RAW impressions with Lou Barlow and Adelle Barlow

On this Mini-Music -Monday Lou fulfills his life-long dream of covering Suicidal Tendencies' hit song Institutionalized on the podcast. Adelle listens to Lou sputter on about hardcore, the episode ends before he finishes. HEAR the unexpurgated cover of Institutionalized on our Substack. https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/WATCH the episode on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/ZJKFs66_lzo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey May babies! Just under the wire here's your birthday shout-outs! 4-Track Man personalizes the RAW Birthday Song for each birthday person! This especially sweet episode is followed by an risque account of Lou losing his glasses in a Berlin hotel room. Listener discretion advised! Join our Substack for tour diaries, diaries and an insane amount of unreleased music etc. https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/WATCH on LouTube https://youtu.be/ij9D4VmHs10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In London, Lou discovers the music of 'experimental folk artist' Sam Amidon triggering a discussion with Adelle about country music and 'Americana', a term that annoys Lou. He makes several attempts at playing Adelle a rootsy, new RAW Impressions theme song.Check out Sam Amidon:https://music.apple.com/us/album/salt-river/1771824054Join our Substack!Paid subscribers can hear a complete version of the new song: Angel In The Etherhttps://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/WATCH on LouTube:https://youtu.be/qarN9kiVhqM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the heels of Lou and Bobby's -song swap-, Adelle quizes the boys about their favorite moments of the tour. Bobby tells us about his mom (also a famous singer), his Greyhound, how to pronounce Tammy Wynette's last name, and the latest on Guided By Voices. As the first RAW Impressions interview utilizing modern remote recording techniques, the episode is loaded with technical difficulties. It never derails this fascinating exchange! WATCH ON LouTubehttps://youtu.be/JiU1ivVWW4oGO SEE BOBBY BARE JR! https://www.bobbybarejr.com/ JOIN our g'dam Substack! https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's been no time for podcasting! Lou's been on tour and he and Adelle ran off to the Hudson River Valley right when he got back. Before another tour starts (today!) they have a sec to catch up with their faithful listeners. Lou reveals his love of Paul Rudd.We are writing up a storm and doing LIVE streams on our Substack! Subscribe today! (free or paid there's tons of music and words)https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/WATCH on LouTube https://youtu.be/n224TJLIlCE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Lou comes back from Texas, Adelle leaves to Wisconsin. When Adelle returns Lou is off on another tour. Having had no time to check in with their faithful listeners an emergency episode is in order! They equate keeping their lives in order during this chaotic time to cleaning the litter box. Lou warms up for his shows by playing his song Wave. WATCH on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/eGwZM4z3ohIGO SEE LOU play (on tour with Bobby Bare Jr NOW) https://www.bandsintown.com/a/38301-lou-barlowJOIN OUR SUBSTACK for tour diaries, stories and podcast extras! https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lou and Adelle are "in conversation" this week.Topics include (but are not limited to): annoying phrases (like "in conversation"), acceptable/unacceptable words and whether or not Sting is hot. Barlow Family General Store for "bespoke" handwritten lyrics:https://barlowfamilygeneralstore.com/oh, the extras!https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/WATCH on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/amKKvvwbZ80 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Lou covers two songs that made he and Adelle cry this week. First, Wilco’s I Thought I Held You (from their debut LP A.M.). Second, Adrianne Lenker’s Ruined (from the Bright Future LP). WATCH on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/0t0CUzhfqBg Join our Substack and see our Dinner/Music “live” stream. Adelle made dinner, Lou made songs and they’re gonna do it again, real soon! https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adelle and Lou get heavy with the Outlander talk. Lou thinks Adelle has a crush on Jamie but realizes he is the one with the crush on Jamie. Sick kittens and Adelle’s wisdom tooth removal are not discussed.WATCH on LouTubehttps://youtu.be/65uBhZ5SMrcJoin our Substack for extrs extra stuff.https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone (Adelle, Tiny Tunes Tuesday Guy, Mini-Music-Monday Guy and 4-Track Man) is skeptical of Lou's claim that he has not played Natural One for the podcast. How could have -not- played his most known tune after 2 and 1/2 years of RAW Impressions? Adelle and Lou share their thoughts on regret. Read Lou's Folk Implosion tour diary on duh Substack:https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/WATCH US ON LouTube: https://youtu.be/AAbWXm2Swb0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.