PopTodd

I saw them open for Violent Femmes (with Shane) in 1989). It's amazing how well the other guys cover for him when he forgets lyrics or wanders off stage or whatever. At any rate, they're a far superior band WITH him, no matter what he does. Good to see him back.

Only if Willie Nelson is already in the Hall. Yeah, call him country if you want, but he has meant as much to Rock and Roll as any of the other inductees this year.

Bananafish

I love me some YLT, but "Upside Down" or "Pablo & Andrea" would have been my top pix for them.

Didn't Malkmus use Damon Albarn's place, then screw his girlfriend, prompting and inspiring Blur's 13 album? All rumour, of course, but a pretty persistent one. In other words, damn.

I wouldn't either. Not that there's anything wrong with the link, itself, but it is pretty hoary (and whorey) of me to post that. Good for you for sticking to your principles! And thanks for the feedback, caliber.

No, THIS is the best song ever! (Oh yeah, total self-promotional post!)

Brian Eno - Another Green World Start him near the beginning.

Latcho Drom (OST) Los Lobos - Kiko The New York Jazz Ensemble - The Bunk Project (dixieland project feat. Woody Allen) Super Furry Animals - Rings Around the World

Go to Geoff Benge's Guitar Shop on Damen (and Addison). Many of the guitars will be out of your range, but he may have some cheapos, too. Also, Geoff is a great guy and a MASTER repairman and luthier. www.geoffbengesguitarshop.com Seriously. Call ahead though, to see if he has anything for you. He just may. And, if he does, it'll be better than anything you'll get for the same price at Guitar Center.

You're in TX. There have to be a billion little, independent guitar stores near you. Go to one of those and pick up a decent used instrument. You can get a good deal there and also build a relationship with somebody who actually KNOWS guitars and will help you out in the future. It's like getting to know a good mechanic that you can trust.

Yeah, it's for WXRT "VIPs". But, you know, that's how I met Louie and Wendy (we all won tix to that Steve Earle show a couple of months ago) and, therefore, found this place to begin with. So, it ain't all bad. Just an FYI for you Chicagoans. And a "NEYAH-NEYAH" to you non-Chicagoans. (sorry.) EDIT: Sorry if this was covered in the "Residency" thread, but I wasn't gonna sift through all 10 pages there.

12/10/07: www.iacmusic.com/thegoodstuff

Tried downloading, but being at work kinda throws a kink into that whole thing. I will check you out at myspace though, when I get a chance. Thanks.

You absolutely stole my answer. This one is a lot of fun, if not wholly representative of the man. It's RT solo/acoustic (as you wanted), but covering songs from -- as you could have guessed -- the last 1000 years. Literally. From Olde English and Welsh ballads to Cole Porter to Britney Spears. It's a lot of fun.

12/6/07: Bloque - Bloque Robert Plant & Allison Krauss - Raising Sand Willie Nelson - 16 Greatest hits Wilco - Yankee Hotel Foxtrot Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Abbatior Blues/Lyre Of Orpheus

I said, "I'm so happy I could die." She said, "Drop dead," then left with another guy... -"The Angels Want To Wear My Red Shoes"

I forgot about that one! Might be mu favorite of theirs since The Biz!

Although, with only one vote, I have to go with Christmas Story. And also, Nightmare... is right up there, too.

Thanks. Forgot the link. I'm listening now...

Foods Of Chicago: A Delicious History Great show. Love those food-tour shows on PBS!

Thank you for the update, Sue! Wife and I are def. going to try to make it! -Todd (former Sub Rosa guy who misses you and Julia)

12/4/07:

I've heard that one before.