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Hamilton Presale Info: PEARL JAM with special guests Mudhoney Thursday, September 15 at 7:30 PM PRE-SALE: May 26 at 10am - 10pm PASSWORD: HECFI ON SALE: Friday, May 27 at 10am 2011 will be a yearlong celebration of Pearl Jam's rich twenty-year history. The band kicked off the year with the release of a new live compilation album, Live on Ten Legs, followed by expanded reissues of Vs. and Vitalogy in March.

Sick double-bill!! Looking at the calendar, I may be able to make that Buffalo show. Great little venue too. Seen these guys in various combos over the years. Sick sick sick sick musicians.

Some truly brillant stuff and hidden gems in this collection. I had forgotten how good it is; http://bit.ly/m62Eaw Bob Dylan – The Bootleg Series Vol. 8 – Tell Tale Signs: Rare and Unreleased 1989–2006 [3CD edition] The Bootleg Series Vol. 8 – Tell Tale Signs: Rare and Unreleased 1989–2006 is a compilation album by singer-songwriter Bob Dylan and is the most recent installment of his official “bootleg series†of rare and unissued recordings. It was originally released as a double, and (limited edition) triple album. It was later released as a single album, consisting of disc one of the double set. The three-disc version of Tell Tale Signs includes a 150-page book, and some editions include a 7″ vinyl single with two tracks from the set. The album spans the recording sessions for Oh Mercy, World Gone Wrong, Time Out of Mind, and Modern Times as well as a number of soundtrack contributions and previously unreleased live tracks from 1989 through 2006. The collection also includes a track from an abandoned album Dylan had started to record with David Bromberg in 1992, and Dylan’s duet with Ralph Stanley, ‘The Lonesome River’. Although Under the Red Sky, Good as I Been to You and Love and Theft were all recorded during this time period, no tracks from these sessions are included on Tell Tale Signs. An alternate version of “Series of Dreams†was included on Vol. 3 of the Bootleg Series. “Dreamin’ Of Youâ€, an outtake from the Time Out of Mind sessions, was offered for free download on Bob Dylan’s site and was also sent to radio stations as a promotional single. The official Bob Dylan website offered a deluxe edition of the album, including a 150-page book and a bonus disc of tracks on top of the regular edition. Fans who pre-ordered the deluxe set directly from Bob Dylan’s website also received an exclusive 7″ vinyl. The first 5000 customers were also given a Theme Time Radio Hour poster. – Wikipedia mp3@320 Tracklist Disc one 01 “Mississippi†– 6:04 (Unreleased, Time Out of Mind) 02 “Most of the Time†– 3:46 (Alternate version, Oh Mercy) 03 “Dignity†– 2:09 (Piano demo, Oh Mercy) 04 “Someday Baby†– 5:56 (Alternate version, Modern Times) 05 “Red River Shore†– 7:36 (Unreleased, Time Out of Mind) 06 “Tell Ol’ Bill†– 5:31 (Alternate version of song released on North Country soundtrack) 07 “Born in Time†– 4:10 (Unreleased, Oh Mercy) 08 “Can’t Wait†– 5:45 (Alternate version, Time Out of Mind) 09 “Everything Is Broken†– 3:27 (Alternate version, Oh Mercy) 10 “Dreamin’ of You†– 5:54 (Unreleased, Time Out Of Mind) (the time of 6:23 listed on the album is incorrect)[7] 11 “Huck’s Tune†– 4:09 (From Lucky You soundtrack) 12 “Marchin’ to the City†– 6:36 (Unreleased, Time Out of Mind) 13 “High Water (For Charley Patton)†– 6:40 (Live, August 23, 2003, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada) Disc two 01 “Mississippi†– 6:24 (Alternate version #2, Time Out of Mind) 02 “32-20 Blues†– 4:22 (Robert Johnson) (Unreleased, World Gone Wrong) 03 “Series of Dreams†– 6:27 (Unreleased, Oh Mercy) 04 “God Knows†– 3:12 (Unreleased, Oh Mercy) 05 “Can’t Escape from You†– 5:22 (Unreleased, December 2005 recording) 06 “Dignity†– 5:25 (Unreleased, Oh Mercy) 07 “Ring Them Bells†– 4:59 (Live at The Supper Club, November 17, 1993, New York, NY) 08 “Cocaine Blues†– 4:40 (Live, August 24, 1997, Vienna, VA) 09 “Ain’t Talkin’†– 6:13 (Alternate version, Modern Times) 10 “The Girl on the Greenbriar Shore†– 2:51 (Live, June 30, 1992, Dunkerque, France) 11 “Lonesome Day Blues†– 7:37 (Live, February 1, 2002, Sunrise, FL) 12 “Miss the Mississippi†– 3:20 (Unreleased, 1992) 13 “The Lonesome River†– 3:04 (with Ralph Stanley, from the album Clinch Mountain Country) 14 “‘Cross the Green Mountain†– 8:15 (from Gods and Generals Soundtrack) Bonus Disc 01 “Duncan & Brady†– 3:47 (Unreleased, 1992) 02 “Cold Irons Bound†– 5:57 (Live at Bonnaroo, 2004) 03 “Mississippi†– 6:24 (Alternate version #3, Time Out of Mind) 04 “Most of the Time†– 5:10 (Alternate version #2, Oh Mercy) 05 “Ring Them Bells†– 3:18 (Alternate version, Oh Mercy) 06 “Things Have Changed†– 5:32 (Live, June 15, 2000, Portland, OR) 07 “Red River Shore†– 7:08 (Unreleased version #2, Time Out of Mind) 08 “Born in Time†– 4:19 (Unreleased version #2, Oh Mercy) 09 “Tryin’ to Get to Heaven†– 5:10 (Live, October 5, 2000, London, England) 10 “Marchin’ to the City†– 3:39 (Unreleased version #2, Time Out of Mind) 11 “Can’t Wait†– 7:24 (Alternate version #2, Time Out of Mind) 12 “Mary and the Soldier†– 4:23 (Unreleased, World Gone Wrong) http://bit.ly/m62Eaw

