AWESOME. It's another super group.

THE GUITARIST FROM THIS BAND...

HOOKED UP WITH THE DRUMMER FROM THIS BAND...
AND RECRUITED ONE OF THE DUDES FROM THIS BAND...
TO WRITE AND RECORD WITH ONE OF THESE FELLAS SINGING LEAD (THE TALENTED ONE)

That's right.  James Iha from smashing pumpkins fame will be shredding his axe with the drummer from cheap trick (the folks who brought you "I want you to want me") while Adam Schlessinger from fountains of wayne provides bass guitar services.  And yes, the kid from Hanson will be singing.  

Seems like an odd match up in some ways.  But in other ways I suppose it makes all kinds of sense.  The potential is here for some really good music (oh come on don't pretend like "MMMBOP" isn't one of the most infectious pop songs of the last 25 years, you know you secretly listened when no one else was in the car!) 

Of course they'll have to overcome one of the most powerful and universal principles of the rock and roll universe:  Supergroups always suck.  No matter what.  They super-suck.  

So... we'll see.  Click the title of the post for a listen.  

what is it what brand what type what influenced it's origin?

Charity and I were front and center for this concert twelve years ago.  In fact if the camera were to pan down about a foot, you'd see us standing right in front of Gene.  You can't really tell from the sound quality of the video, but it was truly one of the greatest live shows I've ever seen.  Easily in my top 10.  The band was tight, spot on and the crowd was really attentive.  I remember Gene was really pissy that night.  They started the first song and he kept yelling at somebody off stage and pointing to his monitor and then he just quit playing and apologized to the crowd and refused to play until they got sound issues worked out.  Then when they came back on he played with a really cantankerous attitude- which is probably how rock and roll should be played.  Three years later Gene died in his sleep.  

But now we can watch this again after all of these years.  This is why I love the internet.  

These are things I want to do.

write songs with morgan
get maid rites with birt
drive somewhere treacherous with loftis
get conspiratorial with kdny

Bono Preaching.

I think this guy is the genuine article. Lots of good stuff in this, including the way he articulates his disintegrating skepticism. A must watch for those feeling religiously disenfranchised.

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Banks seek to repay TARP funds.

President refuses repayment of TARP funds.

Federal Government Seeks Expanded Authority to Set Salaries of All Employees of Companies Receiving Federal Aid

Terror Suspects May be Released in US Cities and Funded

Mandatory Volunteerism

President, Treasury Secretary & Federal Reserve Seek Expanded Powers to Seize and Control Institutions

Limiting the Deductibility of Charitable Contributions

Rescinding the Conscience Clause

does satan exist?

does satan exist part 2

Note To Self: stop whining

This is March Madness.

As of the time of this posting, Ohio State has the points lead at the NCAA wrestling championship tournament in St Louis. In the last round they overtook both Iowa State and Iowa. The Buckeyes currently lead second place Iowa, who were thought to be a sure thing in grasping their 22nd national title. The Hawkeyes were ranked #1 coming into the tournament and the Buckeyes were ranked 6th despite finishing 2nd last year (yes, behind Iowa). Again, coach Tom Ryan (a former Hawkeye himself) and the Buckeyes received far too little respect in the polls. But heading into the semi-finals, they have four wrestlers left in competition. And the Hawkeyes have only two. This could be big for wrestling at Ohio State and in the state of Ohio generally. Championships make for good recruiting. Good recruiting makes for more championships. 

Of course the Hawkeyes aren't out of it and if anyone knows how to win under pressure it's Iowa. Even so, if the Buckeyes finish in the top three this year, it proves last year was no fluke. And it means the Buckeyes have just put the Hawkeyes on notice. And nothing in this world (athletically speaking) would make me happier than a long, embittered Ohio State- Iowa wrestling rivalry. But that's getting ahead of ourselves. 

Stay tuned for more results!