We took a break this week from our strenuous work schedules to attend the first-ever Darker Waves festival in Huntington Beach.
The vibe was “high school reunion without the emotional baggage.” Our bags were only barely searched because it was evident no one was going to cause a ruckus.
Keith, of course, has been there, done that.
Highlights of the Day
For Keith: Devo, no question. Not even a question.
Edit: Keith would also like you to know that the Violent Femmes deserve an honorable mention.
For Me: Honestly, the people watching. I wasn’t clever enough to paparazzi people while I was taking in the scene.
In keeping with the theme of being old, we left before the headliners to beat the crowd in line for Orange County’s scant Uber offerings. We were asleep before New Order hit the stage.
I feel no shame.