DavidinMaine

Yeah, that was 30-years ago… During the same period, I saw Van Halen at the Music Hall from the first row of the balcony–that was really awesome for a 14-year old. I do remember talking to a security guard who said it was the loudest thing he had ever heard. Very cool connection in terms of the Music Hall, huh? Who’da thunk it?!?!?

During the past several years, I keep turning on my Cleveburg peeps to concerts including David Byrne’s Feelings tour (at The Agora), Lucinda Williams (defunct small theater in The Flats), Todd Snider w/Tim Easton (Beachland), Bill Kirchen (Peabody’s), and Cross Canadian Ragweed w/Dierks Bentley (House of Blues) to name a few. I always like to visit C-Town and concerts are a perfect excuse. With the economy the way it is, Cleveland is getting great shows at it is a central stop as trucks drive-by (oh yeah, Drive-By Truckers at the Beachland, too!).

Wow–what a sad list. From my perspective, it really is a reflection of the sorry state of affairs of the recording industry. I wonder what actual sales numbers are associated with these ranks… David Byrne’s homegrown effort comes in at 42 without any corporate/industry backing–a Cinderella story of sorts. However, I wonder how Lost Highway feels about LH coming in at 18th especially in light of all the $$$ support and what it the return regarding each unit sold. Lil Wayne at 3 and LWs at 18? Hmmm, sad, really. Where is the recording industry heading and where will it be in 5-years? How about corporate radio? As Frank Zappa once said, Kill Ugly Radio. Maybe they both will ask for a bailout in the vein of the Big Three!

Whew…Cheerleaders and Keepin’-it-Realists are at ease. Actually and with this in mind, most Zappa fans don’t realize that Frank vacillated between the titles “Keepin’-it-Realists” and “Sheik Yerbouti” but eventually settled on Sheik Yerbouti as the final name for this album. At the time, I was kind of disappointed because I thought the title “Keepin’-it-Realists” had much more potential for album cover art!

Taken out of context, RDM, my statement is diluted… But I do appreciate your negativity while further reflecting the idea that “All this stuff certainly speaks volumes about today’s American psychological processes at the very least…” Glad my post struck a cord for you!

Sounds like the board is addressing two different issues: LWs music and chemical dependency with the latter being especially slippery and way serious/dangerous. I, too, have wondered about these things and have seen several emotional and somber scenarios play out both backstage and front-of-house as well. None of my business, really, I just honor and respect the pain that everyone carries–some knowing and trusting self-medicating as a resource regardless of its outcome(s). Plato said “Be kind to everyone you meet, for everyone is fighting a hard battle.” We move to judgement so quickly. It’s true, everyone has there own stuff/junk to carry while some are more effective than others. After all and some say that it’s really about “attraction rather than promotion” in terms of our option-sets for such mind-blowing condundrums. As far as fan sites and message boards are concerned–the Internet in general–I am always amazed by the amount of reality that its users try and interject into their interactions here. In a recent cartoon two dogs were depicted sitting at a computer screen where one said to the other–“Nobody knows I am a dog on the Internet.” It’s interesting how serious people take themselves on the sites such as these. All this stuff certainly speaks volumes about today’s American psychological processes at the very least…

ilbu, tntcy et al:

Just a few reminders and housekeeping notes (notice no “smiley” faces):

1) This is a anonymous forum where adults (I hope) post ideas about Lucinda Williams and her music. With this in mind, such perspectives may vary so be advised. Also, this is not a real reality. It’s a freakin’ message board, yo. Yo.

2) These adults (?) then use somewhat questionable and made-up names/personas as they communicate with each other in various role play scenarios akin to a Dungeons and Dragons or World of War Craft fantasy play. Wow, are you off yet?

3) Although they may never meet, they may form clans that then bully and harass others that do not conform to their set–although imaginary–rules. Sandbox rules per say. Yeah, aren’t we great and isn’t this really the best!?

4) If one does not conform to the all-or-nothing mindset, all bets are off and one is then voted off the island by one–who often speaks for “us.” Recently, the Tom Petty crew was brought into the blog, which really heightens the I’m gonna tell mentality–hopefully Benmont Tench stays out of the fray or we’ll all be in the sh*tter!

Anyway, wishing LW all the best and many thanks, for all you have done to mend my broken heart–you have really helped me to learn how to point to the moon. In other words:

I walked out in a field, the grass was high, it brushed against my legs
I just stood and looked out at the open space and a farmhouse out a ways
And I wondered about the people who lived in it
And I wondered if they were happy and content
Were there children and a man and a wife?
Did she love him and take her hair down at night?

If I stray away too far from you, don’t go and try to find me
I doesn’t mean I don’t love you, it doesn’t mean I won’t come back and
stay beside you
It only means I need a little time
To follow that unbroken line
To a place where the wild things grow
To a place where I used to always go

Who is we? How can you speak for others? Do you have the permission to be the voice of others? My posts are not condescending or arrogant. On the contrary they are well-crafted, thoughtful, and intelligent. Just because my posts don’t reflect and/or ooze a fanatical view of the latest tour/album, this does not necessarily devalue their accuracy or inherent value. If my posts accused someone of being condescending and arrogant in addition to advising him/her to “let it go,” than my posts would indeed be condescending and arrogant. There are many valid opinions and I choose to voice mine in a professional, tightly woven, and non-confrontational way. Glad you like reading them as well–it is quite evident in terms of your reactive emotionality. Thanks, for the vote of confidence!