RAW impressions with Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow

Lou is playing solo acoustic shows through the United Kingdom and Ireland! They’re leaving today! Hear 4-Track Man run down the tour dates! Come see Lou, meet Adelle! Buy tix online before they sell out!https://www.bandsintown.com/a/38301-lou-barlowGlasgow 23 November Nice and Sleazy  York 24 November Bluebird  Manchester 25 November YES the Pink Room London 26 November ICA  Tunbridge Wells 27 November The Forum Liverpool 28 November Philharmonic Music Room Dublin 29+30 November Bellobar Limerick 1 December KasbahGalway 2 December Roisin Dubh WATCH this episode on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/bija_BfXYMwShop the Barlow Family General Store for gift season! https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/Support us by joining our Substack and feast on 2+ years of extras! Essays, music, video etc. etc. GIft a paid subscription! https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou re-creates another beloved commercial from the 1970s. This time for the Milton Bradley board game LIFE. Also featured, a new song from Izzy about butts. WATCH on LouTube:https://youtu.be/pwDKdA4dtgkGo to our Substack for extra LIFE commercial cassette recorded nonsense.https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/Go to our store for handcrafted gifts and music-related items for the fast approaching, already arrived, holiday season.https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nothing is off topic this week because there is no topic! Lou and Adelle let the conversation roam from young Lou’s desire to be naked to Adelle remembering the Land of Make Believe. WATCH on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/IFzzv3OaKgkSEE LOU LIVE (U.K. and Ireland)https://www.bandsintown.com/a/38301-lou-barlow?came_from=257&utm_medium=web&utm_source=home&utm_campaign=search_barJoin our Substack for several years worth of writing, music and video!https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/Visit our store for unique and personal gift ideas!https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/RAW Impressions uses Samson Q9U mics, mic stands and the Mixpad MXP144X Use code BARLOW for 15% off Samson Products at:https://www.samash.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hallo-who? Is there anything better than an episode based solely upon the announcement of this past month's birthdays? The answer is a resounding no. 4-Track Man leads Adelle and Lou through the several birthday shout-outs they received this October and it’s awesome! Watch on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/uGpaB_x0v3ojoin our substack for much extra stuff:https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/go to our store for one-of-a-kind gifts for gift season:https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/RAW Impressions uses Samson Q9U mics, mic stands and the Mixpad MXP144X Use code BARLOW for 15% off Samson Products at:https://www.samash.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou doesn't need his glasses anymore (maybe), meanwhile Adelle is adjusting to her new Progressive lenses. 4-track Man reminds us all that nothing is funny these days, including Lou's cover of The Vandals 1982 song Anarchy Burger (hold the government). Adelle finds an LP called Music Machine Part II that has nothing to do with The Music Machine band but Lou plays with it anyway. Super Sonic Transport is also discussed.WATCH on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/SEF9gSF58l0extra stuff on out Substackhttps://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/unique gift items in our store, one of a kind special sh*t https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/RAW Impressions uses Samson Q9U mics, mic stands and the Mixpad MXP144X Use code BARLOW for 15% off Samson Products at:https://www.samash.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou is so excited about his tribute to The Music Machine (his most fiercely beloved band) that he forgets to turn Adelle’s microphone on! The result is the RAWEST RAW Impressions ever. Lou trips over his words and launches half-facts left and right in a desperate attempt to make convert you, yes YOU, into a Music Machine fan. A 4-Track version of The Music Machine’s Some Other Drum is played.WATCH on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/lREJta_w4O4THE MUSIC MACHINE:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttdsvwqUL14&list=RDttdsvwqUL14&start_radio=1check out our Substack for 2 different 4-Track versions of Some Other Drum!https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/it's gift season, get unique things from our store!https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/RAW Impressions uses Samson Q9U mics, mic stands and the Mixpad MXP144X Use code BARLOW for 15% off Samson Products at:https://www.samash.