Quickly now:
Our hotel cafe show last week was an immense success. Great thanks to everyone who came and supported. We netted a total of 44 unique guests, putting us just above quota for a Friday night at the Hotel Cafe. We will be given another Friday night thanks to our wonderful friends!
Quick update: Our next show is on Wednesday, March 5th. This will be our first assault on the Viper room. Come support us!
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I will write about this at length later, but, RANCH REDEMPTION, REDEMPTION will occur on the 22nd of March. This will surely be the social event of the season. Prepare yourself.
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There will be a Tesla Coil at Ranch Redemption, Redemption.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Inspirational Art, February 2008
Book - V - Thomas Pynchon"
Album - Real Gone - Tom Waits
Film - There will be Blood
DVD - The Venture Brothers - Season II
Album - Real Gone - Tom Waits
Film - There will be Blood
DVD - The Venture Brothers - Season II
Thursday, February 14, 2008
working the land, power outage, dogopoly, kevbo's blog, commercial
The Ranch.
Large weeds plagued the planters until yesterday.
In order to remove the deep rooted weeds I used a pick-ax. The sun glared at me from above, evoking memories of last summer's heat wave. First I hit at them with a shovel, 360 degrees. The root sticks. I pull at it with my gloved hands, grunting at maximum volume. Mazochi emerges from his home, his recording interrupted by my visceral yell. He asks me if I am alright so I throw a pine cone at him. It bounces off of the house and strikes his arm, my second hit of the day. As he heads back inside I grab the pickax and begin methodically working the root. 16 hits later, the root breaks and I toss the remains into the wheelbarrow, to be dumped into the gully by the dome. As a celebratory gesture, I chuck a victory pine cone at Mazochi's window.
I continue to clear the planters, emerging successful 2 hours later.
* * *
The power goes out slightly after sunset.
The ranch gathers for a dog themed monopoly-variant, "dogopoly".
We emerge 6 hours later, having decided on a 4 way tie.
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Our friend (and ranch proprietor) Kevin has created a blog.
Check it out here.
And, a video he edited recently - it features a wonderful musical performance by our friend Brian Doell:
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Finally,
Miller has edited two commercials/videos for out Hotel Cafe show on the 22nd. Here is my favourite of the two:
Head over to his blog to see/watch/view the alternative.
Large weeds plagued the planters until yesterday.
In order to remove the deep rooted weeds I used a pick-ax. The sun glared at me from above, evoking memories of last summer's heat wave. First I hit at them with a shovel, 360 degrees. The root sticks. I pull at it with my gloved hands, grunting at maximum volume. Mazochi emerges from his home, his recording interrupted by my visceral yell. He asks me if I am alright so I throw a pine cone at him. It bounces off of the house and strikes his arm, my second hit of the day. As he heads back inside I grab the pickax and begin methodically working the root. 16 hits later, the root breaks and I toss the remains into the wheelbarrow, to be dumped into the gully by the dome. As a celebratory gesture, I chuck a victory pine cone at Mazochi's window.
I continue to clear the planters, emerging successful 2 hours later.
* * *
The power goes out slightly after sunset.
The ranch gathers for a dog themed monopoly-variant, "dogopoly".
We emerge 6 hours later, having decided on a 4 way tie.
* * *
Our friend (and ranch proprietor) Kevin has created a blog.
Check it out here.
And, a video he edited recently - it features a wonderful musical performance by our friend Brian Doell:
* * *
Finally,
Miller has edited two commercials/videos for out Hotel Cafe show on the 22nd. Here is my favourite of the two:
Head over to his blog to see/watch/view the alternative.
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Birthday, hotel cafe, Pynchon, Justin Miller
Thank you to everyone who came to my birthday show at Crane's last week. It was a well-needed rest from the storm that has been raging in my brain for the last two weeks. Thanks especially to Kelsey and Michael for cooking up the whole thing.
Good cake.
My brain is getting better.
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We have a show at Hotel Cafe on February 22nd at 8 p.m.
And...
They have given us some prime time real estate, being that the show is on a Friday night, so they have demanded that we actually bring people.
So...
If you love us...
please come.
We swear to put on a wonderful performance with all of the fire and passion contained within our bellies.
Mirth!
Info:
February, 22 2008 at hotel cafe
1623 1/2 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, California 90027
Cost : $10
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"A screaming comes across the sky..."
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Two night ago I saw a fantastic performance at Crane's tavern by a certain band named "Southern Oracle". You should check them out here.
And...
Go to one of their upcoming shows!
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cheers
Good cake.
My brain is getting better.
* * *
We have a show at Hotel Cafe on February 22nd at 8 p.m.
And...
They have given us some prime time real estate, being that the show is on a Friday night, so they have demanded that we actually bring people.
So...
If you love us...
please come.
We swear to put on a wonderful performance with all of the fire and passion contained within our bellies.
Mirth!
Info:
February, 22 2008 at hotel cafe
1623 1/2 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, California 90027
Cost : $10
* * *
"A screaming comes across the sky..."
