LouieB

Lots of all sorts of artists wrote their own material pre-Beatles. Frankly if you look closely at any genre, this argument hardly holds up. Country artists, just the same as rock artists, in the early days did both. They wrote their own material and they took songs from professional writers. It just so happens that writing original material appears to be more of a priority for rock artists these days (which is a mixed bag) and lots of country artists tend to fall back on song pluggers now (though lots of them write their own material.) While most people are down on contemporary country

No relation to Merle I hope.... LouieB

There is one in the can.....Wilco at the Vic...let's get that one out now.... LouieB

The following is a review I read this weekend in the New Yorker. I had not seen it the week it came out. Not the last paragraph. LouieB IN THE WIND by JOAN ACOCELLA Twyla Tharp meets Bob Dylan. Issue of 2006-11-06 Posted 2006-10-30 Four years ago,

The Beatles started out as mainly a cover band.....many country artists wrote their own songs, mixed in with songs they covered from others. LouieB

I didn't like them when they first came out, but learned to appreciate them over time. Their cover of "Like a Hurricane" is terrific. LouieB

This is correct..... LouieB

Exactly..now what fun is she? LouieB

I would love to see this show at the Park West, but time and energy just doesn't allow it this time. Guess I wll go purchase the CD and use my imagination. LouieB

Nice place....far off the beaten track. LouieB

Where in the UP? Marquette or what? LouieB

Really. As always, if you are bored, there are thousands of other bands to see, check them out. LouieB

I got a copy of this the other day and except for some wretched banjo picking on lead, it ain't bad. LouieB

Happy Birthday!! LouieB

At least... More than that....Key Lime was their second major label though if memory serves me... They had already cranked out at least four albums on small labels. (edit Wikopedia says yes...) LouieB

But close enough for me.... LouieB

Mayor Daley couldn't be more pleased either........... LouieB

KoL don't seem to be on the cusp of anything. (This is the month the Decemberists are on the cusp...) LouieB

Wow, the Park West has finally gotten its groove back. LouieB

I have seen both in person and will attest that Marah is WAY better. LouieB

Good work....thanks, I for one totally appreciate it. You have saved me alot of thought. LouieB

What a fucking idiot...simple as that... LouieB

The Reader has the most complete concert listings. I would definitely check this and pick up a paper copy. I have not looked at the clubs, but you won't have trouble finding something cool to do. LouieB

Yea...no kidding. This setlist is almost identical to Chicago, but there continue to be a few change-ups each time. LouieB

No Depression. I have had a subcription since issue #1. LouieB