And this, my friends, is why we have MySpace

Yes, MySpace is great for keeping in touch with current friends and finding old friends and making new friends. But if you couldn't tell from my friends list, I also really like to utilize MySpace as a way to keep up with some of my favorite bands.

Tonight, I was really happy that I do that.

Tonight, I received a bulletin from the supremely lovely and talented Juliana Hatfield (or her duly designated MySpace representative / publicist) saying that she would be playing a show in San Francisco on July 25.

Tonight (or any other night, for that matter), that would have been enough to get me to buy a ticket. But she's also opening for Buffalo Tom.

Yay!

Two of my favorite musical acts, playing together at the Great American Music Hall. Ah, musical nirvana... or damn close to it.

If you're wondering why I seem to be creaming my pants, metaphorically speaking, you can take a listen to these two fabulous artists here or here (MySpace sites). Or here or here (official sites).

Perhaps you'll even feel compelled to buy tickets yourselves. See you there...