Ron Wood – Act Together I’ve Got My Own Album To Do, 1974 Amazon “Don’t expect it to last forever, it never does But it sure beats talking about the weather, it surely does And I like what you’re singing to me But it’s better with a little bit of harmony.” In 1974, Ron […]
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“The wind does not break a tree that bends.” –African proverb This post is dedicated with love to my beautiful daughter, Leilani, on her 5th birthday. In lieu of the bouncy house and goodnight kisses I wish I could give you, here’s the truth sent with all the love in my heart. Thanks to Glossary […]
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Did you know Grand Champeen released one of my favorite EPs in 2010? OK, technically it’s not an official release, but rather five songs extracted from their November 19, 2010, “ACL Presents Satellite Sets” taping. Considering they haven’t released an album since 2007’s Dial T For This and their tour schedule can roughly be […]
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One good thing about twice driving a 1400-mile stretch of I-10, especially during summer and once with no air conditioning, is that you have lots of quality thinking time before dehydration gives way to talking coyote hallucinations. In my window of lucidity, I enjoyed a few things I’d set aside for the trip, including Neil […]
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After a week back in Austin, I have rediscovered an essential truth. The tex-mex gods (los dios de texmexicano) send us their tacos, queso, and pico de gallo for our own good. All they ask is 100% devotion to their glorious manna, and once properly appeased, the tex-mex gods will contact the roach gods and […]
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