tdhoosier Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 2 hours ago, Drroogh said: I know there are some vinyl aficionados on here. October 2, 2021 With cult fans at London’s Heavy Metal Act in 2020, Green Lung was about to go on their first American tour. After that, covid-19 appeared. The band used the blockade to produce their second album, “Black Harvest.” Recorded by December, ready to master and press on 5,000 gold vinyl records. Given the pandemic turmoil, Green Lung spent a full nine months in time for this September tour. “We were pretty comfortable,” says lead singer Tom Templar. Instead, the first press of records sold out on pre-orders will not be available until October. The band may have launched on a streaming service like Spotify.But it wanted to wait LP, Will generate much more money in the short term. “Record sales We “Tour,” explains Templar. After all, Green Lung played the album release gig recordless on September 1st. Thus, the band has become the latest and most unexpected victim of turbulence in the global supply chain. beginning CDs, then digital downloads and now streaming made vinyl records look like vintage curiosity. However, in recent years, fans have become physically owned by their favorite band’s music, resulting in a surge in sales (perhaps sticking to better sound quality). In March, record sales in the UK reached the last highs seen in 1989. “Every artist in the world has been playing with his thumbs for 18 months to make records,” says Ed Macdonald, 100% Records Manager. We are Scientists, an indie rock band. “Vinyl is a very integral part of our sales,” he says. Mainstream artists are increasingly involved. Taylor Swift’s album “Evermore” was first released digitally in December and set a 30-year record for record sales. The album will be released shortly by Ed Sheeran, ABBA And coldplay. Unfortunately for musicians, it’s becoming nearly impossible to squeeze them. Most vinyl press factories were closed in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Due to the rage of covid-19, the largest remaining ones (USA, Czech Republic, Germany, Poland) had to be temporarily closed, causing a backlog. Currently, the demand from musicians exceeds capacity. Moreover, PVC, Plastic used for manufacturing LPs surged after hurricane Ida knocked out 60% of US production in August. On the other hand, the demand from companies that use automobiles and pipes has increased sharply (see graph). Dirk van den Heuvel of Chicago dance music distributor Groove Distribution said that in the 2000s a major label caused a crisis by closing its press factory. If they kept running these, he would have complained, the majors would have been ready to meet the demand, and the little musicians wouldn’t have been so oppressed now. Indeed, large labels often provide press priorities. But not always. It may be cold comfort for van den Heuvel and Green Lung, but Swift’s fans had to wait months for their fans. LPs too. ■■ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 Frank Sinatra, I wonder how many artists today would record a song like this and whether it would get any airplay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 1 hour ago, 5fouls said: Frank Sinatra, I wonder how many artists today would record a song like this and whether it would get any airplay. The Rat Pack were in a league of their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdhoosier Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 I know Shake Your Money Maker gets all the love, but The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion is my favorite. The 11 or so minutes of Bad Luck Blue Eyes >>>> Sometimes Salvation doesn't get much better. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FKIM01 Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 I always liked his Country Club song. Catchy tune with some clever lyrics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 3 hours ago, FKIM01 said: I always liked his Country Club song. Catchy tune with some clever lyrics. Travis Tritt is way better than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted November 3, 2021 Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 Saw Kevin Costner and his band Modern West at Brown County Music Center last night. Very good show. Place smelled of old people and middle aged women in heat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted November 3, 2021 Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 9 minutes ago, mrflynn03 said: Saw Kevin Costner and his band Modern West at Brown County Music Center last night. Very good show. Place smelled of old people and middle aged women in heat. A guy I know went and said the place was really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted November 3, 2021 Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 18 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said: A guy I know went and said the place was really nice. It really is. First time I've been. We were on row 4 but I don't think there is a bad seat in the place. They have .38 special and Warrant coming soon. May have to go back for one of those. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted November 3, 2021 Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 6 minutes ago, mrflynn03 said: It really is. First time I've been. We were on row 4 but I don't think there is a bad seat in the place. They have .38 special and Warrant coming soon. May have to go back for one of those. That's exactly what I heard and it seats like 2100 or something. He is a big guy and said lots of leg room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted November 3, 2021 Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said: That's exactly what I heard and it seats like 2100 or something. He is a big guy and said lots of leg room Yeah, seating was comfortable and you didn't have to deal with being crowded or pushed around. Also, we stayed at Hotel Nashville. $100,within walking distance of everything downtown. Our room was basically a small apartment. 2 king beds, 2 bathrooms, and a kitchen with everything but an oven. Will definitely be going back. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted November 3, 2021 Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 Ha, just saw that Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood was at the Costner show last night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 5 hours ago, mrflynn03 said: It really is. First time I've been. We were on row 4 but I don't think there is a bad seat in the place. They have .38 special and Warrant coming soon. May have to go back for one of those. I would see .38 special again. Not going to see Warrant without Jani Lane as the Frontman. I think @FritzIam4IU will back me up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzIam4IU Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 (edited) 18 minutes ago, mrflynn03 said: I would see .38 special again. Not going to see Warrant without Jani Lane as the Frontman. I think @FritzIam4IU will back me up Definitely agree about Warrant. I honestly have no idea who is even singing for Warrant anymore. I like .38 Special as well. On a side note, I think Uncle Tom's Cabin was Warrants best song. Edited November 4, 2021 by FritzIam4IU 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted November 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2021 TGIF! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostin76 Posted November 5, 2021 Report Share Posted November 5, 2021 On 11/3/2021 at 5:18 PM, mrflynn03 said: It really is. First time I've been. We were on row 4 but I don't think there is a bad seat in the place. They have .38 special and Warrant coming soon. May have to go back for one of those. Wait, what year is it again??? 🤣 I saw 38 Special at I’m thinking Mesker Amphitheater in Evansville way back in the day. Same place I saw Motley Crue, Metallica, Poison (what was I thinking), Def Leppard, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted November 5, 2021 Report Share Posted November 5, 2021 15 minutes ago, Lostin76 said: Wait, what year is it again??? 🤣 I saw 38 Special at I’m thinking Mesker Amphitheater in Evansville way back in the day. Same place I saw Motley Crue, Metallica, Poison (what was I thinking), Def Leppard, etc. I saw .38 special at Mesker too. They opened for REO Speedwagon. I forgot about Mesker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostin76 Posted November 5, 2021 Report Share Posted November 5, 2021 12 minutes ago, mrflynn03 said: I saw .38 special at Mesker too. They opened for REO Speedwagon. I forgot about Mesker. That was the concert I saw them at! 38 Special and REO Speedwagon. Man, those were the days. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mrflynn03 Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 My bald ass head is on YouTube now. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 49 minutes ago, mrflynn03 said: My bald ass head is on YouTube now. Don't sell yourself short there...I see plenty of sprouts on that dome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 28 minutes ago, FKIM01 said: Don't sell yourself short there...I see plenty of sprouts on that dome! Should I put maricle grow in my shapoo? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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