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Yowza. Carly Simon lookin good. And young Steve Gadd backing her up is pretty rad.

Is it weird that I kinda want to know more about that guitar?

New York plates? I’ll see if I can talk some sense into him.

Guys, that’s just the British way of saying it. Nobody caught the part where she says “at least 200 meters away?” That was the giveaway. That and the teeth. Don’t hate just because she’s from the mother land. I myself find most Brits to be quite erudite and well educated.

Embrace the hate.

What the hell…. I’m been writing songs and I’m a good boy. NGD coming Friday.

The notion that Clapton is some rock or guitar god is one of the more perplexing yet pervasive myths in music. Mayall, Yardbirds, Cream, Blind Faith, Dominos… all great. He was a useful tool along the way. Then he stepped into the limelight and was just a fucking tool.

I’ll mention it and definitely I need to read his book. We mostly talk about our dogs and tree services and construction/traffic drama in our little town. My wife makes fun of me that, instead of just talking to Chris about drums and how I plays, etc, I instead just play in my music room (which is somewhat audible if you’re walking on our street) and I hope he happens to be out walking the dogs and he comes and knocks on the door or leaves a note in our mailbox or something. That’s what I fantasize anyway. Maybe someday I’ll slip him a demo tape of my songs from the monthly group - I’ll share y’all’s too if you ever want! Knowing him he’d probably fly the group up to host a jam session. And yet I’m still reluctant to just talk with him face to face.

I’ve written more about it before elsewhere on this board but I’m “neighbors” with Chris and Tina - a street over. We (mostly my wife) walk dogs together occasionally (mostly Chris), the kids skate on their little pond, we exchange cards at holidays, etc. Both are as nice and down to earth as can be. Chris does lots of community stuff with our library and the like. I’ve known them now for about 5 years and I’ve barely ever talked music with them much less mentioned that I am any sort of musician. But sometime soon I want to come clean and tell him he - and definitely she - are huge influences and inspiration to me. They are so nice that it’s silly that I’m so shy about it but I know them more as friendly older neighbors now so it’s kinda awkward. Anyway, love Talking Heads and I know David has been trying to mend fences so it’s great to see them all together, even briefly.

Yeah the cellist was amazing. And the horn player. A lot of symphonic sound from a very small group. Having Levin and Katche under it all helps. I had the dvd of Secret World and I wore that sumbitch out. This show wasn’t quite that level but that was almost 30 years ago (and, of course, no Papa Wemba or Paula Cole… and can’t imagine seeing the leg that included Sinead). But still incredible.

Saw Peter Gabriel at MSG on Monday. It was a great show - he still has his voice and has acquired a kinda nice older man vibe. And of course the musicians on stage with him were all stellar. If you ever have a chance to see a show where Manu Katche is behind the drums, go see it. Was going to Willie tonight in CT, but unfortunately have to travel (ironically, to Austin).

Fixed it for wishful thinking.

I had a 5000 for years and much prefer it to the 9000. Looking back I have no idea if I had a specific version. It’s a really simple pedal relative to the 9000 (and lots of other higher end pedals) - which lends itself to being really durable. And also, you play to it versus having a million minor ways to adjust it, if that makes sense. I play a Yamaha FP9 now and, while it’s an incredible pedal, it’s so adjustable that it’s almost like you can lose what it’s naturally supposed to feel like. Again don’t know if that makes sense. And I bet if I played them side by side, I bet I have my Yamaha dialed in to feel probably just like the 5000 since that’s what I played for so long. It’s like someone investing thousands of dollars on every bell and whistle in a crazy light and fancy bike but then finding himself wishing he could just ride his old Mongoose BMXer every once in a while. Anyway, enough rambling. Great pedal. Go rock it.

What meltdown, Kent?

