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John Ruscher

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A few music videos that I like

This first one comes via my friend Erik. I have no prior knowledge of the band, Children, but this video has an energy and playful, carefree quality that makes it both fun and compelling. This next one, “It Ain’t Gonna Save Me” from Jay Reatard’s new album, came at me via Robert Hull. His words [...]

200 Guitars and Liquid Liquid

(Liquid Liquid) I wrote a piece for Tiny Mix Tapes on the world premier of composer Rhys Chatham’s A Crimson Grail for 200 Electric Guitars at the Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park Bandshell. The legendary and wonderful Liquid Liquid also played. After the jump, a video of Liquid Liquid and a few more photos.

Songs for Summer

XTC – Summer Cauldron Martha and the Vandellas – Heat Wave (Linda Ronstadt also does this one) Scott Walker – Once Upon A Summertime Beach Boys – California Girls Sam Cooke – Summertime Pavement – Summer Babe (Winter Version) Hot Lava – JPG in the Sun Blue Cheer – Summertime Blues Nancy Sinatra and Lee [...]