LouieB

David Bromberg used to show up with just about everyone during the 80s here in Chicago because he was engaged in violin making. His records are all uneven but worth a listen or two. As he used to say, his records "sold like hotcakes; ten cents a stack." LouieB

It is amazing to think that someone could have a hit single with a song about a real ship wreck, not all that long after it actually happened. You don't hear stuff like that anymore. LouieB

I have one of these and it does sound great. Well it will sound great when it gets back from the hifi repair guy. LouieB

I suppose this is ridiculous, but along with everyone else I would love a ticket to the smaller venue shows. Will even take one for Lincoln Hall. Will appreciate it forever. Thanks. LouieB

Strangely I agree. This is a very good organization and many folks pay way more than that for the livingroom shows. Incidently the Inspiration Kitchen on the west side of Chicago near Garfeld Park Conservatory serves absolutely wonderful food. LouieB

John Hartford was a wonderful musician. I still buy his LPs when I see them. Recently I was asked to loan some LPs for an exhibit about Amazingrace, a long gone club in Evanston. I once saw Hartford play his face and head for what must have been 15 minutes. So in addition to being a great guitar, banjo, and fiddle player, as well as doing clog dancing on an elecrified board, he could also play music on his head. That ain't something you see every day. Hartford made his name and fortune with Gentle on my Mind, still one of the great songs of all times and then just went quietly on his way

OKay so here is the deal. Some of us have records by musicians that fell out of fashion, died awhile back or simplly weren't that famous to begin with. In other cases there are more famous musicians that simply aren't that interesting to contemporary listeners. I have been thinking about this thread for some time, too long really, so when this one peters out I may quit. Being older, I have collected a large number of albums by older artists and many of them really aren't that interesting even to me anymore. Please do not post up any of the regulars here; no Kinks, no NIck Drake, no Bea

Phil Ochs is hardly overlooked too. He simply belongs to a previous generation of musicans who have fallen out of style. Talking about folk artists would be where I would start with this thread. Again, because I am older and collected records coming out of resale stores, the musicians of the folk revival weigh down my shelves heavily. Ochs sold plenty of records and got played alot (including his songs getting played alot by guitar toting youth.) When someone starts this thread I will lay a whole bunch of folks on ya. Okay see the new thread.....Do you want to talk about...I didn't think

You must have missed the memo. Inspiration Cafe is a very cool organization that helps homeless folks. Of all the charities this one is top notch. (full disclosure, I have a friend who is Education Director.) LouieB

All that is a good idea. I think what I was thinking was a slightly different thread really, so I am mixing apples and oranges here. More than overlooked artists I guess I am thinking of those who are forgotten, maybe for good reason. Ultimately many people know about Gene Clark because the Byrds are one of the all time greats and an influence on Wilco, etc. I am talking about the also rans, those lost in time because they may not have really contritubed to the music biz the way the Byrds, Kinks, Beach Boys and other artists who are constantly talked about here. Even groups like the Mo

Back in the day when I made mix tapes, the Gene Clark song was almost always on them. Great song. I still feel like he never really lived up to his potential. He sure had his share of demons. Sad story really. LouieB Several years ago I threated to start a thread about artists I have on my shelf that no one talks about anymore. That's part of the problem with collecting crap, you end up with alot of records that have gone out of style and favor. There are just so many musicians out there. LouieB

Wow, really? Well at least you like the Byrds. LouieB

As per usual with these threads, I do have several Gene Clark albums. He allowed his career to get derailed by leaving the Byrds a bit too early. Was lucky enough to see him with McGuinn and Hillman when the three of them were back out touring in the 80s maybe? Frankly if there is a forgotten MVP it is Chris Hillman though. He had the misfortune to just keep playing and not kill himself through hard living. LouieB

Actually one of the Pavement shows I saw (out of two) was really good. LouieB

Great. Another chance to get locked out of a show, but I have an old friend who works for Inspiration so maybe.... LouieB

Hey Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse are no slouches. They have written some of the greatest songs ever. This includes "Pure Imagination" which is also from Willie Wonka, which is often still covered by rock bands. Both of the musicals they did "Stop the World I want to Get Off" and "The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd" are two of my faves from my youth. Meanwhile Capital City is pure Randy Newman but I am sure someone else said that already. LouieB

Sorry I just don't believe that any musical group would stop just because of a marriage breaking up. Serious artistic differences maybe, but they don't call it show business for nothin'. Expect SY to be back in business sometime in the future. LouieB

I like this song alot too. Sounds a bit like "Emotional Rescue" era Stones. LouieB

They have taken alot of time off between most of their albums during the last decade actually. They rarely tour and rarely even play Chicago. Considering Sonic Youth is a going concern (and EDD really is not), I don't think SY will stop performing as a group. Unlike EDD where the lead guitarist and songwriter is a high school teacher, SY doesn't have day jobs. The rest of EDD also are pretty much full time musicians (well at least Doug McCombs is.) LouieB

Isn't there something against everything:?? Its called Buy Nothing Day. This one has been around for a few years. LouieB

Anotther band with a formerly married couple which still exists, though not Sonic Youth level, is Eleventh Dream Day. LouieB

Other bands with married couples survive. This is business, so I am guessing they will continue. Hell in some bands (the Rolling Stones for example) the members don't even talk to each other off stage. LouieB

Well that wil screw up everyone who takes the "don't buy on black Friday" vow. LouieB

I'll buy the Vic....but clearly have nothing to trade. LouieB

Really? I was there and in line. Crazy. Sound out in one minute or less. Now the webiste is gone... LouieB