What's up, G?
So, here's the thing,...the game is not going on anywhere, at any time, for the time being. This week, the lovely and gracious owners of Fontana's approached and let me know of their decision to postpone the game for a bit. The reason's were absolutley understandable and no love was lost.
To be honest, I need a break too.
I am trying to concentrate on my OWN rock and/or roll. I AM a songwriter after all and have spent too much time away from my art as opposed to foisting my knowledge about it onto unsuspecting drunks....yes, thats a joke.
So, I think for a bit, we will sniff around and see if anyone wants it to be part of their family, and if not, we'll see how things go in the Fall at our true home. I sincerely want to thank all of the amazing people I have met in the last year and PAST years hosting this game. You are all friends and are held in the highest regard. Especially, Jasper, Deannie, Holly, Mary and every single employee of Fontana's. You have always been supportive and gone above and beyond to make this game a success and show an example of what every rock bar in NYC could, and more importantly, should be about.
We'll be in touch. Look for new gig's by Your New Best Friend in September and the New York Band Draft in October. Those are the next two times you will see me wield the Les Paul Jr again.
I can't WAIT!
IN THE MEANTIME; here is an awesome video to tide you over til the next post. The 'Kilby' interviewing Grohl. Prince is discussed and there is trivia. Enjoy.
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Monday, July 26, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010
On the state of metal..
Yes, there is true metal to be had in this burg. I've seen it, I experienced it last night via here AND Chicago.
I used to be a little metal dirtbag like many in New Jersey. Growing up there was kind of like a small East coast California. There were fast cars, fast women and fast metal. Somehow, it has survived and is now somehow, all the rage. How did this ugly little genre get to be so fashionable? I know why, sort of. It's because of the hedonistic, reckless abandon it represents and the ones who are just stupid and daring enough to take advantage of it. I am certainly no better.
Last night was metal night at Fontana's and the entire night was nothing but. All metal trivia, former/present groupies (and their children!),free whiskey and pizza,and loud,heavy bands that made the Earth shake. It was heaven. The parts I remember that is. I met a lovely woman who works for a drummer fan boy magazine. I miss that the most thinking back. Getting that fresh copy of Guitar For The Practicing Musician with some crazy shredder on the cover and delving into pages of tabs of the newest and oldest songs that I could learn how to play just like the pros. Where's my guitar? Metal excites me and really, thats the whole reason to love it. It's exciting.
Best team name last night was: Motley Crucifix.
Enjoy one of New Jersey's finest exports!
I used to be a little metal dirtbag like many in New Jersey. Growing up there was kind of like a small East coast California. There were fast cars, fast women and fast metal. Somehow, it has survived and is now somehow, all the rage. How did this ugly little genre get to be so fashionable? I know why, sort of. It's because of the hedonistic, reckless abandon it represents and the ones who are just stupid and daring enough to take advantage of it. I am certainly no better.
Last night was metal night at Fontana's and the entire night was nothing but. All metal trivia, former/present groupies (and their children!),free whiskey and pizza,and loud,heavy bands that made the Earth shake. It was heaven. The parts I remember that is. I met a lovely woman who works for a drummer fan boy magazine. I miss that the most thinking back. Getting that fresh copy of Guitar For The Practicing Musician with some crazy shredder on the cover and delving into pages of tabs of the newest and oldest songs that I could learn how to play just like the pros. Where's my guitar? Metal excites me and really, thats the whole reason to love it. It's exciting.
Best team name last night was: Motley Crucifix.
Enjoy one of New Jersey's finest exports!
Monday, March 29, 2010
RIP Alex Chilton
Shit, I'm sorry, I know I've been AWOL for awhile. Been very busy doing all sorts of things but I had to jot down something about Alex Chilton passing. That was a bummer. I got turned onto Big Star by Jennifer Dopson back in 94 when we were desperately trying to not date each other and failing miserably at it. I was big into the Replacements and she couldn't believe I'd never heard of 'em. "You know that song Alex Chilton, it's a real person, silly." I didn't know shit from Shine-ola and she had toured with Sebadoh, so I took her word on it and it was a pretty profound discovery.
We went to see him at The Variety Playhouse in Little 5 Points one night,..fucker didn't play ONE Big Star song. What a gyp!? Anyway, 'Radio City/#1 Record' became a bible to me. I even liked their second album "You and Your Sister", weird as it was to my musical palette at the time.
Big Star was supposed to play at SXSW this year and it was SO devastating for fans like me who were even excited they they were playing at ALL, even if we couldn't actually be there. I was SUPPOSED to see them this last fall but everyone involved, dropped that ball. Westerberg wrote a great op-ed in the New York Times about him, which is fitting because that guy rarely even speaks to anyone apparently, so you know it had to be a semi-smartass eulogy, and it was that, but you could tell tears were hitting the page as he wrote, or typed or whatever. Look it up, I'm too lazy to link.
Thanks for those records, Alex. I hope you are rockin' out up there somewhere. I'll never travel far without you either.
We went to see him at The Variety Playhouse in Little 5 Points one night,..fucker didn't play ONE Big Star song. What a gyp!? Anyway, 'Radio City/#1 Record' became a bible to me. I even liked their second album "You and Your Sister", weird as it was to my musical palette at the time.
Big Star was supposed to play at SXSW this year and it was SO devastating for fans like me who were even excited they they were playing at ALL, even if we couldn't actually be there. I was SUPPOSED to see them this last fall but everyone involved, dropped that ball. Westerberg wrote a great op-ed in the New York Times about him, which is fitting because that guy rarely even speaks to anyone apparently, so you know it had to be a semi-smartass eulogy, and it was that, but you could tell tears were hitting the page as he wrote, or typed or whatever. Look it up, I'm too lazy to link.
Thanks for those records, Alex. I hope you are rockin' out up there somewhere. I'll never travel far without you either.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
I've been walking in Central Park, singing after dark...
..people think I'm crazy.
Thats sorta true, and maybe it IS. Smartass has been going very well considering. The usual suspects are WAY too busy and dealing with life things, but TimeOut has been kind and we have a whole new stable. So it goes, to quote Vonnegut.
I want to take the opportunity to thank Fontana's, it's always amazing staff, Jasper, and the amazing owners who believe in us and support the night.
I was told tonight that MTV is looking the night over and seriously considering us for the Fall. Fingers crossed. There have been so many awesome people who have came out to play and eat FREE PIZZA! I can't stress enough how FREE the pizza is! ;)
Thursday is Brendan the bartenders' birthday. You better make it out!
Here's where I am:
Thats sorta true, and maybe it IS. Smartass has been going very well considering. The usual suspects are WAY too busy and dealing with life things, but TimeOut has been kind and we have a whole new stable. So it goes, to quote Vonnegut.
