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Alejandro Escovedo "Real Animal" First Listen

markheyert — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 03:04:06 GMT

I'm recovering from the end of year picnic and mom announces that its time for a family walk. Dressed, leashes on, find a Jawbreaker record (DGC first pressing/colored vinyl) and a Lenny Bruce box that Rhino released in the 90s that are gathering dust, and off we go. Get to Amoeba get $25 credit and grab "Real Animal." A lot of good songs: Smoke, Sensitive Boys (Is this Young Americans) Nuns Song (remember Hate Holiday? Great San Francisco band from the early 90s, Marcy was the lead singer, she worked at Villains, would not let me put their record out), I Got It Right. I highly recommend this album and you can download the song Always A Friend by clicking here.

Betty LaVette at Stern Grove

markheyert — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:03:35 GMT

Father's Day comes once a year and this year was no exception, a lot of activity in the name of the old man. Headed out with the girls and saw friends with a big picnic blanket, "where you headed?" I cried, "to Stern Grove to see Booker T Jones" they replied. After the morning activities we headed to Stern Grove. Parking happened without a hitch and away we went with the meatball subs that joined us along the way."Ladies & gentlemen Betty LaVette" what?! I love this lady and the album, "I've Got My Own Hell To Raise" she did not disappoint a real funky set with all the trimmings! All the hits and then most of the Joe Henry produced piece a solid soul time.

One of My Jimmy McGriff Memories

markheyert — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:51:11 GMT

In the late 90's my friend Stu called and said that Jimmy McGriff was playing at the Fairmont Hotel's now defunct Oak Room. He was in fantastic form with Zig Modeliste on drums which took the whole gig to a not-so-traditional level. The songs were extended jams that had Jimmy and Zig working in and out of different syncopation rhythms. The gig was nothing like I expected and took me to the intersection of Philadelphia and New Orleans; a strange and magical place where the groove is deep and warm. Finally, as if the night needed any more juice, and after the last note from the leslie died down, patrons were given Jimmy McGriff branded letter openers. I never received a letter from Jimmy, but he opened my heart.

Betty Davis / Crown City Rockers remake/remix

markheyert — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 19:48:38 GMT

Here's a great remix I just got from the folks over at Light In The Attic Records, word! Head over to BlueTiger's post for the original! http://mog.com/bluetiger/blog_post/100604

A Saul Williams kind of thing

markheyert — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:58:59 GMT

I'm wary when it comes to a superstar(in this case Trent Reznor)lending his name to an "upcoming" artist because he/she thinks this artist is great. Why? Cream rises to the top, right? If its good then the music will make it to the ears of the willing, right? I like Saul Williams and he would make it to my ears regardless of who endorses and/or produces his music. That said this track is slammin'.

Cool Joni cover from new Herbie Hancock album

markheyert — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 19:43:18 GMT

I'm a big fan of cover tunes especially when they bring something new to the composition. Herbie Hancock, with the vocal talents of Tina Turner, brings a lot of "new" to Joni Mitchell's Edith and the Kingpin. Tina Turner should have her next record produced by Larry Klein, Joni Mitchell's producer or Joe Henry for a real change of pace.

The Heavy's new video

markheyert — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:32:00 GMT

I haven't been this excited about a band since I heard Prince for the first time ;-) Check the video!

Ryan Adams Show from WXPN/NPR

markheyert — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 17:24:25 GMT

I have not seen any postings about this but there is a pretty good sounding show from this past June that is being streamed for free. Its a World Cafe NPR gig and can be found here

The Magic Numbers San Francisco Show

markheyert — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 16:08:30 GMT

Little late posting my experience but Mog I must as it has been a long time between posts. I had never seen The Magic Numbers but had enjoyed all their recorded output for the last three years. Sound was fantastic at the venue, which showcased, not only the lush and warm guitar sounds, but also the wonderful vocal harmonies unique to sibling band members. The band made great song choices from their releases and the cute on stage banter made for a wonderful evening of alternative rock.

Nick Cave/Grinderman Show @ Slim's in San Francisco

markheyert — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 22:57:40 GMT

Calling all Bay Areas Moggers if you have a Nick Cave/Grinderman ticket for tomorrow night's (July 27, 2007) show at Slim's please send me a MOG Mail. Thank you, Mark

The Heavy

markheyert — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 18:58:41 GMT

Currently I'm not able to fly and must drive, train, scooter my way to appointments. On a recent trip in a rental car I enjoyed BBC Radio 1's Colin Murray http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/colinmurray/ dug the show and got my head ripped off by The Heavy http://www.myspace.com/theheavy73 . The band has channeled the spirit of Curtis Mayfield and given it the UK influence not heard since Pulp, The Verve, Portishead and the like... Nice!

