I donated money to Barack Obama today.
For the first time in my life I donated money to a political campaign. And it felt really good. You can too.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Hot tix.
Hot tix.
So I have tickets to the Obama Party Tuesday. Too bad I have a girlfriend or I could really leverage them to greater use!
So I have tickets to the Obama Party Tuesday. Too bad I have a girlfriend or I could really leverage them to greater use!
Scary good times offered to YOU tonight!
Scary good times offered to YOU tonight!
This will be so much fun. Do it!
P.S. If you need last minute costume ideas, we have a few good ones for you on Chicagoist.
This will be so much fun. Do it!
P.S. If you need last minute costume ideas, we have a few good ones for you on Chicagoist.
Half Acre!
Half Acre!
I just did a Google News search on my actual real-life name and was surprised to find this!
I totally forgot I gave Lizz my thoughts on the subject recently...
I just did a Google News search on my actual real-life name and was surprised to find this!
I totally forgot I gave Lizz my thoughts on the subject recently...
Thursday, October 30, 2008
And the gaffes just keep coming.
And the gaffes just keep coming.
Here's what drives me nuts ... even as I keep seeing the McCain campaign fall apart in front of everyone's eyes, even as the primary focus of McCain's campaign is to attack Obama with ludicrous claims instead of offering any substantive messaging of its own, even as I see McCain trade in every last shred of dignity because he SO wants the White House ... there's still a good chance he will win next Tuesday. How is that even possible?
It's driving me absolutely crazy.
Here's what drives me nuts ... even as I keep seeing the McCain campaign fall apart in front of everyone's eyes, even as the primary focus of McCain's campaign is to attack Obama with ludicrous claims instead of offering any substantive messaging of its own, even as I see McCain trade in every last shred of dignity because he SO wants the White House ... there's still a good chance he will win next Tuesday. How is that even possible?
It's driving me absolutely crazy.
I can assure you that this will NOT happen.
I can assure you that this will NOT happen.
My little brother sent me this video. I ALWAYS vote. Hell, i even vote whether or not to retain judges ... it's everyone's civic duty!
Don't forget that this Tuesday.
My little brother sent me this video. I ALWAYS vote. Hell, i even vote whether or not to retain judges ... it's everyone's civic duty!
Don't forget that this Tuesday.
Real American heroes ... to me!
Real American heroes ... to me!
Long story short. Two bands asked me to book a show for them this week. Subterranean was kind enough to give us a date, and hen both bands backed out.
And I was, like, crap!
Luckily for me, three fabulous groups were willing to come to my -- and the venue's -- rescue at the very last minute. I think these folks are incredibly awesome, and hope you can make it out to catch some music tonight. I mean, you want to see some original tunes before a weekend dominated by cover bands, right?
Won't you please join us tonight?
Thanks ahead of time for supporting live local music!
Long story short. Two bands asked me to book a show for them this week. Subterranean was kind enough to give us a date, and hen both bands backed out.And I was, like, crap!
Luckily for me, three fabulous groups were willing to come to my -- and the venue's -- rescue at the very last minute. I think these folks are incredibly awesome, and hope you can make it out to catch some music tonight. I mean, you want to see some original tunes before a weekend dominated by cover bands, right?
Won't you please join us tonight?
TONIGHT
Thursday, October 30
Tankboy presents:
tenniscourts
Shrieking Violet
The Johns Are Democrats
Doors: 8:30pm
Show: 9:00pm
Cover: $7
21+
Subterranean
2011 N Avenue
Thursday, October 30
Tankboy presents:
tenniscourts
Shrieking Violet
The Johns Are Democrats
Doors: 8:30pm
Show: 9:00pm
Cover: $7
21+
Subterranean
2011 N Avenue
Thanks ahead of time for supporting live local music!
She sings about Oasis AND Blur!
She sings about Oasis AND Blur!
Aside from this track, I'm not a big fan of Amanda Palmer's new album.
That said, this track is so good, it might be reason enough to buy the whole disc anyway. This song has been in high rotation in my DJ sets the last few months.
