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I was going by The Rex tonight on the streetcar and noticed that Jeff Coffin (from The Flecktones) was once again playing with Michael Occhipinti. Took me by surprise and I couldn't make it, but I wish I could! I seem to remember someone mentioning on here that he played at The Rex just a few weeks ago too. Other stuff at The Rex: - Tim Ries, sax player for The Rolling Stones (?) Thursday night at 1am - Metalwood on Friday at 1am - Randy Brecker (from the Brecker Brothers) on Saturday at 9:30pm - other stuff that I don't know but maybe you do! http://www.therex.ca/calendar/calendar.cfm Looks like there's a lot going on. A lot of the shows in the next few days are a part of the 35th Annual International Conference of the International Association for Jazz Education (http://www.iaje.org/)

Linton Kwesi Johnson - Bass Culture

In a good way? I think I will go with Levon's book.. For one, cuz he's in the band, and cuz used copies of it are cheaper than used copies of the other one.

nice! i am heading out to calgary for a week at the end of february to do some riding. going to fernie and not sure where else yet.. probably lake louise, but hopefully kicking horse. i didn't get out even once for the last two seasons! (i was in korea).

OR Which one did you prefer? Are there others out there?

zut alors! so, how is stmusic shaping up, from a member perspective? lots being uploading? does it have potential to be the next oink?

happy birthday bones!

Lookin' forward to it!

What surprises me most about this story is where it happened. Those who have traveled in Thailand will know Pai is a small hippy village up in the mountains with a surprisingly strong local music scene. Its a popular backpacker stop, a good 3 hours away from Chiang Mai. An event like this must shock a village of that size pretty severly. Canadian killed by Thai police officer Associated Press January 6, 2008 at 10:20 PM EST BANGKOK — A Thai police officer fatally shot a Canadian man and wounded his pregnant companion during a scuffle outside a bar in northern Thailand, authorities said Monday. The officer told investigators the shooting was an accident but he was charged with premeditated murder, said police Col. Sombat Panya of Pai district in northern Mae Hong Son. John Leo Del Pinto, 25, died early Sunday of two gunshot wounds — one to the face and one to the torso — and his partner, Carly Reisig, also of Canada, was in hospital with a bullet wound in her body, Col. Sombat said. Their hometowns were not immediately known, Col. Sombat said. The couple, who had rented a home in the town Mae Hong Son, were drinking at a bar in Pai and began arguing, Col. Sombat said, citing witnesses. Outside the bar, their argument turned physical and when a police officer tried to intervene the couple attacked him, Col. Sombat said. The officer, Sgt. Uthai Dechawiwat, told investigators Mr. Del Pinto tried to grab his pistol and the gun “accidentally went off†three times, Col. Sombat said. However, Sgt. Uthai was charged with premeditated murder for Mr. Del Pinto's death and with “intent to kill†in connection with Ms. Reisig, Col. Sombat said. Sgt. Uthai was released on bail. The couple had rented a home in Mae Hong Son, on the border with Myanmar, for several years but took regular trips in and out of Thailand to extend shot-term tourist visas, Col. Sombat said.

Here's the sauce I made: hoisin-chili dipping sauce 1 shallot or 1-2 cloves garlic 1/2 cup hoisin sauce 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar 1/4 cup water 2 tsps. Asian red chili paste (I use sambal oelek, but any chili paste will do) 2 Tbsp. chopped peanuts for garnish Stir-fry the minced garlic or shallot for a minute or two, until the garlic is softened. Add the hoisin sauce, rice vinegar and water, and bring to a boil. Add chili paste to taste (about 2 tsps. generally does it for me). Remove from heat, pour in dipping bowl(s), and garnish with chopped peanut. Instead of garnishing with 2 tbsp chopped peanuts, I mixed in about 6 tbsp of chopped peanuts. It was good!

I'm thinking about going with good ol' Vietnamese style cold spring rolls (aka Goi Cuon). Here are some recipes I'm finding: http://www.recipezaar.com/20445 http://grabyourfork.blogspot.com/2005/01/homemake-goi-cuon.html I'm doing vegetarian though.

happy birthday todd!

I'm going to a pot luck and I am gapping out on what the hell to bring! Anyone have any tried tested and true pot luck ideas to share??

Its totally not a musical in that sense, Jeff.. I see what you mean. Calling it a musical can be misleading. The plot doesn't unfold in the lyrics of the songs, per se. Its a low budget film with music at its core, and lots of it!

ah nice.. glad you're coming!! who's all comin' down from ottawa? oh if i can be of any help with getting those tix (from here in toronto), let me know.

