Wednesday, July 25, 2007
MachineFest, Night 5
Technically everyone at The Flower Shop stopped what they were doing to dance to Nightfox's set.
MachineFest, Night 4
The buzz night.
Charlie Deets was billed to perform. Charlie Deets performed with the members of his band Sally. They performed two songs in 25-minutes. It was wonderful and psychedelic.
Aleks in the Drummer had a piece about them in the Friday edition of the Chicago Tribune and Red Eye. Buzz. Aleks' vocal melodies make their songs. There's not much I can say that every music blog hasn't.
J+J+J actually got people to dance at Double Door.
Arks closed out the night and, I swear to god, they looked like they were having fun.
It'll probably be the best night of the fest.
Charlie Deets was billed to perform. Charlie Deets performed with the members of his band Sally. They performed two songs in 25-minutes. It was wonderful and psychedelic.
Aleks in the Drummer had a piece about them in the Friday edition of the Chicago Tribune and Red Eye. Buzz. Aleks' vocal melodies make their songs. There's not much I can say that every music blog hasn't.
J+J+J actually got people to dance at Double Door.
Arks closed out the night and, I swear to god, they looked like they were having fun.
It'll probably be the best night of the fest.
Friday, July 20, 2007
MachineFest, Night 3
Our first show at Ronny's. If a band sounds good in a garage, they'll sound good anywhere.
Mr. Russia added a second bassist. This makes them a power trio, with bass, drums and bass. Imagine all the Shellac songs when Albini doesn't play guitar. It's like that. It's good. It's loud.
Twin Wrecks the Memory played. They're becoming my go-to band whenever I seem to hate rock and roll.
Team Band got really drunk and were really fun.
Another one next week. I'm expecting Doug Travis to pull out all the stops.
Mr. Russia added a second bassist. This makes them a power trio, with bass, drums and bass. Imagine all the Shellac songs when Albini doesn't play guitar. It's like that. It's good. It's loud.
Twin Wrecks the Memory played. They're becoming my go-to band whenever I seem to hate rock and roll.
Team Band got really drunk and were really fun.
Another one next week. I'm expecting Doug Travis to pull out all the stops.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
MachineFest, Night 2
There was a monsoon or flash flood or something horrible with rain. From an hour before doors til the last band took the stage, the weather was not on our side last night. Even so, we still managed to have a good night at Double Door. The Hushdrops were spot on. The Goldstars brought go-go dancers to an appreciative crowd. Venom Lords treated everyone to pop punk ditties. Kelsey and I filled time with Chicago tunes. All in all, a good night despite Jesus hating us.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
MachineFest, Night 1
Opening night at Liar's Club was fun, too much fun. For the first time I opened a festival I booked (this time co-booked) with my own band. Fetor played a set in reverse order, new stuff to old stuff. We were out of tune, no one could hear my vocals and I smashed a Flying V. It was a good set.
Mannequin Men spun old rock and roll tunes. WLUW DJs made people dance upstairs. Everyone was pleased.
Thunderwing played songs about rocking and did a lot of rock and roll posing. Their fans were also happy.
Most importantly, Herb, the owner of Liar's Club, was happy. If the owner is happy, I'm happy.
We made a good amount of money for the next issue. At this rate, we might actually dig ourselves out of debt.
Kelsey did not go to work. I am even sicker than the day before. We won.
Why did we decide to start a fest on a Tuesday?
Mannequin Men spun old rock and roll tunes. WLUW DJs made people dance upstairs. Everyone was pleased.
Thunderwing played songs about rocking and did a lot of rock and roll posing. Their fans were also happy.
Most importantly, Herb, the owner of Liar's Club, was happy. If the owner is happy, I'm happy.
We made a good amount of money for the next issue. At this rate, we might actually dig ourselves out of debt.
Kelsey did not go to work. I am even sicker than the day before. We won.
Why did we decide to start a fest on a Tuesday?
Monday, July 16, 2007
Holy fucking
Fucking in a wheelchair, less to fight off.
HAHAHAHAHA. A Poem. I'm a POET. You're a poet.
Do you see that hole? I can't be like that.
Do you know about St. Henry?
We're going to have a bake sale to raise $300,000. It's time to learn God's Gospel.
