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Spinning Sunday or: The Haul 6/19/21

27 Sunday Jun 2021

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No, Dear Reader, you’re not reading that incorrectly, the date is for last Saturday. The BCPF and I didn’t go to Underdog Records yesterday as we had some errands to run that kept us from our favorite candy store. But, because last Sunday was Father’s Day and Monday was my ‘Rents’ anniversary and Tuesday was making up for that and blah blah blah… I didn’t post last week’s haul at all. So, I’ll do that this week instead. So here we go:

Of Montreal – Aureate Gloom — Neither of us knew anything about this band other than 1) they were from Athens, Georgia, like R.E.M. and 2) they were of relevance to other bands that she likes and 3) part of the Elephant 6 Collective (in company with Neutral Milk Hotel, Circulatory System, Beulah, and more. These are things that she likes and wants to get to know more about. Blue Marble. Packaged in a gatefold sleeve. Includes an 18″ x 24″ poster and a code to download an mp3 version of the album. Blue/white marketing sticker on jacket. New.

Crowded House – Dreamers Are Waiting — This didn’t sound like Crowded House of old, but that’s okay. It’s still pretty righteous. In this band, Neil Finn’s kids, Liam (guitar) and Elroy (drums) join him and original Crowded House bassist, Nick Seymour. I believe Liam and Elroy’s mum, Neil’s wife Sharon sings a little on here, too. It’s a family affair! New.

Yes – Time And A Word — The second album from Yes. I’m trying to get my Yes discography collection up and as complete as possible. Reissue, 180gr. New.

Jeffrey Dean Foster – I’m Starting To Bleed — My pal and stage sharer, Jeff Foster for the Record Store Day “regional” selections that they put out. I haven’t opened it yet. Proceeds go to Shalom Project which is a local non-profit running several programs to assist our neighbors in need. New.

I also got My Attention Span (my friend Tony Dagnall)’s long-awaited album, …There Abouts but it isn’t in Discogs, yet. I haven’t had time to put it in and it’s a limited run, I believe. So, I will get to it soon. Perhaps I’ll write a blog post about it soon. It is a truly wonderful album. New.

Madonna – True Blue — This album was big the year I moved to WSNC. A lot of great tunes on this and I’m not afraid or ashamed to say that. “Live to Tell,” “Papa Don’t Preach,” the title track, “Open Your Heart,” “La Isla Bonita,” and so on. This is a club version in VG+ condition.

So, I don’t like missing weeks at Underdog Records, so, hopefully next week we get back to where we love to be! RSD drop 2 is coming in a couple of weeks, so check out the website to find what you may want from that. Watch the Underdog Records social media to see what Jonathan has just gotten in and is putting up for purchase. That could be new or used stuff. It could also be stereo equipment. Don’t forget about that. You can purchase new vinyl 24/7 by visiting the Underdog Records website.

I use Discogs to track my collection and you should, too!

Until tomorrow, keep spinnin’…
Scorp out!

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“Tropical the island breeze, all of nature wild and free. This is where I long to be, La Isla Bonita. And when the samba played, the sun would set so high. Ring through my ears and sting my eyes, your Spanish lullaby.” – “La Isla Bonita” (Madonna/Leonard/Gaitsch)

Spinning Sunday or: The Haul RSD Edition 6/12/21

13 Sunday Jun 2021

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The BCPF and I got up and went to eat and then did some immediate grocery shopping for our project for today (even though we have to go do some more this morning) and decided to let the RSD crowd settle down. I love RSD but there just wasn’t any titles this drop that I was interested in enough to camp out and if there had been one or two things I wanted, I could have Venmoed money to one of my friends that were participating. So, the rush had waned and it was cool to just go and look at what was left over. The BCPF had things she wanted and she did get two of those things, but we just purchased a few items and went on our way. Here’s the haul (all are new except the last one):

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Ella Fitzgerald – Ella In Berlin — The BCPF loves Ella. I wish we would have looked at the track list before purchasing it. It’s a 12″ maxi single. Two versions (1960 & 1962) each of “Mack the Knife” and “Summertime” (I hate that song). Limited Edition only 4000 total pressed.

