Archive | February, 2010

Bettye LaVette – “Let Me Down Easy”

by on 28. Feb, 2010 in live, music

Unsung soul hero Bettye LaVette first recorded this song in ’65. For time-based perspective, you can see a grainy film capture of a performance from that era here. Flash forward 40 years to 2005, continuing on what would have to be the textbook definition of a “journey(wo)man’s career,” and here’s Bettye … still present … [...]

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Curling Eyes

by on 24. Feb, 2010 in sports

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John Peck..

by on 23. Feb, 2010 in general

like most things, the key is to figure out whats real, and whats not. then move on with your life accordingly. case in point. whats not in question is john’s ridiculously heroic backside attack at Pipe in 1963. yes, apparently he was hung over, thus ,the rail grab. so what? “don’t forget to go surfing”.

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More Gil Scott

by on 19. Feb, 2010 in music

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Gil Scott Heron..is back.

by on 12. Feb, 2010 in general

GSHeron back at the forefront where he belongs with a new LP, ‘I’m New Here”..coming out Feb 22, and getting strong advance reviews. Man, I’m glad! The last one was in 1994..”Spirits” a masterpiece, and Gil has basically been through the ringer many times since then. Poet,prophet,jazz man and blues. Essential listening. (also at this [...]

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Jaga Jazzist

by on 06. Feb, 2010 in live, music

Norwegian 10-piece… they’ve got it! Democratic and joyous, Jaga have a new record out and will hopefully be making a trek stateside in the future. America is waiting…

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