And it's real life at the same time

8.20.07
THEME: A Selection of Current Favorites

Sometimes it's just easier to recall where we were, who was there, or what refreshments were served. So I will. Wine popped back up this week, perhaps it's that impending fall chill in the air. But wait one of them's a white, an Alta Vista Torrontes 2006 joined by a Coppala Rosso Classic, 2005. A couple of Sierra Nevada seasonal ales, 2006, also made an appearance. But food and drink are not what you're here for.

A couple of artists I wrote down so not to forget: The Black Heart Procession, Swell Maps, The Saints, and you know, sometimes Billy Joel just brings a tear to your eye but who can forget him.

Leslie, back for good, brought new stuff she'd purchased a few weeks back at Harvey's. Her set was so inspiring that Ryan and I had to stop by ourselves yesterday and pick up a stack of vinyl goodness. And with a record show this weekend too. How naughty. Ryan will be out of town though on Sunday so at least he has an excuse.

This weeks favorite quote from the back of an album cover, "Hear msuic that makes you feel burned alive on an alter of flame". From Jack o' Fire, 10" I believe.

Next week record club is going on a ride. It'll be an Emotional Rollercoaster.

When the lights have lost their glow you cry, cry, cry

8.6.07
THEME: Breaking Up

Back to Beverly's to conclude the last week's short lived romance and featuring some post Art Hop & Hornet show Chex Mix. My Hemingway daiquiris were a little off though still refreshing, I thought, on yet another muggy Michigan Monday. But enough about the food and weather.

Honestly I don't remember too may specific highlights, the whole thing must have been so emotionally draining. One bit of of wisdom did survive: Don't by any Garth Broker, it will only disappoint you. Not sure what that had to do with breaking up, but he does appear to have a bit of musical lineage must be quite the charitable guy. Perhaps it was the George Harrison appearance that caused his name to pop up.

For this weeks trivia, Paper of Pins is apparently a folk song though my brief research didn't turn up its age. Lyrically it seams a rather fitting considering the evening's context. Scroll down to the last few verses.

Next week: Midnight Confessions. Maybe we'll find out where it all went wrong.