Showing posts with label rock. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rock. Show all posts
Thursday, January 26, 2017
WTF Wednesday: Thursday Edition - On Shrooms at Ikea - Guadalajara Joe
Swedish meatballs fly around everywhere in sight!
Check out the crazy WTF newest funnest video from Guadalajara Joe - On Shrooms at Ikea!
Guady's silky Adidas rainbow paraglider shirt is from Skippy Haha Vintage!
Also if you like what you just saw and want to hear more, stream Guadalajara Joe's new album ('or more like a group of songs'), "Children of the Corn Dogs" here at bandcamp for the low, low price of zero dollars.
(This week is GJ's birthday, so if you'd like to kick him a few bucks, that's cool too!)
I think we can all use some more laughing, singing, shrooms, and nuts dancing in capri pants and aquasocks in our lives right about now!
Friday, July 17, 2015
hootie & the rebel flag
In a UNC dorm room in 1994, I listened to the the South Carolina band Hootie & the Blowfish CD "Cracked Rear View" many, many times.
One song, "Drowning" was about racism, but I never understood the first verse clearly, Darius Rucker kind of mumbles through it.
But 21 years later, it's timely. Very timely.
Trouble with the world is we're too busy to think about it, all right
Why is there a rebel flag hanging from the state house walls?
Tired of hearin' this shit about heritage not hate
Time to make the world a better place
Why must we hate one another?
Well no matter what we gotta live together
Just that you don't look like me, tell me what do you see
When we pass on the street what do you wanna see
P.E.'s coming is all I gotta say
Wanna turn and run away
They're just telling you how they see it
Right or wrong they don't care, you wish that they would quit
chorus:
Drowning in a sea of tears
Hatred trying to hide your fears
Living only for yourself
Hating everybody else
Cause they don't look like you
Nanci singing it's a hard life wherever you go
About some fat racist living in Chicago
Trying to teach his kids to hate everyone
Well tell me why is that something you wanna teach your son?
Why must we hate one another?
When the people in the church, they tell me you're my brother
You don't walk like me, ... you don't talk like me, saying
Go back to Africa, I just don't understand
(chorus)
I'm trying to be someone that he could look up to, but
When I walk down the street, tell me what do you see
I'm a man, I'm a man, I'm a man
No I'm not like you
Why do you hate me so
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
Hating everybody else cause they don't look like you
This week I found an authentic vintage 90s Hootie & the Blowfish tour t-shirt with that lyric on back "Cause they don't look like you."
I am glad there is no longer a rebel flag hanging from the statehouse walls. It's a start.
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Friday, January 02, 2015
widespread puppy
if you ever want to be popular, walk a puppy through the lobby of a westin hotel at 1 AM on new years eve.
we went to charlotte for widepsread panic on wednesday and sugarhoney came with us. she was the star of the city.
while walking her past the nascar hall of fame, a cop drove by, leaned her full torso out the window, gave a thumbs up, and yelled "that is the best dog ever!"
kevin carried her on the elevator to avoid her scaring people in their fancy clothes. a cop in the lobby saw this and said, "uh oh, is that dog too drunk to walk?"
dozens of people passing by stopped, turned around, and squealed "PUPPY!!!" to each other, asking to pet her. she just wagged her tail, cool as a cucumber.
one kind young man flyyyiiiiiing high on new years spirit on the full elevator grabbed her ears (lovingly), got nose to nose with her and yelled "YOU ARE JUST THE CUTEST LITTLE FUCKER!!!!!!"
the show was excellent, the band sounded great, the setlist was thoughtful, uplifting, and everybody was having a good time...
it was an awesome way to ring in the new year.
best wishes for a healthy and happy 2015 to all!
Monday, October 27, 2014
avett brother in SHV
Hey, I recognize that t-shirt!
Here it is closer:
Scott Avett in a Central Park 4 seasons 70s t-shirt.
I am not the most well-versed Avett Brothers fan, but I could listen to their album I and Love and You on repeat for months.
