i'd rather be in haena

A Sad Goodbye to Ben Keith

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:45:50 +0000

He gave us some of the most beautiful pedal steel guitar ever to bless an album or stage. On Tonight’s the Night he infused an otherwise gritty and ramshackle work with a unique dignity and grace. Bye, Ben. And thanks.

Ben Keith, Neil Young’s steel guitarist: 1937-2010

Neil Young “Too Far Gone” with Pancho and Ben Keith (1989)

Too Opportunistic to be Ashamed

admin — Thu, 06 May 2010 05:31:18 +0000

The Republican demagogue corps goes through the motions. Figures that this particular troll deigns finally to show his face and utter the word “Katrina” after years well spent cowering in obscurity. I guess there’s a statute of limitations on shame?

Why Isn’t “Time Fades Away” Available on CD?

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:23:10 +0000

A: Because it’s maybe gonna show up on Archives Vol. 2?

B: http://www.sidestreetrecords.com/articles/OddsSods.html

[photo swiped from sidestreetrecords.com without permission; they obtained it from John Frey WITH permission ]

[thanks to David Green from the ever-obsessive Rust List for pointing this out]

Yelp Sued For Extortion

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:29:16 +0000

About time.

Yelp = Garbage

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:52:27 +0000

Any remaining credibility regarding Yelp content is questioned by this Craigslist post (a screenshot). It was removed within an hour.

“Come Back Next Time, It’ll Be Much Better”

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:29:18 +0000

Chuck Prophet goes with what he knows.

“Do You Have a Business Card?”

admin — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:22:01 +0000

A representative from the US Chamber of Commerce finds it necessary to crash a prank press conference.

Brooksley Born Vs. the Clinton Administration Financial Triumvirate

admin — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:55:46 +0000

Frontline remains the most effective storyteller in news media. Bless them.

If you watch TV on your computer and want to know the backstory leading to the ’08 worldwide monetary meltdown, watch this.

The “H” Stands for “Hypocrite”

admin — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:11:22 +0000

Sorry GHWB – you employed Lee Atwater, so leave the high road to people who can do justice to the territory. When it comes to political analysis, stick to jumping out of airplanes; you’re better at it.

Fitzgerald Marine Preserve

admin — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:20:12 +0000

The bluffs overlooking the beach are an excellent place for a picnic. Check local listings for low tide.