10.30.2004
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So today, er Friday that is, the wife and I drove down to madison to see Laurie Anderson. She came out in an all black outfit with stars (sparkles) at her neck and buttons and cuffs with a simple black stage setup. And she did the Laurie Anderson thing. Pieces about time and space and perceptions of both, and NASA (she was the 1st, and only, artist-in-residence for NASA), and bits of personal history as well as music on her wonderful modified violin. She even referenced Tom Waits, which was very cool. Madison itself was a splitting headache, Friday night before Halloween is a bad time to drive in this city of confusing roadways and drunks literally jumping in front of your car, but it was worth it to see Laurie. Back at the hotel we walked across to a restaurant and found $23 on the ground, which neatly paid for supper and a nice tip for the waiter. I have waited a long time to see Laurie, and now I can safely check that off the "great list to see", only have 3 or 4 more on that list...They where very strict about the no camera policy so you'll have to do with a stock photo...