Wonko the Sane sends along this fascinating link to <I>New Music Box</I> on Philip Glass. Yes, I know the knock-knock joke, but actually experiencing <I>Einstein on the Beach</I> was a life altering experience for this good ol' country boy. As WTS said, it is the <I>soul</I> of minimalism&mdash;and <I>EOTB</I> definitely has got <I>soul</I>, if you've got big ears.

<I>McSweeney</I>'s again&mdash;and with perfect pitch.

We've known that oil dependence was a bad thing for 50 years, so how come I can't go out and buy an electric car as easily as an 8mpg Hummer?

Here's a shot of the registration booth which will greet visitors as they enter the hotel. Registration is available at the show, and attendees can buy tickets for the special events here as well.

The day before the show and the vendors are busy setting up. Here's a shot of Music Direct's Michael Grantham and Mobile Fidelity's Coleman Brice unpacking boxes full of discs both analog and digital.

Since we're spread around the country, the only time we meet in person is usually at a show. Hanging out by the Sheraton's pool are Jason, John and Jon.

It's the day before HE 2006 opens (for the press on Thursday - the public show opens Friday), and the weather could not be nicer. Here's a shot of the hotel from across the parking lot.