Discount on Blake Sleeves from ClearBags for Vinyl Community members wertsdb71 2026-09-21 | Discount on Blake Sleeves from ClearBags for Vinyl Community members
Better Than Ezra - 2112 Overture, Atlanta, November 19, 2024 wertsdb71 2024-11-21 | Better Than Ezra takes on Rush's 2112 Overture at their recent performance at the Buckhead Theater, Atlanta, GA, November 19, 2024.#betterthanezra@betterthanezratv
Boyz II Men Rocking out in Charlotte, NC 2017 07 13 wertsdb71 2017-07-14 | We all knew Wanya has the vocals but who knew Shawn could rock out on a guitar?! [Sorry for the harsh cut, I ran out of space on my phone!]
2016 UNC Charlotte 49ers Marching Band Debut 2016 part 1 wertsdb71 2016-08-20 | 2016 UNC Charlotte 49ers Marching Band Debut Saturday, August 20, 2016 12:00 PM
Gerry Hemingway and creative musics wertsdb71 2016-03-20 | Wanted to highlight a new musician/composer/interpreter that I've been enjoying of late: Gerry Hemingway. Here I show a few of his early recordings and even a recent CD/DVD release. I hope you enjoy! All the best, Blakehttp://www.gerryhemingway.comAnd email Gerry about his early LP releases!
My Sun Ra Adventures wertsdb71 2016-02-28 | Hello everyone, I'm back for a quick video about my recent adventures in all things Sun Ra! If you are even considering digging into Sonny and his Arkestra, please do read John Szwed's book _Space is the Place_. It will help set the context for much of what Sonny and his gang are working with and through.The Hartmut Geerken / Chris Trent OMNIVERSE book can be purchased here in the US at Forced Exposure: http://www.forcedexposure.com/Catalog/geerken-and-chris-trent-hartmut-omniverse-sun-ra-book/ARTYARD.001BK.htmlOther great Vinyl Community videos about Sun Ra:Rodger Coleman:youtube.com/watch?v=hO1qSAirUPITeddy: youtube.com/watch?v=-XVCAx1-PQEEnjoy!
Marshall Allen and the Sun Ra Arkestra, 2016 02 20 The Ritz Jacksonville, FL video 2 wertsdb71 2016-02-21 | Almost too close with this camera. But it is the best I can do. These guys are absolutely fantastic and left a vibe that is truly magnificent. Must be experienced to be understood is all I can say right now. If you ever get a chance, do your soul a favor and join these guys and gal for a night!
Marshall Allen and the Sun Ra Arkestra, 2016 02 20 The Ritz Jacksonville, FL video 1 wertsdb71 2016-02-21 | ... with special guest Calvin Newborn on guitar!Almost too close with this camera. But it is the best I can do. These guys are absolutely fantastic and left a vibe that is truly magnificent. Must be experienced to be understood is all I can say right now. If you ever get a chance, do your soul a favor and join these guys and gal for a night!
Sun Ra Arkestra Tease wertsdb71 2016-02-19 | Athens, GA / Morton Theater / 2016 02 18Hopefully more to come.... (with a better camera!)
Jonathan Scales Fourchestra - Lurkin (Charlotte, NC 2015.07.11) wertsdb71 2015-07-12 | Last night had the extreme pleasure of catching Jonathan Scales and his Fourchestra at a house concert here in Charlotte, NC. Chaisaray Schenck on drums and Cody Wright redefining how an electric bass should be played. Unbelievably talented cats making some great music. Enjoy!http://www.jonscales.com/homeAnd thanks to Jody at Common Chord Concerts for hosting!http://www.commonchordconcerts.com
COPY THIS! zine and what Ive beep up to these days... wertsdb71 2014-07-20 | Just wanted to get this video together and posted for all of you guys that have been asking about my where-bouts. Thank you for asking, I appreciate it. I am doing well, just have been focused on another passion/obsession of late--preparing and publishing a zine devoted to mini comics!If you are interested in getting your hands on these little zines, please send me a private message and I'll get you the details.The Fantagraphics two-fer deal I mentioned in the video:http://www.fantagraphics.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=2353&category_id=234&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=62
Charles Lloyd records available, MINT, original press beauties! wertsdb71 2014-02-08 | You may recall the FIND we made a year or so ago with the Ebay seller, presball, that was offering some exquisite Charles Lloyd records. Well we have the last of those sets all inspected and ready to ship. Wanted to post an update video here letting you know what we have available. Presball is selling these sets at an amazing price of only $45 and that INCLUDES shipping costs to a USA address! See her Ebay listing here:http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOT-of-5-UNPLAYED-Charles-Lloyd-LPs-Shrink-wrap-open-but-never-played-/221366829540Remember that all proceeds, less ebay fees and shipping costs, are donated to the Louis Armstrong House Museum. So a good cause for some great records for your collection.http://louisarmstronghouse.org
More VCLT Action! Thanks Ferenc and Mike! wertsdb71 2014-02-08 | Time for another pair of VCLT shout-outs to my friends Ferenc Szasz and Mike (fusionsouljazz) for some great surprise gifts that made their way to Charlotte, NC. Check out this video to see a "rare" Jean-Luc Ponty release and a sweet Oliver Lake release. Much appreciated!
