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'When She Dropped the Flower' by Don Van Vliet

Some great Beefheart footage, particularly the 'I'm Gonna Booglarize Ya Baby' clip from German TV in '72, can be found here. Also, while you're there, be sure to check out all 10 minutes of 'King Kong' by Mothers of Invention. Killer.

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The almighty Revenant Records has released another volume of American Primative entitled Pre-War Revenants (1897-1939). As always, beautiful packaging and great liner notes and essays accompany the two discs of this truly raw music. This is apparently the last work Fahey curated before his death. Revenant has put a few MP3s up, go have a listen.

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Los Gran Torinos at Cuddy Park 6 August 05

(photo from AKInk)

Some upcoming Torinos shows:

Sunday 16 Oct.

'Bourbon St. Brunch' w/ Stubby's Crack Co., Spitshine & Chicago 8.

A vegan friendly brunch to be served at noon followed by music at 2pm. $8 suggested donation, $5 after 2pm (no food). All proceeds go to the Louisiana ASPCA.

Friday 21 Oct

w/ Born Losers (Portland, OR), Stubby's Crack Co. and Stuck at the Wilda Marston Theater (Loussac Library). Show starts at 8pm, admission is $7.

Saturday 22 Oct

w/ Fats Tunamelt, the Affected, and Theory of Hate at Sis's Deli on Old Seward. $5 will get you in.

Saturday 29 Oct.

w/ Fats Tunamelt at some dude's Halloween party. More info later.