LETTER PERFECT

We just had to share the following e-mail that arrived unbidden at our office:
“I saw your show at the Living Room in October and I enjoyed it immensely. I guess in order for people to describe what it is they enjoyed about a musical performance they must run the risk of being insulting and compare what they saw to music they know. So to the best of my knowledge what I saw was what would happen if Elvis Costello got together with Low (after some antidepressants) and had a jam session with the Muppet Band. It was wonderful. I haven’t enjoyed a show that much in a very long time.
“There were also added bonuses as well. For one I saw the birth of what I believe to be a future avant guarde photographer in who I think was your (perry?) daughter. (That would be Miss Julia Cumming, daughrer of TST bass player Alec—TST) She provided enough energy to light the room up more than the Christmas lights adorning the venue. I would love to see what those super blurry, acid trip, photos turned out like. (We’ll post them soon!—TST)
“Secondly I must confess I have a thing for cello players and you just happen to have one of the most radiant (and talented I might add) cellists I have ever managed to have a deep seated, flustered, deer-in-the-headlights crush on in my life. If I had a shrink I am sure he/she would have a field day with this.
“I am moving to New York soon and hope to see you all again, and I will be sure to bring a bear for the photographer, a rose for your cellist, and a slew of friends for the crowd. Well done, you got my attention and I am a jaded critic.
“Your Fan From Kalamazoo, MI Curt”
Thanks Curt! We all look forward to meeting you—especially Claire’s boyfriend!—TST

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