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You're telling me, I figured out a way to get there, but it's going to take a while and three different ways of public transportation. I am just hoping I don't get lost. See you there.

This is a quote I read from The Chicago Reader that reported what to see at Pitchfork Music Fest, and this is what they said about Califone, in which the magazine says they are working on a new album. "What began as a solo project for Tim Rutili upon the demise of Red Red Meat in the late 90s has evolved into one of Chicago's most singular bands-moody and impressionistic, sometimes beautiful and sometimes terrifying, with an avant-garde brain and a traditionalist heart. Last year's 'Roots and Crowns' (Thrill Jockey) is a mesmerizing journey through the fantastical of Rutili's modest yet myth

I know it's off topic, but hell no, Dylan also made "John Wesley Harding," "Nashville Skyline," and "The Basement Tapes" (though it's not really an official album) to just name a few after his surreal world era.

So I should be going to this with a buddy of mine, and I was basically wondering is anyone else going to this event? Because in all honesty after checking West fest's website they did not really give any specific information of where it is at or how to get there. So I was wondering if anyone could recommend a way of getting there via public transportation (I'll be taking the train from the suburbs to Chicago) or the best place to park if I drive there? But besides that, I really have been loving this band a lot since buying Roots and Crowns, Heroin King Blues, and Quicksand/Cradlesnakes. T

Well, they have some videos from the hey day of A.M. and Being There. I have seen "Casino Queen," "I Must Be High," "Box Full Of Letters," and "Outta Site (Outta Mind)." But that's it. I don't think they do music videos anymore, but if you're looking for any sort of video of the band performing I would suggest as others most likely would The DVD Project.

Within the album sleeve it says Tweedy and O'Rourke wrote the lyrics and Loose Fur wrote the music.

Yeah, the orginial version is on Harry Smith's folk anthology, right?

I love this song.

Yeah, I would say yes because they have continued to change their musical label/style that I can pull out any of their albums, and not have to worry that I'll be hearing the same record or something somewhat musically smilar.

I always thought Summerteeth's artwork was very cool.

Apparantly, you have not listen to some weird jazz. But I'll choose three solos from the last three records; however, out of any disc I enjoy all of them. SBS- Side With The Seeds Kicking Televison- Handshake Drugs AGIB- Spiders/Kidsmoke (It blew my mind because at the time I was only unknowingly limiting to myself to the normal blues guitar solo that has become very cliche a la Eric Clapton. But when I first heard what Tweedy was doing, it was like a whole new world had open up to me.)

I am usually one to lazy to write out tabs because I don't want to dedicate any time to it. But I believe the chords for the song are maybe this: For the verse (I just use power chords because it grabs the full effect of the song): Gb, then slide to A, then to Ab. For the chorus: It's something with Gb and D# (power chord on the fourth fret), and maybe something else, but I really have not bothered to figure out the full arrangment of the song. So basically just use that as a starting point, and just sing along with the song, and change the chords as Jeff's voice changes soon. If

Yeah I was supposed to be in L.A. this weekend, and I would have seen the show with a buddy of mine, but the plans got cancelled. I would've love to seen Nels without Wilco though just because I haven't yet, and I do enjoy his thousand different side projects a lot.

I know Miles Davis went to a music school in New York, and he took a music theory class, and I believe he got a B in it. It was in the bio "So What," but I don't own the book. As to the others, I am factuallly unsure.

I think I might get one in December.

Yes, we should have talked more especially more on the subject of music, but I was somewhat out of it because of being tired. Are you going to see Califone at West Festivial because I think that's really the next concert I am going to because I am out of town for a little bit.

I got back early today (I took the 8:40 train home and then hung out with my friends since most don't like my tastes in music), and I did not see the New Pornographers or the other two closing acts around that time. However, I was there early, and was glad they opened up their gates only 15 mins later than they were supposed to open rather than like Saturday (50 mins). I caught the Fred-Holmberg Lightbox Orchestra which I thought to be rather good. The only two musicians I knew out of the ensemble was Jeff Parker on guitar and Ken Voldmberg (most likely spelled wrong, but I am tired) on sa

Yeah, I saw that on Thrill Jockey's website. I think InGlenntion and I are going to go to that show, and I can't wait to go. Moreover, speaking of Califone, I read in the Chicago Reader description of Califone that they said the band was working on a new album.

Got back about 50 mins ago from train station, and it was a great day. I saw Califone first, and was amazed. I last saw them when they perfomed with Wilco at the Aud in Novemeber, and I dug them. However, I never got anything of theirs until about three weeks ago when I brought "Roots and Crowns," which I have been loving. They played most stuff from "Roots" with songs such as "Pink And Sour," "Spiderhouse," "The Orchids," "The Eye You Lost In The Crusades." And their song opener I am actually unsure of because I can't remember for some strange reason. But I enjoyed their set throughly, and

Got back to my house about an hour ago because I had to take public transportion, but tonight was alright. I did not see Slint perform "Spiderland" because I was at the other stage sitting as close as I could be to the stage or along the fence. GZA performing "Liquid Swords" was good expect I could not appreicate it's value enough because I always have trouble understanding rappers live. Sonic Youth's performance of "Daydream Nation" was great, but the crowd suck! One it was jammed packed that one could not move at all. Second, when the band started to play, all 16,000 people jammed into

a great job.

Well, if romance is your hardship, I would obviously say Bob Dylan's "Blood On The Tracks" or for a song of his "Don't Think Twice It's Alright." Or if it's more dealing with one's inner darknees, I would say "Pink Moon" by Nick Drake. But warning, it is very dark, but in reality, one can really relate to it. But of my favorites albums that is musically great, and on a personal level I can relate to is "Bad Timing" by Jim O'Rourke. It really hits the strides, the lows, and the highs of life. However, there are no lyrics, but within O'Rourke's guitar playing and backing musicians there are

is called pronto. Right?

I am not sure as to what cause the lyrics to "ELT," but if you read Greg Kot's fantastic "Learning How To Die" book, in the chapter on the album Summerteeth, Kot writes what was going on in Tweedy's personal life that caused him to write the album's very dark lyrics. Moreover, the chapter includes books that had a huge influenced on what shaped Tweedy to write more abstract lyrics, which I found very interesting. Sorry if that it is not specific enough.

I think there is another topic where this is discuss more, but I am too lazy to look. But yes, I do believe they are saying, "smoke pot" in the background of the bridge. For instance, if you watch the version on the film "I Am Trying To Break Your Heart," you can hear John singing it clearly. Moreover, during the commentary at that part, I think one of the band members says that now everyone will know what they are saying at that part.