Grinderman 11-29-10 Warfield San Francisco

My obsession started in 1999 when my husband sent me a copy of the "Boatman's Call" album. At the time we were dating long distance. I was in New York City and Ryan was living in Salem Utah. I remember loving Nick Cave's voice and the lyrics.  In February 2000, Ryan and I got married and we played many of Nick Cave's songs at the reception including "into my arms" which is on Boatman's Call.

This is our 6th time Ryan and I have seen Nick Cave in concert. Grinderman is Nick's side project and is more of Nick's version of a rock band.  Most of the band members are required to have facial hair when they perform...I think...I might be wrong. I like Nick without facial hair...I don't like facial hair on Ryan too. 

We have made many friends over the years at Nick Cave shows. We always try to arrive early to get a good view in the front row. It is the only way to see Nick Cave.

Ryan's close friend (and mine too) Matt who lives in the San Francisco area was able to join us again this year. Matt saw the last Grinderman show and he also saw Nick with us at the Warfield two years ago.

This year we were joined by Susan and Jesse. These guys are so talented and fun people to hang out with.  I wish we lived closer to them.

We also reconnected with the lovely Beverly and her wonderful husband Dave. Beverly has seen Nick perform so many times. It makes me wish I could have been into Nick's music earlier in my life.

Anyway here are pics I took from that wonderful night (11-29-10) at the Warfield...enjoy! 

Ryan and I right before we went inside. I was tired already from standing outside for two hours.

Matt finally met us inside.

Still waiting for Nick Cave.

Beverly and Dave excited to see Nick and crew.

Finally Nick came out...so handsome and I love his suits...he is one good looking man!

I know for sure that this is my hand!

Is this my hand or Beverly's? I touch his shoes and leg a few times.

I am a total dork I KNOW. I just had to take this pic. KOOL AID SMILE!

The set list. Susan was the lucky girl who got it.

After the show we went to try to get some food. Starbucks was the only place opened.