The best old school NY hip hop comp

markheyert — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:04:26 GMT

I'm looking for all those b-boy Moggers to lay down their recommendations for the best NYC hip hop comp from the 76-83 era. Looking for a lot of Herc, Grandmaster and the like. Send suggestions now as I have to get to the records store before dark

The best search "engine" for finding music

markheyert — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 15:18:58 GMT

I'll always go for word of mouth if available when searching for new, hard-to-find, or obscure music, thanks to all the Moggers who fulfill this valuable role in my life. But WOM is not always available when needed which has led me to rely on technology. The Internet (Google) is a great tool to discover music that may be a good fit for my mood and/or interests. Do any Moggers out there recommend search/discovery tools that can help me? I wish Ice Magazine was still around.

Collector , ha you ain't no collector!

markheyert — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 21:44:03 GMT

I was in the break room with some of my co-workers and the discussion turned to how little folks value their music collections these days, "Its so easy to gather and carry around my music that I can have it all even if I don't listen to it." Is this ok?

Review of Warfield show

markheyert — Fri, 04 May 2007 21:24:45 GMT

Anyone go to the show last night or was the Warriors the only show?

Where's the Black and White Affair compilation?

markheyert — Fri, 04 May 2007 21:12:58 GMT

I know there's some import somewhere but I've not been able to find it on eBay and the only thing at http://dustygroove.com is a comp of Seattle R&B, Moggers got some help for a Bay Area Brother? Send word and make it on the one, please!

Artic Monkeys show

markheyert — Thu, 03 May 2007 16:48:04 GMT

I went to the AM show. The band was well rehearsed and enthusiastic about the audience. I must be getting old because after the show there was a feeling of emptiness, the Chinese food metaphor may apply here. Interested in others who had a wonderful experience. The sound was not good.

Luther Ingram, dead.

markheyert — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 21:54:30 GMT

Check it:

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/21/arts/music/21ingram.html?ref=obituaries

Ian Hunter @ The Fillmore

markheyert — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 18:20:31 GMT

Moggers fun was had by all at The Fillmore where the mighty Ian Hunter held court to a packed house. Performing all the hits, as well as, a number of titles from his critically acclaimed last studio album Rant he blew my mind with his vocal clarity and emotion. Ian Hunter makes the kind of music that anyone can love. Nasty, gritty and radiant. I often wonder how rock & roll will continue to resonate within these bones as I cruise towards middle age; after a show like this I realize that I've got nothing to worry about. The Zombies rocked too, kudos to Colin B for keeping his vocals in top shape!

James Brown Concert Stream from NPR

markheyert — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 21:17:13 GMT

From my friend Harry D:

Hey Moggers Copy and paste the link below into your browser and you can hear a concert with James Brown plus Godfather of D.C. Go-Go Chuck Brown from the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. last December via streaming audio or MP3 download. Part of the NPR "All Songs Considered" series".

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5070028

Enjoy to the fullest and be glad you got to experience JB's musical genius while he was here.

Oh crap, J.B. is dead

markheyert — Tue, 26 Dec 2006 16:05:14 GMT

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/26/arts/music/26brown.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&adxnnl=0&ref=obituaries&adxnnlx=1167148621-38Q9CWRMnnRHOMTW+HFjNw

The Double Trumpet Quintet

markheyert — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 04:33:21 GMT

The classic hard bop quintet received a twist on this album, Hush!, no saxophone and two trumpets. And with the new stereo thing going on one could dig Jonny Coles in the left and Donald Byrd on the right! Dig man!

Another Jaco Memory

markheyert — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 04:30:37 GMT

Maybe its the music or the time of year or the Anchor Christmas Ale induced haze but Jaco came into my head and heart today with a big thump. I'd go downtown to the Bottom Line, 55 Christopher, 7th Ave South or a bunch of places on the LES and he'd be playing, drinking, ranting and especially loving all of us in the seats. The records are so great but his shows, never saw him with WR, were always a transcending experience. Take me away! Speaking of experiences does anyone know if the Trio of Doom has any other recordings besides the two cuts on the Havana Jam albums - legal or otherwise? Send word Moggers!

The Beautiful South sow @ The Fillmore

markheyert — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 05:23:02 GMT

Moggers, I missed this show who can post a review and are there any recordings someone would like to share?

The Zune

markheyert — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 04:58:19 GMT

Dear Moggers: Has anyone purchased a Zune yet? If so, please post review or email me your thoughts.

The Meters show @ The Fillmore

markheyert — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 04:56:59 GMT

Moggers - Holy crap what a night does anyone record the show? Was that Alan Toussaint at the bar?

Four Good Men

markheyert — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 02:46:42 GMT

Friend sends me the link to this supergroup http://fourgoodmen.com and i think cool. But the sound on the audio player is not happening for me can't seem to get undistorted sound. Can't seem to find anything on the P2Ps anyone got some sounds to share, they just finished playing in and around the UK. Send word Moggers.