^^ see the other thread

I haven't gotten anything yet, but usually when Copps goes presale, the password is; HECFI I'll post if I get any info.

haha! Gotta love da pugs. I don't know how much longer our last one is gonna last. She's 14 and becoming very geriatric Hopefully Marley will get at least one more fun summer hanging by the pool. Snort snort snuffle pug pug pug.

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http://bit.ly/myFkOo Wanda Jackson – The Party Ain’t Over Back in 2004 and hot off the successes of White Blood Cells and Elephant, alt-rock hero/guitar god/man of the decade Jack White reached out to his longtime idol, country legend Loretta Lynn, in the hopes of bringing her out of retirement to record new material. The result was one of the most acclaimed albums of the year, Van Lear Rose, on which White handled all production and guitar duties. White’s indie-cred helped propel Lynn’s legend to new heights and introduce her vast catalog to a new generation of listeners and fans, as was evidenced by the release of last year’s Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn, a tribute album that featured pop acts of all kinds, from Paramore and Kid Rock to Jack White’s own White Stripes. White proved to be the perfect candidate for the job; his inherent devotion to Lynn’s musical style of old kept the album from veering off into hackneyed attempts at updating a very established artist’s sound, while his carefully added touches here and there made Lynn sound simultaneously hip and as much her old self as ever. So when the news of White’s plans to cut an LP with another one of his idols, rockabilly/country legend Wanda Jackson, surfaced, comparisons were inevitable. Here was White, again at the helm of another revered country singer’s career reboot attempt–one whose music and image has left an indelible mark on White’s own. But from the blasts of horns that herald the start of the record on Jackson’s splendid album-opening cover of the classic “Shakin’ All Overâ€, it’s clear that things couldn’t be more different this time around: The Party Ain’t Over is less an attempt at career revival and more like a celebration of Jackson’s storied career. Where Loretta Lynn rediscovered her songwriting abilities on Van Lear Rose, Jackson tries her hand at reinterpreting a carefully picked mix of old standards and contemporary tunes, to great effect. Even the most recent of the covers on the record, Bob Dylan’s “Thunder on the Mountain†and Amy Winehouse’s “You Know I’m No Goodâ€, were originally written with a lean to the retro side of things that, with White’s huge arrangements, suit Jackson perfectly. Her signature rasp is as intact as ever and she lets loose on a number of tracks, perhaps no more than she does on the aforementioned “Shakin’ All Overâ€. Jackson sounds most at home on the 50s-esque rave-up of “Rip It Up†and the swinging blues of “Bustedâ€, made famous by Little Richard and Johnny Cash respectively. The surprisingly tender “Teach Me Tonight†sees the singer try on an affectionate croon that meshes perfectly with the dreamy keys and backing vocals. Her stirring rendition of Bob Dylan’s 2006 instant classic, “Thunder on the Mountainâ€, is another highlight. Jackson isn’t afraid to turn the tune on its head, changing the lyrical subject from Dylan’s puzzling ramblings about Alicia Keys to that of a certain Jerry Lee, while White adds a couple of fiery solos in between verses for good measure. Of course, the most talked about of the album’s song choices is Amy Winehouse’s “You Know I’m No Goodâ€. Packed to the brim with sexual tension, the sultry tune would be a tough sell for anyone, let alone a 73-year-old country singer. But her charm and snarling take on the racy verses win out in the end, easily making for one of the record’s most memorable songs. It’s interesting to hear White, who’s been a noted minimalist on his past records, embrace a much more bombastic sound on The Party Ain’t Over and make good use of the amazing musicians at his disposal. The star-studded Third Man House Band (which includes Jack Lawrence [The Dead Weather/The Raconteurs], Carl Broemel [My Morning Jacket], Patrick Keeler [The Raconteurs], and Jack White, among others) provides the perfect backing to Jackson’s rugged voice, allowing her to showcase her talents in a variety of styles; the Caribbean-styled “Rum and Coca-Cola†and the organ-tinged gospel of “Dust on the Bible†highlight her range as well as her band’s. A spare take on blues standard “Blue Yodel #9″, which sees Jackson yodeling her heart out and trims the accompaniment to just Jack White on acoustic guitar, closes things out in interesting fashion. All in all, The Party Ain’t Over proves to be a bold success. Most musicians Wanda Jackson’s age are content with resting on the laurels and acclaim they’ve collected over their career, putting out boxset after boxset of remastered and rereleased material. Rather than going the tired “return-to-rootsâ€/â€back to basics†route, Jack White manages to cast the legend in a new light, showcasing her skill as a performer and storyteller with his dynamic approach to analog recording. To be fair, The Party Ain’t Over wouldn’t have gotten half the attention it deserved if White didn’t opt to feature on, produce, and tour it, and in all honesty, it’d hardly be as interesting. That said (and despite his efforts to take a step out of the spotlight), it’s about as much his record as it is hers.- http://www.kingblind.com/ mp3@320 Tracklist 01 – Shakin’ All Over 02 – Rip It Up 03 – Busted 04 – Rum And Coca-Cola 05 – Thunder On The Mountain 06 – You Know I’M No Good 07 – Like A Baby 08 – Nervous Breakdown 09 – Dust On The Bible 10 – Teach Me Tonight 11 – Blue Yodel #6 http://bit.ly/myFkOo

I'm sittting here at home with a pug at my feet. Wish i could go. Went to a couple of pug events in Toronto in the past. Hilarious. Crazy seeing masses of pugs.

Yup, and with the announcement that two of our Supreme Court Justices will be retiring, we will get to see two new ones appointed by Harper. Guess which way they'll be leaning?

