Tag Archives: Robyn Hitchcock
Christmas songs for people who hate Christmas music
Christmas was a wonderful time when I was little: waiting for Santa Claus, helping Dad string up lights, the dog chasing the cat up the Christmas tree, traveling to see kin folks, and of course, getting presents. I have a … Continue reading
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Top 5 songs about death
Or maybe not the top 5, just 5 songs I like a lot and could think of on short notice (and could find videos for on Youtube). I saw someone making a list like this on Facebook and figured I’d … Continue reading
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Songs for the Fourth
Happy Independence day folks! I love the holiday and I’m a patriotic kind of guy. I love watching those little parades made up of kids on tricycles and in wagons, decorated in red white and blue and I always salute … Continue reading
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Robyn Hitchcock: Thanks for twisting my brain into the correct shape!
I saw Robyn Hitchcock for the first time at South By Southwest 2004. Just him and his guitar. No band. At first I thought the frat boys in front of me were going to ruin it. They talked, clinked their … Continue reading
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Archive.org – a musical smorgasbord and all for free
Have I ever used the word smorgasbord before in my life? I can’t remember. Anyway, this time it fits. I’ve known about Archive.org for a long time now, but it’s been a while since I visited. Frankly, there’s so much … Continue reading
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Requiem for my ability to go to SXSW
When people find out I live in Austin (or close to it), they almost always ask if I’m going to South By Southwest (March 17-21 for the music festival, March 12-21 for the whole thing). Answer: I wish. I have … Continue reading →
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