Being my birthday and all, I took some days off of work and school, so I decided to visit my DC friends and see St. Et I arrived in Rockville around 2 and I met up with my friends at Border's. Itai got off of work at 4 and he, Noelle, and I hit McDonald's for some food and then headed downtown to DCCD for the St. Et signing. They were supposed to be there at 6.30, but arrived a little late. Fortunately, I had my copy of "So Tough" with for them to sign. I went up and said hi to Sarah and Pete and they wrote a little note to me. It was ver, very cool meeting one of my favoriet bands. Now all I need to do is meet Sonic Youth, Stereolab, and Bjork, and then I am complete. Anyway, I took Itai and Noelle back to Rockville (they dont like Saint Etienne), and then I was headed downtown again, this time to the 9.30 Club.

I got there at 9.15 or so and there were already alot of people there. DJ Kid Loco was already spinning, but it wasn't a very dancey atmosphere--everyone was waiting for St. Et, including me. I forgot what time they got up on stage, but it was earlier than I expected. All in all it was a great show. They played a healthy portion of old tunes, as well as most of "Good Humor". At the signing, I told Sarah that I was hoping they would play "Clark County Record Fair", but they didn't. They did do "Spring", my other favorite though. The night ended after two encores and I almost fell asleep driving back to my friend's house, but it was an absolutely wonderful night.

Here is the setlist, coutesy of jsayers@erols.com.

Nothing Can Stop Us Now
Lose That Girl
Goodnight Jack
We're In The City
Postman
Erica America
Been So Long
Split Screen
Bad Photographer
Sushi Rider
Sylvie
Like A Motorway
He's On The Phone

Encore:
Hobart Paving
Spring

2nd Encore:
Avenue