Yay! I would be slightly embarrassed to admit my Evan Dando obsession without this thread already started.
I'm a Gram obsessive as well. Evan has been so wonderful to me for the last few years. He loves the same music that I love, and I really love his persona. Since I saw them live a few years back, I didn't miss them in Chicago--almost always two night stands.
I met Evan at the last show he played in Chicago. He gave me a copy of Varshons (which I was too drunk to pay for, ha!). I asked him to sign it. I told him my name was love... He asked me how to spell it. I said, "LUV" like the NY Dolls song. He did.
I really like Varshons. He says that he didn't put much into it, but it seems rather polished and perfect for a covers album. "Layin' up with Linda" is my favorite by a country mile.
Look at the second to last post on this page for a wonderful version of it. A little big star thrown in. Can't stop watching this!
http://forum.evandando.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=5034
I'm totally gay for the Dando! He's such a captivating performer and I love his stage presence.
Thanks for starting this thread so I can know I'm not alone in my geek worship of him!
By the way, the last time I saw him, I was screaming for him to play some Gram. He played the most perfect version of "A Song for You" that I've ever heard. Wish it was recorded, but my camera wasn't working.