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yes, i've seen em a couple of times in brooklyn. great stuff, i know one of the guitar players. really wanna hear the new record, but i feel like they dont update very often. i gotta catch a show soon.

I work around the corner from a couple of venues in Minneapolis, and I was coming up our building's garage ramp a few months ago when I noticed a trailer was blocking access to the street. I was about to get huffy when I saw Gary Louris's most distinct coif among several less notable men, and realized Golden Smog was unloading for a gig at the Fine Line that night. I said, "You're Golden Smog!" and Gary replied, "You're on a bike!" I told them to have a nice show and they wished me a safe ride.

ahahah, this is great.

So this was backstage at your gig?

i wish. it was by some molson canadian bus. you can see it in my profile picture.

you can check out our full album here if you got a minute, would be much appreciated

http://butchersblind.bandcamp.com

jeff tweedy - met him once after a show in rochester. he signed my copy of 'adult head.' i was really nervous and stuff, and i told him how much his music changed my life and all that sappy stuff. he was about to respond, but then we took a picture (which is currently my vc profile picture) and the security guards made him leave.

john stirratt - really cool guy, met him at solid sound. gave him a copy of my bands record. he seemed genuinely interested even though everyone was hounding him for autographs and stuff.

rhett miller - met him at a ryan adams show in upstate NY. he was outside ryan's tour bus, saying "hey ryan! its me, rhett! let me in the bus!" to no avail. i went up to him and asked "are you really rhett miller?" he replied with a dejected "yeah..." really funny guy, he had a big conversation with us.

gary louris - he signed my copy of 'vagabonds' after the show at town hall, nyc. i asked him about this particular interview he did a while back, and he said "you know, sometimes you think you're the shit.. and sometimes you ARE shit." wise words.

theres a bunch of others... these are the ones that stick out the most for me. im also too lazy to try and remember all the details at the moment.

that sounds awesome. pm me your email or something, we can figure it out

thanks man! will check em out

My band, Butchers Blind, just put out our first record. We are from Long Island, New York and are looking to get out of the 5 boroughs. We are trying to book regional shows right now (Upstate NY, Boston, Philly) and was wondering if anyone on here wanted to swap gigs with us.

If anyone knows any cool venues we should hit up, that would also be greatly appreciated.

You can check us out here:

http://www.facebook.com/butchersblindmusic

http://www.paradiddlerecords.com

Hope to hear from you guys!

thanks man! the sessions were amazing for this one. we were lucky enough to get some pro musicians on e gtr and wurlitzer. it just came together. the guitar player used to play in this band:

http://www.myspace.com/hymnsband

they have since broken up and i miss them big time. they were great live.

happy fourth of july guys, here's a new free song from our album:

http://www.paradiddlerecords.com

http://iacmusic.com/artist.aspx?id=142122

its called 'fine line,' and features one of my favorite guitar players. id love to know what you guys think

I wonder if there will be a bundle that does not include a tote bag.

seriously. they had a solid sound tote bag, they will definitely make a new album tote bag. fuck tote bags.

haha, definitely a good closer

i used to get caught up in these arguments all the time. i then realized that usually both parties give us a lot of great music. who are we to judge who is better? i find music more enjoyable when i care less about context.

'is this real?' is amazing.

thanks guys! glad you dig the tunes. we'll be releasing some more free tunes leading up to the release, so ill post em here.

hey all, we just released a track from our upcoming album for free download! check it out here:

http://www.paradiddlerecords.com/

you can also check it out on our IAC page:

http://iacmusic.com/artist.aspx?ID=142122

hope you guys dig it! let me know what you think!

did anyone get a solid ground campsite? if so, did you guys get your reservations yet?

I have no idea. You may be, however, the biggest Wilco fan here. Props.

I have to agree with the general sentiment here. I liked 'I'm Sorry Huston.' But 'Dancin' Ricky?' Not so sure.

I like how people like Thom Yorke and Trent Reznor are telling everyone the major labels on the way down and its a horrible way to do things. They have some valid points. However, they seem to forget that the financial support of these major labels allowed them to tour, record and build a sizable fanbase. Giving music out for free is cool, but only for those who have a ton of fans who want it. It's not so easy for unsigned bands nowadays.

For listeners, it seems like a good thing. Music prices are definitely gonna go down. Concert prices will probably go up a lot though.

I'm thinking a 70s Beach Boys type move. You know, after the whole smile thing didn't happen.

I just thought of it... they might explore a more blue eyed soul (not the song) oriented direction. They sort of got into it on SBS and it was almost there for W(TA). That's my guess, I guess. I mean, he produced Mavis and stuff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHW8OoQLUwM

The part where she gets sick from the mushrooms may be one of the coolest things I've ever heard.

I miss Franz.

See also: Growing Up - Bruce

That one part in Muzzle of Bees... you know what I'm talking about

I really can't stand Colin Meloy. I'm not gonna get into it right now. However, I was thinking about giving them another shot when this came out. Gillian Welch and Peter Buck? Has to be pretty cool. Worth a shot?

yeah, i agree. i feel its about the right time. a new record and a b-sides record would make this year rule.