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For the role of a lifetime, some actresses will do anything... including murder. In this previously rarely seen thriller, Samantha Sherwood (Samantha Eggar), assured the part is hers, commits herself to a mental asylum to prepare for a bit of method acting. But the egomaniacal stage director [John Vernon] named Stryker betrays her, summoning other actresses to his wintry, remote house for a bizarre, complex auditioning process. The casting couch and a plethora of mind games are key to Strykers sadistic amusement, as well as his selection system. Psychological warfare ensues. But one of the movies characters is not just jealous and competitive, but psychotic. Terrifying incidents further complicate the process, keeping the actresses - and viewers - unnerved. For whom will it next be curtains? An old doll and the killers rubber crone mask add to the general creepiness. Despite a fired director, re-shoots and re-edits, the movie holds together surprisingly well. Shot in Canada, Curtains provides plenty of suspense, some genuinely horrifying moments and several erotic scenes. What separates this 1983 film from others in the slasher genre - and Curtains is much more than a slasher flick - is its extraordinary cast. Like Vincent Price, Basil Rathbone, Boris Karloff, Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee, Canadian-born John Vernon [Animal House, The Outlaw Jersey Wales] is a natural for horror films, with his rich, classically trained voice and a gift for making theatrical ham quite delicious. Samantha Eggar [The Collector, The Brood] is gorgeous and very convincing. The other women do a fine job, as well - Linda Thorson (TVs The Avengers), Annie Ditchburn (Slow Dancing in the Big City), Lynne Griffin (Black Christmas), Sandra Warren (Terror Train) and Lesleh Donaldson (Happy Birthday To Me). The soundtrack includes a Burton Cummings number, Save My Soul. The score by Paul Zaza is effective. The visuals are stunning on Blu-Ray. And Synapse, for this release, has created a new 5.1 DTS-HD surround remix. Purists can opt for the original two-channel mono version. But why? The enhanced audio adds to the tension. Among the extras, you really have to see The Ultimate Nightmare: The Making of Curtains, in which participants explain the ordeals they encountered. And the commentary track is truly entertaining. Curtains was certainly deserving of the superior encore Synapse has provided.
Film Chest has released this 1950 Martin and Lewis musical comedy classic. Based on a Broadway hit, it was the first starring vehicle the duo filmed. In the midst of this military merriment, Jerry is at his lean, zany, monkey boy best. He raises mugging to an art form as the private whos desperate to finagle a pass, so he can visit his pregnant wife before heading overseas. He earns viewer guffaws by trying to learn self-defense, which he turns into a dance routine, or dressing in drag, or, with a song, courting a drunken soldier. Dino is the lover boy - bumbling Jerrys badgering Sarge. Of course, Mr. Smoothie gets chances to display his crooning charm. The movie introduces, in a too-brief performance, the glamorous and gifted Polly Bergen, who recently passed away. Mike Kellin, who appeared in the play, is a dynamic and fun presence. This Army earns a salute for laughs aplenty.
Film Chest has also released director Edgar G. Ulmers 1945 low-budget film noir masterpiece, Detour. A cynical, broke, born-to-lose New York piano player (Tom Neal) hitchhikes across the country to reconnect with his fame-seeking girlfriend in Hollywood. One wrong ride. One dead body. One blackmailing femme fatale. And Neal finds himself trapped in a living hell. No escape. Neals remarkably haunting performance makes the film impossible to forget. Ann Savage also makes an indelible impression as the sexy, embittered conniver who tries to use him. It a dark and disturbing tale.
Surrender to the illusion. Allow writer/director/producer Alejandro Jodorowsky to sweep you up in his brilliant, wildly imaginative representation of his childhood. Renowned for such cult films as El Topo and The Holy Mountain, with his new film, Jodorowsky uses his cinematic paintbox to splash haunting imagery, from the opening frames through the ending. He poses the question What is reality? His answer is - reality is what you make it. And thats true of your memories, as well. Jodorowsky, the boy, growing up in a coastal Chilean town, can use his daydreams to escape his true prison - life under the thumb of an abusive father. As always, Jodorowsky revels in the bizarre, but in this Dance, incorporates that element into thought-provoking themes. With his first film in 24 years, Jodorowsky creates an ingenious, startlingly colorful, splendidly surreal work. As with a strange dream, you'll feel compelled to unravel its meaning. Blu-Ray is the perfect way to experience the poetic film - again and again. There are several fascinating extras, including The Art of The Costumes
Beware of the backwoods! In this blood-drenched thriller, a band of young campers is eager to enjoy the wonders of nature. Unfortunately theyre definitely in the wrong place at the wrong time. Their intrusion awakens unspeakable evil. Splish splash, the villains about to slash! Not that this one is all about gore. It prefers to establish an eerie atmosphere and then build up the suspense. Kudos to Shout! Factory for making this 1983 chiller available as a Blu-Ray/DVD package. Directed by Andrew Davis, who went on to helm much bigger budget pictures, like The Fugitive and Under Siege, the frightener features a fine young cast - including Daryl Hannah, Rachel Ward, Adrian Zmed and Joe Pantoliano - who went on to have notable careers. This was the king B-movie producer Samuel Z. Arkoffs first indie endeavor, after he left the company he founded, American International Pictures. The script was co-written by Ronald Shusett (Alien, Total Recall). Extras include interviews, audio commentary and the theatrical trailer.
Theres an abundance of magic and joy in Ponyville and your children are welcome to share in the fun. This new DVD contains colorful adventures starring Twinkle Sparkle and her adorable pony pals as they learn that the strongest magic of all is friendship. The sights, sounds and positive themes will please kids, while winning the approval of parents. Your wee ones will enjoy participating in the sing-along of Generosity, as well.
To fulfill a class assignment - depicting life in their mundane, suburban hometown - two outcast teen sisters, Brigitte (Emily Perkins) and Ginger (Katharine Isabelle) stage and photograph their own gruesome mock suicides. With that macabre opening, coupled with a dog mutilation, its clear that real horror is looming for the girls. Theyre obsessed with death... and are about to become far too well acquainted with it. Puberty is all about change. But theres a more worrisome transformation taking place in the quiet town of Bailey Downs - lycanthropy, to be exact. Yes, after a vicious attack, Ginger becomes a werewolf. This makes her moodier than ever, not to mention a hell of a lot more dangerous, honing her natural edge to razor sharpness. The two lead young actresses are perfect as the alienated adolescents, maintaining a sense of reality amidst the wild supernatural happenings. Mimi Rogers is a delight as their clueless mother. Director John Fawcett (Orphan Black) displays an admirable command of the horror genre, wielding shocks and stirring tensions. His use of macabre humor adds to the dark fun. Shout! Factorys Blu-Ray release looks great and sounds even better (with 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio). Some cool surround sound effects pop up to keep viewers happily rattled. The many interesting extras include commentary tracks, documentary, featurette, deleted scenes, cast auditions and rehearsals, trailers, a look at the effects involved with the werewolfs creation, and a discussion of puberty in horror films. Ginger Snaps ranks right up there with Carrie as a top high school horror flick. This is a smart, cannily made cult film that deserves to enlarge its cult. This new release should accomplish that.
