The summer concert bang has begun, and venues of all types are allowing music festivals of all kinds rock in their areas. I, hopefully, will be attending Rock the Bells, trying to avoid being spotted dancing to Spank Rock and the gang, but in the meantime, there's always something local. My friend...
Strange enough, I've been listening to French musicians lately. Well maybe perhaps not entirely French, but certainly a hybrid of French. Dimitry From Paris, Stereolab and Bran Van 3000 are among the current artists cued up in I-Tunes. While I've never been to France, nor do I understand the...
I received in the mail two tickets to the Stereolab concert at the Vic. This was expected because they were recently ordered. The show is scheduled for October 10th and my friend Bacon has already agreed to go with me. October 10th... I may be dead by that time was my first thought. I may not like...
Here are some reviews, done by Nate when he was five. They're short and snappy, sort of like Nate. Nurse With Wound "Sugar Fish Drink": It sounds like peeing and eating glass. Mirror "Die Spiegelmanufaktur": Pots and pans! Mirror "I Paint for Love of Color": It sounds like some junk being thrown...
1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die Published in 2005 by Cassell Illustrated. Selected & written by 90 leading international critics, general editor Robert Dimery. In chronological order 1955-2005. Year of release only given here, when considered absolutely necessary. Where there were...
One of the best contests out there is Apartment Therapy's Smallest Coolest Apartments which is a yearly design contest between apartment owners and renters who inhabit abodes no more 650 square feet. There are some really cool ideas and designs on the site, but this one has to be one of my...
I've finally left Illinois. Silly me I thought Des Moines was on the Mississippi so I was overcome with joy to find myself crossing the river much sooner than expected. Iowa however is one nasty short and squat little state. I should warn you that Interstate 80 takes a turn at Des Moines so if you...
What is it about English Breakfast tea and Saturdays and Stereolab that make such a delicious medley?
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