Jonathan Coulton St. Paul

February 28, 2009 | In Music, Travel | No Comments

After a major snow storm on Thursday I wasn’t sure if heading to St. Paul for the Jonathan Coulton show Friday was really going to happen. Of course the weather held out so Derek and I decided to brave the drive (with the aid of a nice new GPS unit).

I have been listening to Coulton for a few years through various sources (starting out with podcasts, youtube and random Mp3s). His shows are pretty unique simply in the volume of fan knowledge of his catalog. Zombies anyone?

Paul and Storm opened the show and nearly gave me a head ache – from laughing so much. Amazing job from them. Bill Corbett and Kevin Murphy, the robots from Mystery Science Theater 3000 showed up to add a little “ARRRRRR” to the show.

Coulton wouldn’t be outdone with special guests with author, artist and all around awesome dude Neil Gaiman showing up on stage to help out with “Creepy Doll.”

Most of the favorites were played and everyone geeked out. Great time had by all.

P.S. If you don’t know who Jonathan Coulton is, educate yourself, you’ll be a fan soon enough.