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Weekly Update -October 25th edition

- Coolest roundabout discoveries on the net..
I was out and about on the net, following up on some leads. I had been turned onto a band Jason Heath and the Greedy Souls, due to their cool cover of 'Crazy Train' found on their debut release The Vain Hope Of Horse



'Crazy Train is an incredible song as you all should know.  Who doesn't know the Ozzy track most recently made famous again on the MegaMind Soundtrack.  But this is the perfect cover as there is a fantastic departure musically from the original. It's only in instances like this that you are forced to get to know the original song, instead of just banging along to a tune you've known for years and never actually listened to deeply. Of course a click or two later, I'm on the video for 'Anarchist Girl' by Jason Heath and the Greedy Souls, from their Packed for Exile (Sampler EP)

 

A few clicks later, I'm checking out their site (www.jasonheathandthegreedysouls.com).  One thing leads to another, and some how I end up at Noisetrade.com downloading some free tracks.

I like Noisetrade as you can sort and sift through the hundreds of bands you don't and could, maybe should know.  If you're leery you can download for free.  You can also chose a donation rate to compensate for what you download.   



- Music News..  
Annie & the Beekeepers rebuild!  In an email from the Annie & the Beekeepers E-list we find out:

"It's been a year since the last tour with The original Beekeepers. I've spent this time writing new material, performing solo, and playing shows, here and there, with a sampling of NYC's finest musicians (in my opinion) in an effort to find the necessary inspiration to move forward with purpose. Thankfully, this inspiration has been found. Among the aforementioned musicians are Guitarist/Mandolinist/Vocalist, Andrew Michael Buri, and Bassist/Vocalist/Multi-instrumentalist, Jeni Magana. Please join me in welcoming these two into the new cast of Beekeepers. With a deep respect for the band's foundation, we have decided to carry on the name and spirit of the original project! Bear with us as we update our websites etc " If you are reading this for the first time now, you may have missed them in Boston, but there is an upcoming show in NYC November 11th @ the Living Room!




WISH LIST - 
No F**king Messiah by Pearl Jam.   This is the greatest bootleg of all-time.  It really has it all.  Live produced performances (SNL), demos, soon to be released tracks, acoustic, excellent covers and a great booklet lamenting the loss of Kurt Cobain by his friend/nemesis Eddie Vedder. 


This bootleg is unrivaled as far as unoffical music production goes.  I was lucky enough to buy it new just before the release of Vitology, at a random Radio Shack at the Outer Banks in North Carolina.  Approximately fifteen years ago, after overuse and poor quality control, the disc is falling apart.  It barely plays, and will not rip onto a computer.  


It is available on Amazon, but I just don't trust a so called "used - very good" copy to have not degraded like mine.  Plus the prices are outrageous.


1. 'Not For You'                                            SNL - 4-16-94
2. 'Rearview Mirror'                                      SNL - 4-16-94
3.  'Daughter'                                                 SNL - 4-16-94
4.  '(Sitting On) The Dock of The Day'           1993
5.  'Angel'                                                       Demo
6.  'I've Got A Feeling'                                   Demo  - Beatles cover
7.  'Alone'                                                        Ten B Side
8.  'Betterman'                                                 Atlanta Fox Theater 4-4-94 
9.  'Already In Love'                                       Atlanta Fox Theater 4-4-94 
10.  'Crazy Mary'                                           Live Victoria Williams Cover
11.  'Three Days'                                           Live and soon to be released track - 'Last Exit'
12.  'Small Town'                                            Live Elderly Woman 3-9-93
13.  'I Won't Back Down'                               Eddie Vedder solo covering Tom Petty

14.  'Wash'                                                        
15.  'Alive'                                                      14-17 Are at the Virgin Megastore in Paris acoustic
16.   'Black'
17.   'Porch'

I have completely lost the last four tracks, which may be the best four acoustic Pearl Jam tracks of all time.  One of these days, I'll figure out a way to get them back



Free Music ALERT:
Cool Vapors by Jacuzzi Boys Jacuzzi Boys - 'Cool Vapors'  

SPIN - September DOWNLOAD was the first to take notice, Paste issue#9 was next.  KEXP SONG OF THE DAY on 9/12, and Spinner MP3 of the day on 10-17.  Choose any of these cool sources for your free download!!!



LAST CONCERT:  
Portugal the Man @ the TLA

Spirit Family Reunion was last Friday.  I have some photos up on the facebook page, check them out while I wrap up the review.





NEXT CONCERT(s):
Blitzen Trapper!!! So excited!  This Thursday @ the TLA in Philly.   Unfortunately that means I didn't get to go to the Civil Wars tonight at the Trocadero.

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