Totally diggin' this while working today ~ He trades you dimes for nickels and calls watermelons pickles, you never met that funny reefer man? All the vipers love their mezrow. Bust your cork on peppermint candy! Who should enter, but the man from Harlem? Sorry jake, you got here late, all the jive is gone. I know how you feel, don't be a 'fraidy, you'll find what I mean in any ol' field. Light up! http://bit.ly/j76nMn Various Artists – Dope & Glory Dope and Glory is a collection of ’30s and ’40s vocal jazz music with marijuana as the single defining theme. Both esoteric and carefree, the compilation album is a perfect release for Germany’s Trikont, philosophy and political science graduate Achmin Bergmann’s record label that grew out of a small left-wing publishing house that was distributing Mao’s Little Red Book and Che Guevara’s diary. Dope and Glory is an amazing insider look at a subculture of disobedience that was paired with jazz, one of the defining outsider artistic movements of the 20th century. New Orleans, the original reefer city, is represented here through Louis Armstrong among others, and Chicago and the jive culture center of Harlem are conjured and referenced by the likes of the archetypal “reefer man,†Milton “Mezz†Mezzrow. Marijuana is mentioned in every song, whether as “reefer,†“jive,†“weed,†“viper,†“golden leaf,†or “Texas tea.†There’s a certain levity to hearing Julia Lee sing about trying “spinach†in “Spinach Song,†or the grooviness of Cab Calloway’s semi-sinister “The Man From Harlem.†But the jazz music on Dope and Glory stands on its own as sublime, uplifting, and influential regardless of the theme. For one thing, Dope and Glory proves how pervasive reefer culture was amid the jazz scene. Luminaries accepted by mainstream America — like Benny Goodman (“Texas Tea Partyâ€), Cab Calloway, Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole (“Hit That Jive Backâ€), and Tommy Dorsey — appear throughout the collection. In the end, Dope and Glory is an ethnomusicological curiosity, a political album, and a simply great set of jazz. The artists score points for the revolutionary potential of music, but at the same time, they’re just laying down some smoking tunes. mp3@192-224 Tracklist CD 1 01 Sendin’ The Vipers – - – Mezz Mezzrow & His Orch 02 Vipers Drag – - – Fats Waller 03 When I Get Low I Get High – - – Chick Webb & His Orch 04 I’m Gonna Get High – - – Tampa Red & The Chicago Five 05 Spinach Song – - – Julie Lee & Her Boyfriends 06 Do You Dig My Jive? – - – Sam Price & Texas Bluesicians 07 Ol Man River – - – Cootie Williams 08 Knockin’ Myself Out – - – Yack Taylor 09 Reefer Man – - – Harlan Lattimore 10 The Man From Harlem – - – Cab Calloway 11 Here Comes The Man With The Jive – - – Stuff Smith & His Onyx Club Boys 12 If You’re A Viper – - – Bob Howard & His Boys 13 Texas Tea Party – - – Benny Goodman 14 Light Up – - – Buster Bailey’s Rhythm Busters 15 Jack, I’m Mellow – - – Trixie Smith 16 Sweet Marihuana Brown – - – Barney Bigard Sextet 17 Viper Mad – - – Sidney Bechet with Swingers 18 Weed Smokers Dream – - – Harlem Hamfats 19 The “G†Man For The “T†Man – - – Cee Pee Johnson 20 All The Jive Is Gone – - – A Kirk & His 12 Clouds Of Joy 21 Stuff Is Here – - – Bob White 22 Weed – - – Bea Foote 23 Knockin’ Myself Out – - – Lil Green 24 If You’re A Viper – - – Lorraine Walton 25 Save The Roach For Me – - – Buck Washington CD2 01 Killin’ Jive – - – Cats & The Fiddle 02 Mary Jane – - – Meltone Boys 03 Sweet Sue, Just You – - – Louis Armstrong 04 Hit That Jive, Jack! – - – Nat king Cole Trio 05 All Tweed Up – - – Sam Price 06 Golden Leaf Strut – - – Original New Orleans Rhythm Kings 07 Reefer Head Woman – - – Jazz Gillum & His Jazz Boys 08 Blue Reefer Blues – - – Richard Jones & His Jazz Wizards 09 I’se A-Muggin, Pt 1 – - – Mezz Mezzrow & His Orch 10 I’se A-Muggin, Pt 2 – - – Mezz Mezzrow & His Orch 11 Jive Man Blues – - – Frankie Jaxon 12 Knockin’ Myself Out – - – Big Bill Broonzy & Jean Brady 13 Muggin’ The Blues – - – Richard Jones & His Jazz Wizards 14 Mellow Stuff – - – Lil Johnson 15 Minor Goes A Muggin – - – Tommy Dorsey 16 Reefer Man – - – Cab Calloway 17 Try Some Of That – - – Oscar’s Chicago Swingers 18 Dopey Joe – - – Slim & Slam 19 The Stuff Is Here And It’s Mellow – - – Cleo Brown 20 Don’t Credit My Stuff – - – Cedar Creek Sheik 21 A Viper’s Moan – - – Willie Bryant & Orch 22 Chant Of The Weed – - – Don Redman & Orch 23 Smoking Reefers – - – Larry Adler 24 Muggles – - – Louis Armstrong 25 Willie The Weeper – - – Frankie “Half Pint†Jaxon http://bit.ly/j76nMn

For one song, for one night, but WOW!!! add a little Nick Mason too

There was an empty seat beside me. I wasn't complaining, but it's too bad when there's somebody who wanted to be inside who could have then experienced the show. That 9th row seat in the middle was right around where Jonathan Demme was seated. Maybe his date stiffed him

Same here. MediaMonkey rocks!

