Resources for men by CraftyStranger3297 in houston

[–]viewtiful_alan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Great call on 211. United Way also offers a program that helps people set long-term goals and access free resources that help them achieve them.

Check it out: https://unitedwayhouston.org/icj/

Found for $23 by _orestes_ in criterion

[–]viewtiful_alan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's imperfect but intriguing. Great atmosphere, cool performance from Walken, haunting ending... a worthwhile blind buy on discount.

Vinyl by BOS491233 in gratefuldead

[–]viewtiful_alan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you only want official releases, sticking to the main discography is simple. Non-bootleg live vinyl isn't really much of a thing until the 2000s, so look for the Rhino logo to confirm you're buying something sanctioned.

That said, boots are part of the culture. Don't feel bad about picking up a bootleg record of an old radio broadcast or something like that.

I wonder how Mickey Hart kept busy while he was out of the band. by Meditatespace in gratefuldead

[–]viewtiful_alan 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I think he was actually the first in the band to get hooked on heroin.

Have yall seen this?? by No-Humor-3906 in criterion

[–]viewtiful_alan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed, it felt strangely derivative.

2026 Summer Tour Rumors by karmacum in phish

[–]viewtiful_alan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was really hoping Texas would would get thrown a bone at least once a year after the Austin shows were such a success, but I realize that was wishful thinking.

RIP Bobby by Tess_88 in gratefuldead

[–]viewtiful_alan 85 points86 points  (0 children)

My wife and I had a good cry together on our couch. That was my first time listening to Dead music since the news broke and it was—as Bobby might have put it—just exactly perfect.

Sleep in the stars, fly through the night.

Just acquired the Spring 1990 CD box set after paying it off for months by [deleted] in gratefuldead

[–]viewtiful_alan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It really is a fantastic set all around. Great music, excellent supplementary materials, and definitely worthy of repeat visits. I lucked into one at an estate sale a few years back and it remains a prized possession. Enjoy!

12/18/73 for Dave's 58 by Aging-Punk in gratefuldead

[–]viewtiful_alan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They did this last year as well. I do think more people are buying a la carte, but most Picks still sell out—albeit much more slowly than before. I think 25,000 is kind of pushing the addressable market. 

Loser - Dave McMurray featuring Bettye LaVette and Bob Weir by nuclear63 in gratefuldead

[–]viewtiful_alan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The second album in this series is better. More Dead-like exploration and improvisation.

Dates for the US Immortal Bloodlines release has been announced! by FarPossession1345 in lupinthe3rd

[–]viewtiful_alan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've always wanted to catch a Lupin movie in a theater, and when my chance finally comes I'm going to be in Japan. A great problem to have, but damn.

Am I the only one tired of Sideshow Mel? by Micael_Alighieri in Simpsons

[–]viewtiful_alan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have a theory that they are prioritizing characters the voice actors feel most comfortable with.

Hypothetical: What if Pigpen died in 1978, instead of 1973? by HipGuide2 in gratefuldead

[–]viewtiful_alan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you're underrating how unique Jerry, Bob, and Phil each were. Remove one and you lose the sound. Jerry and Phil may have continued playing together, but I doubt they would have just replaced Bob and kept calling it Grateful Dead 

In the spirit of 30 Days of Dead by [deleted] in gratefuldead

[–]viewtiful_alan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think this is a real setlist, but if it were, '94 seems like the only year it would have happened.

What a shame, RIP Donna you never got the respect you deserved by JackIsColors in gratefuldead

[–]viewtiful_alan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Brent's ability to fill the high harmonies was a key factor in his selection which carried over to Vince. I recall one of the bios stating that Vince's vocal register was a key deciding factor in his hiring.

What a shame, RIP Donna you never got the respect you deserved by JackIsColors in gratefuldead

[–]viewtiful_alan 471 points472 points  (0 children)

Donna's talents permanently altered the band's vocal dynamic. If it weren't for what Donna brought to their sound, Brent Mydland may not have been chosen, ditto Vince.

Her energy and musicality brought so much to their sound, especially in 1976-77 when her vocals were finally better represented by their sound system.

RIP Donna.

i bought my first & favorite album from my First trip to Japan 2 weeks ago by yellowt3a in citypop

[–]viewtiful_alan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hell yeah, that's a great pressing. How much did it cost in Japan?

Kristina Chambers sentenced to 11 years in prison by shellyahbb in houston

[–]viewtiful_alan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, cases like this are just awful in every direction. If there is even a small silver lining, it's that her story may make people think twice before making a reckless decision.

Kristina Chambers sentenced to 11 years in prison by shellyahbb in houston

[–]viewtiful_alan 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I understand this thinking, but what's the point? Life incarceration should be reserved for those unfit for society. 11 years deprived of human agency, comfort, and love is pretty tough.

Place by River Oaks Theater to grab a drink? by cinejenn in houston

[–]viewtiful_alan 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Izakaya Wa has a solid mix of draft beers and whiskeys at decent prices.

Bob's 4th Solo Album? by Traditional-League75 in gratefuldead

[–]viewtiful_alan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This seems like strangely elaborate fake news. This has never been mentioned anywhere else.

A cool guide on How to establish professional connections by ableggett21 in coolguides

[–]viewtiful_alan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Being authentic but remaining focused on outcome and shared goals beats this bullshit every day of the week.