E308 - 6th Annual O3L Holiday Party! "Snowed in at the O3L Cabin"

’Twas the night of the O3L Holiday Party, and all through the cabin

The drinks were a-flowin, and the friends were a-blabbin’

Meanwhile, the snow piled up, it was treacherous out there,

And Bob Dylan’s words rang true, you ain’t going nowhere.

The turntable hummed with a familiar warm crackle,

As laughter rang out with a loud joyful cackle.

Mixtapes were stacked by the glow of the fire,

Each one tells a story, a hope, a desire.

(Oh, and incidentally, cassettes melt, so that’s a really bad idea.)

From post-punk to new wave, these songs tell our truth,

We argued what really defined the music of our youth.

There were games full of nonsense, of trivia and cheer,

“Did this actually happen?”—the answer unclear.

But what clatter arose, and echoed all through the city

It was flippin’ “Word Girl” by Scritti Politti,

But oh how they danced, some arguably twerked

Brett was seething in the corner, like a judgmental jerk

And just when they thought it couldn’t get any funner,

“Come on Eileen” came on, by Dexy’s Midnight Runners.

We all joined in on the chorus, what a jubilant sound,

That is, except Uncle Gregg, but perhaps he’ll come around.

So settle in close as for the 6th year,

Our holiday tradition is finally here.

Tonight, we’re all snowed in at O3L cabin

So let the memories start, Let the party begin!

Join Uncle Gregg and Brett for a holiday party filled with laughter, (mostly) good cheer, and plenty of holiday spirit(s) - including our friends Joshua, Kimberly (who brought along Timmy the Taxi with her!), Lance, Paul, and Matt & Stefan from Paisley Underground legends The Rain Parade.

We make the most of the blizzard-like conditions, making themed mixtapes, playing brand new O3L games ("That's Soooo 2025!") and Alternativity") and spinning future holiday classics by Swansea Sound ("Not My Order"), Mossy Ledge ("Christmas Lights"), Autos ("X-Mas Eve At The Metro"), and Slow Owls ("Counting Down To Christmas").

It may be freezing outside the cabin, but inside we're gettin' LIT!

Happy Holidays to you and yours from O3L!

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