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I heard “Mr. Jones” by Counting Crows, and the reference to Bob Dylan. I started wondering, who is alluded to more in song: Bob Dylan or The Beatles? Dylan: “The Seeker” by The Who, and “Bob Dylan’s 49th Beard” by Wilco; The Beatles have “Life in a Northern Town” by the Dream Academy, “The Seeker” (The Who), and “Ballad of John and Yoko.” I know there are more but my procrastination to avoid work got the best of me. I know of other allusions - “Frank Zappa and the Mother’s” is in Deep Purple’s “Smoke on the Water.” Any help?

Marquise Knox Blues Band

If they were to release one without much fanfare, why not do it on the eve of Solid Sound? Those in attendance get to listen to its debut and, as an added bonus, everyone leaves with a copy as you exit the gate. Or instead the band plays April Wine and Asia covers.

Radiohead - Pittsburgh, Floor.

Great show last night in Milwaukee. I focused in on the drummer during Under the Pressure and was awed. The lights, sound, musicianship, all amazing. Damn.

Looking forward to Pittsburgh and will be on the floor. Hoping for Talk Show Host and Fake Plastic Trees amongst a rather long wish list.

I saw The Cars live. Unless the remaining members were playing a free show with free beer and an all you can eat buffet, I vowed never see them again.

Always great to wake up to discover that Radiohead is heading out on an arena tour (sorry for the formatting issues): July 2018 Sat 7United CenterChicagoUSA Tue 10Madison Square GardenNew YorkUSA Wed 11Madison Square GardenNew YorkUSA Fri 13Madison Square GardenNew YorkUSA Mon 16Bell CentreMontrealCanadaON SALE 24 FebTue 17Bell CentreMontrealCanadaON SALE 24 FebThu 19Air Canada CentreTorontoCanadaON SALE 24 FebFri 20Air Canada CentreTorontoCanadaON SALE 24 FebSun 22Little Caesars ArenaDetroitUSAON SALE 23 FebMon 23Schottenstein CenterColumbusUSAON SALE 23 FebWed 25US Bank ArenaCincinnatiUSAON

Great show. Lyric Opera House sound was an A+. Yep: see them if you can!

Going Tuesday and Wednesday nights in Chicago as they close out this leg of the tour. On the last night of the European leg, they played all of “The Boxer” to open the show. Fingers crossed for a special night. I have never been disappointed in previous shows. Fired up.

War on Drugs - Grade A show, despite the venue (Aragon, Chicago).

Sept 2003 at the Auditorium Theater. They opened with a very ethereal version. You should be able to find it on sooutoftune.org. A very unique take.

Anyone going to see Pete do Classic Quad? They released some some "less expensive" seats for Chicago two weeks ago and did get one. Eddie Vedder will join the ensemble. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BeH0pY2T49c&feature=youtu.be

The album is currently streaming for the next 24 hours at TheWarOnDrugs.net (posted on 8/23)

Thanks for posting the analysis. It took me two cups of coffee to finish it (though it seems like he drank two pots of coffee while writing it.) I have not been this fired up for an album release in some time, and I am lucky that I have a long drive later that day. I look forward to cranking it up and having an uninterrupted listen. I just wish that they did not switch the Chicago show from the Riv to the Aragon. Oh, well - more get to see what will be a great show.

Roger Waters

Confirmed. The show at Thalia Hall in Chicago was the Son Volt concert that I have been waiting to see and hear for years. Well worth it if he is in your area.

Harbee's is decent for beer. Honky Tonk has BBQ. Skylark is about a mile away, but great for drinks and atmopshere - dive bar. Looking forward to the show, too.

Mr. Pete Townshend

Thank you for posting this. Terrific.

Feed the Man Drugs

I enjoy the box seats a great deal, but the issue can be standing vs sitting. I like to stand. I will generally do the courteous thing and step to the back. If you are in a booth, you are more like in a Vegas-style seat with table. It can be a hassle to stand. Generally people will stand towards the door area in your little private area. Being in this area makes you feel you are away from the hoi polloi and are kind of special.

It is approximately 5 PM and no phone call nor email. I am assuming I did not win the clock. The vigil is over.

You are correct. Great way to start the show, too.

There are a limited number of pavilion seats available via Jam Productions. They were going on sale on Thursday, but I just checked and pulled one for #103. It is now Friday about 11AM.