Brooklyn-based Samuels makes a stunning debut. She may recall Regina Spektor or Fiona Apple, but Samuels proves herself to be an original. She knows how to craft an intriguing pop melody, but isnt afraid to probe the darker sides of life in her penetrating lyrics. The contrast between jaunty or honeyed tunes and somber, disturbing themes can create a riveting tension. She knows how to etch memorable characters without flinching at their painful flaws. Top tracks include the title track, Real Tragedies, Please Say Some Good, From Above You and Chanson.
If you arent aware of this band yet, find out what youve been missing! The Louisiana-based The Junior League is definitely ready for the bigs. Front man Joe Adragna and company deliver an immensely pleasing brand of power-pop. Adragna, a wonderful songwriter, creates fresh-sounding, endlessly appealing tunes, wrapped around elegantly crafted lyrics. The sound echoes such artists as Brian Wilson, the British Invasion bands, The Monkees, Jackson Browne and Big Star. Keep It Home gets things off to a driving start. The title track glows with an irresistible energy. Kaleidoscopes is a wistful, acoustic gem. Charming is equally endearing. Samantha Smile captivates. The legendary Susan Cowsill adds spot-on harmonies on a couple of numbers. There isnt a wasted track among the 11 beauties here. Whether sunshiney or bittersweet, these songs are memorable. This is an album youll want to experience again and again.
This marvelous compilation from Rounder Records, underlines the timelessness of Madeleine Peyrouxs silky, soulful sound. Whether shes interpreting vintage classics like La Vie En Rose and Smile or a reflective, more modern composition from the Elliott Smith or Leonard Cohen songbooks, she puts her own impeccable, always honest imprint on the material. Her extraordinary vocals are supple, sensitive and sensuous. On numbers like Between The Bars and (Getting Some) Fun Out of Life, she conjures some of the heart-melting Billie Holiday magic. Peyroux partisans will applaud the inclusion of the previously unreleased title track, Keep Me In Your Heart, penned by Warren Zevon. Genuinely touching, it was heard in the 2011 indie film Union Square. This is a collection to be cherished.
The London trios indie pop glides appealingly, riding gentle melodies and bassist Rachel Kennedys winsome, willowy voice. Theres a fine fragility to many of the songs, which will endear them to listeners. The dreamy delicacy works well, whether surrounded by spare or lush accompaniment. Biting electric guitar riffs sometimes provide very effective juxtaposition against Kennedys soft sweet voice. Theres a disarming ingenuousness to the material, particularly when Kennedy is singing about the nature of youth. Most memorable tracks include Comfort and Forget The Fall.
New Yorks The Last Internationale will rock you to your core. Delila Pazs fiery, fervent vocals will wake you, shake you and penetrate deep into your soul. And she has important messages to convey, as on the ferocious opener, Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Indian Blood. When the tempo slows a bit, as on Ill Be Alright and Devils Dust, shes just as powerful. Theres a bluesy punch to Killing Fields. The title track resonates with an anthemic impact. Paz channels Smiths Gayle McCormick for a knock-you-on-your-ass cover of the classic Baby Its You. Edgey Pires guitar work packs a wallop, as well. With a social conscience and a searing sound, Last Internationale demands attention.
Jenn Grinels, a Northern California native now based in Nashville, presents vibrant live versions of some of the enchanting songs from her first two albums. Her amiable patter adds to the charm. Stylistically, the gifted songwriter seamlessly weaves together pop, rock, country, blues, jazz and folk threads. Among the highlights are Pegged or Played, the witty Dont Wanna Be Happy. a driving No Better and the touching Right From The Start. Grinels also serves up a sizzling version of the Aretha Franklin classic I Never Loved A Man. Her voice is sweet, soulful, penetrating and versatile. She has an impressive command of vocal dynamics. Whether communicating softly or belting out a lyric, shes always utterly convincing.
The new solo album from the former lead singer of Katrina and the Waves is a captivating collection of beautifully performed pop material. The title track is a breezily wistful declaration that home is where the heart is. Sun Coming Upper speaks of coping, looking for the rush of a new dawn. Theres even a cleverly re-imagined, bluesy version of Katrinas smash Walking on Sunshine.
Ure has just released his first new solo album in a dozen years. It was well worth the wait. The Scottish singer-songwriter, known for his sterling work with Thin Lizzy and Ultravox, delivers a riveting collection of personal, powerful songs. Ure combines elegant melodies, eloquent lyrics and pure, exceptionally expressive vocals, all enhanced by lush and imaginative production. He explores a wide range of moods on such numbers as Dark, Dark Night, Star Crossed and For All You Know. His creations, complex, yet completely engaging, will haunt you.
The wondrously and diversely talented Bay Area artist Beth Custer has just re-released her album, Respect as a Religion, long an underground favorite. If youve been hunting for this out-of-print, avant-garde fusion gem, you can now celebrate its reemergence. Written in the wake of the 2003 Iraq invasion, its as timely as ever, with its indictment of imperialistic policies. The funked-up track Empire of the United States, grabbed well deserved attention. The General of Godeus is suitably jarring. Condoleezas on the Phone finds an alluring groove. Other top numbers include the quirky, energetic Swim!, the surging Breakneck and the undulating title track. Many of the areas top musicians joined Custer in creating this invigorating, provocative, eclectic music.
The Cardiff, Wales-based noise pop band makes an indelible impression with its first album. Appealing melodies soar over the buzzy, edgy guitars. Theres fun amidst the fury and feedback. Vocalist Alanna McArdle can soothe or screech with the best of them. Among the irrepressible tracks are Anti-Parent Cowboy Killers, Sugarcrush, Lemonade Grrrl and Candy.
Hailing from Santa Barbara, the band returns with its sunny reggae-pop sound. Thanks to Eric Rachmanys easygoing vocals, infectious rhythms, upbeat lyrics and mellow vibe, Rebelution is hard to resist. On Roots Reggae Music, original Black Uhuru singer Don Carlos makes a guest appearance. The gentle Fade Away provides another memorable moment. Rebelution is a crowd-pleaser.
