Next Week 49 playlist

If you missed last nights broadcast of NEXT-- fear not as it rebroadcasts on Sunday night at 8 at 107.1 The Peak and you can also listen online too.

The Cinematics – Break (A Strange Education)

Acousticly done at SXSW

Pearl Jam w Roger Plant – Little Sister (live at House of Blues in Chicago 10 – 05 -05)
Modest Mouse – Fire it Up (We Were Dead Before the Ship even Sank)

Arcade Fire – The Well and the Lighthouse (Neon Bible)

Pete Yorn – Suspicious Minds (Live From New Jersey)

Andrew Bird – Darkmatter (Armchair Apocrypha)
!!! (Chk Chk Chk) – Heart of Hearts (Myth Takes)

Jesse Malin – Prisoners of Paradise (Glitter In The Gutter)
Locksley – Let Me Know (Don’t Make Me Wait)

The Pierces – Lights On (Thirteen Tales of Love and Revenge)
a fan video

Son Volt – Methamphetamine (The Search)

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Next tonight

A few posts ago I was bummed about the fact that The Sarah Silverman Show wasn't doing it for me. I think I have a new DVR love. Andy Barker PI. Just strange enough to hold me and great secondary characters. The comedy is not in your face but rather sly. I like that. So my DVR will have one more show to record. There is plenty of room next to Lost and How I met Your Mother for this show.


Remember NEXT plays tonight at 11pm on 107.1 The Peak. You can Listen online too. You are magic.

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A New Post!

The New Wilco album, "Sky Blue Sky" has leaked. It's a mellower disc, pure Wilco goodness, but you won't find any 9 minute guitar freakouts like Spiders (Kidsmoke) off "A Ghost Is Born" or any overt sonic manipulation that can be found on Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. This album is more akin to "Summerteeth" and "Being There".
Tweedy sounds almost content on this album, a wise sage letting the entire album unfold quietly.
Standout tracks include Either Way, Impossible Germany, Side With The Seeds and Walken.


Other albums currenlty digesting:

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club-Baby 81
Modest Mouse-We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank
Son Volt-The Search
The Black Lips-Los Valientes Del Mondo Nuevo
The Shins-Wincing The Night Away
Arcade Fire-Neon Bible

Police tickets go officially go on sale today for two shows in Wrigley Field. Since the Van Halen reunion imploded, This is probably going to be the only big ticket reunion show I attend this summer.




Secret Machines lose a band member?
I hope this is not true, but if it is, It will be interesting to see the music made on both sides.



New Kings Of Leon tour dates




Cbro asked for the Eddie Vedder induction speech of R.E.M. from the other week, It's a long speech, but not as long as Eddie's induction of the Ramones a few years back. You can really tell the mutual respect between Ed & R.E.M..

Part 1



Part 2



Part 3






R.E.M and Eddie Vedder - Man On The Moon





The White Stipes album tracklisting revealed



My friends Sean & Lily recently opened the coolest comic book store in Chicago.
Vigilante Press
1931 Chicago
Chicago, IL 60622
Check it out if your in town

Next Week 48

If you missed last nights broadcast NEXT will air again on Sunday night at 8 on 107.1 The Peak's website.

Bright Eyes – Reinvent The Wheel (Four Winds EP)
A quick one for the fans while they await the new full length due out later in April. I wouldn’t say this is a EP just fans either. This is probably his most accessible music to date. He has slowly been weeding out his quirks.



Neil Young – Journey Through the Past (Live a Massey hall 1971)
Recorded in Canada thus the loud cheer when the Country was name dropped in the tune. The story here is Neil did an acoustic show at Massey Hall in Toronto in 1970, debuting much of the material that would eventually show up on Harvest. The set that night was so good that Neil's producer implored him to put out this concert, rather than the album which eventually became Harvest. Toronto.

The Fratellis – Chelsea Dagger (Costello Music)
This is your summer time cd. Pure Fun. Different sources tell of different origins of the band's name. Some claim it derives from the 1985 movie The Goonies; however, the band denied this --it would appear that the name is taken from bassist Barry, whose original surname is Fratelli, the other members of the band simply adopted that pseudonym. Ironically, the word "fratelli" in Italian means "brothers". Two Eps and this Full length.


K-OS – Sunday Morning (Atlantis – Hymns for Disco)
Think The cheesey 80s tune Mickey and Outkast have a love baby.
“male Lauryn Hill” comparisons are worthy and I like him a lot more when he isn’t rapping…yes he raps. He is from Canada and from a pretty religious family. This song is about him going out and getting popular yet still not feeling complete until Sunday.


