Monthly Archives: September 2009
Wilco the Dog-behind the wheel
Click here for the story of “Wilco the Dog”, this is the first time I ever have heard of a dog named Wilco. Thanks to Dana Parish, the extremely talented artist for the tip. Also, Wilco stopped in Chicago’s 93.3xrt … Continue reading
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October Chicago Shows
Even if the weather is not perfect, there are some good upcoming shows in October… 10/3- The Great Divide @Double Door 10/7-These United States @Subterranean 10/11,10th-Califone @Museum of Contempory Art 10/13-Lucinda Williams @Park West 10/15-Dinosaur Jr. @The Vic 10/17-Hot Buttered … Continue reading
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Sometimes, even Dylan needed a hand
I met an enthusiastic Dylan fan this weekend and was telling him about this song by Old Crow Medicine Show and how I thought it was written by Bob Dylan originally. I figured out that there is more to the … Continue reading
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The Wisconsin Sessions
I spent Saturday night out in Wisconsin at a friends lake house. Lots of good vinyl being thrown down, and of course some of the classics being played by the good ol’ boys: Alec, Chris and myself. Happy Birthday Alyssa.
Sea Wolf at Schubas! October 1
They have a new album too. Here is an oldie but a goody. For a free song and more info on Sea Wolf click HERE
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Son Volt on a boat in New York City
A picture of Jay Farrar I took when Son Volt played on a boat that cruised around the Hudson, I hope tonight compares because that night was out of this world
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I heard a rumor there is some snow in Colorado
Winter in Chicago, not so much fun. Winter in Colorado on the other hand, is what it is all about…here is a picture I took at the Piney River Ranch in Vail.
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For the old school fans
This cracks me up. I am going to Son Volt tonight, here is an excerpt of an interview done in 1988 of Uncle Tupelo. Uncle Tupelo included Jay Farrar and Jeff Tweedy, Farrar is the front man for Son Volt … Continue reading
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A Challenge for you-Bucktown 5k October 4th
If you beat me, I will pay for your registration fee ($35) note: this does apply to Brett or the 2 partners of my firm For more info click HERE
Fruit Bats In-store performance at Reckless Records in Wicker Park
A couple doors down from my house today the Fruit Bats played a wonderful set from their new album “The Ruminant Band”. They are friendly as can be, I am going to check them out all plugged in tonight at … Continue reading
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Chicago Shows
9/20-Fruit Bats @Schubas 9/21-Fruit Bats @Schubas 9/23-Phoenix @The Aragon 9/26-Son Volt @The Vic 9/30-Passion Pit @Logan Square Auditorium (free) 10/11,10th-Califone @Museum of Contempory Art 10/19,20th-Wilco @UIC Pavillion 10/24-Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe @Double Door
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I was at the bar til 3, Oh Lord
Ryan Adams at Austin City Limits… Moving like the fog on the Cumberland River I was leaving on the Delta Queen And I wasn’t ready to go I’m never ready to go 27 years of nothing but failures and promises … Continue reading
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Fineprint still keepin it real
If you don’t know these guys, you probably will someday. They have a brand new company called The Fineprint. Show them some love here.
Delta Spirit-best debut album of the year
There, I said it. I have mentioned this band to many people but I am so impressed that here we go again. I saw these guys out in NYC and it was energetic, raw and moving. Here is a little … Continue reading
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These girls fall like dominoes
This song is called “Dominoes” and is catchy indeed. It is on the debut album by The Big Pink called A Brief History of Love released 9/14/2009. Let me know what you think of this duo from London.
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