I want to take the opportunity to thank Fontana's, it's always amazing staff, Jasper, and the amazing owners who believe in us and support the night.
I was told tonight that MTV is looking the night over and seriously considering us for the Fall. Fingers crossed. There have been so many awesome people who have came out to play and eat FREE PIZZA! I can't stress enough how FREE the pizza is! ;)
Thursday is Brendan the bartenders' birthday. You better make it out!
Here's where I am:
Monday, November 16, 2009
Hail to England, by way of IFC.
Hello, dear reader! Welcome back to another fun filled blog post! So, I have some very exciting news to tell you about. Last Friday I was lucky enough to attend the NYC screening of "All Tommorrow's Parties" by director Jonathan Caouette. It is a collage of footage compiled by concert goers of the 'All Tommorrow's Parties' festival in the UK. The festival is curated by some of today's most amazing indie bands such as Belle and Sebastian, Sonic Youth, Portishead and features such bands as Patti Smith, Grinderman, Iggy and The Stooges, Mogwai, Slint, Grizzly Bear, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Gossip, Daniel Johnston and The Boredoms.
It is an amazing film mainly because of the close proximity of the fans to the bands. It is shot on an English vacation compound that houses all the bands, and from what I could gather, most of the fans as well. Which makes for some interesting, up close and personal interactions with the artist and audience. It literally was like a small, modern Woodstock, only with different drugs. The footage from back in the day when the English would arrive by bus to the compound and expunge on how bloody awesome the place was, only fed the psychedelic tinge the film held. I strongly urge you to seek out this gem (even if it's only on Netflix soon, there was only two days of screening. Which baffles me still! This is an important film and I expect it will be back very soon)!
Thursday night is another fun night of the game. We had a great metal night last week and this coming week promises to be just as fun.
Here's the trailer for All Tomorrow's Parties:
It is an amazing film mainly because of the close proximity of the fans to the bands. It is shot on an English vacation compound that houses all the bands, and from what I could gather, most of the fans as well. Which makes for some interesting, up close and personal interactions with the artist and audience. It literally was like a small, modern Woodstock, only with different drugs. The footage from back in the day when the English would arrive by bus to the compound and expunge on how bloody awesome the place was, only fed the psychedelic tinge the film held. I strongly urge you to seek out this gem (even if it's only on Netflix soon, there was only two days of screening. Which baffles me still! This is an important film and I expect it will be back very soon)!
Thursday night is another fun night of the game. We had a great metal night last week and this coming week promises to be just as fun.
Here's the trailer for All Tomorrow's Parties:
Monday, October 26, 2009
Now Playing:"Master of Puppets" by Metallica
So, dear reader, I have FINALLY gotten confirmation that I will soon be getting the raw footage for the game in the mail soon. That means the ball is rolling and we are another step closer to making this thing bigger than it is. Fingers and toes crossed.
The game has been 'pretty' well attended lately. We are grateful, but we need more teams out still.
Ever heard of love? A friend told me once at a very pivital time that:
Love is all you need, love is like oxygen, love is a many splendored thing. There is Radar love, Adhesive love, love on the rocks. Courtney Love, Mike Love. Tender love, and Modern love. A Whole Lotta Love.
But none higher than the J. Giles band's description: Love Stinks.
You're welcome. Glad I could hip you to that.
Here's proof: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GluCM_ggMvw
The game has been 'pretty' well attended lately. We are grateful, but we need more teams out still.
Ever heard of love? A friend told me once at a very pivital time that:
Love is all you need, love is like oxygen, love is a many splendored thing. There is Radar love, Adhesive love, love on the rocks. Courtney Love, Mike Love. Tender love, and Modern love. A Whole Lotta Love.
But none higher than the J. Giles band's description: Love Stinks.
You're welcome. Glad I could hip you to that.
Here's proof: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GluCM_ggMvw
Thursday, September 24, 2009
State of Love and Trust
Hi, dear reader,..I've missed you so, really I have. I'm sorry that I only blog when I am in the mood, but cardinal rules for me are:
1) NEVER schedule sex! Just takes the wind out of everyone, creates expectations, and needless pressure.
2)NEVER schedule blogging! Just takes the wind out of everyone, creates expectations, and needless pressure.
Ok, so tonight was poorly attended, BUT a very close game! Everything in it's right place, right people were there and I feel like things are a'brewin' again. We're not sure where everyone went after championships? Why did you guys think we were done? We are still rolling along like Aerosmith's train! Get back here!
So much to talk about, hmmm..lessee,..there was a row this week between Courtney and Ryan Adams, no suprise there. Two drama queens square off about who funded Ryans record (I'm inclined to think Ryan is correct and Universal did, but where theres smoke theres usually fire.)
Maryln Manson got the swine flu,...with the chemicals that guy has ingested throughout his career,..just another hang over.
Theres these old Hendrix demos that are going to be released soon. I understand that theres even a collaboration with 2-Pac! I'm telling you people, it's only a matter of time til the celebrity zombie uprising!
Apparently, Steven Tyler and Roger Daltry are going on tour with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra this upcoming holiday season. I hear the rider demands railings in front of the stage so no one falls into the crowd. What??
Zoltan Bathory of Five Finger Death Punch (yeah, never heard of 'em either) went missing after a gig in Vegas, prompting an all out search by the police and their fans (which apparently are legion) and was found on a casino rooftop surrounded by a shitload of small, empty bags and a couple of tired hookers. The tour will continue and thank God we still have SOMEONE out there that acts like a rockstar. How very Russell Hammond AND Superman of you, Zoltan.
Pearl Jam are apparently putting out a new album that promises to be poppier, punkier, and more awesome than the last few records that have come out that we never heard. I'm told Target are the only major retailer who will carry it. Thats fine with me. Target are kinda the perfect retailer for it honestly. They are a forward thinking company who take care of their employee's (My ex used to work for them, and I trust her opinion), but apparently the only other retailers who will carry it are grass-roots, mom and pop record store's. Go get 'em, boys. Maybe one day you truly will be the next Grateful Dead.
Me? It's a dog eat dog world and I'm wearing steak underwear. Lot's more to tell, but honestly, I'm tired and getting weary of typing.
Here are the winners tonight:
1st places: Three and a half chord trick (Dan)-530 pts
2nd place: Morressey aches for anal quivering (Anne and Logan)- 470 pts
3rd place: The band Stewart (Andrea and co.)- 420 pts
Haven't seen Andrea in a coon's age. Good job for joining in the third round!
