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I had a good number of things I wanted to post about to catch up on, but alas, it will have to wait.
Since Sunday, when I was home in NJ for Abbie’s 13th birthday (hard to believe it’s been that long), I’ve been trying my hardest to fight off whatever was taking hold of me.

well, I’ve failed.
the doctor told me yesterday that she didn’t think I had bronchitis, yet. I suffered from chronic bronchitis as a kid and I know when it’s moving on to that. And since willing myself to not be sick combined with massive amounts of emergen-c wasn’t working, I am now on antibiotic, decongestant, cold medicine and moved on to tissues with the lotion. I think I’ve gone through a box of tissues, plus and 2 packets of cough drops.

I hate being sick in summer.

I’m still catching up on things, but I have to tell you about FREE music.
all you have to do is add your email and just download lovely songs from The Salteens!

go here: http://salteens.com/
there’s link on the right side of the page for the downloads…

here’s the latest two:

plus a video:

Don’t miss it!!

Monday June 16, 2008 9pm $5
21+
G A L A X Y H U T
2 7 1 1 W I L S O N B L V D
A R L I N G T O N, V A
( 7 0 3 ) 5 2 5 – 8 6 4 6
http://www.galaxyhut.com/
http://www.myspace.com/galaxyhut

THE CANNANES!!!!!!!
http://www.myspace.com/cannanes
http://www.cannanes.com/

and

LORELEI!!!
http://www.myspace.com/loreleidc
http://www.textilesounds.com/

I”d give anything to be in Glasgow this weekend…even if I had an extremely wealthy boyfriend, access to a private jet and tickets to these shows, I wouldn’t be able to go unless I quit my job….of course, if I had the above mentioned, perhaps I wouldn’t necessarily need to work…
sigh….

http://www.westendfestival.co.uk

TEENAGE FANCLUB – “Electric Chestnuts”

Sat 14 June – 8pm. Doors 7pm
From their pre-grunge debut ‘A Catholic Education’ and the punkadelic
1991 classic ‘Bandwagonesque’ to the sparser, folkier feel of their
most recent work, Teenage Fanclub have sustained both their core
identity and a devoted fanbase thanks to the central songwriting
triumvirate of Norman Blake, Raymond McGinley, and Gerard Love.
Inspired by such classic outfits like the Byrds, the Beach Boys, Big
Star and Badfinger, the band have honed their skills at crafting
sharply of-the-moment songs awash with vintage chiming guitars,
soaring tunes and lush vocal harmonies, earning the accolade from a
certain Liam Gallagher of being ‘the second best band in the world.’
The band has latterly seen them likened to a contemporary Scottish
Crosby, Stills and Nash, with their latest album, 2005’s ‘Man-Made’,
aligning radiant songcraft with the subtly quirky production of
Tortoise’s John McEntire.
Sorry, sold out!

TEENAGE FANCLUB – “Acoustic Chestnuts”

Sun 15 June 8pm, doors 7pm
A second night of excellent music-making from one of the finest bands
Glasgow ever produced playing a special three-night residency to kick
off the 2008 West End Festival. Last night – “Electric Chestnuts”.
Tonight – “Acoustic Chestnuts”; tomorrow “Live Obscurities”.
Different support act each night.
Sorry – sold out!

TEENAGE FANCLUB – “Live Obscurities”

Mon 16 June Doors 7pm
Third and final night from the Fanclub in this special festival
three-nighter. Tonight: “Live Obscurities”. See Sat 14 June for
full write up. Different support each night.
Sorry – sold out!

Hey there,

check out the debut album from my great friends The Decks!

add ’em!
www.myspace.com/thedecksmusic

complete album streaming on their website:
www.thedecksmusic.com

my favs so far are “Wicked Summer” (and hasn’t it been here with this crazy heat!?), “Rusted Hinges” and “What It Is, Really”

album available on Amazon and iTunes….

my review:

The debut album from The Decks, “Becoming Nightblind” could easily be
a soundtrack to your life. a welcome cool breeze on a hot Summer’s
night…the quiet whiteness of freshly fallen snow in the dead of
Winter…a conversation that goes well into the night until sunrise…
As the album flows, its sonic twisting and turning creates a cinematic
feel as you make your way through. Multiple listens are required and
in various settings….in the car, at home, on the laptop, and you
will want to grab the headphones to hear the lushness, intricacies and
instrumentation of the recording. It’s hard to imagine that only two
people created all this sound. The album explores different sounds and
styles, displaying the band’s many influences. More importantly, it
reveals their love of sound. Instrumentals are mixed in seemingly as
interludes of individual musical acts or scenes. “What It Is, Really”
gives a nod to the indie rockers who like to dance, with it’s hopeful
slightly upbeat tempo. It’s hard not to tap your toes and move to the
music! “Rusted Hinges” is the cool breeze taking over you, while
“Wicked Summer” begs desperately for an escape from oppressive heat
and humidity. Other highlights include, “Myrmidon Blues” (love the
banjo!!) and “Whiteout” The album plays best from beginning to end,
but the songs hold up well on their own like individual colors of a
wide spectrum palette waiting to burst onto the canvas of your choice.