Okay, so I'm going to go ahead admit it - a dreary, rainy Wednesday night in February isn't exactly an ideal night for going out on the town for a big Brendan Boogie Band show... on the surface. But your thinking is all clouded, my little cumulonimbuses. There are at least 5 good reasons you should head out to Great Scott for the show tonight. Check this bullhonkey out:

Reason #1: You're not going to get over those winter blahs sitting around your house, are you? Who's going to cheer you up? Your passive aggressive cat? Paula Abdul? The guy outside your window who's shoveling his driveway in flip flops and a sarong? Grow up.

Reason #2: This is a rare area appearance for one of the true greats in recent Boston rock: Mr. Joe Welsh of Fooled By April. This is actually going to be a special treat for me, as the first time I ever played an original song in front of an audience, Joe was the man on stage right next to me. It was our sophomore year high school talent show. Let's just say some eggs were thrown and leave it at that.

Since those early days of rock and roll rejection, Joe and I have improved our musical skills at least a little bit, so you're in for some good times tonight. Just in case, I'm going to request that the door man at Great Scott confiscate all produce.

Reason #3: Rumor has it I will be wearing a pink shirt.

Reason #4: This isn't just any boring ol' rock show. This is the two-night Valentine's Day Pop Goes the Cupid! Popfest. So choke on that, winners!

I am aware that different people have different feelings toward this non-holiday and "love" as a general concept. But no matter what your feelings on the subject of love, this particular line-up of the BBB has you covered. Joe believes in love so much that he actually got married AND put a baby inside his wife! And then the baby came out! Now THAT'S love.

But are you one of those people who is disgusted by this Valentine's Day nonsense? Don't believe in outdated concepts such as "love" and "marriage" and "calling the next day after you do it?"

Don't worry - Mike's your boy.

Reason #5: Let's just face facts here - I know what's best for you.

We'll see you tonight.

UPDATE: The Boston Herald gave us some Valentine's love today. Notice how Sarah gave me no love whatsoever in that quote. She'll pay.