A Visit to Mikey's and the Glamorous Side of Publishing

A Visit to Mikey's and the Glamorous Side of Publishing

Last Friday was an interesting day in the office. No one was here, but Ariel. Robert Baird was whooping it up at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, and John Atkinson and I would soon be on the road. It was the first day of spring, and snow was falling like mad.

Robert Reina

Hes the one I like. He deviates from the same reviews of classical shlock or "audiophile" cds to talk about music for real people. the blue collars. the working folks. music without pretense. no tuxedos or merlot, depth of image veils lifted bullshit.

Jason Isbell, DBT..Wilco, Spooner Oldham.Palace Brothers.. Way to go, Mr. Reina.

Where the "Deluxe Edition"

Since the dawn of the CD age most record companies have been busy reissuing many of their most popular titles as Deluxe Editions. These editions often include alternate versions and/or the complete recording sessions or concerts. Here are a few classic recordings which have not, as yet, gotten the Deluxe treatment.

Lou Reed - Rock 'N Roll Animal - how about a deluxe edition featuring all the material recorded during these concerts?

Bought TT, now what???

OK, I know there are a ton of these, but I really need some guidance. I'm trying to put together a great entry-level system. I just bought a Denon DP-60L from a local record shop, which was tweaked by the record shop owner, who owns the same model. It's in mint condition and dead sexy. It is a direct drive, and I know some people look down on DD's, but I have heard nothing but good things about this model.

SXSW, Part 1

SXSW, Part 1

Another South by Southwest is in the books. My 21st out of a possible 23 festivals. Let me start with three acts that were among the most prominent participants there in terms of appearances. It seemed like every time I turned around—day, night, those sunny, warm Austin spring afternoons when the free drinks flow freely and the good times roll—there would be Raul Malo, the Heartless Bastards and/or M. Ward playing yet another gig.

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