OH, one more thing, I hear The Small Faces are re-uniting sans Rod Stewart. Thats ok, apparently you earn a pass with that kind of solo career, but I'm disappointed I gotta say. I love me some Rod Stewart AND some Small Faces.What would the Black Crowes be without them?? Eh,...here's a video if you don't know what I mean.
1) NEVER schedule sex! Just takes the wind out of everyone, creates expectations, and needless pressure.
2)NEVER schedule blogging! Just takes the wind out of everyone, creates expectations, and needless pressure.
Ok, so tonight was poorly attended, BUT a very close game! Everything in it's right place, right people were there and I feel like things are a'brewin' again. We're not sure where everyone went after championships? Why did you guys think we were done? We are still rolling along like Aerosmith's train! Get back here!
So much to talk about, hmmm..lessee,..there was a row this week between Courtney and Ryan Adams, no suprise there. Two drama queens square off about who funded Ryans record (I'm inclined to think Ryan is correct and Universal did, but where theres smoke theres usually fire.)
Maryln Manson got the swine flu,...with the chemicals that guy has ingested throughout his career,..just another hang over.
Theres these old Hendrix demos that are going to be released soon. I understand that theres even a collaboration with 2-Pac! I'm telling you people, it's only a matter of time til the celebrity zombie uprising!
Apparently, Steven Tyler and Roger Daltry are going on tour with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra this upcoming holiday season. I hear the rider demands railings in front of the stage so no one falls into the crowd. What??
Zoltan Bathory of Five Finger Death Punch (yeah, never heard of 'em either) went missing after a gig in Vegas, prompting an all out search by the police and their fans (which apparently are legion) and was found on a casino rooftop surrounded by a shitload of small, empty bags and a couple of tired hookers. The tour will continue and thank God we still have SOMEONE out there that acts like a rockstar. How very Russell Hammond AND Superman of you, Zoltan.
Pearl Jam are apparently putting out a new album that promises to be poppier, punkier, and more awesome than the last few records that have come out that we never heard. I'm told Target are the only major retailer who will carry it. Thats fine with me. Target are kinda the perfect retailer for it honestly. They are a forward thinking company who take care of their employee's (My ex used to work for them, and I trust her opinion), but apparently the only other retailers who will carry it are grass-roots, mom and pop record store's. Go get 'em, boys. Maybe one day you truly will be the next Grateful Dead.
Me? It's a dog eat dog world and I'm wearing steak underwear. Lot's more to tell, but honestly, I'm tired and getting weary of typing.
Here are the winners tonight:
1st places: Three and a half chord trick (Dan)-530 pts
2nd place: Morressey aches for anal quivering (Anne and Logan)- 470 pts
3rd place: The band Stewart (Andrea and co.)- 420 pts
Haven't seen Andrea in a coon's age. Good job for joining in the third round!
OH, one more thing, I hear The Small Faces are re-uniting sans Rod Stewart. Thats ok, apparently you earn a pass with that kind of solo career, but I'm disappointed I gotta say. I love me some Rod Stewart AND some Small Faces.What would the Black Crowes be without them?? Eh,...here's a video if you don't know what I mean.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Been a long time, Been a long time, Been a long lonely,...eh,..you know the rest...
Actually, that's not true. I'm trying to get all zen (like Plant in 1988) and NOT be lonely, but at the same time, NOT rely on anyone to make me feel that way. Here's the deal folks, I'm single for the first time in 8 years!
You know what? It's feeling pretty good,...at the moment.
The only reason I brought this up is because you all saw me take off from Fontana's Thursday night with a person totally alien to me and YOU, and we had a date. She's cool, her names' Gretchen and she's funny and I like her but ultimately, as cool as she was, just a date and a first one at that. (keep ya posted.)
DISCLAIMER: Gretch, if you are reading this, you so totally rule ,cute, funny, engaging but you didn't answer my PM on FB, (when I told you I totally had a great time last night,...'member??..no??) so, I'm ok with this post. Get back to me, and I'll so take it down. It's not a "big-get-even"..lyric test, anyone get it??)
Eh,.she's cool, she'll prolly laugh,.......Guys,..?? Guys?? I so suck..
Aaaanyway...Sorry to bring my personal life front and center, but that's the way it is (to quote a certain recent dead person) and I'm all about quotes from recently deceased dead folk these days?! My friend Richard swears it's a zombie uprising, and I'm almost inclined to agree! I also, have to do this to keep records and sane. It's only history, folks!
WINNERS LAST NIGHT WERE:
1ST PLACE- THREE DOG ARMY OF NIGHT (WHERE ARE THE SCHMOO'S!!??)- 530PTS
2ND PLACE- QUEEF STROCKINOFF- -480PTS
3RD PLACE- ANTHONY MICHAEL HALL'S STEROID DEALER- 470 PTS
There's no video tonight folks, sorry, scroll down and check out the SCORES of video I've already posted that anyone who actually reads this blog has seen. If not, you are in for many treats!
XOXOX,...and all that...
You know what? It's feeling pretty good,...at the moment.
The only reason I brought this up is because you all saw me take off from Fontana's Thursday night with a person totally alien to me and YOU, and we had a date. She's cool, her names' Gretchen and she's funny and I like her but ultimately, as cool as she was, just a date and a first one at that. (keep ya posted.)
DISCLAIMER: Gretch, if you are reading this, you so totally rule ,cute, funny, engaging but you didn't answer my PM on FB, (when I told you I totally had a great time last night,...'member??..no??) so, I'm ok with this post. Get back to me, and I'll so take it down. It's not a "big-get-even"..lyric test, anyone get it??)
Eh,.she's cool, she'll prolly laugh,.......Guys,..?? Guys?? I so suck..
Aaaanyway...Sorry to bring my personal life front and center, but that's the way it is (to quote a certain recent dead person) and I'm all about quotes from recently deceased dead folk these days?! My friend Richard swears it's a zombie uprising, and I'm almost inclined to agree! I also, have to do this to keep records and sane. It's only history, folks!
WINNERS LAST NIGHT WERE:
1ST PLACE- THREE DOG ARMY OF NIGHT (WHERE ARE THE SCHMOO'S!!??)- 530PTS
2ND PLACE- QUEEF STROCKINOFF- -480PTS
3RD PLACE- ANTHONY MICHAEL HALL'S STEROID DEALER- 470 PTS
There's no video tonight folks, sorry, scroll down and check out the SCORES of video I've already posted that anyone who actually reads this blog has seen. If not, you are in for many treats!
XOXOX,...and all that...
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Championship night!
SO,...tonight was incredible. I'm still reeling from all the support I got from our regulars about filming the promo video for getting SMARTASS on TV. It's SO Wayne's World, (except for the part where I'm not sleeping with a hot Asian rockstar,...and thats ok, I guess. I'd just settle for a hot Asian....KIDDING,...no, but call me.)
