i went to see raining jane last night at the connecticut yankee in potrero hill... if you haven't heard of this band yet, i'd be willing to bet that you will soon. they opened for guster last monday up in portland, and they were up in portland and seattle last week for a campus associations event. they totally rocked the place, and that night they set up 28 shows with campuses all over the west! fortunately for these ladies, these gigs all include travel, lodging, and backstage needs, as well as a performing fee. yay! i've been following this band since their college days, because i know their drummer from high school. mc moanee moan, aka mona tavakoli, is arguably the most animated person i've ever met in my life. not only is she teeming with personality, she's also a pretty damn good drummer! :) the other ladies in the band are equally as talented. there are two lead singers/guitarists, and one of them was also a volleyball player at UCLA. check out their site and their music, because they're sure to be making the rounds in a big way very soon! they are pretty regular at several venues in los angeles, and it looks like they'll be doing some touring in early 2004. way to go jane! :)

also, congrats to arlene for getting the job at lockheed. yay, gainful employment! :)