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Now I'm even MORE happy that I wasn't able to get over there! Next time.........for SURE.

Maybe it was just as well, it sounds like you were (are) a bit 'under the weather'.

Sorry I couldn't make it last night, Jim. I hope it was a great show! Hopefully the band will swing through here again one of these days.

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A few months ago I made a painful decision to sell 2/3 of my collection to Amoeba (~800 LPs). Best thing I ever did. Next I have to make some CD decisions.

Yeah, that would be cool! I have some logistical problems, but I'll work on it.

Damn! That's Friday. I'll see what I can do ...

Interesting.

Maybe Django ... Anyone who doesn't already have Hank should pick it up now.

Curious to know your impression about these. I almost bought them last year when I was in the market for new earbuds. Sure. Even though they're smaller, they apparently have newer technology (than the older Rain and ts01's) yet still sound nice. We'll see. It's really difficult to buy something like this because there's really no way to try them out before buying. So you have to rely on reviews and word of mouth.

I broke down and ordered these - thinksound ts02

Heard a track from this on KCSM today! ... and they DID mention that it is on Big O Records.

CNET loves these! I was leaning towards the thinksound ts-02s, but I may have to reconsider. Especially since they're about the same price.

I had recently read good things about that "rain" set. and the site recommends Comply Foam Tips which are a good addition to ear canal phones that can accommodate them. Stefan Wood: how much sound bleed to surrounding parties on the iGrados ?, I've been using my Denon in-ears in an office and they start to hurt so going to the old fashioned style might be best. I recently sent an email question to them on a Saturday and received an answer in about a 1/2 hour.......from Aaron Fournier, the President and CEO!

Some interesting options here: Thinksound

Interesting. I picked it up remaindered years ago. Great album!

3rd June San Francisco, CA, Slim's Sweet!

Damn! I had no idea. I just paid $20 for it (used, but in new condition) at Amoeba. Oh, well ...

Tony Williams Tribute Band at Yoshi's Cindy Blackman-Santana has completely channeled Tony - what a performance. One jaw dropping drum "clinic" after another tonight. VERY intense. Everyone else was "on", too. John Medeski (doing his own channeling of Larry Young), Jack Bruce (masterful as expected) and Vernon Reid blazing away on guitar (although oddly under-miked). The show itself wasn't as loud as I had expected - powerful for sure, but not uncomfortably over-amped. Carlos came out for the last number which started out as a jam/riff, but quickly morphed into "Sunshine of Your Love". Ultimately a little silly, but they did pull it off and everyone went home happy. I saw them last Friday at the Blue Note in NYC- they were smokin' hot! Medeski was not much more than a bit player at the set I saw, but the other three were marvelous. Jack Bruce played very well, Vernon Reid played some excellent stinging guitar, and Cindy Blackman was INCREDIBLE. She never let up, and it fit the music perfectly. I wondered how she could play a second set after playing so much in the first set-she's got some energy. "She never let up..." Exactly!

Saw the last day of the Cartier-Bresson exhibit at the SFMoMA. Good show, but a little too crowded (to be expected) and could have used a little editing. Sometimes bigger is not better.

Picked up the album directly from Aum (along with the organ disk). So far, so good. Nice packaging, too. Plus a note on the cardboard stiffener in the package: "Enjoy" Would definitely order from them again. Good, quick service.

Got the album from Aum. There is that thinness to the organ sound, but when listening to the entire cuts, it works.

Sad - but it sounds like he's soldiering on and doing OK, considering ... All the best to Bobby!

Next Saturday at Yoshi's: Tony Williams Tribute Band

If you want to record stuff, then a Looper is not the way to go. Those are generally for live effects. I have a Boss Looper and rarely use it (honestly, I never got the hang of using it on the fly). About the Avid, now that I've plugged the guitar in. Still in major learning mode, but realizing that if I want to take advantage of all the Midi instruments, I will have to get a Mid keyboard. Seems like this is going to lead to an endless stream of upgrades and additions. Probably have to get a mirror ball, too!