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Comment on Lily Dreams On by Stu

Stu — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:11:23 +0000

I was turned on to Kontiki near the time of its release by Bill Forsyth at Minus Zero Records in London. And what a magnificent purchase it was. Bill was a true proselytizer of all things power pop, psych pop and jangly (especially R.E.M.) and he rarely if ever led me astray with his recommendations.

I’ve since purchased the rest of the Cotton Mather catalogue (and Future Clouds & Radar, of course) and love Robert Harrison’s terrific brand of psych-infused power pop. I plan to buy the new, expanded edition of Kontiki, both for the extra tracks as well as to help support Robert. Here’s hoping he has another Future Clouds & Radar album in the works…

Comment on Here’s Your Strange But True Factoid Of The Day. by Chris

Chris — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:37:31 +0000

There’s probably a lesson there, I guess. If you want to be remarrying women 30 or 40 years younger than you are when you’re in your elder years–and if you’re wanting to consummate that marriage–it’s good to have your own plantation in Virginia and stacks of money.

Comment on Here’s Your Strange But True Factoid Of The Day. by Stu

Stu — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:27:31 +0000

I hadn’t heard this before, but I love factoids like this. Thanks for posting it!

Comment on The Making Of The Making Of A Christmas Tradition. by Lisa Schaefer Medgaus

Lisa Schaefer Medgaus — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:48:24 +0000

That was an amazing story Chrs. It’s now January, unpromising as a month can be, and your descriptions of the music has me wanting to hear some Christmas tunes. I didn’t work with you at Katy, but you sparked awesome memories. Aloha! -Lisa “Old Katy Crew” Medgaus

Comment on No Words. Simply No Words. by stumania

stumania — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:56:06 +0000

Brilliant! Who would’ve imagined hearing such a powerful rendition of Desiree so many years after the original release (and the subsequent demise of the band)?

Comment on A Christmas Gift From Popnarcotic. by Chris

Chris — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:41:31 +0000

Just wanted to drop a quick comment to say thanks to all that responded. Hope you enjoy the book as much as I did!

Comment on The Making Of The Making Of A Christmas Tradition. by Chris

Chris — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:32:22 +0000

Thanks for the kind words Cindy. It was funny, when I started at Katy as a busboy in the winter of ’88, all I’d hear from folks like Art and Matt were “You should’ve been here earlier. That crew was awesome.”

Comment on The Making Of The Making Of A Christmas Tradition. by Cindy McDannold

Cindy McDannold — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:24:38 +0000

Well, we didn’t work together, but I spent 4 or 5 Xmas eve’s at Katy. I always worked a double that day (I think everyone did) so that the most employees possible could get the day off. I posted someihting earlier, in repsonse to Art’s request for for Katy memories…I too, have a similiar story about bad weather and xmas eve driving. Unfortunately, my Gremlin, yes, I drove the second ugliest car in the world, had no tape deck and only AM radio (WLS in Chicago was the go to station…) Anyway, wish I had your music then and now…. The older I get,, the more nostalagic….I have a serious problem/additction to Xmas music (or so my 22 year old son would say)….Will have to try some of your suggestions.. Great Story!

Comment on A Christmas Gift From Popnarcotic. by Bob

Bob — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:34:42 +0000

I’m one of the lucky ones to receive this from you. Thanks! It’s been on my wishlist since I first read about it. Can’t wait to dig in. Merry Christmas!

Comment on The Making Of The Making Of A Christmas Tradition. by Stu

Stu — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:44:54 +0000

Great Christmas story, Chris. Though I haven’t lived in a snowy clime for many, many years, I’m originally from the Midwest and can definitely relate.