PW is named in Gibson’s Top 10 Melody Maker Monsters….
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Paul Westerburg: The Replacements’ frontman displayed the punk rock power in the Melody Maker’s pickups, using his 1962 model for classic songs like “Answering Machine.” With plenty of growl in both of their voices, Westerburg found his perfect foil in the guitar.
Ten Melody Maker Monsters: Joan Jett, Keith Richards, Paul Westerburg, Robbie Krieger And More
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Who wants to go see Tommy Stinson at First Ave on Friday?
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Tommy Stinson is play at First Ave on Friday at 8 p.m. and we’ve got two sets of tickets to give away. If you want to go for FREE! just leave a comment. We’ll draw names on Thursday and two lucky people (plus a guest) will go to the show and get to spend all their money on beer.
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Stinson’s “rootsy” new album includes a Westerberg part-kind of…..
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In an interview before his show next Friday at First Avenue — his first local gig with his own band in about five years — Tommy Stinson let it slide that Paul Westerberg had a hand in the making of his new solo album. Unfortunately, it sounds like that hand mostly got severed…….
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Let’s just call this Color Me Obsessed week, okay?
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I’d like to point you in the direction of a great AV Club interview with Gorman Bechard about Color Me Obsessed. It includes this little gem:
GB: No. Sometimes it’s better not to meet your heroes. Also, I’m not a big fan of behind-the-scenes stories. I don’t care about the gossip end. I really feel for actors or musicians or writers whose work is on the screen, on the record, on the pages, and that’s what they’re willing to share with me. Part of me thinks that’s enough. I can be a huge fan and be more than happy with just that. Paul Westerberg has given me more than most people I know in those records, and also his solo records—Stereo/Mono, I literally named it the best album of the decade. Also, not that I have this ideal by any stretch of Westerberg being a saint or anything, but I don’t want to tarnish it in any bad ways.
Can I just say I second that emotion? I never, ever want to meet Paul Westerberg. Ever.
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Replacements Day at 89.3 The Current
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Tune in on Wednesday, May 4th, for Replacements Day on 89.3 The Current. We’ll be playing a different Replacements song every hour all day long—so if you’re a Mats fan, be sure to keep listening all day to hear ‘em all. In the meantime, check out our Replacements trivia quiz, favorite album poll and CD giveaway below, plus details for screenings of the new Replacements documentary Color Me Obsessed and the afterparty at the 7th St. Entry.
Replacements Day on 89.3 The Current
Tommy Stinson playing First Ave May 20th
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My paulwesterberg.net inbox is usually filled to the brim with email. Most of them are requests for Paul (who I am not) to play somewhere or like this (and I quote), “I’m a great admirer of you and your music! I would therefore be very happy if you could send me 2 handsigned (autographed) photos of you.”
You have no idea how much self-restraint it takes to not sign a few photos of myself. Specifically this one from my junior year in high school (rock on 1987).
So you must forgive me that it’s taken so long to pass on this notice from Gimme Noise about Tommy’s upcoming show at First Ave, where they try to stir up some rumors about how might join Tommy on stage.
Tickets are $12 at First Ave’s site.
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Every little sole must shine
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HCAR-OTH
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Reading through the comments on this Youtube video, I’m amazed at how many fans discovered the Mats through the show “One Tree Hill”.
PW’s Manager to open shop in Rhode Island
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Darren Hill will be opening his shop “Pop” on April 1st.
About Pop
“I’ve been a collector of pop culture for all of my life. My travels in the music business for the last 30 plus years have allowed me the opportunity to scour antique stores, flea markets, and junk shops all over the world looking for interesting items. POP is the natural evolution of my obsession. A true labor of love.
In a quaint space built as a grocery market in 1923, you’ll find popular culture artifacts of all kinds. Modern, Folk, & Found art. Mid Century Modern furnishings. Oddities, Curiosities, Ephemera, Relics, and just plain Neat Stuff. From the Historical to the Absurd. I like to call them Conversation Pieces. Unique items with personality and a story.
We’re located just off of Main St. in the heart of the historic Hill & Harbor District of East Greenwich, RI – along with other interesting shops and fantastic restaurants.
Come visit us for a unique experience. Bring your curiosity and leave with a smile!
-Darren”
MPLS ‘Mats Fans “Color Me Obsessed” tickets now on sale
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I’m a busy, busy beaver so I’m just gonna shuffle this link off to y’all.
Ticks now on sale for the May 4th screening. Get ‘em while the gettin’s good.
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