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Daniel Johnston – The Angel and Daniel…

by Matt Burgess on March 15, 2009

I’ve just found out that the Daniel Johnston DVD, “The Angel and Daniel Johnston – Live at the Union Chapel”, is now available for purchase in Europe. Daniel is an artist who has always intrigued me, ever since his infamous (…)

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The other day, I had possibly the most visceral experience of my life…

by Matt Burgess on January 18, 2009

… at the Bon Iver gig. It was, in a word, sublime. Head over to my music blog to read the entire review, with videos of the performance: Bon Iver, live at the Tivoli in Brisbane.

Speechwriters LLC – Naked and Stoned. Aah, how I’ve missed you.

by Matt Burgess on December 1, 2008

You know, it’s been quite a few years since I heard much from Speechwriters LLC. But word on the street is that they’re working on some material, so here’s hoping. Anyway. I’m busy reacquainting myself with them, and you should (…)

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Help the Cover Lay Down Blog

by Matt Burgess on November 6, 2008

Normally this is something I would post on my music blog, over at Burgo’s Music Blog. Unfortunately, this issue has been brought to my attention in the midst of a blog move from one host to the other… so, at (…)

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Ryan Adams and The Cardinals on Letterman

by Matt Burgess on November 6, 2008

For anyone who still doesn’t like at least the “Fix It” track from “Cardinology”… for your enjoyment I present to you Ryan Adams & The Cardinals performing live on Letterman. If you can watch the emotion in this song that (…)

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If you’re a Ryan Adams fan…

by Matt Burgess on November 5, 2008

… head here: Ryan Adams, Cardinology Coffee Shop Show… Seriously. You will NOT regret it.

Howie Day, live at the Troubadour in November…

by Matt Burgess on November 4, 2008

… and unlike last time, I’m most certainly not going to miss it. Tickets have already been reserved, and excitement is already running high. Howie’s going to be playing at the Troubadour, and this will be my first time visiting (…)

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Woodshed Films – One Track Mind

by Matt Burgess on October 27, 2008

Yet another reason why I love Woodshed Films (aka The Moonshine Conspiracy)… they just used Band Of Horses “Is There A Ghost” in their trailer for “One Track Mind”. Trailer embedded below. One Track Mind from Woodshed Films on Vimeo. (…)

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Tegan and Sara “Call It Off”, live on Letterman

by Matt Burgess on October 8, 2008

So, easily my favourite song off Tegan & Sara’s “The Con” album is the track, “Call It Off”. And the girls recently performed a killer version of the song, live on Letterman… and the video was simply too good to (…)

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