Bikeride – Being for the Benefit of Mr Kite (Beatles Cover)

Feist – My Moon My Man (The Reminder)


Also we had a special treat. Goat came to Acme a few mornings ago and recorded a NEXT concert for us. Sponsored by Snapple. That is what you heard on the second half of NEXT.


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NEXT week 47

Not many videos this week...I must be getting out there. Listen to the rebroadcast of NEXT on Sunday at 8pm at 107.1 The Peak.


Just Jinjer – Home (Just Jinjer)
A South African band that now calls Orange County home. This is their 6th cd and they are the best selling artist in South African.

The Lemonheads – Baby’s Home (Lemonheads)
Don’t even bring up the pretty-boy image Evan Dando, founder of The Lemonheads, has held since 1993, when People magazine christened him one of its 50 Most Beautiful People. On his first tour in 10 years, Dando is concentrating on the band’s eighth album

Sloan – I Understand (Never hear the End of It)
I think some of you didn’t believe me when I said I would keep playing one of my favorite Canadian bands until you starting buying their cds…c’mon people this is a double cd.


Mighty Fairly – It’s a Shame (Perfectly good Airplanes)
A trio two lads and a lady from the land of lakes, mosquitoes and hockey. Minneapolis. Catchy poppy tunes with a bit of TMBGs

Elliott Smith – Jealous Guy (John Lennon cover)
Live from the Black Cat in DC in 1998


Radio Moscow – Whatever happened (Radio Moscow)
If you like the Black Keys you will probably enjoy this band from Iowa. In fact at a Black Key gig they get a tape to Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys and he likes it some much-- he let these guys record this cd in his home studio…how cool is that? Or maybe after hearing this tune it should be how heavy is that.

The Killers – Read My Mind (Pet Shop Boys Stars Are Blazing Mix) (Read My Mind EP)
Do I really need to say more then Remix of the Killers by the Pet Shop boys?

Papercuts – Outside Looking In (Can’t Go Back)
When I say Papercut you think painful and annoying. When you hear Papercuts, A band from San Francisco, it comes across as something completely different—they are more beautiful.

Ray LaMontagne – Empty (Till the Sun turns Black)
This soft-spoken, Maine-dwelling troubadour does not like interviews. And he has no interest in filming a music video. (He wouldn't be able to watch it anyway--he hasn't owned a TV since he was 19.) The business side of the music industry bothers him. No wonder I love this guy.
This is a pretty cool homemade vid of some of the tune.


Elvis Perkins – the Dumps (All Night Without Love EP)
Quiet beauty from the son of the actor probably most famous for being a murderer that dresses up like his mother. Warning if you do pick up his full length, Ash Wednesday it is about 9-11 His mother was on one of the planes. Its melancholy is a lot to swallow but it is a ride worth taking

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Back from the Happiest Place on Earth

we had a great time at Disney and then we spent a few days on the West Coast of FLA. Good times had by all. I have also come to the conclusion that I am not a video guy. I don't like just rolling the film and being stuck behind the camera. That is why I love the digital camera. Snap about 4 or 8 photos of a scene. Capture the moment and delete the not so good shots. Quick in and out then on with life. Hooray for digital cameras.

Did you catch Chris Rock on Good Morning America the other day? You need to watch this. Classic. He was on fire - from calling Robin, Diane to ripping on Britney and OJ and quite a few others.

The new gatekeeper of music: Chris Bro at NEXT well no...it's iTunes and shameless plug number 663. You can hear NEXT tonight at 1071thepeak.com. Thanks for listening.

The class of 2007 for the Rock and Roll hall of fame. I didn't get a chance to watch but I heard wonderful things about Eddie Vedder's speech. I need to watch that. Anyone got a copy?

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Heading out to Disney World Soon

But I will return and hopefully this doesn't happen



I really wanted to love the new show called The Sarah Silverman Show but I have seen 3 shows and only like it a lot. Although the last one about the lesiban and the Tab quite funny. There is hope.

Now you don't have to decide between beer and milk. Bilk. Your cornflakes will never know what hit it.

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NEXT WEEK 45

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Idlewind – No Emotion (Make Another World )
Scottish rockers Idlewild formed in Edinburgh in late 1995. CD number 5 which should be on shelves sometime soon.

The Damnwells – Accidental Man (Air Stereo)
Overall a bit of a sophomore slump as the rely too much on the ballads instead of the head bopping that made Bastards of the Beat a favorite of mine.

