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Transcendental Blues

Ten million thanks to all my guest posters...I absolutely must try that pear brandy Uncle Beefy...Since Chris posted, he has begun to work on a consolidated REFUELED site. More to follow...Katrina, you have made me consider my junking lineage and I have a post lined up for next week inspired by your thoughts...And thanks to Don for sharing Laura Normandin's art with us.

So, I'm still trying to get into the groove. In the meantime, I'm pod hopping and the song resonating with me this week is Transcendental Blues by Steve Earle. Not a new song, but a good one nonetheless.

Nightswimming

Summer has officially begun for the Stash Studios family. Most of our activities seem to have a soundtrack. The song that keeps surfacing for me right now is Nightswimming by R.E.M.

I'm going to take a few days to enjoy the start of summer. In my absence, check out Nightswimming and see what one of my favorite fellow bloggers - Blue Yonder - has to say about summers in Texas. Quite amusing.

I'll be back very shortly with several new artist features, some Texas-style refreshments, and some new ideas for some great old junk.

Transnormal Skiperoo

Always listening to something new around here. Whether it is a recommendation from a friend (thanks Leah) or something found in Paste. This week the turntable is spinning Transnormal Skiperoo by Jim White. Just the cover art was enough to have me at hello.

For those of you local to Houston and looking to fill the weekend, our friends with Stateside Stereo are playing a benefit for a Bobcat Edwards at Dan Electro's Gutar Bar on Friday and then doing a set at Aztecas on Saturday.

Invasion

Eisley kicks off their North American tour for Combinations today in Houston at the Meridian. Pick your city.
Get your tickets.
See you there.

Celebrity Sighting

Does Robert Earl Keen's brother and sister-in-law count as celebrity sighting? Sure, we'll take it.

Rust Never Sleeps...

...and usually during Warrenton, neither do I.
Today is the eve of our adventures.
My soundtrack to kick off the show is classic - Neil Young.

You gotta have a soundtrack. This is an extended road trip, after all.
And every good road trip needs tunes.

In honor of all things old and good, check out Neil's guitar. Talk about something with a history. Neil's original guitar is really a '53 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop that some previous owner repainted black over the original gold finish. That guitar has suffered from many modifications throughout the years and is Neil's main axe. He has gigged her a zillion times, recorded dozens of themes and appeared in many photos, videos, films etc.

And here is one of my favorites Hey Hey My My  performed live in Spain.

Neil Young / Hey Hey My My
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Peace out,
Cheryl

New Soul

Love the artistry of this video.
Kind of makes me want to climb into the screen and join them.
Little concerned about the fate of that goldfish, though.

Yael Naim is performing locally this week at SXSW

March 14 - 8pm at Driskill Hotel - Austin, TX
March 15 - 6:15pm at Brush Square Park - Austin, TX

Guess I don't watch enough television as I didn't realize this song was used on a Mac commercial. Thanks Diane for sharing!

Peace out,
Cheryl