jonasgrumby

King Crimson is my favorite band. Has been since late 1990. Like many bands of the "prog" era (Yes and Jethro Tull, to name two, are often seen as similar bands, but there are far more differences), King Crimson's lineup of musicians has changed drastically several times over the years. Guitarist Robert Fripp is the only original band member still playing in King Crimson today. And today's King Crimson is a drastically different beast than it was in 1969-1974... although it's still a shrieking beast of sonic terror.

A few years ago, some of the band members from the first few years of King Crimson decided to reunite and play classic King Crimson repertoire live. This was a great idea; although there are many fans of the old stuff, today's Crimson only plays newer repertoire (also a good decision). And now the 21st Century Schizoid Band is coming to the United States, performing at the Birchmere on April 24. This also happens to be the same weekend I'll be at the New Orleans Jazz Festival. Curses.

So if you're anywhere in the DC area, head over to the Birchmere on April 24 to see the 21st Century Schizoid Band as a proxy for me. I'm sure I'll have a great time in Louisiana, but this is the most conflicted I've felt in years, wishing I could be two places simultaneously. Oh yeah, I forgot -- I wish I could be in three places at once. I'd really love to be in Florida that weekend, too . . .

UPDATE: It just occurred to me that I shouldn't be so DC-centric. The Schizoid Band is playing in a few other US cities: Atlanta, New York, Cambridge, Hollywood and San Juan Capistrano. Check out their tour dates for more info.