So we played our first show with Yo La Tengo last night, in Bielefeld. I thought we went over well! It was great playing on a big stage with proper lights, sound, monitor man, everything. People seemed to like it.
Still sweating, I rushed over to where we'd set up our merchandise next to the bar, hoping to sell some stuff. A guy came up to me right away.
"Zwei rotwein, und ein tasse der tee," he said cheerily.
Wow, a compliment. I wished I could understand. He saw the incomprehension in my eyes and launched in again, speaking louder. "Zwie rotwein, und ein tasse der tee!"
Shaking my head, I smiled. "I'm sorry, I don't speak German?" In other words, please tell me how wonderful you thought we were, so I can understand.
"I'd like two red wines please, and a cup of tea."
7 comments:
Maybe he thought that was the title of your new 45? Makes a change from two pints of (lukewarm) lager and a packet of crisps. And I hope you managed to move some merch after all...
Yes, even the rock clubs are classy like that in Germany. And we did sell a load of stuff after all...
perhaps you should install a tea urn in the ambulance and branch out to supplement the merchandising...
Classic. Thanks for the laugh.
what sort of club serves tea!? thats germany for you...funny all the same!
Yes, Rosie - tea and sandwiches. I think we'll do well.
Carl, after that, it turned out the guy was American...I met him in the dressing room after the show.
Healthy beverage options, Luci - but everyone was still smoking!
He did say please!
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