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Subterranean Homesick Grooves

Posted to Musical Eugenics by Andrew Ang on Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 11:00 am

When we think of political songs, we think folk music. And when we think of folk music, we think of hippies. You know, cascading locks of hair, peace, love, Phish, flowers; usually a mental image of Bob Dylan strummin’ away with his fake-poor clothes. For the longest time, I had always associated political songs with folk music and the whole scene behind it. And for that same reason, had always avoided it. It just felt that too much was put …

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The Beatles and Then Some

Posted to Musical Eugenics by Andrew Ang on Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 3:00 pm

Everyone wants to be The Beatles. We’ve all seen our fair share of cover bands, album cover tributes/parodies, and even wardrobe similarities. Every “Best Of” list has, and will always, name check an album or two. Their influence is far reaching and several musicians, from around the globe, have all tuned in at some point. Yet at the same time, admit it, they warped Charles Manson’s mind. Oh, and they’re definitely responsible for boy bands, MTV and, sigh, Oasis. But …

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Chillout Music from the Summer of Love

Posted to Musical Eugenics by Andrew Ang on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 11:00 am

Some things are extremely probable. Like the chances of hearing “Don’t Stop Believing” twice in a frat party, or getting hit by a Jimmy John’s “freaky fast” delivery car. But even more probable are the odds that you’ll enjoy this week’s album. They’re from Brazil, 95 percent of the album is in Portuguese and most of the tracks are rearrangements of popular Brazilian songs. At this point it doesn’t seem that appealing, does it? And with the war on terror …

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If You Got Ears, You Got to Listen

Posted to Musical Eugenics by Andrew Ang on Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 9:00 am

Whenever someone mentions how awesome Radiohead is, my mind instinctively turns off. I feel a bit nauseous, my palms get a little clammy, then I regain composure, nod politely, and force my opinion on them. I’m convinced that to ensure survival of the human race, knowledge of Captain Beefheart must be sowed. I’ve been trying to convince anyone willing to listen, within a 10-foot radius, on the wonders of Beefheart. But now with the glory of the Internet, why not …

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UPDATE:  Evil Tents have regrettably had to cancel their appearance at tonight’s show.  Closing out this evening’s festivities at Mike N Molly’s will be the ambient noise drone project, Urbana’s own Marathon. Thanks for understanding folks; Evil Tents will be back at MnM’s later this month.  Raincheck.  Cool?  Cool.

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An Acoustic Café Evening Tour always promises satisfaction, and with the talent Carrie brings, it will be more than worth the price of admission! Be sure to listen to deliradio.com/carrie-rodriguez to hear more!

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yes. hipsters and corporations.

Posted by isaac arms to the entry 'The Overture: January 31–February 6 on 02/01/12.
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hipsters are people, too.

Posted by Cole to the entry 'The Overture: January 31–February 6 on 02/01/12.
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Start the clock on when ward’s comment is deleted. Poking fun at the “hipsters” here is blasphemy, you know. At another site, someone—perhaps from here—was playing the usual card of “That band is well-known, so it must suck!” The resulting comment said: “Yeah, I remember the days…

Posted by Q-Tips to the entry 'The Overture: January 31–February 6 on 02/01/12.
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No fair. SP should get a buncha shit for listing The Duke Of Uke as… The Duke Of Yuke, Just like when all the hipsters cry foul and whine like hell if The Buzz make the same error (ie honest mistake). Put it back to YUKE ol’ Seth McFeinstein =)

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Saturday night—Soul Feud, Faster Forward, & The Great Divide at Bentley’s: http://www.facebook.com/events/268739666523864/

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Posted by j to the entry 'The Overture: January 17 - 23 on 01/18/12.
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I’ve been posting videos from the cover up on the Electric Bitters youtube page. Here’s a link to the playlist if anyone is interested: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL31FBC811FFC6DCFD&feature=plcp

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Nope.  It’s the back (east) side of Urbana Tire Company at 202 S. Vine. How much is a hug and kiss worth?  Do I have to take them all at once or can I break it up?

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The geniuses at the News-Gazette site have it all figured out. This happened because we don’t have the Chief!

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Pamela - Are the roasteries in Seattle as clean as CSR?  It always disturbs me a little that it is so clean in there.

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That’s what she said.

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Black dog and Siam terrace is where I always go after my divorces.

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Love CSR.  Apart from making my way through the regular roasts in 1/2 pound increments, I also like to pick up some of the little sample packets of the flavored stuff for when the lady and I feel like getting crazy.  Sticky Bun is pretty nice.

By Mike Ingram to the entry 'Columbia Street Roastery blends with the best on 02/04/12.
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If you happen to be getting a divorce, or fighting a DUI prosecution, downtown Urbana is a great place to eat.

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HUUUUUUGE fan of their Black Velvet roast…It makes up about 75% of my coffee intake. LOL CSR is definitely one of those Champaign institutions that I brag about to people not from here. :-)

By Mertz to the entry 'Columbia Street Roastery blends with the best on 02/03/12.
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We like CSR too! We french press at home and I leave the lid off while it steeps—letting the ground beans bloom. Then, like in your tasting, I scoop off the top layer before pressing. We really need to invest in a burr grinder though, as I…

By Kirstin to the entry 'Columbia Street Roastery blends with the best on 02/03/12.
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Confidential? In this state? Hahahahahahahhahahaha

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There’s a great video promo out for “Company” too: http://vimeo.com/36077847

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Wow, His Majesty took the time to answer your polite plea. It’s been a while since I spoke fluent arrogance, but allow this attempt at a translation: “I deeply regret the embarrassment…” = I wish we hadn’t got caught and it wasn’t a big deal really. “...and…

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