Not really, after all, this section of the board is devoted to Led Zeppelin. It's Sam's call that it can also encompass Zep tribute bands so I have to respect that and do, even if I don't agree with it. Seems you also have a selective memory as I mentioned two tribute bands I have seen (Blushing Brides and Dark Star Orchestra) both of whom I thought were good but as I've stated several times now, tribute bands aren't my cup of tea. If copying the works of others blows your skirt up, have at it. I simply don't care for tribute bands, no matter how good they may be. I prefer to go see artists performing original material. I'm not sure how I can put that any more clearly or politely.

Cover art (by Joanne Greenbaum) for the new Wilco album, The Whole Love, which is scheduled to be released on Tuesday, September 27th. They've just announced dates for the first leg of their tour in support of the record with Nick Lowe doing the opening honors. Sept. 13 Indy Murat Theatre 16/17 Toronto Massey Hall 18 Montreal Metropolis 20 Boston Wang Ctr. 22 NYC Central Park Summerstage 25 Columbia MD Merriweather Post Pav. 27 Raleigh NC Amph. 28/29 Atlanta Cobb Energy Ctr. Oct. 1/1 Nashville Ryman 4 St. Louis Peabody Opera House 5 Madison WI Overture Hall.

An article by Chuck Klosterman from the Grantland website. To read it, click here.

Must be nice to have a such a selective memory. Rick has never been confrontational a single day of his life on this board. Thus, the amount of times he's been banned.

From what I have read the current tour has continued longer than they expected so I would only think it's only natural that they would want to switch up the setlist. Performing more songs from Achtung Baby and Zooropa doesn't necessarily constitute "selling out" (whatever that means).

One can be a Led Zeppelin fan and not be a fan of bands that mimic Led Zeppelin. As I've stated countless times at this point, I'm not a fan of tribute bands in general.

As I've mentioned, I've seen a couple of tribute bands. It wasn't my thing. I'd rather see an artist performing their own original material than a re-creation of another band.

Maybe something to do with this.

The above comments were actually made by BigDan in an earlier post in this thread (see below), not Tejanablonde. She apparently had some problems when replying to the post but she still addressed Dan in her reply.

Still image from Office Space.

I prefer originality.

I'll pass.

Fortunately, I do have plenty of other options here as the Triangle area of NC is a hotbed of local talent.

Isn't there an interview posted in this thread where he says he's going to offer downloads of new material on his website?

New single Ryan is selling only at shows on his current European tour: Side A "Empty Room" Written by Ryan Adams Published by Barland Music / Bug Music (ASCAP) Produced by Jamie Candiloro and Ryan Adams Assistant Engineer: Jason Donaghy Recorded at Perfect Sound, Hollywood California Acoustic, electric guitar, vocals: Ryan Adams Vocals: Amanda Moore Bass: Sebastian Steinberg Acoustic Guitar, vocals: Chris Stills Pedal steel: Marty Rifkin Piano, Organ: Rami Jaffee Drums: Marshall Vore Side B "Nutshell" Written by Jerry Cantrell, Michael Inez, Sean Kinney, and Layne Staley Published by Lungclam Music, Michael Inez Music, Nancylayneco LLC, and Shylo Viola Publishing (ASCAP) Produced by Ryan Recorded and engineered by John Gilbertson and Ryan at Kyle’s Old Room Studios Mixed by Ryan All instruments played by Ryan Photos by Ryan Design by Andy West PAX-AM 010 Barcode: 8 51007 00303 3

Not sure where it's from (I found it on the Imgur site) but I'd say the X-Games is a pretty good guess.

Where did you play? This looks sorta like Jessee's.

I saw them on their reunion tour a few years ago. They did good but it was nothing like Van Halen in their prime. I'm not sure if Alice is still doing his Theatre of Death tour but when I saw him do it couple of years ago it was Alice at the top of his game.