RAW impressions with Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow

From the RAW archives, 4-Track Man consolidates 3 classic RAW shows for one glorious hour devoted to Lou's slavish re-creations of his 3 most-favorite novelty songs of the 1970's. The Streak, Convoy and Kung Fu Fighting! Lou non-ironically considers these among his greatest achievements. This put him in a great mood for these 3 shows and he and Adelle's conversations before and after are simply delightful. A wonderful introduction to the RAW Impressions podcast if 4-Track Man says so himself.The best way to support the ongoing podcasting, live event, retail store juggernaut that is Barlow Family General is to shop our store. Lou does bespoke lyric art, sells hard-to-find vinyl from his bands and Adelle has curated a super cute/functional selection of home goods, gifts and a dwindling selection of her own knitwear (get it before it's all gone)! Everything we sell that's not us is from indie DIY creators like ourselves.https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/online shopping 24/7.. OR open by appointment in Greenfield MA, meet and greet style, for shoppers and fans alike! Good times!hello@barlowfamilygeneralstore.net

Lou and Adelle recap their time on tour with Band Of Horses and DInosaur Jr.The second single from DInosaur Jr's new LP There Near is 'out' now https://youtu.be/zS-yOS2HEGk?si=KsBiL7LudMnR6er7the Barlow Family General Store is happening now 24/7, handwritten lyrics, fun gifts etc etc https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/

Lou plays an old song about current issues. Adelle and Lou review an old movie (Phantasm) and a new movie (Hail Mary). 4-Track Man abides. There's still a few tickets left for Lou's 60th Birthday Variety Show Bash, August 7th at the Shea Theater in Turners Falls, MA https://sheatheater.org/d/23306/Shea-Presents-Lou-Barlow's-60th-Birthday-and-Variety-ShowAs always, and, possibly, forever, The Barlow Family General Store offers practical, tasteful gift items, Lou's music ephemera (handwritten lyrics anyone?), and Adelle's knitwear.online:https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/and in person, by appointment:hello@barlowfamilygeneralstore.net

Lou and Adelle are back and discussing a mere fraction of all the stuff that's happened to them in the last two weeks. Topics include the influence of Pete Holmes, festival fashion, the bosom of Wilco and Lou's upcoming 60th birthday bash variety show! Get your tickets!!https://events.leapevents.com/event/-lou-barlow-s-60th-birthday-bash-variety-showThe Barlow Family General Store is open all the time on-line:https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/And by appointment:hello@barlowfamilygeneralstore.net

Can't quit the birthday shout-outs, we -won't- quit the birthday shout-outs!! 4-Track Man officiates this HBD episode in classic, awkward, style with requests dating back to March! Whoops! If you mistakenly believe our birthday shout-outs aren't as exciting as our usual episodes, Adelle thinks this is the best shout-out episode ever, so there's that.Lou is on a West Canada tour!-------------------------------------------June 9- Rickshaw-VancouverJune 10-Crown and Thieves-West KelownaJune 11-The Royal-NelsonJune 12-Modern Love-CalgaryJune 13-The Buckingham-EdmontonJune !4-Black Cat Tavern-SaskatoonJUNE BARLOW FAMILY GENERAL STORE POP UP WEEKEND!!---------------------------------come hang out with us while the Green River Festival rages (Kurt Vile. Geese, J Mascis etc etc)11-4 Satuday June 2011-4 Sunday June 21vinyl, crafts, craft supplies, vintage clothing.. us!.. it's always fun44 Chapman St.Greenfield MA 01301

Lou and Adelle check in about the anticipated Dinosaur Jr summer tour with Band of Horses. The show begins an ends with a 'song' Lou recorded in 1982: Automatic Banana Peelers. for music, good gifts, craft kits and hand knits:https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/Substack is a nice way to support our podcasting efforts!https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/

What's this? An interview? Why yes, it's a proper interview. How unusual for this RAWcast! Lou and Adelle have the pleasure of chatting with Melissa Auf der Maur about her new 90's rock memoir "Even the Good Girls Will Cry". As a tribute to this analog Queen, Lou does a cassette enhanced re-creation of a pivotal passage from the book: a fight between her friend Bruce (later of Godspeed You Black Emperor) and her 'grungefather' Billy Corgan. P.S. the book is great! (for real)Order a copy of her book here https://www.powells.com/book/even-the-good-girls-will-cry-a-90s-rock-memoir-9780306833755?condition=Newfor music, good gifts, craft kits and hand knits:https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/support us by becoming a subscriber:https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/

Lou and Adelle just got back from Adelle’s mom’s memorial/celebration of life in Wisconsin and can’t find their way in front of the microphones yet. In the meantime please to enjoy this, from April 23, 2023, RAW Impressions 24! Featuring Lou’s stunning medley of Wrigley’s gum commercials and a whole lotta dirty talk, this one is RAWer than most. Here's the original Substack post (free for everyone!) with the original commercials synched to the medley PLUS chords and lyrics for anyone crazy enough to recreate it! Why not? Be a hero at your next Gen X gathering! https://open.substack.com/pub/barlowfamilygeneral/p/big-double-juicy?r=271i7e&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=trueA new infusion of vinyl now! Lou's 'Sentridoh- Really Insane' , a collection of early recordings! available now, signed! https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/shop online OR... we take appointments! Drop us an e-mail or call (413) 512-7474 (we dare you to leave a message/birthday shout-out!).https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/Join our Substack, it's deep well of personal and podcast related CONTENT. There's lots of stuff including Adelle's emotional essays and the bottomless bucket that is Lou's barely released niche music!