Concert Review: The Raconteurs

actual pic from the show-->Just saw these guys last night at the Fillmore. It's the realest rock and roll I've heard in real life. Seeing Jack White live more than solidified my opinion of his genius, so forgive any of the following fanboy gushing. Not to take anything away from the rest of the band- Brendan Benson's guitar skills are classic rock (I'm sure he likes to get the Led out) and his clean vocals couple dynamically with Jack's cat-scratched voice. They're not a pretty band-- the bass player is super dorky lookin... but I guess that's normal for bass players. I'm talking to you, Stefan Lessard. They're not a tight band-- coming in late on a verse a couple times, some miss-struck chords on the piano, and sometimes Jack's stuttering, taint-quivering solos can seem like they start on their own timing. But it all still comes together brilliantly to produce a sound that's not flashy, not pretentious, not abstract, just really really good. Even when Jack's mic went out for a bit, he just sauntered over and did 2 guys 1 mic with the other dude. It was way less vom-inducing, though not as phenomenal as 2 chicks 1 cup.

Higlights:
>>>"Level" A teasing, ambiguous intro before laying into it hard. Real hard. Like the way I imagine Weiland has sex.
>>>Jack had some Peter Frampton/looping thingy (I really have no idea what it was) hooked up to his amp and used it for some intense vocals in "Steady as She Goes" and then fiddled with it later making some cool dj/record scratching sounding shit.
>>>Finale was "Carolina Drama," a great story-telling song belted out in desperation, letting the audience finish it's last words in dramatic (self-indulgent?) fashion.

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More on Planet Food*

This is exciting. I can only dream up the combinations that might result from this transaction.

Arby's just bought Wendy's

Nuggets dipped in bronco-berry sauce??!

"Yeah I'll take 2 double-stacks...and some curlies." <---Jesus, just listen to that!
"Jamocha Frosty, please." <----Wow!

*none of this food is available in California. I have to enjoy it where people aren't concerned about waistlines and food origins. i.e. the Platte Valley. Can't wait.

Ode to the Sampler

I'm not lucky enough to be a part of this, official nail-in-the-coffin anymore, but here's to you Perkins Appetizer Sampler. I miss you, and respect what you do.
Question: Is this Perkin's best item?

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I say, I say, I say...whatcha doin' there with that stick of dynamite, boy?

Growing up, I spent hours watching cartoons with my grandpa. His favorite was always Foghorn Leghorn. But as a kid, I thought Foghorn was lame. But now I completely understand why Foghorn is probably the best Loony Toons character ever.

Take this episode. Beyond the classic Council-tucky dialect, Foghorn tries to kill a baby and makes a Mexican joke.

Classic.

For those who were curious still only $69.95!

Out of "shear" boredom I decided to google Flow Bee and found out that not only can you still get one, the website also has written testimonials. I tell ya pure entertainment. Give it a look www.flowbee.com



By the way I want thoughts from the Oaktown people on the new Del album, I would say I am a fan.

April 14th - a day of absolute tragedy

On this day in history, April 14th:

1865 - President Abraham Lincoln is shot at Ford's Theatre

1912 - the Titanic strikes the iceberg that would lead to its sinking two hours later (actually on April 15th)

1935 - "Black Sunday", the worst dust storm of the U.S. Dust Bowl.

1981 - Steve and Linda give birth to our friend Rick.

Happy B-day RJJJ.

Arbor Day- Where are they now

Of course if you were British you might know this day as "Shick-Shack Day".

But you're not so I'll make this about Nebraska.

Today (April 10th) marks the 134th anniversary of J. Sterling Morton's dream-filled first Arbor Day. It has been claimed that 1 million trees were planted in Nebraska on this day. So what would the influential journalist, who planted his efficacious seed in the fertile American soil, think of how trees/paper products are used in society now?

Cool or Stupid?

So I'm still not sure if Radiohead's voluntary payment thing they had going on was cool or not, but how about this: "Terra Bite Lounge is an upscale voluntary payment cafe/deli."

Basically, a coffee shop where you decide how much you should pay--they also apparently serve bums and hobos without making them feel bad.

So is this cool (some days you don't have the cash, other days you do) or stupid (a douche-hippie thing thought up by some hippie-douches)?

Planet Nomen-culture

Watercooler talk from my mom, who's construction company has an employee that chooses to name their kids in nostalgic Platte Valley dumb ass-icity;
Child #1: Aqua Fina (no comment)
Child #2: Remmington Chester (You've labeled your kid's I.Q. for it. It will thank you later, or "legally change its birthday to opening day, rifle")
newborn child #3 this week: Raven Draven

Raven Draven.

Are you "F"-ing Kidding Me!!

Weather Forecast for Laramie, WY - SPRING 2008
Monday, April 7th = High 36 w/snow showers
Tuesday, April 8th = High 39 w/AM snow showers
Wednesday, April 9th = High 40 w/rain/snow Showers
Thursday, April 10th = High 37 w/snow showers
Friday, April 11th = High 41 w/WIND

Are you "F"-ing kidding me! It is supposed to be spring and it is still butt ass cold here, I am sick of it. I have been cold for so long. I knew I was moving to Laramie and the mountains, etc..., but this is redic.

A couple weeks back, I went back to Nebraska for a weekend in Kearney. I roll into town about 10pm, and when I get out of my car the first thing I notice is the weather. It is 10pm and it smells just like spring...loved it. So, I went inside and got on the computer to check out what weather.com had to say. It said that it was 50 degrees out (at 10pm), which was higher than the high for Laramie that day by 8 degrees. I enjoyed the weekend weather, until I arrive back in Laramie on Sunday. When I got out my car, unsurprisingly I am hit by the chill, and regret that I am back in the cold country. The next morning around 5:45am, I head off to work . As I walk out the door, I decide to compare the smells of the season between Laramie and Kearney. So, I take a deep breath in through my nose (like I did when I arrived in Kearney), and my freakin nose hairs freeze. "F"!!!! This is dumb, but I understand that I am in the mountains and winter lasts a little longer.

It has been 2 or 3 weeks and as you can see by the forecast provided above, the weather has not changed. Whats the deal!!

I am not moving, but I did contemplate my next career move this past week. Thoughts that went into this included what the city had to offer (size, shopping, dining, entertainment, etc...) and weather. Unfortunately, Laramie didn't score too high in either of these categories. :-)

Sorry, needed to vent a little about this weather.

Memphis in May International Festival

Memphis in May is perhaps the greatest month long celebration on either side of the Mississippi. Can I get a witness?! This first weekend is the Beale Street Music Festival. Two weeks later the World Championship Barbecue Competition kicks off, and if you look at the teams list you'll find the 'Cotton Pickin' Porkers' squad. Yes, I've joined a BBQ team. If you're gonna be in town give me a call and come by our tent and we'll hook you up w/ some great 'cue, a beer, marg', or maybe even a jello shot depending on your gender. Finally, Memorial Day weekend you can cap off the festival with the Sunset Symphony. Bring your cooler, wine, brie and crackers, and other tasty snacks for this one.

Muscle Milk, HGH, Protein, Jager Bombs

James' Wedding Cruise

I'm completely in the dark on who to call to book my room for James' cruise. Can someone shed some light on the subject? Do we have a block of rooms? Has James & Jen booked their own rooms yet?

Someone holla.