Calexico - 11/14/08 - Philadelphia, PA

There's a strange light that shines down on South Street Philly.

Could it be residual World Series Baseball fireworks from recent celebrations? Or ghosts from Pennants past who have been released after years and years of close calls? I wonder where I've seen a similar sepia tone sky and rugged street scene as the one on South Street. Could it be Deadwood? Maybe a modern version? It makes me wanna keep walking and see what I can find.



I love the historical area of this town. Cemeteries juxtaposed next to apartments and businesses. The land of the red brick. These graveyards carry a lot of gravity, they pull the eye into the leaning headstones. I love venturing into old churches and grave sites on tour. They give an interesting read on local history. Some of the gravestones are so old that they are barely readable.

The show tonight has a good feel, the kind of live resonance that I have been missing in most venues. I love hearing the front of house mix from the stage and tonight I can hear it.



Afterward we visit a friend's apartment nearby for dinner and drinks before bus call at 5 a.m. Walking back to the bus in the rain I take one last look at the city up close hoping to catch a glimpse of some sign or omen.