An absolutely glowing review of the Shaggs musical, now being staged in Chicago.
I wear the cheese. It does not wear me.
Cheese Man ,'Chosen'
Buffista Music II: Wrath of Chaka Khan
There's a lady plays her fav'rite records/On the jukebox ev'ry day/All day long she plays the same old songs/And she believes the things that they say/She sings along with all the saddest songs/And she believes the stories are real/She lets the music dictate the way that she feels.
Jon B. - May 05, 2004 4:30:02 am PDT #2569 of 10003
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
Polter-Cow - May 05, 2004 6:32:14 am PDT #2570 of 10003
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
The Jem CD? Good stuff. Lovely voice, nice beats, interesting samples. And how cute is it that she wrote a song about 24?
DavidS - May 05, 2004 7:36:33 am PDT #2571 of 10003
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
What are they called?
Satin Dustbin, and Clap Your Hands, Stamp Your Feet
Guess what I'm missing tonight (in my own neighborhood no less)?
TWO HOURS OF RARE CULT ROCK FILM CLIPS, WEDNESDAY MAY 5
On Wednesday, May 5 from 7-9pm, Richie Unterberger will be showing and discussing rare vintage cult rock film clips at the Park Branch of the San Francisco Library on 1833 Page Street. These clips will include footage of many of the artists discussed in my books, among them:
Pink Floyd with Syd Barrett: Performing "Astronomy Domine" live in 1967 on BBC TV, followed by interview with Barrett and Roger Waters by uncomprehending stuffed-shirt academic
The Electric Prunes: Performing their hit "I Had Too Much to Dream (Last Night)" on TV, circa 1967
Love: Doing "Message to Pretty" from their first album circa 1966 on Dick Clark's TV show
Wanda Jackson: Singing and playing guitar on television live, circa 1958
The Collins Kids: Live on TV, late 1950s
Young Marble Giants: Playing "Credit in the Straight World" live in November 1980, New York City
The Crazy World of Arthur Brown: Doing their smash "Fire" on TV in the late 1960s, complete with Arthur Brown dressed in helmet-on-fire
The Pretty Things: Singing "Midnight to Six Man," British TV mid-1960s
Richard & Mimi Farina: Playing "Bold Marauder" live on Pete Seeger's educational TV show, mid-1960s
The 13th Floor Elevators: Performing their hit "You're Gonna Miss Me" on
TV, mid-1960s
The Pentangle: Playing the non-LP B-side of their first single, "Travelling Song," live in 1968
Fairport Convention: Covering "Reno, Nevada" live on French TV on extended psychedelic version in 1968, with Richard Thompson on guitar
The Avengers: Penelope Houston's SF punk band, performing live in the late 1970s
Davy Graham: Playing "She Moves Through the Fair" on British TV in 1963
Tim Buckley: Solo acoustic version of "Song of the Siren" from an episode of "The Monkees," late 1960s
Love: Promo video of non-LP 1968 single
The Monks: Doing "Monk Chant," German TV circa 1966
...plus more surprises!
tina f. - May 05, 2004 8:14:28 am PDT #2572 of 10003
Oh. Lord.
The Pixies are coming to Columbia, MO. I am going to get to see them. I cannot freaking believe it.
FYI: Hec just wanted to make sure that you knew - they are playing two dates in the Bay Area: 9/24 and 9/25 at the Greek Theatre. Tickets are on sale now. I thought I remembered you mentioning not seeing any dates for them upthread.
This Columbia show is for sure - but hasn't been announced by Pitchfork or Ticketmaster or any other official online place that I can find - so there could be more.
I had so given up hope that they were coming to KS or MO. I am going to hear many screams of joy in my ear on the phone today as I let people know.
Damn - I needed some good news in a serious way. This'll do.
Jon B. - May 05, 2004 8:18:01 am PDT #2573 of 10003
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
TWO HOURS OF RARE CULT ROCK FILM CLIPS, WEDNESDAY MAY 5
Damn, why couldn't that be next Wednesday?!
lisah - May 05, 2004 8:22:13 am PDT #2574 of 10003
Punishingly Intricate
Wanda Jackson: Singing and playing guitar on television live, circa 1958
OOOH!
and
The Avengers: Penelope Houston's SF punk band, performing live in the late 1970s
OOOH OOOH!!!
and also
Damn, why couldn't that be next Wednesday?!
Cuz I'll also be out there then. damn
Hayden - May 05, 2004 8:37:14 am PDT #2575 of 10003
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
Wow. That Richie Unterberger kicks ass.
Jon B. - May 05, 2004 10:44:59 am PDT #2576 of 10003
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
This just in from Pernice Brothers HQ (actually, from Joyce, their manager): Joe will be interviewed live on the Air America program "The Majority Report," hosted by Janeane Garofalo and Sam Seder. This will happen on Tuesday May 11 at 9:00 p.m. For a list of Air America stations, or to figure out how to listen on the internet (or the intercom, as my Mom used to call it) go to http://www.airamericaradio.com. I believe this interview will be a lot about the "Meat is Murder" book, since Janeane apparently just read it and then contacted us about talking to Joe, but you never know what musical and comedy hijinks will ensue with all of those liberals in one little studio.
joe boucher - May 05, 2004 11:34:39 am PDT #2577 of 10003
I knew that topless lady had something up her sleeve. - John Prine
Will it be posted on the Pernice Brothers website? Because Air America hasn't started archiving its shows yet, or at least hasn't made them available, so if you want to hear the interview you'll have to listen to the broadcast or have someone tape it for you.
Jon B. - May 05, 2004 11:56:16 am PDT #2578 of 10003
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
No idea, Joe.