It was posted here last week. Albeit the version with the one track cut short: http://www.jambands.ca/sanctuary/showpost.php?post/680138/

http://bit.ly/jCUHmh Ben Harper – Give Til It’s Gone The prolific Ben Harper will release his 10th studio album on May 17. After working in band contexts for this past few years, Give Till It’s Gone is a solo release, Harper’s first since 2006’s Both Sides of the Gun. Harper recorded the album at Jackson Browne’s studio and Browne adds vocals to “Pray That Our Love Sees The Dawn.†Ringo Starr also makes an appearance, joining for two tunes that he co-authored with Harper, one of which is an instrumental (“Get There From Hereâ€). The first single from Give Till It’s Gone is “Rock N’ Roll Is Free,†which Harper wrote after watching Neil Young tear through a version of “Rockin’ in the Free World†in London last summer. mp3@V0 Tracklist 01 – Don’t Give Up On Me Now 02 – I Will Not Be Broken 03 – Rock N’ Roll Is Free 04 – Feel Love 05 – Clearly Severely 06 – Spilling Faith 07 – Get There From Here 08 – Pray That Our Love Sees The Dawn 09 – Waiting On A Sign 10 – Dirty Little Lover 11 – Do It For You, Do It For Us http://bit.ly/jCUHmh

^^^^^ agreed! Loved the show last night. We had seats right beside the sbd and the sightlines and sounds were phenomenal. Add to that, the fact that Neil is a f'in genius and breathes new life into his older material while setting forth to discover new things all the time. The only downside to the show (and it wasn't bad enough to tarnish the evening whatsoever) was the performance of Leia. UGH ... imho just didn't "fit" and it's a crappy song. Should have been used for a bathroom break. Should be very interesting to see how the evenings all translate to film. Very few home theatres will be able to match that sound Thank you Neil Young.

