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the 2 CD Special set Have You Seen The Circus Tent Tonite

with over 900 rock and roll photos and the Cathy Richardson 70 minute interview, has landed too!

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JEFFERSON AIRPLANE- JEFFERSON STARSHIP- Great Society- Take Me To A Circus Tent

Have You Seen The Stars Tonite

Have You Seen The Circus Tent Tonite

Quality Rock & Roll Airplane

style.

Welcome to the Rock Tent Vault:

Hope you are doing well. No mention of the Yankees, since they have

caused enough headaches this year.

Thanks for boarding

the flight. As we travel toward the weekend it is

a true gem from the vaults. What if Eric Clapton, David Sanborn (sax),

and Sheryl Crow decided to cover one from Jimi Hendrix?

It’s a tune

that E.C. knows rather well from his past.

Please fly here:

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Thank you so much for the nice feedback regarding the numerous Crosby, Stills, Nash, and sometimes Young photos, Beatles, Gentle Giant, Cream, ELP, exclusive Don Aters photos, and all the Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship audio treasures. Miss something? Need not worry! All you do is look to the right and you can catch up on the latest cool things from the Rock Tent Vaults. You can never miss a beat or a photo if you click on a given month. All the blog updates are there. Take your time on our journey. It is all for you. Great rock sounds from the vaults.

Thanks for your time and be well!

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The 2 new Jefferson projects have arrived!

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Relax and have fun!

JEFFERSON AIRPLANE-

JEFFERSON STARSHIP- Great Society-

Take Me To A Circus Tent

I look forward to hearing you later!

The book is Take Me To A Circus Tent (The Jefferson Airplane Flight Manual) W/93 photos, 32 interviews, 543 pages, and a myriad of 5 star reviews!

Please remember at any moment on an Aircast it can be a rare memory from the Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship, KBC, Wooden Ships, Marty Balin, Paul Kantner to name several. Maybe another picture previously unseen from the Rock Tent Vault sees daylight from Herb Greene or Don Aters.

Please fly here for the Mick Taylor gem!

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craig

That album, and "Ain't No Reason" in particular, really helped establish Brett's songwriting chops. Click the Read More link to hear his new single and learn more about what this very promising, young artist is up to.

Brett decided to release his new single, "Make You Crazy," when radio stations just couldn't resist the tune's infectious rhythm, message, and "hook" -- still the pop world's trifecta. Also featured on the August 12th iTunes release is African pop star Femi Kuti. You'll have to click the link off his website, www.brettdennen.net, to hear it. Or you can go to his MySpace page and hear the single right away, followed by a handful of other great tunes.

Sorry for the detour. But it's a great site and you'll find tons more information about this guy that I can't, and shouldn't try, to include here. I'll even assert that, if your musical tastes and your ideas about what makes someone a true artist are anywhere close to mine, you'll become a big fan.

If you don't follow the link, here are a few reasons why I think this guy's a winner:

• He's absolutely original, despite everyone's inclination to draw comparisons between him and other musicians. Incidentally, Brett himself names Neil Young as one of his idols.
• He cares about far more than fame. Take a look at links to The Mosaic Project, a musical curriculum he developed to teach children about peace, and Love Speaks, which provides visibility to non-profit organizations in local communities.
• He's an accomplished guitarist, a genuine poet, and a gifted vocalist with a unique style.
• Most of all -- he sounds great and, at just 28 years of age, he's gonna be around for a long time.

In late August, he'll be touring Northern California, and then on to Australia.

The guy is obviously committed to reaching an audience and taking everyone on a very interesting journey. If he comes to your town, or your time zone, or even the next one over -- pack up the family and go. You'll find an artist you can believe in and you'll feel a connection with music and community and life that will make you smile.

neil, love you man... but sheeh, two bills for a guy that once boycotted a rock 'n roll HOF dinner because he felt the tickets were overpriced?

