June 19, 2009: Tinted Windows at the Highline Ballroom

I hope to post a real review at some point, because this show deserved one, but for now I just wanted to post a few seconds of video from the Tinted Windows show at the Highline Ballroom in New York City, which was as wonderful and overwhelming as the show at The Bamboozle was soggy and low-key.

If you get a chance to see them at some point, go. They are a hoot, and, suddenly, a really amazing band.

Also, an aside: I've heard this a few times now, but someone commented on my Bamboozle photos that they were surprised to see Taylor looking so thin. Recent fan chatter, apparently, has focused on Taylor putting on weight or getting a belly, which is hilarious on about four levels. (1. Taylor is 6'1" and by most standards, a rail. 2. I love that the fans are so quick to point out the flaws in someone so attractive. A belly would make him... what? More like you? 3. Where are people even talking about these things, and who has time to do so? 4. I love that we're still talking about this. Taylor Hanson has four die-hard fans left, and they're all talking about his weight. Poor guy.)

Anyway, my point here is to say that Taylor is looking amazing right now, which is just as shallow and stupid as talking about his imaginary belly, I recognize. But even the dudes in the audience seemed a little taken aback by him. (To quote one: "Yeah, he is like. He is very. He is very good looking.")

But yeah. That's my update for today. The music is still good. Taylor is still dreamy. Carry on with your day.

Labels: concerts, fanhood, taylor, tinted windows, video, weight

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