Oil Can Boyd

Agree. Really enjoyed this one.

Last night: Cat Power Sings Dylan: The 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert. Really enjoyed it - partly because about halfway through a friend of a friend (who had some connection to the venue) found me a brought me to a seat in the very front row, right in front of Chan.

Saw the Zone of Interest yesterday and I am still sorting it out.

Agree. And partly why it was so startling to hear while I shopped.

Secret of the Sea in my local Trader Joe's yesterday

I am not a gamer but I really enjoyed this book.

Two Gary Smith related concerts in March in Somerville MA. Per Tanya Donelly: Very excited! to announce Fort Nights, a weekend celebrating Gary Smith and the music he loved (& managed, produced, and championed). March 15 Crystal Ballroom (Buffalo Tom, Tanya Donelly, Fuzzy, and special guests) March 16 Somerville Theatre (Billy Bragg, Kristin Hersh, Arc Iris, Donelly & Janovitz, and special guests) @somerville_theatre @crystalballroomsomerville Fri: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/01006026A94B45CD Sat: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0100

She did not get to meet them though she was near them. She was also an extra in Little Women a few years ago and met most of the stars on that one.

My daughter was an extra in the movie. Her shoulder is prominently featured in one scene. But I agree - really enjoyable movie.

Ha! They're working on a 52-song, four album project called Deck. Might require a national tour.

Hallelujah the Hills

To me the first Big Audio Dynamite is one of those albums that brings me back to a very specific time and place. I was 20, taking time off from college, living in my first apartment. I had a cassette (which dates myself) with this album on one side and REM's Reckoning on the other, and I spent a lot of time walking around with my Walkman, trying to figure things out. Just listened and I still like it. The Bottom Line, E=MC2, Medicine Show - so good!

Wow - I listened to that a ton for a long period but haven't put it on in years. I'll give it a listen.

With the Feelies! Jealous.

Buffalo Tom

Wilco is one of six awardees at MassArt's Common Good Awards which "will celebrate the integration of arts and culture in civic life, honoring those who push boundaries in advocacy, teaching, placemaking, and creation, emphasizing the arts' public influence on problem-solving and quality of life." From the nomination: "American rock band Wilco will be honored for Solid Sound, the festival they founded in 2010 in partnership with the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (Mass MoCA) in North Adams. MassArt will honor them for their incredible work with Mass MoCA, for their commi

Ha! It was nice to see you there - and great shots as always!