Rediscovering the magic of Low

When I was out in L.A. earlier this year, I picked up Low's "Things We Lost in the Fire" on vinyl.

It had been a while since I listened to Low. I quickly rediscovered the band's awesome vocal harmonies, gentle songs and overall brilliance.

I got a box of records in the mail from Sub Pop today, including Low's "The Great Destroyer."

Here's the video for the song, "Monkey," from that 2005 album.



I know I'm not saying anything that everyone doesn't already know, but I felt compelled to give Low a shout out. What a special band, what special music.

This is the kind of stuff that makes you think, "Yeah, you know what? Life IS good."

McG's movie pick: Things We Lost in the Fire

Really thought this movie was special.

It's a bit melodramatic at times (I think that was the point), but the acting is top notch - especially Benecio Del Toro's performance.

Here's the trailer:

Emma Pollock interview on phillyBurbs.com

Here's my interview with Emma Pollock!

Emma plays tonight in Philly at the Trocadero, opening for The New Pornographers.

“You know, after all these years,” says Pollock, “I’m really enjoying playing live at the moment. It’s a wonderful time."

"It’s just such an exciting thing to be playing with The New Pornographers. They’re a band that I’m very fond of. Neko Case is one of my favorite female vocalists."

phillyBurbs.com: Emma Pollock: (Just Like) Starting Over

High Karate to reunite for Delaware gig at Mojo 13, December 22, 2007

Legendary punk-pranksters High Karate will once again get together - this time for a one-off gig at Wilmington, Delaware's Mojo 13.

The reuinted group features original members, the brothers Duvall (Al and Andy), along with longtime pal Rick Hodgson (Tube Dutch) filling in on bass.

High Karate at Mojo 13

Stupid QVC guy / Bad ladder sales guy

Who is the bigger idiot? The guy in this video ...



Or the guy in this video ...



My money is on the guy in the second video.

Greyhound Reach the Beach 2007 photos

Here are my pics from the recent Greyhounds Reach the Beach gathering in Dewey Beach, Delaware.

McG's 2007 GRTB pics

Kelly and I spent a few days on holiday in Rehoboth Beach and got to see and pet plenty of greys!

It turned out to be a nice time, even if we did miss a day because I had an allergic reaction to some antiobiotics.

McG's 2007 GRTB pics on flickr
Greyhounds Reach the Beach official site

Nice Emma Pollock review, Philly show preview soon

Here's a nice review of Emma Pollock's "Watch the Fireworks."

indie-mp3.co.uk: Emma Pollock - Watch The Fireworks

I intervied Emma the other day ... I'll have a show preview on pBurbs next week.

Will definitely post a link!

Van Halen: What a mess (with video goodness)

Apparently I didn't miss much by skipping Van Halen's recent show in Philly.

Check out Diamond Dave as he jumps up and down on an enormous microphone and waves to the audience like a beauty pageant contestant.



And if you needed proof that Diamond Dave and the boys should have never made up, here's Van Halen on the opening night of their 2007 comeback tour.

Something really ain't right with that pre-recorded keyboard part.

Watch this and tell me this isn't awful.

London pics online, tagged with descriptions

I finally went through all of my London photos on flickr.

They are now tagged and have witty commentary from yours truly.

flickr: McG & Kelly's London Sept. 07 photo set

Review: The Fab Faux at Keswick Theatre, October 13, 2007

Here is my recap of The Fab Faux' recent Philly shows during which they performed "Revolver" and "Abbey Road."

phillyBurbs.com: Fab Faux gets standing O at Keswick Theatre