Black Francis – Abbabubba (Bsides, Etc.) — The BCPF loves her some Pixies (at least the studio albums) and this is Frank Black’s RSD contribution. It was one of the two she was looking for. Limited Edition, Reissue, Black & White Split. Record Store Day 2021, Drop 1 exclusive limited of 1750 copies. 180g.

Joni Mitchell – Archives – Volume 1: The Early Years (1963-1967): Highlights — The other she was looking for. Compilation, Limited Edition, 180g. Many of these recordings were produced informally and on non-studio-grade equipment. There are some occasional, inherent audio anomalies, but we feel the historical significance, the music, and the performances far outweigh any of those audio imperfections. The release – which has been supervised by Joni Mitchell – features rare home recordings, live performances, and radio broadcasts recorded between 1963 and 1967. Pressed on 180gram vinyl, exclusively for RSD Drops 2021. Strictly limited to 15000 copies worldwide.

Echo And The Bunnymen – Live In Liverpool — 2×LP, Reissue, Clear. Record Store Day 2021, Drop 1 Exclusive. 180g. Recorded in 2001 at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. Limited of 3500. This was my pickup.

We got the Jeffrey Dean Foster album that was released for yesterday, too, but it’s not in Discogs, yet. I haven’t had time to put it in. JDF is a friend of mine, in fact, I should see him today but if not, Thursday and definitely Friday. RSD was doing regional releases this drop and Jeff’s was one of them.

Orquesta Aragon – Boleros Con Cha Cha Cha — Continuing our fascination of “world music.” This isn’t on their official discography, so I don’t know what it is, per se. VG+.

So, RSD drop 1 is done. Drop 2 is July 17. Check out the RSD website for more info. I may camp for that one. I haven’t decided, yet. There are a couple of King’s X albums that I would love to have, so maybe. Jonathan looked tired but good yesterday. He said it was the longest line he’s ever had and he thinks he did okay on the sales. He will be doing a sale for the unsold RSD inventory as well as a regular sale, I figure. Follow him on social media and go to the Underdog Records website to purchase and peruse. I use Discogs to track my collection and to bring these blog posts to you. You should use it for your collection, too. Even if it’s not on vinyl. They do that.

Until tomorrow, keep spinnin’…
Scorp out!

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“Under blue moon, I saw you. So soon you’ll take me up in your arms, too late to beg you or cancel it, though I know it must be the killing time. Unwillingly mine. Fate up against your will through the thick and thin. He will wait until you give yourself to him.” – “The Killing Moon” (de Freitas/Pattinson/McCulloch/Sergeant)

Now Normal Chronicles or: Headin’ Home

08 Friday May 2020

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Here are the latest song and video from my friend and fellow WSNC resident (or Pfafftown, whatever), Jeffrey Dean Foster! Enjoy!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Clean your room. Clean your mind. You never know what you might find. Lysol. Alcohol. I’m gettin’ pretty fond of Martial Law.” – “Headin’ Home” (Foster)

No Piggyback or: Doing My Part

22 Tuesday May 2018

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We didn’t do The Man Who Ate the Town again this week. This time it was Kelly’s turn to miss as she had something she had to take care of. Next week, though!

I do want to say a very special thanks to DiLisio’s Italian Restaurant, Washington Perk and The Humblebee Shoppe for their support of us, as well as Test Pattern Studios.

Something different for today’s post, though. Here is Jeffrey Dean Foster and Karon Click (McKinney) doing “Under Pressure” at the Ramkat’s opening gala with the Vagabond Saints Society. I was the only choir member that was on this song (other than Karon) and I got to make a few cameo appearances in it. Thanks to Gregory Silva for the video!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“‘Cause love’s such an old-fashioned word and love dares you to care for the people on the (People on streets) edge of the night. And, loves (People on streets) dares you to change our way of caring about ourselves. This is our last dance. This is our last dance. This is ourselves under pressure.” – “Under Pressure” (Mercury/Deacon/May/Taylor/Bowie)

