I notice in the music press, not to mention any national press that the mention of Jacksonville must also include tongue in check references to Waffle House, rednecks, etc., although the Pitckform review skipped it this time their lack of respect for anyone not living in a “cool” city is pretty obvious. How anyone can form an opinion about a place by spending a matter of hours or never visiting at all? Then again, elitist music “taste makers” are usually trying to further their own careers rather than give an honest review of anything, hence the pugs. While majors may be starting to die off (good) sites like Pitchfork are lining up to take thier place (bad). Meet the new boss; same as the old boss……..

It’s nothing against their music whatsoever, it’s good they’re achieving success especially spawning from the dingy floors of TSI. I wish them further luck.

That wasn’t directed at you, rather Jacksonville as a whole. So, if you took it that way, I apologize.

Hopefully those who know me personally (like you) know I have always been a staunch supporter of local music…..

Plus as I have said before, there are not many more people in Jax more deserving of breaking out than the guys in the Black Kids - regardless of me liking or disliking it. Incidentally I like the rerecordings better than the original version of the ones I have heard. I still find my often find myself singing “you are the girl…” way too often.

I hear soooo much shit talked about Black Kids. Usually, from someone who is in a crappy band or is a failed musician or both. I think people here would rather listen to someone hit “cue” and “play” then anything live that isn’t a bigger band. This is why most bands would rather NOT play in Jax. Why would they, when they get a much better response out of town?

Also, lets be perfectly honest, a large percentage of people would rather go listen to the same songs than support anything new. Let’s see. Fugazi - Waiting Room (check), Mudhoney - Touch me I’m Sick (check). I enjoy the old stuff too, and have a great time listening to it and dancing foolishly, but then again that doesn’t mean that I refuse to listen to new music or support new things. I don’t see any difference between the above mentality and the fact that my dad wants to listen to Creedence and America on a constant basis. Age isn’t what gets you, its giving up on trying to find new things that is the real killer.

This isn’t a call out to support home grown music or art, that has been tried and failed many times. Nor, am I trying to dissuade anyone from getting out there and trying to make things happen for their band or their art or whatever they want to do. This is merely what I think about the perpetual state of things in this little town.

Just Sayin’!

I think there is every reason to gush. They’re bringing much needed positive press to our city. Especially in a segment where we get little if no press, lifestyle publications like music magazines and late night television shows. Anything we can do to generate buzz and show people that Jacksonville isn’t all greyhound racing and sprawl is fine by me and deserves attention and notice from the people in this city.