Tourist schmuck that I am, I was considerin' a visit to the Aquarium. Is it a nice one? Are there other things more worthy of my limited tourist time. I also plan on a peek-see of the Gay Fest (to see how the other 1/2 lives). I've not seen Southern Decadence, but I'm told it is perhaps even a bigg...

Poked through the thread. This alt-country business is pretty elusive. I sure don't know what it means and after reading through this thread, I still don't. However, I do enjoy most of the bands and artists discussed. So, without even knowing, I'm a fan of alt-country (whatever that is). That's kin...

Can't say I've ever thought of Plant as "the odd man out" in Zeppelin. Maybe these days he's perceived that way by fans that insist upon a "reunion". I say more power to him for following his muse while Page wastes away the years living in the past. Cryin' shame, that. I've got ...

oilpiers wrote:Flash over substance? Discount Roger if you want, but there were never 3 musicians that were as original, clicked with each other, and had just pure power as Moon, Townshend, and Entwistle.(Please no Rush arguments, it is winless for both sides)

Rush? I was thinking of Cream, myself.

Slipkid42 wrote:Journey's first album was decent (a coupla Santana dudes were fairly creative).

I'm told there's more than one good early Journey album. I've got the Voco: Lights Out album where they (for some value of 'they') back up John Lee Hooker and it sounds pretty good.

Bethany College golf team... http://cdn.72strokes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/bethany-college-golf-team-nude-photo.jpg Team captain is named Jack Hiscock!!! Seriously! Bethany College in Kansas has suspended all 15 members of its men's golf team for three tournaments after learning that they had...

sactochris wrote:If I had the chance to go on a date with either Neko or Kelly I would choose Kelly.

If I had the chance to go on a date with either Neko or Kelly I would die of shock. Happily, probably, but dead nonetheless.

Steve French wrote:Heres one: Van Morrison. Patti Smith owns him too.

Her version of Gloria is better than his, but he got a lot better by the time he went solo.

I love the Tough Sell! Saw it at my first DBT show; It was the 2nd song. Did not realize it was so rare then; dont think I have seen it since. My first show, they closed with Angels and Fuselage, and I, too, didn't realize what a treat I was getting. Haven't gotten it since, either. Question, would...

So I took the "confirmed dates" seriously and asked my boss for the time off, to which he's already said, "I'm not saying no, but we do need to discuss it." I hope I haven't been pranked.

I missed A World of Hurt being late for a show, so it's a little churlish of me to want it so badly now.
I'd also really like The Monument Valley and Aftermath USA.

I don't think this is about any sort of love in particular. I think it's just about Love.

I liked the Eagles a lot better as a studio band for Linda Ronstadt records than as a solo act. Damn, those are great records.

Anyone remember The Johnnys? (I'll bet Mr. French does.) They were an Australian band from the early '80s. Check out Highlights of a Dangerous Life . Back then (before "alt-" was a meaningful prefix) it was called "cowpunk." I thought about using that word. I remember a mid-eigh...

Funny, several people dismiss Wilco and nothing happens. I mention I dislike queen, and DBT fans take offense. Who effin cares if I don't like them? That is batshit crazy to me. I don't care for Queen, but I've always loved the "no synthesizers" thing on at least the early albums. Maybe t...

Penny Lane wrote:too early to be thinking about Athens? yeah...probably

Not if you have to be very, very early and very, very lucky to get that time off that time of year. I'm really not expecting it two years in a row.

It's very favorable but not entirely clueful, plus points off for getting a Dylan title wrong.

Go-Go Boots
Used To Be A Cop
Goddamn Lonely Love

...I thought he was singing "Let there be 'Rock Tour'!"

Once you see this, it cannot be unseen. You've been warned. http://cdn.videogum.com/files/2011/08/devitostar.gif When I'm in New Orleans, I'll see if my friend still has any pictures of me wearing the Halloween costume we made and then couldn't find anyone to wear. Windy Austin, god rest his soul, ...

Smitty wrote:Got me a precious, beautiful, perfect lil girl.

Congratulations! Speaking from eight years of experience, be prepared to enjoy having your heart break on an unpredictable schedule.

The Hold Steady I've only seen them three times, the two shows with DBT at the Fillmore (which was my first for either band), which were really great shows from beginning to end, and earlier this year here in Little Rock, which was really good but not great. Heaven Is Whenever has never caught my e...

zardog wrote:I just haven't been in a position to take off and see them on the occasions when they are somewhat close. I've got my eye set on Memphis though so now I've just got to see how that plays out.

Most likely I'll see you there and wish you Welcome! in person.

RevMatt wrote:I better start running for cover now.............................. Wilco

Save me a spot in that foxhole.

The only two bands I've heard which have caught my ear which are (I guess) alt.country are DBT and The Jayhawks. I guess the Dexateens, too. The whole idea just doesn't sound that interesting to me. Can someone explain it to me?

My daughter has been watching Phineas and Ferb this morning and I'm very touched by the episode "Dude, We're Getting The Band Back Together", even though it does include a power ballad. Things even work out for evil Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz this time, sort of. It's a very funny show, but th...

i am sure i am misunderstanding the news reports of the plea......but did they have to "admit" to killing the children as part of their release? or some shit like that. Not exactly. They still maintained they were innocent but also said the evidence the prosecution had was enough they'd b...

I dreamed last night I was at a DBT show (this was a ways into the dream, which was long and complicated). I was walking past a room, pushed the door open, and realized it was four guys watching a video feed from the stage. I paused for a moment, then said, "Would it be all right if I came in?&...

What sort of hotel prices are you folks finding? I'm really wanting to make this trip, but I need to be frugal and have yet to locate old acquaintances with couches to spare. (A ride between Lafayette and New Orleans wouldn't hurt, either, but that's a manageable expense on Amtrak.)

If you can take enough time to make it worth it, go to the Art Institute of Chicago. The expressionist rooms will get you high. It's why Allen Ginsberg called Cezanne's painting 'eyeball kicks'.