Even though I got to enjoy a four day weekend, I only spent three of them in Philadelphia (I had to DJ on Friday, obvs.). Still, it was alot of fun. I had been to Philly a few times but mostly in the Amtrak station area and then off to whatever gig I was going to that night (the Super Furries say hello). This time I stayed at the Courtyard Marriott Downtown, right across from City Hall, an amazing building. I was tired and cranky by the time we got to Philly, so after dinner and a few drinks, it was bed time. I wanted to go walking around but it was hella cold.

Sunday was much more productive. It started out by seeing the Liberty Bell, then moving on to Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed and the adjoining Carpenters Hall where the first Continental Congress was held. After that it was on to the National Constitution Center to see their huge Ben Franklin exhibit. It was time for a break from all things educational after that so we wandered around 2nd street, did some record shopping and grabbed lunch. After my belly was full, it was on to Body Worlds to see that display at the Ben Franklin Institute, which was really incredible. It's basically a bunch of cadavers on display, stripped of their skin, each showing a different part of the body(muscles, circulatory system, nerve endings, etc.) as well as each of your internal organs and things like that. It was alot to take in. All edumacational and very interesting. I highly recommend taking it in if you have the chance.

After that it was time for dinner, but it was the beginning of Restaurant Week so finding a nice to place for a meal was impossible. That led to some wandering around in Center City (unbeknownst to me, the Reading Market was right behind the hotel - but it was closed), so dinner ended up being at the Independence Brew Pub, which turned out great. The beer wasn't so swift but the food made up for it.

Monday was breakfast, a quick tour through the Love Park and some shopping before heading home. All in all a brief but entertaining holiday. It's the first time I've ever spent any real time in Philly and I'd definitely go back.

The Sports Guy on NBA All Star weekend and the Darko trade and J.J. Redick (scroll down). The dance moves the teams did during the pre-game were great! Shaq is the best. Obviously the East outdanced the West, but then again the West had a short Canadian and a very tall Asian.

The Strokes announce a DC date.

I will convert you all!

Don't get our hopes up or anything.

Live Gorillaz MP3's.