Sunday, May 10, 2009
San Diego, Indiana
We had a perfect weather weekend in Fishers. 70 & Sunny. Just like San Diego where Amy & I traveled last week for a work conference. Last night was a black tie affair at Lucas Oil Stadium for the American Heart Association, Heart of Gold Ball. The Mrs. and I even cut a rug at the end of the evening....highlight....Brickhouse!
I have totally immersed myself in The Band the last couple of months. Spent the weekend listening to a newly purchased ebay item, Rock of Ages. Its the Band's live album from the 1971 comeback tour recorded in NYC with a horn section arranged by Allen Toussaint. Also listening to Before the Flood, backing Dylan on the '74 Tour. I've been lucky buying this vinyl from almost 40 years ago! It sounds awesome! Finishing up the great Band biography, Across the Great Divide. Also pulled out Greil Marcus' Mystery Train (ya gotta read this book, amazing) and re-read the chapter on the Band. Next....I gotta watch both Don't Look Back and The Last Waltz again. I picked up a cheap vinyl copy of Planet Waves this weekend on ebay. This is the record Dylan and the Band recorded in California while rehearsing for the '74 Tour. I was totally naive to the degree in which the Band fit into the upper echelon of the rock hierarchy. My bad.
Finished reading Graham Greene's The Quiet American yesterday. A powerful book. I need to get The Power and the Glory and read it soon. I notice there are two theatrical releases of the Quiet American. Maybe I'll watch those.
I have watched Ashes of American Flags, the new Wilco dvd, three times. Undoubtedly the best American band right now, or Sonic Youth. I can't help but think that Wilco is The Band or our times.
Watched Walk Hard, The Dewey Cox Story again today. Man that s a funny movie. You can stream it on Netflix if you're a member. Also watched, Let the Right One In Friday night. Wow, a great modern vampire movie. Very sensual and creepy. Highly recommended. Next two Netflix selections are American Zombie and El Topo, the first midnight movie sensation.
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