Monthly Archives: July 2007

Kanye asks Peter, Bjorn and John to be his backing band ???

By brad | Published: July 31, 2007
Weird Indie bands, here’s how you know you’ve made it: Kanye West not only rhymes over your song, but asks you to be his backing band. That’s just what has happened to Peter Bjorn and John, as the Louis Vuitton Don has invited PBJ to accompany him when he plays Gothenburg, Sweden’s Way Out West Festival [...]
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Rufus Wainwright is ___________

By brad | Published: July 29, 2007
… a damn fine musician. Does the guy sing anything bad? He is a diva to his core and loves allowing his voice to fill a room to the brim. His songwriting is interesting and his lyrics are socially relevant without sounding preachy or self righteous. … bat-shit crazy. When he came out in a bathrobe for the [...]
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Footprints

By brad | Published: July 25, 2007
I love the album, Miles Smiles. It is one of the greatest albums of human expression. One of my favorite melodies is the Wayne Shorter track, Footprints. The melody is a treat to listen to; especially when played by Ron Carter, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Jack Dejonette, and Miles. enjoy:
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Bonnaroo, Review Thursday

By brad | Published: July 19, 2007
After getting our bearings in the campground it became evident to me that things were going to work out wonderfully. I was woefully tired due to my inability to sleep (or relax) on airplanes and subsequently kind of eager to get everything set up to relax. After setting up camp and taking a quick nap, [...]
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Bonnaroo, review #1

By brad | Published: July 5, 2007
So, its been a while since I arrived home from Bonnaroo. In the meantime, I’ve moved all of my belongings across town. I had meant to write this earlier, but I knew that it would have to wait until I, one, digested Bonnaroo, two, moved, and three, had some time to think about the Grand [...]
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