March 2008
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sunday recharge: daily dose of Dylan
related posts: Bobby D warm blanket
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a magical morning
Yesterday morning I had the most peculiar awakening courtesy of a little baby bird. True story. I opened my eyes to it’s fluttering on my stomach. Too confused to react, I just laid there. It must have felt some slight movement, which disturbed it enough for it to quickly escape through my open window. I felt like Snow White! I’m gonna say that’s the craziest start to a day...
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cause and effect
A heavy dose of that, gave me a slight case of this: The Hold Steady throw one hell of a party. Epic and animated, like their songs. They rocked me so hard last night at Emo’s that I broke my damn shoe! (Duct tape, you amaze me. So many uses I never foresaw!) The above footage is not from last night’s show, but a necessary example of Craig Finn’s infectious energy. I guess...
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let's just call it life
Life has been a little heavy the past week or so. I’m thankful for the offset of springtime, without which I think I’d be plotting impractical escape plans, à la Greg King. But I’ll save that for another time. I had the unfortunate experience of a head-on collision with a concrete wall last week when my lightweight Yaris hit a slick in a rainstorm. I believe my feelings...
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I agree with Margaret Atwood
…When she said that, In the spring, at the end of the day you should smell like dirt.
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spring, sprang, sprung.
In honor of the first day of springtime, I present to you a happy little playlist.
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Patrick Winfield: Composites
forest for the trees the giving tree (wave hill) rocka park mohonk lake sky top hudson river I’m in awe of all this beauty. These polaroid mosaics are just a glimpse into the art of Patrick Winfield whose collection of composites is currently on display at Open Spaces in Beacon, NY. The portrayals of the Hudson River and Mohonk Mountain are especially breathtaking to me as I spent...
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the beat goes on
WEDNESDAY With Wednesday morning, came the beauty of free SXSW day shows. GOOD Magazine hosted an event in the side lot between Hotel San Jose and Jo’s. The location and sponsors made this event a must-do, even though the make-shift venue lacked any must-see acts. As a GOOD subscriber, I was given the opportunity to make a t-shirt! I got to choose from three different silk screen designs to...
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SXSW: Kodak Moments
She and Him (M. Ward & Zooey Deschanel) @ MPR Tent Tokyo Police Club @ Mohawk, as seen through the fence Levi’s Fader Fort’s boom box tower crushing on Adam Stephens, from Two Gallants @ Red Eyed Fly more
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Poll: Is it just me . . .
Or is James Franco looking strikingly like Bruce Springsteen circa Born To Run (1975) lately? Acting with James Franco (Funny or Die) Acting With James Franco Episode 1: “Sense Memory” on FunnyOrDie.com
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free is my favorite four letter word.
SXSW can be approached many ways. To me, purchasing a badge or wristband is a costly expense which serves more as a status symbol than provide any guarantee of access. So this year I took the scavenger path and based my plans on free provisions (food, drinks, swag) and short lines. By my count I saw approximately 29 bands throughout the week. I’m sure there are bands I overheard and DJ...
SXSW: stating the obvious.
I spy with my little eye … (Recap soon to follow.)
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dog sitting
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the mighty mixtape
Michael Showalter’s Plug Awards mixtape sketch gives a priceless breath of fresh air to a lost art. Love him. Mixtape Doc, Part 1 Mixtape Doc, Part 2
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New Release: The Felice Brothers
I just bought their new self titled album, and I’m totally swooning over it. The Felice Brothers’ SXSW Schedule: Wed Mar 12 2008 1:00A PANGAEA (NO DEPRESSION SHOWCASE) Thurs Mar 13 2008 6:00P DOG AND PONY SHOW @ OPAL DIVINE’S Fri Mar 14 2008 12:30P FRONTGATE BRUNCH Fri Mar 14 2008 6:00P TEAM LOVE SHOWCASE @ HABANA CALLE 6 Sat...
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the calm before the storm
With the SXSW Music Festival just days away and the madness of the Texas Two-Step winding down, I find myself feeling introspective and relaxed. It feels good to embrace these aspects of my environment. I’m all for building a sense of community. To me, that’s the selling appeal of political involvement. I’m aware that whomever comes out on top is unlikely to solve all our...