I just arrived home from the Bright Eyes and Death Cab show.
The show started at 7:30pm.
I thought it would be insane for Bright Eyes to take the stage at 7:30pm since they shouldn't even be opening for this horribly boring band to begin with - but much to my surprise, Conor Oberst and friends hit the stage at 7:30pm sharp.
They sounded fantastic and played almost everything I had always wanted to hear them play.
As a devoted fan, at every show I tote along my copy of "lifted" on LP in the hopes of one day getting it signed. I've come so close a couple of times but it was never appropriate to ask him.
So, tonight during Death Cab's excruciating 2+ hour set, Connor came out to watch the show. I'm not sure why since he played with them last night and I'm sure he saw them then. Anyhow, he was standing right by us.
I found myself more interested in watching him than watching Death Cab.
After much contemplation I got up and approached him.
I politely tapped him on the shoulder and told him how happy I was with the show.
I then apologized for interrupting him watching the show and asked if he might be able to sign my LP for me. He smiled and said he would do it after the show no problem.
The show ended.
He disappeared.
I stood broken hearted with my LP in hand and was shafted by him for the 4th time.
I know the he doesn't have to oblige fans, but christ, I have EVERY single thing he's ever released. Even under different band names.
I've always been polite when asking and really, it would have taken him less than 30 seconds to do. I would have really appreciated it.
I can't help but feel a bit disappointed.
Long story short....Bright Eyes was amazing though they only played for an hour.
Death Cab's own fans were falling asleep by the time they were done.
It was painful to watch.
