Nice. I think I did some hiking out in that land you reference. Big AIC fan here myself, Rain When I Die, Nutshell, Bleed the Freak, Down in a Hole, are some of my favs. Sadly didn't get to see the original, but 3 shows since Layne.Welcome mate. Expat Brit here in the land of chunky people and plaid.
Random quote that came in to my head as I thought of the northeast.
"Need me to whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? Cause I'm married"
Oh and good answer on PoP