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If you’ve ever wanted to get into Steve Albini’s pants, now’s your chance.
Now that it’s put the wraps on its fiscal year, 
WLUW is auctioning off one last round of rock star items. Though not exactly the cuddliest member of Chicago’s rock cognoscenti, Albini happily (we’re assuming) donated various items from his personal stash, including a pair of Levi’s 501 jeans that he had tailored to fit his Big Black ass. Sadly, you probably won't have them for this weekend's Touch and Go party, but that's for the best. You shouldn't go to a show wearing the T-shirt of the band you're watching, and you definitely shouldn't be wearing pants once owned by a member of the band (but do make sure you are wearing pants of some kind).
We must admit to a fair amount of jealousy here. If the auction description is to be believed, Albini was able to wear these jeans from 1981 to 1994. Apparently, a rock and roll lifestyle keeps one in much better shape than spending your days making smart-assed comments on a website.
For those of you not wishing to get that close to Albini’s bits, you can also bid on a personalized voice mail recording from him. Also in the auction are some original drawings from Jay Ryan that were used to create posters for the Decemberists and Wolf Parade.
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You shouldn't go to a show wearing the T-shirt of the band you're watching....I totally agree! Why do people do this? When they wear a shirt that they got at a show 10 years ago, am I supposed to think they are some sort of super-fan? Dude, we know you like the band, that's why you are here, isn't it? Or they buy a shirt that day and wear it over the shirt they wore to the show. WTF?
went to an nin concert 10+ years ago. one of my sister's buddies bought three nin shirts. wore them all, soaked them all through with sweat, and got blood on at least one of them.
Exceptions can and should be made if you are wearing a t-shirt you bought at the venue. Especially if you are boldly dorky enough to wear it over the shirt you arrived in.
I didn't know WLUW was The Salvation Army of Indie Rock. Wait to Nash Cato hears about this, I'm sure a n 18 wheeler will be pulling up to 'LUW's studios in the next hour.
while i fastidiously adhere to punk rock etiquette, that rule makes me sad. not because i would EVER do anything of the sort, but i wonder why on earth we would want to squelch someone's obvious, albeit dorky, excitement for a band we both supposedly love? it's kind of anti-community.
someone actually liking music in the hipster scene? inconceivable.