Band on the Diaper Run

We're playing tonight!

Quick warm-up type show tonight!  If you live in CT, come see us and Asobi Seksu from Brookyn at Daniel Street Cafe in Milford.

We'll pllay 40 minutes at around 10pm

 

Oh, and we signed up for the Montessori school.  And, I think I got a job teaching music there.  They said they's be flexible with our tour schedule, etc.  What do you know, we both are going to be at the school.  I'm totally psyched. 


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Comments

 

Katie said:

I am so happy to know that you and Magnolia will be in school together. I used to work at a Montessori school and every time the music teacher came the students were very happy. Also, I hope the tour goes well for you and your family!

March 31, 2009 6:15 PM
 

Alonzo said:

glad to hear everything worked out kori!! :] mags is gonna have a hell of a time at montessori.

March 31, 2009 8:58 PM
 

Alonzo said:

glad to hear everything worked out kori!! :] mags is gonna have a hell of a time at montessori.

March 31, 2009 8:58 PM
 

karl said:

I am so excited for you to have this decision behind you and being able to move forward knowing that you can help infuse MUSIC into the environment. At my daughters school, which is based in Montessori principles, the music classes are mostly cute little songs with simple hand motions and such. One of my favorites from last year helped the kids learn the names of the seven continents.  Music is so powerful and so important.  I truly love that you guys are so passionate about continuing to find a way to make it work so that we all can benefit from the love you feel. Peace.

April 1, 2009 10:32 AM
 

ebeth said:

That is such AWESOME news- truly the best of like THREE worlds.

April 1, 2009 6:32 PM
 

Jeff said:

Montessori is so great, good choice.

Congratulations on the job! What lucky children, to have you as their music teacher.

Can't wait to see you guys play in Denver.

April 1, 2009 7:57 PM
 

KCoble said:

Why did I see this a day late???  How'd the show go?

April 1, 2009 8:45 PM
 

Abe said:

Hey! Congratulations on your teaching offer. My girlfriend teaches forth grade language arts and she loves it. The music teacher is one of her close friends.

We're both coming to see you guys play tomorrow night at The National in Richmond. I had a silly idea a few months ago when you announced the tour, to propose to her during "For The Actor."

If you read this in time, and feel kind enough to do this, it would make her year if you could somehow do a "shout-out" to her before one of your songs. Her name is Jenn Baines. She has been having a rough time this past year adjusting to life as a teacher and her sister's wedding coming soon, so it would just really bring a smile to her face that will never ever leave.

If not, I can at least say that I asked you. I can't wait for your wonderful music.

- Abe

April 1, 2009 10:58 PM
 

Jeff B said:

Yay! Thats amazing! I'm so happy it worked out for you guys! =)

April 2, 2009 12:47 AM
 

Courtney Hutson said:

How awesome is that!  I'm so sad I didn't see this until just now or I might have been able to sneak out and see you guys play.  Oh well...don't forget...Smart Mom Jewelry wants a photo of you and June.  Will we see you guys on Monday at dance?

April 2, 2009 7:38 AM
 

Joannah said:

I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.

Joannah

http://myscones.com

April 2, 2009 8:10 AM
 

Joannah said:

I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.

Joannah

http://myscones.com

April 2, 2009 8:13 AM
 

Jason said:

Great show on Tuesday. My wife and I only found out about it a couple hours before so it was a really nice surprise. Thank goodness Grandma was around to baby sit the little one (she's a big fan BTW). Does anybody know what Glen Hansard was doing in downtown Milford? It was so weird to see him just hanging out in a bar in my hometown.

April 2, 2009 4:09 PM
 

Sarah said:

Congratulations on the job!  Those kids will be the luckiest kids ever to learn music from you!

April 7, 2009 7:11 PM
 

mike said:

I'm really happy that you both made a decision about school for mags. I'm sure that it relieves a lot of stress in your life. It should be great with both of you at the school together and I'm sure that it will be fun for you to get back to teaching, especially since you'll be teaching about your passion in life. My wife and I visit your blog all the time and it brings a lot of joy to our life reading about what is going on in your life and how much love you have for your children.

I would also like to express my gratitude for such great shows on your tour. My wife and I took vacation and followed you for four of your tour dates. We saw you in Philadelphia, DC, and the two NYC shows. We both always have such a great time at your shows. I believe that you're the only band that I could see four nights in a row and be just as excited the fourth night as the first. We're from Jacksonville Florida and it was great to see two bands from our home town playing with you. We were already fans of Black Kids, but the Sunbears were new to us and they blew us away.

Were looking forward to the remix albums and can't wait to see what you all have planned for the future. Thanks again for providing us with such an escape from our regular life. See you your next tour. I'll be in the front row as usual.

April 11, 2009 11:24 AM
 

Yvette said:

Looking forward to the show in Chicago tonight!  

April 11, 2009 11:48 AM
 

Manda said:

how wonderful!!! :) congratulations on the new teaching gig! And how perfect it's teaching kids music in the same school your daughter is in! that is one lucky school! :) :)

April 12, 2009 9:09 PM

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