RIP Glen Campbell

Jodi — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 20:43:55 +0000

The great Glen Campbell has died at the age of 81.

Here’s the lovely video for his cover of Westerberg’s Ghost on a Canvas.

Rockin Here Tonight: 2-CD Slim Dunlap benefit comp coming Novel 12

Jodi — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 22:10:25 +0000

Coming up on November 12: a double CD Songs For Slim compilation, collecting all of the Slim songs from the monthly releases + 10 supercool bonus tracks, all in a specially priced package complete with original Chris Mars artwork and a 16 page booklet. Stay tuned for more info in the coming weeks.

via Songs For Slim: Releases.

First Avenue 20th anniversary profile on MTV’s 120 Minutes from 1990 emerges – Minneapolis – Music – Gimme Noise

Jodi — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:22:25 +0000

“Like CBGB’s in New York, the First Avenue club in Minneapolis has served as one of America’s most important clubs,” Kendall says. With interviews with Kevin Cole, Steve McClellan, Bob Mould, and Paul Westerberg, this is an engaging snapshot of a hot time in our city’s history. Remember Glam Slam?

via First Avenue 20th anniversary profile on MTV’s 120 Minutes from 1990 emerges – Minneapolis – Music – Gimme Noise.

PSA for Bands in & around Michigan

Jodi — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 17:06:46 +0000

I don’t usually do this. It’s not my thing to promote every band who emails me, but Kevin from 40 Stiches Later sent me an email that made me laugh right out loud. Like with my mouth and noise erupting from it, and not in the LOL! way people type).

Replacements Tribute Show (Proceeds from the event will benefit Ozone House of Ypsilanti)
Saturday, April 13th, 9:00PM
Woodruff’s – Ypsilanti, Michigan

Right now we are still looking for a couple more bands to fill out the line-up. Each band will be playing six Replacements songs. If you could put something up to help us spread the word that we need bands, that would be very helpful. We think there is a good chance that bands that are fans of Paul and the ‘Mats will find out about it through sites such as
yours.

Thanks for your help!

If you want more information, email Kevin.

And another thing: High on Stress Donating CD Profits to Slim

Jodi — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:38:39 +0000

Local faves, and giant ‘Mats fans High on Stress tweeted this today:

Hi Replacements fans,We will donate profits from cds sold this month thru paypal to our pal,Slim Dunlap.PM us for info. CDs $10.

— highonstress (@highonstress) November 14, 2012

My friend Wolfdogg says High on Stress is the best thing going. So, you know, get some new music & help Slim in the process.

Dan Murphy leaves Soul Asylum after 30 years

Jodi — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:55:10 +0000

Dan Murphy announces he’s leaving Soul Asylum on the band’s website. Starting:
“After 31 years of relentless and fulfilling cycles of touring, recording, writing and living in Soul Asylum a band founded by Karl H. Mueller, David Pirner and myself in the late summer of 1982, I have decided that I will no longer be touring or recording with the band, effective immediately. Leaving with great admiration and respect for David Pirner, whom I felt like I grew up with and who provided me and all of you with so many memorable musical moments. I have great love for Michael Bland who has a big heart, a big sound and an even bigger laugh that I will remember and cherish for the rest of my days. My deepest respect and love for Karl H. Mueller, and his widow and loving wife Mary Beth Mueller, and his mother Mary Mueller who provided us with a start in their family garage and supplied us with endless encouragement, engaged us and instilled in us all the prospect of “possible”.”

He goes on to thank a bunch more people including Tommy Stinson. You can also read more of Dan has to say over at the STrib.

Download Kevin Bowe’s ‘Everybody Lies’ featuring Paul Westerberg

Jodi — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:37:14 +0000

Rolling Stone has an interview with Kevin Bowe & is giving away the mp3 for his song Everybody Lies which features Paul Westerberg.

Fridays appear to be Westerberg days.

Tough Questions for Tommy Stinson

blasty — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:18:11 +0000

What’s the weirdest thing you two(TS an PW) ever did together?

“One night we were in L.A., staying at the Hyatt on Sunset Boulevard. As a dare, we told this cab driver we’d give him a hundred bucks to drive us backwards all the way to Small’s, which was a bar on Gower and Melrose. He actually did it! He went down Sunset, crossed down Fountain, the entire way in reverse.  I don’t know how we didn’t get pulled over by the cops, but it was funny  as shit”.

Full interview at Spin Magazine

Stinson’s “rootsy” new album includes a Westerberg part-kind of…..

blasty — Sat, 14 May 2011 00:41:33 +0000

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…….

…more at StarTribune

PW’s Manager to open shop in Rhode Island

blasty — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:52:55 +0000

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”

Emporium Of Popular Culture

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