"Filtering through the music library rounding up some songs for a Fourth Of July mix, including Dave Alvin's song about said same, and this just sounded so good as it played through I had to post it today. Sorry about the lack of posts lately, I've been to some great..."

"Five in honor of my going to see Mission of Burma tonight in Philadelphia, playing all of Signals,Calls, And Marches and more. Here's a good primer for you if you're not familiar with this seminal Boston band whose music is still exerting influence today, more than 20 years after it's..."

"This weekend, the best and brightest (but fortunately not hottest) options for your musical-themed entertainment, as humbly suggested by us....10. Run for the hills! It's Iron Maiden at Madison Square Garden SUNDAY9. Take the ferry over to Staten Island and Rock The Harbor at SI's first original rock festival SATURDAY8...."

"Jacks - "In the Broken Mirror" [1968]Reminder: Another DEADHEAT this Thursday 6/12 at Bowery Electric -- might want to get there on the early side, there's a lot going on at the bar but we're gonna try to squeeze in as much rocknroll as we can starting at 8 pm...."

"The men from Mission of Burma are halfway through a busy couple weeks, as they've just returned from a short European tour with Shellac to treat Boston and New York fans to some very special performances. Over two nights in each city, the seminal Boston band will perform the entirety..."