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03 July 2008

50 Bands, 50 States I think it's kinda neat, anyway. And with a total of 150 selections, there ought to be something for everybody to disagree with.

post by: box at: 14:04 | 10 comments

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posted by box 03 July | 14:08

Everyone knows that Ghostland Observatory is the best new band out of Texas (and that's saying something - Austin seems to breed rock bands like rabbits).

posted by muddgirl 03 July | 14:20

I'm not sure I understand how new a group has to be in order to be a 'new band.' Arkansas' entry is The Gossip, for Chrissake.

posted by box 03 July | 15:55

California:

All-Time Best Band: The Beach Boys
All-Time Best Solo Artist: Dr. Dre
Best New Band: Health

Don't think so.

posted by danf 03 July | 16:00

Well, I could definitely argue for the Beach Boys...

posted by muddgirl 03 July | 16:14

Lots of competition, no doubt, but I'm thinking Grateful Dead for all-time best CA band.

posted by box 03 July | 16:48

I depends on the genre, but I don't even look at the BB's as being a BAND. I mean, how much live music did they play (I actually saw them and they were not that great).

(OMG, the Eagles just came into my mind. . .may providence strike me down!)

posted by danf 03 July | 17:45

And is it just me, or is there no West Virginia page at all? Have they never heard of Hasil Adkins?

posted by box 03 July | 20:19

Let's go ahead and tentatively give Karma to Burn the WV group spot. I've got no idea who the best new band is, though.

posted by box 03 July | 20:24

Ha. The Beach Boys are playing Beloit Riverfest, for gosh sakes. It's like a downscale (Milwaukee) Summerfest. Just in case you've forgotten them, a few of their hits are listed.

But then so is JFJ, who I may need to go see.

(Meanwhile, the Wisconsin best new band is Bon Iver. *nods* But definitely for Iron & Wine fans.)

posted by stilicho 04 July | 03:48

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