Damien Rice - Cannonball

This is the song dominating the soundtrack of my life this week. Why? Who knows.
Mr.Rice is also great live. I would like to see him again.

Weezer @ MSG, NYC - 9/24/08 - Say It Ain't So

Sing along everyone and it's almost like you were there with me last night...

"I can't confront you, I never could do...
That which might hurt you.
So try and be cool, when I say:
This way is a waterslide away from me That takes me further every day
so be cool."

Weezer @ MSG

Euerka sweetums! I finally discovered the silver lining of working in midtown. Easy after-work access to Madison Square Garden. That just might be the only silver lining, but it sure makes concert going much more convenient. For instance, last night it was a quick 5 minute walk to the Weezer concert. Oh, if only every work day concluded with a kick ass concert (and over-priced beer) I would be the happiest girl in all the world.
A quick aside:
The Garden sells my favorite beer, Smithwicks! I can remember a time when the only beer served at the garden was bud, and bud lite, possibly you could get a heine, but times have changed (and for the better baby) Now, I can choose from Bass, Killians and Smithwicks (because I am extremely British and Irish when drinking beer). It makes the $9.25 price go down a little easier.
Weezer, the best nerd-core band put on an awesome show last night. Now, I've been to alot of concerts, and I thought I had long ago lost that excited feeling. That little flutter of anticipation I used to get when seeing an artist I really like live. I've been a fan of Weezer since the blue album, so I've been listening to them since I'm 15. That's half my life. That's a sobering fact, and I guess that puts things into perspective. I hadn't even realized subconsciously how much I really wanted to see the band when I bought the tickets last month, until they stepped out on stage and played the opening chords of Jonas. I was ready to rock, and Weezer really rocked hard last night. They played a great smattering of songs from their catalog. Rivers spoke to the crowd in Spanish? Japanese? Both? I couldn't quite tell. For the first encore, they brought out 30 NYC area musicians, which included such instruments as a saxophone, trumpet, flute, and cowbell. The cowbell solo fucking rocked! (Oddly enough during the aforementioned solo the voice of Christopher Walken popped into my head saying: "Guess what?! I've got a fever, and the only prescription... is more cowbell!")
The second encore started out with an empty stage, a spotlight shining on a record player, center stage, playing the song from the new album "heart songs"
The band came back on stage while heart song was playing, and Rivers kicked over the record player, and the band launched into a rendition of Nirvana's "Sliver". It was (for lack of a better word) great! Which is the only way I can sum up the entire show. It was great. And to think, I was feeling so shitty yesterday with this annoying cold and almost didn't go, to wind up not wanting to leave when the house lights came up..Now, I can't wait to see them again!
Here's the set-list from last night I'm sure you can understand why I had to geek out.
1. My Name Is Jonas
2. Pink Triangle
3. Perfect Situation
4. Say It Ain't So
5. Susanne
6. Keep Fishin'
7. King
8. Undone (the sweater song)
9. Pork and Beans
10. Dreamin'
11. Dope Nose
12. Troublemaker
13. Automatic
14. Hash Pipe
15. El Scorcho
16. Morning Glory
17. Greatest Man




First encore:

18. Island in the Sun
19. Beverly Hills
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Second encore:

20. Heart Songs vinyl into Sliver
21. Buddy Holly

Descendents - Live @ PinkPop Festival, May 19th, 1997

Found this surprinsgly good quality footage on you-tubage. The Descendants are of the most influential and seminal punk rock bands, maybe ever. I think every music collection should include Milo goes to College, or Somery. This is what the kids should be listening to!
PS the first song played is actually "collidge" not "I'm the one"

They Might Be Giants - High Five

This is the song which plays on an endless loop in my mind during my seemingly endless daily commute. Keeps the spirits, keeps a sprig in the step, ya ken. It also inspires me to seek high fives from random strangers. Gotta stay amused too y'know

REAL!! friday the 13th (remake) trailer 2009

Last week my friend Steven clued in on the fact that they're remaking friday the 13th. I don't know exactly what I think just yet. All the trailers I've come across have been homemade versions. Michael Bay (who's brought you such things as Transformers, Armaggedon, and The Rock) is directing. I would be far more enticed if it were Rob Zombie, but I'm reserving all judgement until I see the movie (or at least a decent trailer) but this will have to do for now.

Choke (2008) Official Movie Trailer MUST SEE High Quality HQ

Chuck Palahniuck's book Choke (which you really should read if you like smart, fucked up people and stories that verge into a territory that one can only describe as different or maybe you just really liked fightclub, whatever) has been made into a movie, and it looks good. Bonus points, for a cool soundtrack too (you can hear more of it at the offical foxspotlight page)

That Song from True Blood

So, last night on HBO was the premiere of the new show True Blood, which was a cool show that I think, and hope only gets better because it has a pretty interesting premise(I sort of wish I had read the books the show is based on), and I've been searching for something new to entertain me. But the song that played over the credits just enthralled me. It sounded like the soul of rockabilly and Johnny Cash had a baby and I had to find out more. Well the song is called "Bad Things" and it's by musician Jace Everett. I'm really digging him right now, oh yea and the song too. I really need to meet the music director of True Blood and thank them, for being my new favorite person.

