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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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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Vesco Island Podcast Episode 14

This week we're joined by Mike Mowery from Outerloop Management and Mike Schleibaum from the band Darkest Hour for a talk about the music business, South By Southwest and a bit of politics. Music by AC/DC ("For Those About To Rock")



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Part 2: HERE

Vesco Island Podcast Episode 13

This week, we present a disjointed discussion of primary day, civil rights and the state of our crumbling national institutions. Music by Deadsting Brothers ("Sacred Heart") and Waylon Jennings ("Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way")



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Vesco Island Podcast Episode 12

This week, we do our best attempt at "ADD Radio" hitting such topics as ageism in Oscar judging, the myth of the American frontier and a recap of Grantland's oral history of the "Malice at the Palace". Music from Jim White ("State of Grace") and First Aid Kit ("Marianne's Son").



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