The Slip – Life In Disguise (Eisenhower)
A trio and two of them are brothers…met in Boston in the early 90s. They started out as a Jam band but lately have been floating ever closer to Indie Pop. I didn't even know that I was this cool...this song was in Grey's Anatomy.


Mere Mortals – 13th Floor (Rebel Radio)
3 guys and girl on bass that are based in LA. They are an unsigned and just a very good straight forward rock band.

Feist – That Girl (Kinks Cover)
New CD coming out in May.

Jennifer O’Connor – Complicated Rhyme (Over the Mountain, Across the Valled and Back to the Stars
Her career began in Atlanta but ended up leaving that band moving to NYC and going solo.

John Mellencamp – Ghost Towns Along the Highway (Freedom’s Road)
He has been pleasing fans for almost 30 years and 22 albums and this cd is really no different. All that you love about Mellencamp is in this cd. I love this tune.

The Whitest Boy Alive – Don’t Give Up (Dreams)
the whitest boy alive started as an electronic dance music project in 2003. it has slowly developed into a band without any programmed elements. Side project of Kings of Convenience’s Erlend Øye


Jill Cunniff – Eye Candy (City Beach)
Remember Luscious Jackson? Well she is the former lead singer of said group. She returns after 6 years and 2 kids with a delightfully breezy bunch of tunes. City Beach is dedicated to municipal beaches everywhere, a portion of proceeds from this CD will go to benefit the Surfrider Foundation.

The Magic Numbers – Take a Chance (Those that Broke)
How is this band still together? Two sets of siblings in one band. That is asking a lot. Maybe it’s the glorious pop music they make that keeps them together.


Macy Gray – Finally Made Me Happy (Big)
Her mom knows her as Natalie Renee McIntyre. Big comes out on March 27th. She founded the M. Gray Music Academy in North Hollywood, California which provides affordable after-school and weekend music classes for the youth in the area. And also a clothing line for curvy girls called HUMPS.

Young Love – Underneath the Night Sky (Too Young to Fight It)
A young man from Brooklyn out on tour now and this is his first cd. It’s where dance and pop meet. You can also find Dan Keyes in the currently on hiatus band Recover.


Man I must of dug deep this week. Not many vids on YouTube of these tunes. Enjoy all the same. Sign up for the newsletter and you'll get more love.

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A Helping Hand

I am not sure if you remember Bob Woodruff but you'll be seeing a lot of the Woodruffs on TV over the next few days.

They are dear friends. Their marriage, their family, their strength, is an inspiration to me. And they are telling a story about veterans that deserves our attention. Below is a note that explains it all.

Dear Friends:

It has been slightly over one year since a bomb literally blew apart ourlives when Bob was critically injured by an IED in Iraq. Our year has been hellish, and yet we consider ourselves infinitely fortunate as Bob continues to exceed all expectations for recovery.As you may know, Bob and I have written a book called In An Instant. It's about our journey over this past year and reflects back to our earlier life together as a couple and family.

It also sheds some light on the kind of trauma that so many families with loved ones returning from Iraq with life changing injuries are enduring. Though the book publicity will momentarily shine the spotlight on ourselves, it is all for a good cause as we hope to use the opportunity to engage in some grassroots guerilla marketing. While Bob was medically sedated in Bethesda Naval Hospital, I saw more suffering than I could have ever imagined. Young mothers, separated from their children for weeks, waiting by the bedside of their injured husbands; men in the ICU next to Bob dying, their families hunched in grief. Sometimes there were soldiers with no one to visit them, alone in their rooms, trying to make sense of how one minute they were with their buddies and the next they are waking up without a limb or so addled they could no longer read or speak. And as awful as the first weeks of recovery are for the patients and families, the difficulties they facefor long-term rehabilitation are equally challenging.

In addition to the book launch, on February 27th at 10:00 PM, Bob will report "To Iraq and Back" on ABC- a documentary about his personal struggle with traumatic brain injury and that of other soldiers. It will be a sobering look at what injured service men and women experience when they return from war and, sadly how many of them are not as fortunate as Bob. No matter what your feelings are about the war in Iraq, these young people served their country and Bob and I would like to help them get the highest level of care necessary to regain their health, support their families, and return to as normal a life as possible.

