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What Was Thrown Off the Tallahatchie Bridge?
I saw an interview with Bobbie Gentry a few years ago and the question was asked of her. She wouldn't give a straight answer, I got the impression that she enjoyed the controversy surrounding the question. Kinda like the speculation on who was Car... 
This time the "HYPE" is true: Monk/Coltrane CD.
JeromednyI use Amazon and Tower Records - Upcoming Releases sections. Sometimes samples are available. If I see something that catches my attention I usually go to the artists web site, most have them. If not the record label always has a web site... 
Django Reinhardt.
There is a web site devoted to this type of musichttp://www.gypsyjazz.net/Didn't see any mention of Hot Club of San Francisco, they have several Audiophile recordings. I especially like the ones on Clarity RecordingsHappy listening 
EL 34 vs. KT 88 ---- What's the difference?
After reading this post I am curious to try some rolling myself, just to hear the differences in my set up. Does anyone know if the Sonic Frontiers Power 2 supports using the EL-34 without modifications? 
Your favorite recent discovery
Steve Kimock - EudemonicAlways thought of him as a Jerry Wannabe, this release is wonderful. Several songs that remind me of Harvey Mandel during his "Baby Batter" period. Entire release is good, well recorded and a joy to listen to. 
Favorite Movie Soundtrack
Thief by Tangerine Dream and LeValle or Clouds by Pink FloydFor best song on a soundtrack - "Love on a real train" by Tangerine Dream from the soundtrack for Risky Business 
Subwoofer for Magnepan 1.6's
I use a REL Strata III with my Innersound ISIS and am very happy with it. The adjustable crossover is what sold me on it, as well as it's musicallity without being boomy 
What concerts have your kids dragged you to?
Earlier this summer I went to the Vans Warped Tour, with my daughter and her friend. 7 Stages of punk and hardcore, all day in the sun, but no way I was letting my 13 yr old daughter go alone. Last week it was Garbage at a local club.I have two da... 
Harvey Mandel Question
I just tried the website: http://www.harveymandel.com/ and it shows "under construction" not sure what it means, but it clearly means that you can't get a CDR from them right now.FYI the new Steve Kimock release "Eudemonic" has several songs that ... 
New Cowboy Junkies- Wow
I am a fan of CJ, and have pretty much everything they've put out, but what's up with the Title Song (track 10)on the new CD. Hip/Hop Rap on a CJ release???????. 
Harvey Mandel Question
I looked for years and finally went directly to his management company. Got a fairly good CD-R from them that was copied from a LP. Send them an e-mail, maybe with enough of us asking it will get released. 
Down to 3 choices - opinions requested
So far it's 3 SFL, 1 Minimax and a lot of others I haven't even considered. Appreciate the inputs so far 
Artist's Best or
Cat Stevens - Tea for the TillermanAllman Brothers - Live @ Filmore EastSantana - CaravanseraiGratefull Dead - American BeautyBob Dylan - Blonde on BlondeVan Morrison - His band and street choirDr. John - Creole MoonJoni Mitchell - BlueMiles Davis... 
Any New Music capture your fancy ?
Lately I've been listening to/liking Old School Soul music done by new artistsSugarman 3Sharon Jones and the Dap KingsThe Soul InheritanceEven went so far as to go out and buy a James Brown T-shirt 
Anybody heard Ry Cooder's new one yet?
Chavez Ravine - Release Date 6/14/05I've listened to samples on Amazon. This is authentic LA/Mexican from the 50/60's. Very good, but not for all. Another in this vein in "Heard it on the X" from Los Super 7.