I just pray I kept my cred. I interviewed the people who have supported and they stood by me and thats worth it's weight in gold to me. I also, during an interview, got an audition with The Morgan's.
(You know, Anne Morgan's band. What, you never heard of Anne Morgan?? Dude, keep up. Only the next big thing!)
Yeah,...anyway, I STILL had to direct her to Lester Bangs, but thats part of the point. Sharing information about the craft/biz/brain is what it's all about. It's possible you could see your humble host performing on stage again. One of the best parts is the other guitarist plays a Les Paul Jr too.
ANYWAY, I lied. Next week I will officially announce the big winners, but since your here, I'm tipsy, and you are paying attention, here are the champions of the first annual SMARTASS R&R trivia championship! These include two weeks of scores and a 200 point headstart for qualifying:
-HONORABLE MENTIONS:
-PENICORN-830pts
-THE NEW ORGINAL'S-690 pts
-FELTCHING WITH JESUS (Really? Going to Hell..)- 770pts
3RD PLACE- ...ELEVEN!- 1020 PTS
2ND PLACE- FOUR MAN ARMY OF DARKNESS- 1130 PTS
AND THE FIRST PLACE WINNER, THE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL TRIVIA AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED IN ALL OF NYC:
1ST PLACE- PETE 1240pts!!
(Who knew a guy just named Pete, who mostly plays alone, would sweep this thing)?
There will be prizes for all who placed and they will be announced next week officially at the next SMARTASS game. Maybe even some news about our next move to world domination! Fingers crossed...
SO,..heres the weekly video. I asked my buddy Dave his fav 80's band when he was most likely as drunk as I was and he said Adam & The Ants, so thats good enough for me. I actually like the mix of Colonial and Native American. What the fuck was he trying to say? I know they worked together against us, but,...thats just too much info input. Fuck it, I still bob along anyway and now you can tooo!
I just pray I kept my cred. I interviewed the people who have supported and they stood by me and thats worth it's weight in gold to me. I also, during an interview, got an audition with The Morgan's.
(You know, Anne Morgan's band. What, you never heard of Anne Morgan?? Dude, keep up. Only the next big thing!)
Yeah,...anyway, I STILL had to direct her to Lester Bangs, but thats part of the point. Sharing information about the craft/biz/brain is what it's all about. It's possible you could see your humble host performing on stage again. One of the best parts is the other guitarist plays a Les Paul Jr too.
ANYWAY, I lied. Next week I will officially announce the big winners, but since your here, I'm tipsy, and you are paying attention, here are the champions of the first annual SMARTASS R&R trivia championship! These include two weeks of scores and a 200 point headstart for qualifying:
-HONORABLE MENTIONS:
-PENICORN-830pts
-THE NEW ORGINAL'S-690 pts
-FELTCHING WITH JESUS (Really? Going to Hell..)- 770pts
3RD PLACE- ...ELEVEN!- 1020 PTS
2ND PLACE- FOUR MAN ARMY OF DARKNESS- 1130 PTS
AND THE FIRST PLACE WINNER, THE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL TRIVIA AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED IN ALL OF NYC:
1ST PLACE- PETE 1240pts!!
(Who knew a guy just named Pete, who mostly plays alone, would sweep this thing)?
There will be prizes for all who placed and they will be announced next week officially at the next SMARTASS game. Maybe even some news about our next move to world domination! Fingers crossed...
SO,..heres the weekly video. I asked my buddy Dave his fav 80's band when he was most likely as drunk as I was and he said Adam & The Ants, so thats good enough for me. I actually like the mix of Colonial and Native American. What the fuck was he trying to say? I know they worked together against us, but,...thats just too much info input. Fuck it, I still bob along anyway and now you can tooo!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
1st Championship round was,...
Ermmm,...not as well attended as I'd hoped. And thats ok. It just means that some of you are more competitive than others. It only works to your advantage!
(I am going to call one person out though, and I think she's the shit anyway, Anne you hung in and did well, just let me heap praise on you for that next time. Just sayin'..)
Here are the leaders so far. They are qualifiers, and will start next weeks end all be all, with +200pts as well as what they ended with tonight. (someone commenting about this would be very telling, otherwise, whats the point of posting this?)
QUALIFIERS:
-...Eleven
-The Cherry Flavored Schmoo's
-The New Orginal's
-Pete
-Two Man Army Of Darkness
WINNERS:
-1ST PLACE-PETE: 560PTS
-2ND PLACE-THE NEW ORGINAL'S: 490PTS
-3RD PLACE-TWO MAN ARMY OF DARKNESS: 480PTS
Here's a Big Star performance from 1994-3? with half of The Posies, enjoy:
(I am going to call one person out though, and I think she's the shit anyway, Anne you hung in and did well, just let me heap praise on you for that next time. Just sayin'..)
Here are the leaders so far. They are qualifiers, and will start next weeks end all be all, with +200pts as well as what they ended with tonight. (someone commenting about this would be very telling, otherwise, whats the point of posting this?)
QUALIFIERS:
-...Eleven
-The Cherry Flavored Schmoo's
-The New Orginal's
-Pete
-Two Man Army Of Darkness
WINNERS:
-1ST PLACE-PETE: 560PTS
-2ND PLACE-THE NEW ORGINAL'S: 490PTS
-3RD PLACE-TWO MAN ARMY OF DARKNESS: 480PTS
Here's a Big Star performance from 1994-3? with half of The Posies, enjoy:
Thursday, July 9, 2009
The first annuall championship Smartass rock and roll trivia,...thingie..
Wow,...just wow. It's awesome to see so many people coming out to play! I usually drone on about some rock and roll topic, trying desperately to be Lester Bangs, but not tonight. We go for the throat tonight. Here are the qualifying teams for next weeks championship, (these teams, in that they showed up two weeks running to compete, will start with 200 points! You are encouraged to bring new teams, they are still eligible to win!)
TONIGHTS WINNERS:
1st:PETE: 570 pts
2nd: ...Eleven: 560 pts
3rd: Two Man Army of Darkness: 550 1/2 pts
Additional teams that qualified:
-Mouthful Of Menstruation
-Soft Underbelly
-That was honestly not me at the Juliet Lewis Show
-Ladies and gentlemen, the fabulous Rick Danko!
-The flying clams & the shucker
-Michael Jackson's General Discoloration
-The New Originals
-Involuntary Wet T-shirt contest (It was raining that day)
-Aqua Urban Culture
Everyone has been spitting out the r&r knowledge! It will not be overlooked! See you guys next week for the first round of finals!