In The Pines

markheyert — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 03:45:20 GMT

They're new to me and their self-titled debut is a great album that was given to me as an after thought from a friend who doesn’t like the folksy stuff. The song subject matter is what it is but the arrangements, instrumentation and harmonies are wonderful, haunting and exhilarating. The band's myspace page http://myspace.com/inthepines gives a little info but I’d like to find out more, the bands site is sparse and offers a design heavy on image not info. Seems like they need a booking agent who can get them out of town since all the shows are in Missouri. Either way check out the music and if a Mogger knows more please contact me.

Rogério Duprat, 74, Producer of Defining Tropicália Albums, Dies

markheyert — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 17:11:32 GMT

Moggers:

Check it: http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/03/obituaries/03duprat.html?ref=obituaries

Pandora and The Mars Volta

markheyert — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 18:07:25 GMT

I created a Pandora station for TMV, some obvious and wierd choices check it out http://pandora.com and create a station.... dig it!

Meters at Fillmore

markheyert — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 18:03:49 GMT

Dear Moggers, Who's going and on what night? Shall we meet up for a pre-show drink in the Geary tunnel or something else in the parking lot of Safeway? Could be a funk'n good time?

Kamikaze Ground Crew Show during SF Jazz Fest

markheyert — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 17:52:29 GMT

Fun, fun, fun I love the gypsy thing mixed with the eastern european thing and through in some way out stuff I want to know if there are some recordings of the show that might be floating around the MODsphere. Send word and are there going to be Moggies, do we need another reaon to party? Yes to all!

Roy Wood produce something

markheyert — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 22:18:47 GMT

Where is Mr. Wood? I hear that one can find him in the pubs of Birmingham, I hope he's still a bloke and hasn't lost his ear. I have searched Amazon, AMG and a variety of sites to see if he's doing a little Tony Visconti thing but nada. Moggers help me.

Sonny Rollins in San Francsico

markheyert — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 20:50:52 GMT

Mr. Rollins still got it! Catch him when he comes to your town.

I love Mingus

markheyert — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 03:43:59 GMT

Frank Black and David Z connection

markheyert — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 23:45:02 GMT

Checking the new FB album and i see that the father of the minneapolis sound, David Z, is all over this record. Credited as the mixer but i hear him all over songs like "Fitzgerald." Anyone know what other groups/artists David Z is working with down in Nashville?

American Music Awards

markheyert — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 04:02:25 GMT

What the f moggers i think we need a mog music awards, what say you?

Betty Harris

markheyert — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:55:02 GMT

This song has an intro sample from a Betty Harris song but what a Mutha it is Kwame's production is full of the lowend i know all you moggers dig in a big way. Okay Betty Harris where you at?

Terry Bozio

markheyert — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 05:00:17 GMT

Met a drummer who was playing the first Missing Persons album and realizied that there is genius behind those skins. The question is what Terry Bozio albums are you into, I want to stretch out and discover more about the man some refer to as "the greatest rock drummer" of all time. Send word with your choices. Thank you Moggers.

Justin Timberlake and Prince

markheyert — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 05:31:44 GMT

You may have read the reviews of JT's new album , and in my case i've read three of them, but when I listens to Future Sex/Lovesounds i can't get the the purple one out of my head. Now is this a result of age or is JT really that big of a fan?

The kid was just given an accordian

markheyert — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 05:32:57 GMT

Its happened someone has given my child an accordian, I need some tune suggestions to play around the house and car, please help!

Philippe Baden Powell

markheyert — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 15:22:12 GMT

Look out MOGGERS the apple has not fallen far from the tree with this new album from the Philippe Baden Powell. Modern and so Brazillian with a lot of Herbie Man influenced 60's jazz jams.

Live recordings or a US tour planned?

markheyert — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 17:22:11 GMT

Okay Moggers who knows the real story?

Live music picks for The Bay Area this weekend

markheyert — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:04:47 GMT

What are Bay Area Mogers choices for this weekend? Send word operators are standing by. Thank you.

What will Zune bring to the party?

markheyert — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 18:25:34 GMT

Wondering what Zune will really do to the digital music landscape: better experience, more selection, easier, more fun, excitement?

The Orb reworkings of Pink Floyd

markheyert — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 00:59:10 GMT

Many years ago there was talk the The Orb had reworked three classic Pink Floyd Albums, never found these, never heard these any one know something?

New album on the way?

markheyert — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 00:32:33 GMT

Anyone know about the new album? Nothing on the offical site.

Who's got a copy of the Bobby Z solo album?

markheyert — Sun, 20 Aug 2006 23:20:22 GMT

Help.

Syd Barrett

markheyert — Sun, 20 Aug 2006 23:18:29 GMT

The passing of Syd Barrett has renewed my interest in what was going on in the U.K. during this period of the 1960's Bridgette St. John must find her music, send word if you can help.