Kevin Bresnahan

The Browns really don't need another QB on their salary cap.

Ace Frehley, guitarist for the rock band Kiss has died. A few weeks ago, he fell while working in his home studio and suffered a brain bleed. Kiss was the first rock concert I ever saw, probably around 1977 or 1978. Ace was the star of the show, with his special "solo stage" that rose up into the spotlight as he soloed. It was a performance as much as a concert. I saw Kiss live several times when I was a big time rocker and they always delivered the goods. I think my tinnitus is partly due to these concerts. When the members of Kiss put out individual solo LPs simultaneously, Ace's LP was the only one I bought. Kiss Guitarist Ace Frehley Dead at 74

Sounds interesting but $100 for the hardcover seems a bit excessive.

It's too bad that the LA Jazz Institute doesn't use these ultra-rare CDs to raise money for their organization instead of just using them as a perk for members. I'd especially be interested in that 7 CD box set they put out 2 years ago. If anyone knows where there's one for sale, let me know.

Those recordings are not PD here in the US, so I would get it wherever you can if you want it. You never know when they might dry up. I know Stan Getz's estate was looking into this label's releases at one time.

Junior Cook Somethin's Cookin' (Muse). Great band but the recording techniques back then did the rhythm section no favors, especially the bass.

I'm pretty shocked that the "Local TV/Media" for the NFL even shows up as part of the pie. I assume that's just for preseason games. I would have thought that the NFL had to give that away.

They actually defined a metal flask as a "can" and refused to let them in. It made for a chaotic ticket line. People were laughing like crazy when I got to the front of the line and they tried telling me I couldn't bring it in. The head of their security team had to come over to let me in.

I saw the Moody Blues live several times back in the 80's. Once at Tanglewood in Lenox, MA, an outdoor venue which is better known as the Boston Symphony Orchestra's summer residence. That was a wild night. I remember it well because they allowed you to bring your own alcohol as long as it wasn't in a bottle or can. Most people used wine skins but I bought a "beer ball" of Matt's Beer. which was a plastic little keg with a few gallons of beer. I got to the front of the ticket line and they said, "No bottles or cans". I said, "It's plastic". They shrugged and let me take it in. I sold several cups of that shitty beer for $10 so I drank for free that night. BTW - it was a great concert too.

Nice CD. I haven't played it in a long time. I haven't seen her play live in a long time either. I hope she's still playing. Her website hasn't been updated since 2016. I know she had a rough time of it about 20 years when she had to overcome breast cancer.

The Agency on Paramount+. It's one of the more realistic spy shows I've watched, with budgetary implications on everything they do, which is unlike most any other spy show I've ever watched. Sometimes spy/CIA shows like this can get so convoluted, with conspiracies interlaced with more conspiracies topped with double agents to the point you can't figure out the good guys from the bad guys. This one seems a bit different, with those conspiracies and double agents running throughout and yet maintaining a decent story line that seems clear. Of course, I'm not done yet and they could throw a nutty curveball in the next episode. My wife & I like this show. It's better than the original Belgian version, HPI: Haut Potentiel Intellectuel (on Hulu), which seems to have a few of the police personnel being made into caricatures of a modern-day Barney Fife and has the main character do some really dumb things which a brilliant-minded person would probably not do.

This looks to be a Spotify version of the Pumpkin LP, "Rifftide". I never could figure out if those Pumpkin LPs were legit. I think I still have the Roy Eldridge/Richie Kamuca LP in the racks.

"demanding music"? You mean like avant garde stuff? I consider myself a pretty good listener and I don't like most of it. Fun? No way. I'd much rather listen to music that gets me to tap my feet rather than grind my teeth. If a soloist is just screeching at full volumes a la Brotzmann, I do not like it. Noodling? Maybe? We're picking nits and choosing to stand our ground over the definition of noodling? Really? We already lost one regular visitor (Bertrand) over this thread. Are we shooting for more?

Amanda Brecker became a singer herself, although I've never heard any of her music.

Who mastered it? I haven't found that anywhere online.

It was announced by his wife on Facebook this morning. Announcement from John's Family It is with the deepest sadness that we have to announce that John Lodge, our darling husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law and brother has been suddenly and unexpectedly taken from us. As anyone who knew this massive hearted man knows, it was his enduring love of his wife, Kirsten, and his family, that was the most important thing to him, followed by his passion for music, and his faith. He was never happier than being on stage - he was ‘Just a ‘Singer in a Rock and Roll Band’ and he adored performing with his band and son-in-law, Jon (vocalist with YES), and being able to continue sharing this music with his fans. It gave him even more joy to be able to work with his daughter Emily and son Kristian and spend time watching his grandson John-Henry play football and dream of him playing for Birmingham City one day! John peacefully slipped away surrounded by his loved-ones and the sounds of The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly. We will forever miss his love, smile, kindness, and his absolute and never-ending support. We are heartbroken, but will walk forwards into peace surrounded by the love he had for each of us. As John would always say at the end of the show, thank you for keeping the faith. Please understand that we are not making any further comments, however we would like to leave you with John’s song ’Whispering Angels’ whilst we take a moment to reflect on this incredible man who touched so many lives.” https://apnews.com/article/moody-blues-john-lodge-death-8bc738f385048867148c9edb2d9cc003

This is a new one to me... how is it?

I've never heard this music. When this short-lived band was formed and touring, it just seemed like a money grab, as this one CD was mostly live versions of Cars tunes. That said, Rundgren never said that it was anything but "an opportunity... for me to pay my bills, play to a larger audience, work with musicians I know and like, and ideally have some fun for a year", so you can't blame him.

I have only heard of the US having tariffs being added to Japanese imports. Is the EU adding tariffs to Japanese imports too? I hadn't heard that.

I assume they're scratched? Have you tried getting them buffed? My local Bull Moose Music stores have a buffer that they offer as a service. It's cheap.

I picked up both of them on the recommendation of @sonnymax a few years ago. I have never been disappointed with any of his recs.

Very nice date.

I have never understood why some producers call a small band like this quintet an "orchestra". It's not an orchestra, it's a quintet.

Welcome aboard. I am trying to keep active on approving any new members as quickly as possible.

Bobby Hutcherson - Conception: The Gift of Love (Columbia). Part of the Columbia 2 CD set.