Category Archives: Music

All things related to music: reviews, concerts, birthdays, etc.

Dead Can Dance

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Steve

Last night I attended this show at the Moody Theater; where Austin City Limits is now taped and I’ve seen three other memorable concerts. I got invited at the last minute courtesy of my concert bud Mark M! We’re scheduled … Continue reading →

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Really the 20 worst? And Hipster?

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Steve

Normally I try to ignore lists made by so-called professional music critics, I find they’re even more full of crap than people with awful tastes. Then a co-worker who is a musician showed me this (the Web masters at LA … Continue reading →

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RIP: Marvin Hamlisch

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Steve

Marvin was often a boring, somewhat self-centered guest on most shows I had seen but he did compose some of the best, memorable tunes, namely my personal fave, “Nobody Does It Better (The Spy Who Loved Me).” Until Duran Duran’s … Continue reading →

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Mental Floss Eighties theme-song quiz

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Steve

As Summer hits its final leg, the good people at Mental Floss have posted a theme-song quiz. I nailed nine out of 10! See if you can beat me.

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Happy 54th birthday to Kate Bush

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Steve

The Irish chanteuse gets a nod this year because she finally released an album of original stuff in 2011. Fifty Words for Snow wasn’t exactly great but it certainly beat out the alternatives her peers have gone with…covers or “re-imaginging” their … Continue reading →

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Don’t buy list, well duh!

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Steve

I’m not sure why there’s any shock, surprise or anger. Much of the stuff on this list isn’t necessarily all terrible (most is though). These are primarily bands who sold millions of copies back when this was possible. Today it’s … Continue reading →

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Summer of 1982 extra: The Wall

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Steve

The Summer of 1982 may be over (give or take Blade Runner being shown) but Alamo Drafthouse threw in an additional 12 movies which also made their debut 30 years ago. Not all are particularly good (Class of 1984, The … Continue reading →

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Roxy Music to have a boxed set!

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Steve

What synchronicity or coincidence or something! While I was writing the first draft, my stream was playing Concrete Blonde’s tribute song to the legendary band “Roxy.” Plus Concrete Blonde had one of the (many) former Roxy drummers in their lineup … Continue reading →

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Nada Surf

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Steve

This is a special two-parter because the nice gentleman from Houston who took the above photo almost forgot to send it, thankfully Nada Surf was on tour this Summer and their Houston appearance (before Austin) reminded him. Hey, better late … Continue reading →

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Happy 60th Birthday Tim Finn

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Steve

As per his song “Haul Away,” Tim was born in Te Awamutu and has gone on to international fame. Maybe not as much renown as his younger brother Neil but Tim does have a larger body of work; Chip scored … Continue reading →

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Beth Wood

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Steve

Never underestimate the power of random flyers! But let me start off with answering the question that must be ringing in my minds regarding the lovely and talented singer Beth Wood. Some of you may recognize her name because we … Continue reading →

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Willie Nelson statue in downtown

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Steve

Finally got to see the statue erected to the Red-Haired Stranger. It’s located in front of the relatively new Austin City Limits (aka Moody) Theater. Willie’s is certainly easier to find than Stevie Ray Vaughn’s off Town Lake. At least … Continue reading →

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RIP: Peter Jones, drummer for Crowded House

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Steve

My evil-twin doctor brought this up during our monthly session and I had to quickly clear it up a tad. Although the SCLM is bringing up how Peter was the drummer for Crowded House, albeit after Paul Hester went AWOL … Continue reading →

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RIP: Donald “Duck” Dunn

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Steve

It was sad to see the news on The Guardian and it’s odd how they put relatively obscure musicians/celebrities on the front page; I guess the British newspaper shares my priorities. Back to Donald since it’s really about him. You … Continue reading →

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Nick Lowe

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Steve

A huge piece of music history visited Austin this week (May 8, 2012), well, Nick has graced us many times, I just finally got off my ass to see him after numerous missed opportunities. Nick Lowe is another musician/singer/producer I’ve … Continue reading →

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