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http://www.newsweek.com/id/188279/page/1 This weeks Newsweek cover story on el Rushbo. Intellectual Conservative v. "What ever the kind Rush is" Conservative. The writer David Frum is gonna catch flack from all sides with the below.

I liked the new song. It seemed to start off a little bit rough, but the nice harmonies and the jam to the end was nice.

Saved is another one I never heard, before.

I don't own Under The Red Sky, either. Only heard a few of the songs in a live setting. Because of all the bad press on the album, I could never pull the trigger and buy it. I was in the same boat with his Shot of Love record (another "clunker") and I finally bought a used cd late last year and actually I like it quite a bit. So perhaps there's hope for Under The Red Sky (and Knocked Out Loaded and Down in the Groove, others I never listened to)

Steppin out is all live from England during the 72 tour. As far as cost goes I would purchase the cd's directly from dead.net It should be much cheaper. Even a 6 disk Dick's (the "biggest') is only $33. This being all said, I seem to remember in another thread that you won an Amazon gift card of sorts, so I guess that is why you getting it there. The dick's pick does seem a bit pricey though.

From Greg Kot.

Got it.

You don't think the union is taking some responsibility?

Just notice this on the New Yorker page. I haven't read it all the way through, yet. I only read few of Wallace's pieces, (have not even attempted Jest, yet) and from what I read it is definitely great stuff. I watched parts of the the Charlie Rose's interview that was linked in this thread and I thought it was pretty fascinating. http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2009/03...0309fa_fact_max

The above is his most recent band, I haven't heard that it is going change.

That would be nice. I am a fan but I probably would not see them by themselves. But it would be good they if are part of Lollapalooza. The Cure are being kicked around to play also, of course they always seemed to be rumored to play. But having both play would be like a 120 Minute Flashback.

I thought it was already illegal to sell any bootleg items with Phish (or any other band) likeness on them.

A nice piece in today's NY Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/05/arts/mus...ref=todayspaper from it: and I like this one too,

I just happen to throw on 1.9.00 tonight and J.P. sang a great (or least fun) version of Walt Whitman's Niece. I forgot about that one.

I gotta go with Some Girls, too. Song for song I don't think their is a weak one. Sticky Fingers is very close, but Knocking at times feels like it a bit long, though I love Taylor's solo. Let It Bleed has Country Honk and I was never was huge fan of Salt of the Earth on Beggars. All the records listed are great and I play most of them still quite a lot. Also Some Girls is my favorite on head phones; the guitars are mixed well and Keith and Ronnie's playing is great.

Updated info on new album. I am looking forward to the accordion. This year is already shaping up to be a great one for new releases.

I guess I forgot about that. I didn't realize they haven't played there since 96. I would think Red Rock's has recovered. Has Trey played any solo gigs there?

I pretty sure I saw Tweedy sing Igrid Bergman at Lounge Ax, once. I need to find the tape to confirm, though. or check WilcoBase 1998-03-26 1998-11-15

Have there been issues with Phish in the past at Red Rocks?

Is anyone going to see Mac and his band at Fitzgerald

I finally heard it. Weir's voice sounded great as well as the rest. It's nice that they are continuing to release these YouTube clips, it definitely perks up my interest with each one. Looking forward to catching a show.

The Dead rehearsing for upcoming tour. (a good thing to see) Unfortunately I am at a computer with no speakers, so I don't know how it sounds.

That looks interesting.

Pitchfork pretty much pans it: http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/reco...-on-the-horizon I have not heard it yet. I am planning to pick up tomorrow, though.

It is getting to the point where conservatives are thinking more about ratings; rather than popular and electoral votes.