Aside from this track, I'm not a big fan of Amanda Palmer's new album.
That said, this track is so good, it might be reason enough to buy the whole disc anyway. This song has been in high rotation in my DJ sets the last few months.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Halloween Party!
Halloween Party!
I don't know about you, but I prefer Halloween parties to Halloween shows. I've been stuck going to more shows of band performing as other bands on Halloween than I care to remember. It can be good fun, but I'm kind of burned out on it. So this year, when my friend Josh asked if I'd be interested in contributing music to his Halloween loft party I said HELLZ YES! Check out the flyer:
Notice it says "Fuck [comma] Halloween." Some folks have read it and thought we were throwing an anti-holiday party, which could not be further from the truth. In fact it should be read as "Fuck [pause for dramatic effect] HALLOWEEN!" ending with a big smile.
Costumes are encouraged. Good times will be had. See you these?
I don't know about you, but I prefer Halloween parties to Halloween shows. I've been stuck going to more shows of band performing as other bands on Halloween than I care to remember. It can be good fun, but I'm kind of burned out on it. So this year, when my friend Josh asked if I'd be interested in contributing music to his Halloween loft party I said HELLZ YES! Check out the flyer:
Notice it says "Fuck [comma] Halloween." Some folks have read it and thought we were throwing an anti-holiday party, which could not be further from the truth. In fact it should be read as "Fuck [pause for dramatic effect] HALLOWEEN!" ending with a big smile.
Costumes are encouraged. Good times will be had. See you these?
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Loving / Hating Of Montreal.
Loving / Hating Of Montreal.
I review last night's Of Montreal show on Chicagoist today. I'm hoping their fans don't lynch me. I tried to make the case for the band's strengths, but there was an emotional vapidness to the proceedings that really bothered me, so I'm hoping I was able to outline those concerns fluidly and in a way that is not viewed as some sort of attack on the band. I think they're good at what they do, I'm just not certain their fans are seeing what they're actually delivering.
I review last night's Of Montreal show on Chicagoist today. I'm hoping their fans don't lynch me. I tried to make the case for the band's strengths, but there was an emotional vapidness to the proceedings that really bothered me, so I'm hoping I was able to outline those concerns fluidly and in a way that is not viewed as some sort of attack on the band. I think they're good at what they do, I'm just not certain their fans are seeing what they're actually delivering.
Monday, October 27, 2008
This should be posted on telephone poles around Wicker Park Humboldt Park.
This should be posted on telephone poles around Wicker Park Humboldt Park / Logan Square.
Rules most of us learned long ago: Tips For Clueless People Who Get Mugged. Play super close attention to sentences 3 and 4 in the first paragraph and you probably will never need the rest of the article. Probably.
Rules most of us learned long ago: Tips For Clueless People Who Get Mugged. Play super close attention to sentences 3 and 4 in the first paragraph and you probably will never need the rest of the article. Probably.
Three Ways to guarantee I will NOT to review your album.
Three Ways to guarantee I will NOT to review your album.
I'm all about digital delivery of albums. It saves the labels money. It saves publicists money. It saves bands money. But if you're sending me an album digitally in hopes of me writing about the disc or previewing an upcoming show, do NOT:
I'm all about digital delivery of albums. It saves the labels money. It saves publicists money. It saves bands money. But if you're sending me an album digitally in hopes of me writing about the disc or previewing an upcoming show, do NOT:
- Encode it at 128 kbps or less.
- Only offer to me as a stream.
- Have a robotic voice repeat the name of the album, or my name, every 20 seconds over every song.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
I'm DJing at Jerry's tonight.
I'm DJing at Jerry's tonight.
Come see me! 1938 W Division!
And now, my favorite Saturday Night Live Digital Short of all time.
Come see me! 1938 W Division!
And now, my favorite Saturday Night Live Digital Short of all time.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Fucking hell.
Fucking hell.
The garage I usually use want to charge me over a grand to fix my car to pass the emissions test. My car isn't worth $1000!