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bamboozled by the times, Lou and Adelle acknowledge they are at a loss for topics to discuss. A random succession of prompts from the 4 Track (called ‘bumpers’) reminds them that they are going on tour soon! The Barlow family will be visiting the U.K. and Ireland as Lou plays 10 solo shows! Glasgow 23 November Nice and Sleazy 7:30  York 24 November Bluebird 7:30 Manchester 25 November YES the Pink Room 7:30 London 26 November ICA 7:30 Tunbridge Wells 27 November The Forum 7:00Liverpool 28 November Philharmonic Music Room 8:00Dublin 29+30 November Bellobar 8:30Limerick 1 December KasbahGalway 2 December Roisin Dubh Watch it on LouTube::https://youtu.be/Zgz2zWb4GH8 Subscribe to our Substack for extra good stuff https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/Now’s a good time to order some handwritten lyrics and holiday baubles form the Barlow Family General Store!https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/RAW Impressions uses Samson Q9U mics, mic stands and the Mixpad MXP144X Use code BARLOW for 15% off Samson Products at:https://www.samash.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou treats Adelle to a wacky practice tape recording from 1984. Mogo (the first incarnation of Dinosaur Jr) performs Lou's song Center of the Universe. Lou then plays it live -and then- shares the recording of the original idea from 1983! Wow! Hear the uninterrupted MOGO version on our Substack! https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/p/sacred-attentionBuy shit from our store:https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/by becoming a paid subscriber to our Substack you get free HQ downloads of Lou's self-releases (there's many) including the Joyful Noise Artist Enabler Series (the original Center of the Universe lives there) .. also Vol 1-5 of crazy-random pod-music...tons of stuff https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/RAW Impressions uses Samson Q9U mics, mic stands and the Mixpad MXP144X Use code BARLOW for 15% off Samson Products at:https://www.samash.com/WATCH on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/1ZtfNxZGtRk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adelle and Lou deliver very special September birthday shout-outs from their very special listeners to their very special loved ones in the very last hour of September!check out Snow Monster!! https://open.spotify.com/artist/3SNfaqPtrLDL48BJETPsXA?si=fFK4MTl5Sm--uGqDVgmVWwsubscribe to our Substack! extra flavor, extra fun!https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/impress Barlow fans with unique Barlow gifts for the gift giving season!https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/RAW Impressions uses Samson Q9U mics, mic stands and the Mixpad MXP144X Use code BARLOW for 15% off Samson Products at:https://www.samash.com/WATCH on LouTube!https://youtu.be/ZpJSFHw8blQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Practicing for the (then) upcoming (now done) trio of Sebadoh shows, Lou plays Sacred Attention from Sebadoh's 1993 Bubble and Scrape LP and further befuddles Adelle with the band's convoluted history.WATCH on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/XOvbugibN0cWant to support our podcasting efforts? Join our Substack and get all kindsa extra things!https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/Want things you can have and hold and gift? Visit our store for handwritten lyrics and arts and crafts and stuff you can wear!https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/RAW Impressions uses Samson Q9U mics, mic stands and the Mixpad MXP144X Use code BARLOW for 15% off Samson Products at:https://www.samash.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is fall, the season, best experienced as a young adult? Adelle and Lou talk about autumn and the progress of The Barlow Family General Store as a spot for small shows, pop-up shopping, and a respite from the 'stress piles' that clutter their home in this transitional time. Lou's on tour with Sebadoh, go!!https://www.bandsintown.com/a/14047-sebadohWATCH on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/5Tqv-lo3pUAshirts , vinyl, handwritten lyrics!https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/join our Substack for a sea of extra content, free (and paid)https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou covers Flipper’s 1982 classic, Life, and breathlessly testifies to the band’s considerable influence on him. Adelle patiently pays witness and comments when she can.  Hear the cover uninterrupted on our Substackhttps://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/WATCH on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/xIPe0h8fy8Enew items in our store! https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/RAW Impressions uses Samson Q9U mics, mic stands and the Mixpad MXP144X Use code BARLOW for 15% off Samson Products at:https://www.samash.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rejoice! Lou and 4-Track Man have done another vintage commercial re-creation. This time a Manhandler '78 Mash-Up! In addition Adelle and Lou chat Flipper (the band), inspired adult film ideas, and ponder the ethics of hugs.WATCH on LouTube https://youtu.be/wtZLxCwdAI0 join our Substack for extra extra https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/The Barlow Family General Store has reopened! get your lathe cut of the RAW Suicidal Tendencies cover (w/Lou B bandana!)