Here are links to two killer releases that are getting me through this afternoon at work until I can grab a couple of preshow brews. Anyone else want to grab a beer at The Library Pub (above the Imperial Pub) Dundas & Victoria? ENJOY. http://bit.ly/krYkI0 Neil Young – Live at Massey Hall 1971 The second volume of Neil Young’s long-promised, suddenly thriving Archives series is Live at Massey Hall, preserving a 1971 acoustic show at the Toronto venue. Where the first volume captured a portion of Neil’s past that wasn’t particularly well documented on record — namely, the rampaging original Crazy Horse lineup in its 1970 prime — this second installment may seem to cover familiar ground, at least to the outside observer who may assume that any solo acoustic Young must sound the same. That, of course, is not the case with an artist as mercurial and willful as Young, who inarguably on a roll in 1971, coming off successes with Crazy Horse, Crosby, Stills & Nash, and his own solo debut, 1970′s After the Gold Rush. The concert chronicled on Live at Massey Hall finds Neil dipping into these recent successes for material, as he also airs material that would shortly find a home on 1972′s Harvest in addition to playing songs that wouldn’t surface until later in the decade — “Journey Through the Past†and “Love in Mind†wound up on 1973′s Time Fades Away, “See the Sky About to Rain†showed up on 1974′s On the Beach — and then there’s two songs that never showed up on an official Neil Young album: the stomping hoedown “Dance Dance Dance,†which he gave to Crazy Horse, and “Bad Fog of Loneliness,†which gets its first release here. This is a remarkably rich set of songs, touching on nearly every aspect of Young’s personality, whether it’s his sweetness, his sensitivity, his loneliness, or even his often-neglected sense of fun. True, the latter only appears on “Dance Dance Dance,†but that comes as a welcome contrast to the stark sadness of “See the Sky About to Rain.†But even if “Down by the River†and “Cowgirl in the Sand†retain their intense sense of menace when stripped of the winding guitar workouts of Crazy Horse, this concert isn’t dominated by melancholy: it’s a warm, giving affair, built upon lovely readings of “Helpless,†“Tell Me Why,†“Old Man,†and an early incarnation of “A Man Needs a Maid†(here played as a medley with “Heart of Goldâ€) that removes the bombast of the Harvest arrangement, revealing the fragile, sweet song that lies underneath. While this concert isn’t as freewheeling and rich as Young’s studio albums of the early ’70s — each record had a distinctive character different from its predecessor, thanks in part to producer David Briggs, arranger/pianist Jack Nitzsche, and Young’s supporting musicians, including Crazy Horse or the Stray Gators — it nevertheless captures the essence of Neil Young the singer and songwriter at his artistic peak. That’s the reason why this concert has been a legendary bootleg for nearly four decades and why its release 36 years after its recording is so special: it may not add an additional narrative to Neil Young’s history, but it adds detail, color, and texture to a familiar chapter of his career, rendering it fresh once more. No wonder Briggs wanted to release this concert as an album between After the Gold Rush and Harvest: it not only holds its own against those classics, it enhances them. mp3@320 Tracklist 1. “On the Way Home†– 3:42 2. “Tell Me Why†– 2:29 3. “Old Man†– 4:57 4. “Journey Through the Past†– 4:15 5. “Helpless†– 4:16 6. “Love In Mind†– 