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Nov. 4, 2009
Ashes to ashes, Dust to dust
It’s a good thing the 2-drawer file
cabinet that holds all of the old entertainment files is made of
some pretty hefty steel. Otherwise, it would probably collapse on
itself, like a black hole, and disappear.
That’s because one single photo, in
itself, doesn’t weight that much. But, for some reason, when you
combine several hundred photos, press releases, and add in the
ubiquitous manila folders – and then jam all of that into one
compact space, the density increases exponentially, creating a lot
more weight than just the sum of the parts.
But the important thing is
that we still have those files. I’m glad about that, anyway. It
just goes to show, that once in a while, those files still come in
handy.
Take the Mother Hips, for
example. When I heard they were coming, the band name kind of rang
a bell. So, just for the heck of it, I decided to take a look in
the ol’ file cabinet. And sure enough, right around “McNarley’s
Rant” and “The Motet,” was The Mother Hips.
The Hips have been around
since the early '90s, and they’re still at it. Granted, they
haven’t been through The Gorge in quite some time – when I dusted
off their file, it seems the latest paperwork we had was from
1999.
And speaking of dust, it just
so happens the latest release from The Hips is, in fact, named
“Pacific Dust.” The band was kind enough to send in an advance
copy, too.
And it’s really good. Solid
songwriting, a great mix of tunes. The songs touch on everything
from rock, blues, funk, and lyrically clever pop songs. Definitely
worth checking out.
The title cut seems to be
about being lost in a fog, searching for direction and not knowing
exactly where you are. The song appropriately ends with a good
freak-out effect pedal guitar solo.
Which is the perfect
soundtrack for digging out dusty files desperately in need of
updating.
Come to think about it, I
wouldn’t be surprised if the dust they’re singing about is the
same dust I found in their file.
We’ll just have to go listen,
and find out, won’t we?
The Mother Hips will be at
the River City Saloon on Saturday, Nov. 7.
For an interview with the Mother
Hips, click here:
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