!! https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou and Adelle talk about the recent Barlow Family General Canadian adventure. Lou plays two archival requests he meant to play on the tour but did not: Feel Good (from the Canda-centric Lou Barlow and Friends e.p.) and Dragdown Memory (from Winning Losers). The original Lou Barlow and Friends CD e.p. -and- Winning Losers CD e.p. are available, signed, from the Barlow Family General Store (plus personalized lyrics, knitwear, t-shirts etc.)  https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/join our substack for extra stuff and support our podcasting efforts! https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/WATCH on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/Getqm_QlRIw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In advance of the Walk To Defeat ALS event (September 6th in Look Park, Northampton MA at 10 a.m.). Adelle and Lou dedicate this episode to Adelle’s mom Valerie, the inspiration for Adelle’s walking ‘team’ Valerie’s Visionaries. Lou plays a fresh version of the Raw Impressions theme, Adelle reads her acclaimed “Why I Walk” essay, and Lou plays Bob Dylan”s She BelongsTo Me. We hope she enjoys it all! We love you mom! WATCH on LouTube It may not be too late to join Valerie's Visionaries and walk with us and it’s never too late to donate to ALS research!https://secure2.convio.net/alsa/site/TR/Walks/Massachusetts?pg=team&fr_id=16842&team_id=421479Join our Substack for more of Adelle’s beautiful essays and Lou’s music. https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou, Adelle, and Izzy are back from a 12 day whirlwind tour of Canada Michigan, Ohio, and New York state. What happened? Listen and find out! Also, August birthday shout-outs, several of them! 4-Track Man is on task, confusion abounds. Subscribe to our Substack for extra stuffs:https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/Lou is still on tour.. Philly, DC, Pittsburgh and Harrisburg..please consider purchasing a ticket or showing up at the door..https://www.bandsintown.com/a/38301-lou-barlow?came_from=257&utm_medium=web&utm_source=home&utm_campaign=search_barRAW Impressions uses Samson Q9U mics, mic stands and the Mixpad MXP144X Use code BARLOW for 15% off Samson Products at:https://www.samash.com/WATCH on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/l0PsCyKE2UY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou plays 3 unreleased tune fragments for Adelle and tries to explain them. The phrase "shits and giggles" is discussed.The conversation continues for paid subscribers on our Substack!https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/Lou starts a tour this week 8/15! Tickets here!https://www.bandsintown.com/a/38301-lou-barlow?came_from=257&utm_medium=web&utm_source=home&utm_campaign=search_barRAW Impressions uses Samson Q9U mics, mic stands and the Mixpad MXP144X Use code BARLOW for 15% off Samson Products at:https://www.samash.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou's back from tour, he and Adelle are here to catch y'all up. 4-Track Man is fixed and back with another sluggish introduction. Lou talks Dinosaur Jr tour highlights (Built To Spill, Mudhoney, Babes in Toyland, Kurt Vile, etc), Adelle chats about her recent Wisconsin/Minnesota visit and guess which free-form, lo-fi podcast has an official gear endorsement??? US! Samson has joined the RAW impressions family! Thank You!WATCH on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/Ur9QSmBa8YgEven better we have our very first discount to offer our faithful listeners. Use code BARLOW for 15% off Samson Products.https://www.samash.com/ Speaking of TOUR! Lou's Solo Tour and Lou/Bobby Bare Jr song swap are coming up very soon. https://www.bandsintown.com/a/38301-lou-barlow?came_from=257&utm_medium=web&utm_source=home&utm_campaign=search_barYou have a couple more days to order some new t-shirts from our online store. We will reopen the online store when we have returned in Sept with any remaining merch.https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/join our Substack for so, so many extras.. including the new exclusive LP RAW from the POD #5  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou is pulled by forces beyond his control nto covering another Billy Joel song. This timeMatter Of Trust from 1986. He realizes he has more in common with B.J. than he’d like to admit. Adelle quizzes Lou about cannabis and wonders what Billy’s hole -really- looks like. Join our Substack and hear Matter Of Trust without the blabbin’https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/WATCH on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/8dyMBE1menMBEST SHOW with Tom Scharpling!https://open.spotify.com/show/2lC9xeS6SWznmqVAb94y62?si=c41d3fda81d245e8Lou and Adelle and Izzy on tour!https://www.bandsintown.com/a/38301-lou-barlow?came_from=257&utm_medium=web&utm_source=home&utm_campaign=search_bar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the much anticipated July Birthday Shout-Out episode Lou is on tour and stoned. This remote episode features 16 shout-outs including one for Lou from Adelle and 2 for their cats, Pumpkin and Psychocandy. support our podcasting efforts and get extra stuff (music and writing) on our Substack!https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/WATCH on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/6foaaEie-4Q Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.