ALTROK Ordinals 25

Various Artists - Tribute To Big Star (additional songs by Chris Bell) (LunaSea)
Jeff says: BIG STAR, one of the most overlooked bands of their time, have become one of the most often cited bands when current bands are asked who they grew up listening to. Just ask REM, The Posies, Cheap Trick and Teenage Fanclub. One of the quintessential American power-pop bands of the 70s. This Memphis band included the legendary Alex Chilton and Jim Dickinson (father of 2/3 of the North Mississippi All Stars) and the late Chris Bell. Most of the songs are on the tribute are from Big Star records, but a couple of the contributors chose to do songs from Chris’ posthumous solo album.

David Broza - Spanish Heart (Salad [import])
Jeff says: Born in Israel, raised in England and Spain, lives in north Jersey (less than 5 minutes from my house). He’s the "Bruce Springsteen" of Israel. Recorded his first album in 1978 at the age of 21!

(This week's Ordinals courtesy the festive Jeff Raspe.)

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Thursday, April 10, 2008
 
Tristan Prettyman and Whitley at Gramercy Theatre
 
Kathleen Edwards and Dan Wilson at Irving Plaza
 
Ginger (of Wildhearts) & Scott Metzger (of American Babies) at Pianos
 
Juggling Suns at Stanhope House
 
Tower Of Power at BB King's
 
Gnarls Barkley at Highline Ballroom
 
Kaki King at World Cafe Live, Philly
 
Mike Doughty's Band at Music Hall Of Williamsburg, Bklyn
 
Kathy Mattea at Highline Ballroom (CANCELLED)
 
Shawn Mullins at Joe's Pub
 
Jason Collett at Mercury Lounge
 
Katt Williams at Radio City Music Hall
 
Green Tag Sale at The Saint
 
 
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