Mini Comix follow-up: filling in a couple of holes from my Intro video wertsdb71 2014-01-05 | My last video, the Mini Comix Intro, got such positive feedback that I felt compelled to do this follow-up video to fill in a couple of holes that I left out earlier: new minis, different sizes/formats, "networks", papernets, informational zines.Some information I promised:Bob VojtkoP.O Box 360294Strongsville, OH 44136concealed $1 (or trade)Brain John MitchellSilber MediaP.O Box 18062Raleigh, NC 27619http://www.silbermedia.com/comicsMatt Feazell's Cynicalman site:http://home.comcast.net/~mattfeazell/NAComics.htm#anchor1385523Richard Krauss' Midnight Fiction site:http://midnightfiction.comSteve Willis' Morty the Dog blog:http://www.mortythedog.comColin Upton's site:http://colinupton.tumblr.com
Intro to Mini Comix: Underground, Newave, Modern... wertsdb71 2013-12-30 | Was getting a lot of positive feedback on my previous "mini comix" video that I thought it would be best to put together this very "high level" introduction of mini comix, what they are, where they are believed to come from, what is happening today, and how to find some more information. Presented are a couple of fantastic books Michael Dowers put together (published by Fantagraphics Books) that are must haves if you want to dip into the world of mini comix. I also show a handful of examples from my small collection.A few links to drive you to madness:Richard Krauss' Midnight Fiction site:http://midnightfiction.comAndy Nukes/Meher Dada/Dale Lee Coovert's blog:http://andynukes.wordpress.comAndy Nuke's work on the Michael Roden Catalog: http://michaelrodencatalog.wordpress.comSteve Willis' Morty the Dog blog:http://www.mortythedog.comRick Bradford's Poopsheet site:http://www.poopsheetfoundation.comMatt Feazell's Cynicalman site:http://home.comcast.net/~mattfeazellColin Upton's site:http://colinupton.tumblr.comDan W. Taylor's Weird Muse shop:http://weirdmuse.ecrater.com/c/131399/current-mini-comicsBrad Foster's Jabberwocky Graphix site:http://www.jabberwockygraphix.com
Non-VC: Kevin Eastman / Peter Laird Mini Comics artwork wertsdb71 2013-12-27 | [Non-Vinyl/music related] WARNING: some "adult content" so keep the kiddies at bay, please: A peek at a couple of mini comics that TMNT creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird appeared in before they "broke big" with those mutant turtles.
Google+, Morris, and Phillips wertsdb71 2013-11-24 | Please excuse the short google+ rant I start with. It's all been said but sometimes you just can't help but add to the fire. Show a couple of nice pickups in this video: Butch Morris on Kharma and Barre Philips on Opus One! Yes, that's right. Opus One! ;-DLink to Andrew's (turntabillist) Barre Philips video:youtube.com/watch?v=luHAp_1w4MQ
More Vinyl Flat examples, etc... wertsdb71 2013-10-26 | A video that attempts to show a couple more vinyl flat candidates and my success and failure to get them flattened properly.
VCLT from Andrew (turntabillist) and Jimmy (Earl of Suave) ! wertsdb71 2013-10-26 | A LONG overdue VCLT video showing some great love from Andrew and Jimmy. And a "VC meetup" too! Thanks very much for the gifts!