Neil Young Drafts Wilco, Death Cab For Tour
Jonathan Cohen, N.Y. | August 19, 2008

Neil Young has snared two of alternative rock's biggest bands to open for his fall North American tour. Death Cab For Cutie will open the first portion, beginning Oct. 14 in Minneapolis, while Wilco jumps aboard Nov. 29 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Los Angeles trio Everest will support on all dates.

Young wraps a European tour Saturday (Aug. 23) in Coburg, Germany, and will appear as usual with Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews and others Sept. 20 outside Boston for the annual Farm Aid benefit. Yet to be announced are the dates for his annual Bridge School Benefit, traditionally held in late October.

As reported yesterday, Wilco is expected to spend the time before the Young dates to continue work on its seventh album, due next spring.

Death Cab For Cutie finishes an Australian run Friday in Brisbane and starts a short North American headlining run Oct. 3 in Boston.

Here are Neil Young's fall tour dates:
Oct. 14: St. Paul, Minn. (Xcel Energy Center, w/ Death Cab For Cutie)
Oct. 16: Winnipeg, Manitoba (MTS Centre, w/ Death Cab For Cutie)
Oct. 18: Regina, Saskatchewan (Brandt Centre, w/ Death Cab For Cutie)
Oct. 19: Calgary, Alberta (Pengrowth Saddledome, w/ Death Cab For Cutie)
Oct. 21: Everett, Wash. (Comcast Arena, no opener specified)
Oct. 22: Vancouver (GM Place, w/ Death Cab For Cutie)
Oct. 29: San Diego (Cox Arena, w/ Death Cab For Cutie)
Oct. 30: Los Angeles (Forum, w/ Death Cab For Cutie)
Nov. 1: Reno, Nev. (Events Center, w/ Death Cab For Cutie)
Nov. 4: Kansas City, Mo. (Sprint Center, w/ Death Cab For Cutie)
Nov. 5: Omaha, Neb. (Qwest Center, w/ Death Cab For Cutie)
Nov. 29: Halifax, Nova Scotia (Metro Centre, w/ Wilco)
Dec. 1: Montreal (Bell Centre, w/ Wilco)
Dec. 2: Ottawa, Ontario (Scotia Bank Place, w/ Wilco)
Dec. 4: Toronto (Air Canada Centre, w/ Wilco)
Dec. 7: Auburn Hills, Mich. (Palace of Auburn Hills, w/ Wilco)
Dec. 9: Chicago (Allstate Center, no opener specified)
Dec. 12: Philadelphia (Wachovia Spectrum, w/ Wilco)
Dec. 15: New York (Madison Square Garden, w/ Wilco)

I live in Bergen, as I already have told, but I grew up in Ganddal, Sandnes, near Stavanger, and can easily stay with my parents every time I go there. So when his Bobness, mr. Bob Dylan, was giving a concert on Viking-Stadion, right in between Sandnes and Stavanger, I of course had to go. And I did, and I loved it. Just check out this Norwegian post, to find out how it was Bob Dylan på Viking stadion, (you know how to translate, I believe, if you don't know how to learn Norwegian).

For a long time it has also been clear that R.E.M is going to play on Koengen, in Bergen, the 3'rd of September. I of course have bought tickets, I even bought two, just in case. One of them are for sale, by the way.

And now, after returning from months on vacation in vast Sibiria, I just find posters everywhere about my third great favourite, Neil Young, also is to play in Bergen. Also at Koengen. This is 26'th of August, which makes Neil Young and REM within a week in Bergen, Norway. Right where I live. Would you believe it? I wouldn't, until I see it, and see it I will.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42gmmkfWBm4

Morning Yearning from Ben Harper. Video directed by the last Heath Ledger.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqbcV39Sq1o

And some nuggets from G Love

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3aaxVGFIf8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_3qRMz3D1c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMBnfHTNW38

Neil Young track called 'Old Man' and some footage from an old Russian movie..

10. Neil Young - After the Gold Rush - I feel like this is kind of a given, its a classic album by a well-respected rock musician. My first exposure to this album was a Radiohead cover of the title track, which blew me away. Can't think of anything amazing about it right now, but its well put-together and well-written, which says a lot. Neil Young plays some highly emotional and intelligent music.

