Vesco Island Podcast Episode 18

This week, in Part 1 we're joined by RollingStone.com and Austin360.com writer Chad Swiatecki for a talk about the ins and outs of the music journalism game. Music by MC Breed ("Ain't No Future In Yo Frontin")



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 In Part 2, we discuss the changes to college football's championship system and the rise of "I Blame Barry" among other things. Music by Justin Townes Earle ("Memphis In The Rain")


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Vesco Island Podcast Episode 17

This week, in Part 1 we welcome in Aaron Beavers from the band Shurman for his take on making the breaks, sticking it out and building a life as a working musician. Music by The Band ("The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down") and Shurman ("Christmas Must Be Tonight"--The Band cover)



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Check out Shurman at http://shurmanville.com/ 

In Part 2, we discuss the life and legacy of the late Levon Helm, and then prattle on about Radiohead, Tupac's ghost and Coachella. Music by the great Ray Wylie Hubbard ("New Years Eve at the Gates of Hell")



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Our Springsteen "Best of the 2000's" lists...

Since we weren't able to get to everything during the show, here are our lists of our favorite post-2000 Boss songs. Both lists no particular order.

Dave:

American Land

Eyes on the Prize

Jacob's Ladder

I'll Work For Your Love

Terry's Song

Countin On A Miracle

Further On Up The Road

The Rising

Outlaw Pete

Death To My Hometown

Honorable Mention - The Cracker Version of Sinaloa Cowboys

Chris:

 

My City of Ruin (live version from the post 9/11 special)
Further On Up The Road
Waitin On A Sunny Day
Nothing Man
Radio Nowhere
Long Time Comin'
Magic
We Are Alive
Wrecking Ball
Land of Hope & Dreams (Live In New York version)

 

The discussion podcast is in the next post down...

Vesco Island Podcast Episode 16

This week we begin by talking about the scandal surrounding failing-at-life football coach Bobby Petrino, then launch into a long discussion of Bruce Springsteen's post-2000 output.



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Vesco Island Podcast Episode 15

This week, we hear about Dave's trip to Austin for the AAPC conclave, then a quick aside about the pratfalls of casual unintentional racism, and finally the sexism debate surrounding the Masters and Augusta National Golf Club. Music from Shurman ("Inspiration") and U2 ("Pride")



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