Downtime kicks ass. Work has been less hectic the past few days in the office which translates into more blog for you. These lazy days make me realize my job isnt bad, but the problem lies in the tasks and not the job itself. In any event, I trudged through the rain to Union Square after work yesterday to kill some time at Toys R Us. Toy stores are my shit, and if you can't enjoy them then you may have a problem. It provides such an escape from everything and puts you in a room with other kids who are as psyched as you are to check out a set of Lego's or the new Star Wars figures. After a good hour of wondering without purchasing I hit the street and made way for 186.
Kyle and I were sitting on the couch when someone buzzed up. We knew by the deep "Yo" that it was definitely Chernin. Kyle and I realized there are only two people with distinctive buzzer calls; the first being Noah and the second would have to be Dan's "Open the fucking door", or something to that effect with emphasis on the profanity. Builder and Ryan showed up and we took it to the stove before heading to Croxley Ale House for their Monday night wing special.
Don't get me wrong, 10 cent wings are super rad, but the bullshit service at that bar makes me want to pee in the sink. Isn't it great when a waitress makes you feel like you are hassling her by ordering a glass of water, (on top of your beer)? Now I understand if you had a rough day, but every time I go in that place its one bitch after another. They definitely weren't happy when the rest of the crew showed up, so Kyle and I slide out. A quick stop at Blockbuster and my night was over. One Mystic River and 40 knifers later and I was passed out beyond belief. The film was extremely intense and the ending pissed me off, but it did manage to keep my attention for 2 hours which is a rarity for this unofficial ADD'r.
*** In case you were unaware, the great team of bookers and managers down at the Bowery Ballroom are now booking shows at Webster Hall. The kick off show will feature Sonic Youth and White Magic. Tickets go on sale tomorrow. Congrats ladies and gents, and please keep up the good work for the kids.
*** Do you know or remember the Disco Sucks story that came out of Chicago in 1979? Today is the 25th anniversary so get learned or reminisce. Warning to indie kids: it involves sports.
*** Could modern cinema explain America's political beliefs? Probably not, but here is an interesting NY Times piece explaining how they are a window into our countries political disparity.
*** Can you imagine unearthing several hidden Beatles' tracks? This UK man could be credited with doing just that. Hopefully there are some serious gems in this batch.
*** Why don't American bands have tiffs like this one? The Darkness' bassist has some words for Keane's puffers. I understand how these bands could dislike each other, but let's step up and have us a fight instead of all these press battles.
*** Wilco takes a bite out of the forbidden Apple.
*** Pete Townshend swung back at Michael Moore. After Townschend denied the filmmaker access to his song, Won't Get Fooled Again (so fucking obvious), Moore slammed the Who's windmill'n guitarist in the press.
*** They keep getting younger and I just stay the same age. Watch out girls, Oveis is on the prowl. Speaking of ugly, I don't know what this story is about, but damn Nicky you look like something out of a Tim Burton film.
*** The Burning Brides hit the road in support of there second full-length. Catch them at the Bowery Ballroom on August 19th or in a city near you. Has anyone heard the record? I took the first one on a few spins, but it never made it to the keeper bin.
*** Rob Halford: the homosexual poster boy for heavy metal. Right on Rob. Judas Priest rocks no matter what Halford decides to fuck.
*** Check out this glowing review of the Fiery Furnances second effort. Anything with "prog keyboards" has a special place in my farts... I mean heart.
*** The Music give NME the details on their September slated sophomore record. Let's hope the enjoyable grooves that characterized the first record make a return.
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