John Mayer, Charlotte NC, 2013-09-04 encore pt2: Gravity wertsdb71 2013-09-07 | Sharing some video Charity and I took at the John Mayer show. The second of two tunes John performed as encores to his Charlotte, NC 2013-09-04 show at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. (Oh yes, I apologize for the wobbling, I was doing the best I could hand-holding the camera amongst a gaggle of girls grooving around me.)
John Mayer, Charlotte NC, 2013-09-04 encore pt1: I Will be Found (Lost at Sea) wertsdb71 2013-09-07 | Sharing some video Charity and I took at the John Mayer show. The first of two tunes John performed as encores to his Charlotte, NC 2013-09-04 show at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. (Oh yes, I apologize for the wobbling, I was doing the best I could hand-holding the camera amongst a gaggle of girls grooving around me.)
Hated it, but now Love it! Roscoe Mitchells Nonaah wertsdb71 2013-09-07 | I don't generally do contest or thread responses but Rodger Coleman's 100+ subs contest idea really had an easy answer for me so I thought, why not?!" ;-) So here is my entry to the "I Used to Hate It, Now I Love It" contest: Roscoe Mitchell's Nonaah release on the Nessa label. Enjoy!
Rodger Coleman and Sam Byrds INDETERMINATE wertsdb71 2013-09-07 | Great VCLT shows up earlier this week and wanted to give a proper shout out! Thanks very much to Rodger Coleman for sending along the great music. I really dig it and strongly encourage a vinyl release. Additionally, I would look forward to more music like this if at all possible!Get your copy at NuVoid Jazz: http://nuvoidjazz.com
Shout-out to new VC participant Rodger Coleman wertsdb71 2013-09-02 | Wanted to let everyone know of a new vinyl community participant, Rodger Coleman. A class act with a musical background and a vast range of musical interests. Check out his videos and subscribe!http://www.youtube.com/user/rgcoleman9/videos
Recent Vinyl Finds, and more William Parker! wertsdb71 2013-09-02 | Yes, a "recent vinyl finds" from me is a rare thing... but since we have such few "recent finds" I figured "what the heck?" A few pickups from the recent Charlotte "record show" and a recent run to my local record shop, Lunchbox Records, including a William Parker recording.
VCLT from SecOfunk! William Parker Quartet Petit Oiseau wertsdb71 2013-08-30 | Always nice to be on the receiving end of the VCLT (vinyl community love train), especially when it is from the Secretary himself! SecOfunk Van! Watch and hear some great music and me wax about how great this is.... Thanks Van! (And Nicole, Tiffani, and Hammond!)
Hot Lead: Discogs seller justbeamensch wertsdb71 2013-08-25 | You know I like to share great deals and stashes of awesome music. Here is a smaller lead on a dealer that really knows how to give customers quality. Donald and Leslie Jones have a Discogs account (justbeamensch) with some really good quality material. They grade extremely conservatively which makes for great discoveries when you receive the vinyl--very pleased indeed. And they do a very good job with the details of packaging and shipping as well. I recommend that you give them a look:their Discogs page:http://www.discogs.com/user/justbeamenschtheir Ebay page:http://myworld.ebay.com/leslieraejones2012
Vinyl Flat - still going.... wertsdb71 2013-08-24 | Wanted to give an update to the community about my experiences with the awesome Vinyl Flat. Yes, I've "cooked" a few pieces but that was my own doing. ;-) All in all, this handy contraption is worth twice the asking price! (I do strongly recommend using the heating pouch instead of going at it with a kitchen oven.)Take a look: http://vinylflat.com
Trouble In Mind releases: Montibus Communitas and Verma wertsdb71 2013-08-24 | Follow-up to David's (sequoiaflame) video about a couple of Trouble In Mind releases he showed recently. I also picked them up based on his suggestions. One I enjoy and the other I do love! Take a look!http://troubleinmindrecs.com/catalog.html
LeRoi Jones Blues People and Black Music wertsdb71 2013-08-18 | You know I love digging into these great books about jazz music, etc., and I have another one I want to recommend: LeRoi Jones's (Amiri Baraka) "Blues People." This one is a must-read for anyone interested in any of the musics that has originated in the US whether it be jazz, rock, pop, R&B, and, of course, the various blues forms. "Black Music," on the other hand, is a good read if you can overlook the "vitriol" and "hatred" that LeRoi peppers his articles with towards all non-black people.
