Saturday, August 16, 2008

This Week's Shameless Budgeteer Plug

Aesop Rock, Chromeo, some random photos, A-Trak, Sloan, One Day as a Lion, Dizzee Rascal, Virginia Coalition, Cadillac Kolstad and Maudlin. Yes, Maudlin ... again!

"Aesop Rock Finally Shows Duluth Some Love" :: In this exclusive Budgeteer Q-and-A, San Francisco's Aesop Rock discusses what his straight-laced parents think about his unconventional music and how a “complete introvert” lives in the spotlight. (He's playing Luce Aug. 26 with Rob Sonic.)

"CD Reviews: Chromeo, One Day as a Lion and Sloan" :: Reviewed this go-round: Chromeo’s “Fancy Footwork (Deluxe Edition),” One Day as a Lion’s self-titled debut EP and Sloan’s “Live at Lime” EP. (Hint: All good!)

"Also Released 4" :: If the above CD reviews weren't enough, new(ish) albums from Dizzee Rascal, DJ A-Trak and Virginia Coalition reviewed. (Hey, I'm still having fun!) DuluthBudgeteer.com exclusive!

"Cadillac Kolstad: The New American Standard for Boogie" :: For Minneapolis’ Andrew “Cadillac” Kolstad, music is a family affair. An interview with the notorious party man, which originally appeared in the latest edition of Canal Park Times -- but, seeing as how I was in Las Vegas all last week, I wasn't able to pimp it out properly. My apologies.

As promised, some random photos: Jim Johnson, a UMD Bulldogs co-captain this year, and Kasey Yoder, who runs Two Guys Pizza up on Fourth Street with ... some other guy.

Finally, St. Paul's Maudlin is back in the news as the guys from Local M/Twin Ports Underground have finally posted their podcast with the group at www.localm.com/feeds/localmshow9.mp3. If you'll remember, I was lucky enough to be invited to take some pics (OK, a lot) during the recording of the podcast and, before that, interview the group, which you can bet your bottom dollar I won't rest until everyone at least gives them a shot.

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