What the fuck am I writing about? I'm the BEST beat writer. Bro.
This week I will ingest Dayquil, Nyquil, Rye whiskey, beer, cigarette smoke (1st and 2nd) and microwaveable diet food.
Liar's Club. I keep thinking of Liar's Club. Then it'll be the next show. If there's no next show I better break all my guitars.
HAHAHAHAHA. A Poem. I'm a POET. You're a poet.
Do you see that hole? I can't be like that.
Do you know about St. Henry?
We're going to have a bake sale to raise $300,000. It's time to learn God's Gospel.
What the fuck am I writing about? I'm the BEST beat writer. Bro.
This week I will ingest Dayquil, Nyquil, Rye whiskey, beer, cigarette smoke (1st and 2nd) and microwaveable diet food.
Liar's Club. I keep thinking of Liar's Club. Then it'll be the next show. If there's no next show I better break all my guitars.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Two more days
Fetor at Liar's Club. A chance to burn bridges in musical form while showing the size of my guitar dick.
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Pre-MachineFest
The fest starts next Tuesday. We lost two venues in the last week. I've been drinking a lot of coffee and hoping not to hear anyone cry.
Do I even like this anymore? Some of the shows are fun and some of the people are fun and sometimes I have fun, but I can't remember the last time that happened. I can't remember the last time I had fun doing all this type of work. If I got high I would have a lot of fun.
It's no fun trying to work with 'revolutionaries'. It's no fun when you're sober. It's violent when you're drunk.
I talk to Kelsey and Mike and not many others. That's OK by me.
I don't talk about my experiences working on large scale festivals because they're not positive. The people that know me understand this. The people that don't ask for tickets.
This isn't funny.
Slowly turning Republican with each inhale of second-hand pot smoke.
Do I even like this anymore? Some of the shows are fun and some of the people are fun and sometimes I have fun, but I can't remember the last time that happened. I can't remember the last time I had fun doing all this type of work. If I got high I would have a lot of fun.
It's no fun trying to work with 'revolutionaries'. It's no fun when you're sober. It's violent when you're drunk.
I talk to Kelsey and Mike and not many others. That's OK by me.
I don't talk about my experiences working on large scale festivals because they're not positive. The people that know me understand this. The people that don't ask for tickets.
This isn't funny.
Slowly turning Republican with each inhale of second-hand pot smoke.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Come on, kids
Scary is fun and all, but look at who is making the scary.
The new Manson video ends with his new gal pal, 19-year old, Ms. Wood and the Anti-Christ drive a car over a cliff. It's very dramatic. Then the screen fades to black. Even more dramatic. Then comes "INTERSCOPE 2007".
Scary.
It would be much more frightening if anyone cared.
The new Manson video ends with his new gal pal, 19-year old, Ms. Wood and the Anti-Christ drive a car over a cliff. It's very dramatic. Then the screen fades to black. Even more dramatic. Then comes "INTERSCOPE 2007".
Scary.
It would be much more frightening if anyone cared.
Monday, June 11, 2007
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
3
Issue 3 comes out tomorrow. Party three days from now. The cat loves me because I give him tuna.
"I don't even knows if he's mines or nots."
"I don't even knows if he's mines or nots."
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
No Fun
Non-digital cable sucks.
It took almost 6-hours that I could read before I sleep rather than watch TV or listen to records. That's fucked up.
The Machine Issue 3 comes out Wednesday. Party on Saturday. Rock 'N Roll guitar every night.
The Machine site finally has a surplus of stories. It only took about two-years.
Doug is going to Oregon State. He was kind enough to give me his giant canvas. It now has a noose.
Saturday was Rage Against The Machine. Sunday was The Stooges. Monday did not have a reunion.
My mother is applying for a overnight shift at K-Mart. While I'm pleased that she's looking for work once again, I am disappointed that she is not able to use her college education. I'm not sure if my sadness is due to her or my socialization. Fuck it. Maybe she can steal some shit. Like Iggy. Iggy would steal shit. Iggy would steal shit and then fuck the manager. Then Iggy would spend a few years homeless in L.A. Maybe I shouldn't think of Iggy so much.
It took almost 6-hours that I could read before I sleep rather than watch TV or listen to records. That's fucked up.