2:47 7. “A Man Needs a Maid / Heart of Gold Suite†– 6:39 8. “Cowgirl in the Sand†– 3:45 9. “Don’t Let It Bring You Down†– 2:46 10. “There’s a World†– 3:33 11. “Bad Fog of Loneliness†– 3:27 12. “The Needle and the Damage Done†– 3:55 13. “Ohio†– 3:40 14. “See the Sky About to Rain†– 4:05 15. “Down by the River†– 4:08 16. “Dance Dance Dance†– 5:48 17. “I Am a Child†– 3:19 http://bit.ly/krYkI0 ================================= http://bit.ly/mSyOA6 Nils Lofgren – The Loner: Nils Sings Neil Years before his lengthy tenure with Springsteen’s E Street Band, Lofgren cut a dash through Neil Young’s After The Gold Rush and Tonight’s The Night, and now pays humble tribute to the man who gave him his first big break. Accompanied only by his own piano or guitar, Nils strips the likes of Birds and Harvest Moon to their bare bones, allowing his sweet voice to carry the tunes. The simplicity of the performances is the real triumph, leaving the listener wishing that Nils had reined in the tendencies toward bombast on his own solo albums, notably Cry Tough and I Came To Dance, solid records spoilt by over-elaboration. Like A Hurricane, in particular, benefits from being presented as a sparse, desolate lament. Young fanatics may grumble about anyone else tackling this material, but Lofgren arguably has a more intuitive feel for it than most, and he’s clearly a better singer. Much more than a lazy covers project, it’s an album that makes a true connection with both the subject’s and the performer’s pasts. mp3@V0 Tracklist 1. Birds 2. Long May You Run 3. Flying On The Ground 4. I Am A Child 5. Only Love Can Break Your Heart 6. Harvest Moon 7. Like A Hurricane 8. The Loner 9. Don’t Be Denied 10. World On A String 11. Mr. Soul 12. Winterlong 13. On The Way Home 14. Wonderin’ 15. Don’t Cry No Tears 16. Like A Hurricane (Extended Version) http://bit.ly/mSyOA6

http://bit.ly/kspzTL Booker T. Jones – The Road from Memphis After a bit of a bluesy rock diversion with 2009’s “Potato Hole,’’ the new record from Booker T. Jones takes him closer to home, in spite of its title. Jones is playing with a different cast this time; he’s swapped out the Drive-by Truckers for the Roots, along with Detroit psych-funk legend Dennis Coffey on guitar and Orgone percussionist Stewart Killen. And while their touches are felt, for the most part, the music hews close to the Hammond-infused, MG’s Stax sound that made him famous. That’s a good thing, as the stutter-funk of “Walking Papers,’’ covers of Gnarls Barkley’s “Crazy,’’ and Lauryn Hill’s “Everything Is Everything,’’ the driving, joyous sound of “The Hive,’’ and the perfectly titled “The Vamp’’ show. There are a few (vocal) wrinkles: Booker T. takes an infrequent turn at the microphone to sing about his Memphis on the smoldering “Down in Memphis,’’ Sharon Jones and the National’s Matt Berninger take up the same theme on “Representing Memphis,’’ and Lou Reed paints a counterpart picture on “The Bronx.’’ But overall, this is a satisfying return to Booker T.’s classic instrumental soul and funk.- Stuart Monro mp3@V0 Tracklist 1. Walking Papers 2. Crazy 3. Progress (Featuring Yim Yames) 4. The Hive 5. Down In Memphis (Featuring Booker T on vocals) 6. Everything Is Everything 7. Rent Party 8. Representing Memphis (Featuring Matt Berninger & Sharon Jones) 9. The Vamp 10. Harlem House 11. The Bronx (Featuring Lou Reed) http://bit.ly/kspzTL

^^^ was there and got to see it. Classy crowd all standing up cheering him on for the last out. Only that one walk took away the PERFECT game too!

