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US Festival 1983
I worked both shows. I was the liason for the Clash for the 1983 Show for five months. Was five feet from the fight that took place between Woz's people and Kosmo Vinyl of the Clash. Really tense. Watched the dust come off the mosh pit and mingle ... 
any early 80's alt/soft punk fans out there?
I thought Pati Smith was the Mother of Punk? 
Best Rock Albums in 2009, so far
Second the Sonic Youth and Wilco albums. Also love the new live Coldplay "LeftRightLeftRightLeft" and Phoenix album from France. 
any early 80's alt/soft punk fans out there?
Lots of UK Bands are copping these 80s sounds at the moment, including Little Boots, Ladyhawke, La Roux and Patrick Wolf. The Yeah Yeah Yeahs released an electro pop masterpiece earlier in the year.By the way, do see Coldplay live. They have reall... 
any early 80's alt/soft punk fans out there?
Then you would probably like all of the music above. Not very complicated in the least! :) 
any early 80's alt/soft punk fans out there?
TpreavesI leave personal torture to the realm of my wife and children. Sorry that impassioned lo fi music is not your cup of tea. There is always Beethoven. 
any early 80's alt/soft punk fans out there?
Waltersalas: Missed Jason--never even on my radar, to tell you the truth. I was too busy going to Blaster, Beat Farmer and Meat Puppet shows to take notice. :) Levy03: Cow punk was DIY countrified punk. Yeah, I forgot the Meat Puppets out of Arizo... 
any early 80's alt/soft punk fans out there?
I am surprised most of you missed The Replacements, which had five seminal albums during that period. "All for Nothing" is the definative Best Of, but I recommend dive dives with "Pleased to meet me," "Let it Be", "Inconcerated Live," "Tim" and th... 
ATC scm 7,11,19 best position?
No toe in. Like mine 4 to 5 feet off the walls and use acoustic treatments directly behind. We keep ours in the center of our recording stage. 
best Integrated amp under 4000$
Luxman's 100 watt or 20 Class A or McIntosh 6300. 
Do you plan to buy The Beatles CD remasters?
Under very tight lock and key at the moment. Production starts in two weeks. 
Do you plan to buy The Beatles CD remasters?
Worked on the Beatles.com website. Had a nice tour of the rooms. Very nice man. Very proud of his association and was very beaten down by John's death. 
Do you plan to buy The Beatles CD remasters?
WildoatsYou are correct. I visited George Martin at Abbey Road in 1998 and he played me the original source tape in mono. It was fab. 
Do you plan to buy The Beatles CD remasters?
The early mono albums were mixed down on tube-based analogue mixers and have that tubey magic that is lacking in the last stereo albums, which were mixed down on solid state equipment starting with the White Album sessions. Those later recordings ... 
Best amp for AKG K701 used/new?
Luxman line of current integrated amps.