Random Music Thoughts

[axolotl]

Washboard Player In Jug Band Tired Of Spoons Guy Getting All The Chicks

MEMPHIS, TN—Revealing elevated tensions in the group, washboard player Jimmy Phelps confirmed Tuesday that he was tired of his jug band’s spoons guy getting all the chicks. “I do a lot of leg work setting the tone for the whole show, yet the ladies are all over that jackass,” said Phelps...

local.theonion.com

 

[axolotl]

 

[Ojai Sam]

discogs.com has become my go to source of records. Their interactive database is the best in the world, so good that I‘m slowly adding my collection.

They just published an authoritative “Guide To Record Collecting“ here. Worth a look if only for the discussion of grading.

 

[axolotl]

discogs.com has become my go to source of records. Their interactive database is the best in the world, so good that I‘m slowly adding my collection.

They just published an authoritative “Guide To Record Collecting“ here. Worth a look if only for the discussion of grading.

tl,dr

...but, I will!

Make sure you keep those records clear of radiators, vents, and your George Foreman Grill.

Sage advice.

Oh, and avoid burning sage directly next to the records, too.

 

[Unsomnambulist]

Oh, and avoid burning sage directly next to the records, too.

But then how will you get the evil spirits out of those Satchmo discs you got from the local thrift?

 

[axolotl]

But then how will you get the evil spirits out of those Satchmo discs you got from the local thrift?

I was only worried about the Black Oak Arkansas record that Paul Crouch Jr. warned me about.

 

[Unsomnambulist]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1204435560334548992

 

[Zeeba Neighba]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1204435560334548992

Interesting you should mention this - I didn't realize this anniversary but my friend texted me today to name three artists that "ended their career prematurely due to an early death that you wished were still around".

Of course, seeing what directions Ian Curtis (of Joy Division), Buddy Holly, Hank Williams, or Jimi Hendrix would have taken, I chose
Clifford Brown (clearly influenced by my recent 50s listening)
Otis Redding
Kurt Cobain (all right, seems like a pat answer but I'm really curious what would have occurred next)

His choices btw were Nick Drake, Janis Joplin, and Michael Hutchence (of INXS - I did not point out to by good bud that I didn't feel Hutchence left at an early and crucial point in his career )

Then I saw Rick's Otis post - cue Twilight Zone music

 

[axolotl]

Of course, seeing what directions Ian Curtis (of Joy Division), Buddy Holly, Hank Williams, or Jimi Hendrix would have taken, I chose
Clifford Brown (clearly influenced by my recent 50s listening)
Otis Redding
Kurt Cobain (all right, seems like a pat answer but I'm really curious what would have occurred next)

Very thoughtful response

His choices btw were Nick Drake, Janis Joplin, and Michael Hutchence (of INXS - I did not point out to by good bud that I didn't feel Hutchence left at an early and crucial point in his career )

I never thought I would see Nick Drake and Michael Hutchence mentioned in the same sentence, but it's okay because Janis seems to separate the two in ample fashion.

 

[Zeeba Neighba]

Frank Zappa's Hot Rats is 50

'He was a musical warlock': reflecting on Frank Zappa's greatest album at 50

The 50th anniversary of the experimental musician’s album Hot Rats carries with it resurfaced material and a re-examination of its finer points

www.theguardian.com

I submit this article with @Ojai Sam in mind since he doesn't enjoy this album

 

[Unsomnambulist]

"Art Banana" would make a good band name.

 

[axolotl]

"Art Banana" would make a good band name.

His sister "Melt Banana" might not like it so much.

P. S. Art's new album Beach Awash in Penis Fish is now available for download.

 

[Unsomnambulist]

A small Wisconsin company stored thousands of people’s CDs, then suddenly vanished

Customers’ physical music collections may be lost forever

www.theverge.com

 

[axolotl]

A small Wisconsin company stored thousands of people’s CDs, then suddenly vanished

Customers’ physical music collections may be lost forever

www.theverge.com

That's a lot of rot!

 

[axolotl]

 

[Nickyboy]

doo-wap, doo-wap, doo-wap.

 

[Unsomnambulist]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1207026666024947712

 

[Unsomnambulist]

How Many Spotify Streams Do You Need To Live Above The Poverty Line?

How many Spotify streams does a musician need to live above the poverty line? How many do groups need to feed their families? We did the math.

haulixdaily.com

 

[Ojai Sam]

LA hardcore punk band destroys local Denny’s restaurant with impromptu mosh pit

The restaurant had no idea what it was getting into

la.eater.com

I coulda posted this under Random Food Thoughts too. Wonder if moshed potatoes were on the menu?

 

[axolotl]

LA hardcore punk band destroys local Denny’s restaurant with impromptu mosh pit

The restaurant had no idea what it was getting into

la.eater.com

I coulda posted this under Random Food Thoughts too.

Nah, it's a Denny's.

Wonder if moshed potatoes were on the menu?

Yeah, it's a Denny's.

P.S. I hope nobody was moshing after noshing a Moons Over My Hammy® with extra fries.