September 2010
28 posts
Ya know what would make me happy? If you would read the most recent Leigh Marble News, right here: http://eepurl.com/7aeA Take you about 90 seconds. It’s got all the info on the next four shows I’m doing in town, plus a link to a recent rehearsal tape that I thought was worth sharing. Should you wish to subscribe to the Leigh Marble monthly newsletter, just pop over here and...
Sep 30th
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Band practice later today, with Jesse Emerson on bass, for tomorrow’s Ella St show. Awesome.
Sep 29th
Had a dream I was being schooled on the difference between the “Thriller” zombie dance and the Monster Mash. With October right around the corner, guess my brain is gettin’ ready for it…
Sep 29th
Or dress like a giant bee. “@dubber: getting into the charts is easy. Just take your shirt off: http://www.ultimatechart.com/#/artists”
Sep 28th
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Sep 27th
Raking leaves and rotting apples off the front yard. Smells like New England.
Sep 26th
Do it! Do it! (That’s what the voices in your head are telling you.) “@15charactermax: Almost listened to Rush.”
Sep 24th
Did You Know? The Guinness Book of World Records was founded by one Sir Hugh Beaver. Who himself held the record for “Funniest Name of all British Knights”.
Sep 23rd
Rehearsal Tape #1: “Long Overdue” Deconstructed. @jrceramics and I go off on a 13-minute version. Notes & listen here: http://bit.ly/aVkIgc
Sep 22nd
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LEIGH MARBLE Shows and Rehearsal Tape #1! - http://eepurl.com/7aeA
Sep 22nd
Had a dream I stopped by Polly Jean Harvey’s flat to hang out. Just happened to be in the neighborhood. At midnight. In just my bathrobe. #awesomedream
Sep 22nd
Rehearsal Tape #1: "Long Overdue" Deconstructed →
Jason and I jammed this out last week, completely spontaneously, and we were both surprised by where it went. I considered editing it way down (it runs about 13 minutes), but since it’s really an exploration of process, decided against cutting it up. So here it is in its entirety. (Please use the link above - I’m hosting the song on Bandcamp, because it’s actually too large...
Sep 22nd
WatchWatch
Superchunk playing “Precision Auto” on Fallon. This took me straight back to seeing them play in Providence back in the day. Gave me shivers. (Sorry it starts with the lame ad.)
Sep 21st
I re-tweeted about Ezra Carey’s excellent “Death Psalms” EP, and now user “Bible Quotes” is following me. Christian Insights, anyone?
Sep 21st
tumblrbot asked: WHAT IS YOUR EARLIEST HUMAN MEMORY?
Sep 20th
RT @AsceticJunkies: tonight, tonight: ezra carey releases DEATH PSALMS @mississippistud. it’s free with $8 admission, and you’ll see rav …
Sep 19th
New shows announced for October, at White Eagle and Press Club: http://www.leighmarble.com/shows.html
Sep 18th
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Sep 18th
What? Runaway Tram? “@endhits: Blitzen Trapper compare their Portland Playhouse show to Soul Asylum Unplugged. #runawaytraim”
Sep 16th
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I've seen old shots of Charlie Watts: the drums of... →
Sep 15th
One version of hell: your browser plays you this MIDI rendition of “Angel of the Morning”, over and over, for eternity: http://www.jacquedee63.com/angelofthemorning.html Go on, click that link. I double-dare you.
Sep 15th
A flexible pink keyboard for $7?!? Bonus: it’s made from “thigh quality silicone material”. http://bit.ly/aF19Xa #fb
Sep 15th
I will be starting a new hipster band, and naming it “ ”. That’s pronounced “please fart in my face”.
Sep 15th
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Sep 14th
“In place of Madonna’s valiant life force, what we find in Gaga is a disturbing trend towards mutilation and death” http://goo.gl/1478
Sep 14th
In this, as in so many things, back to square one.
Sep 12th
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Wanna dance? Name your price on "Inebriate Waltz" →
Sep 12th