Blog: OBSESSION COLLECTION

Conor Oberst's songwriting is an intricate composition of words that construct images real and implied. Words that juxtapose, contradict, form associations, comparisons and work to form an asymmetrical structure. The listener navigates the labyrinth of iconic symbols, religious legends, history, geography and societal phraseology of a troubled world. Oberst is always trying to figure it out and maybe get it right. Conor and The M ystic Valley Band recorded in a temporary studio in a mountain villa for a one-month session [...]

Wow! The first time I laid eyes on Showpaper my jaw dropped. It is a beautiful biweekly foldout that features original art on the cover and lists and promotes all-ages DIY music shows in the NYC and tri -state area. The Showpaper non-profit model blends the best of DIY culture with a formal approach. Unlike fliers and picture files, Showpaper creates an artifact of culture in hard copy form to be cherished and collected. [...]

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O nce upon a time a girl named Meg sent a file of Bright Eyes to a boy named Ryan who then burned it and gave it to my daughter. The recordings ended up in my car CD player. Well to say I was struck is an understatement. An obsession ensued. I was 49 years old and I was considerably moved. I had never heard music that moved me at the core, feeling the bitter a nd sweet of everything [...]

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Pwrfl Power Francois Virot Ramona Cardova Ok….I waited two years to see Ramona Cordova . Unfortunately it was miss not hit. I've only heard raves so this was an off night, due mainly to touring tragedies and mishaps. The mood didn't strike him, as the audience tried to show him love. He just wasn't feeling it. I guess it is hard playing in the dark and being exhausted. Bad shit happens to musicians on the road. His truck broke [...]

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Pwrfl Power Francois Virot Ramona Cardova Ok….I waited two years to see Ramona Cordova . Unfortunately it was miss not hit. I've only heard raves so this was an off night, due mainly to touring tragedies and mishaps. The mood didn't strike him, as the audience tried to show him love. He just wasn't feeling it. I guess it is hard playing in the dark and being exhausted. Bad shit happens to musicians on the road. His truck broke [...]

I am an anomaly. I am a 56-year-old music Blogger. I will admit, that prior to starting this site I was a computer illiterate. Yes I could surf the web, answer emails and send attachments. I understood the powerful ramifications of the on-line community, but lacked the knowledge to implement my enlightened visions. I can now explain how it works without sounding ridiculous, but my skills at implementation while getting better are still limited. I can envision trends and movements on the Web and see the power of new possibilities. As large corporations [...]

I am an anomaly. I am a 56-year-old music Blogger. I will admit, that prior to starting this site I was a computer illiterate. Yes I could surf the web, answer emails and send attachments. I understood the powerful ramifications of the on-line community, but lacked the knowledge to implement my enlightened visions. I can now explain how it works without sounding ridiculous, but my skills at implementation while getting better are still limited. I can envision trends and movements on the Web and see the power of new possibilities. As large corporations [...]

So...... The always evolving and fascinating, Wildebeest (Matthew Winn) did a Pink Couch Session at If You Make It a while ago that was recently uploaded. Clocking in at twelve minutes, Wildebeest sings/speaks with a touring guitar, harmonica, a smoke and a flask. He also has been performing similar long rants with chimes! Recent Wildebeest MySpace Post News I have published a short story New Reality [...]

So...... The always evolving and fascinating, Wildebeest (Matthew Winn) did a Pink Couch Session at If You Make It a while ago that was recently uploaded. Clocking in at twelve minutes, Wildebeest sings/speaks with a touring guitar, harmonica, a smoke and a flask. He also has been performing similar long rants with chimes! Recent Wildebeest MySpace Post News I have published a short story New Reality [...]

Unlike the Fox News Virus Novice Theory AKA Geo Wyeth is worth spreading around! Vignettes Full Homophonic video interview at After Elton Add to Technorati Favorites

Unlike the Fox News Virus Novice Theory AKA Geo Wyeth is worth spreading around! Full Homophonic video interview at After Elton Add to Technorati Favorites

During the month of February o'death recorded with Alex Newport (Two Gallants, At The Drive-In, The Locust) behind the boards. They are sharing the song "Home" from Broken Hymns, Limb & Skin to be released sometime this year on their MySpace site. "Home", starts off slowly. The chorus of / home, home the air I breath / scaffolds and rises to break through, and break through it does! Listen here . [...]

During the month of February o'death recorded with Alex Newport (Two Gallants, At The Drive-In, The Locust) behind the boards. They are sharing the song "Home" from Broken Hymns, Limb & Skin to be released sometime this year on their MySpace site. "Home", starts off slowly. The chorus of / home, home the air I breath / scaffolds and rises to break through, and break through it does! Listen here . [...]

I am looking forward to seeing two favorites Ramona Cordova and Francois Virot in New York July 1, 2008 Venue TBA........ repost of bulletin below...... REST IN PEACE FRIDO -- 21 JUNE 2008 Frido Korea, bless his little heart, passed away the other night before the Madison show. [...]

I am looking forward to seeing two favorites Ramona Cordova and Francois Virot in New York July 1, 2008 Venue TBA........ repost of bulletin below...... REST IN PEACE FRIDO -- 21 JUNE 2008 Frido Korea, bless his little heart, passed away the other night before the Madison show. [...]

Multi media artist /composer Laurie Anderson said to graduates at RISD, "I can't think of a better time to be starting out as an artist." Her inspirational commencement speech touched on her unconventional journey as an artist. She shared some survival strategies with the graduates. Communicating that working beyond conventional boundaries and taking risks helped her to invent and reinvent herself at every turn. Including her stint as the first and only artist in residence for NASA. Anderson suggested that the artist could reach a wide audience today [...]

Multi media artist /composer Laurie Anderson said to graduates at RISD, "I can't think of a better time to be starting out as an artist." Her inspirational commencement speech touched on her unconventional journey as an artist. She shared some survival strategies with the graduates. Communicating that working beyond conventional boundaries and taking risks helped her to invent and reinvent herself at every turn. Including her stint as the first and only artist in residence for NASA. Anderson suggested that the artist could reach a wide audience today [...]

Radio Woodstock and Warren Haynes present the Mountain Jam 1V May 30th to June 1, 2008. Just wanted to give a shout out to the talented and awesome band Sgt. Dunbar and the Hobo Banned . They won the Mountain Jam competition and were chosen to open on Saturday May 31st on the west stage at 12:00 PM for a half hour set. Sgt Dunbar's nine players boast a crazy array of instruments: guitar, accordion, trumpet, [...]