The man and I saw him live in 2003. Another high point in my life...after the gig we went up to say thanks and shake his hand. He smiled a lovely smile and thanked us. At that time, he was blogging and just starting his Air America radio show, which evolved into television. I was watching that very show when Bush 'won' in 2004, and will never forget how horribly sad Al looked when the outcome was all-too-clear. And now this Comedian/Deadhead/Limbaugh persecutor extraordinaire is almost certainly Senator Al Franken.
With all the evil shit taking place in the world right this very minute, I'm glad there's a teeny bright spot now and then.
I will be writing about the New Year's Eve adventure soon. Spare time is tough to come by lately.
You Can Call Me Al - Paul Simon & David Byrne
