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Gourds

(Yes, this is in the “Poker” category because a couple poker players turned me onto the Gourds and if you don’t listen to them you’re missing out big time.)

Yesterday Scott kindly informed me that my favorite group, The Gourds, was going to be in Minneapolis on Thursday night.

Effing.

A.

Last summer I went to a Gourds concert for the first time after hearing, oh, about 3 songs. Scott and Hank said that I had to go because they are awesome. I must admit, it was an incredible experience and I ended up checking their web site periodically to see if I could catch them coming to town again.

A few months ago I missed one of my other favorite bands, the Old 97’s (who Scott also introduced me to), by one day. This time, it was the same day, but I really couldn’t make it on such short notice. The Gourds kind of sneak into town, blow people away, and leave. I checked the site about a month ago and this date wasn’t on the list, so it must have been a recent addition.

I’m fairly pissed that I missed them, it would have rocked.

*sigh*

Poker

I finished off the Party reload hands last night and was up for the run of 700 hands. I know, it’s results oriented, but it’s always interesting to see how you do when playing the bonus. Last night I 3 tabled 100NL and finished the night -$1. Woo hoo! Anyway, it was a profitable run of 700 hands, which is a terrible sample size, but it was still a good time had by all.

Tonight (Friday), I go to the Minneapolis Club for another tournament. $100 buyin, NLHE, 120 or so people. Scotch, cigars, cards, and investment bankers at private club can make for an interesting night. Last time I finsihed the night -$20 or so after splitting a side game SNG. Tonight I plan on doubling up early (and then tripling it, see Tilt for specifics), or busting out and getting in the lucrative side games. I’m not going to be reckless, but I’m going to be more aggressive than I was last time where I limped along until the break with a shortish stack and couldn’t do anything with it.

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