Opus One (reprise) wertsdb71 2013-08-18 | Wanted to come back to show a few pieces in the Opus One collection, specifically the types of inserts that can be found within the covers. Very little talk about music, though, just graphics and printing. To hear a GREAT radio broadcast with Max Schubel, the creator/owner of Opus One, and host/composer Charles Amirkhanian: http://archive.org/details/MC_1976_02_23or Google "Composer and Opus One Records Director Max Schubel". In that broadcast from 1976 you learn a lot about Schubel and his attention to detail, great modern classical/experimental music, etc.
The Opus One record label wertsdb71 2013-08-07 | Back again with a video focusing on the third of three classical record labels that I am actively seeking out: Opus One. The Opus One record label, created/owned/run by Max Schubel, is truly a unique one promoting very modern classical/avant-garde/experimental music. I've not come across a single release that I did not enjoy and that's saying quite a lot! I hope you enjoy seeing these and that you have a little patience with me when the lights went out. :-D
CRI and New World Records wertsdb71 2013-08-06 | Several people have asked me about the classical music that I'm buying/listening to and thought it be a good idea to show you two labels that reach my turntable more often than not: CRI (Composers Recordings, Inc.) and New World Records.[In the video I make a "big to do" about Otto Luening and completely forgot to tell you the significance: he was one of the founders of the CRI label! ;-D
Josts Free Jazz, Wilmers As Serious as Your Life wertsdb71 2013-08-03 | Back again to talk about a couple of books--one I just finished up this morning and the other that I read a number of months ago but completely forgot to do a video about. Two very good books about the New Music of the 60s/70s that I think you should consider: Ekkehard Jost's Free Jazz and Valerie Wilmer's As Serious as your Life.
Amazing VCLT/Art arrives in Charlotte! (Thanks NoDefInc1124!) wertsdb71 2013-07-30 | A very quick video showing off some amazing artwork that was sent to me as VCLT yesterday. Truth that good karma will come back around every time! ;-DThanks so much Tanya!
Art Ensemble of Chicago - People In Sorrow, Congliptious wertsdb71 2013-07-28 | Hello Vinyl Community. Blake back here with a short video to introduce you to a couple of nice Art Ensemble of Chicago releases on the Nessa label: Congliptious and People In Sorrow. Here I compare the two to each other and then really focus on the marvelous work of People In Sorrow. Truly a masterpiece and I fail to understand why the jazz community doesn't herald this one as one of the greats like Blue Trane, Kind of Blue, and Love Supreme.
New York Art Quartet - call it art wertsdb71 2013-07-20 | Wanted to give a shout-out to Triple Point Records (www.triplepointrecords.com) and their AMAZING project they've done with their New York Art Quartet box set called "call it art." This is one beauty of a set and has "everything" you could ever need with regards to the NYAQ--five LPs of unissued recordings and a splendid book detailing the history of the group and the recordings themselves. It is great to have people that can take on these types of projects and make such art/music/information available to the rest of us. Please do support these kinds of effort when you can. For more images of the this NYAQ box set, try this link:http://burosvenja.com/TRPR_boxset.htmlMike Johnston's WCMU Destination Out show:http://www.wcmu.org/radio/radio_bios.html#4
Bailey Improvisation & Crowe Rare Birds wertsdb71 2013-07-13 | Wanted to offer a couple of book recommendations. Here I talk a little about two books that I've read recently, Derek Bailey's Improvisations and Thomas Crowe's Rare Birds. Background music is one of my favorite slabs of vinyl that I own: Faruq Z. Bey and the Northwoods Improvisers Qbico release Rwanda.
Chris McGregors Brotherhood of Breath, South African Jazz wertsdb71 2013-07-05 | Wanted to share with you all a recent discovery/passion of mine: Chris McGregor and his various incarnations of South African jazz groups such as the Blue Notes, Brotherhood of Breath, etc. Unbelievable to me how little recognition these groups have gotten, comparatively speaking, due to the outstanding music they've left for us and the many influences each of the members have gone on to leave for the rest of the jazz community. Hope you enjoy it!
Eremite Records (and some VCLT from NoDefInc1124!) wertsdb71 2013-07-02 | Late to the game about Eremite Records myself and wanted to make sure you all were aware of them. Picked up some great free-jazz vinyl from them and do intend on supporting them in the future. If you dig what you hear, please to give them some "love."http://eremite.com/eremiteAlso a shout-out to Tanya (NoDefInc1124) for the great tee she sent me!
