Peter Johnson

Alright, Jim, get autographin'!!!

Brandon-- I can't directly address your questions (will try to remember the place we stayed in las Ramblas which was right in the center of things, but more like 80 Euro) but I will say this: do _not_ miss the Miro Foundation (Museum) if you're at all interested in his work. It's terrific. Go here. Have a great trip--Barcelona is a wonderful place.

Fine, fine--I'll get back in the saddle. Twist my arm! PM on its way! PJJ

Happy Birthday!

Tomatoes and mozz for me as well, Chris--nice idea! Followed by pan seared salmon, steamed peas, and a nice dry white wine.

Perfect--75 and not a cloud in the sky.

Completely agree. I don't have a single Uri Caine CD that doesn't have a few scratches on it. ARRRRGH.

Unbelievable! Completely cool stuff. thanks for sharing.

You deserve it--your Night Lights program is terrific. Well done.

Just to let y'all know, I've heard from Jeff, and he's doin' fine; just super-swamped right now with life and related subjects (aren't we all!).

Nicely done, Couw!!!

Whoa...fightin' words!

Allright! Happy birthday!

God, this makes me sick to my stomache. I hope all you Londoners and your families are safe. Thoughts going out to you all.

Congrats, Chris--this must be an exciting time. You two enjoy the road, safe travels, take loads of pictures, and a happy landing!

Sorry, Stefan, it's too small to read...what is it? Thanks!

I'm not a huge beer drinker, but hey, it's summer, so herewith: New Belgium Brewery's Seasaonal, "Loft". From the same brewery that brought you Fat Tire, this is a sweet summer brew; lightly hoppy, not too bitter. Goes down easy! If you like Fat Tire, you'll love this one. Enjoy!

Gail spent a few hours at the Philadelphia shows and had a great time. She heard Black Eyed Peas, Kanye West, DMB, and a few others. She said the Parkway (some of you know what I mean; it's a mile-long street modelled after Paris that leads from the Art Museum back to Center City) was packed with people, but that the vibe was mellow and cool. Very diverse crowd; people smiling, giving each other space, generally happy. Easy to find a space in the shade to chill and listen, or you could get up close if you wanted. Three arrests for disorderly and several heat stroke victims; not too damn bad for what was apparently about a million people in downtown Philly on a hot July day. Very impressive. Wish I'd been there.

I got de Larrocha's 1992 recording--a double CD on EMI with a few extra Albeniz pieces at the end of the second disk. It's beautiful so far. Thanks!

Got a pound of live crawfish at the market this morning--gonna boil those little bastards with some old bay and vinegar; paired with some mashed potatoes, apple pie afterwards. Happy 4th of July!

Going to buy some Albeniz once the recommendations start pouring in!

All right--let's try this again! Great recs on the Bach--thanks--so who do you like playing this magnum opus? I think de Larrocha recorded it three times, and there's also a newish Harmelin recording, but I've heard mixed reviews of it. What do you all think?

I'm not a religious man, but A-FRICKIN'-MEN!

That's the truth. Man, crank the volume on Too Damn Hot, pump up the bass, and it's like you're inside the organ. Wowwwwwwwwww.

Completely agree. To paraphrase Jsngry, Theivery & St. Germain do what they do, like it or not, and they do it _well_.