Living Room is the culmination of a dream for Chicago-born, East Bay-based Audrey Martin. A family therapist, when she turned 40, Martin decided to reconnect with her musical passion. She honed her vocal skills at Berkeleys Jazzschool. The effort has paid off handsomely. With sophistication and warmth, she intelligently interprets standards such as My Favorite Things, Better Than Anything, WIld Is The Wind and April in Paris. She puts her own imprint on them, displaying a great feel for melody, rhythm, phrasing and lyrical content. Martin finds the genuine emotion in each number. Her voice is disarming and delightful. Top musicians back her, including guitarist Jeff Buenz and pianist Larry Dunlap.
Larson can always be relied on to serve up delicious California folk-pop sounds. Thats certainly the case on this, his newest release. He demonstrates an unerring songwriting gift. Beauteous tunes like Rescue, Following The Echoes and Always The Mystery will become favorites the first time you hear them. Larsons warm, mellow voice is again perfectly complemented by the mellifluous harmonies of Americas Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell. How Long Running has an early Eagles-ish magnetism. Theres a Stone Canyon Band-era, Rick Nelson-like charm to The Lay of The Land. After hearing this record, youll want to join Larsons close circle of friends.
Theres a prog rock sense of adventure to Adult Jazzs unique musical excursions. And the British group also embraces jazzs no-boundaries, no-fear approach. The compositions are complex, yet grabbing. Instrumentation is experimental, yet to the point. And lead singer Harry Burgess uses his voice like another versatile instrument. The band will coax you with a lovely melody, then jar you with dissonance. Unpredictability makes the project all the more absorbing The music is lively, literate and challenging. Intoxicating tracks include Hum, Am Gone and Donne Tongue. Sounds like pop still has room for originality and innovation. Music for grown-ups. Thank you Adult Jazz!
Storyteller Ian Anderson returns and so does his Thick Is As A Brick character, Gerald Bostock. This time Bostock is exploring a manuscript left by an old British soldier. The 32-page booklet that comes with the CD will help you follow the musical adventure. With intelligent lyrics and inspired prog-folk-rock melodies, Anderson, still a winning songwriter, vocalist, flute player and multi-instrumentalist, will beguile you with Homo Erraticus. From beginning to end, youll enjoy this tall Tull tale. Its a sophisticated and thoroughly enjoyable journey. The concept album is alive and well!
The raw, raucous rockabilly that artist like Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Ricky Nelson brought to life in the 50s remains exhilarating, energizing and fun, thanks to Brian Setzer. His fire for the genre hasnt waned since he regenerated it with Stray Cats in the the early 80s. Here he rips it up with such electrifying rockers as Lets Shake, Rockabilly Blues, Cock-a-Doodle Dont and Stiletto Cool. Setzer slows it down very effectively on The Girl With The Blues In Her Eyes, which is reminiscent of early Lennon-McCartney (The Beatles were much influenced by 50s rockabilly, too.) On Blue Lights, Big City, Setzer veers in a country direction and its a first-rate change of pace. His vocals are earthy and urgent. And his sizzling guitar-playing pays homage to greats like James Burton and Scotty Moore. Setzers riotous rockabilly sounds hotter than ever!
Raised in Montana and now an Oakland, Ca. resident, singer-songwriter Stella Peach uses voice, violin, looping pedal and percussion to create her uniquely entrancing pop-folk-chamber music. Her debut album, Wisdom Teeth, debuts October 28. The opening track, the single, Ah! So This Is How It Feels will instantly charm listeners. The wistful Ships in the Night is sigh-inducing. Peach goes experimental on tracks like Diamonds. The primal edge to Paralysis calls to mind an Americana Yoko Ono. Rhythmic elements fuel The Fool and the piano-driven Good News. People Aint Perfect has a sittin-on-the-porch bluesy touch, given Peachs own little twist. From start to the ideal finish, Be Like The Water, the smarts, creativity and quirkiness of Wisdom Teeth will keep you involved.
The bass virtuoso, a rhythmic wonder, delivers an album that will definitely uplift listeners. On Up, he funks it up ferociously on tracks like the title tune and Pop Virgil. The album offers both his electric and acoustic playing. He makes a more inward trek on the reflective Bass Folk Song #13: Mingus. School Days sizzles. Trust (Dedicated to Nana) honoring his daughter, is a lovely composition, as is the final piece, La Cancion de Sofia. The versatile musicians influences here include rock, world, classical and soul, as well as jazz. Clarkes illustrious friends making guest appearances on the album include Joe Walsh, Stewart Copeland, Chick Corea, Lenny Castro and the Harlem String Quartet.
The new Marcia Ball album is one of the veteran blues piano player/vocalists best. Its packed with a dozen delicious performances. Ball boogies animatedly on the title tune and gets sassy on Get You A Woman and Clean My House. Hot Springs sizzles. Ball squeezes every bit of soul from Just Keep Holding On, The Last To Know and the gospelish Human Kindness. She gives the timely lyrics of The Squeeze Is On a Zydeco propulsion. The rousing Like Theres No Tomorrow is another highlight.
Fords new all-girl indie rock band out of Portland, Oregon, displays fun, intensity, wit and tons of energy. Ford finds fresh perspectives on relationships, placing them, in entertaining fashion, in contexts containing garage, punk, psychedelic, surf, alt-country, blues and funk elements. The single Coulda Been gets things off to a rip-roaring start, as it tells a tale of a romances bad timing. Dive In has a Joan Jett-like snarl to it. Theres sexy sass aplenty in Workin The Job. Edge and attitude add to the impact throughout. The album was produced by Chris Funk of the Decemberists.
The first time you hear these songs, youll be disarmed, enchanted. Each time you cozy up to this album again, youll fall more deeply in love with Williams magical music. Such beauty in pain. Such yearning, such wistfulness. And ultimately so uplifting. This folk-pop artist needs only her voice and guitar to take your breath away. But there are some exquisitely arranged strings to complement emotional passages, when appropriate. Williams vocals can mesmerize in her gentlest whispers. When a sudden burst of Bjork-like raw passion bursts forth, its that much more dramatic. Her lyrics are honestly and eloquently expressed. In Out of Time, Williams asks poignantly, How you supposed to know youre in your prime... until its behind you? Or the clever line in Count - Im going to make these hours count... these hours count themselves. In the profound The Known, she ponders, Why do you hang your hat... in this random town... where you happened to be born? She sings sagaciously of misguided priorities, worship of the superficial, emotional uncertainty and the sweet oblivion of numbness. Williams harmonizes with Ed Harcourt on Darkness Twilight. Another sparkling song is the lush and lovely Heart-Shaped Stone, sure to make you sigh. The albums title track, Crown Electric, references the power company that hired Elvis as a truck driver, before he was declared the king of rock n roll. The song shows Williams canny grasp of fame and its smoke and mirrors. I first learned of Williams through her dreamy rendition of Beyond The Sea, the opening theme of the charming U.K. series The Cafe. Shes not as well known in the U.S., though this is Williams 10th studio album. But make an effort to discover her music for yourself. Youll be very glad you did.
