I saw him last night at Schubas -- just Ken with his guitar or piano.  His 
new album, SOFT COMMANDS, is a clear contender for my album of the year 
(battling Franz Ferdinand, Mission of Burma and a couple of others).  The 
contrast between his gripping emotional songs, which he pours his heart and 
soul into, and his engaging and frequently hilarious stage patter, makes him 
all the more incredible.  He mixed songs from the new one with other solo 
stuff.  He ended the night with two solo songs from amongst the crowd.  If 
you go to my Chicago Pop Show Report Yahoo Group, linked below, you can see 
a picture.

Tonight, The Posies are playing the Wicker Park Fest (the rhythm section 
joined Ken for some tequila shots, after a fan sent 4 up to the stage), 
which should be terrific.  On the way out of the bar, I walked past Jon Auer 
and I looked at him, and glanced at me in a way that he knew that I knew who 
he was.  Weird -- like telepathy, or something.

On another note -- I just wanted to say that the Rooney comment has produced 
some of the most enjoyable responses from folks -- Mr. Carpenter, Bruce, 
Jaimie, Jason and others, thanks for the entertaining and thought provoking 
posts.

Of course, it should be noted that the major label artists who are prolific, 
aren't good (Phish, anyone???).

Mike Bennett

NP:  The La-De-Das -- HOW IS THE AIR UP THERE? 1965-1967



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