Charles Gosher dies

from the Sun City Girls site:

With deep regret, we must announce that Charles Gocher passed away yesterday in Seattle due to a long battle with cancer at the age of 54. He is survived by the two of us who adopted him as a brother 25 years ago and his many friends around the world. He will be missed more than most could ever know. Our thanks to everyone for their support and encouragement during the past three, very difficult years. Many of you were not aware that Charles was ill and that’s because he wanted it that way. Details of a memorial in his honor will be announced soon. ---Alan and Richard Bishop

Name the event and location

Danny G. and Monroe T.

The Greatest?

Minus a couple possible holdouts (Matt Kelly, where are you?), the 2006 Best Ofs are in. Here's an overview of the favorites. I'll try to post mp3s for each soon.

Cat Power - The Greatest
Jed, Micah, Colby, Rick, Kevin R.

The Hold Steady - Boys and Girls in America
Andy, Colby, Rick

Robert Pollard - From A Compound Eye, Normal Happiness
Andy, Micah, Colby

Mission Of Burma - Obliterati
Jed, Micah, Kevin W.

Yo La Tengo - I'm Not Afraid of You...
Kevin W., Colby, Rick

Lookyloos - You're Looking Very Beautiful Man
Jed, Micah, Kevin W.

Carquinez Straits
Micah, Kevin W., Rick

Destroyer - Destroyer's Rubies
Andy, Micah, Colby

Other favorites:
11th Dream Day - Zeroes And...
Mojave 3 - Puzzles Like You
The Walkmen - A Hundred Miles Off
Band Of Horses - Everything All The Time
The Futureheads - News & Tributes
Jack Rose - Kensington Blues