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Saw Glenn do a solo show as a part of a showcase by this radio show/podcast called Radiolab. Never seeing Glenn solo before, it was really cool to see him play his pieces, as well as describe his whole kit and all the strange percussion pieces he uses in it. I believe it was recorded for the podcast and will be available for download at some point. The other cool part was that the secret special guest turned out to be Reggie Watts, who is absolutely hilarious. If you ever get the chance, you have to see one of his shows. He also happens to be a very talented musician. At the end of the show,

As someone who was raised on Bruce and the E street band since birth (20 years ago), this news was absolutely devastating. Couldn't imagine sadder news. I was lucky enough to see the last show of their last tour (Buffalo, where they did Greetings in its entirety) and if only i had known that was the last time i'd see the E street band with Clarence. The band will go on, but will never be the same. I remember, i was at the show in tampa in 2008, the first E street band show after Danny passed away. It was one of the most powerful things i've ever experienced. Lots of mourning, but a strong se

I think they've said they are saving the new stuff for Solid Sound. And while it was a short setlist, i thought there were a few unusual goodies in there (Kamera, Company, Airline to Heaven, Theologians).

War on War was fantastic, the mix is really good for a radio broadcast

^Very Solid Advice When arranging parts like these, i like to write the part out in some music program like Garageband/Logic/Whatever with MIDI instruments. That way, i can drag the notes around and hear what it will sound like (roughly) before bringing in the actual musicians. Theres many "right" or "wrong" ways to do it, but ultimately whatever sounds best to you is what is going to be "right"

Deerhunter, but if The Antlers are the ACTUAL best Deer band. FYI new album Burst Apart comes out today, its really damn good

I've been really obsessed with trying to find a good Vintage harmony for the past few weeks, specifically an H59-1 rocket or an H82 Rebel. Not sure why i had this sudden love, but i do. Any recommendations on where to look? I've checked ebay and craigslist but theres not much to be offered in terms of choice, especially in the Rebel department. Living in NYC, im going to basically just tour around local guitar shops to see if any have one. Anyone have other suggestions on where to look? Are there websites for lesser known vintage guitars like these?

It seems like theres a tendency for Glenn to like songs nobody else wants to play (ie; Shake it Off)

Audio-Technica 2020, great sounding condensor for $100. Audio-Technica makes great microphones on the cheap

1. I am Trying to Break Your Heart 2. She's a Jar 3. Impossible Germany 4. Bull Black Nova 5. Side with the Seeds 6. Ashes of American Flags 7. I Got You (at the end of the century) 8. Remember the Mountain Bed 9. Via Chicago 10. Poor Places 11. Everlasting Everything 12. On and On and On 13. Summerteeth 14. In a Future Age 15. Candyfloss

As a 6'2" male, i couldn't agree more. I never push my way up to the front of a crowd, so if i am where i am, its because i arrived at the appropriate time. If you can't deal with people standing in front of you because they arrived earlier, deal with it. However, i have on occasion switched places with exceptionally short people at the front of shows if they ask nicely, im a sucker for that sort of stuff from time to time.

It's nice to see Spiders back in the set, i feel like its been absent (in its album form) ever since the "Evening With" tour

Boom, roasted

I'm excited for the Art of Almost, and Song for Jane Smiley's boyfriend. Just getting that out of the way now.

I'm jealous you guys got tickets. I was at the Monday night T5 show, i did everything i could to try to get tickets (including waiting outside the Mercury Lounge for 2 hours in single digit temperature). Glad to hear you guys enjoyed it though. Watched the webcast and it looked like a really good time, was a bit surprised by how emotional James got towards the end, he always has his apathetic poker face on. I did enjoy the extra effort put into the "All my friends" line "To tell the truth, this could be the last time". Fitting, as it very well could be.

Punch Brothers are the best newgrass/Progressive Bluegrass/Whatever-grass band out there. Five extraordinarily talented guys writing fantastic music, and they do a pretty good wilco cover as well

Broadcast (RIP Trish Keenan)

Maserati (before Gerry Fuchs passed away) Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band (before Danny Federici passed away)

I very much agree, i never liked the suburbs that much. Its a decent album, but not on par with Funeral or Neon Bible. I was definitely happy they beat out Gaga, Eminem, Perry, Lady Antebellum for the win, but i still felt like it wasn't "Album of the year". There were lots of albums that got snubbed from even getting best rock or best alternative that were far superior to The suburbs IMO, such as The National's High Violet. And while the National isn't quite on the same level as Arcade Fire in terms of popularity or mainstream-ness, I am hoping this Grammy win will mean that the voters will s

Just wanted to congratulate Mavis and Jeff on You're Not Alone's grammy win for Best Americana Album (which is now official on the grammy website)

That would be cool, but it would suck to go through all of that work if the band didn't even end up playing Misunderstood

Honestly, can't think of any Groups/Artists that were around for a while and never made a less than great album. Nick Drake Jeff Buckley These are the only two i can truly think of, and obviously they couldn't live out their full careers

Went to see the Punch Brothers last night at the Bowery Ballroom, and they had Radio Cure playing over the PA while they were setting up on stage