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This:

 

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/carl-martin-route-box-double-a-b-footswitch

(there are a few of these)

Thanks, Atticus! This is exactly the kind of thing I'm looking for. Perhaps I can find a used one a bit cheaper. The search continues!

I'm wondering if you guys have a better idea for the vision I've got for building my first pedal board. Any advice or ideas are appreciated-thanks!

 

I'd like to build a board that allows me to connect to two different guitars (acoustic and electric), going to two different outputs. Ideally, my electric can go to a distortion pedal and then to my Fender Vibro Champ. I've got a DI and a couple other pedals for my acoustic.

 

I can only think of two possible avenues to take here: find/build an A/B switch that's got two inputs and two outputs, or use a volume pedal that's got two inputs/outputs. I've been able to try out a volume pedal, but there was a slight buzz depending on which input I was using (which way the pedal was situated). Not sure if that's the condition of the pedal I was borrowing or if that's just something I'll have to deal with. I should also mention that a plus for the volume pedal is that there is a dedicated input for my tuner, although that's not a huge deal.

 

Does anyone have experience (good or bad) with one of these? Or a different creative, solution that's worked well for you? Thanks for all of your thoughts in advance!

My Goodness, this performance is a world away from what I saw in Detroit at the very beginning of their tour. Kudos to the band!

Rhett just sat for a conversation on Marc Maron's WTF podcast. I've always been a fan of the music but didn't know much about the rest. The interview was insightful, to say the least. It's free, so have a listen.

 

http://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/episodes/episode_554_-_rhett_miller

Great find-thanks for sharing!

We'll be at the Cass Cafe tonight beforehand, if anyone's in town and has nothing to do.  Have a great show, everyone!

I'm curious to know if anyone else feels a bit... duped by the latency of information leaking out about the upcoming shows? First it's Jeff Tweedy, then it's Jeff Tweedy fronting his new/side/solo band and now there's a comic opening for him in Detroit. 

 

I would have bought tickets anyway.  I'd take Jeff Tweedy reading War and Peace on stage over no Jeff Tweedy at all, but I wish they would have been more forthcoming before tickets went on sale. Of the six people in our group, two haven't seen him perform live in a solo setting.  They may not have been as keen to purchase if they knew all of this going in.

 

I was thinking that little to no album release news was the new 'thing': a new marketing scheme used by record labels. But perhaps this whole band/album/tour was created and implemented without much forethought (intentionally)?

 

Excited as hell for the show next week!

Just scored 6 tickets on the main floor in Detroit. I tired using the 'picket a ticket on our map' feature and got shut out. Choosing Best Available and having them pick for me took a few minutes, but finally went through.

Do NOT stay in the Cass Corridor.  The area once known for pimps, prostitutes and drugs has done a lot of cleaning up, it's true. But I wouldn't stay there.  I'm not really sure what your budget is, so best bet will be to check out reviews on Priceline, Expedia, Yelp and whatnot. 

Insanely cool.  Thanks for sharing.

Agreed.

 

Good talk.

I'm not arguing the recording process.  I'm just suggesting a few of the tunes seem to be out of step with their progression as songwriters.

 

Don't get me wrong-I like the band and I like the album.  It's quite possible that I just set my hopes too high on this release.

I've been a Dawes fan since catching them at the Ann Aarbor Folk Fest a couple years back.  They're show was jawdropping to me.  The best way I can describe that experience and their music is that (without knowing a lick of their music) I immediately felt this sense that I'd heard their stuff before.  Not in a bland/generic way, but in a 'where the *hell* has this music been for all of my life?' way.  I got into Nothing Is Wrong first and moved to the more acoustic-based North Hills after that.

 

The above background aside, this record hasn't clicked for me just quite yet.  It's hard to put a finger on, but a lot of these tracks seem like filler.  This is disappointing mostly because it took two years to write and produce.  There are some quality and creative tracks here, though.  Just Beneath the Surface, Just My Luck, From a Window Seat and From The Right Angle are great.  The biggest con, though, lies in the cover of Hey Lover.  Dawes put a video of an acoustic version they did in a living room recently (

--about the 3:20 mark).  Slower and acoustic-driven is absolutely the way the final product should have been driven.  The album track is far too like the original for my taste.

 

I'm sure I'll come to like Stories Don't End as I get deeper into the actual stories and lyrics.  But right now it hasn't even touched Nothing is Wrong.