Silent Sunday or: The Aftermath

19 Sunday Mar 2017

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I only did one song, but it was a ton of fun. It’s hard to not sing at the top of my voice along with all the songs but I had to save some at the Vagabond Saints Society does ELO show. There’s no pictures of me (I was next to last) that I’ve seen, yet, but I’ll keep on the lookout. Thanks to Doug Davis, Jerry Chapman, Randall Johnson, Corky McClellan, Ken Mohan, Karon Click (McKinney), Susan Terry, Alex Johnston, Patrick Ferguson, Brian Cole, John MacMillan, Jeffrey Dean Foster, Tony Dagnall and Amanda Sullivan, Stephen Henson, Tammie Davis, Joe Henzler, Lee Wallace, Darrell Hoots, and, especially Bob Campbell for giving up one of his songs for me to have. It was a great night. ELO is pretty righteous. I hate I wasn’t more into them before now.

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Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Don’t bring me down, groose!” – “Don’t Bring Me Down” (Lynne)

Silent Sunday or: The Starman Flieth Home

31 Sunday Jan 2016

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You knew it was coming; this tribute to the “wake” of David Bowie from The Vagabond Saints Society. I had a great time and want to thank my fellow performers for allowing me to share the stage with them. First and foremost I want to thank Doug Davis, Jerry Chapman, Randall Johnson and Corky McClellan for being the core that holds us together. I also want to thank my close musical friends, Clay Howard, Patrick Ferguson, Neal Goode, Lee & Susan Terry, Nick, Chobey and Charlie from Gulley, Les Slate, Stephen Corbett, Jeffrey Dean Foster, Susan Snow, Drew Hofmann and Todd Verts for 2016-01-31 11.58.32always being fantastic pals to hang with and enjoy each others’ company and talents. Most of us are together for most of these VSS shows.

Thanks to Lauren Myers, Eddie Garcia and Michael Wilcox because you’re definitely (Vagabond Saints) Socialites, we just don’t see you as often as we should! Lee Wallace and Marty Rogers (I believe you’ve both done VSS shows before, I know Lee shared the stage with me for the XTC show at Cat’s Cradle), glad you’re here. To new recruits: Jonathan Dale Walker, Jim Wheeler, Andy Gerber, Whit Pitcher, Stephanie and Mike Princip, Todd’s Delta Monks, Dan Greene, Carl Haigler (how did I not know you sang?) and Jill “You’re an Awesome Ziggy” Martin-Byers, welcome to the fold. I’m glad to have either met you for the first time or see you again!

To Tucker Tharpe for being a gracious host and having an awesome club (and being the Official Music Sponsor of The Less Desirables), I thank you. Ian Butera, for never letting my cup (or water bottle) run dry and always making them delicious and just being the coolest cat in the room, I thank you. Brian Doub (for making us all sound amazing, especially under such difficult circumstances), I thank you. The entire staff of The Garage, whether there tonight or not, so much thanks to you.

To the people of the audience who came out to a) support local music, b) support The Garage and c) to pay respects and a fond farewell to David Bowie. I thank you. To Chad and Carissa of CCD, thank you for taking care of my girl. And speaking of which, to my #1 fan, my beautiful wife, The BCPF who was a trooper and a half. I very much thank you the most. You see, Dear Reader, she was up at 2am on Friday morning to go to work observing a delivery route for Krispy Kreme, with only about an hour’s nap, hung in all night long to support me, as she always does, spanning her waking moments almost an entire twenty-four hours. For this, and everything else she does and is, I love her with all my heart and there aren’t enough letters to make enough words the breadth and scope of that love. I’m a lucky fella.

Keep an eye out for the next VSS show, in March. It will be Radiohead featuring Mr. Patrick Ferguson doing the vocals for the entire OK Computer album. I’ll be doing a little ditty myself. And, with that, as Doug Davis’ parting words came upon the last notes of “Rock and Roll Suicide,” we all say: Goodnight, David.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Let the children lose it. Let the children use it. Let all the children boogie.” – “Starman” (Bowie)

Silent Sunday or: Springsteen on Trade

23 Sunday Aug 2015

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(photo ©Aaron Burkey)

Last night I got to share the stage with some fantastic singers for the Because the Night: Bruce Springsteen by Vagabond Saints Society for the Summer on Trade concert series presented by the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership. The Vagabond Saints Society core band, on this evening, was Doug Davis, Jerry Chapman, Randall Johnson, Bob Stitcher, Aaron Burkey, Neal Goode, Steve Blake and Susan Terry. The guest singers were (scheduled) Patrick Ferguson of Vel Indica, Richard Boyd of Bo Stevens, Clay Howard of Clay Howard, Jeffrey Dean Foster, Darrell Hoots of Knuckles Deep and myself. In addition, a few bonus singers showed up and were invited on stage. Original VSS member and former Winston-Salem resident, Mitchell Snow came on and sang “Adam Raised a Cain” while local business dude (and honorary mayor of the Arts District (my designation)) Brian Cole sang “Glory Days.”

