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Jefferson Starship – Save Your Love (live): Let’s get the ‘apologies’ out of the way: Yes, I am posting a song from Jefferson Starship. It was the eighties. That’s how people dressed and wore their hair. Calling the lyrics cheesy does them too much justice. “Go on out and gain the world/ But don’t lose yourself while your trying / Your truth is changing everyday / But your heart will let you know when you’re lying”. Right, let me grab a pencil and write that down. The guitarist, Craig Chaquico, does...; posted @ Wednesday, July 21, 2010 7:40 PM | Feedback (0)

Concrete Blonde, 6/12/2010, Vic Theater, Chicago, IL: I’ve never been what I would call the ‘target market’ for Concrete Blonde. I don’t care about vampire songs, the recurrent anti-religious and “be true to yourself” lyrical themes have never done much for me, and I’m pretty sure I’m not a young single woman looking for a role model (let me check….nope), or whatever other demographic trends towards them. But they’ve always been one of my favorite bands and for a number of reasons. The guitarist John Mankey has always been solid, there’s the “don’t mind the details” nostalgic reasons why their songs have resonated for...; posted @ Sunday, June 13, 2010 12:38 AM | Feedback (0)

The Kings of Convenience – Winning a Battle, Losing the War: I used to be able to play fingerstyle guitar pretty well. Well, at least I’m telling myself that. Another gem, with the usual uplifting lyrics I like: Even though I'll never need her, even though she's only giving me pain, I'll be on my knees to feed her, spend a day to make her smile again; posted @ Monday, May 31, 2010 5:19 PM | Feedback (0)

Porcupine Tree, 05/01/2010, Bogart’s, Cincinnati, OH: Bogart’s is one of those clubs that has a large open-space in front of the stage that extends two-thirds of the way back in the building to where the mixing desk is, behind which is another smaller space, and the all important bar. There’s also a second-level above the bar and mixing desk. The sound quality in the place was highly dependent on where you were standing. The music was notably muddy, especially if you were towards the back. Anyway, I was probably in the first third of the open space when I overheard some guys behind me...; posted @ Monday, May 03, 2010 7:50 PM | Feedback (0)

Porcupine Tree, 04/30/2010, Riviera Theater, Chicago IL: It was a strategic risk to get tickets to PT during the playoffs when the Pens were playing, and sure enough, Game One conflicted with tonight’s concert. I was prepared to skip it, since I’m going to the concert in Cincinnati tomorrow. Luckily, the Pens were up by two going into the third period, and I decided that it would be better to go to the concert, as opposed to watching the third at home if they blew it. Luckily, I had a good friend who texted me during the entire third period to know the Pens won. Anyway, here’s the set...; posted @ Friday, April 30, 2010 11:31 PM | Feedback (0)

Jane Siberry – Love is Everything (Live): Jane Siberry follows in a long line of Canadian singer-songwriters, and here is a beautiful live rendition of one of her best songs. The title of the song is ‘Love is Everything’ which means, of course, that it is about love ending. Huh, go figure.; posted @ Wednesday, April 21, 2010 10:36 PM | Feedback (0)

Porcupine Tree – The Sound of Musak (Live): One of their best songs, with some of SW’s most cynical (yet accurate) lyrics. The music of rebellion Makes you wanna rage But it's made by millionaires Who are nearly twice your age; posted @ Sunday, April 11, 2010 11:14 PM | Feedback (0)

Loquat – Swingset Chain (live): A really beautiful song I’ve mentioned before about the loss of friendship and other stuff (like alcoholism if you listen to the entire lyric…LOL). It’s also misnamed. You’re a dandelion seed That files through the air And lands randomly Then disappears Check it out.; posted @ Thursday, March 25, 2010 5:56 PM | Feedback (0)

Melissa McClelland – Brake (live): A snippet of this song was played on Hockey Night in Canada, related to the death of Maple Leafs’ GM Brian Burke’s son. Obviously, I don’t know Mr. Burke at all, but condolences and prayers to him and his family. I’ve never understood how people recover from the death of a child. It’s something I wish on no one. Anyway, here’s a beautiful rendition of a beautiful (albeit depressing) song. Resolution kind of sucks, but there you go.; posted @ Saturday, February 06, 2010 10:17 PM | Feedback (0)

No Man – All Sweet Things: Continuing on the music video theme…. Tim Bowness is kind of like a modern day Morrissey. His lyrics and delivery are very…precious, for lack of a better word. It’s easy to dislike if you aren’t into that sort of thing, but I like certain of his songs more than others, and this is one of them. That’s Steven Wilson (of Porcupine Tree fame) in the background playing guitar. Enjoy.; posted @ Thursday, November 19, 2009 11:14 PM | Feedback (0)

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