Monthly Archives: December 2007

I Liked Ike

By Todd | Published: December 16, 2007
(credit) Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats – Rocket 88 (from The Legendary Sounds of Sun Studios) Ike and Tina Turner – I Can’t Believe What You Say Ike and Tina Turner – I’ve Been Loving You Too Long (from The Ike & Tina Turner Story: 1960-1975) Ike Turner and The Kings of Rhythm – [...]
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Nellie McKay has a Sense of Humor on Fresh Air

By Scotter | Published: December 12, 2007
(credit) I recently listened to Nellie McKay’s November 21 interview with Terri Gross on Fresh Air and was awestruck by her talent, humor, and charm. I’ve listened to this interview more than I’ve listened to many new albums this year. McKay is a bit flighty, which adds to her charm, and spunky, which adds to [...]
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Of Montreal – The Pageant, 11/19/07, St. Louis

By Todd | Published: December 7, 2007
(Photo courtesy ishootshows.com) Standing in front of a wall of lights, spindly legs and stoic painted face, Kevin Barnes looked like a man of the ages. Like an icon of 21st century music. Well, as iconic as a man can look when decked out like a sexually ambiguous Ken doll. “The jacket I stole from [...]
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