Flogging Molly and transitions

A couple orders of business tonight: First, here's my review of Flogging Molly at the New Oasis. The band is always good, but there are some basic organizational things the Oasis has been doing wrong since about 2001 that you'd think they would have dealt with during their recent yearlong hiatus. They didn't, and unfortunately for them, this time around I was was in a position to call them on it. I remember what a big deal it was when I was in high school and my sister was in junior high for us to go see bands we liked, and almost nothing makes me madder than these venues taking advantage of that enthusiasm. "What are they gonna do? Drive themselves home? They're 14. Let 'em wait in the snow."
In other news, while he plots his next move, my dad is running a blog. It's actually a little disheartening to see him get 30 comments on his first day when I do about one a week, but then he has had a 27-year head start in building his fanbase. Do yourself a favor and check it out. Then do me a favor and remind him to link to me so I can get some of that sweet, sweet traffic.
Finally, I've had two of my good friends move across the country within the past month, and at least one more thinking seriously about it. You bastards better knock it off. But seriously, good luck, everybody. Hope it's cold enough for you.