Chicago and Elevators.

The next day we played for KEXP again, on the air this time. The radio station temporarily took over a studio on the third floor of this big brick building and after we were done playing, everyone stood around in a freight elevator.

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Somewhere in Chicago, in a freight elevator

Brian: You think this elevator is safe to sit in?

Employee #1: I think so. Why? Does it look unsafe to you ?

Brian: Maybe. Do people still fall down elevator shafts ?

Employee #2: Actually. A few summers ago there were, like, five people who fell down elevator shafts all within two weeks. Seriously.

Employee #1: I remember that. (impersonating news anchor) “Our top story tonight, another person fell down an elevator shaft this afternoon…”

Brian: What? How is that even possible…

Employee #2:Â You probably have to be really distracted.

Employee #1: “This is the third incident in a series of elevator related injuries…”

Employee #2: So. You guys been playing together long ? Or….

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