Another BIG ClearBags Update: the good, the good, and the good! wertsdb71 2013-04-12 | Since the last batch of "double" samples arrived, I have been talking with ClearBags representatives about our concerns over "oiliness," smells, and tacky stripe placement. All of our concerns have been addressed and I wanted to share these with you in this update video. Kudos out to ClearBags for paying attention to our concerns and stepping up to address them to our satisfaction in such quick time!Do check out their line of record collecting products that we, here in the Vinyl Community, helped them produce:clearbags.com/bags/album
Unlikey GRAIL Find: (special for Rob/Boston Paneeks1960) wertsdb71 2013-04-06 | After YEARS of searching for this "boomerang" (a piece you once had, but sold, and now want back!), I've finally gotten it back into the collection. I know, I know... not classical nor jazz... just going back to some of my roots of music collecting for sure. Thanks much goes to to Rob in Boston (Paneeks1960) for his help. I hope you enjoy it.
BIG ClearBags Blake Sleeve Update: the good, the bad, and the ugly.... wertsdb71 2013-03-16 | Update on the "Double" sleeve--the larger sleeve designed to hold all double-LPs, and most triple-LP sets. Also, a demonstration of what to look out for to ensure you are getting the true "blake sleeve" and not an offshore knock-off. Link to the flapLESS "Double" sleeve:http://www.clearbags.com/bags/album/12-15-16-x-12-15-16-no-flap-crystal-clear-album-cover-100-pieces-blpdnf.html
Choice Charles Lloyd LPs available wertsdb71 2012-12-15 | Yes, back with an update on the really nice, case-fresh Charles Lloyd LPs we ran into a number of months ago. Check out the video to see how we're working together to get you these beautiful LPs with all proceeds going to the Louis Armstrong House Museum. Find presball on ebay and contact her to get your own set:http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOT-of-5-UNPLAYED-Charles-Lloyd-LPs-Shrink-wrap-open-but-never-played-/221136899909?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item337cc94f45
Inner Sleeves have finally arrived! wertsdb71 2012-12-15 | Finally have gotten my hands on the corrected ClearBags inner sleeve we've been working on for nearly a year now, it seems. Watch to see these bad boys in action and to see how you can get your own. Please make sure you call them and register yourself with "the Vinyl Community" so that you can get $3 off each pack of record-related sleeves you order from them! $3 a pack off helps!Link to the ClearBags listing:http://www.clearbags.com/catalog/product/view/id/5542
Schematics for a Blank Stare arrives! wertsdb71 2012-12-15 | Yes, I have my copy (or two!), do YOU?! Some congrats going out to Jeff and David for this cool project. And even more babbling about the music itself. Please do yourself and others a favor, get yourself a copy soon!David's (seqouidflame) video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bMlONIoqHoJeff's (TheRecordFiend) videos:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtWdTQQs-Qchttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mucGZrR0OIA
HOT Lead!!! Black Saint, Soul Note, AboutTime, Enja, Steeplechase, etc... wertsdb71 2012-12-02 | Another HOT HOT HOT lead on some "brand spanking new" Black Saint, Soul Note, AboutTime, SteepleChase, Enja, Delmark, ECM, Red, DDQ, Cadence Jazz, and etc. And at 50% the regular asking price (which, considering this stuff is case fresh, makes it even a more remarkable deal)! Cadence / North Country Audio 50% of LPs sale:www.klompfoot.comWhen using their search tool, search by label name using one-word versions of the label name. For example, search for "blacksaint" for Black Saint, "soulnote" for Soul Note, etc...Their fine print:"- put code TGLPS50 in the comments field.- the discount will be made when we process your order and charge your card.- there is a minimum order of 10 pieces.- you must order using our online system at www.klompfoot.com- free shipping does not apply.- you can order multiple quantities of a single item (this only applies to new items, used items are only 1) and we will fill if available. If we are unable to fill we will email you accordingly."Let me know if you have any questions and I'll try to help.Enjoy, Blake
Problem Blake Sleeves from BagsXL wertsdb71 2012-11-03 | Quick video detailing the problems surfacing with the "blake sleeves" that are being sold in Europe from BagsXL. Please take a look at the differences I show and explain in this video to see if you have received any of these sleeves that are bad.Yes, we've identified the problem and are getting replacements made. Please contact BagsXL and/or ClearBags if you have these sleeves.
