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Bob Lefsetz on Widespread Panic vs. Britney Spears

November 9, 2009
Widespread Panic by ToddWickersty

For those who don’t know, Bob Lefsetz (@lefsetz) is a somewhat “outspoken” music-industry figure.  He can tend to rant in many of his articles, but his ultimate redeeming trait is calling bullshit where it stands.  He’s a voice for those among us, old and young, who believe the current state of the pop music industry [...]

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As If Cassettes Weren't Enough…

August 26, 2007

…just bought these two:

Pioneer PL-400 Turntable: original advertisement

Grado Prestige Black Cartridge: link
So… just have to get a preamp since my reciever has no phono inputs and I’m set. That is, I officially have way too many components in my stack.
Hey dad, do you still have that vinyl brush?

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Interview: Keller Williams

June 15, 2007

About a month ago I had a chance to talk to Keller Williams via phone about his new album, this summer’s tour, his new bandmates, Bob Weir, the future, and everything in between. I believe he was walking around in the woods at the time as you’ll see in his first response. Throughout [...]

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Keller Williams on Cubs vs. Pirates: "I'll go with the home team."

May 10, 2007

Just got off the phone with Keller Williams this morning for an interview that went quite well.  I have audio of the whole thing and you should see it up here in the next day or two.  Right now I’m off to Wrigley Field for the Cubs vs. Pirates game, in which Keller has predicted [...]

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Merry Christmas

December 25, 2006

 
So who’s doing what this next week?
Big New Year’s Show plans?
Going to Family Groove Company in Dundee, IL, this Wednesday?
Leave some comments, Merry Christmas everyone.

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Probably Should Have Seen This Coming…

December 19, 2006

Rock legends sue over online concert streams (via CNet):
Wolfgang’s Vault offers thousands of recordings of rare audio and video music performances collected over 30 years by Bill Graham, a famous concert promoter who died in 1991.
On Monday, major rock names including Grateful Dead Productions, Carlos Santana and members of Led Zeppelin and The Doors, sued [...]

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Trey Busted: Does This Mean No Spring Tour?

December 15, 2006

Just picked up from LiveMusicBlog.com and Phish.net:
Trey Anastasio was arrested this morning for “DWI – Drugs,” “Third-Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation,” and “Seventh-Degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance.” [Phish.net]

Picture from SmokingGun.com.
I’m not sure what to say. I mean it was apparent that the guy had a prescription drug problem just from reading interviews [...]

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Burning Oak's Best of 2006

December 13, 2006

If you really want to know what I listened to this year, you’d be better off checking out my Last.FM. But as far as this year’s newbies go, here’s my picks. For the smaller artists you may not know, I’ve included online links to purchase their tunes. For the rest, go support [...]

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Quotables: I Must Inquire Internet…

December 4, 2006

…Can you still have fun?
Just ran across a good article written by David Steinberg (of ZZYZX Stat Fame) for jambands.com back in August of this year. Here’s the link to the full article, and a segment that I liked most:
“One of the great things about the jambands scene has always been the lack of [...]

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2007 Ski Jam

November 14, 2006

If I happen to be working on New Year’s Eve, this may be a good alternative to get my fix for the holidays… some awesome live music *and* snowboarding, it’s a dream come true.
Ski Jam 2007 – Steamboat Springs, CO – Jan 9-14, 2007
Lineup Includes:
Zilla -:- New Monsoon -:- South Austin Jug Band -:- Rose [...]

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