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Sam Coomes and Janet Weiss killed it at Johnny Brenda's this past Friday. I first heard of Quasi back in my college days as a friend put "Our Happiness is Guaranteed" on a mix tape. Ironically that was the second song they kicked into. Sam is masterful on the keyboards and let's face it, Janet is the best drummer ever. I shot a few videos of her working her magic and of Sam too. Towards the end of their setlist Sam used his legs, head, all body parts that he was willing to slam against the keys. Everyone had a great time. In between songs the two discussed NBA picks (foreign language for me) and how cute we were as an audience, like little puppies. Janet didn't know any dog jokes but any time Sam was about to crack a joke she was quick to do a "bah-dum-bum" on the drums. It was sweet.

Before the show P was at the bar solo and said she was the only person in the same room as Janet and to hurry over. When I arrived there were a small handful of people. P started conversation because I was really nervous. She talked about how she saw Wild Flag at Johnny Brenda's and how she saw two of the five S-K shows in New York. I talked to Janet about PJ Harvey's new album and asked if Corin was a fan since I knew Carrie and here were. I asked Janet if she was going to her LA show and Janet was like "Well I don't live there" and I was like "Yeah I know. Sadly she only is playing two shows in the US" and Janet's face was like "Oh really?!" Then this girl was near us and I cut off our conversation because more people arrived and asked for pictures or wanted to chat. So, Janet was nice enough to get in a picture with both of us and other fans. My S-K friend wore her "Janet Fucking Weiss" shirt and Janet recognized her and chatted with her for a bit. I would've loved to attend the Rough Trade show but I had a wedding. Still, the vibe was great and I'm happy I got to witness the most awesome drummer less than 3 feet in front of me on stage. High fives all around.