While waiting for the killer new Booker T. album with the Roots to come out, you GOTTA check out his album from two years ago. Backed by NEIL YOUNG and THE DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS! Kililer. http://bit.ly/mw2XeL Booker T. – Potato Hole Everybody has heard Booker T. & the MGs’ loping, twisting instrumental hit “Green Onions,†even if they don’t know it by name. According to Rob Bowman’s exhaustive Stax history Soulsville U.S.A., the group’s original bass player Lewie Steinberg came up with the song’s title: “To him,†guitarist Steve Cropper says, “[onions] were funky because they were stinky.†That’s a useful criterion of funkiness, defining it as a know-it-when-you-smell-it quality. Potatoes aren’t especially stinky in that regard; they won’t make you cry and don’t caramelize especially well, but Booker T. Jones’ new solo album, Potato Hole, is nevertheless pungently funky, though iin a different odiferous way than his early work with the MGs. During Stax’s heyday in the 1960s, Booker T. & the MGs (with Donald “Duck†Dunn eventually replacing Steinberg) served as the label’s house band, backing the likes of Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Albert King and Eddie Floyd. The group was supernaturally tight, moving as a single entity rather than four unique musicians. When the band split and Stax’s fortunes went south, Booker T. released a string of solo albums and as a producer lent a streamlined precision to albums by Willie Nelson, Bill Withers, Levon Helm and Neil Young. (We’ll overlook Bruce Willis’ Return of Bruno.) For his first solo album in 20 years, Booker T. has corralled Young and the Drive-By Truckers to back him on the all-instrumental tracks, so you know it’s going to be loose, loud, raw and crunchy. Young fits nicely amidst the Truckers (he recorded his parts separately, after Booker T. and the Truckers laid the foundation), transforming Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley’s two-guitar assault into a three-guitar scribble contest—apparently, that’s how many excellent guitar players it takes to equal one Cropper. The MGs were exacting, but the Truckers are a larger vehicle altogether, looming and formidable if not especially agile, and they give Potato Hole the casual, off-the-cuff vibe of a spirited jam session. The three guitarists show off on “Warped Sister,†sending riffs skyward like campfire sparks, and they blaze through the title track and “Native New Yorker†with giddy energy. They lurch and lumber through Tom Waits’ “Get Behind the Mule,†percolate persuasively on “She Breaks†and turn gentle on “Nan,†a valentine to Booker T.’s wife. Booker T. is more a frontman than a bandleader here, which makes Potato Hole sound less like a solo album and more like a band project. Shonna Tucker’s nimble bass puts some spring into the songs, and drummer Brad Morgan—an unsung time-keeper and rhythm master—keeps everyone in check with his trusty cowbell. The legend may be outnumbered, but he’s never outgunned. He bends notes fluidly on “Warped Sister,†wrist-flicks licks on the sunny “Reunion Time†and ruminates tenderly on the Truckers’ “Space City.†And he gets more texture and character—real, expressive, excitable personality—out of his Hammond-B3 than eight seasons of American Idol contestants combined. Neither a lyricist nor a singer, Booker T. still has a way with an evocative title. Opener “Pound It Out†does just that, as if banging out sheet metal. “Warped Sister†sounds truly warped, and in this funky context, “She Breaks†doesn’t suggest damage so much as it implies dancing. And then there’s “Hey Ya†which isn’t Booker T.’s composition—though it may as well be now. He and the band distill the OutKast staple to its most basic stuttering melody, fill it with some warm organ chords, unfurl a killer guitar riff and have a blast. Stinky? Maybe. Funky? Hell yeah. - Stephen M. Deusner mp3@320 Tracklist All tracks written by Booker T. Jones except as noted. 1. “Pound It Out†– 4:18 2. “She Breaks†– 4:22 3. “Hey Ya†(André 3000)- 3:53 4. “Native New Yorker†– 3:47 5. “Nan†– 2:08 6. “Warped Sister†– 4:47 7. “Get Behind the Mule†(Tom Waits, Kathleen Brennan) – 4:10 8. “Reunion Time†– 3:49 9. “Potato Hole†– 6:50 10. “Space City†(Mike Cooley, Drive-By Truckers) – 5:38 http://bit.ly/mw2XeL