Michael Bialas
Michael Bialas
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Bryant Brabson commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'After Flexing Their Muscles Again -- Jeff Tweedy and Wilco Put the Pop in Popeye'
I have seen Wilco several times over the years and, counterintuitively, they are getting better as they get older.
Wednesday
Pete commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'After Flexing Their Muscles Again -- Jeff Tweedy and Wilco Put the Pop in Popeye'
Paul, I was at the Three Rivers Arts Festival Show -- and it was very good...also saw them at St. Vincent College (prior to the release of Sky Blue Sky) and it was electric and Nels Cline just blew the roof off the gymnasium...I believe that was…
Wednesday
Michael Bialas commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'After Flexing Their Muscles Again -- Jeff Tweedy and Wilco Put the Pop in Popeye'
Thanks again for the comments, everyone. Tom, I love the idea about the Popeye/Wilco souvenirs. Not such if I'm ready for a can of Wilco spinach, but a T-shirt with the cartoon label seems like a natural. Kyla, I'll be interested to see…
Wednesday
Kyla Fairchild commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'After Flexing Their Muscles Again -- Jeff Tweedy and Wilco Put the Pop in Popeye'
Seeing them in Seattle next week! I try to never miss them as they've not let me down with a live show yet. Thanks for the great review, glad you were able to experience them live Michael.
Tuesday
Tom Hallett commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'After Flexing Their Muscles Again -- Jeff Tweedy and Wilco Put the Pop in Popeye'
Yep, they've still got it! Even with only two original members left, Wilco continues to produce pop/perfect albums with a nice touch of experimentalism! Nicely written article as well. Posted the cartoon version of this one awhile back, and it…
Tuesday
Matthew Wester commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'After Flexing Their Muscles Again -- Jeff Tweedy and Wilco Put the Pop in Popeye'
The 3000 - 5000 seat symphony Halls and old vaudeville theaters that they are playing on this tour are, thankfully, not arenas and certainly not stadiums, but yeah, they have a solid fanbase that is probably slowly growing and will not be…
Tuesday
Michael Bialas left a comment for Greg Schroeder
Thanks for the friend request, Greg.
Tuesday
Ms H commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'After Flexing Their Muscles Again -- Jeff Tweedy and Wilco Put the Pop in Popeye'
Based on this tour, fraught with sold-out stadium shows at $50 a ticket, I think Wilco's here to stay and will only get bigger.
Tuesday
leo mays commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'After Flexing Their Muscles Again -- Jeff Tweedy and Wilco Put the Pop in Popeye'
Since Tweedy cleaned up he has projected a more strung out look on stage. Haven't seen him live yet, as I live in central america, but I will say he's one of the troubadours of Guthrie's discipleship and I own just about everything…
Tuesday
Matthew Wester commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'After Flexing Their Muscles Again -- Jeff Tweedy and Wilco Put the Pop in Popeye'
While Wilco don't mix up their catalog the way the Grateful Dead did (no repeated songs in any three consecutive nights) they do mix it up fairly well, meaning other than the five or six songs that they are currently playing every night,…
Tuesday
Fieldhdj commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'After Flexing Their Muscles Again -- Jeff Tweedy and Wilco Put the Pop in Popeye'
Saw Wilco in Dallas this year - great show. I think the band is in great form right now. Jeff Tweedy seemed so relaxed and even danced a little to "Dawned On Me". The light show was entertaining and well done. It all added up to the best…
Tuesday
Paul Dionne commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'After Flexing Their Muscles Again -- Jeff Tweedy and Wilco Put the Pop in Popeye'
Pete, ironically - one of the best shows I ever saw of Wilco was in Pittsburgh - they played the 3 rivers festival - things are out there if you look beyond the same shite, -
Monday
Michael Bialas commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'After Flexing Their Muscles Again -- Jeff Tweedy and Wilco Put the Pop in Popeye'
Thanks, Skot. Look forward to hearing what you think about the show.
Monday
Skot Nelson commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'After Flexing Their Muscles Again -- Jeff Tweedy and Wilco Put the Pop in Popeye'
Nicely done. I'll have Vancouver next week.
Jan 28
Michael Bialas commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'After Flexing Their Muscles Again -- Jeff Tweedy and Wilco Put the Pop in Popeye'
Thanks for the nice comments, Pete. Hope you get to see them touring behind this album. They cover a lot of ground, even if it is only two hours.
Jan 28
Pete commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'After Flexing Their Muscles Again -- Jeff Tweedy and Wilco Put the Pop in Popeye'
Great fucking review, man...there's so much tripe (sorry, Depressors) on this site that the good writing really shines, like a crazy diamond...i couldn't "hear" much of Wilco (The Album), it was disjointed and didn't invite…
Jan 28

