Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Thanks to Robo for bringing to my attention another sadly missed passing of a super-star (I never even heard about it till now): Mr. Miyagi, we'll miss you. Here's a tribute.
Today, Wonkette takes a moment to examine the many expressions of Anderson Cooper.
"Sam", the dog named the ugliest in the world three years running, has officially passed away. Take a moment, if you need to.
Ceramic Duck (I refuse to use the alternate, more gothic spelling) and Vicariously Through Cats play the 40 Watt. I really like this time of year when you can see lesser-known bands play big venues. The crowds maybe sparse, but the sound is great and it's an easy path to the bar.
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
There's a foodbank benefit tonight at the Georgia Theatre starring The Chasers, Sleepy Horses, The Bearfoot Hookers, and others. The whole thing kicks off around 8PM and is for a great cause. And for all you folks who want more early shows, go represent! More info here.
Monday, November 28, 2005
For folks who are into downloading bittorrents, here is the Drive-By Truckers set from Saturday night at the Tabernacle in Atlanta. This show was the 20th anniversary of Patterson Hood and Mikey Cooley playing together, originally in Adam's House Cat, so the mood was festive. Athens' guest musicians Fran Capitanelli (The Tom Collins) and John Neff (everything) joined in on the fun. Thanks to Sloan Simpson for recording the entire night.
Pictures from the show that someone on the fan listserv took are here. It also includes pictures from the Alabama Theatre gig from the night before.
In other Athens music news, Widespread Panic, who tends to keep their charity contributions subtle and out of the public eye, has announced that they will be doing a charity show at the Roxy Theatre in Atlanta on 12/28, the night before their annual two-night run at Philips Arena. Tickets are expensive, but I guess that's the point. Lots of money will hopefully be raised to promote music education in schools.
Pictures from the show that someone on the fan listserv took are here. It also includes pictures from the Alabama Theatre gig from the night before.
In other Athens music news, Widespread Panic, who tends to keep their charity contributions subtle and out of the public eye, has announced that they will be doing a charity show at the Roxy Theatre in Atlanta on 12/28, the night before their annual two-night run at Philips Arena. Tickets are expensive, but I guess that's the point. Lots of money will hopefully be raised to promote music education in schools.
Hey y'all, welcome back (arrrgh). As long as we gotta be back at work and not continuing to gorge ourselves with turkey (or Tofurkey for those who don't have tastebuds), drop a line in the comments to let everyone know what you experience that was great over the holidays. Especially if you have a great recipe. Or tips to get all your Christmas shopping done quickly and cheaply. (Hope everyone I know likes pencils.)
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Athens makes yet another list. This one seems a bit odd to me though. While the city definitely has cheap rent, I wouldn't necessarily consider it a haven for "young professionals."
If anyone's looking for some good road music for the break, go download The Mendoza Line's "Catch A Collapsing Star" - it's about the catchiest song I've heard in forever. That album's damn good too. Big ups to the McArdles!
For anyone out there killing time today (especially those who don't read the comments) feel free to explore, and if you know something add to, the interesting history of the seminal Scottish band Big Meat.
If you're still around tonight you can see the Normaltown Flyers play their annual Thanksgiving show at the Georgia Theatre. And on Friday, The Bearfoot Hookers are playing two sets at the Caledonia.
Those willing to make the drive to the ATL can also see the Drive-By Truckers headline the Tabernacle. Much more on that here (it's an early show, so make sure to read up).
Happy Thanksgiving, Y'all!
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
It's the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and chances are that you may not be doing much at work on Wednesday, so why not head downtown for some music tonight and stay out a little late. Portland's Jerry Joseph (Jackmormons, Stockholm Syndrome) will be at the Caledonia supporting his solo effort Cherry. It'll be two sets of acoustic guitar-based songs. While that may sound a little on the snoozy side, it's definitely not. Jerry is a fantastic songwriter who can really bring a song to life, and actually have something to say while at it.