Here's one of the best bands you may or may not have ever heard of. They are called Five-Eight and they've been playing nationwide and especially in the south-east for YEARS! They used to crash on my/my roommates couch coming up! Check ME out!)
If you like the Replacements, Husker Du, Big Star, and any other Athens band, I couldn't think of another Georgia band(including R.E.M.) that you'd love more than this band. Early 90's in tha ATL when shit was happening, worth something, and music was not as much a product as it is now:
TONIGHTS WINNERS:
1st:PETE: 570 pts
2nd: ...Eleven: 560 pts
3rd: Two Man Army of Darkness: 550 1/2 pts
Additional teams that qualified:
-Mouthful Of Menstruation
-Soft Underbelly
-That was honestly not me at the Juliet Lewis Show
-Ladies and gentlemen, the fabulous Rick Danko!
-The flying clams & the shucker
-Michael Jackson's General Discoloration
-The New Originals
-Involuntary Wet T-shirt contest (It was raining that day)
-Aqua Urban Culture
Everyone has been spitting out the r&r knowledge! It will not be overlooked! See you guys next week for the first round of finals!
Here's one of the best bands you may or may not have ever heard of. They are called Five-Eight and they've been playing nationwide and especially in the south-east for YEARS! They used to crash on my/my roommates couch coming up! Check ME out!)
If you like the Replacements, Husker Du, Big Star, and any other Athens band, I couldn't think of another Georgia band(including R.E.M.) that you'd love more than this band. Early 90's in tha ATL when shit was happening, worth something, and music was not as much a product as it is now:
Thursday, June 25, 2009
See you next Wednesday (actually, Thursday)...
Whooo,...damn that Brendan (Fontana's barkeep.) Not that I don't usually blog a little tipsy, just tonight I was on a roll and he noticed. Easy, killer!
Ok, so, Michael Jackson died today. Who saw THAT one coming?? Not me. We don't really know a lot about this guy, ironically. I mean, he IS/WAS one of the biggest stars ever. I remember, in my WAY younger days, seeing the making of 'Thriller' (mostly because John Landis directed, who is a baddass) and trying to learn the dance.
I sucked. Michael Peters is a sadist. (10 pts if you know who he is, I do and guess what? I am as straight as they come, just married to a dancer for 7 years and I pay attention.)
But, I'm honestly shocked this hasn't happend before. Most huge pop stars die by 27, but no, no. Mike had something to live for. Be it the kids, his fame, or that very last tour he was preping for. That tour, BTW, of the U.K. anyway, was already sold out weeks, maybe months ago.
He WAS a talented performer. "Electrifying!" to quote Little Richard about Mike's already dead former Father-in-law. (To soon?)
AND he could AFFORD to drag along all the baggage from his kidhood and subsequent stardom. And, it was legion. I'm not tearing him down. I know those kids had a harder life than most. And child performers in general, regardless of fame do. Those of you who know me, know that I can speak from experience on THAT one. No judgement here, BTW. Trust me.
So, anyway, I salute you sir. AND to put the age old flyover-that-guy-HAS-to-be-gay to bed, I know you had a tough time of it and I sympathize. It's hard to discern I know( DId you know that MJ wrote that Diana Ross hit 'Muscles'?... Eh, so what,..Maybe he was just projecting a wish?)
There are reasons for his quirks and most of us have always known it, (including, I suspect, some judges. Someone had to say it..)
Rest in peace, be that ultimate Simon Cowell in the sky, but follow up on it.
We're going to hell in a handbasket in every way, and since you were so important; when you have that coveted meeting with the almighty, ask him if we can go back to the early 80's and start all over as far as direction in pop goes. Maybe you, at this point, after all of life's questions have been answered, can save us from Katy Perry. Someone has to..
NEXT WEEK, THE FIRST ROUND OF THE FIRST ANNUAL SMARTASS'S BADASS ROCK AND ROLL FACT HEADSPILL! What is that you may ask? We are having a tournament, it's a three week affair. Your team (up to 10!) must be there every week to win! Prizes TBA, but we promise they will be worth it! Be there next week for qualify!
THE WINNERS TONIGHT WERE:
1ST PLACE: THE NEW ORIGINALS- 580pts (Also, winners of the two shot rounds!)
2ND PLACE- THE CHERRY FLAVOURED SCHMOOS- 530PTS
3RD PLACE- ELEVEN (Or, we go too)- 520PTS
Congrats all! Fun night,...maybe to fun for me, sorry, try to stay more focused next time!
Here's is my favorite Michael Jackson performance ever. We all will miss him, All cruel jokes aside, he was a master that no one will ever forget. A true rockstar. Some have said that Kurt was the last rockstar,...I think that's only because we thought Mike would last forever. I wish he had. RIP Michael Jackson, and Farrah Fawcett!
Ok, so, Michael Jackson died today. Who saw THAT one coming?? Not me. We don't really know a lot about this guy, ironically. I mean, he IS/WAS one of the biggest stars ever. I remember, in my WAY younger days, seeing the making of 'Thriller' (mostly because John Landis directed, who is a baddass) and trying to learn the dance.
I sucked. Michael Peters is a sadist. (10 pts if you know who he is, I do and guess what? I am as straight as they come, just married to a dancer for 7 years and I pay attention.)
But, I'm honestly shocked this hasn't happend before. Most huge pop stars die by 27, but no, no. Mike had something to live for. Be it the kids, his fame, or that very last tour he was preping for. That tour, BTW, of the U.K. anyway, was already sold out weeks, maybe months ago.
He WAS a talented performer. "Electrifying!" to quote Little Richard about Mike's already dead former Father-in-law. (To soon?)
AND he could AFFORD to drag along all the baggage from his kidhood and subsequent stardom. And, it was legion. I'm not tearing him down. I know those kids had a harder life than most. And child performers in general, regardless of fame do. Those of you who know me, know that I can speak from experience on THAT one. No judgement here, BTW. Trust me.
So, anyway, I salute you sir. AND to put the age old flyover-that-guy-HAS-to-be-gay to bed, I know you had a tough time of it and I sympathize. It's hard to discern I know( DId you know that MJ wrote that Diana Ross hit 'Muscles'?... Eh, so what,..Maybe he was just projecting a wish?)
There are reasons for his quirks and most of us have always known it, (including, I suspect, some judges. Someone had to say it..)
Rest in peace, be that ultimate Simon Cowell in the sky, but follow up on it.
We're going to hell in a handbasket in every way, and since you were so important; when you have that coveted meeting with the almighty, ask him if we can go back to the early 80's and start all over as far as direction in pop goes. Maybe you, at this point, after all of life's questions have been answered, can save us from Katy Perry. Someone has to..