The military medical teams are performing so many miracles, saving lives in record numbers, more than any war in history. But down the road, once they are discharged from their acute care situation many of the injured do not receive the long-term rehabilitative care that they need, in particular, the cognitive therapy is sometimes terribly inadequate or non-existent. To that end, our family has created the Bob Woodruff Family Fund for Traumatic Brain Injury (BWFF). We are committed to raising money for this important causeduring and after our book tour through special events and promotions. We will focus on donating to existing organizations that are helping all members of the military receive cognitive rehabilitation.

During the past year so many of you have reached out to our extended family and offered your support and assistance, and we are turning back to you now to help the men and women from the military that need your support. Beginning February 27th you can log on to http://bobwoodrufffamilyfund.org/ to learn about our mission, and consider making a donation. You can also pre-order the book today online at Barnes and Noble or Amazon. Aportion of the proceeds from the sale of the book will go to BWFF.

We have also included a media schedule of our national television appearances and book signings below. We would be grateful if you would forward this email onto interested family and friends and hopefully encourage them to help us with our fundraising goals.

Yours, Lee and Bob Woodruff

National Print

People Magazine--3/1 on stands

Ladies Home Journal-- April

O Magazine--feature interview with Lee and Melanie Bloom-- April

National TV

Feb 27 - Oprah Winfrey Show--

Feb 27 - ABC-TV--Good Morning America (Bob only on ABC documentary)

Feb 27 -ABC-TV--World News Tonight

Feb 27 - ABC-TV--To Iraq and Back: BobWoodruff Reports--

Feb 28 - ABC Good Morning America ­ Lee and Bob

Feb 28 - National Public Radio --Morning Edition

Feb 28 - National Public Radio--Fresh Air

March 1 -- CNN--Larry King Live

March 3 - CNBC--Tim Russert Show

March 3 or 4 - Good Morning America weekend

March 5 - ABC-TV--The View-

March 6 - Fox News Channel--On The Record With Greta Van Susternan--

March 8 -CNN--Wolf Blitzer

March 9 - PBS--Charlie Rose Show--

March 13 - CNBC--Hardballwith Chris Matthews-

March 5 - Comedy Central--The Daily Show with Jon Stewart-(Bob only)

March 22 - ABC TV--Jimmy Kimmel Live

March 22 - NationallySyndicated--Ellen DeGeneres Show

BOOK TOUR APPEARANCES ­ Readings and Signings

DETROIT - Saturday, March 10 ­ 2:00 PM, Borders Books in Birmingham 34300 Woodward Birmingham

WASHINGTON, DC - Tuesday, March 13 ­ The Friendship Heights Village Center in Chevy Chase, 7:30 PM

CHICAGO - Thursday, March 15 ­ Union League Luncheon, 11:30 AM, 65 West Jackson Blvd Andersons Bookshop, Naperville, Ill- 7:00 PM

NEW YORK - Friday, March 16 , Barnes & Noble Lincoln Triangle, Broadway and 65thSt. ­ 7:00 PM

LOS ANGELES - Wednesday, March 21, Pasadena, 6:30 PM, Vromans Bookstore,Off-site Event, Pasadena Public Library, 285 E. Walnut Street

SAN FRANCISCO - Friday March 23 ­ Book Passage, Corte Madera, 51 Tamal Vista 7:00 PM

SEATTLE - Monday, March 26 ­ University Books

SAN FRANCISCO - Tuesday, March 27, The Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street 6:00PM

BOSTON - Wednesday, April 11, ­ The Harvard Club- luncheon at noon 7:00 ­Barnes and Noble, Framingham, 1 Worcester Rd

RYE - Friday April 13, Rye Free Reading Room, evening time TBD

Thank you

Bro

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It's Friday and time to blow your mind. Tomorrow Never Knows by the Beatles.



Norah Jones likes it on top. Back to the number one spot on the charts.

Vinyl still pressing on.

and in case you ever wondered Part one of two. How an LP is made.


Surprise...delay on new Guns N' Roses CD.

(PR) The press has spoken, music fans have responded and the numbers are in. Three-time Grammy Award winning artist Lucinda Williams’ new album West (Lost Highway) debuts at #14 on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart, making it her highest debut in over two decades of making music. West scanned 57, 452 copies in its first week, making this Lucinda’s highest sales week ever. Her previous high points were in 2003 when her Grammy-nominated album World Without Tears debuted at #18 and sold 53,783 copies in it’s first week.

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NEXT WEEK 44

Last night at 11. I hope you were listening. If not catch the rebroadcast(Sunday night at 8) of NEXT with Chris Bro-- NEXT is 107.1 The Peak's new music show brought to you by Snapple.

Due to a very silly, I dare say stupid rule/law I can not list my playlist in order. Any questions please just email me.