I am seriously considering just selling it or donating it. Thanks fucking State of Illinois, and thank you Mayor Daley for getting your cops to ticket my car almost daily. This is such a fucking scam ... my car passed the emissions test last November so why am I even getting tested again, and why does it suddenly not pass? Plus, the state should allow you to renew your registration with the understanding that you'll get the car up to par within 6 months or something. The way it's set up now, folks that like paycheck to paycheck -- or like me are/were unemployed -- have no chance of fixing the car and merely rack up more debt as the parking tickets pile up.
Fuck.
The garage I usually use want to charge me over a grand to fix my car to pass the emissions test. My car isn't worth $1000!
I am seriously considering just selling it or donating it. Thanks fucking State of Illinois, and thank you Mayor Daley for getting your cops to ticket my car almost daily. This is such a fucking scam ... my car passed the emissions test last November so why am I even getting tested again, and why does it suddenly not pass? Plus, the state should allow you to renew your registration with the understanding that you'll get the car up to par within 6 months or something. The way it's set up now, folks that like paycheck to paycheck -- or like me are/were unemployed -- have no chance of fixing the car and merely rack up more debt as the parking tickets pile up.
Fuck.
When you think of John McCain, think of me ... George W. Bush.
When you think of John McCain, think of me ... George W. Bush.
On one hand, I'm gonna miss this minor resurgence of Saturday Night Live's recapturing of the cultural zeitgeist ... on the other hand -- post November 5 -- I hope I never have to see any of these impersonations ever again.
On one hand, I'm gonna miss this minor resurgence of Saturday Night Live's recapturing of the cultural zeitgeist ... on the other hand -- post November 5 -- I hope I never have to see any of these impersonations ever again.
Pigs Fly Pt. II.
Pigs Fly Pt. II.
To help sooth Nora's what must be almost paralytically stunning sense of disbelief over a recent Tweet of mine, I hereby offer for your aural perusal The Teenagers' unmistakenly genius rework of Britney Spears' otherwise nigh unlistenable "Womanizer." Link provided via the excellent Musique Magnifique.
MP3: Britney Spears "Womanizer (The Teenagers Remix)"
The Teenagers photo by Meg Bourne
To help sooth Nora's what must be almost paralytically stunning sense of disbelief over a recent Tweet of mine, I hereby offer for your aural perusal The Teenagers' unmistakenly genius rework of Britney Spears' otherwise nigh unlistenable "Womanizer." Link provided via the excellent Musique Magnifique.
MP3: Britney Spears "Womanizer (The Teenagers Remix)"
The Teenagers photo by Meg Bourne
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Living the high life.
Living the high life.
Last night I realized that I tend to attend sporting events via private boxes or kick ass corporate seats. This is not because I'm a pampered S.O.B., but is instead a byproduct of the fact that I am not really a sports kind of guy, and the only way to really get me to go to games is through enticements such as those. Basically I'm there for the amenities, not the game.*
This came to me as I was sitting in an Executive Suite at the United Center watching the Blackhawks play as I munched on a cookie from the dessert cart, trying to find a place for it in my stomach amongst all the free hot dogs and beer I had already consumed.
Hee!
*This is not 100% true. For some odd reason I really do enjoy going to Cubs games at Wrigley Field for some reason. I think it's just hardwired into me.
Last night I realized that I tend to attend sporting events via private boxes or kick ass corporate seats. This is not because I'm a pampered S.O.B., but is instead a byproduct of the fact that I am not really a sports kind of guy, and the only way to really get me to go to games is through enticements such as those. Basically I'm there for the amenities, not the game.*This came to me as I was sitting in an Executive Suite at the United Center watching the Blackhawks play as I munched on a cookie from the dessert cart, trying to find a place for it in my stomach amongst all the free hot dogs and beer I had already consumed.
Hee!
*This is not 100% true. For some odd reason I really do enjoy going to Cubs games at Wrigley Field for some reason. I think it's just hardwired into me.
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