October 2010
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Concert Review: The National @ Uptown Theater In...
I saw The National + Owen Pallett last night at Uptown Theater in Kansas City. I wasn’t allowed to take my camera in so I didn’t get any pictures, but I can still talk about it! (not my picture) Owen Pallett—boring songs, excellent musician/performer. Owen was amazing but I just could not feel connected to his songs. Maybe if he had just played and not involved singing/lyrics, I...
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Music News Bonanza!: Sunday Edition
QUICK ANNOUNCEMENT: Last week was Covers Week and it was so much fun, I plan on doing it again sometime. This week will be Live Version Week. Each day, I’ll post live versions of songs by various artists/bands. I’m looking forward to it because I have so many great songs waiting in the wings. Now, a much needed news post! +JENNY LEWIS AND JOHNATHAN RICE+ Jenny Lewis and Johnathan Rice...
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Tegan and Sara - “When You Were Mine”...
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A Week Of Covers
Starting tomorrow, I will be posting one cover song a day for a week. Depending on how fun it is, I may extend it to two weeks. I have so many great covers AND SO LITTLE TIME. In the infamous words of Jesse Spano from “Saved By The Bell”: TIME! TIME! THERE’S NEVER ANY TIIIIME!
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Yeasayer - “I Remember” (from...
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The National - “Slow Show” (from...
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Music News Bonanza!: Wednesday Edition
+JOSH RITTER+ Josh Ritter & Dawn Landes cover “500 Miles” (originally by Hedy West) over at The Ruckus. I love me some Ritter. +LED ZEPPELIN+ I have to start this section by stating that I LOVE LOVE LOVE Led Zeppelin. The upcoming Led Zeppelin tribute album will feature artists such as M. Ward, Laura Veirs, Death Cab for Cutie’s Chris Walla, and The Long Winters. The full...
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Dragonette - “Okay Dolore” feat. Sara...
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The Magnetic Fields - “I Don’t Want To...
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Paste Magazine's 10 Favorite Springsteen Covers
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again—I EFFING LOVE BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN. I found out Paste Magazine compiled a list of their 10 favorite Bruce Springsteen cover songs. The Boss is…well…THE BOSS for a reason. The list: 10. Vampire Weekend - “I’m Going Down” 9. Tegan and Sara - “Dancing In The Dark” (I posted this HERE) 8. Nitty Gritty...
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Okkervil River - “John Allyn Smith...