Voodoo Fest

I'm currently trying to get my shit together and my self organized enough to plan a trip ot New Orleans this fall for Voodoo fest.
It's a 3 day music festival October 24-26 with a ton of music and fun. Not to mention it's in one of my favorite places in the world New Orleans.
The 3 day pass is only $125, which is actualy quite a bargain in light of all the acts scheduled to perform. Among the most notable are:
Stone Temple Pilots, Rev. Horton Heat, Erykah Badu, Joss Stone, NINE INCH NAILS (could Trent get anymore beautiful? Besides being God, I swear he only gets better as he ages!) The Mars Volta, Shudder to Think, Fishbone, Ashes Divide, R.E.M, N.E.R.D, Panic at the Disco, Dashboard Confessionals, Lupe Fiasco, Butthole Surfers, and a tonnn more acts.
I've only ever been to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, which was tremendously fun, but I fell in instant and complete love with the city. The history, the food (which was always amazing), the fun and friendly spirit, the no last call (who doesn't love that in a city) I've always wanted to go back and really enjoy all that New Orleans has to offer, and what better time than now?
I have a friend (who travels alot for work) and can get a hotel room for free in the French Quarter. So if that pans out, (and if I can round up enough single friends, or friends who can rearrange their lives enough to make a 3 day get a way) I figure with round trip airfare and spending money, I can take a 3 or 4 day vacation, go visit a city I love and see more live music in a few days than I have in all of my life thus far, for under $500. Plus NIN in New Orleans? That's gotta be worth the trip alone!
Read more about Voodoo fest @ the offical website www.thetenritual.com

Dr. Horrible News

So, it seems Dr. Horrible has become quite the Internet sensation. And rightfully so I say. It was the #1 show on itunes for 5 consecutive weeks, which is quite a remarkable accomplishment in light of the fact that it isn't even a show!
Some other notable news:
The official soundtrack is now available on itunes. I'll admit I own the Buffy the musical soundtrack (I feel no shame in admitting that) so maybe I'll need to go check that out.
Mutant Enemy (is this a mutant enemy production, or just a Joss Whedon collaboration I'm not sure) is currently producing commentary for the upcoming dvd release. I'm torn on the issue of spending money on something I've already viewed for free, but they do promise tons of extras, and I'm such a whore for all those extra features they tack on to dvd sets.
There should be new t-shirts coming soon.
But....the most intriguing Dr.Horrible news I've found was this little snippet:

Last but not least, for all you villains out there, the Evil League of Evil is not accepting applications yet. But when the time comes, you will know...

What? You mean I might be able to apply for a position in the Evil League of Evil? My imagination is just running wild. I truly hope they aren't toying with my emotions, because I've always wanted to be a super villain, but one with the smarts and follow through to actually accomplish world domination. I'll keep you posted.

Do you like to be Scared?

Well, I do. I love all things horror, and what better time to indulge in screams, shivers and thrills then Halloween? For the past few years I've gone to a wonderfully terrifying and truly exciting production called NIGHTMARE in NYC. It's a haunted house put together by the production team Psycho Clan, but it ain't your father's haunted house. It's always sure to procure a scream or two from even the most stoic, jaded, been-there-done-it neardewell. And this year sounds even more promising. Below I've included the description of the event (which runs Thursday September 26- Sunday November 8) and if the psychical manifestations are anything at all like my esoteric nightmare dream scape, well I can't even conceive of the terror which will ensue (oh and the midgets, there are always midgets for some odd reason)
You can order tickets now (and use the code "early") to do both for the low, low price of only $20! C'mon who doesn't love a bargain. Check out more at hauntednewyork.com. See you there!Oh and empty your bladder before entering!


For its 5th anniversary, Psycho Clan decided that NIGHTMARE should actually be about nightmares so, as in years past, it conducted an online poll about its audience’s recurring bad dreams—and thousands responded! The creative team then selected the most twisted, demented responses, added some iconic recurring nightmares, and created a house that will force audiences to experience awake what few can handle asleep. With more special effects, more elaborate sets, and more evil baddies waiting to get you then ever before, NIGHTMARE: BAD DREAMS COME TRUE will bring your worst night terrors to screaming life.

In celebration of its fifth year at the same venue, a SECOND terrifying haunted attraction has been created: NIGHTMARE LEGENDS, a classic haunted house from back-in-the-day, with a carnie feel and a cast of legendary horror characters: Werewolf, Blob, Zombie, Vampire, Witch, Frankenstein, Mummy and a maniac with a chainsaw!