It was 85 degrees at noon yesterday when I rolled up to Homer’s Music and Gifts on O Street in Lincoln, Nebraska.   The unsuspecting clerks working were Michael and Ted.

JO’C:  How long have you guys worked here?

Michael: About 6 or 7 months.

Ted:  6 years.

JO’C: Have you had breakfast/lunch yet?

Michael:  Yes, we had bagels from the bagel place next store.  That’s what we do every Sunday.

JO’C:  You’ve got your own Sunday routine…I like that.  What did you guys do last night?  I’m curious what young music-loving people like yourselves do on a Saturday night in Lincoln….

Ted:  Everclear watermelon.

JO’C:  Wow. Really?

Michael:   I watched Welcome to the Dollhouse and drank a couple of cases of beer with some friends.

JO’C:  That’s a lot of beer.  Ok…down to business…what’s your favorite new release?

Michael – Clinic – Do It!

Ted – Gravenhurst – The Western Lands

JO’C – Ok, cool….what are some of your favorite bands in general? Or your favorite?

Michael – There are too many to name.

Ted: Sonic Youth, The Start, Cocteau Twins

JO’C:  Tell me something about Lincoln and what its like to live here?

Ted: It’s comfortable.

Michael: It’s not so good for bikes though…you get called queer a lot.  But we ride our bikes everywhere anyway.  Other than that the people are cool.

JO’C : Anything else you’d like to add for the Matablog readers?

Michael:  Join the Space Station!

Ted:  Matador is a sweet label.

So, there you have it – Lincoln, Nebraska.

I’m gonna try to hit up Milwaukee and Des Moines later this week.  If anyone has recommendations…let me know!

xox

JO’C

 

 

 

 

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