Where is firehill from Aug to Sep

I'm working very hard, like a workaholic, but I go to golf course or live in concert as well. So I'm quite Okay.

I'll be here from Aug to Sep.

8/9/07 Littel Feat at Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, CA
9/1/07 Dr.John at Long Beach Blues Festival
9/5/07 B.B. King Blues Festival at Hollywood Bowl
9/7/07 Linda Ronstadt with Kansas City Symphony at Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, MO

Box Set/Buffalo Springfield, etc.

I went to golf course, Alondra GC, in a while. I went to my office at 8am, on this Sunday, worked until 1pm. I went back to my apartment to watch TV, World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational. Tiger Woods won by 8 strokes, wow!

I arrived Alondra GC at 4pm, and teed off at 4:15pm. It's not so crowded today, but I played 10 holes and went home. A few good shots and many bad shots, but I made 2 chip-ins.

I got lots of CDs to listen to. No time to review, so I just show my recent buying.

The Concert for Bangladesh/George Harrison and friends(DVD)
Third Down, 110 to Go/Jesse Winchester
The Best of Van Morrison Volume 3
Three from the Vault/Greatful Dead
30 Years of Maria Muldaur
Sky Prayer/The Best of Alice Gomez
Worrir-Magician/Robert Mirabal
Experience Hendrix/The Best of Jimi Hendrix
Janis Joplin's Greatest Hits
Gold/J.J. Cale
Box Set/Buffalo Springfield

Rolling Stone : SUMMER OF LOVE: 1967

Rolling Stone : SUMMER OF LOVE: 1967
I usually don't buy any magazines about music, but I found this Rolling Stone at Los Angeles International Airport and bought at once. 1967 is one of the important years of rock music. First "Rolling Stone" was published in 1967, Otis Redding died in 1967, Bob Dylan came back after motorcycle accident (this was actually at Carnegie Hall on Jan 20, 1968), Beatles shooting Magical Mystery Tour, Martine Luther King delivered his "Beyond Vietnam" speach in NY, The Grateful Dead released their first album, The Doors debut, Buffallo Springfield's "For What It's Worth" went top 10 (No.7 at peak). Woodie Guthrie died, Montery International Pop Festival... In this issue Rolling Stone shows The 40 Essential Albums of 1967.

Various Artists - Atlantic Blues (1949-1970)

I got "Various Artists - Atlantic Blues (1949-1970)" from Rhino Handmade. This is a limited issue with only 3,000 copies. I'm No.0233.　I don't know if they are shipping CDs by order placed.

Pegi Young

I got Pegi Young's CD today from Amazon. We don't have to say this is Neil's wife's album. Pegi is Pegi. This is a really good folk rock album. Bob Dylan said "the time's they are a-changing", but there is a music which never change.

This CD has a bonus track, "Wrestle Awhile". It starts a few minutes after "I'm Not Through Loving You Yet". I almost missed it.

Neil Young

Neil Young played last three tunes on Pegi's stage.

Pegi Young at Attic:
San Jose Mercury
Pegi at Henry Miller Library:
rust
Pegi Young Debuts in Big Sur

Pegi is here!

Pegi and her band are here.

The Police Reunion Tour at Staples Center

Seats were full of middle aged fans. Opening tune was "Message in the bottle". I enjoyed about 2 hours concert. I like them. However my understanding is they are a pop group, something different from my classic rock heroes, such as Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, etc. So I'm sorry but I don't buy their Cds anymore.

The Police

I will go to The Police's Reunion Tour on June 20th, this week at Staples Center, Los Angeles. BUT!, to be honest, I don't have any CDs of them and know few songs of The Police. So I went to Best Buy this evening and bought " Every Breath You Take". I took some comfort from the fact that I had actually heard some songs, and remembered, such as, "Roxanne", "Message In The Bottle", "Don't Stand So Close To Me", "Do DO DO, De Da Da Da", "Every Breath You Take". I always hear Classic Rock XM Radio/FM, so it seems those songs stick in my head.

Neil Young News: The Archives Released Delayed

Neil Young News: The Archives Released Delayed

It's OK. Yes, I can wait. No problem. I got a ticket of Pegi Young at The Attic in Santa Cruz on June 24. I hope Young will be on the stage.

The Companion® 2 Series II multimedia speaker system by BOSE

I got The Companion® 2 Series II multimedia speaker system by BOSE today. BOSE doesn't sell at discount. I bought it at Best Buy, but it was a suggested retail price itself. They are clever.

I was shut out from my office this morning. My office is an Executive Suite, so I can access my suite 24 hours, 7 days. But the door from the elevator hall to the suites was closed and locked. I don't know why, it should be opened. Anyway, I can't work in my office today, maybe tomorrow too. It could be a trouble for me, because I went home earlier on Friday, you know, it's TGIF (Thank God It's Friday). I have something to finish before Monday. Anyway I can't help it. I went to Best Buy and got speakers.

I'm alone in my office, listening to music every hour, everyday, when I'm in. I usually listen to Deep Tracks, 40 Ch of XM Radio or Concert Vault. I have to listen better sound.

I had a lunch at Yoshinoya, Japanese beef bowl restaurant, then went back to my office. But the door was still closed. Oh my goodness! Now, I had no option but to go to golf course. My game improved significantly at Alondra GC. Just 15 minutes from my office and weekend fee is only $28, very flat course without waters. I didn't keep my score but I remember it was 44, 40. The course is very flat, but it's hard to hit greens in regulation with 6729 yards from blue tees.

