In case you haven’t been routinely tuning in lately:
The current Saturday Night Live cast has really hit its stride this year. Week after week, the show offers up tight skits, complete with terrific performances from Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Kenan Thompson, Jason Sudeikis, Andy Samberg, and others.
This past weekend we were treated to “The Mellow Show,” which should be particularly hilarious to fans of Triple A. It featured Andy Samberg as Jack Johnson hosting a talk show, with guests Dave Matthews (Bill Hader) and Jason Mraz (host Joseph Gordon-Levitt). The writing is spot-on and the cast members and host are great, but it’s a visit from a surprise special guest that really turns this talk show on its ear . . .
Pearl Jam taped a stellar session during the ACLF in October that will run on Austin City Limits TV on November 21st (check your local listings). For a time-lapsed view of the preparations and performance (an exposure every six seconds), check this out:
There have been many songs about baseball and a few have honored the no hitter thrown by Doc Ellis on June 12, 1970. This is the best representation of that event we’ve ever seen.
If you ask us (and even if you don’t, because hey, it’s our blog), the Kooks are one of the most underrated bands in Triple A. We can’t wait to hear what they have to offer on their next studio record, but in the meantime, we were happy to come across this link. It offers streams of some great acoustic covers of theirs. Four terrific tunes that we either worked or wished we had: “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley, Coldplay’s “Violet Hill,” MGMT’s “Kids,” and “Young Folks” by Peter, Bjorn and John.
Six-month-old Hank Ittigson is pictured here, taking his first subway ride on a recent visit to New York City. Whether he’s bemused by Gary Numan’s “Cars” coming from the man next to him or just enjoying the to and fro — clearly the kid has the right attitude for the Big Apple!
The beautiful video for the Swell Season’s “Low Rising” has debuted. Directed by Sam Beam (Iron & Wine), it’s a tender glimpse into the ups and downs of an evolving relationship.