NEXT WEEK, THE FIRST ROUND OF THE FIRST ANNUAL SMARTASS'S BADASS ROCK AND ROLL FACT HEADSPILL! What is that you may ask? We are having a tournament, it's a three week affair. Your team (up to 10!) must be there every week to win! Prizes TBA, but we promise they will be worth it! Be there next week for qualify!
THE WINNERS TONIGHT WERE:
1ST PLACE: THE NEW ORIGINALS- 580pts (Also, winners of the two shot rounds!)
2ND PLACE- THE CHERRY FLAVOURED SCHMOOS- 530PTS
3RD PLACE- ELEVEN (Or, we go too)- 520PTS
Congrats all! Fun night,...maybe to fun for me, sorry, try to stay more focused next time!
Here's is my favorite Michael Jackson performance ever. We all will miss him, All cruel jokes aside, he was a master that no one will ever forget. A true rockstar. Some have said that Kurt was the last rockstar,...I think that's only because we thought Mike would last forever. I wish he had. RIP Michael Jackson, and Farrah Fawcett!
Friday, June 19, 2009
It's astounding,...time is fleeting..
Last night was a great night, pretty crowded. Hope everyone had a great night. I'm so damb happy we moved to Fontana's. It's been pretty awesome, I gotta say.
No big news on the show, still waiting a few people to sign off on some things and equipment, etc. But it's still going.
I'm not in a very wordy mood tonight, so I'm just gonna post the winners and hope for the best.
1ST PLACE- PETE! 650 PTS
2ND PLACE- YO BITCHES 530 PTS
3RD PLACE- TWO MAN ARMY OF DARKNESS 530 PTS (Tiebreakers)
Here's some of T.V. On The Radio's set from Bonnaroo! Enjoy!
No big news on the show, still waiting a few people to sign off on some things and equipment, etc. But it's still going.
I'm not in a very wordy mood tonight, so I'm just gonna post the winners and hope for the best.
1ST PLACE- PETE! 650 PTS
2ND PLACE- YO BITCHES 530 PTS
3RD PLACE- TWO MAN ARMY OF DARKNESS 530 PTS (Tiebreakers)
Here's some of T.V. On The Radio's set from Bonnaroo! Enjoy!
Friday, June 12, 2009
Dude,...I have NO idea whats going on..
So, heresa deal, the score sheet for this weeks game is still in the office of Fontana's, (along with my tools for trivia because I had to dash out for the Fleetwood Mac show at MSG and they wouldn't have let me in that musical keep with anything remotely resembling recording equipment) therefore, in my drunken state I cannot remember the winners this week. I'll post 'em later.
Not that YOU care. I'd be shocked and amazed if anyone even read this blog, so instead, here is a brief review of said show, a funny pic of Phil Spectors hair and some funny commentaries.
THE REVIEW:
I got to the show late. I heard what I thought was piped in elevator music on the way in, (only because at this point The Mac IS elevator music as far as any of these brainless wonders who are our rock fans.)
It sounded like elevator music only because they sound SO perfect live. Walked right into a flawless mini-acoustic set by Buckingham and Nicks of "Landslide" and "Never Going Back Again", which was VERY dramatically performed by the Lynds'.
I WILL say though, his solo performances were the best and mostly emotional.
Great, but he never let you forget that he was the (most likley) highest paid member of that band at this time. OR not. Either way, he was more of an actor than musican thoughout the whole show. Stevie was,..well, Stevie, shawls, shadows, etc. I love me some Stevie, don't get me wrong, but after a second round at MSG on this "Hits" tour, you could tell they were just there for the paycheck. They even covered 'Stand Back' to the delight of the 500 Stevies who were there. The crowd was mostly 45+. Raised on an apathetic diet of 70's AOR, and maybe the last chance they would have gotten to see this band again.
All in all, seeing this band for the first, and I suspect the last time, I give them an 8 outta 10. That's saying something for a band of that stature.
Ok, here's a little funny:
Nice,...
Not that YOU care. I'd be shocked and amazed if anyone even read this blog, so instead, here is a brief review of said show, a funny pic of Phil Spectors hair and some funny commentaries.
THE REVIEW:
I got to the show late. I heard what I thought was piped in elevator music on the way in, (only because at this point The Mac IS elevator music as far as any of these brainless wonders who are our rock fans.)
It sounded like elevator music only because they sound SO perfect live. Walked right into a flawless mini-acoustic set by Buckingham and Nicks of "Landslide" and "Never Going Back Again", which was VERY dramatically performed by the Lynds'.
I WILL say though, his solo performances were the best and mostly emotional.
Great, but he never let you forget that he was the (most likley) highest paid member of that band at this time. OR not. Either way, he was more of an actor than musican thoughout the whole show. Stevie was,..well, Stevie, shawls, shadows, etc. I love me some Stevie, don't get me wrong, but after a second round at MSG on this "Hits" tour, you could tell they were just there for the paycheck. They even covered 'Stand Back' to the delight of the 500 Stevies who were there. The crowd was mostly 45+. Raised on an apathetic diet of 70's AOR, and maybe the last chance they would have gotten to see this band again.
All in all, seeing this band for the first, and I suspect the last time, I give them an 8 outta 10. That's saying something for a band of that stature.
Ok, here's a little funny:
Nice,...
Thursday, June 4, 2009
"You're no one in rock and roll until you've fought with me, or slept with Wynonna Ryder!"- Courtney Love..."OR, Michael Stipe!"-Todd Satterfield
I wonder of that included Kurt?? Probably not, there's no way that harpy would have allowed that lil' coupling. ALTHOUGH, word has it she tried to encourage Kurt to explore his cross-dressing fetish with one Michael Stipe. That's just what I heard, but from reliable snitches. But, hell, Mike Stipe has ALWAYS been a bit of a star-fucker in his own right. From Paul Westerberg to KRS-One to Thom Yorke. Most of these folks have worked with REM or are friends of theirs and it's no secret Mikes' gay.
I've questioned his intentions since that scene in 'Meeting People Is Easy' when after a trying tour schedule, a road weary Thom Yorke is protected from menacing, over-zealous security goons who didn't recognize the LEAD SINGER of the headlining band as he went up to the green room after his show. Stipe was there, all "HEY, he's the lead singer, BACK OFF!" protecting his lil' buddy Thom.
This is complete bullshit. Back off, Mike. YOU'RE outta line! The look on Yorke's face said it all. A mix of unease and apathy (a stretch for Yorke.)
Here's why:
Forget the fact that pre-Radiohead band, "On A Friday", had been touring Europe for years before even BECOMING Radiohead, (that was right around the time 'True Stories' came out,...hmmm?) OR that 'Creep' was a HUGE hit and the ensuing tour of the U.S. should have prepared Thom & Co. for what they could have expected, even after releasing ANOTHER huge album (The Bends) and touring the U.S. again.
