Thursday, September 17, 2009

Beckett Rocks Out


This is what Beck looks like when he hears mind-blowing jams in the daddy/son vinyl spinning sessions we've been doing. I think this was on hearing Third Uncle from Eno's 'Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy)'. It's an excellent way to listen to some of my faves because I get to re-live hearing them for the first time by watching Beckett's expressions and response. He's diggin' the slow grooves still but likes some of the heavy goods too.











On hearing Double Nickles on the Dime for the first time ever

So, we're planning our first evening out without lil' Beckett (!). It may not work, but if it does, its an Over the Rhine show at the Cedar. We almost opted for the Yo La Tengo show at 1st Ave. but, having seen them a few times, a new experience is winning out. Yo La T. is one of the better shows I've ever seen though but I've also been waay into O.T.R. lately and they don't seem to tour much. Here's a video clip created by 7 different animators responding to the same Over the Rhine song.




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Thursday, September 10, 2009

Califone

New Califone album is due out next month...dusty, rusty shambling rock that's rough around the edges in all the right ways. Like the finest moments of country-era Rolling Stones but as if they recorded in a barn with brooms for drumsticks and an awesome collection of vintage amps and mixing boards. 'Roots and Crowns' from a few years ago is one of my faves from recent times so the new one will be cause for excitement in our house.

All My Friends Are Funeral Singers Trailer from Califone on Vimeo.

Sunday, September 6, 2009

Happy Birth Day!

Beckett smiling like crazy - 9 days old
























Happy parents, morning of his birth


As August 28th rolled over on the clock, a new baby boy met the world. One minute before midnight, I looked down at Emily and said, "you know it's..."
"I know", she eked out. Her birthday - 34 years earlier.
And Beckett's birthday today - in 5 minutes. He's perfect at 7# 9oz. Actually, 1 week later, he's just passing the 8lb. mark, a healthy eater, decent sleeper, and yes, perfect. We've had a blessed string of visitors - family and friends, bringing well-wishes and congrats, food, and helping hands. It's been a surreal and excellent experience so far. I'm sure I'll post absurd amounts of pictures and drivel about the cuteness of the baby and all the things we do with him - looking at him, reading to him, looking at him, etc.

A Slideshow of Beckett's first days
...ain't he cute?