 

As a side, since Blitzen Trapper was mentioned in this thread, I thought I'd link a YouTube clip of my band doing "Love the Way You Walk Away'.  Hopefully you won't point out that our version is similar to the original   

_{I'm thinking about buying an Epiphone EJ160E (John Lennon acoustic/electric). Reviews look good on the net, but I'd like to get opinions from the folks on here. Anyone care to share stories/reviews/tips, etc? Guitar Center has it fro $600, but I've seen them for $500. I play an Ovation Celebrity and a Washburn Festival series now.}

 

_{http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Acoustic-Elec/John-Lennon-EJ-160E.aspx}

 

Thanks in advance!

I'm just jumping into this conversation, but from what I understand, Romney's assertion that 200-250K is middle income stands at a household level, not individual. I don't believe in the man or his politics, and to think even 100K for two individuals shows a lack of awareness that is striking, but it's important to note.

You might want to make an inquiry in this thread: http://viachicago.or...n-a-future-age/.

 

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On another note -- and I'm not trying to single you out -- but is it just me, or does the "thanks in advance" phrase seem to be ubiquitous these days? I'm accustomed to seeing it (or any variations) on cover letters and business emails, but not in threads where people are trying to score copies of recordings...

 

Maybe I'm just burnt out from doing nothing but transcribing interviews all day...

 

Thanks. I searched that thread a while back, but I'll post there instead of just poking around this time.

 

In regards to 'thanks in advance'... I dunno... I didn't really think about my choice of words when composing the question. I've met some real dick tapers in the past and I guess I wanted to show my appreciation for someone's hard work (and hopefully their sharing tendencies). That way, if the unknown taper wasn't sure about sending a copy my way, they may be swayed by my advance thank you.

 

While we're at, let's discuss your use of the word 'score'... Just kidding. Had to show a bit of snark. Cheers!

Sorry to bump this, but I'm wondering if anyone has seen this show around or may know of someone who hasn't shared with the general public?

 

Thanks in advance.

For what it's worth, my listening to the Demos and Engineer's Demos FAR outweighs my listening of the studio release. It would be great to get that stuff in an official capacity.

 

As for more film footage, I'd buy anything and everything I could get my hands on from the making of that album (and the time period around it). I started listening to the band because of that album.

Sorry if this was posted earlier, but doesn't the verse structure of Dawned on Me sound EXACTLY the same as Glad It's Over? It's almost as if they decided this alternative incarnation of the melody fits better.

 

I didn't mind Glad It's Over, but this is much better. So far.

For some reason, the album cover reminds me of this:

 

 

Exactly what I thought of, too.

Loved the Makers Mark. A little stronger than the Jack, but it was great on the rocks with a couple drops of water.

 

Might be my new favorite bourbon.

 

 

Maker's has been my favorite since around 2000 and I even have a cool story as to why it's so...

 

I was attending the high school graduation party of my girlfriend's little brother. The party was rolling, the keg was kicking and everyone was enjoying themselves. Halfway through my gf's Dad (some big-shot, Southern lawyer) asked me to go make him a Maker's and soda. So I go over to the table and wait for the woman in front of me to finish making her drink (also Maker's, but on the rocks). When I reached for the bourbon bottle she smiled and asked why I chose that one. I replied that I'd never had Makers Mark and this drink wasn't for me. She smiled and walked away.

 

I took the drink to the guy-he asked if I made good conversation and I said sure (not sure what he was getting at). He then took me over to the bottle, turned it on its side and pointed and the 'personal' letter written to each customer from Bill Samuels, the owner. Girlfriend's dad pointed to the lady and her husband (now across the room) and said 'Let's go over and I'll introduce you to Mr. and Mrs. Samuels'. Mrs. Samuels proceeded to make me the strongest Maker's and soda I've had to this day.

 

Sorry if this was a bit long, but it's probably my favorite liquor story. The Attorney General of Kentucky was there, too. Wish I had a fun story about him...

Green Man!

Great bump! It was definitely my favorite-est Wilco show to date! These days, as a part of a cost-cutting motion, I've decided against seeing the same band on the same tour on different nights. May have to see if I can score some tickets to the Ann Arbor show next month though!

 

But how can upper balcony at the Hill compare to 7th or 8th row (dead center) at the Royal Oak Music Theater?

I had a good time last night and did record the show. To my knowledge I was the only one. The previous comments about the sound were pretty accurate. It is a boomy room with poor acoustics and it is reflected in the recording. Stan did a great job and after the first two songs, he got it sounding better, but it is just not an ideal venue for music. All that said, it is very listenable and besides, there weren't be any other sources! The torrent can be found on etree:

 

schoeps mk41>nbox>sonyd50

 

Yes! A big, big thank you!!!

I'll be there, along with some friends. The Royal Oak Music Theater is a pretty cool venue and you can get pretty close up front if you get there early enough. It's too bad you went for eBay, though. From what I understand there are still tickets left...