paul secor

Saw Tuli Kupferberg with the Fugs in late '65/early '66. They put on an entertaining show.

Good news. Always liked Fish - he has no quit in him. Glad that still he'll be a part of the Lakers.

Shocked to read this. I knew that Harvey Pekar wasn't a young man and that he'd had health problems, but I guess I figured that he'd just keep going. He was one the the great characters of the literary/music world, and he'll be missed. The first time I came across his name was when I started reading Down Beat in the early 60's. Can't remember when he began writing for them - Larry K. probably knows that - but I do remember having the impression from reading his reviews that he was an older man. I was surprised to find out years later that he was only in his twenties at that time. Then, years later, I read a review of the first American Splendor Anthology by, iirc, David H. Rosenthal in The NY Times. It seemed like something that would interest me and it did. It probably was a good thing that Harvey Pekar found some fame outside the world of reviews and comics in his later years, though from reading his later comics he seemed to have some mixed feelings about the fame and glory aspects. I'm sure he welcomed the financial rewards. Goodbye, Mr. Pekar. All of us are one of a kind, but you were more so than most of us. Thanks for everything.

Growling Tiger Roaring Lion Mighty Panther

Can't help you because I never got into Tex-Mex very much - partly because of the language barrier, but mostly because the amount of recorded music seemed somewhat overwhelming. I can recommend Lydia Mendoza as someone to look into - I'm sure you've found that Arhoolie has at least a half dozen recordings available. I heard her perform at a concert in Manhattan in the mid 80's - it was announced as her first New york appearance in 40 years - and she was wonderful.

Alan Sues Paul Lynde Rip Taylor

Johnny Shines Moonlight Graham The Glimmer Twins

Finally some rain & a break from the heat - at least for a day.

Mister Walker Leroy Vinnegar Jimmy Castor

After all the hype and dashed hopes, it comes down to next season - if three stars can play together, if Erik Spoelstra can get them to play team ball, if Miami can sign decent role players to fill out a starting lineup and a bench, if Miami can get players who will do the dirty work while the three stars get the glory - a lot of ifs there. We shall see next season.

Sleepy John Estes and the Tennessee Jug Busters: Broke and Hungry (Delmark)

Jesse Winchester: Learn To Love it (Bearsville)

The Rivingtons The Trashmen The Coasters ("Wake Me, Shake Me")

The Ventures The Chantays The Surfaris

These days, Shaq plays a half court game for about half a season.

Jimmy Rodgers Hank Williams Elton Britt

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RANDY!!!

The Electric Company PG&E The Electric Flag

Little Eva Little Egypt Little Miss Cornshucks

That's the issue I have - sounds decent to me.

Marchel Ivery: 3 (Leaning House) Charles Ives: Three Quarter Tone Pieces, Five Take-offs, Halowe'en, Sunrise, plus other pieces - Continuum/Cheryl Seltzer and Joel Sach, directors (Naxos)

Stoudamire doesn't strike me as a guy who can create his own shots. With the Suns he had Steve Nash making sure he got the ball whenever he was open. Who's gonna do that on the present Knicks squad? And who will cover for him on the defensive end?

Fiorello La Guardia James Galway Joe Albany

Hope you have a GREAT BIRTHDAY, Jack!!

Just an aside - Eddie Diehl, a master guitarist who claims Tal Farlow as a major influence, told me that he considers Farlow's playing on these recordings to be some of his finest work.