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I'm still a subscriber. It's definitely not the great deal it once was, but it's still cheaper than iTunes or Amazon if you get an annual subscription. I'll probably keep it indefinitely, because I like getting 3-4/month. It's an incentive to stay involved and continue to try out new stuff.

Another change for eMusic: Emusic Returns To Indie Roots Amid Shift in Online Market They dropped all the major labels as of today. Will be interesting to see how this pans out.

Very helpful. Thanks, guys! FYI, Sidewinder - for these dates there are 2 shows/night, no opening act. I don't if this is typical or not.

Nice piece about Slugs' that was posted on Facebook by Jack Bruce today. Thanks, Jack! ‘It Was a Joint’: Jazz Musicians Remember Slugs’ in the Far East

Thanks for the insight, Head Man! One question: when you say 'get there early' - how early for a 7:30 show?

Larry Young - disk 2

The Cookers cookin' at SFJAZZ tonight. Great show!

You work for the Department of Redundancy Department? Nicely, nice!

Now you're just being redundant.

Getting a chance to see the Mingus Big Band at Ronnie Scott's next month. Needless to say, my first time there and looking forward to it! Anything I need to know beforehand - seating, arrival time, etc? We bought "Standard Seating" tix for a Wed early show, are not eating there, and were thinking of sitting on the right side.

Yes, of course.

Not surprising considering the unfortunate circumstances.

I saw them in New York tonight and it was really a great show. I'm old enough to have seen the band with Belew, Levin and Bruford live (when in college) and I really liked it but to me, this was on a whole other level.....perhaps because they played a lot of the material from the original band(s) and that is my favorite material and they really played the shit out of most of it. Starless was incredible and it was a thrill to hear it live. Some of the other hits came off great but it was the newer tunes that really showcased the band the best (except for Starless). The three drum thing worked well for the most part (except for Red, which was still great to hear but the drum thing really didn't work well here). I wasn't familiar with most of the band except for Tony Levin and Mel Collins but they were really strong. So, if you are a fan of the band, it is certainly worth checking out. They really bring it and sound great. To stay on my high school guitar hero kick, after the show I walked over to Iridium and heard Alan Holdsworth. He was great too actually and about halfway through the set, most of the King Crimson band and crew (sans Fripp) walked in to check out the show. I had a free seat next to me so I offered it to Mel Collins. Nice guy..... Great review and Iridium story, David. I'm looking forward to the Cookers on Friday, too!

I've given up on trying to correct Genres. It's a losing battle. I'll stick with artist names and album titles.

I know Shawn's been pushing the new Opeth album for a while. I finally got it and it IS pretty amazing - covers a LOT of ground. I hear a little of everything from Porcupine Tree to electric Miles in here. Worth checking out for SURE.

I think so, too, AGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not jazz, but a great album and the last time these two recorded a full album together.

Picked up a ticket for King Crimson at the Warfield on Oct 3. Been on the fence about this for a while, but I think I'll regret it if I DON'T go.

Yes, irritates me too. If you have a faulty download they refund you the 'song'. The idea that the faulty 'song' makes the whole album a waste of space seems beyond their comprehension. Add me to this list.

I prefer NOT having my music on my phone, which is one reason I have an MP3 player (iPod or otherwise). I may have mentioned this earlier, but I don't want to run down my phone's battery or fill up its memory in order to listen to music.

Looks like I'm going to get to see the Mingus Big Band at Ronnie Scott's in London next month. Haven't seen these guys in a while and am pretty excited to see them over there!

Ubu - I've also been working through the Lee Morgan and Hank Mobley sets lately. There's a lot of material there and I've never really listened to them that closely before.

Amazon makes MP3s available when you buy CDs from them, and that IS free. The only problem with listening to the streaming services through your phone connection is that it uses it up very quickly unless you have an unlimited data plan.

As it happens, me too! Great minds ...