Spiders (Kidsmoke)

On May 11, 2000, Glenallen Hill hit a homer that landed on top of one of the buildings outside of Wrigley Field. Still one of my all-time favorite bombs. Enjoy this clip of it (the quality's not great), followed by an at-bat where Hill spends too much time out of the batter's box; the umpire tells the pitcher to go ahead and throw while Hill's not ready, but Hill calmly steps in and doubles to right.

Bonus points to anyone who remembers how the title of this post ties into Hill's career.

Nada Surf on Sunday night. Can't wait. The show kicks off a March that will be pretty active, show-wise, for this old-timer:

• Nada Surf, Metro, March 5
• Ted Leo, Abbey Pub, March 10 (not definite anymore, plus it's sold out)
• Wedding Present, Double Door, March 12 (also not definite because it's a Sunday and there are three bands before the Weddoes)
• Minus 5, Abbey Pub, March 22
• John Davis, Beat Kitchen, March 26
• Robert Pollard, Metro, March 31