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I'm intrigued too! I hope someone signs up and let's us know what it says

Wow, what a shitty interview for Olson to give in the run up to those big hometown shows!

I stumbled across this, which is fairly explicit about the future of the band

"I felt burned out after that last time, and I did not like that record at all," he says. "It takes away from our catalogue."

"I love that we are now playing some songs we haven't done in ten or 15 years, or at all," he says. "But I don't know how I'm going to feel in six months. I don't want to make [new] Jayhawks music or keep the band going out of desperation."

"And I'm working on all kinds of crazy stuff," Louris adds. "Solo music. Side bands. Producing. Teaching. Like Marconi on acid! The Jayhawks may never be my No. 1 focus. But what a gift it is to have it."

http://blogs.houstonpress.com/rocks/2014/07/head_jayhawk_gary_louris_flyin.php?page=2

I saw them at Shepherd's Bush last night - the sound wasn't great but they played tightly and for nearly 2 hours. The highlight was a beautiful rendition of Tampa to Tulsa - I think I need to check out Tim O'Reagan's album!

Of interest for the future of the band - someone shouted out 'what about a new album?' and Louris said 'we have to make up for putting out that last one that was a stinker, this is the apology tour'. Which I guess could be interpreted as they might have another go at an album that Louris is happy with, but I sort of got the feeling that he felt a bit burned and this might be it...

You Americans! That's Cheryl Cole nee Tweedy - former pop starlet and ex-wife of Chelsea footballer Ashley Cole.  Definitely more famous in the UK than the far lovelier Jeff

Some more info here:

https://www.songkick.com/posters/11874808

No Olsen, looks like it is to promote the reissues.

The Jayhawks are coming to the UK! I wonder what the lineup will be...

https://www.songkick.com/artists/153726-jayhawks

Maple Terrace is full? Everytime (twice) I contacted them they said they weren't taking reservations until June.

 

So the lodging drama continues. Blackington Manor sent me an email saying my confirmation was invalid due to a mistake they made with someone else's reservation. So now I'm back to square one....ARGH!

The guy from Maple said: We regret to inform you that we have no availability for the Solid Sound Festival, our many times repeat guests have reserved, as soon as the dates were known.

Maybe he considers you one of those?

Williamstown Inn, is that different than the Williams Inn, which is definitely taking bookings as both my friend and I have confirmed reservations.

 

http://www.williamsinn.com/

Yep it is a different one - haven't tried Williams yet. 

We've made some enquiries this weekend. Maple Terrace is full, Orchards have rooms and Williamstown Inn is not taking bookings yet.

We're considering Orchards, even though I'm sure the motel type places will be quite a bit cheaper. Mainly because it would be good to have somewhere 'nice' to hang out if the little one gets tired of being at SS.

In honour of the new Autumn Defense album, here is my go at Every Day from Once Around. It might not be totally right, but seems to work ok.

Standard tuning

Capo 2nd fret

Intro riff:

0……………………….  0

…2……3……………0  ….2…..3

……2……2…0…2……….    2     2   0       0

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Em7   A7        D                G

Every day is a brand new way

Em7   A7          D               G

Of calling out the games you play

Em7     A7        D             G

Tell me what is on your mind

Em7                 A7          D      G

A dream that's true or a wish unkind

Am               Asus2 Am

   I wanna see

C                        Cadd2 C

   With a new clarity

Am                  Asus2 Am

  I wanna know

       D7

If it's you and me

Em7   A7            D            G

Everyone has a heart to share

Em7            A7                       D                G

But no one knows when the light will be there

Em7   A7    D           G

I can see it in your eyes

Em7   A7          D    G

This comes as no surprise

C#m7 Cmaj7 C#m7 Cmaj7

Riff - as intro

Em7       A7                D         G

Walking through this broken town

Em7      A7      D                      G

Friendly faces nowhere to be found

       Em7   A7                     D          G

And no one knows what is coming down

       Em7   A7          D    G

And every day is another round

Am               Asus2 Am

   I wanna see

C                        Cadd2 c

   With a new clarity

Am                  Asus2 Am

  I wanna know

       D7

If it's you and me

Em7   A7        D                G

Every day is a brand new way

Em7   A7          D              G

Of calling out the games we play

Em7     A7        D             G

Tell me what is on your mind

Em7                 A7          D      G          C#m7 Cmaj7 C#m7 Cmaj7

A dream that's true or a wish unkind

Em7 A7 D G

Cadd2

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1

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3

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C#m7

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Hi there viachicagoists,

Me, my OH and littley are planning to come across from the UK for this. We don't mind camping, but won't be able to bring tents etc all the way from London. Any recommendations/places to avoid when booking accommodation?

Hello by the way - long time lurker