Elvin Bishop displays good timing. As his new down-home romp Cant Even Do Wrong Right is released by Alligator Records, Bishops 1975 smash, Fooled Around and Fell in Love is back on the charts. Its included in the Guardians of the Galaxy soundtrack. Bishop, a blues-rock superhero, again teams with Mickey Thomas here on the track Let Your Woman Have Her Way. Bishops potent slide guitar passages mesh perfectly with Thomas emotive vocal. Other top tracks include the clever title track, a raucous, Waylon-like Blues With Feeling, Singer-songwriter-guitarist-vocalist BIshop proves that hes still among the best at serving up a set of feel-good blues tunes. As he sings on the wry Everybodys In The Same Boat, Im 71 and Im still having fun.
If you havent yet caught up with Kathy Kallick Bands most recent album, Time, their 17th, youre missing a wonderful mix of bluegrass classics and originals. Strong harmonies complement convincing lead vocals and the instrumentation is top-notch. The title track, penned by Kallick, is an irresistible toe-tapper. Bill Monroes Lord Protect My Soul is another highlight.
Funded by Kickstarter and produced by Chuck Prophet, MIlwaukee-born Peter Mulveys new alt-folk-rock album impresses. Mulvey is an exceptionally literate, thought-provoking songwriter. His introspection is expressed in diverse styles and moods. Top tunes include the tender Trempealeau and the uptempo Back In The Wind. Sara Watkins adds harmony to Remember The Milkman? and Anita Suhanin pretties up Where Did You Go?
Nows the time to discover The Wild Feathers exhilarating album. It brings back echoes of The Eagles and Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers at their rootsiest best. The Nashville-based rock-folk-country quintet soars on such rousing tunes as Backwoods Company, The Ceiling and American. On their website, view the new video for Left My Woman, which has traces of Take It To The LImit. Vocal harmonies are a big part of the bands appeal.
Now based in Austin, the alt-country-rock-folk singer-songwriter (whose real name is Alejandro Rose-Garcia) demonstrates strong, heartfelt vocal and guitar work. Even his edgier, more electric numbers have an intimate feel. Memorable songs include Family and Genus and the first single Dearly Departed.
The British synth-pop pioneers are back with an engaging new album. It opens with a throbbing Dead of Night. Reason bubbles along with an I-dare-you-not-to-dance rhythm. The melodic magic of Andy Bell and Vince Clarke is also evident on songs like Elevation and Under The Wave. Vocalist Bell achieves dramatic heights with the theatrical Smoke and Mirrors. Fans will celebrate the duos ability to still create alluring sounds.
Effectively interpreting the songs of Joni Mitchell is a great challenge. Bay Area native Laurie Antonioli is more than up to the task. After starting out in the singer-songwriter-vein, she became an accomplished jazz singer. Now Antonioli triumphantly returns to her roots for this gorgeous exploration of Mitchells fascinatingly complex songs. Antonioli displays a tremendous range. She can use her vocal power, but also knows how to rely on nuance and shadings to fully illuminate a lyric. Antonioli brings Mitchells songs to life with a depth and beauty few artists can attain. Many of these compositions are rarely covered. In addition to such popular numbers as Both Sides Now and River (which she makes her own), Antonioli captures Mitchells essence on gems like Peoples Parties and I Dont Know Where I Stand. Throughout, the instrumental accompaniment impeccably complements Antoniolis glorious voice.
Albright, the sensational saxophonist, has been touring as part of Dave Koz and Friends Summer Horns. But he has released a new album of his own, Slam Dunk - and it scores big-time! This studio album, his 14th studio, is the follow-up to 2010s Grammy-nominated Pushing The Envelope. The new ones title track has a subtly funky flavor. Subtlety is a key to Albrights smooth style. Top tracks include soulful numbers like Its A Mans Mans World (the James Brown show-stopper) and The Duke. Peabo Bryson stops by to add a velvety vocal to Where Did We Go Wrong? On this album, Albright plays bass, as well, and his melodic, rhythmic riffs add to the textures on this satisfying record.
Named for a Hawaiian surf beach, the bands new album does, in fact, invoke elements of 60s surf-and-sun records. But it also goes dark on fuzz guitar-drenched numbers like Killer in the Streets and the rage-fueled Kill!The album kicks of with Endless Sleeper, which sounds like 22nd century rockabilly. The echo-laden vocals take on an eerily dreamy quality for Sisters. Summer Ends sound like The Beach Boys switched from acid and weed to meth. But its a beauty. Sharin Foos serene voice balances guitarist Sune Rose Wagners seething guitar lines. The records schizophrenic quality keeps the listener on edge - in a good way. PeAhi is one of the Danish duos most intriguing works.
The 74-year-old Shaver may be long in the tooth, but hes not short on great songs. The grizzled singer-songwriter knows how to tell a tale in ingratiating style. Some of Shavers legendary friends show up on the record, including Willie Nelson, Leon Russell and Tony Joe White. The album has plenty of catchy numbers, like Last Call For Alcohol, American Me and The Git Go. Shaver offers his two cents worth on the state of country radio with the sarcastic Hard To Be An Outlaw (which features Nelson). Im In Love is a sweet ballad. A couple of decades ago, Ill Love You As Much As I Can would probably have become a country standard. Shavers subject matter goes beyond love, music and aging. Topics range from war and politics to Jesus and the Garden of Eden. The world-weariness of Shavers voice only adds to the authenticity. Hes the real deal. Always has been.
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Alt-countrys Amy McCarley has a moving ache in her voice and a batch of strong, diverse songs. Highlights range from the sorrowful Everybody Wants To to the toe-tapper
Radio On to the poppier Hands Tied to the saucy Woods On Fire. The Alabama resident pens material listeners can relate to, filled with honest emotion. Shes got a great band backing her, led by Kenny Vaughan, guitarist with Marty Stuarts Fabulous Superlatives. Vaughan produced the album. McCarley has a lot to say. And she says it from the heart.
