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Daniel Johnston spooks the Variety Playhouse

Web Editor — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:01:52 +0000

by Joeff Davis Daniel Johnston performed Thursday night at the Variety Playhouse. He greeted the audience by telling a story of a dream he had about a man being sentenced to death for trying to commit suicide. “In the back of the courtroom the man [...]

R.E.M. returns to roots with end of U.S. tour

Allison Keene — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:00:37 +0000

R.E.M. returned to its roots with supporting acts Modest Mouse and the Nationals to end its U.S. tour Saturday night at Lakewood Amphitheater. Unfortunately, not much can be said about the underwhelming openers, a sentiment apparently shared by the attending masses. Modest Mouse performed with minimal enthusiasm for a modest crowd, a great many of whom [...]

Searching for Lizz Wright’s groove

David Lee Simmons — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:11:22 +0000

On Friday night, I had the chance to be reminded of all the reasons why I love Lizz Wright, who I profiled in this week’s issue in anticipation of last Friday’s performance at Center Stage. Wright, a Hahira native who attended Georgia State University and performed around town before moving on, is out touring on [...]

Q&A: R.E.M.’s Mike Mills on Michael Stipe’s lyrics

Ben Westhoff — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:43:19 +0000

R.E.M. bassist Mike Mills gave his honest assessment on Michael Stipe’s lyrics, and also talked about the band’s well-reviewed recent tour during a conversation with CL contributor, Ben Westhoff. You’ve said before that you generally don’t ask Stipe about his lyrics. Do you sometimes feel like you don’t know exactly what he’s [...]

Live from Bonnaroo: Next stop, Corndogorama

Brooke Hatfield — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:30:38 +0000

HOT DIGGITY: A random Corndogorama flier spotted at Bonnaroo. (Photo by Brooke Hatfield) Bookmark to:

Live from Bonnaroo: Hairy legs and indecent proposals

Brooke Hatfield — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:01:37 +0000

Sunday Overheard at Bonnaroo: “I should have done more mushrooms at prom.” — One of the perpetually stoned high school students camping next to me Hygiene update: I smell better than a dead person, but worse than a chicken salad sandwich left out in the sun for an afternoon. I think my sweat and sunblock have formed [...]

Live from Bonnaroo: Why does Kanye hate us?

Brooke Hatfield — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:58:19 +0000

Saturday Overheard at Bonnaroo: “I never thought I would have to fight this hard to take a shit! I feel like an old black man in the ’70s!” — My moron neighbor who didn’t understand why his tent mates didn’t want him to poop next to their tent. Important things I have slept through: — A Weezer concert [...]

Live from Bonnaroo: Awesome tattoo of the day

Brooke Hatfield — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:11:58 +0000

Meet Matt. When his Nana died, he got her Royal Air Force portrait tattooed on his arm. His tattoo is so awesome that I am momentarily suspending the Douchebag tattoo of the day feature to highlight this pretty lady on her grandson’s arm. (Photo taken Friday by Brooke Hatfield) Bookmark to:

Live from Bonnaroo: From poop mud to Chris Rock

Brooke Hatfield — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:34:50 +0000

Overheard at Bonnaroo: “Next time I see Ben, I’m going to punch him in the face.” — A disgruntled camper whose tent mate had apparently committed a punch-worthy offense. Friday at Bonnaroo was glorious! I saw the best set I’ve seen so far! But then it started raining and poop mud emerged from every portable toilet. [...]

Live from Bonnaroo: Waiting for Kanye West

Brooke Hatfield — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:28:38 +0000

Instead of going to see Jack Johnson tonight, I think I’m just going to watch the SNL video below and take a nap — Kanye had to go and reschedule his show for 2:45 a.m., and there’s no way I’m going to miss being his black Kate Moss tonight. Bookmark to: