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Phoenix
Thanksgiving. For years it’s brought people together to feast on turkey. In honor of this joyous American holiday, 20 Watts has decided to elucidate you, fine reader, on the many bands named after a variety of fowl. We bring you our very special Thanksgiving 20, based on artists named after a variety of avian creatures.
So what’s the very best of bird-themed music? 20 Watts’ STAFF has the answer in our tenth 20 installment. Watch for new 20s each Thursday, only on 20 Watts, and check out our previous 20s below!
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The Dead Live On
I had the good fortune of getting a ticket to last night’s Dead reunion (w/Allman Brothers opening) at Penn State. The scene was electric (and hazy) inside the arena as remaining Grateful Dead members Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and Bobby Kreutzmann played a two and a half hour set for the crowd, which included some sing-along favorites like Franklin’s Tower, Truckin’ and Touch of Grey. Rumors have been swirling the past couple of months about a possible nation-wide reunion tour in 2009. We will have to wait and see… Continue reading
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