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I've had Naomi on repeat these last few days.

Rick Perry and Chaz Bono were also born on this date.

Lou Barlow has a nice essay about it: http://thetalkhouse.com/reviews/view/Lou-Barlow-Beck

Cousin Jules http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HYxajGTWcA

This may not be the most original statement, but I think the Devil's fiddle solo was better than Johnny's.

Great post Beltmann.

Sounds like Koz. The first time I saw him he told the crowd that we were being too quiet and asked if anyone had any questions. When someone asked him about his guitar he mocked the guy's question, made fun of his (thinning) hair, and then basically said that they guy wouldn't be much competition for picking up women after the show. Needless to say, nobody asked any more questions. But I sure do like his music ...

I think I've seen him solo four times and the insult-the-audience shtick has been part of each show. I'm sure he's pissed off that his fans are "guys in tennis shoes" but he's got to deal with that in a better way than insulting the people who are paying good money to see him perform.

How was it? I've only seen Kozelek solo.

I saw it when it came out mainly because of the soundtrack (which could easily have been one of the many mixed tapes I made at the time). I don't remember it that well but I'm pretty sure that it included Fred Schneider and JFK Jr. in addition to Doe.

Always been a fan of that one ...

Funny on all counts. I distinctly remember buying that book based on the cover photo (and I really liked the book too). About a week ago my wife and I saw a preview for the movie and she said she'd like to read the book. I went looking for my copy and couldn't find it so I went to the bookstore to get a new one. All the copies had that sticker on them and I just couldn't buy one. I'm going to track down a used copy.

Philco plays Ripple in 1999: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FwnHQa36xs

Here's Buzz Osborne talking about it: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/earshot/shirley-temples-grunge-connection-as-679538

Yes indeed. One of my favorite books of the last several years.

Am I the last one around here to know that Shirley Temple Black's daughter played bass in the Melvins?

That's really bizarre that you mention that scene. A few nights ago I was flipping through the channels and noticed Easy Rider was on. I haven't seen it in maybe 25 years so I tuned it. That scene was on; I watched it and then changed the channel.

I've watched the first two and am looking forward to getting caught up this weekend.

Love Richard Russo. My favorites are Risk Pool, Nobody's Fool (which they turned into a pretty good movie that I just remembered has Philip Seymour Hoffman in a small but critical role), and Empire Falls.

Thanks for letting us know (and that totally sucks).

As others have alluded to, I'm particular about Dark Star. Those that I like are among my favorite stuff by the Dead. I feel like from 1969 though 1970 they really nailed it. For me, pre-1969 versions are not quite there and those after 1970 are too noodly. There are a couple outliers I like - the Veneta 8/27/72 and the 12/31/78 Closing of Winterland mentioned above by jw harding - but other than that I tend to stick to 2/13/70, 2/27/69 (Live Dead), anda couple of others.

Not heard but (sort of seen): I saw an article about Seth Meyers leaving SNL and it showed him in his office packing stuff up and there was a framed Wilco poster on the wall behind him.

I liked that one. I appreciate that he didn't just pick the best songs but that he brought it through the current day and tried to tell the whole story.

What do you think? Pitchfork sure liked it. My copy is on its way and should arrive today.