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From front of stage (photo ©Clay Howard)

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Side stage (photo ©Clay Howard)

 

As always it is an honor to share the stage with so much talent and it humbles me to be included in the “Society.” I love these guys and I’d consider them some of my best musical (and in life) buddies. Thank you all and the 2000 or so people that watched for a great night!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Because the night belongs to lovers. Because the night belongs to lust. Because the night belongs to lovers. Because the night belongs to us.” – “Because the Night” by Bruce Springsteen

Because the Night or: I’m on Fire with Bruce

17 Friday Jul 2015

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So, what boring thing do you have going on tonight? I know something that could liven that up a bit. That thing is called the Vagabond Saints Society. What is that? I know I’ve talked about them before, the last time being about their XTC Skylarking album. The VSS is a “society” that gets together and performs themed shows; a core band with revolving guest singers and performers.

PHILADELPHIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Bruce Springsteen poses for a portrait before performing at the Philadelphia Spectrum on September 19 1984. (Photo by David Gahr/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA – SEPTEMBER 19: Bruce Springsteen poses for a portrait before performing at the Philadelphia Spectrum on September 19 1984. (Photo by David Gahr/Getty Images)

The Summer shows are always the pièce de résistance for the year, the top draw, the big one. Last summer was Hall & Oates. This summer, it’s probably one of, if not the top requested show for VSS, ever. This summer, it’s Bruce Springsteen. There are a remarkable amount of Springsteen fans in this area and I know a few that are at almost every VSS show and have been screaming for this show for years. Well, they get it. And really, they are going to get a great show.

Whilst the VSS generally have open calls for guest singers, this time they’re doing it invitation only. These are the crème de la crème of the singers around the area. These singers are Patrick Ferguson from Vel Indica, Clay Howard, Jeffrey Dean Foster, Darrell Hoots from Knuckles Deep, Richard Boyd from Bo Stevens. Doug Davis and Jerry Chapman will sing something (they’re part of the core band). And, somehow, they’re allowing me to sing a few songs as well. So it’s crème de la crème plus me. I’ll take it.

I’m not going to tell you the songs that everyone is singing but I’ll give you a hint of some of the songs being played tonight. There’s 26 songs total and each of the guest singers are singing 4 each. So the skimming of the song list is as follows: “I’m on Fire,” “Thunder Road,” “She’s the One,” “Born in the USA,” “Spirit in the Night,” “If I Should Fall Behind,” “10th Ave Freeze Out,” “Adam Raised a Cain,” “Dancing in the Dark,” “Born to Run,” ” and since the name of the show is “Because the Night: VSS presents Bruce Springsteen,” well, “Because the Night” is one as well. If you’re a fan of a popular BS song, then chances are you’ll hear your song. If you like the deep cuts, there may be some of those in abundance, too. It’s a true collection of deep and pop cuts.

Tonight’s show is at The Garage, the Official Music Sponsor of The Less Desirables. The show will start around 9 or so, and this will sell out fast so if you’re coming, you need to get there early. But, if you miss this one, you’ll have three other chances. The next show is at RayLen Vineyards on Saturday, August 1. Summer on Trade is Saturday, August 22. Carolina Sky Festival is Sunday, August 30. So, there’s plenty of Bruce to go around. The Garage is my favorite of those venues, though. Something about being on stage there that is always awesome. Come on out and see a great night of well-crafted and spectacularly-executed music.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Take me now, baby here as I am. Hold me close and try and understand. Desire’s a hunger is the fire I breathe. Love is a banquet from which we feed.” – “Because the Night” (Springsteen)