And so is GWAR. They’ve done Undercover eight times now, which must be a record. Below is my favorite AVU performance of theirs, Kansas’s “Carry On My Wayward Son.”
A.V. Undercover archives are up now too. Right here.
R.E.M.’s First Group Interview In 30 Years
Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go listen to Fables of the Reconstruction, my introduction to these guys.
Twas a Riot
Someone pieced together fan video from the Replacements’ RiotFest Show in Denver (okay, outside of Denver) a few eleven (!) years ago. I of course, was at that show (saw the Stooges as well). Anyway, it sounds great, and Paul is hilarious.
What Did You Think Those Saddles and Boots Was About?
Willie apparently recorded this back in the 80s, but it never saw the light of day until Brokeback Mountain came out, and he decided to release it. He recently revived it with the magnificent Orville Peck. Country gold.
These Jokes Got Norm Fired
And he did them anyway.
CB Savage
This was my initial choice for today’s Music League topic, but I decided to poison this blog instead. Sorry.
40 Years Ago Today!
Dylan shows up to play Letterman with a punk band (the Plugz who later became Cruzados) and it absolutely rips. They never played with him again, but apparently had spent a month or so playing with him at his house.
A good interview with the bass player here talking about how it all went down (from a very good book about musicians who played with him).
On a side note, I saw Bob last night here in Beerville. I loved it.
Yes, Please
March 29, Apple TV+.
How Did I Miss This?
Smoking Popes album from 2018 with the original lineup! Tuck in, you filthy bastards!