If you are looking to crank up the volume a few notches, Mother Jackson will be over at the Tasty World tonight. If neither of these work for you, there is always karaoke at any number of bars in town. Don't scare the neighberhood.
Here's a few pics from Saturday night's show at the Caledonia, taken by man-about-town Daniel Pieken. You don't need to log-in to see the pictures, just click the image on the first page. Looking at these has me wondering who went home with the fish. Anyone know?
If you missed the post yesterday in the comments section, let it be known that James Potts II, a.k.a. the "rock and roll lawyer," has a new t-shirt design up on his website for those who are looking to get something for free in exchange for being a walking advertisement. The shirt quality is good so why not right?
If you missed the post yesterday in the comments section, let it be known that James Potts II, a.k.a. the "rock and roll lawyer," has a new t-shirt design up on his website for those who are looking to get something for free in exchange for being a walking advertisement. The shirt quality is good so why not right?
Monday, November 21, 2005
If you were at Saturday night's show at the Caledonia, you might be interested in refreshing your memory with a bit torrent of the Star Room Boys Trio set. If you weren't there, you should download it for a hint at what you missed. Great set, great night, great time! Thanks to all involved for putting on a terrific event (and here's hoping that we get more SRB in the future)!
How'd y'all's past week(end) go? Anyone else catch that kick-ass show at the Caledonia Saturday night? Drop us line in the comments and let everyone know what is good so we can all partake.
Athensmusic.com has a nice new feature that utilizes Google Maps technology to give a brief walking tour of Athens music venues. Check it out.
Friday, November 18, 2005
Thers is yet another interesting new way to check out bands and songs on the internet. This one is called Pandora and basically you type in a band you like, then it suggests other stuff you may like. It starts playing the suggestions and you can skip to the next song if you like. I just started playing around with it by typing in a couple of bands and so far it's been pretty interesting. Not that I like everything it suggests, or that some of its suggestions even sound much like the one I said I liked, but it's a good way to listen to tunes online. Subscription is totally free unless you don't want ads, in which case it's then $3-4. Can't complain about that.
FRI: The always-wonderful Venice Is Sinking plays two sets at the Caledonia tonight. First as a duo under the moniker "Is Venice Sinking" at around 10PM, then a full band set later (around 1AM). That's twice the greatness. If only the weather was warm enough for it to be outdoors.
Also of interest, the Dromedary Quartet heads up Athens 441 tonight at the Morton Theatre. More here and here and here.
SAT: Pretty much all you need to know is listed above. It's gonna be a damn good show. Much more here and here.
However, there's also Bob Hay & The Jolly Beggars earlier in the evening. Their playing what sounds like a cool benefit show, but since I heard about it through AMdC, I'll let them explain it.
And finally, Redneck Greece's new Saturday shows at Jot 'Em Down continue.
While not a band from Athens, Slobberbone was definitely a band with ties to Athens. Lead singer/songwriter Brent Best has put one of his guitars up for sale (one that he has taken on every tour) as well as an original 1st edition Crow Pot Pie. Thought someone that happens to see this might be interested in these items and possibly able to help Brent out. If you are not familiar with Slobberbone, they are no more but certainly have a wealth of great albums you should check out. The first (actually, the 2nd) time I saw them live, I decided right then and there that they were one of the best "bar bands" I had ever seen. I am still sad they broke up.
Thursday, November 17, 2005
So remember a while ago when I asked all you lazy bastards to give us the low-down on exactly what type of perfume strippers wear? Well, some Googlists swooped down and solved the enigma.
As a sidenote, a friend of mine who used to also do stripper make-up (apparently, that's a big business for burgeoning make-up artists) said it wasn't a perfume at all, but rather some sort of body lotion (she named it, but I've since forgotten). Anyway, glad the mystery is finally starting to unravel.
(Also just for the record, we are now the #1 site on Google for "stripper perfume", which I find to be totally awesome.)
Vet Pharmacist delivers a special "animal hijinks" set of weird news links...