The Man in Black consistently used his rugged music to battle injustice. He often spoke for those who had been wronged, people who had no forum themselves. Bitter Tears Ballads of the American Indian was a monumental album, released in 1964 over the objections of Cashs label, who feared it would damage his commercial appeal. The songs have been newly recorded by a number of outstanding Americana artists. Kris Kristofferson captures the drama and pathos of The Ballad of Ira Hayes. Steve Earle relates the story of Custer. Gillian Welch and David Rawlings deliver a lovely version of As Long As The Grass Shall Grow. Emmylou Harris and The Milk Carton Kids team for an eloquent Apache Tears. Rhiannon Giddens lead is stirring on The Vanishing Race. The eminent American Indian artist Bill Miller brings a spiritual quality to the plaintive Look Again To The Wind, a song that was left off Cashs original album. These songs are as touching and timely as ever.
The Venezuelan-born, Toronto-based Cuevas melds pop, jazz and South American folk music into an exceptionally enticing sound. Theres diversity in the first-class tracks on this, her fourth album. Each number has its own unique style and appeal. Among the breathtaking performances are the rhythmic Estrellita and Llego, and the exquisite ballads En Un Pedacito De Tu Corazon and Nacera. El Tucusito with its breakneck pace, is a vocal thrill ride. Cuevas can break your heart on Lamento and Melancolia, then lift you up again with Antito. A warmth and wonderment courses through the album. Curevas wrote nine of the 10 songs. This is an exceptional artist in her prime.
Seven is your lucky number! Youre going to love the seven tunes on this winning Americana EP. Rousing country-rockers like Sorry Youre Sick will quickly make you a fan of Brooklyn-based Miss Tess and her Talkbacks. Tess plaintive vocals are riveting on the title track (the albums one original and just as good as any of the covers) and The Alabama Waltz. Her version of Willie Nelsons Night Life is a boozy, bluesy classic. Her arrangement of Randy Newmans Bet No One Ever Hurt This Bad, once covered by Linda Ronstadt, is another standout. Bonnie Raitts Give It Up or Let Me Go is a rollicking rockabilly number here. Neil Youngs Hold Back The Tears rings down the curtain on this very satisfying collection.
At the Polk Theatre, backed by the Train Band, featuring Peter Rowan, Roy Huskey, Jr. and Norman Blake, Steve Earle delivers an exhilarating set. There isnt a weak moment in the 14 tunes here. Earle is at his most dynamic and expressive in this concert, performing such songs as The Devils Right Hand, Im Looking Through You and Copperhead Road. Bill Monroe shares the stage on Walls of Time. And the sweet voice of Emmylou Harris blends beautifully with Earles on three tunes, including a stirring Rivers of Babylon. If youre an Earle aficionado, you simply must have this record. If youre not yet a fan, after hearing this album, you will be. This is Earle at his best.
When you play this peachy record, youll feel as if youve uncovered one of the worlds great treasure troves of long-lost 78s. This album is the bees knees! Singer/piano player Davina Sowers serves up a dozen old-fashioned musical goodies - nine new tunes and three covers, including a splendid version of Fats Wallers You Must Be Losing Your Mind. Whether the number is swing or tango, bluesy, torchy or Tin Pan Alley style, Davina and company know how to maximize its entertainment value. Heavenly Day is an affecting song, as is Away From Me. Delightful ditties include the title track, Fizzle Out, I Try To Be Good and Red Shoes.
This tantalizing blues singer can use her spirited voice to effectively sell an array of material. She seductively swings up a storm on Baby Dont You Know. Parks goes torchy on Happy Youre Mine, then gets feisty on Back Off. She simmers on the slow blues It Aint Right. Mama is more of a pop ballad and Parks delivers it in utterly convincing style. She uses an intuitive sense of dynamics on Everyday. Theres an undercurrent of throbbing urgency in Whatcha Gonna Do. Shes accompanied by a powerhouse band. Parks has a big, expressive voice and knows how to use it to wow listeners.
Yes, people make the world go round. And its people like Kate Ross who make the world a better place. Thirty years ago, Ross was diagnosed with Degenerative Disc Disease. Her condition led to chronic pain and two broken neck injuries. Nonetheless, as a single mom, she put two children through college. Through it all, Ross continued to pursue her musical dreams. On this album, an uplifting, optimistic quality shines through. Her vocal style is expressive and heartwarming. You dont have to know her inspirational story to appreciate her delightful jazz-soul performances. Her take on the Stylistics hit, People Make The World Go Round is breezily beautiful. Other standouts include the compelling Kates Song, a welcoming Home To Me and an uplifting rendition of Without A Song. Ross is not just a survivor, but a thriver.
New Orleans-based singer-songwriter Blanton beautifully breathes new life into jazz classics in this entirely engaging album. A fine Americana songwriter, she caresses tunes from the Great American Songbook with her soothingly sexy voice. The winking Dont Come Too Soon is pleasingly playful. She makes Gershwins Laziest Gal in Town sound like it was written for her. Heavenly Thing is heavenly indeed. Blanton offers a relaxed, disarming version of Hoagy Carmichaels Two Sleepy People. She softly swings her way through What Is This Thing Called Love? Blanton fills Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans with longing. She knows how to relate a story in her own special, sultry way. And the elegant arrangements complement her approach perfectly. Blanton will make you feel as if youve stumbled into a time tunnel thats taken you to golden musical era.
Whether for your own collection or as a gift, the 25th anniversary CD/DVD deluxe edition of the Big Os Mystery Girl is sure to impress. The DVD features a detailed examination of the making of the great posthumous album. Interviews with Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, Steve Cropper, Bono, Orbisons three sons and late widow illuminate the the entire process. Also included are promo music videos, including a previously unreleased version of Shes A Mystery To Me, directed by David Fincher. The album itself is magnificent. Orbison passed shortly after recording it, but his voice remains a divine instrument. Who else could have similarly mastered the soaring ballad A Love So Beautiful? Other highlights include You Got It, In The Real World, Shes A Mystery To Me and The Only One. The album stands as one of the pinnacles of a legendary career. There are many bonus tracks, including the song The Way Is Love and numerous demo versions of other tunes. This lavish release from Sony Legacy is the ideal way to celebrate the career of one of rocks greatest artists.
The Houston-based tenor/conductor brings a spiritual element to his classical pop. Millers robust, yet sensitive voice finds the deeper meanings in songs like I Stand, I Fall and Down Where The Willows Weep. This Is My Song soars. The album comes to a tender close with the uplifting Lean Away. The warmth and sincerity of Millers graceful vocals could enable him to appeal to fans of Josh Groban.