The Machine Issue 3 comes out Wednesday. Party on Saturday. Rock 'N Roll guitar every night.
The Machine site finally has a surplus of stories. It only took about two-years.
Doug is going to Oregon State. He was kind enough to give me his giant canvas. It now has a noose.
Saturday was Rage Against The Machine. Sunday was The Stooges. Monday did not have a reunion.
My mother is applying for a overnight shift at K-Mart. While I'm pleased that she's looking for work once again, I am disappointed that she is not able to use her college education. I'm not sure if my sadness is due to her or my socialization. Fuck it. Maybe she can steal some shit. Like Iggy. Iggy would steal shit. Iggy would steal shit and then fuck the manager. Then Iggy would spend a few years homeless in L.A. Maybe I shouldn't think of Iggy so much.
Monday, April 09, 2007
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Groceries
I can't shake grocery stores. Everything about them. Everything they are to all people. I'm helpless. I can't figure it out. I'll write more in zine form.
I bought pizza rolls and shampoo.
I bought pizza rolls and shampoo.
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
If I don't stop this I'll never get anywhere
Rather than use the internet for good or evil I'm using it to waste time. Accidentally researching stories and finding out more about bands from Chicago I've never heard of. I guess I'm not cut out for writing. I get too envious of people.
The outlying suburbs seem like the Wild West.
The outlying suburbs seem like the Wild West.
Monday, March 05, 2007
buck oh five
Though I've been on a computer with an Internet connection every day I haven't had a desire to update this thing. Since my last update I have...
-discovered the joys of mp3 blogs
-went to a wedding in Iowa
-started a new zine about things I don't understand
-came up with what I think would be a worthwhile grant proposal
-painted a RobotJesus
-wasted days (if you add it up) on the bus
Some of my friends are doing amazing things. Some of them should be in prison. I'm somewhere in the middle. I will never write a song like "The Middle" by Jimmy Eat World.
-discovered the joys of mp3 blogs
-went to a wedding in Iowa
-started a new zine about things I don't understand
-came up with what I think would be a worthwhile grant proposal
-painted a RobotJesus
-wasted days (if you add it up) on the bus
Some of my friends are doing amazing things. Some of them should be in prison. I'm somewhere in the middle. I will never write a song like "The Middle" by Jimmy Eat World.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Late nite, not night, but nite
Thank God for God. When it's past midnight and before 7am, I desire insane rhetoric aimed at God fearing souls. Did you know Jesus knew everything that was going to happen? Well, I just learned that. Thank you, WGN. You truly are the World's Greatest Network.
Holy shit, did I get fat. I don't wake up everyday and think I'm fat or care all that much, but my Widget has shown me the light. Photos from 2001. Photos of things I don't remember doing with people I no longer talk to. I have gained a substantial amount of weight.
Why is Dan calling me at 1:20am? Something about the band Traffic and choreographed moves.
There was a man in Mark chapter 5 that was possessed by demons and ran naked through a grave yard. Intellectuals are dumb like that guy. Girls are going wild. They went without underwear and spread their legs. God is going to hold you girls responsible. Jesus built my hot rod. All programs, infomercial, sitcom, news, etc., should have a guy that ties everything together. It sure makes the Bible a lot easier to understand.
Holy shit, did I get fat. I don't wake up everyday and think I'm fat or care all that much, but my Widget has shown me the light. Photos from 2001. Photos of things I don't remember doing with people I no longer talk to. I have gained a substantial amount of weight.
Why is Dan calling me at 1:20am? Something about the band Traffic and choreographed moves.
There was a man in Mark chapter 5 that was possessed by demons and ran naked through a grave yard. Intellectuals are dumb like that guy. Girls are going wild. They went without underwear and spread their legs. God is going to hold you girls responsible. Jesus built my hot rod. All programs, infomercial, sitcom, news, etc., should have a guy that ties everything together. It sure makes the Bible a lot easier to understand.
Friday, February 02, 2007
I talked into a microphone, it stole my soul
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Fall of Autumn presents Brandon Wetherbee reading a piece entitled "The Ultimate Warrior was the Catalyst for the September 11th Attacks." Brandon has written over twenty issues of his perzine, Foul, contributed to Sanitary & Ship and is the co-editor of the Chicago publication, The Machine.
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