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So..... you don't think that Metheny can exploit the qualities of his guitar while he is using it as a vessel to express his music? Have you never heard him play? ... and the way Metheny feels about this has turned you off to the sound of all jazz guitar? That makes no sense whatsoever... 7/4: Thanks for posting this article. Are you going to make it to the Beacon show?

Aftab, I really enjoyed reading your comments since you have never seen them before live. I saw the Chicago show the night before Milwaukee, and I understand what you mean about it 'changing you'. I have seen Pat Metheny many times and have been a fan for many years, but this was different for me, somehow. I was able to sit down front and center for this show, and it was simply amazing to watch this unfold before my eyes. I truly felt like I was experiencing the creation of something great and timeless--the creative energy from that stage was breathtaking. I reacted to this show the same way I did when I saw my first Renoir. The Way Up, as a recording, is beautiful and complex... but live.... there just aren't adequate words. I was so energized and inspired after the show that I didn't sleep all night. I was curious, too, to see how it would all come together live. It was seamless. They altered the ending, leaving off the last few minutes; however, with the extended soloing and some compositional additions throughout I believe it was well over 70 minutes. It seemed to be completed before I could take my next breath... and that was only the first third of the show! I loved how they were softly playing a loop of the very beginning of the intro as we entered the theater. It was almost a subliminal whisper of what was to come, building the anticipation. What turned out to be exquisite was Pat entering the theater and quietly sitting down with his Manzer Baritone and improvising "This is Not America" over the loop. Yep, this is his protest record, all right... It was also great seeing Steve Rodby's face beaming at the extended ovations he received on his homecoming to Chicago. The entire band seemed pleased and maybe a little surprised at just how much the audience responded to Pat and Lyle's latest creation. The guitar "choreography" is pretty impressive too. Carolyn Chrzan, his guitar tech, is absolutely amazing during the show. It was nice to hear some old favorites, especially from 'Secret Story' featuring Gregoire Maret on harmonica. Lone Jack was also on a whole other level from what I've heard in the past. This show is still living inside my head... it's hard to get my work done!

The other words that keep me from looking are: "man gets drunk and....." Usually involves some type of sharp object and himself.

Ok.... I can't help myself; I just see his name and I have to say it... 'Git-R-Done!!!' All-righty then...

"eat your casserole, Tina... GOSH!! "

"my favorite animal is the Liger....it's bred for its skills in magic...."

you named it 'fiscal' !

Here's a big for all of the big daddies, the big brothers, and the young (and not so young) hunnies on this great board. you all!

Well I've been watching the second season of 24 on DVD. It has consumed quite a chunk of my week-end. I stayed up until 5 am watching it this morning.

Silver Tongue R. Flex Fine Ass rachel Jazz Delicious rachel Wicked Devious Honey rachel Rock sure this isn't the porn name game?

do you deliver? I know you fly-over frequently with your commuting back and forth to Seattle..... i live, like, really close to the airport..... and i know Catesta is reading this, so he has a standing invitation to deliver whatever he be cookin', too... A girl's gotta eat, ya know...

oh... i get it.... you're being *funny*. <stop...my sides.>

Avatar Jennifer has a s-load of Barbies... Princess Analise Barbie; Swan Lake Barbie; Beach Bronzed Barbie (freakishly orange); rock and roll Barbie (with freakishly orange hair) as well as their many female sidekicks and accompanying 'surfer dude' guy barbies. She has 467 different outfits with about 900 pairs of tiny microscopic spike heel pumps for the 467 different outfits. Yet they lay around in a big heap of nakedness (except for the spike heel pumps) like they all are spent after a 3 day sex binge. They just look so pornographic. I found myself saying..."Jennifer, let's play dress up and try some different outfits on your Barbies!" and she said..."no thank you, Ra-Ra....I like them like this"... I shuddered as the words left my mouth... I know I recognized my voice, but the words just didn't sound like me. They sounded like something my grandmother would have said. Oy.....

Congratulations!! I LOVE that name. It's a very *cool* name with a lot of character that will wear well throughout the years. A good friend has a 3 year old named Milo--I think it's making a comeback. Like the others, I would be interested to know what the name means to you and how you came to choose it. Again, congratulations to you and Melissa.

OK... lemme break it down for you.. I'm referring to the reviewer you referenced from Amazon. He is a known seller of Pat Metheny live bootlegs. He claimed his *cousin* stole his identity and sold the items, not him. (sure...) As C.J. has mentioned, Pat Metheny graciously allows his shows to be taped as long as he isn't aware; he goes into automatic edit mode if he knows he's being recorded. I think it's a no-brainer to assume that Pat Metheny or any musician would not like to see their live boots being sold for profit. There are plenty of live shows that are traded freely. There is no need for anyone to ever pay for one of these shows. This particular reviewer has benefitted immensely from others in the trading community and has in turn offered these up for sale. It is my opinion that this person is a narcissistic a-hole: I've met him. It is fact that he sold these items for profit. Because of what I know about him, I won't put much thought into what he writes. What's to understand? Did you think I was referring to you?

Great points... Let's just say that this particular reviewer (and pardon me for being harsh, I'm usually one who bestows the benefit-of-the-doubt) is a complete narcissistic a-hole (disclaimer: in my opinion) who sells Pat's boots on ebay (disclaimer: that's a fact). Oh wait, I'm sorry, his *cousin* stole his identity and actually listed those items on ebay.... (shurrr Clay, we all believe you bud...). So in this instance I certainly will 'consider the source...' I haven't received my copy yet, and I've only heard it in its entirety once, so I'm anxious to give it the attention that it deserves.

Sidewinder: PMG will be in London on June 12 at the Hammersmith Apollo. I've heard June 11 might be either Brighton or Poole. Edit: I get a lot of my stuff here: http://www.easytree.org You can sign up for automatic emails when new torrents are started.

There's a UK date, but I don't have it at work--I'll post it when I get home.

The Trio returns!

Watched the game last night. The Suns have to be the quickest team in I don't remember how long. Poor Shaq was wheezin'...

Well, we already know you're hot, B3-er-- you do remodeling and get up for 2 am feedings. That's the best combination of hot. The cookware thing (and a big right-on about Viking) is just icing, my friend. (lucky Alison )

Oh... let's save my fetishism for all things laundry for another thread.

Happy Birthday!!

OK... guys who talk about cooking (or even argue about cooking) are hot... Carry on....