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Cubs and Red Sox both advancing? The end of civilization must be eminent. Growing up in the midwest, being a Cubs fan was a badge of honor, like rooting for Charlie Brown’s team to win a game or him to actually kick the football in the fall. I wasn’t ever a Cubs fan, but have fond memories of going to Wrigley Field, which for me is the best stadium in all of baseball. So, deep down, there is a bit of the cheering the underdog mentality and I have to be hoping for the Cubs to beat the Marlins. And Red Sox vs. Yankees? You have to have no soul to actually hope the Yankess win, or at least be a New Yorker, and I guess in that case it’s forgiveable. Keyes, the Clintons, and I saw School of Rock last night and it was everything I hoped it would be and maybe more. Jack Black has the overdone rock star moves down and is completely hilarious. It’s no movie for plot analysis, but sitting back and letting it take me on its ride was definitely pure brain candy entertainment. The Six Parts Seven are in Philadelphia on Wednesday. Their…Continue reading

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I’m in the Chiangi airport in Singapore, surfing wireless, preparing to get back to the U.S.A. It’s been a long time coming. Goodbye to Justin and Sanna and all at work, including Jim who is a faithful update reader. I’m making a mad dash to get The Six Parts Seven one-sided LP ready for their Oct tour. Did I mention how hott this record is? I did, probably, many months ago. But, it is hott and you will love it. Some mastering/plating issues that we’re taking care of, but it will be worth the wait, well worth the wait. Starflyer 59 vinyl covers have been painted by our pal Jesse and the etching work is underway. The Ester Drang one-sided LP is also coming along, former member David Motter is designing the jackets. Stephen Drozd from the Flaming Lips plays on one of the tracks. Here’s a taste of autumn dates with The Trouble with Sweeney: Sept 26 | Swarthmore, PA | The Old Club, Swarthmore College w/ The Wrens Oct 1 | State College, PA | The Roustabout Oct 2 | Philadelphia, PA | The Khyber w/ Che Arthur (ex-Atombombpocketknife) Oct 3 | New Haven, CT | The Space…Continue reading

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The newest btv releases are now available for order from the btv store. Be sure to go and get releases from Early Day Miners, The Six Parts Seven, Saxon Shore, and all american radio, as well as the recent releases from Unwed Sailor and The Trouble with Sweeney. :::scott:::