Jason’s Neighborhood

Five days and counting. We have five days left to stay in our apartment.  As of 12:01am on December 1, 2009, I no longer will rent the apartment that has been my home for the past nine years.  The thing is that S/O and I do not yet own the house that we've been in the process of purchasing since September.  My stuff is just about all packed up, but there are a lot of things that you don't think about when you have a permanent address.  Don't get me wrong at all, I'm not saying that I understand and relate to the thousands of Americans who are homeless ... Not at all ... I realize that my "stress" is all relative and self-imposed, but little things make me anxious.  Where, for example, should I have people send my mail?  How will I get my credit card statements and bank statements and mortgage statements?  I don't know how people do it.  I suspect that I'll find out soon.  Apparently our mortgage guy has just signed off to "receive" our documents any time ... Documents that we were supposed to have and sign in the first week of October ... Then the first week of November ... Then last Tuesday, mid-day for sure ... I'm truly fortunate in that a friend has an extra room and has said that S/O and I can stay with him for as long as we need so I'm not "homeless" in any real meaningful sense, but shortly I will likely be without a permanent address for the very first time in my entire life. 

It's a scary feeling ...

Harper Simon - Berkeley Girl Harper Simon Tour Dates 12/06/09 Disney Hall Los Angeles, CA 12/07/09 Casbah San Diego, CA 12/08/09 Detroit Bar Costa Mesa, CA 12/09/09 Cafe Du Nord SF, CA 12/10/09 Humboldt Brews Arcata, CA 12/11/09 Mississippi Std Portland, OR 12/12/09 Media Club Vancouver, BC 12/13/09 Wild Buffalo  Bellingham, WA 12/14/09 Chop Suey Seattle, WA 12/16/09 Brookdale Lodge, CA 12/17/09 Cellar Door Visalia, CA 12/18/09 Bootleg Theater LA, CA Read More Paul Simon http://weheartmus... This song was a huge hit for the Cyrkle in the 60s. It's a very pop song/jangly song, and I love...

It seems to me that Harper Simon tries his best to not be associated with his father, going so far as saying that he didn't learn how to play music from his dad. Even the way he dresses, the type of music he's making (note: not acoustic harmonizing folk, but more like alt-country). It's a shame really, Simon sings just like his dad on the acoustic songs, and I wish he would sing more folk. I suppose he's got to find his own calling, right?

Harper Simon singing "A Message to You, Rudy"

Most of the set for Simon was pretty mellow. The most rockiest song was a song I wasn't familiar with. I thought I heard that the song was written by "Tom Berlin", but I could be wrong. Shortly after "Berkeley Girl", the guitar tuner guy came on stage to switch electric with an acoustic guitar.

Songs range from borderline country music to Dylan-type folk. The later is especially true when one of the band member breaks out the harmonica.

They ended their set with "Wishes and Stars", my favorite song from Harper that I've heard. Instead of doing that fake-leaving-the-stage, they just stayed on stage and played some encores. The last song is a cover of "A Message to You, Rudy", who you & I probably know as a ska song by the Specials (but it's originally by Dandy Livingstone).

So this was the last night of their national tour. It sounds like they've been very tired, some even looked relieved, but they were certainly very happy to be playing in front of an audience. The band admitted that this was one of the better crowds, considering that they've played a few shows to "five people".

Trivia: Touring drummer Russell Simins, best known for being in Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, is from Minnesota.

 11/25/2009 01:12:04 ♥ vu () ♥ myspace.com/harpersimon 

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Songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller join KCRW DJ Gary Calamar this Sunday, November 29 at 10pm for a chat about their new autobiography. "Hound Dog" chronicles their time as writers in the Brill Building, penning classic songs for Elvis Presley (Hound Dog), The Coasters(Yakety Yak), Ben E King (Stand By Me) and Peggy Lee (Is That All There is).

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This isn’t the first time Lissie has been in our studios. She was here singing back up for Jesca Hoop, one of many artists she’s collaborated with since moving to LA in 2004. Now, Lissie is striking out on her own. She just releasedher debut solo EP, that has been getting steady airplay, with plans for a full length next year. One of my colleagues described her performance as “Cat Power, but much happier” and I can see why. Lissie has a strong voice and presence as a performer, but isn’t afraid to be vulnerable. She cited a bunch of “disastrous relationships” as inspiration for her writing. Our favorites are the track “Little Lovin'” and her cover of Hank Williams’ “Wedding Bells.

Check it out here

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Thursday, November 26

9 am to 11 am Back to the Garden: Woodstock Remembered. Recalling the 1969 music festival that rocked the world including performances by: Jefferson Airplane, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Joe Cocker, CSNY, The Who, Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez.  

11 am to noon The Other Side of the Mirror - Bob Dylan: Live at the Newport Folk Festival. Bob Dylan created a modern myth in 1965 by plugging in an electric guitar at the Newport Folk Festival.  

Noon to 1 pm Simon & Garfunkel: Live 1969 In 1969, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel hit the road – then went on a 13-year hiatus. Musical highlights from the tour and archival interviews.  

1 to 2 pm The Byrds: There is a Season. The first of a two-part documentary on The Byrds, covering 1964 to 1967: the hitmaking years of the band's original five members.

2 to 3 pm The Byrds: Farther Along. Part two, covering 1968 to 1972: the groundbreaking country-rock years.  

3 to 4 pm Santana: Multi-Dimensional Warrior. Playing music and being a force for change have kept Carlos Santana going for 40 years. We highlight tracks reflecting his deep spirituality.

4 to 5 pm From Elvis In Memphis. In 1969, Elvis returned to his hometown to work with hit-makers American Sound Studios and created one of his most critically acclaimed albums.

Friday, November 27

9 am to 10 am Jeff Buckley: Grace Around the World. Jeff Buckley’s only album “Grace” featured dark music, offbeat humor and an open personality. He died tragically at 30.  

10 to 11 am Lady Writes the Blues: The Life and Music of Rose Marie McCoy. Born in a tin shack in rural Arkansas in 1922, by the 60s her songs had been recorded by Nat King Cole, Elvis Presley, Ike & Tina Turner, James Brown, and Aretha Franklin. Now she’s nearly forgotten.

11 am to noon Sam Cooke: Bring it on Home to Me. One-hour documentary details the life and music of Sam Cooke.

Noon to 1 pm Jazz: The 59 Sound In 1959. Jazz got a kick start from innovators like Miles Davis, Charles Mingus and Dave Brubeck, who helped change the musical landscape forever. Highlights from classic records; family members/jazz historians are featured.

1 to 2 pm Miles Davis: Kind of Blue. In Spring 1959, Miles recorded his landmark album. It became the best selling Jazz album of all time. It still holds up, fifty years later.  

2 to 3 pm To Be Free: The Nina Simone Story. As complex as the music she played, she became a legend, but was first and foremost a performer.  

3 to 4 pm Love Train: The Sound of Philadelphia. In the late 1960s, like Detroit’s Motown and Stax in Memphis, International Records landed Philadelphia on the musical map. Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff are featured.

4 to 5 pm Sly and the Family Stone. From 1967-1974, they left a mark on music and culture. Members changed, times got rough, but their sound and message still speak to the world.

5 to 7 pm NPR’s ALL THINGS CONSIDERED

Inon Zur - I am the One (Remix by DJ Killa)

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