Feelin' Minnesota

I gotta go to Minnesota on business. A three hour flight and then a three hour drive up north. That oughtta be interesting... I hope I don't hit a moose. They have moose in Minnesota, right? I know they got mosquito's.

Since I'll be staying over in Minneapolis, I was gonna do a Husker Du/Replacements tour. Look up their old haunts. Or maybe hang out with Prince.

But instead, I'm gonna hit a Twins game. Always wanted to see where this guy kicked ass.

But I will stay away from this place. Jeez, what a waste of real estate. And to think, people consider it a tourist destination!

Here's some toonage from Minnesota's finest.

Toonage:

Replacements - Stuck In The Middle

Husker Du - Celebrated Summer

Bob Dylan - The Mighty Quinn

Soul Asylum - Closer To The Stars

Prince - Let's Go Crazy (live)

Friday Grab Bag - Under The Covers

Sick as a dog with a nasty cold (thanks to Nazz jr.) and back problems as sciatica is kicking my arse (also due to the newly invented sport of base/foot/basketball invented by Nazz jr. and myself).

So, no great insights with regard to the world in general or my little corner of it. Just some solid kick ass rawk n rowl cover versions.

Toonage:

Ted Leo - The Spirit Of Radio (Rush)

Ween - Purple Rain (Prince)

Primus - In The Flesh (Pink Floyd)

Superdrag - Bastards Of Young (Replacements)

Bob Dylan - London Calling (The Clash)

Dinosaur Jr. - Borstal Breakout (Sham 69)

The Blimp Takes Flight Again!

With the news that the mighty Led Zeppelin will fly again (at least for one show), college funds and savings accounts are being liquidated to come up with funds to buy a ticket. Let's see, the starting price should be around $1000 for the nosebleeds!

I am hoping that once mssr's Page, Plant and Jones smell the money, they'll do a proper tour.

Here's some songs in tribute to the world's greatest rock n roll band.

Toonage:

Dread Zeppelin - Stairway To Heaven

Sandie Shaw - Your Time Is Gonna Come

King Curtis - Whole Lotta Love

Prince - Whole Lotta Love

Nirvana - Heartbreaker

Jake Holmes - Dazed And Confused

Yardbirds w/ Jimmy Page - Dazed And Confused