MPLS ‘Mats Fans “Color Me Obsessed” tickets now on sale
By Jodi | Filed under Upcoming Shows | Comments (2)
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.
Tags: Color Me Obsessed
A tale of two Tommy Stinsons
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When Economists, Rock Stars Intersect
Glen Campbell-Ghost On The Canvas
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There were rumors that PW was going to write songs for Glen Campbell, and now it appears that GC will release that album, “Ghost On the Canvas” as his final release before retiring.
Streaming Mats Show from The 80s
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A rare show from the 80′s, along with a recording of the the band harmonizing on the side of the road – trying unsuccessfully to hitch a ride.
Go to the bottom of the page for a show by Jefferson’s Cock, a band in which PW would join in at times. Not sure if he’s on this recording.
Go take a listen at The Daily Swarm
Pw – Replacements song book
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If you own a First Act PW guitar and don’t know how to play it, here’s your chance:
Search for “Westerberg” to find the item.
“This collection features 15 of the very best from the seminal Minnesota alt-rock band, as well as gifted singer/songwriter Paul Westerberg’s solo releases. Includes: Alex Chilton • As Far as I Know • Bastards of Young • Can’t Hardly Wait • Color Me Impressed • Dyslexic Heart • Here Comes a Regular • I Will Dare • I’ll Be You • Johnny’s Gonna Die • Let the Bad Times Roll • Merry Go Round • Shiftless When Idle • Skyway • Unsatisfied”.
Ticket giveaway: Go see the Replacements’ Tribute at First Ave on Nov 26
By Jodi | Filed under Related News, Upcoming Shows, Westbergesque | Comments (12)
So yeah, First Avenue and a bunch of illustrious musical types are celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Tim (the second best ‘Mats album ever) on Friday, November 26th — the day after Thanksgiving y’all.
Here’s a little preview of what you can expect to see if you go:
If you’d like to go we’ve got FIVE (5) sets of tickets to give away. So you and a friend can go. To enter, just leave a comment and if we get more than five entries we’ll use Random.org to choose five winners on Monday, November 22nd so you have plenty of time to plan. Sound good?
Here’s a full list of who you can expect to see. Plus, don’t forget they’ll be performing “Tim” from beginning to end.
Performing in the Main Room:
The Honeydogs
Pink Mink
The White and Lazy All-Stars (featuring members of Chooglin)
Story of the Sea (featuring David Campbell and Jim McGuinn
Communist Daughter
The Goondas
Sex Rays
Sons of Gloria
and more!
Performing in the Entry:
Stook! and the Jukes
Adam Levy
Bethany Larson and the Bee’s Knees
Eliza Blue
Gini Doods
John Swardson
Ashleigh Still
Dan Israel
Ryan Paul
Mayda
Brianna Lane
Martin Devaney
and more!
Plus, special guest vocalists:
Arzu Gokcen (Pink Mink)
Ben Kyle (Romantica)
Brian Vanderwerf (Chooglin)
Dale T. Nelson (Otto’s Chemical Lounge)
Dude Weather (Jimmy Gaines)
Janey Winterbauer (Astronaut Wife)
Jim Walsh
John Solomon (Communist Daughter)
Josh Grier (Tapes ‘N Tapes)
Justin Pierre (Motion City Soundtrack)
and more!
Get all the details over on First Ave’s website.
Comment today!
Tags: first ave, replacements' tribute, Tim
Grandpaboy’s Last Stand
By Jodi | Filed under PW News | Comments (64)
I got my Mr.F single in the mail today, along with the download card for Grandpaboy’s Last Stand. Sadly, the songs on the 45 are not available for download, at least not that I can see. So, I’m going to have to wait until someone digitizes the songs to actually listen to them since I don’t have a record player.
Grandpaboy’s Last Stand is one, giant mp3. I loaded it into iTunes and it comes in at 35:39. I’m about four minutes in and thus far it’s a bunch of nonsensey noodling to me akin to 49. Oh, at about 5 minutes we get a song like thing. It should be, well, interesting to say the least.
Anyone else get the single yet?
UPDATE: there’s a few songs. At about 10:58 he starts singing about anyone looking for god save for Elrod Puce. . . we need someone to divide this file up ala 49:00.
Tags: grandpaboy's last stand
New Paul Westerberg limited-edition vinyl: This Machine b/w Foolish Hand Shake
By Jodi | Filed under In the News | Comments (13)
While I cannot test the veracity of the claims, I did just get an e-mail from Ten Pin Managment with a link to a new 45 with two songs. It definitely looks Westerbergian, no?
According to the email:
Mr. F “This Machine” b/w “Foolish Hand Shake”
LIMITED EDITION multi-colored vinyl w/ picture sleeve
BONUS: comes with free download card which can be redeemed for the epic “Grandpaboy’s Last Stand”
$8 + shipping and handling
Limit 1 per customer (orders for more than 1 single will not be shipped)
I ordered one. What do you think?
P.S. I just wanted to say that I’ve gotten emails from the same email address about other releases that were true. You know, in case you were wondering.
Tags: Foolish Hand Shake, paul westerberg, This Machine
Reunion
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Is it me or is this Mates of State cover of I Will Dare really not good?
By Jodi | Filed under Seen Your Video | Comments (12)
And I even like the Mates of State.
Mates Of State cover The Replacements
Tags: I Will Dare, mates of state
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