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Checked out the Flops at the Minnesota Zoo last Saturday night. Attendance was lightish, but the music was just great. Jake, the drummer from Semisonic, joined them for a bunch of songs, and some other dude came out and played a vibraphone on a few, too. It was a perfectly clear, starry night outdoors at the zoo with the animals stowed safely away so I didn't have to worry about being eaten during the music. Can't ask for much more than that.

Fortunately, it looks like the Flops might be planning on playing some more gigs, as somebody (Matt?) built a crazy website that included info about a recent Chicago show. Bring it on as far as I'm concerned. Those dudes have some of the best stage chemistry going. Go see them.

It'll be interesting to compare this show, performed in an intimate venue with acoustic instruments and 500 fans, to the Grateful Dead reunion next Saturday. Whoo-boy.