After Flexing Their Muscles Again -- Jeff Tweedy and Wilco Put the Pop in Popeye

Was it worth the wait for Wilco? The answer is on the way, guaranteed to arrive a lot sooner than the band’s next scheduled visit to Denver.One of America’s finest and hardest-working alternative rock/country acts is back on the road this month, resuming their tour in support of their Grammy-nominated 2011 album month, resuming their tour in support of their Grammy-nominated 2011 album,…See More
A blog post by Michael Bialas was featured Jan 28
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After Flexing Their Muscles Again -- Jeff Tweedy and Wilco Put the Pop in Popeye

Was it worth the wait for Wilco? The answer is on the way, guaranteed to arrive a lot sooner than the band’s next scheduled visit to Denver.One of America’s finest and hardest-working alternative rock/country acts is back on the road this month, resuming their tour in support of their Grammy-nominated 2011 album month, resuming their tour in support of their Grammy-nominated 2011 album,…See More
Blog post by Michael Bialas Jan 27
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Michael Bialas commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'Meet Amy Stroup and Trent Dabbs of Sugar + the Hi-lows'
Thanks for the comments, Carmen. It's a little early to start making a "Best of 2012" list, but this one will be worth considering. Looking forward to seeing them perform live as well.
Jan 22
Carmen Dorcik commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'Meet Amy Stroup and Trent Dabbs of Sugar + the Hi-lows'
Another great interview. Looking forward to the Feb. 14 release. I'm always amazed when musicians are able to write new music quickly so I look forward to listening to the first track "This Can't be the Last Time".
Jan 22

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After Flexing Their Muscles Again -- Jeff Tweedy and Wilco Put the Pop in Popeye

Was it worth the wait for Wilco? The answer is on the way, guaranteed to arrive a lot sooner than the band’s next scheduled visit to Denver.

One of America’s finest and hardest-working alternative rock/country acts is back on the road this month, resuming their tour in support of their Grammy-nominated 2011 album month, resuming their tour in support of their Grammy-nominated 2011 album,…

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Posted on January 27, 2012 at 12:30am — 15 Comments

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Meet Amy Stroup and Trent Dabbs of Sugar + the Hi-lows

Remember that "If They Mated" segment on Conan O'Brien's talk show?

Well, imagine what mild-mannered Nashville singer-songwriters Trent Dabbs and Amy Stroup are capable of producing when they get together, though not in that way. After all, Dabbs already has a lovely wife, Kristen, and two young children, Veda and Cohen.

Dabbs and Stroup call…

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Posted on January 20, 2012 at 8:49am — 2 Comments

Michael Bialas

2012 Telluride Bluegrass Festival Early Lineup

The folks at Planet Bluegrass just announced the preliminary lineup for the 39th annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival from June 21-24, 2012. 

No major surprises yet (although k.d. lang is making her first appearance there) and lineup additions are still to be announced, but the current list includes:

Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas

Sam Bush Band

John…

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Posted on December 21, 2011 at 11:30am

Michael Bialas

Interview: Kathryn Calder of the New Pornographers Releases 'Bright and Vivid'

Inside the lithe figure and nimble fingers of a classically trained pianist, there’s a rock ‘n’ roll guitar goddess wailing to get out.



Now, Kathryn Calder is getting her chance. Have guitar, will travel. Sure, the underrated player of Immacuate Machine and the New Pornographers will bring the keyboards along to maintain her artistic integrity. But Canada’s latest indie darling is daring to… Continue

Posted on October 25, 2011 at 9:07am — 2 Comments

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Concert Review Two-fer: The Head And The Heart, Priscilla Ahn in Denver

With seemingly little in common besides their indie performance aura and West Coast vibe, The Head And The Heart and Priscilla Ahn both know how to wow a crowd.



