Went to go see Bob Mould with Sean a few days ago, and we were musing on the way back to the car that we’d gone something like 48 years in the area, and had been to the Fillmore once, maybe twice, but then this year, have gone a lot. For me, we saw Social Distortion (J’s 1st concert) a few months ago, then the Linda Lindas (K’s first rock concert), then Bob Mould, and Sean & I will be going back for Camper van Beethoven in a month.

One thing I really love about the Fillmore is that they give you a poster at the end. I went to so many concerts when I was younger, and I can’t remember most of them at this point, so it’s really nice to have a physical artifact to pin the memories to.

I don’t think the sound quality there is particularly good, but it’s a small enough space that shows feel intimate, and a big enough crowd that when things get energetic, you feel it. I do remain surprised that getting in and out is limited by one steep staircase – I know they have a freight entrance for gear – but I do think in the case of a fire… hoo boy, that place is trouble.

Still! Making good memories with the family and friends.