Pianist/composer/arranger Weiss offers a brilliant performance, on this, his first live recording. Based in Portland, Oregon, the polished, inventive jazz artists evocative compositions take the listener on a journey. And his touch on the keyboard is magical. He gives plenty of room for his fellow players to shine - Farnell Newton, trumpet; John Nastos, alto sax; Devin Phillips, tenor sax; Jon Shaw, bass; and Christopher Brown, drums. Play Weiss music and, before you know it, youll want to play it again.
Its been half a century since Manchesters The Hollies released their debut album. Parlophone honors the occasion with a 3-CD package that presents 50 of the bands best tracks. The Everly Brothers were a primary inspiration for founders Alan Clarke and Graham Nash - two of pops most wondrous voices - but it was adding a third vocal part, courtesy of Tony Hicks, that gave the pioneering group its uniquely thrilling sound. The collection begins with raw early covers like (Ain't That) Just Like Me, Just One Look and Stay. Then come such electrifying Hollies tracks as Im Alive, Look Through Any Window, I Cant Let go and Pay You Back With Interest. All the huge hits are here, including Bus Stop On A Carousel, Carrie Anne, He Aint Heavy and Long Cool Woman. Youll hear sophisticated later 60s compositions like King Midas in Reverse. The fabulous 50 also offers far lesser known gems, traveling through the entire history of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group. Also included is a new song, Skylarks, recorded by the current Hollies lineup, which features long-time members Hicks and Bobby Elliot. Fifty years of Hollies magic is definitely worthy of celebration.
Mancinis Peter Gunn - hands-down, best theme song ever written for a TV series. From the instantly unforgettable guitar riff to the insistent undercurrent of drums and bass, to the soaring horns, its utterly irresistible. You can just picture ultra-cool private eye Craig Stevens reach for his rod, as sultry Lola Albright slinks by. The soundtrack album offers the hip, late 50s, West Coast jazz sound, spanning many moods, smoothly segueing from powerful to playful, pensive to poignant. Mancini knows when to swing, when to sway, when to simmer. And theres plenty of sizzle in these tracks. The wild closing track, ends the album is scorching style. Colossal cats played on Mancinis sessions. Many of them appeared on camera over the course of the Blake Edwards-created series. Boomers will get a nostalgic kick out of the album. But even if youre never heard of Peter Gunn, youll be knocked out by the melding of a great composer with some of the eras finest players.
Blues-rocker Murali Coryell expresses himself eloquently whether writing potent songs, singing or ardently playing guitar. The soulfully rhythmic I Cant Give You Up will have you snapping your fingers. The insistent I Need Someone to Love is another top track. And the title track will definitely stick in your mind. Coryell feels comfortable in his R&B shoes as he ends the album with Marvin Gayes Lets Get It On. Throughout, his vocals are convincing and the electric guitar solos flow with liquid fire.
The multi-Grammy nominated jazz drummer has performed with such luminaries as Charles Lloyd, Joshua Redman and Les Claypool, but with his own group, Voyager, he creates entrancing, eclectic music. Thats the case on this new album, named for Buddhist meditation. His original tunes take the exceptionally talented band in dazzling directions. There are, indeed, meditative tracks, such as the serene Greene, but also hip-hop-infused and neo-soul excursions. Maiden Voyage, is a ravishing rendition of Herbie Hancocks post-bop classic. Joining Harland on this mind-expanding, ear-opening voyage are saxophonist Walter Smith III, pianist Taylor Eigsti, guitarists Julian Lage and Nir Felder, singer Chris Turner and bassist Hamish Raghavan.
Talk about a classic! Herb Alpert emerged as a million-selling artist in the 60s, backed by his all-star studio musicians, The Tijuana Brass. But the titanic trumpeter never rested on his laurels, His new music is, at once, his most personal and most universal. His playing displays a rare sensitivity, warmth and intimacy. The new album updates standards in delightful fashion. Blue Moon swings gently. Alpert has fun giving Chattanooga Choo Choo a contemporary dance vibe. Beguine The Beguine will make listeners sway to its loveliness. Alpert finds all the poignancy in The Everly Brothers hits Let It Be Me and All I Have To Do Is Dream. When Sunny Gets Blue is exquisite in Alperts sure hands. His take on Spanish Harlem is as powerful as it is beautiful. There are also pleasing newer songs, such as 5 a.m. and Morning. Over the course of the record, some passages expand Alperts jazz/pop horizons with subtle hip-hop, electronic and R&B inflections. Alperts wife, the vibrant Lani Hall, enhances several tracks with her vocal magic. Amazon.coms deluxe edition contains two extra tracks - Ol Man River and Conversation. The album closes upliftingly with American The Beautiful, widened in scope by an array of world percussion. Alpert won a 2013 Grammy for his Steppin Out. The new one should find equal acclaim. Now 79, Alpert making the best music of his life.
Inspired by the swingin 60s, Isabel Roses new album is cause for exultation. The versatile and vivacious Rose channels her inner Ann-Margret when she opens with a lively Got A Lot of Livin To Do. She works wonders with 10ccs Things We Do For Love and Captain & Tennilles Love Will Keep Us Together (penned by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield). Rose seduces listeners as she sings I Want A Little Sugar in My Bowl, then goes all girl group with The Supremes Reflections. She delivers a moving Miracle. Rose finds the pathos of broken dreams in Trouble In Paradise. Thats All has been covered by everyone from Sarah Vaughan to Sam Cooke to Judy Garland to Ricky Nelson. But Roses version is especially elegant and alluring. Never Satisfied is another very satisfying number. Producer Bob Rock (Michael Buble, Cher, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith) has provided Rose with a sensationally sumptuous musical backdrop. He can go from surf rock guitar to lush orchestra atmosphere and make it all fit neatly together. And Rose is the talented connective thread. A theatre performer, as well as a vocalist, Rose makes every lyric count. And she knows how to make every song her own.
The band from Sheffield, England, formed in 1973, grew from their Dadaism-inspired performance art roots to become pioneers in melding pop, electronica, dub, house and industrial dance sounds. Available as CD, double vinyl and digital download, this Mute label release offers choice material from two distinctive periods of the artists work - 1978-81 (originally issued on Rough Trade) and 1983-85 (Some Bizarre/Virgin recordings). The two phases were the subject of much debate amongst hardcore fans. Some preferred the more avant-garde, anti-establishment, daring, early efforts. Others appreciated the groups natural evolution. This collection demonstrates that, though styles and approaches may have changed, all of the work was inventive and rich in merit. Richard H. Kirk - co-founder and now sole active Cabaret Voltaire member - contributed to the liner notes.