* * *
Two night ago I saw a fantastic performance at Crane's tavern by a certain band named "Southern Oracle". You should check them out here.
And...
Go to one of their upcoming shows!
* * *
cheers
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
First US Review of the new record.
Here is the first review of Michael's new album:
TAN Album Review:
Michael Mazochi - http://www.myspace.com/michaelmazochi
Volume 1: Until My Teeth Turn Into Sand ...
© 2006-2007 Roving Gambler Records
Michael Mazochi, currently residing in the Los Angeles, CA music scene and with his latest third album, Volume 1: Until My Teeth Turn Into Sand ... presents a masterful musical exploration that sounds of a traveler from present dipping into a bygone era, when the singer / songwriter was king on the charts and in the hearts of the mainstream consciousness. Familiarly original, with a comforting intimacy, and playful feel, Volume 1: … reverberates with the styles of country, folk, blues, and rock along a raw edge of punk / alternative that speak through on occasion. Michael crafts his songs of passion and observational love into a genuine expression of original viewing that ignites the imagination and memories within, like a good old friend visiting after a long absence. Invoking the music styling of Johnny Cash, Nick Cave, and Bob Dylan. Michael rises to the ranks on a sure footing with guitar and harmonica in hand, ready to speak his soul.
Volume 1: Until My Teeth Turn Into Sand ... is a 15 track album that starts out with Introduction, a two-minute instrumental track that sounds like a train traveling down the line on a moon lit evening, entering a world of time spent here and there. Lately I, invites the listener into a joyous romp with chorus and cheers in foreign lands and the friends made along the way. Georgia Line, steps up the pace with steam and a bluesy wailing harmonica, preaching a song of women. The Tide Of Earthly Deed, one of the highlights of this album and a personal favorite with its lush and plaintive voicing that stay with you pleasantly like the company of a dear friend with delicate guitar workings intertwined throughout. The Old Rails, calls to the listener to take notice of the happenings that came before with a straightforward tale of travel through the heartland alone but with many friends along the way. To Set You Free, pleats to heartache and loss with lyrics as "My lungs are wearing lines into my face …" When Will It End, is a rocking observational onslaught with band (the Widows) asking why … "Kids carry guns as they shoot out the sun. So they blacken their ties to the holiest one."
Volume 1: Until My Teeth Turn Into Sand ... is a masterpiece album that needs to be taken notice of and one of the best I have heard in the last few years. Michael Mazochi, is said to be working on composing a rock opera next, an artist to definitely watch and listen for, playing live or in the studio.
- David Leikam (reviewed, 30.01.2008)
TAN Album Review:
Michael Mazochi - http://www.myspace.com/michaelmazochi
Volume 1: Until My Teeth Turn Into Sand ...
© 2006-2007 Roving Gambler Records
Michael Mazochi, currently residing in the Los Angeles, CA music scene and with his latest third album, Volume 1: Until My Teeth Turn Into Sand ... presents a masterful musical exploration that sounds of a traveler from present dipping into a bygone era, when the singer / songwriter was king on the charts and in the hearts of the mainstream consciousness. Familiarly original, with a comforting intimacy, and playful feel, Volume 1: … reverberates with the styles of country, folk, blues, and rock along a raw edge of punk / alternative that speak through on occasion. Michael crafts his songs of passion and observational love into a genuine expression of original viewing that ignites the imagination and memories within, like a good old friend visiting after a long absence. Invoking the music styling of Johnny Cash, Nick Cave, and Bob Dylan. Michael rises to the ranks on a sure footing with guitar and harmonica in hand, ready to speak his soul.
Volume 1: Until My Teeth Turn Into Sand ... is a 15 track album that starts out with Introduction, a two-minute instrumental track that sounds like a train traveling down the line on a moon lit evening, entering a world of time spent here and there. Lately I, invites the listener into a joyous romp with chorus and cheers in foreign lands and the friends made along the way. Georgia Line, steps up the pace with steam and a bluesy wailing harmonica, preaching a song of women. The Tide Of Earthly Deed, one of the highlights of this album and a personal favorite with its lush and plaintive voicing that stay with you pleasantly like the company of a dear friend with delicate guitar workings intertwined throughout. The Old Rails, calls to the listener to take notice of the happenings that came before with a straightforward tale of travel through the heartland alone but with many friends along the way. To Set You Free, pleats to heartache and loss with lyrics as "My lungs are wearing lines into my face …" When Will It End, is a rocking observational onslaught with band (the Widows) asking why … "Kids carry guns as they shoot out the sun. So they blacken their ties to the holiest one."
Volume 1: Until My Teeth Turn Into Sand ... is a masterpiece album that needs to be taken notice of and one of the best I have heard in the last few years. Michael Mazochi, is said to be working on composing a rock opera next, an artist to definitely watch and listen for, playing live or in the studio.
- David Leikam (reviewed, 30.01.2008)
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