You can get tix online at ticketmaster.ca meggo! Link

I'm going to Golden Dogs. Cya there!

Just noticed that MMW will be playing at Levon's Midnight Ramble on January 12, 2008. Tix still available! Earlier the same day is the Kids Ramble, where MMW will play their new childrens album. The Dec. 30th show is pretty heavy too: December 30, 2007 ~ Levon Helm Studios Levon's Band Members' Band Festival! At this show you'll be treated to 4 great bands, each led by different members of Levon's own band. Levon's Band Members' Band Festival! Larry Campbell, Teresa Williams and Amy Helm The Brian Mitchell Band Mike & Mharlyn Merritt Steven Bernstein's "Woodstock Mob" with Briggan Krauss, Tony Scherr, Ben Perowsky and John Medeski This Show will start at 6pm. http://www.levonhelm.com/midnight_ramble.htm

Hey Aaron what's the best album to listen to for a Truckers virgin?

i hope to swing by too!

Best New Albums (no particular order) Radiohead - In Rainbows The Spades - Let It Grow Russian Futurists - Our Thickness Koushik - Be With Harry Manx & Kevin Breit - In Good We Trust The Prince Brothers - Cedar Shakes Wilco - Sky Blue Sky The Sadies - New Seasons Favourite Shows Harry Manx & Kevin Breit - 11/29 Brampton Harry Manx & Kevin Breit - 11/30 Peterborough Neil Young - Massey Hall - night #2 The Slackers - Seoul, Korea - 2 shows in Feb or March Nero - January reunion shows in Ottawa Tony Scherr Band - October - The Dakota, Toronto Biggest Live Disappointments Stones Throw Tour (PB Wolf, Madlib, etc) @ Opera House - November Cinematic Orchestra @ Phoenix - October? Ween @ The Docks Albums That I Listened To The Most in 2007 Besides The Ones Listed Above Ryan Adams - Jacksonville City Nights Neil Young - Old Ways Neil Young - Live At Massey Hall 1971 The Band - Rock Of Ages

the link works.. the file seems to still be there. but the download doesn't contain the goods? happy festivus!

