Take Me Back Tuesday - 6/26/07

Get out your lighters and listen to the Take Me Back Tuesday:

Are there any bands that you've seen live that didn't impress you, or that sounded better on CD?

The only one I can remember is Annbjorg Lien in 2000. Her band was really, REALLY loud. You have to remember, though, that I wasn't used to going to concerts back then.

Live albums? Love em or hate em? Why?

I generally love them, just because they're different from a regular studio album. Sometimes they can get close to the sound of a real, live concert, but most of them fall short of the real deal.

Mtv started the "Unplugged" concept...do you have any favorites and what are your feelings on the "Unplugged" series.

True story - I had an "Arrested Development" Unplugged album. The thing is, Arrested Development Unplugged is about the same as Arrested Development plugged. Now I'm ashamed that I owned any of their albums at all, except perhaps for their debut and the wonderful "Tennessee" and "Mr. Wendel."

I've heard bits and pieces of other Unplugged albums (the classics - Eric Clapton and Nirvana), but never a full Unplugged album. I do think the Unplugged series is cool, just for something different. However, MTV rarely makes them anymore. Not that I want to hear Three Six Mafia or Fall Out Boy unplugged in the first place.

What is your favorite live act?

It has to be a tie between BeauSoleil and Natalie MacMaster. I've seen BeauSoleil twice and Natalie thrice. If I'd seen the Afro Celt Sound System live yet, they'd be my favorite.

Regionally, I'm a big fan of Taarka. I always try to see them when they come to town.