Working Hard For No Money.
Happy April 20th to all the potheads out there in cyber land. For the six or seven of you who don’t know, 4:20 is the universal time to smoke weed thus making April 20th or 4.20 a constant celebration. Now I don’t know the meaning behind the time, (all theories are welcomed in the comment section) but I do recall Eddie Edmondson high school explanation. It had something to do with the time of day that Jerry Garcia passed away. Kind of like Jerry’s own JFK style eternal flame. I suspect the tradition was around well before the death of king hippie, but who knows. These days I no longer participate in said celebrations, but with Builder turning his back to vegetarianism who knows what could happen?So smoke a joint, puff a bowl or do a knifer. Today’s the day to indulge in some of Mother Nature’s finest creation, (after women). Just don’t do it tonight while seeing Moby at Webster Hall. Security will bounce you faster than Jay-Z.
So Kyle popped into the kitchen last night while Builder and I were ending our nerd session. He went on to tell us that we spend “18 hours a day in front of a computer.” While it was a bit of a guest-a-mation, (don’t you hate people who use that word) it wasn’t far off. Lately, my days are all work and no play. If I don’t go home and camp out at the kitchen table after ever work day, then I’m pulling a shift somewhere in the city. This isn’t really a complaint. It’s more of a realization that I’m going to rock my ass off this weekend for my birthday.
If you don’t already know, 186 is having its 2nd Annual Birthday throw down except this time it’s a house party. Thanks to the top notch Henry Street Boys, we’ll be getting down on a roof in Carol Gardens this Friday, (4.22). Once the weather turns on us, we’ll head down to the apartment for a possible dance party and guaranteed funneling. It’s your chance to relive the college life you consistently pine for. All are welcome. Bottles of liquor are also welcome, (read: tequila). Here are the details:$5 will get you all the keg beer and BBQ you can handle. Don’t fret vegetarians, (I’m looking at you Dan) we’ll have veggie friendly grub for you.
The address is 540 Henry St. It's mega easy by train.
Directions to Jeff's:
Subway: Take the F or the G train to Carroll St. Exit the station at President and Smith. Walk along the park with traffic on President for a few blocks. Make a left on Henry. The address is 540 Henry St. apt. #2. Call Jeff or Jay (email for number) to get the keys tossed down or buzz #2.
If you're coming late exit the subway station at 2nd place. Make a right, and walk with traffic on 2nd place until you hit Henry. Make a right, walk a couple blocks. 540 Henry St. Call or buzz.
Driving directions: Use Mapquest’s driving DIE-rections.
So come on out to the party. We’d appreciate it, but more importantly the two kegs of beer will appreciate it.
*** Check out these M.I.A. video streams for Sunshowers (Real: Hi / Lo) and Galang (Real: Hi / Lo). Believe the hype on this girl. She is so fresh she makes electroclash look like disco, (and I’m not talking cool disco, I’m talking blowing cocaine off the hood of your I-ROC disco… wait a second). Anyway, if you haven’t managed to see this girl, check these out cause their fresh. Hopefully Mike and Christina read this post so they can see why I was a dancing fool in Dunkin Dounuts last night.*** The Messy Manic broke this year’s Central Park Summerstage lineup. We’ll maybe she didn’t, but it’s where I heard it first so booyakasha. Most of the tickets go on sale this Saturday at noon so set your alarm. If you want to avoid Ticketmaster molestation, head to the Irving Plaza box office. Some of the better shows are: Modest Mouse (6.20); Dinosaur Jr. w/Broken Social Scene (7.14); David Byrne (7.29) and Decemberists w/Stars (8.18). Ms. Mess also condones buying Killers tickets and then selling them to the “trainables”.
*** Do you have friends like these professional lunchers? I do. Man, they are a lovely bunch of coconuts. I’ll keep grinding it out while you lucky dogs sip your $4 lattes.
*** Have you hear the new Fischerspooner record yet? Me neither, but here is your chance to listen to Odyssey for FREE, (for a limited time). Check it out and let me know what you think. Or check it out, close the door to your office and dance like a coked up boy at Luxx.
*** Finally a film I want to see more than Ocean’s 12, (I a sucker for heist movies especially when they are directed by Soderbergh). I’m hoping to get a copy of It’s All Gone Pete Tong at some point this week. The film has done well at numerous festivals and is currently playing in select theaters. Check out the trailer on the official web site and tell me this doesn’t look like 24 Hour Party People on tons of acid.
SOME SHORTS:
*** My fansite has a little update. Dan is the king.
*** Oasis continues to be a bunch of cry babies.
*** Tom Waits hates cars. Well, he hates car commercials.
*** Must buy this record…. NOW!
*** New Order sits down with VH1.
*** Who would pay $3100 to see Styx?
*** Bowery Ballroom Tickets going on sale at Noon today: Gang Gang Dance (May 26); The Wrens (May 27); Goldie Looking Chain (May 30); Electrelane (June 3). Goldie Lookin Chain are fucking amazing live so get your tickets, (if you enjoy having fun). Also, The Caesars are playing on June 15th but there is no ticket information yet.
8 Comments:
The story I got, long before Jerry's death was that 420 was the police code for someone puffing the herb in Berkeley. Sorta like the 187 is for taking someone out.
rrramie
TV on the Radio with Antibalas at Tonic tomorrow night.
Ramie's right, in a lot of places actually 420 is the police code for potsmokers.
4+20 is a song on Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. A friend of mine says it has something to do with that.
Boy, you guys must all be high coming up with these theories. 4:20 is "Teatime" in Britain. In hipster circles in the 1950's marijuana was known as tea. Hence, 4:20 became an inside joke for those who partake in "Tea".
is tv on the radio playing next week too?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAY!!!
I'LL TAKE (INSERT AGE HERE) TEQUILA SHOTS IN YOUR HONOR!
lucy
thanks lucy. and its actually 37. you'll be really drunk, but at least you'll be riding a donkey through mexico.
Drugs are just bad, you should try to use Herbal Alternatives as a temporary replacement to loose the dependance!
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