2/29/2004
Urban Legends Be Damned.
I've always loved the tale of how there was no crime reported during The Beatles' first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show 40 years ago in February 1964. It seems that it is not actually true. Snopes.com says the whole story is an urban legend and puts it in their category of "undetermined."
Things That Make You Go Hmmmm.
From a Rutgers University National Research project on marriage in June 2003: "In general, people tend to be pickier about the person they marry than the person with whom they conceive a child." I have no comment.
2/28/2004
Gimme A Coors Light.
Apparently the 7 bars in downtown Bakersfield form "The Bar District." That district is apparently featured heavily in the 2003 DVD Barroom Babes and Brawls. For more on fights started over...nothing really, go to KBAK 29.
2/25/2004
Strait Outta' Lake Oswego.
From page 52 of the March 2004 The Costco Connection comes the story of Rob Baur of Lake Oswego, Oregon. Seems Rob is a huge fan of The Simpsons. So much so that he brought one of his favorite episodes to life.
In 1999, Homer created the tomacco, a combo tomato/tobacco plant. Once local folks taste his creation they are hooked, even though they are getting sick because of it. Baur, finding this intriguing, "grafted a tomato plant onto tobacco roots, and cartoon became reality." Rob will exchange with the writer of the tomacco episode "fruit from his plant" for an "autographed copy of the script from the episode." All this, while working full time at a local waste-water treatment plant. Go Rob.
In 1999, Homer created the tomacco, a combo tomato/tobacco plant. Once local folks taste his creation they are hooked, even though they are getting sick because of it. Baur, finding this intriguing, "grafted a tomato plant onto tobacco roots, and cartoon became reality." Rob will exchange with the writer of the tomacco episode "fruit from his plant" for an "autographed copy of the script from the episode." All this, while working full time at a local waste-water treatment plant. Go Rob.
No Stereophonics & No Howie Day.
Must work tomorrow until 11 p.m., have to miss the show, but KINK FM will have The Stereophonics in their Live Performance Lounge at 8:30 a.m. and Howie Day in at 2 p.m.
2/24/2004
The One. The Only.
After 52 years in the business, Cal Worthington is still going strong! With four dealerships to serve you.
Stereophonics & Howie Day.
Thursday night at McMenamins Crystal Palace. Kelly Jones. Mmmmm. Kelly Jones.
The staff at Waist High believes that McMenamins makes one of the world's tastiest beers, the Ruby Ale. In 1985, they were the first US brewery to "legally" use fruit in their ales. Every batch of Ruby is made with 55 pounds of fresh raspberries.
The staff at Waist High believes that McMenamins makes one of the world's tastiest beers, the Ruby Ale. In 1985, they were the first US brewery to "legally" use fruit in their ales. Every batch of Ruby is made with 55 pounds of fresh raspberries.
Back In Business.
After an entire weekend of non-stop aggravation, I have back in my possession a completely rebuilt computer.
On a totally unrelated note, "The best bar in the world" now has a barcam.
On a totally unrelated note, "The best bar in the world" now has a barcam.
2/22/2004
Big Country.
While taking a break from hand to hand combat with local computer technicians, I cruised the music DVD section of my local electronics superstore. Among the finds were Flesh for Lulu: Live from London, Black Flag: Live, The Very Best of the Human League, Absolutely ABC, and Big Country: The Ultimate Collection.
2/18/2004
The Psychiatrist Is IN.
Congratulations to Dr. James Hancey, recognized by Portland Monthly Magazine as one of Portland's Best Doctors. Nominated by his peers as one of the top 20 psychiatrists in the city, Dr. Hancey specializes in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
Toad The Wet Sprocket.
Ever wondered where Toad the Wet Sprocket got their name?
(artistdirect.com) The British comedy troupe known as Monty Python put out an album sometime in the seventies called CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION. One of the tracks was called "Rock Notes" where a befuddled journalist announces: "Rick Stardust, lead electric triangle player with Toad The Wet Sprocket, has had to have an elbow removed following their recent worldwide successful tour of Finland."
The guys in Toad, teen-agers at the time, thought the name was so bad that it was good. Good enough for a fledgling band that had jokingly referred to their act as Three Young Studs and Glen. It was probably meant to be temporary at the time, and yet it has survived as their moniker for over ten years.
And there's a bit more to the story. In December of 1995 Toad had a platinum album award (DULCINEA) made up for Eric Idle, one of the original Monty Python members, and a mutual friend delivered it to the surprised comedian. The band immediately received a letter from the gracious and surprised Idle, who informed Toad that he originally thought of the name for a TV sketch because he wanted "to think of a name so silly and unusual no one would ever consider it for a group."
No one, except of course, four young men putting together their first band in Santa Barbara. When Idle first heard the band and their name on the airwaves, he said he "nearly drove off the road. It was spooky but I was also very thrilled." So were the guys in Toad when they received his thank you note.
(artistdirect.com) The British comedy troupe known as Monty Python put out an album sometime in the seventies called CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION. One of the tracks was called "Rock Notes" where a befuddled journalist announces: "Rick Stardust, lead electric triangle player with Toad The Wet Sprocket, has had to have an elbow removed following their recent worldwide successful tour of Finland."
The guys in Toad, teen-agers at the time, thought the name was so bad that it was good. Good enough for a fledgling band that had jokingly referred to their act as Three Young Studs and Glen. It was probably meant to be temporary at the time, and yet it has survived as their moniker for over ten years.
And there's a bit more to the story. In December of 1995 Toad had a platinum album award (DULCINEA) made up for Eric Idle, one of the original Monty Python members, and a mutual friend delivered it to the surprised comedian. The band immediately received a letter from the gracious and surprised Idle, who informed Toad that he originally thought of the name for a TV sketch because he wanted "to think of a name so silly and unusual no one would ever consider it for a group."
No one, except of course, four young men putting together their first band in Santa Barbara. When Idle first heard the band and their name on the airwaves, he said he "nearly drove off the road. It was spooky but I was also very thrilled." So were the guys in Toad when they received his thank you note.
2/17/2004
Guitar Gods.
In the March 2004 issue, Guitar World Magazine gives their definitive ranking of the 100 All-Time Greatest Metal Guitarists, or "a tribute to the great men who shit iron and piss stainless steel razor blades." The top ten breaks down like this: 1. Tony Iommi 2. Kirk Hammett & James Hetfield 3. Angus & Malcom Young 4. Randy Rhoads 5. Eddie Van Halen 6. Jimmy Page 7. Dimebag Darrell 8. Zakk Wylde 9. Adam Jones (Tool) 10. Kerry King & Jeff Hanneman (Slayer)
Easy Guy!
Irate Scotsman says he is not really interested in the "I'm Currently Listening to" section of blogs.
2/14/2004
Europa My Old Friend.
As an 1980s music geek, I was dazzled to find out that there was a sequel to Thomas Dolby's 1982 rhapsody "Europa and the Pirate Twins" on his 1992 CD ASTRONAUTS & HERETICS. There, you will also find the enchanting "I Love You Goodbye."
For all things Dolby, check out The Flat Earth Society.
For all things Dolby, check out The Flat Earth Society.
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