Thursday Music: A G is Gone

Nostalgia is nostalgic…  Say what you want about disco, the Bee Gees or any of that, but this song has a bass line that just won’t quit…  Now there’s only one G left.  I haz a sad.

The Real Conspiracy Against Hip Hop

Illdoc on what’s a conspiracy and what’s reality.

Thursday Music: June 6th???

I hope not, but it could get ugly.  Especially if Kathy Nickolaus “finds” a bunch of uncounted ballots in open bags… in the trunk of her car… again…

or, if you prefer

Dirty Lows – “Dead Man Walking”

From my email inbox comes this little ditty. Here’s “Dead Man Walking” (in reference to soon-to-be recalled Gov. Scott Walker) by Los Angeles-based band Dirty Lows.

You can get this song on iTunes and you can check out the Dirty Lows on Facebook to learn more about the group.

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Thursday Music: Two Local Shows You Should See

I have been going to the Cafe Carpe in Ft. Atkinson for almost 20 years now.  I’ve seen many greats in that tiny, 50-person room, from Greg Brown to John Gorka, and occasionally played there myself.  It is without question one of the best listening rooms in America.

This weekend, Bill & Kitty & the [...]

Thursday Music: “Sprung From Cages on Highway 9″

Continuing my fascination with odd covers… Try this one out.  Frankie Goes to Hollywood does Born to Run

Thursday Music: …Chasing the Moonlight…

My old college roommate (Hi Tom!) used to say that the two things Neil Young can’t do is sing or play guitar, but other than that, he’s great!  I tended to disagree with him on that point.  And my friend Tim says “Neil spits a lot when he sings!  It’s like a Gallagher show.”

Me?  I [...]

Mitt Romney “You’re so Bain” Video

You’re so Bain – Mitt Romney spoof video [...]

Thursday Music: Counting the Cars on the New Jersey Turnpike…

Rarely is a cover version of a song better than the original.  Even rarer, a live cover version!  Here is one of those very rare exceptions.

Here’s the original Simon & Garfunkel version.  You be the judge!

Thursday Music: Killing Joke – Kings & Queens

Well take it easy While the world goes crazy As it’s just another day And we’ve all been through the mangle And our pockets are empty But we’ll live like kings and queens Hear the choirs of noise sing Take a load off my mind soothe me Live like kings and queens Well easy [...]