Freak By Night

I know it's been said before, but I completely agree with AD.

Thanks Kev. Listening right now.

Something to be aware of for Bluesfest driving and parking. Thanks!

I think they prefer to be called by the more politically-correct "Nascar Dads".

I wonder if they kept that car running during the photography session for the album cover.

Ironically, there was a full-page article in many Canadian newspapers today about Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The article's byline says ...(Netanyahu) has guided the country toward political moderation... and possibly, peace"

My favorite Hopper movie quote: "The 90s are gonna make the 60s seem like the 50s"

I'll give you 4 bucks for that resin, Velvet.

I thought it was a British Petroleum platform. Peace out everyone! Have a great weekend. Don't worry about oil spills, dead former child actors, or Willie Nelson's ponytails. Don't watch any network TV. And feel free to pay for that coffee with pennies.

He still has to apologize for is Lady Gaga gaffe.

I dig your avatar bungopony - one of my faves. Why aren't they playing at the bluesfest?

That would be incredible if Neil & PJ were to play at the bluesfest! Unfortunately that article was written by Denis Armstrong, who is rarely correct.

Enjoy your B.D.!

Count me amongst those who don't "get" The Hold Steady. But, I'm keeping an open mind - I'll take in their set at the Bluefest to see what all the fuss is about.

Yeah! Despite his sometimes caustic on-line personality, Booche is a super person and I wish him all the best on his birthday. Have a good one!

Kind of late notice, eh? I think we'll be able to make it. Do we need tickets?

RIP to the man on the silver milk crate.

Here's some advice: Don't confront him while he's holding the chainsaw. Also, wait until you hear back from your municipal officials.

Went to see this "supergroup" last night. I enjoyed the show very much. When I first heard their album, I thought it a difficult listen, but eventually it grew on me. Some of the songs remind me of Cream. The band, made up of Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones, Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl, and Josh Homme from Queens of the Stone Age and Kyuss (as well as guest guitarist/keyboardist Alain Johannes for the tour) played for two solid hours and really jammed out the tunes. The crowd, mostly 20-somethings (I felt old) really got into it - most dancing through the entire performance. Dave Grohl is a monster behind the drum kit, Jones' bass playing is thunderous. He also played several other instruments - fiddle, keyboards, etc.) One might expect such a band to trot out songs from their past. I was half expecting to hear "No Quarter", for example, but no. Towards the end of the show, Josh said "This will be our last song - we don't do covers, and we don't do encores". There was no need - Them Crooked Vultures stand on their own.

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You should have seen the cool thing I did for my 2112th post.

Enjoy your day!

As far as international marketing goes, the Bluesfest can get a big bang for the buck by acquiring a dot com domain name. Seriously, when I tell my American friends and relatives about .ca websites, their eyes glaze over and they don't want to know about it.

I think Industry Canada handing over $2 million to the Bluesfest was the big announcement!

Another 4 shows added last night in addition to the 8 announced earlier yesterday. When all is said and done, I think Roger will be able to bail out Greece by the end of the tour.