On Friday, John and David Totten and I went to see Jandek's first performance in Seattle. Here is what I have to say about it:
1. If it dresses like a bluesman, it probably is a bluesman; the stranger concurs.
2. The feeling that all is about to disintegrate and yet remarkably does not lasted the entire set.
3. Jandek's shows are, apparently, always entirely new material. Consequently, the set was a particular work of art in its own right.
4. He didn't say a word other than those which he sung.
5. I do not know why I like this music, but I do.
6. Thus, the entire experience was remarkable.
7. This video from his first show gives you some idea, tho his hat was pulled even lower, and there were two female vocalists at the show on Friday.
Posted by pjaussen at October 30, 2006 05:02 PM | TrackBackPaul, Very good article in the other journal...rather a book review. Well written and insightful. So enjoy your writing. Hope all is well with you guys. Dad
Posted by: Dad at October 31, 2006 06:31 PM