Boring, close season Friday. Thinking about the time I briefly met Mark Linkous. That room in the basement of the London Astoria. 2004 ish, went with my musician pal Marie Therese. I saw Sparklehorse maybe ten shows. But didn’t enjoy that one. Too many drunk arseholes, only there because it was hip, at the time. Story short, Marie was have a pee, afterwards, when waiting, I saw Mark at an upstairs table having a beer. I said hi & gave him a CD-R of my solo stuff, with hand made, unique artwork. (I had brought it for Marie). Mark invited me to sit at his table. If he had known I was Dave Kusworths guitar player, he would have sat me the fck down. So… About a week later. Marie is playing a festival in Ireland. & Sparklehorse are in the bill. He’s been given a trailer to hang out in. Shared with Radiohead. & Marks band too, of course.x Marie went to see him, after his set. Said- You met Paul? He gave you a disc. He says- yes, I have it, played it lots.. He liked the gentle wordy rap on Where I’m calling from. But particularly mentioned Sky Blue Pink.. Everyone loves that one. Saddest song ever written.. I’m like, how would John Lennon sing this? Neil Young or Robin Zander.? Weird post. Coit please..