Breeders stay true to their lo fi alt rock roots
Kelley Deal of The Breeders from Dayton discusses Mountain Battles and the band’s continued underground stance. She notes there is no vocal effect, only raw tones, and explains why they avoided mainstream fashion moments while Cannonball remains a standout hit from Last Splash.
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Kelley Deal on Breeders Comeback and Family Ties
Kelley Deal discusses the Breeders’ return with Mountain Battles while noting the band did not disband. She explains members’ other commitments, including Pixies tours, and reveals two new songs date back to 2002 Title TK sessions. The Deal sisters moved to Ohio to care for their Alzheimer’s-stricken mother, finding the situation oddly familiar yet surreal.
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Breeders and The Montana Boys set show at House of Blues
The Breeders with The Montana Boys perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Cleveland at the House of Blues located at 308 Euclid Ave. Tickets are 18 50 dollars through Ticketmaster. Call 216 241 5555 or visit www ticketmaster com for details.
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green prom fashion and myths from The Three Wise Guys
The panel jokes about green attire for prom and the cost of vests, then shifts to birds deaths and counts, noting natural deaths are rare and that millions die yearly from collisions and other hazards. They also discuss folding fitted sheets and domestic life misfires in a light panel format.
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Clean Sweep approach helps overwhelmed owners reclaim order
The column echoes how to regain tidy habits, suggesting hiring help, donating unused items, and using the flylady method to start with a polished sink. It notes that a fresh start can inspire lasting behavior changes and better organization.
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Dear Abby column readers urged to confront abuse and family denial
A reader asks Abby to press relatives to intervene against a violent husband. Abby notes abuse may stem from family dysfunction and urges the daughter to break silence. Another letter discusses a haunted grave marker for a deceased owner, and whether to dig up or remove Sparkle’s stone with a vote to decide.
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