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via Crackerfarm instagram |
Here it is closer:
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Scott Avett in a Central Park 4 seasons 70s t-shirt.
I am not the most well-versed Avett Brothers fan, but I could listen to their album I and Love and You on repeat for months.
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Wednesday, October 22, 2014
WTF Wednesday: Jimmy Swaggart, Puppies with Jeans, Valentine Clouds
Good day, Wednesday! Good day, WTF!
Again the vintage gods have presented us with some fine record albums to ponder.
Jimmy Swaggart - I've Got Nothing to Lose. Oh yeah? Well then go right ahead meeting hookers at parkway motels, Mr. Swaggart!
WTF?!
This is not so much WTF as I want to hang out with these people.
Queen Ida and the Bon Temps Zydeco Band. Awesome outfits! Awesome faces!
I can't get enough of these family gospel singers. The dad in this one is especially cool.
The Hansel Hensley Singers. Do they go as a group to buy suits? Were they instructed not to touch each other? Why is the kid standing on the bench?
Next up, Marshall Henson, Over the Next Hill.
I'm not sure about mountain climbing in those white snakeskin boots, but you go for it, Marshall!
Let's move on to doggie items. How about a framed photo of a Lhasa Apso with glowing eyes stuffed in a Christmas stocking?
Hello K-9.
What cute German Shepherd puppies. What do they have there?
Jeans? They brought you your jeans and belt.
WTF?!
Last but not least, how about a giant, i mean giant, plug-in, whirring, wheezing, glowing HAPPY VALENTINE hearts and clouds installation? Just one Valentine's day i'd like to wake up and find this in my kitchen.
it's really huge, like 6 feet tall, 10 feet wide.
WTF?!
As with all wtf wednesdays, there are no answers, only questions leading to more questions.
For more vintage wtf wonders (for sale), click here: vintage wtf
New WTF this week:
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Wednesday, September 24, 2014
WTF Wednesday: Vintage Album Edition
Hello Wednesday, hello WTF!
Welcome back to the day of the week where we marvel at the depths of human randomness. This week will be short but sweet as I am working on a Vintage Halloween Costume post that should go live this afternoon. In the meantime, let's WTF, vintage record album style!
Here's a bejeweled Rita Coolidge looking fine, sensually touching a wall. But hold up! The lady's not for sale.
For sale? In the Indecent Proposal sense of the word? In the "How much is that doggy in the window" sense of the word?
WTF?!
Next we find the Shifflett Family.
Better than Ever. I don't know where to begin. So I will not.
Last but not least we have the Happy Hearts Quartet.
I hope their singing is better than their math.
WTF?!
As with all wtf wednesdays, there are no answers, only questions leading to more questions.
For more vintage wtf wonders (for sale), click here: vintage wtf
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Tuesday, July 22, 2014
just the hits
we had 3 row dead fuckin center seats for beck.
downtown at the thomas wolfe auditorium last saturday night.
we were 15 feet away from the guy. he was doing high kicks and moon walking. knee slides like marty mcfly in back to the future. the fly on his black jeans was halfway down. his tips are frosted. he is tiny. but the dude has moves! kind of prince-like in his dance style. it was a fantastic high energy show, and the seats were unbelievable. no xenu sightings.
went to a very different show this saturday night. chris smither at the grey eagle. sit down show. started at 8. walkers in the front row.
he is a fantastic storyteller and guitar player, and the show was full and happy.
our garden overfloweth with yellow cherry tomatoes. i don't know why they are yellow. they taste red. there are 10 new ones every day.
pouncey is still suckin on pillas.
downtown at the thomas wolfe auditorium last saturday night.
we were 15 feet away from the guy. he was doing high kicks and moon walking. knee slides like marty mcfly in back to the future. the fly on his black jeans was halfway down. his tips are frosted. he is tiny. but the dude has moves! kind of prince-like in his dance style. it was a fantastic high energy show, and the seats were unbelievable. no xenu sightings.
went to a very different show this saturday night. chris smither at the grey eagle. sit down show. started at 8. walkers in the front row.
he is a fantastic storyteller and guitar player, and the show was full and happy.
our garden overfloweth with yellow cherry tomatoes. i don't know why they are yellow. they taste red. there are 10 new ones every day.
pouncey is still suckin on pillas.