After I posted the new one ( over here) a few people asked me to post some of the older Kev's Cuts for download.. Here ya go! Merry Christmas. Vol. #19 - Link Vol. #20 - Link Vol. #21 - Link Vol. #22 - Link Vol. #23 - Link Vol. #24 - Link Kev's Cuts Vol. #19 (May/June 2004) 1. The Anchor Song - Bjork 2. Hospital Song - Ben Folds Five 3. In The Morning Of The Magicians - The Flaming Lips 4. World On A String - Neil Young 5. Looks Just Like The Sun - Broken Social Scene 6. Birthday Boys - Oysterhead 7. Creep - Bill Frisell 8. Blind Love - Tom Waits 9. My Walking Stick - Leon Redbone 10. The Sweet Sunny South - Jerry Garcia & David Grisman 11. I Am A Lonesome Fugitive - Leo Kottke & Mike Gordon 12. It Came Over Me - Poets Of Rhythm 13. Rossignol - The Sea & Cake 14. Transport Is Arranged - Pavement 15. You Can Have It All - Yo La Tengo 16. Airport Lounge - The Weakerthans 17. Silently - That Dog 18. Within A Stone - The Sadies 19. Son Of A Gun - John & The Sisters Kev's Cuts Vol. #20 (July 2005) 1. Kissing The Lipless - The Shins 2. Energy of Death - Apostle of Hustle 3. Stay - The Ladies & Gentlemen 4. Take That Away - The Prince Brothers 5. A Shot in the Arm - Wilco 6. No Surprises - Andrew Nelles 7. Bend In The Water - Harry Manx 8. Claudia & Klaus - Valley of the Giants 9. A Chicken With Its Head Cut Off - The Magnetic Fields 10. Jesus Is From Steeltown - BA Johnston 11. Western Sandwich - BA Johnston 12. Poor Boy - The Slip 13. Room In Your Brain - Grand Theft Bus 14. Haiti - The Arcade Fire 15. As Much as Such - The Sadies 16. Upwards Over The Mountain - Iron & Wine 17. Sleep The Clock Around - Belle & Sebastian 18. Things I Don't Remember - Ugly Casanova 19. Burning On Fumes - The Spades 20. Hooray! Hooray! Hooray! - Do Make Say Think Kev's Cuts Vol. #21 1. Face The Sun (Africa) - Madlib 2. Montgomery Movement - The Montgomery Express 3. Dub Along - Lee Scratch Perry & The Upsetters 4. Lazy Woman - The Slackers 5. I'm Alone In The Wilderness - Culture 6. Mama Tried - The Grateful Dead 7. Fire Eyed Boy - Broken Social Scene 8. Dissect - Jon Spencer Blues Explosion 9. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry - Hank Williams 10. Turn A Square - The Shins 11. Für Immer 16 - Stereo Total 12. Flash - The Sadies 13. You Gonna Quit Me Blues - The Silver Hearts 14. Funk On The Brain - DJ Greyboy 15. Khsidim Tants - The Klezmatics 16. Come On, Teacher - Joel Plaskett Emergency 17. Paul's Song - M. Ward 18. Every Man A Me Brethren - Studio One DJs 19. Barbarabatiri - Quantic Soul Orchestra 20. Soulful - The Apostles 21. Cyrandeiro - Cyro Baptista 22. Paradiso - Kokono Nr. 1 23. Survival Of The Freshest - The Poets of Rhythm Kev's Cuts Vol. #22 1. How Can You Live In The Northeast - Paul Simon 2. I Hate Love - Surprise Me Mr. Davis 3. U.B. Jesus - David Byrne 4. Animal Fat - Apostle of Hustle 5. You Ain't Goin Nowhere - Bob Dylan & The Band 6. Swimmers - Broken Social Scene 7. All That You Give - Cinematic Orchestra 8. Upon This Tidal Wave of Young Blood - Clap Your Hands Say Yeah 9. Desert Rose - Daniel Lanois 10. No Expectations - Doug Cox & Sam Hurrie 11. He Lays In the Reins - Iron & Wine / Calexico 12. Bastards - The Golden Dogs 13. One Life Away - M. Ward 14. Something For Chicago - KC Accidental 15. Mines Not A High Horse - The Shins 16. Woodpile - Hot Toddy 17. Jodel - Son Volt 18. You Were Wrong - Loose Fur 19. Melodias Populares Mexicana - Trio De Hawaii 20. Bees - Caribou 21. Don't Spook The Horse - Neil Young 22. Only Then Will Your House Be Blessed - Harry Manx Kev's Cuts Vol. #23 1. Two Worlds - Daniel Lanois 2. Born On The Cusp - American Analog Set 3. Barnowl - Caribou 4. Guilty Cubicles - Broken Social Scene 5. Burn Out - Cinematic Orchestra 6. The Ravine - The Sea & Cake 7. Gregory C. - Bill Frisell 8. Bad Timing - Jim O'Rourke 9. Love and Mathematics - Broken Social Scene 10. Pony - Annette Peacock 11. Beachy Head - Mechanical Me (Bonobo mix) 12. The Edge - David McCallum 13. Rossignol - The Sea & Cake 14. Sundust - Bill Frisell Kev's Cuts Vol. #24 (December 2007) 1. Exploitation Dub - The Slackers 2. Don't Do It - The Band 3. The Christian Life - The Louvin Brothers 4. Heartland Truckstop - Beth Orton 5. Jesus - The Velvet Underground 6. I'm On Fire - Harry Manx & Kevin Breit 7. April 14th, Part 1 - Gillian Welch 8. Corinna - Taj Mahal 9. Farther Along - The Million Dollar Quartet 10. Dear John - Ryan Adams 11. Someway Somehow - The Prince Brothers 12. Rising Sons - James McKenty & The Spades 13. Frozen - Daniel Lanois 14. Birthday - Junior Boys 15. All I Need - Radiohead 16. Journey Through The Past - Neil Young 17. Clothes Line Saga - Bob Dylan & The Band 18. Don't Worry Your Pretty Little Head - Folkalarm

Heyo, Tonight is the 12th annual kick-ass Christmas party at Pepperjack's organized by Pat Johnston and BA Johnston. This is always the party of the year for me and for lots of others. Here's what the facebook page thing says: DJ Pajamas (Pat), DJ BA JOHNSTON and DJ Dilemma will be playing... There will be no bands this year just dj's. So get ready to dance! Get in for free with a Canned food item! 3 bucks without....... WHO EVER BRINGS THE MOST FOOD IN WINS A PAIR OF RAPTOR TICKETS!!!

Sounds good, where do I find this footage maaan?