First, the Otters have won the government's controversial "War on Otters" (check out the pricetag too!).
Second, there's one less sparrow in Amsterdam tonight. Don't mess with professional dominoists. Seriously, I think they wouldn't shot a human for less at that point.
Finally, there's really no joke here, but for the animal lovers, here's another story about that extra-huggable panda cub's upcoming public debut. (Yes, TDJ has gone soft.)
It's cold. Gettin' colder tonight. So make some coffee, bundle up, and mellow out with The Good Ship on WUOG's (90.5's) "Live in the Lobby" around 8:00-ish. Don't forget: liquor warms the soul. (I think.)
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Brown Frown plays what I'm told is their last Athens show of the year at the 40 Watt tonight. So if you wanna hear their new material (and trust me, you do), then now's your chance. Music Hates You is also on board. That's a lot of loud. And probably a lot of drinking and cursing too. That, my friends, is a recipe for awesome.
And hey, as far as shows tonight go you could do a lot worse.
The Engine Room (call it Room 16 if you want, it'll always be the Engine Room to me)
Eugene, OR has no good bars.
TTO and I were invited by some of her classmates to go out this past weekend. Being that we have no friends, we were excited to have been asked. "Give us directions to the bar" we said.
Upon arrival, we discover that the bar is in a strip mall... and it's a sports bar.
We were sure there'd be no one inside the bar but crusty old men. Much to our surprise, it was filled w/ college students. Keep in mind... we're not talking about "Franky Freshmen" and "Susie Sophomores". These were older, grad student-looking folks who would likely spend alot of time on the Pulaski St. end of downtown Athens...
Let me just say this one more time for emphasis... College students in Eugene hang out in a sports bar that's located in a strip mall!
This made me miss the Engine Room... but it also made me feel guilty for spending my last few years in Athens w/o frequenting my old bar.
So, be sure that you don't take the cool Athens bars for granted. You could be in a strip mall in Eugene, OR watching celebrity poker on ESPN.
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Also, for no reason: a pervy cactus.
Monday, November 14, 2005
Here's to hoping they include "Saved By The Bell" episodes.
Hey y'all. Don't know about everyone else out there, but I'm coming off a long week and going into another sure-to-be long one. Gotta catch some fun when you can, so let us know what y'all enjoyed this past week of your lives. Share the wealth.
Friday, November 11, 2005
In an effort to promote community developement, an anonymous donor has given a very large amount of money to the Kalamazoo school district. This donation will ensure that every high school graduate in their district gets a full, or partial, 4-year scholarship to any Michigan college of their choice! Now how's that for generous?
And if you haven't heard by now, Pat Robertson is an idiot. Earlier this year, he called for the President of Venezuala to be assasinated. In his latest media stunt, he told the people of Dover, PA (who voted against Intelligent Design being taught in their schools) that if they have a disaster in their area, not to turn to God, since they rejected him from their city. And though the article I linked to this morning doesn't say it, I heard on the radio that he told them to turn to Darwin instead of God when they needed help! Now why do a million people a day watch his show? No seriously...why do they?
Last but not least, if you think the Beatles get enough airplay as it is, now they have a new territory to conquer...space!
And if you haven't heard by now, Pat Robertson is an idiot. Earlier this year, he called for the President of Venezuala to be assasinated. In his latest media stunt, he told the people of Dover, PA (who voted against Intelligent Design being taught in their schools) that if they have a disaster in their area, not to turn to God, since they rejected him from their city. And though the article I linked to this morning doesn't say it, I heard on the radio that he told them to turn to Darwin instead of God when they needed help! Now why do a million people a day watch his show? No seriously...why do they?
Last but not least, if you think the Beatles get enough airplay as it is, now they have a new territory to conquer...space!
Our friend Mike (from CommentaryDVD) recently wrote Greg Dulli (of The Afghan Whigs / The Twilight Singers) with one of life's tough questions... and he responded. (Scroll all the way to the bottom.)
