Farts and Festivities

Great News to begin the day! Ive got mail.... THE NEW CD of the PETS in the mail box :):):):):):):):):) Oh yeah, thats probably the only group from which I still buy CDs, but its well worth it. Even if they have pathetic lyrics, and stupid songs I cant stop listening to them. Their name in English literally means " The Farts" so that can already indicate how "great"they are.Who names themselves The Farts?? Anyways, I think i listen to them since im 12, or about. Although they started in 1985 I got my first tape from them(yeah, tape not a cd) in 1997 called Bon Dia (Good Day)... So out of their 11 cds I probably have around 6. They mainly play catalan rock, although lately they have moved into more melancolic songs, and of course they are always a few songs against politics and the goverment.

Last year I went to so many of their Free Concerts around Catalunya, it was great. And the non free ones as well,it was a blast..jumping up and down nonstop with their songs, and with some sangria in my hands. Generally all the concerts were done outside to enjoy the summer catalan fresh air..Wish this year I could make it as well. But it seems that this year I will miss all the Festes Majors (party towns to celebrate the patrons of each town ) from each town/village/city. Each city/town/village, no matter how big or small they are have their own festivities which tend to last up to a week. They got activities almost non stop during the entire week for kids,adults,teens,retired, for literally everything. Oh and yeah they have generally awesome GREAT (free) FOOD! The one from "my town" is starting next week and unfortunately I will miss it :-( This year we were geting a concert from Banda Bassoti among others,which I would have loved to attend. Its always fun to go to those parties, you see people all ages,walking around the town at all times, sitting in the grass and in the parcs having drinks. So if you are ever around Spain in the summer dont forget to ask which Festa Major (Catalan!) or Fiesta Mayor (spanish..) is going on. I highly recommend you go to Festa de Gracia (a neighbourhood in Barcelona) which takes place in August. Each street is fully decorated, and they have a street competition. In addittion each street has concerts of various types, and activities for all ages...its trully awesome :) Dont forget to have a caña (beer) or a glass of sangria as you walk around Gracia.