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They whole thing seems to be getting out of hand from a PR point. Up to the point where Duane was killed in the latest ABB book--- didn't really realize about the hard drug usage among the band when Duane was around, I thought that came on later. I don't remember the Skydog book discussing heroin usage, just cocaine. The book is a little over played --- 5 pages of how great Duane was -- a couple pages about road life - then 5 pages more of how Duane was great, etc..... The segment of a lot of them going to drug rehab was interesting --- it's good that caring and treatment for drug addicts ha

More press: http://www.davehoekstra.com/2014/04/10/new-light-on-the-muddy-waters-house/?fb_action_ids=10202468035034424&fb_action_types=og.likes Nice quip by Hoekstra (fuckin shame that he was another Sun-Times cut - great interesting writer)

I always enjoy listening to Ummagumma - even enjoy the furry animals tune. The entire live side is good, too - definitely have better boots from the era, though.

I am assuming Paul is leaving, too --- could be wrong about. I bet the Top Ten List will go, too. I remember there was some issues with bringing the Top Ten list from NBC to CBS when Dave made the switch, I think it was determined that Letterman "owned" the rights to the Top Ten List, not NBC, of course I could be wrong about that, too. Happy for Colbert --- good for the City of Chicago, too (He is a Northwestern grad and Second City alum.)

I read that to, they all to seem to be kinda dick heads --- actually in this article, Gene comes off as the least dickish.

Line up for the May 21 show: Glenn performs as part of Fred Lonberg-Holm's Lightbox Orchestra - All Drummers Version Hideout Chicago, IL. Not sure how they are all going to fit all the drum sets on the stage. Picture of what LouieB was describing.

Speaking of B-days, we had hot dog talk awhile ago and I wrote that we were having hot dog party for one my kid's b-day party - below was the menu - all were tried by at least one of the attendees with the exception of the Atlanta dog. (as far as I know, no one was sick the next day). We threw the bunch in a couple of Crock Pots on low , without any liquid - they turned out okay. My mom hates hot dogs, hence the polish was thrown in the mix. Anyway Happy B-day to all the kids, today.

My kid and I watched the Indiana Jones type one and Star Wars one this past weekend - entertaining (I did doze off, but I was sick, in my defense.) Check that - it was Batman, not Star Wars (hell it could have been a remake "Barbarella" for all I know.)

Really - damn hippies. Is Wilco not "jammy" enough for them. All the hippie/deadheads I know are all Wilco fans. I am not Facebook, but their page is public - it's nice to see Lambert sticking up for Wilco - he is always talking about Wilco on his and Gans' Tales radio show.

This should be interesting.

I heard it's being billed as a reunion and they will just be busting out the old "warhorses" .

My kid want's me to put a hummingbird feeder in our yard (he is a Wild Kratts fan) - I told him okay.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/la-et-ms-rock-hall-fame-andrew-loog-oldham-boycott-20140407,0,683711.story His main point, I guess, is that he can't do blow at his table if he wants, because the festivities are being filmed (unlike 20 years ago). I listen to his radio show sometimes, he does have some great stories.

or 10:30 central time, for that matter? (not me)

Didn't hear about that - ugh.

I don't how locked in Conan O'Brien's contract is, but I guess it would be fitting for him to replace Letterman, again. I heard his ratings are horrible on TBS - so TBS may want to drop him if they have a chance.

Heard great things about last years fest - should be fun. Looked like a great lineup, even before Wilco was announced.

If I could have my guitar, I would have no problem picking #2, because I could just play the past tunes. Not being able to hear new music, esp. jazz music, would suck.

With the exception of Lazy Lightning - this past tour, Weir has been playing all those songs mentioned above.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2d8CEt7vik Suppose this could go in the YouTube thread, but it's the olny method of me hearing this, so I am pretending I have it on vinyl.

Ratdog has been playing great as of late, as posted before, saw them last month or so. I have been to boring Ratdog shows, though. If one likes the actual tunes, because of not having Garcia around anymore, sounds like a pretty dumb reason to not see any more shows with these tunes are being played - IMHO, of course. (And I don't mean that your friend is dumb, WilcoMe ) I don't equate Tweedy's role in Wilco to Garcia's role in the Grateful Dead - for one Garcia didn't write the lyrics that draw me to the Dead tunes as much as Garcia guitar playing does.

Thanks for the link.

So that's what happen - jeez. I never watched Portlandia, though I enjoy Fred A. and Brownstein -- Parks has been great this season again, this recent Prom episode might have been a good fit for Tweedy. Look forward to his appearance.

Yeah - I was talking about the official webcasts, I think they are broadcasting the entire run - officially.

Hell, I even like "Maneater".