Man, the late-November slowdown is in full effect...
Mother Jackson members not included.
FRI: A cool rare appearance by Kimberly Morgan & The Everloving Band at Flicker tonight. Really, truly if you love classic country music (or if you don't and just wanna be impressed), this is the show to see. It's been said 100 times over, but her voice and Loretta Lynn's ain't that far apart. And it's an early show (8:30-9ish), so even the old folks can go! Very worth your time. (And in case you missed it, here's our interview with her from earlier this year.)
Also, later that night there's Bloodkin over at Gus' of all places. You know, if you feel like a walk.
SAT: Where the hell is everybody? Oh, that's right, getting drunk and watching the game. Go Dawgs!
Anyway, there's always some late-night booty-shaking with the Krush Girls at the 40 Watt. Pick up on drunk people to the hits.
Mother Jackson members not included.
FRI: A cool rare appearance by Kimberly Morgan & The Everloving Band at Flicker tonight. Really, truly if you love classic country music (or if you don't and just wanna be impressed), this is the show to see. It's been said 100 times over, but her voice and Loretta Lynn's ain't that far apart. And it's an early show (8:30-9ish), so even the old folks can go! Very worth your time. (And in case you missed it, here's our interview with her from earlier this year.)
Also, later that night there's Bloodkin over at Gus' of all places. You know, if you feel like a walk.
SAT: Where the hell is everybody? Oh, that's right, getting drunk and watching the game. Go Dawgs!
Anyway, there's always some late-night booty-shaking with the Krush Girls at the 40 Watt. Pick up on drunk people to the hits.
Thursday, November 10, 2005
The Japanese are always coming up with something. This time it's a heated bra to help fight against high fuel prices! It's a really interesting idea. Who wouldn't want to keep their boobies warm in the middle of winter? The thing that cracks me up though is the boa that serves as a scarf! Or what about the chilli pepper-like pendant that dangles in the middle? Those are some random design features right there. Still though, warm boobies?!?!
And speaking of random, here is an entertaining video for your work day pleasure. Prince, James Brown, and Michael Jackson all on one stage. Suprisingly, Prince might take the cake for weirdness on this particular clip. But it got me thinking to what it'd be like to have these three go on tour together. Freakin' awesome. I'd definitely pay for that!
(Thanks to Hillary for keeping us in good links.)
Thanks to Hillary for hipping us to the fact that the world's most dangerous living gangsta rapper, once given murder as a case, will now be pimping hot dogs. Seriously.
Summer Hymns headlines the 40 Watt tonight, brining the full act to the stage for the first time in a while. The oft-delayed new album is in its final stages and we should see something early next year, I hear. No idea on why they're all of a sudden a trio.
Also, Erik Hinds is at Flicker as part of the "New Music Series". 8:30 PM.
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Thanks to Hillary for the link to the newest entry into the case against (Redskins running back) Clinton Portis' sanity. Pic here.
Patrick from Music Hates You wrote us (and a whole buncha other folks) recently with a few thoughts and some upcoming project news. Since we encourage random rants about things Athens, here it is pretty much verbatim...
Music Hates You has been on tour for the last week, and we were really blown away by the super-positive responses we got in towns like Montgomery, Alabama and Spartanburg, SC. Contrasted to the semi-lackluster responses we have gotten from Athens club audiences (as opposed to house party audiences- this is a distinction that will become clearer in the next few paragraphs), we were kind of perplexed. We were wondering why music fans were so much more supportive in towns where you wouldn't expect there to be any kind of scene at all. It seems kind of counter-intuitive, doesn't it?
On the other hand, we returned to Athens to play at the Secret Squirrel, and it was like seeing the old Athens music scene that Noah and I remember from when we first arrived here. Hundreds of people drinking beer and playing music on a Sunday night... this seems like a really good thing.
