Bedlam Ballroom

That's a pretty good statement.
On the last line, I not only agree with you but I also have some objections on using "indie rock" to classify a music genre. I usually say, to me, indie is just a condition of a band without label or signed to an independent label, it may be even a heavy metal, a reggae or a boy band act.

But I wouldn't figure I would meet someone who's a big fan of Pollard. He's one of the greatest artists to me, and when I say that I'm comparing him to the major stars like Jagger or McCartney and all.

I also read something once about some cities declaring a "Guided by Voices day" or something like that. I can't remember exactly what it was.

Great experience, I bet!