Monthly Archives: March 2005

Wild Things

Posted on Wednesday, March 30th, 2005 by Linus

Much as I’d like to tell you that I was snatched by space aliens and bamfed off on a hyperspace tour of the seedy backwater planets in our wing of the universe, I wasn’t. Continue reading →

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Take Me Out To The SXSW Ball Game

Posted on Sunday, March 20th, 2005 by Pierre

And so it comes to pass, South by Southwest 2005 comes to a close with the traditional barbecue and softball game (Print Media routs Club Bookers 14 to 3) on this sunny Sunday afternoon. Linus will explore the barbecue issues … Continue reading →

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We Have A Winner

Posted on Friday, March 18th, 2005 by Pierre

This morning, at the crack of dawn, Music Standard Time (10 a.m. or so) our intrepid team from Home Office Records went to a breakfast presentation by MIDEM, the huge music industry conference that takes place every winter in Cannes, … Continue reading →

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If it’s Thursday, it must be Kathleen Edwards

Posted on Friday, March 18th, 2005 by Pierre

Kathleen Edwards returns to SXSW. Also, Slaid Cleaves, Martha Wainwright, Tracy Bonham, and the ghost of Rocky Erikson, among others. And a nice little barleywine from Lovejoy’s to round up the day.

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Through Rosa-Tinted Glasses

Posted on Thursday, March 17th, 2005 by Pierre

Dateline: Austin. The sun is out, but I’m still indoors. After a cold and overcast start, the South by Southwest music conference is finally greeted by a clear blue sky, which is a piece of luck, since this afternoon Linus … Continue reading →

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Birthday Pi

Posted on Monday, March 14th, 2005 by Linus

I know pi to 22 decimal places. No, really, I do. And this is just the day for it. Continue reading →

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The Icetree Cometh in Brooklyn

Posted on Friday, March 11th, 2005 by Linus

Dear Winter: You had your shot in December and January. It’s not my problem if you weren’t paying attention. Now please knock it off. Continue reading →

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The Past is So Loud You Gotta Wear Shades

Posted on Thursday, March 10th, 2005 by Linus

My hair is brown, my eyes are blue, my shirt is paisley, and my guitar goes to 11. Continue reading →

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Blizzard Entertainment

Posted on Wednesday, March 9th, 2005 by Linus

Our last nor’easter was a nighttime proposition, seen here in a few frames from lower Brooklyn Heights. Continue reading →

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Taking Snow for an Answer

Posted on Tuesday, March 8th, 2005 by Linus

From the coddled indoor bird’s-eye safety of the 10th floor we watched the snow pelt down on the city outside. Continue reading →

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