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    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

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    Ah ok now I’m being let go from my contracting job a second time in 3 months ‍♂Off to the job hunt once more. What an emotional rollercoaster last 2 years

    I am so, so sorry to hear this Craig.

    NFL 2018

    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

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    I thought it was a good game. It wasn’t a blowout, so that kept it interesting. For most of the game, since no one was scoring, I was kind of on the edge of my seat (rooting for NE), because I knew any score by either team was going to be hard for the other team to counter. The last few minutes were the least exciting of the game, because LA just seemed to fold.

    Today

    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

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    Yesterday I lost my job. Well, I think I lost my job because they sent us home and told us not to come back until we hear from them. And because their messages have been very cryptic. I suppose it wasn't technically a job because it wasn't permanent. But I lost the job I'd gotten not long after my dad passed away late in 2017. It was a surprise, as they'd already asked us for our availability through February and were talking about the project on which I'd been working for months lasting into the summer. 

     

    Today, as on most days, I'm questioning why I ever chose to go to law school.

     

    Wow, so sorry to hear this. I can’t believe even lawyers are temps now. (All that tuition money!!! I feel your pain!) I’m glad I bailed out of law school after one semester.

    NFL 2018

    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

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    I always look forward to the conference championships and think those are among the best games of the year. The Super Bowl can be hit or miss, but the conference championships are almost always exciting games with pretty evenly matched teams. This past Sunday was fantastic.

    Jeff Spring Tour

    in Just A Fan

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    It has been a while since I bought concert tix on TM. Can anyone explain this BS I got?

     

    "We apologize. We are unable to complete your request on this device.

     

    So that you may continue to shop, we recommend using a different device (laptop, phone, tablet, etc.). Using a shared device? Make sure you're logged into your Ticketmaster account."

     

    First time I ever saw that message. And now all the good tickets if not all the tickets have vanished before my eyes.

     

    I’ve seen that before on my phone. I have an old Samsung Android phone that does everything I need it to do except buy tickets through Ticketmaster.

     

    Good luck on your quest for tickets. Wish I could go but work sadly will not allow that.

    pre-Internet musical discoveries

    in Someone Else's Song

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    I am old. Most of my pre-internet music discoveries were from hearing bands on college radio stations, reading about them in music magazines, and by word of mouth.

     

    Initially (1990’s-2000’s), the internet gave me more exposure to word of mouth via message boards very much like this one, but music magazines and in-store listening kiosks also helped greatly.

     

    The last ten years have become information overload. There are no more music stores, but with all of youtube and spotify, there is endless choice and so I find I listen to less new music because it is simply overwhelming and there aren’t enough hours in the day. Music magazines that suit my taste have either disappeared or become prohibitively expensive. Online music publications don’t really work for me - I’m not exactly sure why..

    Live! Tonight!

    in Someone Else's Song

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    Thanks chuckrh. It’s nice to hear the perspective of someone who is a fan of all three acts (Finn, FM, Petty). I am one of the biggest Neil Finn fans on the planet, but am having a very hard time coming to terms with his joining this band. I was a big FM/Stevie fan 35 - 40 years ago, but over the years came to focus mainly on Lindsey’s solo work, so that contributes to my struggle with the current situation. It sounds like a good night of music. :). Not sure I want to blow $200+ on it though.

    Live! Tonight!

    in Someone Else's Song

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    Fleetwood Mac tonight. I'm a huge Neil Finn fan, so I'm pretty excited about it. Have seen a few vids of Mike Campbell tearing it up, too. I like Lindsey Buckingham plenty but this new lineup is interesting to me.

    Please report back!

    Most Anticipated Albums of 2018

    in Someone Else's Song

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    yeah it's a bit of a drag.

     

    i did an interview w/ Howe Gelb some years back and we talked about Joey a bit at the end... i ended up not putting it in the published piece but should probably post the full version sometime... he basically said that Joey felt like he needed a go at the brass ring and took Howe's drummer along for the ride. i don't think Howe was bitter about it (though i'm sure he felt bitter at the time), just that they had different expectations of their place in the music industry.

     

    I think it’s pretty clear that Joey has been going for the brass ring. Ironically, I think he would be held in higher esteem in the music industry if he had stayed the course and stuck to what he’s really good at. Joey is a great soundscape artist, and many of the recordings he has had a hand in are among my favorite things in the world. But a world class songwriter/hitmaker, not so much.

    Most Anticipated Albums of 2018

    in Someone Else's Song

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    yep. that's their best record.

     

    the first time i saw Calexico was pretty early on, and they invited Pinetop 7 to get on stage for the last song, a brilliant runthrough of this. i've never seen them play it again. sad face.

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-dBJ7lYv44

    OMG what an amazing song. I have seen Calexico many times, but never got to see them play this. I have a live recording that even blows this recording out of the water. Whatever happened to that Calexico? sad face.

    Live! Tonight!

    in Someone Else's Song

    Posted

    On a similar note, I saw The Feelies in Jersey City tonight and they played a full set of Velvet Underground songs. It was amazing and then they did a set of their own material plus three encores with covers of The Beatles, Stones, Neil Young, Patti Smith and The Modern Lovers. What an amazing show.

    Sounds fantastic! I love the Feelies.

     

    I can probably guess what some of those covers were based on songs they’ve recorded over the years (Everybody’s Got Something to Hide Except for Me and My Monkey or The Inner Light, Paint it Black, Dancing Barefoot). What Neil Young song did they do?

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