I think it's partially because Athens has been such a place to see music for so long, and the pantomime of going out to see music has become as formalized as a Japanese Noh Drama- Find a place to park, get snubbed by the door guys, find out your name is not on the guest list, pay (sometimes A LOT), get the handstamp, get a PBR, wish you could smoke inside, go outside to smoke (sans PBR), talk through the opening band, watch most of the headliner's set, feign surprise (or not) when they come back for an encore, go home (or the Go Bar on the way home for some company and a nightcap) and sleep it off, lather, rinse, repeat.
I think that the smoking ban has set off a string of Unintended Consequences, not least of which is that it has re-energized the house party scene. There are fliers going up every week where the venue is simply listed as "The Peter Street House," or "Your Mom's House" or "The 666 House." Out of that scene has come Dark Meat, Ceramic Dvck, Mouser, and to some extent, Brown Frown and Music Hates You, though both of those bands predate the smoking ban.
People go to house parties because they're less structured than the club scene (no snotty door guy, no handstamp, no ID check, no guest list, no cover, no bouncers, etc.), and they can hold a burning cigarette in one hand and a cold beer in the other and not be arrested. (¡Viva la revolucion!) The fact that the Secret Squirrel has one of the last PAs in town that isn't blown doesn't hurt, either.
What the house party environment does is open things up to experimentation and hybridization. That's what inspired [this essay]. I am not objectively anti-Tasty World or anything- I think bands should have a place to play where they can actually get paid for it, once in a while. I have heard that such places exist. Somewhere."
Music Hates You has been on tour for the last week, and we were really blown away by the super-positive responses we got in towns like Montgomery, Alabama and Spartanburg, SC. Contrasted to the semi-lackluster responses we have gotten from Athens club audiences (as opposed to house party audiences- this is a distinction that will become clearer in the next few paragraphs), we were kind of perplexed. We were wondering why music fans were so much more supportive in towns where you wouldn't expect there to be any kind of scene at all. It seems kind of counter-intuitive, doesn't it?
On the other hand, we returned to Athens to play at the Secret Squirrel, and it was like seeing the old Athens music scene that Noah and I remember from when we first arrived here. Hundreds of people drinking beer and playing music on a Sunday night... this seems like a really good thing.
I think it's partially because Athens has been such a place to see music for so long, and the pantomime of going out to see music has become as formalized as a Japanese Noh Drama- Find a place to park, get snubbed by the door guys, find out your name is not on the guest list, pay (sometimes A LOT), get the handstamp, get a PBR, wish you could smoke inside, go outside to smoke (sans PBR), talk through the opening band, watch most of the headliner's set, feign surprise (or not) when they come back for an encore, go home (or the Go Bar on the way home for some company and a nightcap) and sleep it off, lather, rinse, repeat.
I think that the smoking ban has set off a string of Unintended Consequences, not least of which is that it has re-energized the house party scene. There are fliers going up every week where the venue is simply listed as "The Peter Street House," or "Your Mom's House" or "The 666 House." Out of that scene has come Dark Meat, Ceramic Dvck, Mouser, and to some extent, Brown Frown and Music Hates You, though both of those bands predate the smoking ban.
People go to house parties because they're less structured than the club scene (no snotty door guy, no handstamp, no ID check, no guest list, no cover, no bouncers, etc.), and they can hold a burning cigarette in one hand and a cold beer in the other and not be arrested. (¡Viva la revolucion!) The fact that the Secret Squirrel has one of the last PAs in town that isn't blown doesn't hurt, either.
What the house party environment does is open things up to experimentation and hybridization. That's what inspired [this essay]. I am not objectively anti-Tasty World or anything- I think bands should have a place to play where they can actually get paid for it, once in a while. I have heard that such places exist. Somewhere."
Thanks to Mike for the heads up about tonight's show at Little Kings (and yes, this is all I know about it):
8:30 PM doors / Show 9:00 PM
$2.00 cover
Casper w/ no Cookies (Jason Nesmith solo set)
Visitations
the Gift Machine (folks linked to the Microphones, Blow, the Vessyl Pacific Northwest scene)
Nate Ashley
should be fun.
