i swear to god that i don't mean to cry

Someday, I hope, someone will fill me in on who this "balloon boy" is that everybody's been going on and on about lately. But meantime, I know why I've floating aloft all this week in my own emotional homemade experimental aircraft -- it's sheer, full-bore ecstasy, inspired by the knowledge that the long drought is over, the aquifers are replenished and the mighty Caulfield Sisters spring tide is washing over the land, sweeping aside the driftwood and jetsam and discarded Wendy's burger wrappers of our musical despair. Or something like that.

But don't take my word for it. The venerable Time Out New York, which chronicled some of the Sisters' glory days in years past, has also taken note of last weekend's triumphant return to the stage, blessing it with this write-up:

Fans of The Caulfield Sisters are happily getting back into their groove, as the Brooklyn gal trio returned to playing live last month following a four-year hiatus. On Saturday, the band played Pete’s Candy Store in Williamsburg and, unsurprisingly, the venue’s cute caboose-style performance space was packed to the rafters. Even after the lengthy break, there’s a real charm and simplicity to the Caulfield sound, recalling Ray-era Lemonheads and Throwing Muses.

Do charm and simplicity tend to fade after lengthy breaks? Do they curdle, like milk accidentally left overnight on the counter? Not sure, but TONY also treats us to a slideshow of photos from the show, with sights to behold: Cindy in a jaunty hat; a laughing, shortly coiffed Mary; Kristin pounding away, taking a break from that other amazing band of hers. (Seriously, anybody who hasn't yet checked out the Accidental Trilogy really fucking needs to.) I can only imagine what it sounded like.

But wait -- there's more! The Sisters now have a fan page on Facebook, with some photos and even more encouraging words:

The Sisters rocked a packed house at Pete's Candy Store last night, thrilling the crowd with some old classics, and even unleashed some amazing new rockers. Stay tuned for info on the next show...

New songs? More shows? Stay tuned? Oh, we will. We will.