OK so, last week my good buddy Phil (our Jandek correspondent) offered me a last-minute ticket to see R.E.M., Modest Mouse, and The National at the Mann in Philadelphia. Even though I already had thrilling plans for the evening (patching stucco), I sucked it up and relented. A very quick review:
The National: they went on at 7:00, [...]

Mann Oh Mann! Hooray for West Philly, two great shows are coming to the Mann Music Center in June:

June 12th - Death Cab for Cutie

June 18th - R.E.M. with Special Guests Modest Mouse and The National.

The Mann, located in scenic Fairmount Park, is a great place to see a show in the summer. Get [...]

Not a lot of posting happening on a Saturday night, most webbies are busy getting their funs on. Bully for them. Me, I always seem to have a free moment on this popular night, so here’s my inaugural post for the "Saturday Night Shut-in Club," where I will broach a music topic and dazzle you [...]

Photo by: Doug Seymour
Guests: Langhorne Slim and a Man Who Admits to Going on a John Mayer Cruise. Topics: Great Websites for Wasting Time (see list below), Competitive Eating, Golf is Not a Sport, Willard Scott Rules, Stupid Hipster Parents, LARPing. Playlist: Canadians, Tapes ‘n Tapes (Daytrotter Session), The Annuals, Langhorne Slim, The Quarter After.
Preview: [...]