If I were a Richman, I suppose I would be able to take the night off and go see perhaps one of the greatest singer-songwriters in the last 30 years take the stage....but, alas I am a poor man, and probably will have to spend my evening playing Jonathan's library on shuffle on my trusty mp3 player at work. What better way to spend Valentine's Day eve?
Jonathan Richman is one of those artists that has undeniably influenced a great many musicians and song writers over the years, but does seem to just miss the recognition he deserves. He was the founding member of The Modern Lovers, whose "Roadrunner" has been covered countless times, but still manages to retain it's fresh Velvet Underground-esque rock appeal after all these years. He sadly, may be best known as the chorus man in the film There's Something About Mary, a side note that has probably been attached to almost every little bio written about him. The Dallas Observer sighted that an artist such as Richman should be playing larger venues, and that such recognition of Richman would be a reflection as such. The venue that will be housing the show tonight is rather small and out of the way, but it's not without it's charm. And a larger venue would probably subtract from the intimacy that is part of Jonathan's appeal. Anyhow, it doesn't matter, a crowded ballroom, or a dim street corner, Jonathan's performance is definitely worth seeing, and perhaps worth skipping out of work for. I can feel a cough developing, ahem.
I'm missing the show okay? Sheesh, one more video won't kill you.
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