Weirdness

From what I read, the Blu-Ray version is all in 24/192 stereo. The biggest thing from both the audio and video standpoints is that Blu-Ray will capture more of what's on the original masters than any other format. It's like the idea that an analog film or photograph has far more information to offer than say a CD or DVD can capture. That being said, I'm sure that a lot of the older stuff will be rough around the edges all the same.

It looks like a blank 50gb Blu-Ray disc is still around $30 US a piece so even if you had the means to copy it from someone else it would cost the same as the pre-recorded version.

Pricing is MUCH more reasonable than what was originally projected, last I heard the Blu-Ray version would be almost $500 US. $100 for 8 CD's isn't too bad at all. Not quite as tough to justify for sure...

Come on, it's all about Page here people. Trey was OK and yes there were some high points to be sure but he had a lot of "Jerry" moments as well...

Room is now cancelled...

If anyone is still stuck for a room for Hampton, let me know. This one is 3mi from the venue and only has 1 bed, it's a suite. I booked it at $108 a night. Figured I'd offer it up here before cancelling it altogether. PM or bobbyweir@hotmail.com

I'm 100% positive that it's porn actually.

Nice try though...

I wish my attention span would let me get through the entire article, it seemed interesting...

Impossible to pick a favourite but I am currently in the process of enjoying:

Don't Fall In Love With Everyone You See-Okkervil River

Very nice, very Sunday afternoon...

First time I've seen anything like this, not sure what format you get(I would assume mp3) and $50 is steep for one show but it's a pretty neat idea all the same. A sign of things to come???

Show On Your Wrist

Milwaukee is likely a good call if you want to hotel it, I checked out Priceline after we found out we were in and there weren't any deals to be had at all. The closest options were around 25 miles away so I would think that you could make it 35 if you could make it 25 and save a few bucks in the process.

Weather permitting I'm definitely planning to go. The show is supposed to be at The Tralf which is a bit smaller than the Town Ballroom.

Looks like the new album that they have coming out(Ready For The Flood) has been delayed into January, they are going to be playing the Mod Club on Feb 4th 09'. I thought that both the album that Louris had out this year as well as the show he played at the Mod Club were quite good, hopefully this deal will be as well. My Jayhawks catalog has gotten pretty well worn this year so I'll take anything related that I can get my hands on for sure...

If anyone wants floor seats for Neil tonight, we have 2 available. We're going to be hanging at C'est What pre show if anyone wants to meet up before hand. You can call Tasha on her cell if you want em' and we can sort it out (519)362-4636.

Yeah, I LOVE Wayne Shorter and have front row balcony seats for this and tix for the Neil/Wilco show on the same night. Might try and see part of both but it's hard to say how the timing is going to work out. I'll likely see when each set starts on the Thursday Neil show and then make the call for Friday after that.

I have the opposite problem, if anyone can help me with mine I'll be happy to help with yours. Hotel is 3 miles from the venue.

Sorry, my bad...

Couple of good shows happenin' in TO this weekend:

Okkervil River--Sun 12th Phoenix

Howlin' Rain--Mon 13th Horeshoe

Have a good one whatever you're doing...

In other news, my sources tell me that due to Trey's suckiness over the past years, Radiohead's Johnny Greenwood is going to be brought in for support on guitar for the upcoming Phish shows. Also, apparently during the setbreaks there will be a steel cage match between Count Chocula and The Loch Ness Monster versus Boo Berry and The Yeti. You heard it here first kids...

Not to be spreading ugly rumors or anything but I received a call this evening that Phish are on for Hampton March 6/7/8 2009. I can't really confirm or deny other than to say that uncle Ricky sounded pretty confident when he called.

That being said, it's pretty tough to get a room in that neck of the woods during those dates so it would seem that something is afoot. The people that were working at the hotels that I phoned knew all about the shows if that is meaningful at all. At any rate, it sounds like a pretty exciting prospect for sure...

Sorry folks, I was just going by what dude told me. Rookie mistake for sure...

Funny how sometimes shit in your own town flies under your radar. A buddy of mine just called to tell me that Johnny Greenwood is playing in Guelph tonight. It's part of the K/W Symphony's Intersection series, this one being called Electronica. That's Friday the 26th, tonight!!! Apparently there are lots of good seats left too.

Johnny Fuckin' Greenwood in Guelph!!!

We're hitting up Ryan Adams in Syracuse but otherwise I would definitely check this out, kind of sad to be missing it actually...

Yes, the beauty of something like this is that they could offer high res versions very easily. Plus, you are without the mechanical limitaions of CD players which is also a win for several reasons. Unfortunately, the general concensus is that shrinking music to the bare minimum size is the only thing that anyone seems to care about, quantity over quality is the order of the day. You would think that as memory becomes cheaper they would be able to offer several versions on the same chip, high res, 16/44.1(cd quality) and mp3 as well along with other extra goodies at the same time.

Although CD sales are toast and downloads rule the universe anyways, it looks like music releases are going to be put onto micro SD cards and sold for under $10. Interesting concept for sure and I think that the "Jam it in my slot" ad campain is going to be a real hit as well. Full story:

"Slot Music"