Granada Theater

Cystic Fibrosis Concert Series

Rhett Miller at the Granada Theater

A few weeks ago I went with a friend of mine on what I am now calling the worst date of the year, you will have to wait a few days for that story I am trying to figure out how to write it, to a cystic fibrosis benefit at the Granada Theater. I had heard of this old theater that had been converted into a concert hall so of course I was game to go. I didn't get a chance to take many pictures of the venue but it was really nice, I liked the old timey look of the place.

The O's

The first act up was the O's. These two guys were pretty good, I think I enjoyed them more because there was girl in the audience near me that really loved them and it is always fun to enjoy something that someone else does too. I would not be opposed to hearing them play again, in many ways there isn't too much to say about this. I will admit that it may have been because I was consumed with the reality that I was drinking a PBR tallboy in public. I mean really, PBR!?!?!? Anyway, that is a story for another time and another post.

Rhett Miller

The second act: Rhett Miller was something to see. My friend had seen this guy before and that is why we went to the concert. At this point in the night the date was starting to go badly and I was trying to keep my game face on. I will admit that I was more focused on this performer than any of the other ones that I have seen in a while. I really enjoyed this guy, he reminded me of a certain band member in Blimey a band from my high school days. If we went to high school together this may mean more to you than other people. If you were not lucky enough to go to high school with me then think of the super cute musician from high school and remember how your little heart swooned when he walked down the hall.

Rhett Miller and friends

I will admit that during his set I was taken back to my 16 year old self and reminded that musicians are super cute. I think Rhett Miller is part of another band but I don't really know or care but for those 60 minutes I wanted to be a groupie. I wish I had taken a video, not that I know how to upload them but still. His shaggie hair and cute little face... made my heart go pitter patter... sigh.

The Gourds... AKA old guys making music

The last act of the night was the Gourds. I will be honest and say I think they were terrible. I did not like them at all, their musical stylings were not to my liking. I think they may have been good but my evening was swiftly going to the crapper so I may or may not have spent much of the set in the bathroom before demanding that we leave. This band was comprised of several older gentleman and I can best describe their music as Zydeco with out the essential components. I am not sure what I disliked so much about them but in the end it doesn't really matter now does it.

I would definitely go to the Granada Theater should another concert that I was interested in attending be there. It had a fabulous atmosphere. The drinks were a little on the different side, I had two PRB tall boys. The majority of the drinks offered were in cans which I am fine with, I just think PBR tastes like skunked good beer. But as for much of what happens in Dallas I am just trying to go with the flow... so trying PBR at the Granada, why not.