Real Low Vibe

They’re so tremendously happy to be out and playing. That fact shone through beautifully live on Sunday, and it’s evident here, too. Ahh, frosty adult beverages are a lovely thing.

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It’s rather odd. Every night for the past month or so, I’ve been having dreams about New Orleans — past, present, and even future (though those have sadly been far more hazy than I’d like.) Those dreams have had the same feel to them as several parts of this video. Bizarre, no? In any case, [...]

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Ever have one of those nights that you can’t believe is real? Mick Jones, Carbon/Silicon at Chop Suey, 3/23/2008See the whole set.I just did. I’m afraid I’m already asleep, and that I’ve dreamt standing 2 feet in front of Mick Jones, and that we talked about The Stooges. Wake me now, and there will be [...]

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If you missed it, or need another dose, here’s a clip of The Gutter Twins on last night’s Letterman. Enjoy, loves!

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Photo by Sam Holden, courtesy of Sub Pop There’s no reason to miss the superb group of gentlemen known as The Gutter Twins when they appear on The Late Show With David Letterman tonight…unless you happen to be at Webster Hall, seeing them live. Then? Pfffttt. Bite me. (P.S. If you’re a fan of “Idle [...]

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From the Jamaica Observer: Mikey Dread, gone from the controlHailed as one of reggae greatest innovatorsBy Basil Walters Observer staff reporterSunday, March 16, 2008 Radio disc jock Mikey Dread is dead. He succumbed to a brain tumour late yesterday afternoon at his family home in Connecticut, USA at the age of 54. Born Michael Campbell [...]

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…a tune from 3…uh…Irish friends. I guess. Well hell, I’ve been told we’re all Irish today, so here goes:

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