Eux Autres + Stella Artois = Awesome

Despite the fact that I was still recovering from my week long journey to, through, and from the South, I went and checked out Eux Autres with Megan at the Goofy Foot on Monday night. I was fine getting there, but by the time the opening bands started playing, I could barely keep my eyes open. I'm sure it was a combination of still being tired from my trip, having gone to work and stared at a screen all day, and drinking beer, glorious beer. I wasn't really planning on drinking at all that night, due to my extreme tiredness, but the Goofy Foot now has Stella. On tap. I have yet to find this beer for sale anywhere in Omaha, let alone on tap. I was so excited, that when Josh went to the bar to get drinks for our table, I had him bring back 2. They were delicious indeed, and served in true pint glasses, not the slightly smaller size you commonly find in U.S. drinking establishments. These were true 20 oz pints and I drank 'em down like someone might steal them from me.

I was still feeling fine, and was enjoying the company. We chatted with good friend and 1/2 of Eux Autres Nick Larimer for a bit, caught up with Mike Arnold, chatted with Katie and Josh, and were regaled with a hilarious story of a recently returned Max's first massage in Jamaica. Right as the first band was taking the stage, I made a mistake in ordering another beer. Needless to say, soon after I was feeling, shall we say, relaxed. Too relaxed. So even though both opening bands, the Third Men and The Family Radio, played great sets, I was forced to basically sit back and listen rather than watch.

Luckily, my half asleep strategy worked, and by the time Eux Autres took the stage, I was able sit up, watch, and sing along. They really put on a great show and I had a lot of fun. In fact, I think that everyone there had a lot of fun, especially the band. They even covered "Summer of 69" which was an absolute hoot. I'm really looking forward to their next album and hopefully another show back in Omaha. Any excuse to down more Stellas and I'm there.

Anyhow, Eux Autres is still on tour, so if you get a chance, check 'em out. You won't be disappointed. Here's the rest of their tour dates:

Fri 16 : Toronto, ON - Rancho Relaxo
w/Ratiscule, Bad Flirt, Terror Lake

Sat 17 : Montreal, QC - L'Escogriffe

Mon 19 : Buffalo, NY - Soundlab
w/Marianne Dissard, Naim Amor

Wed 21 : Philadelphia - The Standard Tap
w/Kurt Vile

Thurs 22 : New York, NY - Pianos