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Here’s a much better review of the Minneapolis show…
http://blogs.citypages.com/gimmenoise/2013/02/eels_at_first_avenue_concert_review.php
I’m selfish, I want it for myself… and if I can afford it, one will be mine. I spend a lot of time recording LP’s. A simple 45 would take about 10 minutes. I was a bit surprised by the Craig Finn prices so I’m not getting my hopes up. We’ll see how it all shakes out.
If I can afford it, I’ll pick one up and record it for you. That’s a huge if. I’ll let ya know in a week. Any idea when the auction begins, other than today?
Thanks Tony, since I’m completely bored at work, I’ll go on. At one point E announced that Chet had been with him for 10 years. So, they had a little ceremony, E taking Chet as his guitar player, Chet taking E as his band leader. Humorous but not comparable to Lu and Tom’s ceremony. The shtick they are working this tour appears to be when each member is introduced, E says something like, “Great picking, Give me a hug.” And an embrace ensues. The men were all decked out in what looked to be Adidas track suits. One thing in general that I liked about the show was each member had what looked like 18″ – 24″ risers that sat on the stage. This made the sight lines excellent, even when standing on the main floor. Seems like a good idea since my wife is shorter than most.
I’ve been a fan since A Man Called E, way back when and this was my first opportunity to see Mr. Everett. It was fantastic, and if any are in the path of this tour, I would recommend it.
I am sure it’s a hard one. Perhaps a Bridge School Benefit when David Crosby is around they could give it a shot…
I’d also like to hear her try $1,000 Wedding. Seems right up her alley.
From the Songs for Slim website:
‘Phase One of the project – the auction of a limited edition run of 250 numbered copies of a brand new, deluxe 10” vinyl EP package by The Replacements, their first new release in over 20 years – went off with a BANG, raising $105,743.42 for Slim and his family! This staggering amount far exceeded any expectations; the Dunlaps, the Songs For Slim team and New West Records are deeply humbled by this overwhelming response of love and support. Nearly 6,500 individual bids were made and almost 4,000 people participated in the 10-day auction. Copy #1 went for an astounding $10,000 to a Replacements über fan in Brooklyn, a price that puts it in very elite company for auctions of rock era vinyl”
I think they did pretty darn well. The Steve Earle / Craig Finn release seems to have done well also. And a digital release is in the works so that the masses can at least get the songs.
Tom, you can get “commercial” copies soon. Again, from the website:
“The music will be delivered to radio on March 4 and be available digitally worldwide on March 5. A commercial 12” vinyl version (without all of the bells and whistles of the limited 10” edition) will be released to retail stores on Tuesday, April 16.”
Thanks again Lucinda, for taking part. I can’t remember how many times I’ve seen Slim play over the years, but it’s been a lot. He’s a Minneapolis treasure.
Please hang a sign from my grave when I die.
So I can remind you that finally I’m free from it all.
The voices, the stalls,
My razor sharp tongue and my paper trail heart
That never let me forgive myself.And if I don’t come home one night,
Promise you won’t leave on one light.
I want to drive by, see the windows dark eyes,
Pretend that there’s nobody there.
Lately you’ve been acting in a role that’s unbecoming
Of the girl who taught me there was so much in this world worth living.
The part that you’ve been playing has me dazed and missing you.
But now you’re gone, gone, gone.The promise never harvested in fallow fields shall lie.
In a shallow grave of stubble field and half-remembered lies.
A burning heart deceived me and you really put me on,
But now you’re gone, gone, gone.The memories are bittersweet;
The taste you leave is still stuck in my mouth.
I want to touch you, want to breathe you,
Say, “Fuck you I don’t need you – get out…right now.”
John Ralston – Hang a Sign and Gone Gone Gone from the album Needle Bed. A great album.Seems she has announced her favorite rock club.
http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/blogs/130506553.html
You In Reverse has been on the turntable constantly….
“Some things never change
Something’s gotta change that
Some things you can’t explain
Like why were all embracing conventional wisdom in a world that’s just so unconventional”I was hoping for a club show but, from what I understand, there wasn’t a venue available that worked with her schedule. There are plenty of other spots I’d rather see her at than the “eatery”, but anything would be good.
The dude that set up the Fetus in store is concerned about a mediocre crowd as well. Hopefully that will not be the case, I’m bringing all two of my friends.
It’s a busy music month here in Mpls. Next week is The Low Anthem, then Zoe followed by The Black Angels, Hayes Carll, John Scofield, Dawes / Blitzen Trapper (right next door to the “Eatery”, whatever the name of that place is w/ stars on the wall and such), and finally Medeski Martin and Wood. The only thing that would make the month better would be if Lu could take the long route from Buffalo and play a show here on her way to Kansas. I’m just saying…. there are 5 days between shows…
Back to the original topic, I agree, her new album is very hard to beat.
