An Earful O' Wax

Robert Forster -- Justice

noreply@blogger.com (Micah) — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:38:00 -0700

It's Really Good to See You Rocking Out

noreply@blogger.com (Micah) — Wed, 2 May 2012 13:53:00 -0700

via RWC

Letterman on Drugs

noreply@blogger.com (Micah) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:40:00 -0700

5 years later

noreply@blogger.com (Micah) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:18:00 -0700

Welcome back?

The Finches

noreply@blogger.com (Jed) — Sat, 19 May 2007 16:17:00 -0700

In case you Bay Area guys haven't seen this duo yet, I would really recommend checking them out. Nothing earth-shattering new, but awesome folk-pop. Like if early 90s K Records pop was really good. The Finches scream KDVS-era Rick Taylor obsession/crush. They've played up in Sac/Davis a lot and play regularly in their bay area base. www.finchesmusic.com

Random Thoughts

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 9 Mar 2007 11:01:00 -0800

Some random thoughts in hopes of generating some activity around here:

My cousin Paolo's b-ball season ended with an upset in the tourney finals and a scathing article in the local paper about how, while he scored 20, he shot 31% from the field (ouch). He'll start summer ball in the coming weeks and return as a senior next year.

Ever check out gigposters.com? I have this GBV poster up at work, just ordered this one from the Hold Steady show in MPLS that I went to, and was admiring this earlier. You have to dig but there is some pretty great stuff.

Flickr is another good one. Check out this photo of the Plumber's Hall in Redding - once rocked by Luke McLuke (Micah, KW), Thornucopia (Jed), and For Pete's Sake (yours truly) as well as Case For Radio (K. Bauman), Buick, Vomit Launch, and others.

Happy Friday!

Charles Gosher dies

noreply@blogger.com (Jed) — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 16:30:00 -0800

from the Sun City Girls site:

With deep regret, we must announce that Charles Gocher passed away yesterday in Seattle due to a long battle with cancer at the age of 54. He is survived by the two of us who adopted him as a brother 25 years ago and his many friends around the world. He will be missed more than most could ever know. Our thanks to everyone for their support and encouragement during the past three, very difficult years. Many of you were not aware that Charles was ill and that’s because he wanted it that way. Details of a memorial in his honor will be announced soon. ---Alan and Richard Bishop

Name the event and location

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 9 Feb 2007 19:32:00 -0800

Danny G. and Monroe T.

The Greatest?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 7 Feb 2007 21:42:00 -0800

Minus a couple possible holdouts (Matt Kelly, where are you?), the 2006 Best Ofs are in. Here's an overview of the favorites. I'll try to post mp3s for each soon.

Cat Power - The Greatest
Jed, Micah, Colby, Rick, Kevin R.

The Hold Steady - Boys and Girls in America
Andy, Colby, Rick

Robert Pollard - From A Compound Eye, Normal Happiness
Andy, Micah, Colby

Mission Of Burma - Obliterati
Jed, Micah, Kevin W.

Yo La Tengo - I'm Not Afraid of You...
Kevin W., Colby, Rick

Lookyloos - You're Looking Very Beautiful Man
Jed, Micah, Kevin W.

Carquinez Straits
Micah, Kevin W., Rick

Destroyer - Destroyer's Rubies
Andy, Micah, Colby

Other favorites:
11th Dream Day - Zeroes And...
Mojave 3 - Puzzles Like You
The Walkmen - A Hundred Miles Off
Band Of Horses - Everything All The Time
The Futureheads - News & Tributes
Jack Rose - Kensington Blues

It is that time of year again

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 22:23:00 -0800

Start rounding up your best of lists.

Ten Thousand Lakes

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 21:23:00 -0700

I am in Minneapolis for work this week and caught The Hold Steady at First Avenue tonight. I haven't seen someone enjoy fronting a rock and roll band as much as Craig Finn since Pollard. He was in his full glory in front of the hometown crowd emphasizing the Twin City references (there are about ten in every song) and trotting out a Twins jersey. The band is from Brooklyn now but most of them grew up in Minneapolis and are quick to reference the bands that we love from the area, especially the Replacements. Pirner guests on the new record and I spotted Gary Louris from the Jayhawks in the crowd tonight. The records can be an acquired taste with their big riffs and Finn's love or hate vocal style, but The Hold Steady know how to put on a rock show and share their love of what they're doing with the crowd. It made for a good Wednesday night so far from home.

Friday Songs

noreply@blogger.com (Micah) — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 10:31:00 -0700

This one is in heavy rotation. Love the lyrics. He gave us this one live with Keene on piano keys and it sounded good at the time, but the stripped-down album version comes across better I think. As for the album, I'm (mostly) loving side 1 (especially the first four songs, Serious Bird Woman I'm not sure about) , side 2 after Rhoda Rhoda has yet to kick in.

In honor of MK, some toe-tappin songs for a Friday courtesy of a British label called Catbird Records.

Tap Tap - On My Way
Pet Politics - The Ghost Mary & Her Friends

Skippers

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 08:01:00 -0700

I never thought of Lou Pinella as Latino but I'll go with it if it means not having to listen to Steve "Psycho" Lyons. Andy, what are your thoughts on him becoming the new Cubs manager? I got his autograph at the Oakland Airport Holiday Inn in the early '80s and he seemed like a nice enough guy.

It is crazy to read that a couple players having disagreements with Macha sited as the main reason that he was fired. I know that we live in an era where the millionaire players have all the power, and that Beane really runs the show in Oakland. But how is someone supposed to step into that role and be effective if hurting Jay Payton's feelings are grounds for firing. I don't really have an opinion about Macha's skipper skillz, I just think it sets a bad precedent.

The Giants have a similar situation on their hands with Bonds clearly running the show. I wonder how different their management search would be if they had his situation resolved. Bochy, Brenley, Wotus...since when is a mustache a prerequsite to managing in SF?

What a relief!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 19:00:00 -0700

Olivia is home and doing great -- laughing, running, climbing. I wouldn't believe it myself if I couldn't see it so here's a photo.

noreply@blogger.com (Micah) — Fri, 6 Oct 2006 13:15:00 -0700

TGIF

Okies!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 4 Oct 2006 23:13:00 -0700

I watched a great documentary about a mid-western band started by brothers and lead by an insanely driven frontman who still lives in his hometown and hangs out with his high school friends. Pollard and GBV? Nope. Fearless Freaks featuring the Flaming Lips. I'll watch just about any rock documentary whether or not I like the subjects but Freaks is well made with a really interesting story behind it. And the music sounds great. I haven't listened to the Lips much of late but will be breaking out The Soft Bulletin.

Fearless Freaks Trailer

Belle & Sebastian "I'm A Cuckoo"

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 22:16:00 -0700

Andy was talking about Thin Lizzy the other day and I was telling him about this song. It is such a nod that the lyrics even make reference: "I'd rather be in Tokyo/ Rather listen to Thin Lizzy-oh". This is probably my favorite thing they've done since the first record. So catchy and rocking. I remember a kid in my high school drafting class cranking "Boys Are Back In Town". His girlfriend had just broken up with him so his boyz were coming down from the hills to party. They showed her!

I'm A Cuckoo mp3