What I Would Say to Dave Grohl

The next concert that I have tickets to is Them Crooked Vultures at the Aragon. I am beyond excited because it has been a while since I've seen a great rock show, I love Dave Grohl, and the reviews of this tour and band have been awesome. I have to say that the more I listen to their album the more I fall in love with it, both musically and lyrically. Lots of great lines that will probably make it on the blog eventually. Rolling Stone recently called them the a real SUPER supergroup, and pointed out that their Atlanta show went on for hours because they were just so happy playing together. In this spirit, I have thought of many things that I would lik to ask of Dave Grohl, and as usual, this is my space to share them.

First thing I would ask is if he's tried Intelligentsia Coffee while he's been in Chicago. It is by far superior to all else, and it's obvious from FRESH POTS!!! that the man loves his caffeine.

Next I would tell him of my idea to open a coffee bar and bar bar called FRESH POTS! I hope he doesn't have rights to the name.

I would ask him what it was like opening for The Red Hot Chili Peppers when he played for Nirvana, as opposed to what is was like opening for The Red Hot Chili Peppers with the Foo Fighters. To me it seemed like Anthony Kedis had calmed down during that ten year period...

I would also want to know what it was like living with Kurt Cobain, frustrating? inspiring? Was there art all over the place? Could he see the beginnings of a serious drug habit? Were they closer living together or when they were on the road together?

Next I would want to know about his dual personalities. I mean he wrote "The Ballad For The Beaconsfield Miners" and screams like a wild banshee on half his songs. I mean he must have two very different sides to him. Plus, being a drummer and a front man seems like it would take a split in identities.

I know I would have tons of more questions for the man, but my mind is a blank right now. I might ask him if he needs a best friend, cause I think that I could fill that role pretty well.