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Now that's a cool-looking amp (the Turser) - apparently sounds as good as it looks, huh? My Spider is 15w. I'm not an amp expert or connoisseur by any means. When I bought it, I just wanted something small for apartment-playing purposes. Was planning on getting a Fender or Marshall (yes, they make small ones, too), but the salesguy at GC talked me into this for $100. I'm fine with it. Has several effects options, as well, which I wasn't even looking for but glad I have them now.

I'm just getting back into it after not playing for many years. So, all I've got is what I've recently purchased. Deluxe Blackout Telecaster Line 6 Spider III 15 Line 6 Pocket POD More to come, I'm sure ...

Nah, that's more like "look at the alternate universe we SHOULD have had". Yeah, if Gore had won, we would have $6 a gallon gas! Perhaps.......but we would all be driving hybrids or some other alternatively fueled vehicles. High priced gas is the only way there will be a sea change in the mentality of the car companies. It's already happening in Detroit.

For those who enjoy electric RTF, they just added a 2 album anthology on the Concord label. Which is interesting since none of that music was originally released on Concord (AFAIK). Also, because of a licensing agreement, you have to DL each album in its entirety - can't pick and choose tunes.

Of course, Free......sorry.

A little OT since they're not jazz musicians, though ... unless you want to consider Spinal Tap Mark II's "Jazz Odyssey".

I just put a reserve/hold on a Prius today. They're back-ordered, but I'm on the list to get one when the next shipment comes in next month. Can't wait.

Ah, yes........a Strat. I always think of FZ with a Gibson.

Well, he did seem to favor Gibson.

Never seen him with a Goldtop or with P90s? ... or both?

There's some good news... How much money do you have to spend? Not that I NEED another guitar right now. Although I am "GAS-ing" a bit for one of these at the moment. Paul Reed Smith SE Custom Semi-Hollow - $599

Interesting. I've wondered about that since I first heard it. Was surprised there wasn't a lawsuit. ... or nearly equal to Sunshine of Your Love

Finally got the Tele issue worked out. New guitar arrived this week and everything seems OK. What to buy next???

David Byrne NY Times Op-Ed tribute in todays paper: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/16/opinion/16byrne.htm

Yes! "Black Unstoppable" is also available on DVD from Delmark (recorded at the Velvet Lounge), and it's very good. "Xenogenesis Suite" is her latest release, and is on Firehouse 12 (not Delmark, as I may have implied above). I've have not heard it yet, but will be downloading or buying the CD soon. More discussion about Ms. Mitchell here: Profile of Flutist Nicole Mitchell Sounds good. I'll definitely be checking those out.

Hmmmmmmmmm. Yeah. Really outta get myself out to see that one.

Those are the 3 DP albums I would get again (I've thought about it recently) - "In Rock" particularly. I got the first Chicago album recently, too. It definitely stands up. But of course they changed significantly over time.

I guess, but it's such a sad state of affairs that she even "needed" to do that. I can't imagine that a day goes by when 90% of the American public doesn't use or at least hear that word. It's just silly ...

Saw those and tagged them just because they looked interesting. Don't know anything about her, otherwise. I take it you recommend them, Skid?

The Sadies Stanton Moore

That's what I was wondering.

Not a big fan of action/fantasy/superhero films, but we have been out of town and wanted something brainless to watch on Saturday. It was fairly entertaining. Not quite as different as I was hoping it might be, but Downey was an inspired choice for the lead role and Jeff Bridges is never bad - Paltrow good, too.

I have most of their Black Jazz albums. Really enjoy all of them - especially Adam's Apple.

Sounds like a great time. I went about 20 years ago and really enjoyed it. Stayed out WAY too late every night.