Wednesday, July 09, 2014
SHV at HSMF
High Sierra Music Festival jammed on this past weekend in California.
I was not there, but a slew of Skippy Haha Vintage shirts made the trip.
Behold members of ALO and Tea Leaf Green happily sporting SHV torso shields on stage.
(L to R) Josh Clark in Lynyrd Skynyrd t-shirt, Bo Carper in vintage western, Trevor Garrod in embroidered 70's western, Steve Adams in Hot Tub t-shirt, and Dan Lebowitz in picnic gingham button down.
Viva rock! Festivaaaaaaal!
I was not there, but a slew of Skippy Haha Vintage shirts made the trip.
Behold members of ALO and Tea Leaf Green happily sporting SHV torso shields on stage.
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photo by Wally Meerschaert |
(L to R) Josh Clark in Lynyrd Skynyrd t-shirt, Bo Carper in vintage western, Trevor Garrod in embroidered 70's western, Steve Adams in Hot Tub t-shirt, and Dan Lebowitz in picnic gingham button down.
Viva rock! Festivaaaaaaal!
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Monday, November 18, 2013
good stuff
we were 6 hours into a 9 hour road trip, in a hotel parking lot in columbus, georgia. we were on our way to the florida panhandle for 'parents weekend' - what would be the first meeting of our parents in the 5 years we've been together - picking up my parents at the airport the next morning to stay 3 days at the beach in a condo with kevin's parents. it was 10 pm and kevin asked "can i help you with your bag?"
i said 'sure....where is my bag?"
my bag was at home.
luckily, i am roughly the same size as kevin's mom, who hadn't left for the beach yet and was kind enough to bring me a big bag of t-shirts and pants and belts and jackets that i wore all weekend. along with some junk i scrounged off the target, dick's, and kohl's clearance racks in a one hour early morning shopping frenzy in dothan, alabama, (and one slight breakdown in the kohl's dressing room - why the hell are all these pants spandex! i hate these pants! i am buying these pants anyway! i hate these pants!) and a baseball hat from my dad, i made it!
which was great because we all had a great time. kevin was only slightly creeped out to see me wearing his mom's clothes all weekend. everybody was on their best behavior and there were no fights and lots of laughs. and cuteness.
this was followed by a nice week at home, including some pasture time with pouncey. and pouncey's tongue.

on friday we got in the car again headed for chattanooga and norman blake. this was hour 5 in what was supposed to be a 3.5 hour drive. it was rough.

but the show was smooth! norman blake is a guitar master. he was playing with his wife on cello and his friend on fiddle. it was very sweet.

we came home the next day and pouncey passed his first overnight test with flying colors! he didn't shred anything while we were gone and has earned enough trust to stay at the house next time we go away. no more kennel for pouncey! see you later, bed, bark and beyond.
i said 'sure....where is my bag?"
my bag was at home.
luckily, i am roughly the same size as kevin's mom, who hadn't left for the beach yet and was kind enough to bring me a big bag of t-shirts and pants and belts and jackets that i wore all weekend. along with some junk i scrounged off the target, dick's, and kohl's clearance racks in a one hour early morning shopping frenzy in dothan, alabama, (and one slight breakdown in the kohl's dressing room - why the hell are all these pants spandex! i hate these pants! i am buying these pants anyway! i hate these pants!) and a baseball hat from my dad, i made it!
which was great because we all had a great time. kevin was only slightly creeped out to see me wearing his mom's clothes all weekend. everybody was on their best behavior and there were no fights and lots of laughs. and cuteness.
this was followed by a nice week at home, including some pasture time with pouncey. and pouncey's tongue.
on friday we got in the car again headed for chattanooga and norman blake. this was hour 5 in what was supposed to be a 3.5 hour drive. it was rough.
but the show was smooth! norman blake is a guitar master. he was playing with his wife on cello and his friend on fiddle. it was very sweet.
we came home the next day and pouncey passed his first overnight test with flying colors! he didn't shred anything while we were gone and has earned enough trust to stay at the house next time we go away. no more kennel for pouncey! see you later, bed, bark and beyond.
