Maritime: The Nicest Band Ever
I just wanted to make a quick post before my battery dies, but tonight I went to see Maritime play at the Illini Union Courtyard Cafe. The venue was absolutely horrible, the show was under-publicized, and it started over an hour later than we were told it would, but it was still a great experience.
I showed up at 7:30 and caught Davey Von Bohlen hanging out before sound checks. He was a terribly nice guy. He told me a couple stories about the times he had been in Champaign and Collinsville, and even signed my business card for me (it was all I had on me at the time). The show finally started at 8:45, and after three ok bands, Maritime headed up. My friends Ashley, Kevin and Joel and I grabbed a spot right in front of the stage and enjoyed the rest of the show. Afterwards, I bought a t-shirt and a copy of their newest album. Even though they were busy tearing down their equipment, each member of the band happily took a little bit of time to sign my CD and thank me for coming out. Incredibly nice guys.