Open Spin 9/28/09

Open Spin #2 took place as storm clouds raged, lightning struck and as Jim and Pam transformed the Hops House into a Halloween Hall of Horror. (Lots of H's). With the success of the previous Monday under our belts, we now were faced with the impossible task of figuring out what to play this time. Rusty brought a crate full of show tunes.... yeah, that's all I have on that one. So here is the list and a pic from the night.

1. Bob Y. - Ry Cooder - "Paradise and Lunch" - Side 1
2. Mike T. - Big Star - "#1 Record" - Side 1
3. Rusty W. - The Blasters - "Blasters" - Side 1
4. Dodd E. - Limelighters - "Our Men in S.F." - Side 1
5. Jim F. - Electromagnets - "Electromagnets" - Side 1
6. Bob Y. - David Lindley - "El Rayo-X" - Side 1
7. Mike T. - Eli Paperboy Reed - "Roll With You" Side 1
8. Bob Y. - Ry Cooder - "Paradise and Lunch" - Side 2
9. Mike T - Radiohead - "The Bends" - Side 1
10. Jen S. - Jump in the Saddle Band - "Self Titled" - Side 1
11. Mike T - Sufjan Stevens - "Illinoise" - Side 1

Open Spin 9/21/09

Monday Sept, 21st 2009 was the first JP Hops House "Open Spin" night and it couldn't have turned out better! There was a great crowd and the music was amazing. The whole concept of the "Open Spin" came from a conversation between Jim, Dodd and myself over a few nights. It started as a discussion about the best album sides, not song or full albums, but the individual sides. Over the next few days and weeks more folks started to put in their votes for best side. The idea was simple: One night a week. One Side Per Person. No Stops. We set a date, made some posters and dug in the closet for all of our own personal favorites.

Thank you to everyone who brought their LPs. It was a great first night and I'm looking forward to next Monday night @ 8:00. There are 12 slots a night. The JP Hops House is located at 2317 South Highway 6 in Houston, Texas - one block north of Westheimer on Highway 6. Here's the list from 9/21/09:

Mike T. --- The Beatles "Abbey Road" --- Side B
Bob Y. --- Dave Edmunds "Rockpile" --- Side 1
Trent M. --- Pulp Fiction Soundtrack --- Side A
Ian --- Emerson, Lake and Palmer "Trilogy" --- Side 1
Rachel --- Ben Harper / Blind Boys of Alabama "There Will be a Light" --- Side B
Matt H. --- Davis Grisman --- Side A
Dodd E. --- Peter, Paul and Mary "1700" --- Side A
Steve F. --- Jackson Browne "Late for the Sky" --- Side A
Jim F. --- Camel "Mirage" --- Side 1
Rusty W. --- Leon Redbone --- Side 1
Tim W. --- Rick Wakeman "Journey to the Center of the Earth" --- Side 1
Bob Y. --- Southside Johnny Jukes "Hearts of Stone" --- Side 1
Mike T. --- Fillmore the Last Days --- Side 4
Mike T. --- Harry Nilson "Son of Schmilson" --- Side A