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[Jan. 23rd, 2006|05:10 pm]
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http://s38.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=020EV80WY7F981KUVVF94ARDB8
Cat Power covering Moonshiner. Just discovered this last night after having this album for quite some time. She changes some of the lyrics but overall it's a pretty good cover. |
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| BENEFIT SHOWS SCHEDULED - Jay Farrar, Jeff Tweedy, Bottle Rockets and others |
[Dec. 29th, 2005|06:52 pm]
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Chicago Shows to Benefit Gary Schepers
Behind the public and well-known faces of musicians and bands of Chicago's vibrant and wildly diverse music scene there is a community of creative and dedicated people who make it all possible. Theirs are names you will likely never know and whose faces don't make the glossy magazines, but whose contributions to the music we all love are irreplaceable.
If you have been a regular concert-goer in Chicago during the past twenty plus years, odds are strong that you have benefited from the ubiquitous and experienced ears of Gary Schepers behind the soundboard. He has been the big man with the big voice and the good heart working the sound at Lounge Ax, the Abbey Pub, Empty Bottle, Martyr's, Fitzgerald's, Schuba's and every other venue you can think of. He's been the sound man for Eleventh Dream Day, Uncle Tupelo, Son Volt, Material Issue, and John Parish. In short, Gary is one of THE unsung people that help keep our city the vital and accessible music scene that it is.
Recently, Gary was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and is spending the holiday season in a hospital room recovering and getting treatments. Like many people in the music industry, Gary is without health insurance. To help defray his mounting medical bills, there will be a series of benefit concerts featuring just a tiny percentage of the artists he has worked with over the years. The speed and ease with which these fundraisers have come together, and the breadth of talent participating in them, is testimony to the appreciation and high regard held for him within the community of musicians that have performed in this city.
From the Bloodshot perspective, Gary was responsible for the sound at our first showcases at Lounge Ax and Empty Bottle. He handled our neophyte, multi-band nights of chaos with a serene, unflappable manner. He never let on if he was bothered by a bunch of screwballs learning how to put on a show on the fly and on his watch. Over the years he's taught us when to worry, when to yell and when to just enjoy the moment. He has produced and engineered several records for us, both live and in the studio, and has been holding down the bottom end on the tuba with Devil in a Woodpile at the Hideout.
Gary's steady and quiet contribution to the Chicago music community is one of building, in quotidian fashion, a body of work and experience that has shaped the concert going experience for all of us.
Benefit Shows for Gary Schepers:
Fitzgerald's, Friday, January 20:
In the main room:
Robbie Fulks, Jay Farrar, Corky Siegel
In the side bar:
Devil in a Woodpile (all night)
Side building, front room:
Dolly Varden, Bunker Town, Prohibition Orchestra
Show times and ticket price to be announced.
http://www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com/
The Hideout, Sunday, January 22:
An afternoon kids show from noon to 4:00pm with:
The Blisters, Wee Hairy Beasties (featuring Jon Langford, Sally Timms, Kelly Hogan, & Devil In A Woodpile), Nora O'Connor
In the evening:
Califone, Edith Frost, Chris Mills (solo)
Show times and ticket price to be announced.
http://www.hideoutchicago.com/
The Abbey Pub, Wednesday, January 25:
Jeff Tweedy, Devil in a Woodpile
Doors at 8pm, show at 9pm $30.00 advance, $30.00 day of show, on-sale date to be announced.
http://www.abbeypub.com/
Schubas, Friday, January 27:
Bottle Rockets, Tijuana Hercules, Great Crusades
Doors at 9:00pm, show at 9:30pm. $12.00 advance, $12.00 day of show.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here:
http://www.schubas.com/calendar.aspx
Plus many more bands: Jim Bohquist, Kelly Hogan & The Wooden Leg, Yellowhammers, Bakelite 78, New Duncan Imperials, Mr. Rudy Day, Jane Baxter-Miller, Hoyle Brothers, James Conway, Eric Nodon, Diamond Jim Greene.
Look for even more benefit shows at: Martyr's, The Empty Bottle, The Abbey, and The Hideout. 100% of all proceeds will go directly to Gary Schepers |
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[Aug. 12th, 2005|10:48 pm]
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So just joined. I haven't listened to Uncle Tupelo yet, but I really want to after listening To Son Volt. If uncle Tupelo is supposed to be better then I've got to check em out. |
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| There's nothing to make out or even notice |
[Jan. 4th, 2005|06:08 pm]
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Top Three Songs of the Day:
Uncle Tupelo- Cold Shoulder
Uncle Tupelo- Discarded
Uncle Tupelo- If That's Alright
I guess that means I'm finally coming around on Still Feel Gone? |
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[Nov. 14th, 2004|11:35 pm]
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This seems like a good time of year for Uncle Tupelo. I discovered them in the summer, but they seem to have a very fallish quality. What do you think is the best season for Uncle Tupelo? Of course, you'll probably say all year, but I think seasons have a lot to do with music. Maybe that's just me. |
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[Nov. 8th, 2004|05:41 pm]
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DOES ANYONE EVER POST HERE? I NEVER SEE ANYTHING PAST SEPTEMBER 8TH.......DEPRESSING, AND LAME, SEE YA! |
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| Who wins? |
[Sep. 8th, 2004|08:39 pm]
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I know we probably shouldn't pick favorates because they were both so good, but who do you think had the bettter songs on Anodyne. I personally think it was Jeff. Jay's songs are great but Jeff's had much more variety and more thoughtful lyrics. It just doesn't get much better than New Madrid.
Anyway, I know I probably shouldn't get back on the old Jeff vs. Jay debate, but some good natured discussion could really liven this place up. I hope you don't mind. |
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| new member. |
[Aug. 5th, 2004|03:29 pm]
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yeah. uncle tupelo is probably my favorite band of all time, even though i'm only 17 and just discovered them about a year and a half ago. I even wrote a speech about them earlier this year for our county's academic decathlon competition. but i only have about 2 people to talk about them with, so i'm really excited about this community! |
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| Jay Farrar Community ... |
[Aug. 5th, 2004|01:02 pm]
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X-Posted, lovingly amongst those who might be interested in yet ANOTHER Alt-Country themed community.
I promise the following: Frequent Updates, Tour Information, Information on artists touring with Jay, Transmit Sound info, Upcoming projects, appearances and radio spots, along with various and sundry kick-ass cool relevant links to alt-country themed goodness on line.
Hope to see you there!
- devronika (The Moderator) |
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