For dinner, I went to Inaba, Japanese restaurant, with my old friend with his family again. I had a glass of Sapporo draft beer and Suishin、Japanese sake. Torrance is really nice place to stay for Japanese people. I can live here very conveniently, as almost same or better than in Japan.

Naughty, Bawdy and Blue by Maria Muldaur

I got "Naughty, Bawdy and Blue" by Maria Muldaur today. New release in May. Good blues album. Bonnie Raitt joined with vocal on track 3, "Separation Blues". Raitt said "How great to hear these classic blues again, done up right by one of my favorite singers and the incredible James Dapogny's Chicago Jazz Band. I loved joining in on Sippie Wallaces's Separation Blues".

Pics are album jacket. Signiture of Muldaur, she has her own liner of 4 pages. Muldaur in around 1960, from Bob Dylan's "No Direction Home".

PS: I met Muldaur in early 1990 in Jazz Club in Hong Kong, very small club with only around 50 seats.

Various Artists - Atlantic Blues (1949-1970) - from Rhino Handmade

Various Artists - Atlantic Blues (1949-1970) - from Rhino Handmade
Rhino Handmade released "Various Artists - Atlantic Blues (1949-1970)". Only 3000 copies! This year marks the 60th anniversary of Atlantic Records. Better to order now, isn't it?

Neil Young News: Farm Aid 2007 in New York City

Neil Young News: Farm Aid 2007 in New York City
I want to go to New York! There will be Farm Aid 2007.

The Police Reunion Tour

I got a ticket of The Police Reunion Tour at Staples Center, Los Angeles on June 20. I bought it from a fan at $123.20 including fee, in Ticketmaster market place, because I could find $250 something seat, official ticket only. I'm not a fan of The Police, so $250 is a bit expensive for me even if it's a good location. If it's Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison or J.J.Cale, I would buy it. I don't know very well about The Police and Sting, but, anyway, it's a historic concert, isn't it? Better to go, right?

An Aquarium Drunkard » Neil Young :: A Perfect Echo Vol. I - Pt. I

An Aquarium Drunkard » Neil Young :: A Perfect Echo Vol. I - Pt. I
An Aquarium Drunkard ups "Neil Young :: A Perfect Echo Vol. I - Pt. I" today. Thanks!

Stax 50th Anniversary Celebration [BOX SET] [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED] &Our New Orleans: A Benefit Album for the Gulf Coast

I'm a little bit late, but I got "Our New Orleans: A Benefit Album for the Gulf Coast" and "Stax 50th Anniversary Celebration [BOX SET] [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]" today. "Stax" has a 50 page booklet, really nice jacket.

Monterey Pop Festival

Disc: 1
1. Along Comes Mary - The Association
2. San Francisco Nights - Eric Burdon & The Animals.
3. Homeward Bound - Simon & Garfunkel (Prev. Unreleased)
4. Sounds of Silence - Simon & Garfunkel (Prev. Unreleased)
5. Down on Me - Big Brother & The Holding Company (w/Janis Joplin)
6. Ball and Chain - Big Brother & The Holding Company (w/Janis Joplin)
7. Section 43 - Country Joe & The Fish
8. Born in Chicago - Paul Butterfield Blues Band
9. Wine - The Electric Flag
10. Bajabula Bonke (Healing Song) - Hugh Masekela
11. Chimes of Freedom - The Byrds
12. So You Wanna Be A Rock Star - The Byrds
Disc: 2
1. Somebody To Love - The Jefferson Airplane
2. White Rabbit - The Jefferson Airplane
3. Booker-Lo - Booker T & The MGs
4. Shake - Otis Redding
5. I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now) - Otis Redding
6. Duhn: Fast Teental (except) - Ravi Shankar
7. For What It's Worth - Buffalo Springfield (Prev. Unreleased)
8. Summertimes Blues - The Who
9. My generation - The Who
10. The Wind Cries Mary - The Jimi Hendrix Experience
11. Like A Rolling Stone - The Jimi Hendrix Experience
12. Straight Shooter - The Mamas & The Papas
13. San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair) - Scott McKenzie
14. California Dreamin' - The Mamas & The Papas

I found this CDs at Starbucks this morning. I bought it immediately because of the words "Buy it when you want it". It includes "For What It's Worth" - Buffalo Springfield, previously unreleased. This concert took place June 16 - 18 1967. Wow! 40 years ago! They're still alive!

Back to Torrance, California

I left Travelodge at 9am, visited my customers in Planet Hollywood, Stratosphere, Palace Station, Las Vegas Outlet Center, South Point. It was around 107F today. Very hot! I left Las Vegas for Los Angeles at around 3pm. Photo is around the boarder of Nevada and California. There are 4000-foot mountains in front of me. This business trip was not so successful than expected, but I believe I can do something next time.

PS:I visited a lot of casinos, but this is a business trip. So no gamble, nothing, only business. Believe me.

PS2:I heard rebroadcasting of Bob Dylan's "Theme Time Radio" on XM twice during driving. I also heard Grateful Dead　Special. I don't have many CDs of the Dead, but they has a tune named "Fire on the Mountain", which is a kind of my nickname, isn't it?

Music Magazin (June) and driver license written test

I arrived LAX safely a few minutes ago.

On the flight to LAX, I read Music Magazine (June). I don't buy any magazine usually, but this issue has articles about Bob Dylan's DVD, "Don't Look Back" deluxe edition, which Japanese version was released recently. So I bought the magazine. I already have DVD. Most of the articles are very disappointed because they have nothing new to me, except the interview with D.A. Pennebaker, Director of the movie.

I also studied driver license written test. I have to get California driver license very soon.