Monday, March 10th, 9:54am: 
Received text message from esteemed colleague and roommate Chris reading, "Whoa dude.  Asgeir - Torrent.  Check it out."
9:55am:
Opened Spotify and listened to "Torrent" by Asgeir.
9:57am:
Auditory arousal achieved.  Listened to rest of album.  More arousal.
Tuesday, March 11th, around 7:30pm:
Discussed Asgeir album with roommate and concluded that the band is the Icelandic Bon Iver.  Freaking spot on.
7:45pm:
Searched future tour dates on Do512.com and discovered that Asgeir would be performing at a free show on Rainey Street the next night for SXSW.  No freaking way.
Wednesday, March 12th, around 9:00pm:
Showed up by myself to Blackheart on Rainey Street for the show. 
10:00pm:
Asgeir show began.
10:27pm:
Had slightly embarrassing emotional experience induced by beauteous music.
10:53pm:
Shook lead singer's hand.  Whoa.  Those were soft hands.  Does he moisturize?  Probably.  So cool.
 
 
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