8:30 PM doors / Show 9:00 PM
$2.00 cover
Casper w/ no Cookies (Jason Nesmith solo set)
Visitations
the Gift Machine (folks linked to the Microphones, Blow, the Vessyl Pacific Northwest scene)
Nate Ashley
should be fun.
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Here's a strange, yet somehow useful, listing of companies with a cheat sheet on how to get a human voice on the phone when calling them. This should probably save you a decent amount of time spent on hold.
For those of you who were fans of Michael Houser (Widespread Panic, Brute) before his passing from pancreatic cancer in 2002, you'll be happy to know that his 2nd and final posthumous solo release, aptly titled "Sandbox," will be available January 24, 2006. While some of the songs have been played live before, much of the material was written and recorded in the final year of his life (when he wasn't out on the road playing). One week before he passed, he gave the recordings to John Keane who was then tasked with finishing up the project. Keane has created a website that tells the story of the album, along with some sample mp3s and lyrics to read. The album is a final parting gift from Mike Houser (and his family and friends who made this possible) to his fans.
While on the subject, it should also be noted that the band Houser started, Widespread Panic, has somehow found the time to have some of their music recorded for the Adult Swim Series on the Cartoon Network:
"Perfect Hair Forever," the forthcoming Adult Swim original series, has quietly amassed a wealth of original music to be used in the show. Widespread Panic is the most recent artist to compose an original tune on behalf of the production, which makes its Adult Swim premiere on Sunday, Nov. 20, at 12:45 a.m. (e/p). Other artists who have already contributed music for the series include Melt-Banana, MF Doom and Diplo."
Attention Developers: You're done ripping off family acreage from poor old folks and you're ready to build your new development... so what do you name it? That's where the Suburban Name Generator comes in handy!
Okay, so it seems like everyone's getting sick. I was getting sick last week too. My wonderful GF brought me over some Airborne. I thought I was the last person to hear of it (and that every housewife and businessman in American had had secret stashes of it for years). Apparently, not so.
Anyway, I was feeling like crap, then I took it, then I woke up feeling better. Not 100%, but quite functional. You're supposed to take it every 3 hours. It dissolves in a very small glass of water and tastes like Orange Fanta. I can't say it'll cure a major sickness, but it kept me functional during a mid-week sickness till I could sleep it off over the weekend. So, despite the annoying website and trendy pseudo-med nature of the product, I've gotta recommend it. Next, I'll be joining Oprah's book club.
Also, the Staple Singers kick ass. Just wanted to let everyone know that too.
Monday, November 07, 2005
However, this guy took it one extra step. He handed out this Guide to Overcoming Masturbation to party-goers. I found it funny enough to be shared with TDJ-folks.
Here's a few highlights (along w/ my comments):
"If you are associated with other persons having this same problem, YOU MUST BREAK OFF THEIR FRIENDSHIP. Never associate with other people having the same weakness. Don't suppose that two of you will quit together, you never will."
I don't get this tip... Having a friend w/ the same problem would lead to sex, right? It's a sure-fire cure!
"If the temptation seems overpowering while you are in bed, GET OUT OF BED AND GO INTO THE KITCHEN AND FIX YOURSELF A SNACK, even if it is in the middle of the night, and even if you are not hungry, and despite your fears of gaining weight."
But if you're fat and have an overpowering urge to eat junk food in the middle of the night, go straight to your bedroom w/ a box of tissues.
"Pray. But when you pray, don't pray about this problem, for that will tend to keep [it] in your mind more than ever...BUT KEEP THE PROBLEM OUT OF YOUR MIND BY NOT MENTIONING IT EVER — NOT IN CONVERSATION WITH OTHERS, NOT IN YOUR PRAYERS. KEEP IT OUT of your mind!"
Instead... keep it bottled inside and pray for a new bike.
