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Another vote for Mr. Keith RIchards. I agree, I think in order to be a truly great rhythm guitarist , he or she needs another guitarist to "weave" with. Of course one guitarist can create that in the studio and Pete is great at that. Oh hell, Pete is a great rhythm guitarist, too. Of course, Weir would be my 2nd favorite.

Why can't they strike during the summer??? Seriously, I am for collective bargaining and striking - but I am having a little hard time with this particular strike. Both sides say they are close - if so, why not continue to teach, while the two sides hash it out? 16% raise over 4 years seems reasonable and I agree that methods of evaluation may be a bit skewed against teachers - but, I do agree with the city, that principals should be able to hire the most qualified teachers. Soon, I will have a kid who will be entering school age - I live a block away from the President's Chicago residence

Well this thread killed two birds with one stone - got the front picture taken care for this year's Christmas card and a holiday movie in the queue ---surprised the squeal isn't in 3D.

After doing a bunch of research my wife (and I) settled on the AMEX Blue, too.

Well maybe Crow is right - yet another greatest hits record with a couple of new songs thrown in - pretty disappointing. Oh well. If the 4 shows do happen, hopefully they are a success and they play well - I wouldn't mind seeing them one more time.

I happen to be listening to 9/2/83 now - another sprite BRB. Don't listen to 83, too often.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120905&content_id=37940042&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb#comment_container Yikes.

And another thing, my 90 set was 6868 - perfect year (1968) for the next set.....

Speaking of O'Rourke, I was discussing this someone - I never thought O'Rourke sat in with WIlco at a show before, with the exception of their Letterman or Conan TV appearance. So I guess I was wrong - what other shows does O'Rourke sit in on? I haven't listened to "laptop" or quartet era in awhile.

The sound of the cd's are great - I only halfway through the shows, though. I enjoyed the book that came with the 72 set more than the 90 set - perhaps because the story behind the 72 tour is a lot more interesting. The pics in the 72 set seem to be better quality, too. The 90 set, overall (presentation, etc.) is better, though. Very solid packaging, etc (which is what we are shelling the 200 clams out for, I guess). The Dead were more concise in their playing on this tour - which is not a bad thing, they just did not wander or go off on a weird tangent on these discs. The shows seem relativ

I always forget about the organissimo website, so I hardly venture over there - anyway they had great RIP Von thread going - some great stories. http://www.organissi...on-freeman-rip/ Below is Tesser's obit - which I am sure you already read, Lou. And I was wrong about the whole mentor bit in my previous post, with regards to Freeman and Fred. I don't run in the same circles as the musicians who played with Freeman, as oppose to Fred's, but after reading the comments in Tesser's piece, I now remember all the singers waiting in the wings to sing with Von and his band at the Apartment Lounge

I'm pretty sure it was this one.

Definitely gets it from his dad. I never saw a performer (Steve Earle) diffuse situations (drunk audience banter, etc,) better than Steve. Lot's of Steve banter is definitely planned, too, though.

http://archive.org/d...k.76.sbeok.shnf Per B.Jackson's blog entry - I don't think I ever listened to this show before - they sound like they are having fun. Great Yellow Dog Story segment. Always loved the older, fast Cold Rain and Snow.

Mellencamp in 87, while supporting the Lonesome Jubilee record, which was released 25 years ago. Great show.

Carbondale got a name check - that's cool. Still ain't gonna listen to it, yet. I might cave, though. Sure his voice is rough, he definitely "croons" more so than sings - but hell his voice was never his strong suit, anyway.

Hopefully he gets it back - beautiful guitar.

I thought he sounded better last week then he he did during the shows after the Together Through Life release - he definitely was more engaged. Perhaps it has to do with the introduction of the piano - I don't know - but he seems to be focusing more on the vocal delivery than he has in the past. Watching him sing, while playing the grand piano is quite the sight. The overall show was great - esp. Forgetful Heart.

Really? I think she inherent her pop's talent - great set of pipes. I am guessing he is proud (if he isn't he's an idiot).

Is this going to be a joke, Lou? If so, I'll bite - When? I haven't caught any of the Convention - typically they are always a bit of mess (both parties). I must admit the whole Costco/Romney bit is pretty funny.

Just listened to that this morning - it's a good one, but Warpaint got me listening to the Crowes again.

I think, more so than Von, Fred was definitely more of a mentor to musicians. Of course owning a club, Fred dealt with musicians a lot more than Von, too.

Thanks, Lou. Below is Howard Reich's review of last night's Wynton Marsalis' show - I am assuming, then, that Reich did not make it to Von's memorial, unless he booked it up to Orchrestra Hall... Anyway Wynton dedicated last night's show to Freeman. http://www.chicagotr...0,120676.column

In your impression, Lou, don't use the words Chicago, jazz, or his age and I think you will be fine. But it all seriousness, let us know. My neighbor told me that they were having it Christ Universal Temple, because it holds (for lack of better term) a very large congregation. I think they are expecting a rather large gathering.

Some of the cd's sold in those stores will be signed by Dylan, too. I never heard of this type of marketing (pop up stores) before, but perhaps I am out of the loop on such things. On another note I saw Dylan last Friday in Fort Wayne, IN. (nice town). Good show - cool to see him playing the grand piano, very rudimentary playing, but good. He sang while playing the organ, piano, harmonica, guitar, and even up front without anything, as he has been for bit now - not bad. The voice held up throughout nicely (by Dylan standard), even my wife commented how engaged he seemed throughout the nigh