smells like flowers

Me too. And Autumn Defense, of course. In fact, I like the idea of not feeling too much pressure to see everything-- more time to take in the exhibits, which I never seem to spend enough time on. Like bböp, I do have a vague sense of something missing. My friend is hugely excited about Real Estate, which I find to be pleasant background, with sort of Byrds-y sounding guitar but not enough hook for me after a few listens. But I'm sure I'll love it all and maybe find a new favorite.

Are you kidding? James Brown in 1965? The GODFATHER OF SOUL prize.

I think that one wins the prize!

Twiddle

I listened to it the other day-- it was fantastic. Thanks for the heads up!

U2 concert, in 1985 or '86, and they closed the show with "Bad" from Wide Awake in America. The last few minutes of the song, Bono was singing "Come on down" over and over and gesturing to the audience to move forward. I remember feeling a magnetic pull as we left our seats and made our way hypnotically towards the stage, everyone singing. Somehow chaos was avoided and we all got as far down by the stage as the crowd would allow. It was dreamlike and magical, and went on for several minutes. When the stage lights came up, the spell was broken. I'll never forget that!

Trying to stay warm in my freezing drafty cracker house so I was baking and listening to a Sonics record. The song "Santa Claus" was playing and I noticed there are 8 "nothings" in it. Lyrics below. Not too difficult to imagine this song may have drifted past JT at some point and planted a seed. Yeah Santa Claus Where have you been? I've been waiting here Just to let you in Yeah Santa Claus What you got on your back? Is there something for me inside that sack? I want a brand new car A twangy guitar A cute little honey And lots of money Santa Claus Won't you tell me please? What you gon

For a few minutes I thought you were talking about the Marvin Gaye song and I couldn't comprehend how the delivery could do anything other than delight and mesmerize. But it's that HORRIBLE early 90s song that goes "heyyyy what's going on." Wouldn't be surprised if that song, played over and over, is successfully used by torturers to get people to talk.

Sounds terrific! If there were leftovers, did the mashed avocado in the dressing turn a gross color? Or did the orange juice and vinegar keep it green? I made a slaw this weekend, too. Savoy cabbage, Apple, tangerine juice, evoo, and chopped candied pecans. Went great as a side to the chili and cheese grits that was my main.

Just checked the site, but you have to be a cable subscriber to stream the full episodes. I'm sure the shows will be worth the $1.99 Amazon charges per episode.

I brought my pencil

Jealous! No cable. Think I'm gonna have to pay for it on Amazon.

Aren't you in South Florida? Orlando isn't an option for you? You gotta get yer Wilco on!

Yes.

Was watching HISTORIC SNOWFALL coverage on CNN with my dad. His comment was, "it would be historic if it didn't snow."

I'll remember to look here for next time-- thanks! I ended up brining the bird with lemon, garlic and bay leaves, then roasting it according to Thomas Keller's easy method. It was moist, tender and delicious. Served with roasted carrots with onions and thyme. Just the thing for a chilly Florida evening!

I feel like roasting a chicken this weekend. I remember at some point last year, Tinnitus Photography posted a description of his favorite roast chicken method. It sounded amazing. It's not in this thread, though! Can you re-post, TP?

Watched "Behind the Candelabra," the HBO movie about Liberace and his long-time lover. It was actually pretty good.

I stayed there the first SSF-- it ain't fancy, but that's a great price! Paying nearly twice that for a similar small no-frills motel in Williamstown. And have to pay in advance. So it's a great deal if you don't mind the drive!

Fantastic!

Didn't even know this festival existed until today! My friend sent me a pic of him standing behind John Stirratt, both enjoying the Jayhawks set. Thanks for posting the FB link. Rhett Miller's hair continues to reign supreme.

Hmmm, this is interesting. I must admit MMJ does little/nothing for me, although Jim James is entertaining to watch. Not too psyched about the possibility of having them at SS. I guess it'd be okay as long as they don't take any valuable stage time away from the Wilco/Tweedy saturation I'm hoping for.

Just in case you're interested....A few years back, a guy named Ryan Dettra ran a club here and brought some terrific smaller acts to St. Augustine (Ted Leo, Portastatic, the Thermals were some highlights for me) and then he worked for the County and brought great bigger acts to the Amphitheatre (including Wilco in 2012). As it turns out, he wasn't cut out for the stifling bureaucracy of county government. So now he and some others run the St. Augustine Distillery, making artisanal booze -- this may make your list of things to do in St. Augustine! http://www.staugustinedistillery.com Ch

I don't give a fig what the critics think of this record; nor do I see any reason to try to rank it with Wilco albums. It's a collection of many astonishingly good songs, penned and sung as an intimate paean to Jeff's wife/ Spencer's mom. The songs are even better experienced live.

All these shows are at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. A converted church, about 30 mins north of St. Aug. A few years back, there were lots of great shows at the Amphitheatre: the Decemberists, Vampire Weekend, Flaming Lips. The guy that booked these shows no longer works for the venue.