Looking at the different best-of lists for 2009 and best-of the decade from TSOI contributors there are surprisingly few overlaps. Based on these lists, TSOI opinions on music might diverge more than one might think, however, there is one sure-fire point that all in the TSOI fold are in agreement: Mark Robinson performing live in any form is solid gold (Note that separate Flin Flon shows made best concerts of the decade from Kevin and Avalanche).
His latest incarnation, a collaboration with Evelyn Hurley of Blast Off Country Style, is called Cotton Candy. Cotton Candy opened for a Teenbeat showcase some months ago for a short 30 minute set that consisted mostly of commercial jingles peppered with a few original tracks. The show also featured what I presume is Mark’s son playing a synth version of The Star Wars Theme. Good times. Really Good times.
Here is a live track and a few commercial jingles as performed at The Brooklyn location of The Knitting Factory.
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Download: Cotton Candy – Fantastic & Spectacular + jingles (Live)
This song was recorded live at the Luna Lounge in New York on Halloween in 2002. Mark uses the tried and true method of inserting the city name and “How’s everybody feeling tonight?” in the song to get the crowd cheering. I think he was one “Are you ready to rock!?!” from a perfect rock and roll trifecta. It’s a really great version of one of my favorite Flin Flon songs.