Tuesday, June 04, 2013
music is a sound value
O.C. Smith - Love Is Forever
OC sports a fine-ass Cowichan sweater.
Years of Kmart price tags in the corner.
If I had a turntable, this might have come home with me.
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
happy happy!
keeping with tradition, yesterday was the most beautiful weather day of the year! 75 and sunny!
had a great walk with pouncey & kevin.
went downtown & had malaga paella and mojitos at chorizo. muy delicioso!
went to a friend's house and saw the cutest little miniboots. laughing laughing laughing with awesome people.
we all went to the civic center and saw bob dylan! behold the splendor!
it was a great day!
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
time flies...
...when you're taking oatmeal baths every 3 hours!
my case of poison ivy is definitely on its way out the door.
as somebody who doesn't like to take baths, this whole oatmeal bath thing has been a real eye-opener. they work! i feel like a blueberry floating in a bowl of cream of wheat, but they work!
they have me in good enough shape to avoid steriods and still enjoy today! the weather is lovely, i plan on working this morning, going for an afternoon hike with pounceters, going to dinner downtown, and then going to see dawes and bob dylan at the civic center tonight with calvin my love, and my two best girlfriends lindsay and michelle!
if you're lucky and you know it, clap your hands! (clap clap)
Thursday, February 14, 2013
let your love flow
this song was #1 the week i was born.
i love everything about this video!
the clothes. the hair. the synchronized strumming. the lyrics. the "country folk song with a disco beat."
the lyrics:
great valentine's day message!
i love everything about this video!
the clothes. the hair. the synchronized strumming. the lyrics. the "country folk song with a disco beat."
the lyrics:
There's a reason for the sunshine in the sky
There's a reason why I'm feelin' so high
Must be the season
When that lovelight shines all around us
So let that feeling grab you deep inside
And send you reeling
Where your love can't hide
And then go stealing through the moonless night
With your lover.
Just let your love flow
Like a mountain stream
And let your love grow
With the smallest of dreams
And let your love show
And you know what I mean
It's the season
Let your love fly
Like a bird on a wing
And let your love bind you
To all living things and
Let your love shine
And you'll know what I mean
That's the reason.
There's a reason for the warm sweet nights
And there's a reason for the candle lights
Must be the season
When those love rites shine all around us
So let that wonder take you into space
And lay you under its loving embrace
Just feel the thunder as it warms your face
You can't hold back.
Just let your love flow
Like a mountain stream
And let your love grow
With the smallest of dreams
And let your love show
And you know what I mean
It's the season
Let your love fly
Like a bird on a wing
And let your love bind you
To all living things and
Let your love shine
And you'll know what I mean
That's the reason.
Just let your love flow
Like a mountain stream
And let your love grow
With the smallest of dreams
And let your love show
And you know what I mean
It's the season
Let your love fly
Like a bird on a wing
And let your love bind you
To all living things and
Let your love shine
And you'll know what I mean
great valentine's day message!
Friday, November 16, 2012
pushin the good vibes
this isn't an entire "great list" like betsy does every friday, but here is my attempt at finishing this week on a positive note!
see that sticker behind smiling pouncey's face? it says "pushin the good vibe!"
pouncey is pretty good at that.
it's a line from an ALO song "country camper."
"country camper" can be streamed for free here. the whole show is on archive.org here.
you don't even have to listen to get the gist of this funny story.
