Rock the house

Time once again for a just-for-the-fun-of-it post? I think so! 

So … my little brother, Alex Leffelman, might very well be famous one day, and you can say you heard of him here first.

On Sunday afternoon, Dave and I drove to Madison where Al goes to school to hear him sing and play his guitar at Potbelly's sandwich shop on State Street. Potbelly's restaurants all over the country feature local amateur musicians and Alex recently became one of them, playing every Sunday afternoon from 5 til 7 p.m. He gets paid $30 plus a free sandwich for his two hours, plus people give him tips. It's a pretty sweet deal!



Dave's sister met us down there and the three of us watched as Al rocked the house. He played The Beatles, Death Cab for Cutie, Jack Johnson, Elton John, The Killers, Coldplay … and he was freakin good! I couldn't believe that this was the baby brother that I'd made fun of all those years. I was so proud!

I'd only ever been to a Potbelly's in Minnesota and now in Madison, but it turns out Milwaukee has two locations, too: one downtown and one in Brookfield. I'm a big sub fan, and I'd put Potbelly's delicious, warm sandwiches right at the top of my list. I'll definitely be returning – and who knows what other great local music I'll get to hear when I'm there!

And speaking of music … Dave and I bought Guitar Hero II on Saturday with a gift card we got for the wedding. It's pretty hard but REALLY fun, and from what I hear, it's currently all the rage in the game world. While I’m not the video game aficionado that my husband is, I can see this becoming a temporary addiction ...

Comments

[kelly]

A)That's awesome about your brother.
B)I love Potbelly's
C)I live in Madison
D)I am totally going to go see him sometime

[Andre]

I've been fighting pretty hard not to buy that game. I really want to play Free Bird.

[Farrah]

There's also a Potbelly's at the new Bayshore Town Center.

[Krista]

Mmmm. Potbelly's peanut butter and jelly sandwiches... delicious.

Also, way to go Little Leffelman!

[Christi]

Um...There are PotBellys all over Wisconsin girl where have YOU been =) Lake Geneva just opened one up too.

And Guitar Hero rocks! I have been addicted to GH1 for a few months now and I'm excited for the when the baby bro. throws down the cash for GH2. Freebird here I come!!! =) Watch out.

[heidi]

awesome for your bro. my younger bro, mike, is in 2 bands that also get to play around town, but here - in milw...so very cool for him!!

and potbelly's at bayshore is very cool - the first day it was open i couldn't get in (w/ my big stroller and all) and the mgr. came out and gave me free sandwich coupons so i would come back on a less crowded day, which i did, and totally enjoyed myself.

and that game, looks awesome. depending on how much it is, i may want to get one for my son. hmmm.

[Andre]

It's $80, Heidi.

[Andre]

I finallly bought Guitar Hero II a couple weeks ago. You guys better hope that the next time we cross paths, I don't have my wireless, plastic, toy axe.