December 07, 2007
ha ha ha and yuck
I kind of did a douchebag thing and it came back to bite me in the ass this week.
My blog at rabbitvalleyroad.com was hosted on a friend's server. In August, the friend gives me advanced warning that he was selling it to another mutual friend. I could continue to use it if I pay for it. Fair enough. But the price would be close to my own personal server.
So I start shopping around and get lazy about making a switch. After a while, I realize that the site isn't going to be taken down, and I keep using it - without paying. Yeah, douchebag.
Now in my defense, I had plans to get my own host. I was going to share space with the Coral Castles site, but we got sidetracked and still haven't put a site together. So I wait. And wait some more.
Earlier this week, I discover that the site is permanently down. Crap! Luckily, I backed everything up in September, but I still didn't have the last 2 months. Then, I remember that you can access Google's cache of your page and get all the basic HTML off. Perfect.
I'm in the process of putting together 3 blogs right now. One is a new and improved Rabbit Valley Road. The other is a collaboration with my friend Safeguy. And the third will deal more with Chattanooga. That one will come later.
I doubt most of the old content will go back up. I like fresh starts. So if you've linked to rabbitvalleyroad.com in the last year, you're shit out of luck. Sorry.
Anyway, I thought it was a funny story and I'm anxious to get back to writing.
God bless the Google. It lets me look at my ranch in Crawford...
DM
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September 25, 2006
as promised
This site has moved.
Please update your bookmarks accordingly.
In the next day or so, the new one should be showing up in the chattablogs
directory.
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September 23, 2006
holy damien jurado, batman
Via SPIN Magazine.
Damien Jurado records a cover of Nick Drake's "Pink Moon" (just the song).
Read the Article.
In other Damien news, it seems a new record is due out 10/10.
It will be called And Now That I'm In Your Shadow (Secretly Canadian).
And of course you can check out tour dates, here.
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September 22, 2006
jeremy enigk on a rainy friday
Silvergiraffe, Safeguy, and myself have been bored all day, chatting online, etc.
Not surprising we all caught the same Stereogum post within about 5 minutes of
each other.
AOL's Interface did a podcast with Jeremy Enigk solo. Download here.
And as Safeguy said, "We all need to get out of Stereogum's ass."
My response, "Sure beats the hell out of Pitchfork."
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the magnolia catfish co.
This Sunday(9/24), Magnolia Electric Co. & Catfish Haven play Rhythm and Brews.
Magnolia Electric Co. is the recent band from Jason Molina (Songs:Ohia). Dark,
brooding songwriting mixed with americana arrangements. Touring in support of
their new record, Fading Trails. Listen to Lonesome Valley. On the Myspace.
Catfish Haven just released Tell Me on Secretly Canadian a few weeks ago. The
band plays Memphis-style soul with bluesy lyrics and great arrangements.
Listen to Please Come Back or Crazy for Leaving. On the Myspace.
Do not miss their set.
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chris ammons on the interweb
I saw this on Josiah's blog, and thought it was worth reposting.
Ex-Chattanoogan, Chris Ammons (Jairus) has a portfolio online.
Some of the stuff is cool as shit, and you should check it out.
I also heard he graduates this weekend? Congrats Chris.
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September 19, 2006
harlan t. bobo
When I went to Memphis in July, Safeguy introduced me to local songwriter,
Harlan T. Bobo. I put his record on my hard drive (last time it worked actually).
And haven't been able to listen to it since. Luckily, I got my hands on another copy
of Too Much Love today. Worth checking out for sure.
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September 13, 2006
punching a brick wall
(aka The Future of the Arts in the Scenic City)
Recently, Josiah posted a link to the newly formed, city-funded program,
Arts Move Chattanooga. A lot of discussion has taken place thus far, and I
encourage local readers to check it out.
Coming out of those discussions, I've sorta felt prompted to ask some important
questions about being an artist (of any medium) in Chattanooga.
1. What do you feel is the biggest challenge faced by local artists?
2. What keeps the 'arts scene' from becoming fully realized?
3. How often do you actively support local artists? (through attending galleries,
purchasing art, etc)
4. To what extent is the city responsible for actively improving the arts?
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September 12, 2006
menomena album tracklist
Pitchfork Media has info on the new Menomena record as well as upcoming
tour dates. Here is the article.
Upcoming album, Friend and Foe (January 23, Barsuk).
Here is the first single, "Wet and Rusting."
Some of the dates:
09-22 Atlanta, GA - Smith's Olde Bar
09-23 Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506
09-24 Raleigh, NC - King's Barcade
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lady sovereign
Lady Sovereign is touring North America starting late October in support of her
debut LP, Public Warning (Release Date 10/31 from Def Jam Recordings).
A few of the Tour Dates:
11/26/06 The Parish New Orleans
11/27/06 The Beta Bar Tallahassee
11/28/06 Studio A Miami
11/30/06 The State Theatre St. Petersburg
12/01/06 The Loft Atlanta
Tickets go on sale 9/15.
Website.
Myspace Page.
Download the first single, "Love Me Or Hate Me" and shake yo ass.
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