Ruthie Foster possesses as soulful a voice as youre ever likely to hear, the kind of voice that sends chills up the spine. Sounds like she has gospel roots. Every note resonates with truth and emotion, as she wends her way through tunes that have blues, rock, folk and spiritual ingredients. And Foster delivers some stirring messages along the way. She begins with the R&B-flavored SInging The Blues. The rousing, churning blues-rocker Let Me Know features guest guitar wizard Doyle Bramhall II. Foster returns to her church roots for the holy harmonies of the Staples Singers The Ghetto. Foster finds the socially conscious urgency in Willie Kings hand-clapper Second Coming. Brand New Day, a capella, save for a tambourine, allows us to fully savor the vocal work. Thats one of the seven numbers written or co-written by Foster. Another is Complicated Love, which is simply beautiful. She hones in on the Stax feel for It Might Not Be Right, a writing collaboration with the one and only William Bell. On her own composition New, Toshi Reagon joins Foster. Produced by Meshell Ndegeocello, this album serves as an ideal vehicle for Fosters enormous vocal talent. Previously a Best Blues Album Grammy nominee, Foster shows with this record that she draw the soul essence from a variety of musical styles. She deserves the kind of crossover success Bonnie Raitt enjoys. Give Foster a home in your CD or MP3 player.
Rick James was a superstar. Unfortunately, he was extraordinarily talented not only in singing, songwriting and record-producing, but in self-destruction, as well. He declared that his life would end in triumph. But his final act was a tragedy. James just couldnt outrun his demons. His 56 years on this planet were packed with excitement, danger and fantastic music. The book reads like unadorned autobiography, fully capturing James voice. Author David Ritz, drawing from his interviews with James, as well as the performers own written remembrances, delivers a compelling read thats, in turns, entertaining and harrowing. After a troubled childhood, James leaves Buffalos ghettos for the greener pastures of Canada. There he forms a band with Neil Young and Bruce Palmer, later of Buffalo Springfield. But, on the verge of a breakthrough, James problems with the law derail him. That is to become a pattern. Eventually the soul-rockers creativity and showmanship, along with a fierce drive, make him a household name. Smash hits include You and I, Mary Jane and Super Freak. But his drug habits - not only using, but dealing - keep him on the edge of disaster. And sex is another addiction. He can, in an instant, place women on a pedestal, then just as quickly, violently knock them down. Only his love for his endlessly supportive mother remains pure. This is a cautionary tale of a wild life, fueled by equal measures of pain and pleasure. And you wont be able to stop turning the pages.
One of the truly great photojournalists, Burnett has captured unforgettable images for such publications as Time, Life, Rolling Stone and The New Yorker. On assignment, Burnett visited Marley at his Jamaican home and then amassed more shots of the reggae king on the Marley and Wailers Exodus European tour. Only a few of Burnetts magnificent pictures saw the light of day. Now you can experience over 200 of them. Each absorbing photograph offers new insights into the soul of this timeless musician/activist. Burnett, an exceptional artist himself, allows us to travel through Marleys eyes, right into his deepest essence. We can appreciate fully the intensity, caring, power and rebelliousness of this musical force. Youll definitely know the man far more intimately after studying these haunting images. Youll also see other genre legends, such as Peter Tosh, Lee Scratch Perry and Burning Spear. This beautiful volume from Insight Editions is a must-have for any music fan.
This new mystery novel from Ms. Bowen proves to be eminently engaging, sort of a blend of Agatha Christie and Downton Abbey. The breezy read stars Lady Georgiana, whos 35th in line to the English throne, but struggles to make ends meet during the Great Depression. She agrees to accompany her delightfully self-centered mum, Clare, on an adventure to California. Unexpectedly, they become enmeshed with Hollywood royalty. Bowens fictional favorites mingle with real, reel personalities like Errol Flynn and Charlie Chaplin. An ocean voyage is spiced up by the presence of an infamous thief. A jaunt to the Xanadu-like estate of a movie mogul winds up in murder and clever Georgie, with an assist from her handsome boyfriend/detective Darcy, sets about to solve the crime. Its great fun to share the adventures of charming Georgie, colorful Clare, and a sassy maid who ingenuously refuses to behave in a manner appropriate to her station. This latest in the Spyness series is royally entertaining.
Lee Grant bravely reveals not only the facts of her fascinating life, but also her innermost thought and emotions. Growing up, she tries to meet the grand artistic expectations her mother has for her. Her own ambition and vanity battle profound insecurities. Thats complicated by the struggle of this gifted young woman, as shes stifled under the thumb of a domineering older husband, playwright Arnold Manoff. But she gradually learns how to unshackle the full force of her acting talents. Just as shes showered with acclaim for her stage and 1951 screen triumph in The Detective Story, the spouses left-wing activities bring Grant under the scrutiny of the House of Un-American Activities bullies. For 12 oppressive years, shes blacklisted and shunned by television and Hollywood films. Stage work sustains her, barely, through years as a single mother. Then comes redemption. Grant wins the 1966 Emmy for her featured role in the TV sensation Peyton Place. Her movie credits mount and include Valley of the Dolls and In The Heat of The Night, culminating in an Academy Award for her performance in Shampoo. The book brims with juicy tidbits about the fabulous array of luminaries she encounters along the way - among them, John Garfield, Shelley Winters, Mia Farrow, Billy Rose, Lenny Bruce, Burt Lancaster, Sharon Tate and Warren Beatty. But most importantly, Grant allows us to explore her own psyche, just as she does during the writing process. There are glimpses of how writing her autobiography affects Grant in the moment - a new perspective, a clearer understanding, a feeling that can only come in the wake of reflection. For Grant and the reader, its a compelling journey, experiencing her evolution - as an artist... and as a woman.


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At first I thought that this was isolated to just this area but I found out from other managers that its thorough out the company chain of stores...
How it works is like this...you go in to buy parts for your car, lets say you are doing a radiator flush and decide to replace both hoses and the belts and they talk you into a partial tune-up...as you go to pay they tell you that he lower hose is not in stock but they will order it for you...you pay for everything and are told that the hose should be in by the next day. You go home and start working on your car, now the hoses were not bad to begin with but why not change them any way...you finish everything but the lower hose. Now 7 out of 10 will go the next day to get the hose...out of the other 3, two will go within a few days...but one will forget about it for a couple of weeks if not completely...
Some of you will say tough luck it's his lose, others will say that no matter how long it still belongs to him...after all this hose could have cost $26.00 or more.