09. 28 Days Later OST - John Murphy's score for this film is utterly amazing, not only does it capture the fear and isolation of the movie itself, but the tense moments displayed. Everything about this score matches the film, from the minimalism to the haunting melodies that creep in throughout. Honestly I could do without the other songs tacked on - as cool as Brian Eno's "An Ending (Ascent)" and Grandaddy's "AM 180." They're not bad songs, but to me they interrupt the melancholy flow and sense of disparity - although they work wonderfully within the film itself.

08. Sonic Youth - Daydream Nation - Wasn't ever a big Sonic Youth fan, but I'd certainly heard of them because they've made quite the impact upon the music scene. Listening to Daydream Nation for the first time I was struck by the teenage angst of it all - and not in the cliche way either. It captures a moment in time; where everything is kind of confusing and doesn't make sense. Experimentation is the requirement, and the noise-rock of the album reflects this quite well. My least favorite track has to be "Providence" however; it seems more like a skit than a song. The bonus disc featuring a live concert is good, although I wish the audio quality was just a tad better - it doesn't sound like it was mixed properly.

07. Band of Horses - Everything All the Time - Seattle is well-known for its music scene. Band of Horses follows in that assessment and delivers a wonderful album. Its got a very classic "indie" sound, but at the same time features hints of alt-country twang. There's a great consistency about the whole thing, and the songs are well-written not only musically but lyrically as well. Sometimes an album just works, and it proves itself time and time again. I always find myself listening to this album when I'm in the mood for something relaxing and beautiful. Then again its also quite upbeat as well; always a nice mix.

06. Minor Threat - First Demo Tape - Minor Threat's entire discography can fit onto a CD; which says a lot about their song-length, and how short their career was. In the punk world Minor Threat changed how everything sounded by playing harder, faster and stronger. Fellow hardcore rockers Bad Brains also share their fast-paced-yet-intricate guitar-work - Bad Brains clearly the more articulate - but both have a ferocity about them. This demo tape shows a band barely out of high school completely decimating everything. Each song is a kick-in-the-face. Its hard and fast; just like it should be. When I hear this demo I can't help but imagine myself crammed into a basement recording studio watching some friends play - and knowing that something special is going on.

(5-1 after the cut). 05. Gnarls Barkley - St. Elsewhere - Pop music isn't anything to scoff at, but there's certainly a distinction between good and bad pop music. Gnarls Barkley, the brain-child of Cee-Lo and Danger Mouse bleeds out amazingly catchy pop-music songs. Lyrically they can be dark and foreboding, talking about suicide and death. The glimmering surface of the music hides a tongue-in-cheek sort of attitude. It seems like both these men really love music in all its forms, and it shows on their album. Rarely have I heard an album that's so perfectly created, featuring a good tracklisting, great sounds and well-written lyrics. I avoided this for some time, but I certainly kicked myself for taking so long. The wait was worth it though.

04. Miles Davis - Birth of the Cool - Jazz is one of America's unique music forms. It joins the ranks of blues and hip-hop; a musical trend/idea that's criss-crossed the world and become a staple of nightlife everywhere. Davis is certainly a pioneer within the realm of Jazz music, and its easy to see why. His melodies are straight-forward yet complex, begging a closer listen. At the moment nothing spectacular stands out in terms of tracklisting, but its an amazing album. The flow of it is seamless; something I imagine Davis and his producers were thinking about. Its a chill album, perfect for those times when you just want to sit back and relax; good enough to groove a bit too as well. Certainly worth a listen.

03. Battles - Mirrored - Categorizing this album is a living hell. Its impossible to peg it down in any one genre or form. Instead the album weaves its way through classic rock riffs, electronic noises, song collages, heavy and calculated drumming and steady bass. It feels like going on some sort of strange journey, and its almost like video-game music. At least in the sense that its quirky, and you immediately get a picture in your head going, attached to emotions and feelings. Mirrored kicks itself off with "Race: In", slowly building to a nice crescendo, and matching that with closer "Race: Out." I don't think I fully understand the album, I don't think anyone really can, but its an amazingly unique album. Different from anything that I've heard before, or since for that matter, but clearly a piece of musical genius.