While the methods to their madness are as different as Seattle rain and L.A. sunshine, and the songs don’t remain the same, the two acts promoting recent albums delivered with hourlong performances on back-to-back nights in… Continue

Posted on October 17, 2011 at 8:59am — 2 Comments

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At 3:06pm on January 16, 2012, Independent Music PromotionsIndependent Music Promotions said…

Hi Michael, I'd love to send a CD your way for potential review. Feel free to contact me with your details...Thanks for your time!

James

At 4:35am on April 27, 2011, Steve HatchSteve Hatch said…

 

Hi Michael

 

      As a featured contributor to No Depression, I’m particularly keen on getting your feedback for the following – Please forgive the intrusion if you don’t have the time or inclination to reply.

 

      I’ve posted the following to the No Depression discussion board – you can either respond there or alternatively drop me a line at shatchsurvey1@yahoo.co.uk

 

Thanks very much for your time

Kind regards,

Steve

 

 

 

My name is Steve Hatch and I’m currently conducting research for my Master’s in Songwriting at Bath Spa University in Bath, England (though I happen to be an ex-pat Georgia boy).  I would be extremely grateful if you could find the time to listen to the track (link below) and answer the 2 accompanying questions.  The more detail, the better of course (more to say in my final analysis) – but all feedback will be useful and very much appreciated.

 

Sadly, as this is an academic pursuit, there is a deadline.  Please reply by May 20th if at all possible so that I can have time to chew over your response and include it in my final write-up.

 

            The track: http://soundcloud.com/stevehatch

 

1)     Which artist/band(s) would you say the track is most similar to and why?

 

2)     Which genre(s) would you say the track belongs to and why?

At 10:38am on February 26, 2011, Johnny HickmanJohnny Hickman said…

Always good to connect with like minded music lovers in Colorado Michael. If you are free on March 11th and think you might enjoy some all original, alt / outlaw style country music, the Hickman Dalton Gang ( Jim Dalton of The Railbenders and me) are playing at Road 34 Bike Shop and bar in Fort Collins. Until now we have been an acoustic duo and this will be our first show with a full band! I noticed you have also written about Carrie Rodriguez.....Jim Dalton and I opened for Carrie at The Soiled Dove Underground a while back. We are definitely moving in the same circles here! Cheers, Johnny

At 2:29pm on October 14, 2010, Joanna BackmanJoanna Backman said…
hey michael, i've been sick for a month, but am just now starting to feel a little better...hope you are well, still listening to my hero Steve Earle!! Going to see Joe Pug Monday nightin Minneapolis, for the 4th time, have you seen him? He's really great.....take care..
At 4:47pm on September 6, 2010, Hale MayHale May said…
Thanks Michael, I think next year will be a good year for us, we'll start recording this month and hopefully get out there more. All the best my friend!

Michael Howard
At 10:33am on July 26, 2010, Tamara MillerTamara Miller said…
Hi Michael -

Thanks for getting back to me. And you actually, sort of answered one of my questions. The site is really eye-opening and seems very in-depth. I've been playing around on it for the last couple of days trying to get my bearings. Is it appropriate to ask you, or bloggers that seem to be very active, if I can send you music for a hopeful review? I've been looking at your posts/reviews and really enjoying them.

Thanks so much!

Tamara
At 11:21pm on February 21, 2010, David WilliamsDavid Williams said…
Hi,
I'd like to send a copy of our new americana CD to you--can you send an address?
Thanks,
David Williams and Wildgrass featuring Kristina Murray. songs by DW, 2009 Emmy winner in songwriting. We'd like to send a CD for review, if you can send us an email address. Thanks!
danjo53@gmail.com
http://www.myspace.com/davidwilliamssongs
http://www.reverbnation.com/davidwilliamssongs
http://www.nodepression.com/photo/albums/david-williamskristina-murray
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/dwilliamswkmurray
At 10:32am on February 15, 2010, Carmen DorcikCarmen Dorcik said…
Thanks for the invite, I'd love to be your friend.
At 2:39pm on February 3, 2010, Robert GunnellRobert Gunnell said…
Thanks for the add.
Really enjoyed the article on Allison.
At 2:52pm on January 22, 2010, Amadeo L. GauthierAmadeo L. Gauthier said…
Thank you!

Your blog posts make for an interesting read.

~Amadeo

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