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06.29.08 by Widge @ 1:05 am To help get the Scarlett Johansson album I just reviewed off my mind, Wolven showed up bearing a gift: Tom Waits with the Kronos String Quartet performing "Cold, Cold Ground." Well timed, sir. Categorized as: Music
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06.27.08 by Widge @ 5:26 am Darin Strauss recently gave a reading of his new book, More Than It Hurts You. And he had John Hodgman on hand to read some of his new book. And he had Jonathan Coulton on hand to semi-launch into a Paul Simon cover. So this was an audition to get Strauss in the Rock Bottom Remainders, I guess? If only more readings were this interesting. Like, you know, mine. Categorized as: Music
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06.21.08 by Widge @ 2:26 am The lead singer of The Kinks, now solo, and actually looking pretty good for 64. A very recent performance from his latest album up top. And after the break, a performance with The Kinks from 1967. Direct link for the feedreaders. If you want the new album, you can snag that here. Or of course, the classic Kinks stuff is here. Or I stuck the MP3 sampler down at the bottom of the post. Just because. Categorized as: Music
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06.18.08 by Widge @ 11:19 pm Check out this recent performance from Kiev. Not bad for somebody who's 64+2 today. Direct link for the feedreaders. Another after the break, just because I couldn't find a decent vid for one of my favorite songs ever, "Uncle Albert." Categorized as: Music
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06.09.08 by Widge @ 2:34 pm  A.J. "Stumpy" Johnson has decreed that the one show shall be two. And now the two shows shall be four. And there will be more beyond that. A small east coast tour is appearing before our eyes, bringing joy to the hearts of millions everywhere. And Stumpy is ensuring that the Skinnee Crew will be performing at a high level quality. He states: I'm so confident that I might even pick a few lucky sucker--- I mean, fans-to show me that they can do better during the shows. If you impress me (and you know how hard that is to do) I will give you something so special, so free, you will wonder whether you are worthy enough to possess it: a t-shirt and an ashtray. Actually you have to steal the club's ashtrays yourself, but a t-shirt could be yours if you show me better stuff than My Boys, the 2 Skinnee J's. Think you're up to it? Then put your money where my pocket is...
I would hesitate to challenge anyone whose name is a killing word. Here are the dates thus far: Thurs. Aug 7th @ The Lincoln Theater, Raleigh, NC
Fri. Aug 8th @ The Norva, Norfolk, VA Sat. Aug 9th @ Irving Plaza, NY,NY (SOLD OUT!!!) Sun. Aug 10th @ Irving Plaza, NY,NY (Only 200 tix left!!!) Get Tix through 2SJ.com As the prophecy has foretold, the Js would return, like Arthur, when they are needed most. If you live in these areas, you are morally obligated to go and party with the Js. Categorized as: Music
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