Was this a touchstone record for us? Yes, it was, for sure. Richard and Linda Thompson – light and shadow. Yin/Yang energy throwing sparks. The Lovely Carla and I played the daylights out of our original vinyl copy back in the 80’s. Some of that vibe has certainly seeped deep into our sonic DNA. Didn’t really think about it until someone mentioned it at the Ultra Lounge show. Nice reference. And yeah, no doubt, there’s a link there for sure. – Jammer
r&r diary – Ultra – 4.28.12
We played the Ultra Lounge last night. We were the “head-liners,” which means we played last. Lots of time spent in a rock club. Waiting. Didn’t get wasted. Didn’t insult anyone. And once we got up to play, didn’t break any strings. By that measure, it was a pretty good show. – Jammer
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r&r diary – White Lunar – 4.25.12
Listening to Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds “White Lunar” this morning. Haunting, beautiful, discordant. Conjures up grand vistas, and dark pools. Nick Cave & Warren Ellis are such inspiring musicians. This is “incidental music” of the highest order. Soul music. Speaks to the soul; widens it, deepens it. -Jammer
r&r diary – Boots – 4.21.12
Rehearsal today. Planning on working in some cover songs for our upcoming show at the Ultra Lounge. The list of covers we’re gonna try out tells a story: These Boots Are Made for Walking (Lee Hazelwood), Nothing (Townes Van Zant), Stupid Girl (Neil Young), Stepping Stone (Boyce and Hart). 60’s sunshine, to Van Zant existentialism. And Stepping Stone itself is a pop-culture journey from the Monkees to the Sex Pistols! – Jammer
r&r diary – Panther Burns – 4.20.12
This is where we will occasionally post about all things rock and roll. For instance this morning, we are listening to Tav Falco’s Panther Burns’ Behind the Magnolia Curtain! Alex Chilton is sometimes on guitar and sometimes on drums. There is just something exhilarating about people playing rock and roll beyond their competence and with total abandon! Legend has it that the recording session was fueled by a bucket of fried chicken and a bottle of Jack Daniels. Burn baby, burn! – Jammer
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