"country camper"
it was obvious enough
that we weren't going anywhere too soon
side of the road
LA traffic friday afternoon
from where i was standin
it was worse than i'd feared
her front had disconnected
from her rear
freedom never came so easily
for my country camper
on the dodge chassis
i guess i had the fever
ever since i was a little man
a life so free of maintenance
you store it in the back of your van
she was a thing of beauty
1979
and i was feelin lucky
pushin the good vibes
and my heart was thumpin
as i drove her off
hit the freeway
destiny laughed and coughed
cause freedom never came so easily
when it costs more than you can afford to be free
sometimes the dream is better than the real
sometimes the dream is better than the real
thing
better than the country camper on the dodge chassis
well uncle sam bought her off us
for a thousand bucks and a lunch
sometimes you gotta cut your losses
while there's something left to be cut
freedom called us
and we did her dance
lost our shirts
and forgot our pants
sometimes the dream is better than the real thing
better than a country camper on a dodge chassis
*****
here's an example of a country camper:
i hope everybody has a wonderful weekend and all good vibes are pushed to their limits!
Thursday, October 25, 2012
chris smither
i won another contest!
my answer "new orleans" gained me 2 tickets for the chris smither show last night at the grey eagle from the sweet blog ashvegas.
i love his songwriting. the lyrics ring true. i love his guitar playing. his fingers are confident.
"Leave the Light on"
If I were young again, I’d pay attention To that little-known dimension That tastes of endless time It's just like water, it runs right through our fingers But the flavor of it lingers Like a rich, red wine In those days we were single – and we lived 'em one by one Now we hardly see ‘em – they don’t walk - they run But I got plenty left I’ve set my sight on Don’t wait up - Leave the light on I’ll be – home - soon I’ve never seen my life in such a hurry - But if I start to worry – I get left behind It’s like a party, but you don’t get invitations – and there’s just one destination You better be on time For years we rhymed in couplets - And we sang ‘em two by two Now we hardly rhyme at all – but here’s a few And if they hurt, there’s bullets left to bite on Don’t wait up - Leave the light on - I’ll be – home - soon That drummer in my head needs inspiration There’s a lack of syncopation – the holes need to align. It’s just so hard to leave these cages that we think in By stages we just sink in - to a slow decline For years we lived in waltz time – and we danced three by three Now it’s hard to dance, but if you'll stick with me – We’ve got what we need to spend the night on - Don’t wait up - Leave the light on - I’ll be – home - soon These races that we’ve run were not for glory - No moral to this story – We run for peace of mind But the race we’re running now is never-ending. Since space and time are bending, There’s no finish line - But I'll live to be a hundred - I was born in ’44 - 32 to go, but I ain’t keepin’ score - I've been left for dead before - but I still fight on – Don’t wait up
Leave the light on
I’ll be home soon
I been left for dead before - but I still fight on Don’t wait up
Leave the light on
I’ll be home soon
the show ended with this cover "killin' the blues"
good lord
live music is best
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
optimistic thought
we're just spinning on some granite that we like to call a planet, and if you need to contemplate...
Monday, June 04, 2012
animated conversation
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
RIP doc watson
Monday, May 21, 2012
best weekend ever
ALO came to town on friday armed with a new album and ready to liberate the animals of asheville for the first time with california beach funk love.
it was keyboardist zach gill's birthday. i happily provided some balloons and cakes in the shape of dogs, straight from ingles. they all made it to the stage of the orange peel later.
also 2 of 4 members wore skippy haha vintage shirts on stage. if it's free i'll take it!
go to their site. buy their new (awesome) album. (sounds like this) and go see them live if they come to your town! you will smile. and dance. and feel one with humanity. and happy to be alive. and smile some more.
livin in a plastic bubble and it's GOOD!
time lapse video of the making of their backdrop.
next night was jack white. guitar master. rock god. hotel yorba sing-a-long. all girl band. no photos allowed.
believe the hype.
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Friday, March 16, 2012
sing alongs
the wood brothers put on a great show.
gotta love when they call for an encore sing-a-long and the crowd is not too pretentious to oblige.
orange peel on wednesday night such a thing happened.
so damn heartwarming!
runnin' is useless, fightin' is foolish
you're not gonna win but still
you're the luckiest man
you're up against
too many horses
and mysterious forces
whatcha don't know is
you are the luckiest man
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