WEEK 44
Keller Williams with Michael Franti – Ninja of Love (Dream)
Williams' objective to create an album that he "would be proud to crank in [his] pimped-out golf cart when [he is] 80." Dream was all about recording with his Dream Team which includes Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead. Michael Franti of Spearhead. How about Bela Fleck, Victor Wooten or the String Cheese Incident? Check. Check. and Check.
Sorry I could only find an acoustic live version without Franti.


Bloc Party – Hunting for Witches (A Weekend In The City)
True there are no “Banquet” moments on this cd but it still burns. They are currently touring Europe and doing quite well on the charts even here in the States. Number 2 in the UK, Ireland, Japan and Australia. Number 12 here.


Or if you'd rather a slide show with the studio recording.


The Broken West – Down In The Valley (I Can’t Go On, I’ll Go On)
The Kinks, Big Star, and The Byrds are obvious touchstones…that should be enough for you to go out and buy this cd. Formed in 2004 and have release one other EP besides this there first full length.


Loney, Dear – hard Days 1.2.3.4 (Loney, Noir)
the first North American release from Swedish multi-instrumentalist Emil Svanangen. I’ve heard this cd described as a one night stand. uncomplicated and easy to fall for, with no real thought or attachment necessary.

Eleni Mandell – Miss Me (Miracle of Five)
No longer a female Tom Waits she is in full on Billie Holiday mode. Sly and Sexy. One of my favorite cds right now.

Cat Power - Wonderwall (Peel Sessions) Cover of Oasis


Lucinda Williams – Wrap My Head Around That (West)
Since Lucinda Williams' last studio release, 2004's World Without Tears, she's buried her mother, endured a nasty split with an ex-lover, and gotten engaged to a long-lost acquaintance she hadn't seen for 15 years. Perfect setting for an amazing album. A mellow affair but certainly amazing.

The Cat Empire – Lullaby (Two Shoes)
From an Aussie jazz trio in 1999 into a sextet of great party tunes. Don’t look for a guitar in the mix but you’ll find everything else including your booty shaken not stirred.

Xavier Rudd – The Letter (Food In The Belly)
Channel me some Ben Harper please. After being released in Australia and Canada in 2005 and 2006, respectively, Xavier Rudd's Food In The Belly finally comes out Stateside in 2007

Amy Winehouse – You Know I’m No Good (Back to Black)
Signed at 19 and now 23 and on a crash course like a female version of Pete Doherty,. Be Careful around her as she is never afraid to say or sing her mind.


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Vote and help a friend

Hello everyone. A friend wants you to help him out with a few votes. Thank you in advance.

Friday, February 23 is the last day to vote.

Monday, February 26 - the final results will be available, and well as a running diary from me watching the Oscars.

Beep's Scorecard Movie Awards
Vote on your favorite movie, actor, quote of the year and more.

And please, forward this along to friends/family/co-workers/blogs/myspace -- anyone you know who has seen a movie in the past year.

Register (it takes five seconds, and no SPAM -- I promise), Vote, and Win (Beep is giving away prizes just for voting).

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happy b day kinda

Kurt at 40. What would the 40 year old Cobain be doing?

Head West For Sasquatch Good lineup again. I think day two is a wee bit better.

Van Halen tour off? Was it ever on?

Leak of the Year...G n' R. Better.

How do you spell love?

In San Fran P-I-L-L-O-W F-I-G-H-T



Sat Radio Merger. It will go through. I don't know what it will mean but it is the only way XM or Sirius could survive. I still wait until you can get internet via WiFi everywhere.

Very cool art. Cartoon Characters.

Off to see Explosions in the Sky in Brooklyn with the cool kids now.


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Rethinking Sting by Slate.

I just finished watching the Departed. Martin Scorsese will win for this. Why? Because like Denzel Washington the Academy will make up for all the years that he should have won and give him the Naked Man with Arms Crossed for a good(actually better than good) but not quite great movie and definitely not his best. Leo was awesome in it. Jack is too.

Surprise I finished a few books. The Long Tail and latest from Kurt Vonnegut "A Man With A Country". The Long Tail is very good read. Quick -- for a business book and eye opening. The Vonnegut book is a very, very quick read. He is not very happy either. In fact, beyond mad. Luckily the funny is still there.

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NEXT Week 43

Well happy VD to you. Love NBC sitcom style. Shh You had me at balls. Classic.


