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i love the backstage story when Neil diamond went up to Dylan and said "top that!"... Dylan's response was "what? fall asleep on stage"

I sure hope that is true because its awesome.

Cool, thanks for the tips. I actually went to Amoeba when I visited a couple weeks ago. I think I'll be spending some rainy Sundays in that place. (if it ever rains, that is)

I knew we could not go much longer without another thread about The Band.

That's because they're the best rock and roll band ever.

Last Waltz, I could do without it. Yes, "Caravan" is great. The inclusion of Neil Diamond is a travesty. There's some great performances, the majority of the guest spots are snoozers. Its 50/50 for me.

Bike riding is the best form of travel. After spending so much time driving a car, my newfound hobby of bike riding is just so liberating. Its a great feeling to be a part of the world and be able to see, smell, and hear everything that is going on around you.

So, I'll be a California resident by this time next week. I'll be living in North Hills in the San Fernando Valley (blech) for a while to see if I dig the vibes out there. Are there any SoCal residents here who could direct me towards some cool things to do/check out? (Music/Arts-oriented things mostly, but anything cool and unexpected.) That would be great. Thanks.

No one.

I know, I'm such a rebel.

an outdoor party in that neighborhood? will there be armed guards?

Uh, Northern Liberties is Shangri-La compared to alot of Philly neighborhoods, at least to an outsider like myself. I mean, an outdoor party in Strawberry Mansion might raise an eyebrow on this end, but in front of the Fire? Cummon.

I feel bad for you poor souls who have never been to a Wawa. Best coffee in the world, not to mention you can get a custom made 2-foot hoagie at 4 in the morning. Or if not, some fresh produce or a salad. Either way, Wawa kicks everything elses ass.

/\ Hell yes.

I dig the part about "decade packaging" as a journalistic tool to decrease awareness about important events and important ideas. Also (reciting from a speech to a graduating college class):

"You are about to be told once again that you are America's most valuable natural resource......Have you seen what they do to valuable natural resources? Have you seen a strip mine, have you seen a clear cut in the forest, have you seen a polluted river? They're gonna strip mine your souls, they're gonna clear cut your best ideas for the sake of profit, and the profit system follows the path of least resistance, and the path of least resistance is what makes the river crooked."

(it sounds funnier on cd, with the audience laughing and all)

Anything that leads to less exposure to Rachel Ray can't be all bad.

Unless you mean exposure to her breasts, in which case I'd have to disagree.

XPN is by far the best and only radio station worth listening to- at least in the PA area!

Nah, WPRB in Princeton blows XPN away. And they cover a wide listening area. Check em out 103.3 FM.

i'm gonna call xpn and find out as soon as kids corner is over.

and I'm probably the only other person here who knows what kids corner is.

I checked the XPN boards and I didn't see it mentioned.

That is horrible news. Although I never saw him, his collaborations with Ani DiFranco were very inspiring and moving for me. RIP.

As a side note, I just got Planet Waves, and god damn that is some great music!

Also, that live concert video you did at the Troubador in LA a few years back - it has a ton of close-up shots of Rhett. I was at that show and there wasn't a camera close enough to get those shots. Upon close inspection of the footage it's pretty clear that you re-filmed Rhett after the show to get that angle.

Crap-ass DVD, that.

i love the drawings of my 4 year old son more than any Van Gogh painting, but that doesn't mean that my son is better than Van Gogh

Well, I'll pose you this question: Which do you like to view more? If you like looking at your son's drawings more than you like looking at Van Gogh's work, than what else really matters?

I've had conversations with people over this very topic. The amount of people a piece of art affects does not give it validation. It is the purity and quality of the art. For example, Joe Blow who lives down the street could write the best song you've ever heard. Just because you and Joe are the only people in the world who have heard the song, does it make the song less valid than, say, "Blowing In The Wind"? Absolutely not. I happen to think Robbie Robertson is the best rock and roll guitarist I've heard. Every guitar magazine poll would say otherwise, but that doesn't change how his guitar playing effects me. I could go on, but I think the point is made.

Art cannot be measured, other than how it affects the individual, because we are all such very different creatures. Arguing over whether Jeff Tweedy is better than Bob Dylan is about as futile as arguing Buddha vs. Jesus.

favorite vs. best

Isn't that really the same thing? I'm going to settle this crap: Who do you like more? It doesn't matter why or how many platinum records they have or any of that bullshit. I happen to listen to The Sea And Cake way more than I listen to Bob Dylan. Therefore, I like The Sea And Cake more than I like Dylan. I guess that means I think The Sea And Cake is better than Bob Dylan. Who gives a fuck? Listen and enjoy, or don't listen and don't enjoy. That's where I draw the line.

Here's the thing: I would never be able to concentrate on the music at a place like The Gorge. The scenery would distract me.

Or maybe a car powered by stray cats. Something needs to be done with the filthy buggers; they're everywhere.

When you're the only artist that can even come close to touching the legacy that the Beatles have left us, you know that there really is no contest

You must be talking about the Band. Aren't you?

Just got back from an afternoon excursion to Amoeba Music in Hollywood. Here's what I picked up:

Can't wait to dig into these babies!

Thanks Frog.

Robbie Robertson

Oh for the love of Christ...Wilco is a rock and roll band. Any other labels are totally unnecessary. I've said this before and I'll say it again.

I see no blues at whatsoever. Nor flamenco, hip hop, or soul. SOUL?? WILCO? Good lord.

 

You asked if we agree with the Wal-Mart analogy, just saying nope not at all for my part. You're ridiculous if you think Wilco is half as diverse as Beck or Ben Harper, to refer to pretty-well-known dudes who cover a lot of ground.

No blues whatsoever? How about "I Got You (At The End Of The Century)", "Monday", "Hoodoo Voodoo," I could go on. All those songs are pretty much based on blues changes, although augmented a bit. As for the soul bit, its there. "Pieholden Suite", at least the first section has a bit of soul feel, to me. "Jesus, Etc." has some soul groove going on, mostly due to the bass line and drumming. For that matter, John's basslines do at times take on a smooth soul feel. Of course this is all personal opinion, and musical genre tags mean nothing, really. As far as the diversity thing, Wilco is plenty diverse and have covered a hell of a lot of ground in the past 13 years of making music. "Casino Queen", "Poor Places", "Hummingbird", "Far, Far Away", "Impossible Germany." That's a bit of diversity.