This and That

A few observations and things I've been up to:

• I should have been in Prague right now. The plan was to join Mike for a few days on his travels, but I'm still waiting for my paperwork (and my passport) from my friends at the Home Office. I'm saving that rant for another day though...
• Another fun concert from Athlete, which always turns into a crowd singalong. The boys are the master of the hook, and their album Tourist is a gem.
• Caught a production of two Samuel Beckett plays at the Arches. Can't say I cared much for the first one (a bit too artsy for me) but Krapp's Last Tape won me over. It was the first time the Arches have staged a production in the basement, which is directly below the underground train lines. Very atmospheric.
• Razorlight at the Academy - very much a "rock" concert complete with flying beer (a Scottish speciality), sweat, and smashed stage equipment. The band may be cocky, but they put on a good show. And by the way - the kids don't hold lighters aloft for slow songs these days. Now it's all about picture-taking mobiles.
  
• A comedy showcase at the Tron called Canada Dry featuring two Canadian comedians. Avoided answering the question "So who here is from Canada?" to avoid being picked on allowing them the opportunity to take the piss out of the Scottish accent. Craig Campbell in particular was funny, doing the "Canadian in Scotland" observational thing. Sounded like me after a few pints at the pub. But with better delivery.
• This Right Here is Buck 65 - an excellent intro to the man and his music.
  
• The Twilight Samurai. I haven't been caring much about film lately (Broadband and iPod will do that to a guy) but this particular film has me looking at the cinema listings again. Wonderful stuff.
• And more to look forward to - the Easter long weekend is here and the days are getting longer and warmer. Plus I've booked my first proper trip - the Great Glen Way - where I'll be joined by my Dad and brother Cam. Shall be brilliant.