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  • “Ted Pants, Are Falling Apart The Twelfth Time”

    Kudos to Bethanne of Clever Titles Are So Last Summer for one of the better music blog names out there and a sweet video find.  This is one teenager‘s take on Fallout Boy’s “Dance Dance,” though I must say, the vocabulary skills indicate that this kid is reading at a college level.  Check it out…

  • Drew Emmit Tracks to download

    From the Drew Emmit Band Website, a whole lot of free live tracks. Drew is one of the genius’s behind Leftover Salmon, and frequently plays with people like String Cheese Incident, and I think Bela Fleck from time to time (I might have made that up) and is a wizard on mandolin, guitar, fiddle, banjo,…

  • Chambana Concerts 01/30 – 02/04

    Mon, Jan 30th Anomic Weft 90.1FM — 10:00 PM FREE… Elsinore @ Canopy Club — 9:00 PM free… Feudin’ Hillbillys @ Rose Bowl Tavern — 6:00 PM free… Finga Lickin @ The Office — 10:30 PM FREE… Michael Davis @ Bentley’s Pub — 7:00 PM Live music by Michael Davis- singer, keyboardist. 217-359-7977… Open Mic…

  • Umphrey’s McGee – Advance album cover for Safety In Numbers

    Ok I got this forwarded to me in a blank email, but judging by the artwork that is displayed on Umphrey’s.com, it appears to be the artwork of the new album cover. (Then again this could be different artwork, similar to the Morningwood cover they displayed in FHM or Maxim or Stuff back in January…

  • Links – Intonation, Lollapalooza, Final Fantasy, Umphrey’s McGee

    Intonation and Lollapalooza to return to Chicago, from the Tribune. MP3 players causing hearing loss, now Congress’ job to monitor… From Copy, Right?, a blog devoted to covers, check out this video of Final Fantasy covering Bloc Party’s “This Modern Love.” Sadly only a short while after their US debut of Down In Albion, Babyshamble’s…

  • Links – Walmart, Aimee Mann, John Cale, Alejandro Escoveda

    Here’s an idea…. Don’t hand out business cards for your drug business. God I think even the amateur 12-year old dealer’s know this. This guy must have broken the second rule: “Don’t get high off your own supply.” Aimee Mann on Conan O’Brien on February 9th WalMart entering the music label business? I’m sure glad…

  • Links – Motown Funk, Family Guy, Maneja Beto, Lil’ Jon

    If you like Funky Motowny Rock and lots of random small mp3 choices, head over to Funky16Corners…. Family Guy’s Stewie to host internet talk show…. Legal concerns over preloaded iPods on eBay…. Maneja Beto working on a new album to follow up their 2004 release, “Para Que Las Paredes No Se Aburran”: Maneja Beto working…

  • Boy Man God Shit – YEM Covers

    I would just like to say I had a site visitor from Firenze, Italy today, and it sparked an idea to post a few “You Enjoy Myself” covers. First, here are the incredibly insightful lyrics to the entire song. Boy Man God Shit! Wash uffizi, drive me to Firenze Wash uffizi, drive me to Firenze…

  • Wakarusa Artist Additions

    From the Wakarusa newsletter, new artist additions: Benevento/Russo DUO ALO (Animal Liberation Orchestra) Cracker Donna the Buffalo Jake Shimabukuro Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band Grace Potter & the Nocturnals Brandi Carlisle Delta Nove Backyard Tire Fire These are in addition to these previously announced artists: Robert Randolph and the Family Band Brother’s Past…

  • Lefsetz Letter Spot On

    Music Industry insider Bob Lefsetz posted a perfect analysis of how to get your band rolling in today’s market. He usually has a good eye for current music topics on his blog, Lefsetz.com, but this post in particular was an exact commentary on how it is. Check it out: 1. Material It’s an old cliche,…

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