According to the company, it's not their job to keep track of this nor is it their job to hold on to it. So the division managers instruct the management teams of the stores to complete the transaction when the part comes in and then send it back if it is not picked up with 5 days. What happens to the money ??? They keep it !!! We estimated that this company last year pocketed almost fifty million dollars ( $ 50,000,000.000 ) from it's 3200 stores...
So what would you do ????.........the stores.....AAP.......figure it out....
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Geologists say there were more than twice as many big quakes, those larger than magnitude 7, in the first quarter of the year than the average for all the quarters since 1979, reports Live Science.
"We have recently experienced a period that has had one of the highest rates of great earthquakes ever recorded," said lead study author Tom Parsons, a research geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey.
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The 2014 edition of the Seattle Asian American Film Festival runs Feb. 6-9 at the Ark Lodge Cinemas in Columbia City.
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Thursday, Feb. 6-Sunday, Feb. 9, Ark Lodge Cinemas, 4816 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle; $8-$11; opening night is $10-$13; $75 for four-day pass; some programs are free. Tickets online or at the door only. (seattleaaff.org/2014).
What happens when a couple meet online and marry? Especially when the groom is older, white and obsessed with Asian women.
Do three Asian-American childhood friends have a chance of reuniting if they make the attempt in the Hollywood Hills?
Could NBA player Jeremy Lin be the most visible Asian-American star since Bruce Lee?
The 2014 edition of the Seattle Asian American Film Festival (SAAFF), which runs Thursday-Sunday, Feb. 6-9, at the Ark Lodge Cinemas in Columbia City, promises to answer those questions and a few more. A showcase of lesbian and gay films also is on the schedule, and so are programs with considerable local input.
Last year's January festival, which drew hundreds of moviegoers to the Wing Luke Museum, had enough sold-out shows to demonstrate an appetite for Asian-American films that rarely get much conventional distribution.
Among the 28 films to be screened this year are "Seeking Asian Female" (5 p.m. Feb. 9), which deals with the marriage of a young Chinese woman and an older white man; "Someone I Used to Know" (6 p.m. Feb. 7), about a reunion of old friends; and "Linsanity" (6:30 p.m. Feb. 6), a documentary about Lin's success as a Time magazine cover boy and a "Saturday Night Live" target.
Other documentaries include "American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs" (5:30 p.m. Feb. 8), about the 98-year-old activist-philosopher; and "Raskal Love" (1 p.m. Feb. 8), which follows the Seattle career of b-boy Vanna Fut.
The locally produced feature, "R/Evolve" (8:30 p.m. Feb. 7), deals with marriage equality and radical gay politics. Seattle labor organizers are the subject of "One Generation's Time: The Legacy of Silme Domingo & Gene Viernes" (2 p.m. Feb. 9).
Some of these have been honored at other festivals. "Seeking Asian Female" took the 2012 San Diego Asian Film Festival award for best picture. Panel discussions and Q&A sessions are part of several programs, and parties are scheduled for opening night and Feb. 8.
The festival had its beginnings in 1985, when it had a different name and flirted with becoming an annual event ("Beacon Hill Boys" and "Chan Is Missing" were among the early entries), but it's been more sporadic since 2007.
SAAFF's official stated goal is to showcase "works by Northwest Asian-American filmmakers, as well as films from across the country dealing with Asian-American people, issues and themes, which are absent from other local festivals. SAAFF is the only film festival in Seattle to provide a space for Asian-American voices, perspectives and histories."
Free programs include "War Documentary Shorts" (11 a.m. Feb. 8), "Contemporary Shorts" (3:30 p.m. Feb. 8) and "Narrative and Animated Shorts" (noon Feb. 9).
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well i was showing my neighbor one of my willemette hops sprouting and the F*%$er poured a little beer onto the soil next to the plant! after a red face and a wtf why would you do that, we skimmed the foam away and it soaked the soil a little.
should i worry about anything? i'm not that great of a gardener! i told him i would burn down his house if it dies(empty threat, we're good friends).
anyways that pissed me off.
i'm also getting yellowish leaves on my two cascades. one looks pretty sick(small leaves and eaten up) and the other seems to being doing so so. calcium, is what i'm thinking from the homebrewers garden.
Youll be fine if he poured a whole beer right on it that might be a little different. But burn his house down anyways.
Wasting beer?!! Sacrilege! Burn him at the stake!
P.S. The hops he poured beer near will be fine.
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If he was rinking BMC, he did you a favor and watered the plants (sorry, someone had to say it)
I don't know if you're familiar with "America's Master Gardner" Jerry Baker, he has a syndicated radio show, a ton of books and a website...He's been around since the 70's.
He's a big proponent of making up tonics out of household ingredients for plant/lawn health...If I recall almost all his outdoor tonics call for a can of beer.
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Beer has lots of nutrients and many folks use flat beer to fertilize plants. No reason to burn his house down.
True, there's no reason to burn his house down, but you can still do it anyway.
Take pics.
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
i'm still going to give him a hard time for awhile before i tell him these things. today i told him they died!
Aw, come on--give him a break. He was just encouraging your hops. You know, show 'em what they're supposed to do and all.
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I recently read a letter in the paper from a constituent praising Bill Foster for his support of initiatives that have apparently saved or created jobs in the 14th District. I am glad to hear that someone had a positive experience when meeting with Mr. Foster, because my own experience was a bit different.
Recently, I represented the Batavia Chamber of Commerce at a small-business conference in Washington D.C. During our time in Washington, my group also stopped by to visit with Mr. Foster to discuss issues and concerns important to small business owners. I was not impressed by the congressman's commitment to our concerns—at this meeting or the two previous meetings I attended. Mr. Foster was either unwilling or unable to give a concise and direct answer to very specific questions that were asked. Whether it was about health care or the economy, the response was long winded and nebulous with no resolution.
I welcome having a congressman who is affable and approachable, but I also value ideas that will benefit the district and the country. Cap and trade will not help create or maintain jobs; increasing taxes will not create or maintain jobs—Mr. Foster is mum on whether the tax cuts should be extended, even with 40 of his fellow Democrats publicly supporting an extension of the current capital gains rates and 31 of his fellow Democrats favoring an extension of all tax cuts. The New York Times has even recently questioned why the Democrats haven't acted on this issue.
Randy Hultgren is endorsed by the National Taxpayers Union, the National Federation of Independent Business, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. I don't get the sense that Mr. Foster is on my side when it comes to business, so I am voting for Hultgren; Foster has just not earned my vote.
Marcia Boyce


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