August 20, 2003
Norma Jean + Stretch
Went to the "early show" at Emo's last night.
4 bands, including Norma Jean and Stretch Arm Strong played on a tiny postage-stamp of a stage. Great fun.
Saw Lonny, Bonnie, Andrew, Steve, and noticed little Jesse (Norma Jean's 3 year old travelling buddy). Good times.
It was funny seeing Chris McLane work the crowd, trying to get the cool kids with their arms crossed to lighten up. "I know it's not cool to have fun at a hardcore show...but get up here..." They both really performed well. The guys in the band report that the tour's going really great, with most shows between 500 and 800 in attendance.
