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Tony Armas, Jr. to Mets Khalil Greene re-sign with Padres: http://www.rotoworld.com/Content/playernews.aspx?sport=MLB

I've seen him a few times but for $30 or so and under. He's doing a Red Rocks show with Emmylou in a few months with tix at about $45, I believe. I like Emmylou a lot, as well, so I may go. I have trouble going over $40 for just about any show (though have paid more a few times) anyway, but he's definitely a pleasure to see live. Great tunes, great story teller, great night out.

Well, somebody needs to do the finger-on-the-head twirl!

Well, according to the new "policy," you'll need to check that stuff at the door. Talk about putting a damper on an evening.

BOS renews Youkilis' contract for nice raise at 1 yr/$3 M: http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/reds...ox_agree_t.html

Thought I'd toss out a link to The Harball Times' 2008 season preview, put together by a slew of knowledgeable baseball people. I realize not everyone is into the deeper analysis stuff, but aside from the Baseball Prospectus (still waiting on the 2/18 release date) this looks like a pretty interesting read: http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/...n-preview-2008/

Wait, we're not allowed to bring weapons now?

I agree with the 2/15 and 11/11 shows. '73 is chock-full of gems, particularly (for me): 2-15 Madison, WI 3-16 Nassau 3-31 Buffalo 4-2 Boston 6-9/10 RFK I think the real stand-out stuff, even for this great year, is the fall and winter runs, though: 9-8 Nassau 9-21 Philly 9-26 Buffalo 10-25 Madison, WI 11-9 Winterland 11-11 Winterland 11-14 San Diego 11-20/21 Denver 11-25 Tempe 12-1 Boston 12-6 Cleveland 12-18 Tampa

Call it what you( or they) will, but I always get a kick out of them. The "Beer Barrel Polka"s and "Little Bunny Foo Foo"s and "Funiculi Funicula"s and "Adam's Family"s etc. Really more goofing/tuning but whatever.

Yeah, they play it out for a good 20-30 seconds. They did that on just a few occasions during the Disco craze. I forget what other shows have it, though.

Is that the ever-popular (and rightly so) Miami Jai Alai Fronton?

The take on '78 is pretty accurate. There are some gems that year and it's a year that often gets overshadowed due to '77. I've been downloading a lot of '78 and '79 lately, and I highly recommend 4-27-78 (Illinois Stat Univ.). Comprehensively, a fantastically played show but highlighted by the intensity of the Scarlet-> (and in particular) Fire. There's also a very fun and boppin' "Werewolves of London" encore.

That Pauley Pavillion tape was always a favorite back in the HS days.

Foulke slated to be a set-up man with Embree, at least initially: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?...d=rss.athletics What's the over/under on Carl Pavano?: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball...-2.html?ref=rss

Keith Foulke back to OAK probable: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?...8/SP3GUV411.DTL

It's actually kind of awkward to listen to. Like overhearing your grandmother talking about sex or something. Brent did the "take that fist and put it up in the air" rap a bunch back then on the "Blow Away"s. I liked that shit. The last "Far From Me" he did (NY, I think) had the infamous ad lib "this song's my last fucking song for you, bitch" in it. Obviously things weren't going well for him in the end.

Yeah, that's the "Maybe You Know" where everyone but a drummer or two left the stage and Brent sings it really slowly and emotionally. I've got it at home and I believe he drops an f-bomb in it, too. Kind of a strange and perhaps inhebriated version. The only time he did it at that tempo, too.

More info. is needed. Is it during a "Blow Away" or a "Maybe You Know How I'M Feeling?"

My specialty is hampsters doing the Virginia Reel in lederhosen. Sorry. I think you'll need to wait for Sir Paul.

I recently got ahold of sbds of a Nassau run from fall '79 that're just fantastic. I listened to the 10-31-79 on the way to work today and the China->Rider jam is right on it. Different from the greatness of the 73/74 Feelin' Groovy jams that I love but more intense. The "Passenger"s from this time slay, too. Brent had been in the band about a half year at this point and is full-on enjoying sharing the stage.

Have a fantastic day, fluffer.

I think you're right. Did you see that picture of him in my link? Looks like he's been eating heroin.

Rotator cuff. Out probably until at least All-Star Break: http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/reds...houlder_issues/

For anyone interested (and I'll add that I think Ratdog has gotten to be pretty decent these days, particularly with Kimock filling the Karan slot): Friday, March 21 at the O'Shaughnessy Auditorium in St. Paul, MN. Doors open at 7:30 PM. Show time is 8:00 PM. All ages are welcome. All seats are reserved. A small taper section will be provided. Mail order tickets are available at $48.00 per ticket. ========= Saturday, March 22 at the Riverside Theater, Milwaukee, WI Doors open at 7:00 PM. Show time is 8:00 PM. All ages are welcome. This is a General Admission show. Mail order tickets are avai

Schilling may not be ready for start of season due to lingering shoulder issues from last season: http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/reds...houlder_issues/