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sean david smith's avatar

the hard quartet // the hard quartet

andrew bryant // loosa schoona

damien jurado // all the singles/demos and the live album he released this yr

medium build // country

odie leigh // carrier pigeon

cindy lee // diamond jubilee

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Jason Beer's avatar

I was working on my list when I read yours! Thanks for being so reflective, and for sharing with us. We need to talk James after you finish Huck Finn. No pressure, but if/when you do, I want to talk.

In no particular order, a few highlights: I don't do much looking around for new music, and I don't love a large crowd to listen to it with, but going to the Village Vanguard for live jazz was a top thrill for sure. Getting to read at the B-Side, and then attending its last show to hear Cassie and then the Trainhoppers. A new work by Zadie Smith. Re-reading Mrs. Dalloway. Reading Percy Jackson with Augie. Listening to Greeking Out in the car with him. Jumping into Lake Michigan in late July. Eating roadside cherries while driving from Sleeping Bear to Petoskey. Sleeping Bear.

Another great year of following along with MLNP - thanks for your time and work, Matt. Looking forward to next year.

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Matt Kelley's avatar

Thank you, Jason! I actually just started 'HF' today (12/23). I'll look forward to that discussion—

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R Mike Horan's avatar

Overlooked and well worth a listen: Nick Allison and the Players Lounge’s Trouble in my Highbeams.

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Matt Kelley's avatar

Love it—thank you, RMH. Spinning now.

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Kathy Curtis's avatar

Morning and Evening by Jon Fosse. This exquisitely moving book, recommended by Pete Buttigieg, is one that I have a feeling you'd like.

Wonderful summation of your year. I'm so impressed!

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Matt Kelley's avatar

Thank you, Kathy! I'm going to check out the Fosse. Wishing you a peaceful holiday—

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Kathy Curtis's avatar

Thanks, Matt, and same to you. See you in the new year, I hope. :)

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Jimmie T's avatar

Phish Mondegreen Festival

King Gizzard New Orleans

Bob Dylan Lafayette.LA Jambalaya!! (Current hometown. I live on street named after a saint )

Bob Dylan meridian Ms - Jimmie Rodgers hat tip

(And my birthplace hometown - and my wife’s too! hell is my wife’s hometown. Only one thing I did wrong )

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Matt Kelley's avatar

Love this, Jimmie T! Best to you and your family this week, and always—

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Jimmie T's avatar

John Irving. The Last Chairlift

Great Expectations.

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Jimmie T's avatar

1974 !!!

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