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Jon, really loved the Frank Turner interview, nice work there.

 

He's a guy who needs to be checked out by anybody who digs Billy Bragg (e.g.) although he's a bit lighter than that in terms of lyrics-wise, etc.....a few songs about his drinking problem, etc ;>)

I saw him in the opening slot for Social Distortion that is mentioned in there.

Up here (and maybe everywhere..) it was a triple-header- Turner/Lucero/Social D

 

Full disclosure:  I have all the Social D albums and dig them just fine, but in terms of what I dig...I was predisposed to saying this going in.....but it is true:

Lucero and Frank both kicked Social D's ass.

 

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Permalink Reply by Harry on April 6, 2012 at 12:32am

I can't dig Kurt Vile.

Not even close.

The vocals/melodies just bury the whole thing for me.

 

It's depressing me because one of my best music-related buds and an exhaustive source for all things rock swears by the guy.

I just do not get it.

Permalink Reply by maximum jack on April 6, 2012 at 7:08am

I like him well enough.  I've got all four of his proper albums, but I'll admit that I don't go back to them.  My favorite track off last year's album, Smoke Rings Around My Halo, should be right up your wheelhouse, Harry:

Permalink Reply by Harry on April 30, 2012 at 3:57pm

You all need to listen to this album:

Lotus Plaza  -  Spooky Action at a Distance

Permalink Reply by Harry on May 18, 2012 at 10:23am
Guided by Voices live shows


Friday, May 18 - Nelsonville Music Fest - Nelsonville, OH
Friday, July 6 - Trocadero - Philadelphia, PA
Saturday, July 7 - CBGB Fest (Summerstage) - New York, NY
Sunday, July 15 - Bunbury Music Festival - Cincinnati, OH
Saturday, September 8 - Downtown Revival - Dayton, OH
Friday, September 14 - Cleveland, OH - Grog Shop
Tuesday, September 18 - 40 Watt Club - Athens, GA
Wednesday, September 19 - Beacham - Orlando, FL
Friday, September 21 - DeLuna Festival - Pensacola Beach, FL
Saturday, September 22 - One Eyed Jacks - New Orleans, LA
Monday, September 24 - Warehouse Live - Houston, TX
Tuesday, September 25 - Emo's East - Austin, TX
Thursday, September 27 - Blue Note - Columbia, MO
Friday, September 28 - Granada - Lawrence, KS
Saturday, September 29 - Plush - St Louis, MO
Permalink Reply by Harry on July 2, 2012 at 10:17am

From the I did not know this was news dept:

 

The Jesus Lizard will not be extending their reunion from a couple yrs ago to include new material and more touring

 

http://www.tinymixtapes.com/news/jesus-lizard-are-once-again-defunc...

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Permalink Reply by Harry on November 5, 2012 at 8:14am

BAT SIGNAL FOR BILL DAVIDSON

And anyone else in Boston.

Thursday I am going to see roots-rocker and local treasured institution Todd Thibaud and band at Toad in Cambridge...go...

7:30 early set

Admission $ FREE

I will need to bolt like Cinderella at midnite when his set ends (probably at 930) as i have an hour ride home, have to drop off my friend, it's a worknight, and i'm a geezer....but these free sets at Toad (which occur sporadically) are one of the best things in Boston.  Great room, and the band kills.

Thibaud = a disciple of Westerberg, Matthew Ryan, Tom Petty, Will Hoge w/o the "country' bit....etc..

Permalink Reply by Harry on January 1, 2013 at 8:10pm

Calling Bill Davidson!

Todd Thibaud w/band

Toad in Cambridge

7:30pm

$ F R E E

 

I'm going with some people from work.

Go!

Permalink Reply by Harry on January 20, 2013 at 9:37am

Ra Ra Riot in the NYT little upcoming albums column
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/20/arts/music/new-releases-petra-had... 

Josh Freese on drums (tidbit/vortex for the Mats/Westerberg fans)

Permalink Reply by Harry on April 17, 2013 at 9:09pm

Bad news

Scott Miller of Game Theory and Loud Family has died.

An absolute all-timer for me

 

http://www.loudfamily.com/index.html

Permalink Reply by Julie Jurrjens on April 18, 2013 at 10:18am

A really huge loss. Nice, interesting guy, too.  It's very cool that they are putting up the  downloads on the site for people who don't own the records. I'll never part with mine!

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