Charting the things Rick Astley would never do

Ok, forget the Loudness War...

And let's see Charlie Watts keep up with this beat.



I love YouTube.

While we're on the subject of Nickelback...

A short lesson in music production. Quite interesting and enlightening. If you've ever experienced 'ear fatigue' while listening to music, this is probably why. And probably why Kevin can listen to Bob Marley and The Rolling Stones for hours on end.



The Loudness War

Hey Ya, Watch This

This encompasses all that is good about YouTube. Where else can an overweight man with extended facial hair & a Taylor guitar see his twin provide a wicked upgrade to a (ahem) "classic" anthem. Fat and hairy is the new chic, I tell you.

On the other hand, perhaps I should request YouTube to take this down due to trademark infringement. I mean, that is the true spirit of the entertainment business, is it not? If this guy shaves his head, I'll be rich...

Neil Peart... enough said

"Pariah dogs and wandering mad men
Barking at strangers and speaking in tongues
The ebb and flow of tidal fortune
Electrical change is the charging of the young"

- "Far Cry", Snakes & Arrows 5-1-07

http://www.rush.com/

Willy on JimTube

Ah, fresh from two outstanding shows from Willy. First in Sacramento, where I was quite literally front & center. Then to Pitchouli-ville aka Berkeley, where the seats weren't quite as good, but it's not like there's a bad seat to be had in a non-profit music organization's 100 year old coffee house.

Anywho, here is Willy making his Betsy "Breathe" at the Berkeley show (Betsy is his old 12-string seen being played here). If only I had more to share. Stupid me a) forgot the camera for Sacto show and b) only captured one song from the Berkeley show. Shame on me.

Willy Porter - Breathe 3-9-07

Willy Porter

The Gods must be crazy - Willy Porter is coming back to Northern California. I can't say enough about how fantastic a guitarist, singer and songwriter he is.

California tour schedule:
03/08/2007 Santa Cruz, California — The Attic
03/09/2007 Berkeley, California — Freight and Salvage
03/10/2007 Santa Monica, California — McCabe's
03/11/2007 San Diego, California — AcousticMusicSanDiego.com

YouTube videos
Unconditional
Available Light

Website
willyporter.com