Category Archives: Musical
Sessions At Studio B With Minor Stars
Wow. It’s mind-boggling to contemplate that it’s been nearly two years since I first launched into these tunes with Eric and Matt. The practices at Matt’s house. The first show at The Pinhook in Durham. The CD Release Show at … Continue reading
Broken shoulder blues
I went out to have a beer with Eric on Friday night and we spent some time reminiscing about our years together in My Dear Ella and Minor Stars. I was jogging home the two blocks from the Orange County … Continue reading
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Tagged bright orange tailspin, broken shoulder blues, Isaac Dust, Minor stars, My Dear Ella
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Who knows…
“Just when I think I’m out, they keep pulling me back in.” I’m trying to recall how many “last shows” I’ve played now. I’m pretty sure tomorrow will be my fourth. I remember like it was last month (it was … Continue reading
Sunday Dustbin: Trouble weighs a ton (Dan Auerbach)
Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys is one of my favorite musicians at the moment. His gritty voice and killer blues guitar just ooze soul, and his recordings have a raw, spontaneous vibe that is all too rare in today’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Dan Auerbach, Isaac Dust, Keep It Hid, The Black Keys, Trouble weighs a ton
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Minor Stars Vault
For years I’ve been encouraging Eric Wallen (the heart and soul of Minor Stars and My Dear Ella) to let the world have a listen to his impressive collection of song idea tapes and demo recordings. We’ve been talking about … Continue reading
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Tagged Eric Wallen, Holy Fake, Jack White, Minor stars, Minor Stars Vault, My Dear Ella
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No regrets
There’s a girl who lived on my block She wore pigtails and bright purple socks She could sing before she could talk She had wings but she’d rather walk A ghost of a prayer still floats in the air Keeping … Continue reading
Jeff Mangum – Oh Sister
The reality of the internet still amazes me every day. I was too tired to get out of bed and go to the Dynamite Brothers/Transportation show last night (Sorry dudes, I’m sure it was awesome), but still I get treated … Continue reading
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Jeff Mangum – Two Headed Boy part II – Live at Jittery Joe’s
My favorite Neutral Milk Hotel song. This performance of the “unfinished” version is a real treat. Love the little kid clapping at the end…
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Minor Stars launches new website!
The new Minor Stars website— Minorstars.com— is officially up and running, featuring the opening track (The Death of the Sun) off our soon-to-be-released album, The Death of the Sun in the Silver Sea. Listen, download, and share to your heart’s … Continue reading
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Sunday Dustbin: Naked Eye/Brainstorm
[photo copyright: temples of grey] This week’s studio noodling combines a section of The Who classic Naked Eye (off Odds & Sods) with some heavy riffing/experimenting with guitar effects. As always, it is what it is, which is how I … Continue reading
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Tagged green desk studios, Isaac Dust, naked eye/brainstorm, Odds & Sods, The Who
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