02. The Clash - London Calling - Another utter classic. The late 1970s punk scene was ablaze with acts who paved the way for those who came after. The Clash were no different, blending together a wide range of musical sounds and political insight. London Calling captures not only the world of 1970s London, but also the angst of working-class people who weren't sure what to do. Strummer and company sing about an uncertain future, and about a government that throws its delinquents into military service to beat some sense into them. By writing about a wide range of experiences London Calling connects with many generations. Times have changed, but in some respects we're still dealing with the issues to which Strummer sings about; and The Clash continue to inspire rebellion and uprising - not only musically, but in real issues as well.

01. Cloud Cult - Advice from the Happy Hippopotamus - This album is correctly placed, and I have no issues with it being at #1. Happy Hippo is an album of diverse sounds. Much like Battles' Mirrored it can be hard to peg the album down to one single genre or sound. Frontman Craig Minowa shows himself to be a wonderfully introspective singer-songwriter; using the death of his 2-year-old son to challenge his music. Even though there's a sad undertone to the album it still manages to bring a smile to my face. Maybe its because the songs can be quasi-humoristic, but at the same time heartfelt. Here's an example of authentic song-writing, and willingness to experiment with traditional format. Happy Hippo is a perfect album in almost all regards. While I wish there weren't so many interludes - which bleed into proceeding tracks - they're not noticeable when listening. Considering that Cloud Cult is a truly independent band it feels great buying their albums, because you know that its actually supporting them - and they're getting the money. In a world full of corporate scandal and screw-overs Cloud Cult stands tall, because they've worked around the system. So please, on behalf of the band, buy the albums if you like them - support good independent music.

No matter how strong we think we are, we can be broken down and deteriorated by emotional waters and the oxidization of living our lives exposed.

We are vulnerable humans. We are perfect Wabi Sabi Art.

Rust is like the knots in the knuckles of an old woman, knitting. Rust is like Autumn, constantly transforming color into consumption of living things to make room for other living things. Rust is a living thing in itself, evolving slowly, quietly assimilating.

Rust brings even the most sterile, shiny stillness the gift of breath and motion of life. It is the thing we try to avoid by polishing and re-polishing. But it will always return.

There will always be rust. I am thankful for rust.

Uncut magazine’s web-site is reporting, a bit optimistically I fear, that Neil Young’s much-delayed “Archives” project looks likely to finally be released on November 3.

Notice how they carefully do not mention which year.

Neil’s ‘Archives’ have been ‘about to be released’ since Methuselah was a boy. In fact, at the time when they were first mooted the intended cutting-edge format was 8-track cassette.

Now, it is said that “Archives Volume One 1963-1972” will be released as a 10-disc Blu-Ray and DVD collection and is expected to feature previously released live sets including “Live At Massey Hall”, from 1971, and “Live At The Fillmore East”, from 1970, as well as never released studio tracks, demos and artwork.

What is the point in including live records that were just released a year or so ago? I’ve already paid for these discs. I don’t want to pay for them again.

But, more to the point, does anyone have the foggiest idea what Blu-Ray is? Please don’t tell me that we’ll have to invest in expensive new hardware just to hear this stuff - thank the Lord that I’ve got most of it on bootleg anyway.

Meanwhile, it is also reported that Young is also apparently due to release “Sugar Mountain” on September 29. Exact details of what this album will contain are unconfirmed, but it’s widely presumed to be another set of vintage live material.

A bootleg album, “Live On Sugar Mountain”, recorded at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles on the last night of Neil Young’s early-1971 solo tour, has long been in circulation, and it’s likely the material for this official release may well be drawn from that show.

So, like Dylan a few posts ago, there’s lots of goodies to look forward to, but with some trepidation about the price.