Car Wheels on a Gravel Road--Lucinda Williams

followed by

Adore--Smashing Pumpkins

my buddy Derek(alot of folks met him @ my pigroast) got me copies of the Widespread Panic show I saw on the 15th of July @ the Chicago theatre, as well as the next 2 nights, beautiful soundboard recordings.

7/15/2010: great Wondering > Blackout Blues to kick off the first set, and a really nice/incredible transition from Flickr into Pleas in the second set.

I dont think there is a better band touring nowdays, and WSP is the only band Ill pay to see.

American Beauty.

David "Not stuck in the 60's, really, I'm not" Hammond

LAYLA... you got me on my knees... LAYLA...

jimswside wrote:I dont think there is a better band touring nowdays, and WSP is the only band Ill pay to see.

I love WSP but for my money, there is no better touring band these days than Phish. People tend to either love them or loathe them. There are not too many folks in between. I'm psyched to be seeing them this Saturday and Sunday at Alpine Valley.

Seamus wrote:
I love WSP but for my money, there is no better touring band these days than Phish. People tend to either love them or loathe them. There are not too many folks in between. I'm psyched to be seeing them this Saturday and Sunday at Alpine Valley.

Phish and particularly Trey are good, some of their songs are just a little too "silly" for me. They sure can play though.

Alpine Valley is a great venue as well, have fun.

"Tacos are cheap, but pizza is expensive..."
Stuck in my head from years ago when a friend left it on my machine (he was at concert; I wasn't)
I guess it's a food song

I've been finding excellent stuff on Youtube, like this long-play version of "Smells like Teen Spirit," by Patti Smith:



Hey, I ever tell you about the time I had a burger with Patti in '71? Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was a frail little thing who spat a lot.

"Round and Round," Ratt. Makes me wanna...rassle.

After I saw Dresden Dolls perform this at the Vic a few years ago, I dispatched The Wife to deliver a message to the Amanda Palmer (my daughter knows her, thus a connection): "My husband says you are a Venus Medusa." I am told she smiled as though she understood and liked that, and I imagine that reaction as I listen to/watch to this:

Thelonious Monk at Newport 7/3/64, from Wolfgang's Vault.

trpt2345 wrote:Thelonious Monk at Newport 7/3/64, from Wolfgang's Vault.

Saw Monk play in Old Town circa 1968 -- he kept wandering offstage, higher than Georgia pine, but it was a most memorable experience..for a matinee.

Blue by Joni Mitchell

She still sounded wonderful then before cigarettes have made her sound like a drag queen

Urbie Green and 21 trombones

This 1967 recording brought the then vibrant NYC studio recording industry to a standstill, when every first call trombonist in town showed up to record this classic album. DClose, an LTH'er and fine trombonist, please chime in.

Here's That Rainy Day
The Look Of Love
What Now My Love
If He Walked Into My Life
Because Of You
You Only Live Twice
Stardust
Blue Again
Watch What Happens
Stars Fell On Alabama
Without A Song
Something You Got

Musicians
Urbie Green
Trombone

Wayne Andre Trombone
Will Bradley Trombone
Bill Elton Trombone
Paul Faulise Trombone
Phil Gardina Trombone
Mervin Gold Trombone
Mickey Gravine Trombone
Dick Hixon Trombone

J. J. Johnson Trombone
Barry Maur Trombone
Lou McGarity Trombone
John Mesner, Jr. Trombone
Tommy Mitchell Trombone
Buddy Morrow Trombone
Jack Rains Trombone
Alan Raph Trombone
Sonny Russo Trombone
Charles Small Trombone
Chauncey Welsch Trombone
Kai Winding Trombone

Tony Mottola Guitar
Barry Galbraith Guitar
Al Casamenti Guitar
Bucky Pizzarelli Guitar
George Duvivier Bass
Grady Tate Drums
Bobby Rosengarden Drums / Percussion
Phil Kraus Percussion

Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, by J. S. Bach
Played by The Eastman Wind Ensemble, Donald Hunsberger Conductor
From the Live in Osaka CD

jimswside wrote:
7/15/2010: great Wondering > Blackout Blues to kick off the first set, and a really nice/incredible transition from Flickr into Pleas in the second set.

I cant get this WSP show out of my cd player right now. Probably been in there for 2 straight weeks of daily listening. The first set "Stop Go" & the second set starter "All Time Low" have really become revelations not noticed live.

Jimmy Herrings Allman Brothers esque, day dream inducing guitar playing, Sonny's brilliant percussion, and JB's soulfull lyrics make for some great listening

Reverse Thread, the new album by jazz/world violinist Regina Carter. Wonderful.

David Hammond wrote:After I saw Dresden Dolls perform this at the Vic a few years ago, I dispatched The Wife to deliver a message to the Amanda Palmer (my daughter knows her, thus a connection): "My husband says you are a Venus Medusa."

She's now engaged to Neil Gaiman, which makes no sense and perfect sense at the same time.

tapler wrote:

JimInLoganSquare wrote:Not only does this not suck, it's really great listening, fun and smart ... reminds me of Blossom Dearie, both the vocal tone and the smart sophistication of the lyrics. Got any others?

Wow, thank you! I just started working with the singer a couple months ago and I think she is phenomenally good. Thanks for the Blossom Dearie comparison; she is one of my all-time favorites. Saw her at Toulouse a few years back.

We've only recorded five songs together; here are a couple more you might like: Hypothetical Face and Liquid.

I have a weakness for thin voices (cf. Chet Baker):



Also enjoying Sex Pistols version of "Not Your Stepping Stone."

David Hammond wrote: Also enjoying Sex Pistols version of "Not Your Stepping Stone."

Is that on an official release or some kind of bootleg?

Seamus wrote:

David Hammond wrote: Also enjoying Sex Pistols version of "Not Your Stepping Stone."

Is that on an official release or some kind of bootleg?

It's an Amazon download. I think it was official...or as official as this band ever got.

It was on the Flogging a Dead Horse compilation, don't know if it was released in any other form.

IPod on shuffle

"Go Your Own Way"...Fleetwood Mac, who pulled off one of the great switcheroos of all time going from a 4-bar blues band to a pop-rock powerhouse. How does Lindsey Buckingham get those sounds from his geetar without a pick?

"I Don't Wanna Go Home"...Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, a great bar band from NJ with a full horn line. If you like Springsteen's really early stuff you'll like Southside Johnny Lyons.

"Cry, Cry, Cry"...Johnny Cash's first #1

"Surprise, Surprise"...The Rolling Stones, recorded in Chicago around 1964-65 at Chess studios on Michigan Avenue

"One's All The Law Will Allow"...The Planet Rockers featuring Eddie Angel, perfect rockabilly from a band that mostly performed in Europe

Symphony No. 3, Johannes Brahms
Chicago Symphony Orchestra led by Daniel Barenboim

"Under My Thumb"...Rolling Stones

The Cure, "Friday I'm in Love":

"To see you eat in the middle of the night
You can never get enough
Enough of this stuff"

The Nightfly by Donald Fagen

The DVD, Conducting Mahler , directed by Frank Scheffer, documents the interpretations of Gustav Mahler's compositions by conductors Bernard Haitink, Riccardo Chailly, Riccardo Muti, Claudio Abbado and Sir Simon Rattle, who detail the special relationship they have with Mahler's work.

Angry Johnny & The Killbillies/Drag Racing the Devil:

"Well, I had nothin' better to do when Baby gave me that big F.U...."

Evil Ronnie wrote:Just released on the CSO-Resound label:

Ein Heldenleben, Richard strauss
Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by Bernard Haitink

Samey same.

Evil