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How about a "biography" about a music label? I just finished Our Noise which is the story of Merge Records, one of the greatest indie labels -- started and run by Laura and Mac from Superchunk. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

He's playing at the Vic Theater in Chicago on Wednesday. I would normally be all over this, but the I'm going to stay in and watch the Blackhawks instead.

Uncool: Yes, 2008. I got shut-out on Winter Residency tickets. It was a great show and John Doe was stellar -- he closed with an other-worldly version of "Gimme Shelter."

The Band Chest Fever The Weight Stage Fright It Makes No Difference Long Black Veil

Shortest: 4 block walk from my office to the Civic Opera House in Chicago (Nick Lowe opened) Longest: 322 miles to the Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines, Iowa (John Doe opened)

I can't wait for new YLT. Great news.

^^^ JM was hilarious -- new material. My wife works with and is friends with his mother which made it even more fun since he references his parents frequently. And the Hawks won!

Lou Reed (solo) 1. The Kids 2. Busload of Faith 3. No Chance 4. Underneath the Bottle 5. Street Hassle

^^^ Jealous. That should be great.. I'm going to see John Mulaney tonight with one eye on the Blackhawks score.

^^^ I saw the Mad Max film on Monday and agree with your endorsement. Unbelievable, relentless action -- stunning visuals. I can't figure out how they actually make made this movie.