Re: The perfect single

1999-04-14 Thread Chadborne
I Have to chime in with The The's "Uncertain Smile", both the _Soul Mining_ and the 12" versions. Man, I haven't thought of that song in a while. and it was a good one. It also makes me think of The Church's "Unguarded Moment" I think that was a single. and how about the Bluebell's "Cath"

Re: X in L.A.

1999-04-08 Thread Chadborne
The X shows are part of something called LA Music Week not sure what the ticket format is but you can check out their website: www.lamusicweek.com or, since the shows are at the House of Blues, their website: www.hob.com or, give in and call ticketmaster: 323/480-3232 (that's the LA number) the

Re: Big Labels Dropping Bands

1999-04-02 Thread Chadborne
Amen. A band that probably doesn't have a bad record in 'em. They had a brilliant track on last year's "Velvet Goldmine" soundtrack called "The Whole Shebang," which came across as equal parts GLB and "Hunky Dory"-era Bowie. For my money one of the best songs to come out last year that

Re: iggy pop

1999-03-15 Thread Chadborne
I catch the Iggy Pop VH-1 doc on sunday too. what a fascinating story...I mean, life. He must be a "double freak." A freak for his on and off stage behavior and a freak for surviving. but I'm glad that he has. AND he saw the original Pretenders. I saw the Pretenders on their first

Weir/Hanson post question

1999-03-03 Thread Chadborne
hey, I meant to save that posting on Hanson appearing with Bob Weir but I didn't. (that did appear here, didn't it?) could someone resend it to me or tell me where I could find it? (but don't tell me "where to go") thanks, MichaelBerick

Re: SXSW party--heads up!

1999-02-28 Thread Chadborne
Slim, do you have anymore info on this - like what the name of the benefit concert is/what the charity is? you can send it me directly, if you'd like thanks, MichaelBerick That reminds me: isn't Kinky having a benefit in Austin for his wildlife charity (or some other wildlife charity)

Re: Production-- Ralph Emery's take on this thread

1999-02-26 Thread Chadborne
Will Miner wrote: I know we've been focusing, or trying to, on producers of twang, but I've been surprised that no one's mentioned Jeff Lynne, one of the most wretched of the wretched. No matter what the lineup of the band or their style, after going through his meat grinder they all

Re: The Eradication Game (Re: Grammyszzzzzzzzz....)

1999-02-26 Thread Chadborne
In order: 1) The Grateful Dead. 2) Michael Bolton. 3) Steve Perry. I'll throw in another vote for Steve Perry/Journey and add in Styx and Supertramp (could never keep them apart anyways) MichaelBerick