"A careful study will indicate you have had the problem at certain times and under certain conditions. Try and recall, in detail, what your particular times and conditions were. Now that you understand how it happens, plan to break the pattern through counter activities."
For some reason it always happens during women's beach volleyball matches. Do I have to stop watching beach volleyball?
"Arise immediately in the mornings."
That's often the problem though... right?
"Wear pajamas that are difficult to open, yet loose and not binding."
So... three layers of silk?
"In very severe cases it may be necessary to tie a hand to the bed frame with a tie in order that the habit of masturbating in a semi-sleep condition can be broken."
Tie my hands to a bed post... good idea.
p.s. I do have a few Mormon friends... So, in case they're reading this, I'm not singling out Mormons. I imagine there are plenty of Baptists/Methodists/Catholics handing out similar pamphlets.
A school bus driving by in downtown alerted me and Vet Pharmacist to the existence of our new favorite county, which also has the best URL. Cheap laugh, I know, but 10 points to whoever can come up with the best way to use it in a sentence.
Hey, what'd y'all do this past week? See anything good? Drop a line in the comments. Personally, I think learning every muscle involved in breathing was pretty exhilarating, but that's just me. Almost as exhilarating as the very tame music this weekend - what's the matter, doesn't anyone like to break anything anymore?
Friday, November 04, 2005
Here's one more pic from the Roadhouse crew, who always do a specific set of characters every year (personally, I think The Love Boat year was the best). This year it was The Family Guy. I only got half of them (the others were behind the bar at the time), but voila:
Pop, thrash, math, and country all in one weekend, gotta love it...
FRI: Kind of a quiet Friday night, but there is a great show at Tasty World where you can catch the always-charming Venice Is Sinking along with the pop sensations Murder Beach rocking it out. That's probably one of the catchiest nights of music in a while.
SAT: As part of the "Fourth Annual Lunch Paper All-Stars", Brown Frown (who to my knowledge has actually never played there) will be playing there. The official start time is 10 PM, but you know how that goes. If anything is un-broken after last night's show, this'll finish the job. Oh and beyond that, their new material is great. Their debut EP, Romans, is available now on vinyl and is highly recommended.
Across town, Heros Severum will be releasing their new CD, Plague Dogs, at Tasty World. As a three-piece there were together, but not much different from many a math-rock act. As a four-piece, they're now heads above most others. Two other great acts, We Versus The Shark and Iron Hero, will be playing as well. If you want your mind blown by precision playing, this is the place to be. More here and here.
Finally, if anyone's wondering what's happened to the Redneck GReece shows at Jot 'Em Down, there's a bit of confusion. F'pole has it listed this week as a Saturday night event to be followed by a show at Eastwood Pub at 10PM. Not sure if this is correct, but if you're interested you can always contact Jot 'Em Down and ask.
FRI: Kind of a quiet Friday night, but there is a great show at Tasty World where you can catch the always-charming Venice Is Sinking along with the pop sensations Murder Beach rocking it out. That's probably one of the catchiest nights of music in a while.
SAT: As part of the "Fourth Annual Lunch Paper All-Stars", Brown Frown (who to my knowledge has actually never played there) will be playing there. The official start time is 10 PM, but you know how that goes. If anything is un-broken after last night's show, this'll finish the job. Oh and beyond that, their new material is great. Their debut EP, Romans, is available now on vinyl and is highly recommended.
Across town, Heros Severum will be releasing their new CD, Plague Dogs, at Tasty World. As a three-piece there were together, but not much different from many a math-rock act. As a four-piece, they're now heads above most others. Two other great acts, We Versus The Shark and Iron Hero, will be playing as well. If you want your mind blown by precision playing, this is the place to be. More here and here.
Finally, if anyone's wondering what's happened to the Redneck GReece shows at Jot 'Em Down, there's a bit of confusion. F'pole has it listed this week as a Saturday night event to be followed by a show at Eastwood Pub at 10PM. Not sure if this is correct, but if you're interested you can always contact Jot 'Em Down and ask.
