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Tyler Keith & the Apostles - "Do It for Johnny"

More so because they eschew smaller cities like NOLA now in favor of major metropolitan centers. I'm not a big fan of stadium shows, but I must admit that their show in Tampa in '09 was pretty great.

No love for NOLA. My U2 fandom is waning with every passing year and stadium tour.

The Deslondes

I was hoping for a NOLA show. Dang.

At the benefit show the AWs played in NOLA last month, Greg Dulli said their new album is in the can and will be released this year.

Real Estate

A new Decemberists album would be great. Not sure if they've been working on anything new though.

Yeah, as much as it pains me to admit, it's not really a memorable album. I could take a song or two from it, but overall it's not something I'm longing to revisit. I edited my list of top albums and replaced it with the Drive-By Trucker's album, which I find myself wanting to listen to again and again.

Thanks, kidsmoke. I very much appreciate the kind words & well-wishes. My best to you & yours (and to all of us) in the new year.

Last year had its ups and downs and certainly ended with a cluster of disappointments for me. However, my dad licked cancer again (a second type of lyphoma), and he's still with us. For that I'm eternally grateful and hopeful for a better new year. All my best to everyone to VC.

Rogue One, which i really liked; and incredibly for the first time, Miracle on 34th Street (the original).

Merry Christmas, VC friends! Or Happy Hanukkah. Wishing everyone at VC the very best this holiday season and in the coming year.

All the best to you, chuck. Sending positive vibes your way.

Did anyone catch Michael Stipe on Colbert last night? Good stuff! Here's a video clip: Interview: http://www.cbs.com/shows/the-late-show-with-stephen-colbert/video/31SwBxDrewo7253ygItLmshV_aGF_1NX/michael-stipe-wrote-a-book-with-no-pages/ Song: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/see-michael-stipe-james-franco-in-2016-themed-rem-parody-w456342

Big Thief Walker Family Singers

North Toward Home by Willie Morris