Jim Dandy:  I have loved that Cheech and Chong piece since the first year it arrived on the charts.  It's priceless.  Thank you.

Nirvana:  That one's making the rounds this year.  It's really cute, though.  You gotta laugh.

Hunkey:  Thanks for that little piece.  I think I've only heard that song once, and was surprised it even existed.  I don't personally know that I would say Thank God it's Christmas, but I'm sure there are those who feel that way.

nivabef:  We really appreciate your post, I don't believe we've heard much from you.  I'm with you in the Dixie Chicks, being from their town, and being a Texas chauvinist.  Antigone Rising, I have heard, but they don't seem to be on my radar much - not sure why.  I liked that piece, though.  They are really high energy.  

I hope to hear more of the White Stripes too, maybe I'll buy one of there 6 (?) CDs.  But, I loved them the first time I heard them.  There are some really interesting indies out there right now.  I'll be bringing some to the fore after all this holiday mess is over.  Thanks again - come often.