Divine Fits

Back in high school I used to tape The David Letterman show on our VCR and just watch him when I got home...finally I just said screw it and started staying up late to watch it. Anyway these days I don't stay up late but when I do it counts. Like on Letterman this band called Divine Fits was on November 16th for their TV debut and Letterman loved them. Glad I stayed up late.

Before I go on Divine Fits is made up of folks from great current bands Spoon ,Wolf Parade, and New Bomb Turks. They are Britt Daniel, Dan Boeckner, Sam Brown and Alex Fischel. 

If you're stuck listening to the same old music take a second and branch out with Divine Fits.

Michael Smith-The Showbiz Kids

Black Friday: Record Store Day

I don't necessarily suggest you camp out,but I would suggest you get an early start Friday morning to your local record store in order to find these special issues for Black Friday Record Store Day.  Here is a list of  the special releases.

You've seen countless ads on TV about Black Friday shopping at big chain stores,but I expect your record store experience doesn't involve trampling or eye gouging.  No, I bet you'd have a great time looking for cds or vinyl that you've had on yours or someone specials Christmas list...think ahead...if you know you're on the naughty list go ahead and pick up what you think Santa might not leave next to the lump of coal.

At this moment I'm digging Spoon "My Mathematical Mind"as I write this blog...music is a fulfilling part of my everyday experience.  As a side note, we need to be thankful for the Arts...music is as important to our ongoing culture as anything else.

Be sure to read this article 10 Reasons To Visit Your Local Record Store On Black Friday by Clare Flynn on NPR's All Songs Considered Blog.

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If you're lucky enough to live in Knoxville, for a city this size, there are a bunch of local record stores for you to choose from

Disc Exchange
Raven Records
Wild Honey Records
Lost and Found Records


Mike Smith, The Showbiz Kids