“Calling all Trump heroes! Your dear leader needs you now more than ever so he can continue to fight to save your country and your guns. For $59.99, you can purchase the official “MAGA Coat of Freedom” - a fine looking compliment to the timeless MAGA hat you already wear. All proceeds go to the Save America Trump Legal Defense Fund.” * * Disregard that dude hiding in the bushes over there. We don’t know what he’s waiting around for. He’s a little grumpy but probably harmless….

Adjacent to refuse IS refuse!

Shats Ghoulin Douche Le Miserables (as is)

We need more people like fatty to explain things at a legible volume.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/13/us/politics/trump-gop-biden-impeachment.html?unlocked_article_code=CYQjcjvJ9P-xsWOwU7XFvWYF7xaJ0D8xX_VsmwyeTU6Db3a_XDbIrXD4FFpIRSlDmXrAbtfpl-U_RE23SGOZNTObZvz4rAHZRbc84y3pmyGP_L73YpfLy4E1PvhM0PqlF6Z-L0RQUNbOyAQTJ6GAL0ODwoQ_QAVctkQ4n8K-tX1iFGF6I3AKYpdEhfpgle7gccBzozttIS3_7n8zHIX6nmysuTwsbRySpelHybPlFWad_3da6TQs9z84JVefuQI2nREGuII6JuGcKZBGfxqIto27eehEjslcrJ_jJZFs2P_Vqq7OesBb4aA29snM-0t5X0XKbJSuGdF81mp8SUMs_DwP6t2GK9i1iQ&smid=url-share Dinner with MTG Sunday. McCarthy announcement Tuesday. Clowns.

Fly high! Like the eagle soars!!! We will win!! (Or something like that? It’s been a few years).

Ah, Bill’s Records and Tapes. That brings back fond memories. (Of the music, you pervs). Lots of allowance and hourly wage money went from me to Bill. Very possibly to purchase a Siouxsie CD.

Good point. I’m so tired of people referring to the greatness of September 11th. You’re not making the point you think you are. And the point you THINK you’re making is nonsense at best and at the very least absolutely shittily callous. America can’t en masse can’t do shit right and is headed for disaster. No shit. Has nothing to do with people feeling sad and memorializing a tragic human event. And most certainly has nothing to do with the amount of time that has passed.

Out of respect for the subject matter, I'll temper my "Surly response." I understand the sentiment you're conveying but just know this is a profoundly insensitive take. I walked home 80 blocks covered in dust and surrounded by hundreds of people, terrified, horrified, confused, and not knowing who or how many people I knew of the lives that had surely just been lost. (Turned out to be 11 not counting indirect colleagues/clients). And I still was one of the lucky ones that day. I'm going to assume you weren't there and didn't smell the acrid smoke and see the haze for days later. A haze covering a city that I hold to be the greatest in the world; that I adopted as a young man because I believed in the power of New York to bring people together in a truly unique way - good, bad and ugly. I'll also assume you weren't one of the tens of thousands of people - still horrified, still confused - who stood for hours at a time to donate blood, to deliver food, to help each other find some relief or peace for weeks following 9/11... for our LITERAL NEIGHBORS. You must not have experienced how thoroughly unsettling and heartbreaking it was to look up every day and not have two of your most trusted, iconic skyscrapers ahead of your walk - just a gaping hole. And that's all to say nothing of the loss of life, the loss of a sense of security (false or otherwise), the loss of men and women who showed unfathomable courage. So, on second thought, go fucking fuck yourself. I'll fucking mourn and remember and be affected for 22 fucking years and I'll fucking do it for another 22 fucking years if I want to. I'm not ignorant of the political context or aftermath. But you seem to be ignorant of the pain people felt who might have experienced this shit up close and personally. And for the record, I don't just mourn the tragedy. Time smooths those edges. But I do mourn the powerful feeling of togetherness and humanity that I experienced as a New Yorker that sadly, and regardless of the why or how, hasn't ever been the norm. If only more people understood that and if only it didn't take thousands of innocent lives to bring it about, even for a few moments so many years ago.