After all that hype and hoopla, Big Daddy Stipe has to step in and defend Thom to security goons on a Grammy tour (O.K. Computer??)
I doubt it.
So after all that ranting, my point is (and I DO have one), Mike Stipe is a star-fucker,...almost. I'm know Thom is straight and married and had no interest in going all Bowie and Jagger with Mr.This-One-Goes-Out-To-The-One-I-Love. After all that dues earning on Thom's part, I'm SURE he was quite capable of defending his stardom/vanity. I mean, really, all he had to do was start dancing like he does onstage! Have you SEEN him thrashing around to "Idioteque" off 'Kid A" onstage? He could give any U.F.C. goon a run for his money just by grooving to his own bump!
KRS-One on the other hand? Oh,Stipe and he TOTALLY fucked....
(Disclaimer: Not really, KRS would have me shot. You know how the hippity-hop community hates snitches.)
Tonight's big winners were:
1ST PLACE: TWO MAN ARMY OF DARKNESS-540 PTS
2ND PLACE: DISASTER UNR.-530 PTS
3RD PLACE: ELEVEN-520 PTS
Thats right ladies and germs, all seperated by 10 pts a piece. Well done, guys.
Here's proof of what I was talking about before..
I've questioned his intentions since that scene in 'Meeting People Is Easy' when after a trying tour schedule, a road weary Thom Yorke is protected from menacing, over-zealous security goons who didn't recognize the LEAD SINGER of the headlining band as he went up to the green room after his show. Stipe was there, all "HEY, he's the lead singer, BACK OFF!" protecting his lil' buddy Thom.
This is complete bullshit. Back off, Mike. YOU'RE outta line! The look on Yorke's face said it all. A mix of unease and apathy (a stretch for Yorke.)
Here's why:
Forget the fact that pre-Radiohead band, "On A Friday", had been touring Europe for years before even BECOMING Radiohead, (that was right around the time 'True Stories' came out,...hmmm?) OR that 'Creep' was a HUGE hit and the ensuing tour of the U.S. should have prepared Thom & Co. for what they could have expected, even after releasing ANOTHER huge album (The Bends) and touring the U.S. again.
After all that hype and hoopla, Big Daddy Stipe has to step in and defend Thom to security goons on a Grammy tour (O.K. Computer??)
I doubt it.
So after all that ranting, my point is (and I DO have one), Mike Stipe is a star-fucker,...almost. I'm know Thom is straight and married and had no interest in going all Bowie and Jagger with Mr.This-One-Goes-Out-To-The-One-I-Love. After all that dues earning on Thom's part, I'm SURE he was quite capable of defending his stardom/vanity. I mean, really, all he had to do was start dancing like he does onstage! Have you SEEN him thrashing around to "Idioteque" off 'Kid A" onstage? He could give any U.F.C. goon a run for his money just by grooving to his own bump!
KRS-One on the other hand? Oh,Stipe and he TOTALLY fucked....
(Disclaimer: Not really, KRS would have me shot. You know how the hippity-hop community hates snitches.)
Tonight's big winners were:
1ST PLACE: TWO MAN ARMY OF DARKNESS-540 PTS
2ND PLACE: DISASTER UNR.-530 PTS
3RD PLACE: ELEVEN-520 PTS
Thats right ladies and germs, all seperated by 10 pts a piece. Well done, guys.
Here's proof of what I was talking about before..
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Well,....
...not a 'phenomenal' turn-out tonight (regardless of my pleadings off Facebook) but good enough to garner a 'pilot'. That means NBC is interested, they will spend a bit of money based on they're ideas of what the show should be, and decide from there. We'll see. They were very nice and fun and enthusiastic. Means a lot and I feel satisfied (unlike Westerberg) that the night was a success.
That mean come next week to get the pure stuff, (lookin' at YOU Jersey!) because we may be made safe for network when you see us en masse. And it includes the Jersey market, so THERE all you high school peeps who beat me up/shit on me/didn't have respect because i didn't attend reunions,....Oh,...sorry,
That means no cussing and much less snarky. OR not,...but I digress...I'm told via email, that we will finaly have a story about us in AMNY tomorrow. So, if you are heading to the subway in the morning, (something I RARELY do anymore) pick up a copy and let me know if they are on the level or not!
The winners tonight were:
1ST PLACE- The CHERRY FLAVOURED SCHMOO'S (Surprise there...)
2ND PLACE- TEAM ANVIL ( The team from NBC, and they won it FAIR AND SQUARE!)
3RD PLACE- "I'M A DOCTOR, JIM!"
Ok, here's an awesome appearance of an awesome band on the JOAN RIVER'S show from '87!! Check it out!
BTW, if you read this blog, give a shout out so I can gauge the awesome peeps who frequent this!!
That mean come next week to get the pure stuff, (lookin' at YOU Jersey!) because we may be made safe for network when you see us en masse. And it includes the Jersey market, so THERE all you high school peeps who beat me up/shit on me/didn't have respect because i didn't attend reunions,....Oh,...sorry,
That means no cussing and much less snarky. OR not,...but I digress...I'm told via email, that we will finaly have a story about us in AMNY tomorrow. So, if you are heading to the subway in the morning, (something I RARELY do anymore) pick up a copy and let me know if they are on the level or not!
The winners tonight were:
1ST PLACE- The CHERRY FLAVOURED SCHMOO'S (Surprise there...)
2ND PLACE- TEAM ANVIL ( The team from NBC, and they won it FAIR AND SQUARE!)
3RD PLACE- "I'M A DOCTOR, JIM!"
Ok, here's an awesome appearance of an awesome band on the JOAN RIVER'S show from '87!! Check it out!
BTW, if you read this blog, give a shout out so I can gauge the awesome peeps who frequent this!!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Now playing Big Time by Peter Gabriel
So, I've been re-reading "Psychotic Reactions and Carburetor Dung" which is a collection of album reviews and stories about rock and roll. It's just so great and so smartly written. The guy makes no bones about the fact that he wrote on drugs, and it reads like that, but in a very intelligent way.
Phillip Seymour Hoffman played him briefly in 'Almost Famous'. He told a young William Miller, "You know I used to take speed,...a little cough syrup, and just stay up all night writing, just to fucking write."
Thats how it reads too.
I highly recommend it. (Barnes and Noble usually has a copy laying around.) GO GET IT! I suggest starting with the story of The Clash, then move on to the re-telling of the song Maggie May. Both are side splitting.
