I may have a new favorite DJ.

[rikibeth]

Maybe it's just that I'm Officially Old and retro nights are my foolproof home. But I've been to crappy retro nights before.

DJ Chris Ewen, at Heroes, was spinning as if he was reading my mind.

Yes, early in the evening, I handed him a note that said "Visage, Clan of Xymox, OMD, you get the idea. &hearts" And he smiled, and, very shortly after, he played "Enola Gay," which packed the floor pretty well considering how early it was.

But. Later. He played a set that went like this:

Yaz - Situation
Sisters of Mercy - Lucretia My Reflection
Echo & the Bunnymen - Lips Like Sugar
Psychedelic Furs - Pretty In Pink
Chameleons - Swamp Thing
Simple Minds - Don't You Forget About Me
New Order - Faith

This was a happy Rikibeth.

And then there was late-night sushi, and a chance to sleep in with air conditioning. I didn't think I'd be able to stay awake and alert through fireworks time, so I came home.

Happy 4th, everyone! And enjoy your extra day off!