Thursday, November 03, 2005
CNN has a fascinating article today centered on the email exhanges between ex-Fema Director Michael Brown and his staff during the Katrina catastrophe. Big shocker coming: the guy, among many other public officials, was not on top of things, to say the least. Nonetheless, they provide a PDF link to a short report that Democratic representative (LA) Charles Melancon put together based on the emails that were submitted for investigation.
Alright, is it just me or does there seem to be a little flirting going on between Brownie and Ms. Taylor? (If it is just me, then maybe I need to watch some more soaps or somethin'.)
Taylor writes to Brown, “I know its early, but … My eyes must certainly be deceiving me. You look fabulous — and I’m not talking the makeup!” An hour later, Brown obviously seems very concerned by the disaster as he writes "I am a fashion god.”
I'd consider having that as my new email tagline if it weren't so damn sad in the grand scheme of things. When in times of crisis, roll up your sleeves! “Please roll up the sleeves of your shirt … all shirts. Even the President rolled his sleeves to just below the elbow. In this cris[is] and on TV you just need to look more hard-working … ROLL UP THE SLEEVES.”
Alright, is it just me or does there seem to be a little flirting going on between Brownie and Ms. Taylor? (If it is just me, then maybe I need to watch some more soaps or somethin'.)
Taylor writes to Brown, “I know its early, but … My eyes must certainly be deceiving me. You look fabulous — and I’m not talking the makeup!” An hour later, Brown obviously seems very concerned by the disaster as he writes "I am a fashion god.”
I'd consider having that as my new email tagline if it weren't so damn sad in the grand scheme of things. When in times of crisis, roll up your sleeves! “Please roll up the sleeves of your shirt … all shirts. Even the President rolled his sleeves to just below the elbow. In this cris[is] and on TV you just need to look more hard-working … ROLL UP THE SLEEVES.”
The Lunch Paper must want things to get broken there. That might explain why you'd let Music Hates You perform in a stageless area around glass objects. Man, that oughta rock. If you've not seen 'em, you should. The scream alone is worth the price of admission. Just stand back a bit.
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
This was my favorite Halloween costume that I got a picture of. Patterson & Reba Hood's Jack & Meg White costumes were probably the best I saw. They really pulled that off well. Hopefully someone got pics of that too! (Send us your photos if you've got good ones of those or any other great costumes.)
A few strange items to report as of late...
-W doesn't appreciate The Onion.
-The most realistic Halloween decor ever.
-A woman won the lottery and lost her freedom.
-Finally, and this is not so much 'weird' as UGA-relevant, this dude's just in it for the chicks.
(Thanks to Vet Pharmacist for the heads up.)
-W doesn't appreciate The Onion.
-The most realistic Halloween decor ever.
-A woman won the lottery and lost her freedom.
-Finally, and this is not so much 'weird' as UGA-relevant, this dude's just in it for the chicks.
(Thanks to Vet Pharmacist for the heads up.)
The sisters Campbell (of Hope For Agoldensummer fame) play Tasty World tonight. Bringing the usual mix of forlorn southern gothic-tinged love songs with a fun mix of covers. Watch out for hippies. (Seriously though, they're good and well worth braving the patchouli and the sound system there.)
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Todd McBride & The Cooler Heads bring good, honest rock n' roll to Tasty World tonight. I've always known they were good, and I'd heard rumors of recent lineup changes, but F'pole's got the scoop: "The former Dashboard Savior's still at the wheel with Jay Tootle on guitar and Pat Pawlowski on bass, but recent line-up changes have brought Rob Veal (Monday Night Recorders, ex-Dashboard Saviors)and Dan Orchik (ex-Deacon Brody) into the mix." So, that's pretty cool. If you've recovered from last night (or even if you're just going for that "hair of the dog" kinda thing), it'd be a great show to catch.
Speaking of last night, feel free to drop mention of your favorite costume (including your own) from last night in the comments!
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