Tomorrows a BIG day for the game. I can't say too much because I don't want to jinx it, but all will be explained next entry. I swear. Just send me some extra good vibes and luck!
THE WINNERS TONIGHT WERE:
1ST PLACE- WE LOVE PIZZA-500 PTS (Way to go guys, your first win!)
2ND PLACE- TWO MAN ARMY OF DARKNESS
3RD PLACE- THE STUFF (Alex Tween of The Forms, my favorite band, and Jen Carlson of Gothamist.com, my favorite local news blog)
Here's a clip of a very underrated band from the 80's that is dear to my heart performing a kick ass hit of theirs live.
Phillip Seymour Hoffman played him briefly in 'Almost Famous'. He told a young William Miller, "You know I used to take speed,...a little cough syrup, and just stay up all night writing, just to fucking write."
Thats how it reads too.
I highly recommend it. (Barnes and Noble usually has a copy laying around.) GO GET IT! I suggest starting with the story of The Clash, then move on to the re-telling of the song Maggie May. Both are side splitting.
Tomorrows a BIG day for the game. I can't say too much because I don't want to jinx it, but all will be explained next entry. I swear. Just send me some extra good vibes and luck!
THE WINNERS TONIGHT WERE:
1ST PLACE- WE LOVE PIZZA-500 PTS (Way to go guys, your first win!)
2ND PLACE- TWO MAN ARMY OF DARKNESS
3RD PLACE- THE STUFF (Alex Tween of The Forms, my favorite band, and Jen Carlson of Gothamist.com, my favorite local news blog)
Here's a clip of a very underrated band from the 80's that is dear to my heart performing a kick ass hit of theirs live.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Wow, let's get behind this green thing!
Tonight was stellar! We had a shit-ton of new first timers who really enjoyed the game and that was cool. We like that energy. High scorers too! Almost everybody wins!
Some SMARTASS news, and there is some..
1. We will be in AM NY on MAY 29th. That's what I was told. Maybe the most read newspaper of strap-hangers in NYC.
2. Fingers crossed, I was contacted by a producer of NY Non-Stop, an N.B.C. owned local TV news station, and we were asked if we wanted to do a piece for the channel. That means a 2 minute (or so) spot that will run for a day, all day. This is very cool. TV exposure is a great thing, even for cable....(Did I say that out loud?) No, really, I'm way happy about it and can't wait!
Here are the winners tonight:
1. TWO MAN ARMY OF TWILIGHT-410 PTS
2. THE SOLO SCHMOO-380 PTS
3. HAIRBO-360 PTS
I asked a few questions about Van Halen this week (did you know it was Davd Lee Roth who thought they should name the band 'Van Halen'?) so here is a brief history of the band in it's early stages. Pay attention.
Some SMARTASS news, and there is some..
1. We will be in AM NY on MAY 29th. That's what I was told. Maybe the most read newspaper of strap-hangers in NYC.
2. Fingers crossed, I was contacted by a producer of NY Non-Stop, an N.B.C. owned local TV news station, and we were asked if we wanted to do a piece for the channel. That means a 2 minute (or so) spot that will run for a day, all day. This is very cool. TV exposure is a great thing, even for cable....(Did I say that out loud?) No, really, I'm way happy about it and can't wait!
Here are the winners tonight:
1. TWO MAN ARMY OF TWILIGHT-410 PTS
2. THE SOLO SCHMOO-380 PTS
3. HAIRBO-360 PTS
I asked a few questions about Van Halen this week (did you know it was Davd Lee Roth who thought they should name the band 'Van Halen'?) so here is a brief history of the band in it's early stages. Pay attention.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Uhhh, huh!
Hi, so yeah, tomorrow morning I will be (I'm told) interviewed in AM NY about SMARTASS. This is big deal because roughly 3 million subway riders read this NYC rag daily.
That's the population of Atlanta circa. 1996.
That's quite a few people. This is exciting, to me anyway.
Tonight's game was again, fun, but not crowded by any means. No big. The club continues to support and more importantly, continues to provide FREE Rockets pizza. No one is complaining. Honestly, I think the draw is the free grub, but everyone seems to be having a great time so I'm not going to bitch, as opposed to usual.
The winners tonight were:
(TECHNICAL WIN: JASPER-310PTS)
1ST PLACE: TEAM ATLANTIS-290 PTS
2ND PLACE: WE HATE ANCHOVIES, ASPARAGUS & PEAS-250 PTS
3RD PLACE: WE LOVE PIZZA-200 PTS
Congrats all!
Here's some old school awesome for ya!
That's the population of Atlanta circa. 1996.
That's quite a few people. This is exciting, to me anyway.
Tonight's game was again, fun, but not crowded by any means. No big. The club continues to support and more importantly, continues to provide FREE Rockets pizza. No one is complaining. Honestly, I think the draw is the free grub, but everyone seems to be having a great time so I'm not going to bitch, as opposed to usual.
The winners tonight were:
(TECHNICAL WIN: JASPER-310PTS)
1ST PLACE: TEAM ATLANTIS-290 PTS
2ND PLACE: WE HATE ANCHOVIES, ASPARAGUS & PEAS-250 PTS
3RD PLACE: WE LOVE PIZZA-200 PTS
Congrats all!
Here's some old school awesome for ya!
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Hey, look,...The Mat's played to 5 people sometimes too!
...and they still handed in stellar shows.
Look, I know it's NYC, I know you have things to do, I know sometimes Lyndsay Lohan shows up and you just HAVE to see what she does. Or not.
Not to make fun. NO ONE would ever cop to that.
Shit, what am I trying to say? Oh yeah,...come out to SMARTASS. I know I get like this after less than crowded shows, and I really don't wanna come off like the cheerleaders in Fast Times (look it up), but a lot of work goes into making this thing work and it'd be great to see some of you. /end of rant.
WINNERS TONIGHT:
1st place- Omega Woman-160 points
2nd- I've Forgotten Everything-120points
There was no third place......(sigh).
In the meantime, heres some classic memories for anyone who remembers when we had something to be excited about.
Look, I know it's NYC, I know you have things to do, I know sometimes Lyndsay Lohan shows up and you just HAVE to see what she does. Or not.
Not to make fun. NO ONE would ever cop to that.
Shit, what am I trying to say? Oh yeah,...come out to SMARTASS. I know I get like this after less than crowded shows, and I really don't wanna come off like the cheerleaders in Fast Times (look it up), but a lot of work goes into making this thing work and it'd be great to see some of you. /end of rant.
WINNERS TONIGHT:
1st place- Omega Woman-160 points
2nd- I've Forgotten Everything-120points
There was no third place......(sigh).
In the meantime, heres some classic memories for anyone who remembers when we had something to be excited about.
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