Tonight. Week 43 with a NEXT concert. This "concert" is with Shade. A great group of guys that come from Pittsburgh. You can listen tonight at 11 or catch the rebroadcast on Sunday at 8pm. You can listen at 107.1 The Peak. NEXT and the NEXT Concert Series are brought to you by Snapple. A Big Thanks to Snapple.


Sondre Lerche – After All (Phantom Punch)

Peter Bjorn and John – Objects of My Affection (Writer’s Block)

Bloc Party – Uniform (A Weekend In the City)

The Apples in Stereo – Skyway (New Magnetic Wonder)
acoustic

Full band but with not so good vid but I love the full band verison.

The Holmes Brothers – I Want You to Want Me (State of Grace) Cheap Trick Cover

No More Kings – Sweep the Leg (No More Kings)

Glint – From Me to You (Mode to Joy)


The second half is a Next Concert featuring Shade. This NEXT concert has been brought to you by Snapple.

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Catching up on my DVR

and last night I was watching The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. His guest was the Chef for the White Houses of Clinton and 4 years of Bush. Now I am not some great intelligentsia but when I heard that Bush's nickname for the Chef was "Cookie" I almost threw up. I mean if he was using up all his gray matter on say - the fixing of the War, or the educational gap between the world and US or maybe even getting our budget on the surplus side...I would give him a break. I would say something like "Hey, he is solving very difficult problems...he doesn't have time to come up with creative nicknames."
C'mon...seriously Dude you can do better than Cookie?!?
I am amazed that even after all his blunders he can still astound me. If we vote another Bush into the White House I swear I might leave. Vancouver here I come.

The Office We all love it.


If haven't watched it yet get it on DVD and catch up. I love this blog That's What She Said. A lawyer type goes through each episode and breaks down the lawsuits that could come up. Quite funny.

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I hate when life

gets in the way. I have been way too busy. I guess that is good but it almost means that I have had almost no real free time. I hate that.

So the The Recording Industry has let the world know what it's thinking. Dixie Chicks come up big in the Grammys. More a statement in Politics then the record itself although very good not that good. They do deserve all this only because America in general or at least in the Red States did them wrong. The Best and worst of The Grammys including of course the Police getting back together for Roxanne.

and
Gigwise reports: Newly reformed Genesis have announced they will play a massive free concert for 400,000 fans in Rome this summer.
Tony Banks, Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford will end their first tour in 15 years by playing the Circo Massimo on 14 July. I still don't know how I feel about PG not joining. In a way it would be very cool to Peter Gabriel back in the band he founded yet playing with Phil Collins? Probably right by not playing.

The Next Gen Player for MP3s. Hopefully soon.

Idlewind in stores in the UK only.

Remember your sugary sweet breakfast characters? Weel take a look see at this cartoon. Very cool. Breakfast of the Gods.

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Sloan – Another Way I could Do It (Never Hear the End of It)
I will get playing these guys from Canada until you wake up and start buying their cds. This is their 8th studio cd and contains 30 songs. It’s like a power pop version of The Minutemen’s Double Nickels on the Dime.


Norah Jones – Sinkin’ Soon (Not Too Late)
The Woman you probably want to hate but with every cd and every listen you find it impossible to do. I might be reading into things but I think this tune is about New Orleans. Simply put if you dig Norah Jones then you will find plenty to dig on this cd too.


The Early Years – The Simple Solution (The Early Years)
3 guys from the UK. This is cd was released in Europe in Sept of last year but just got to the States. For fans of Feedback and drones with a nice strong back beat. New EP coming out in Feb.


Fields – Brittlesticks (7 from the Village)
If we feel the need to pigeonhole I guess we could call them a very modern Crosby Stills and Nash. They are a 5 piece from London and working on their full length now which may be more Muse like then CSN ish if the rumors on the interwebs are true.


Youth Group – Forever Young (Casino Twilight Dogs)
From Sydney Australia. This is their third cd. Cover of an Alphaville song.


Husky Rescue – Diamonds in the Sky (Ghost is Not Real)
There is loud and soft on this album. Sometimes within the same song. This song washes over you. 2nd CD from this Finland band.


Paolo Nutini – Rewind (These Streets)
He is a very talented 20 year old from Scotland. He started singing in his school choir. He wanted to be a goalkeeper in football or as we call it Soccer but he couldn’t deny his singing talents.


Tin Hat – Dead Season (The Sad Machinery of Spring)
They used to be called Tin Hat Trio but when you add a permentant member of your group -- it’s time for a name change. So they dropped the Trio part of their name. Still jazzy and still cool though.

The Shins – Sea Legs (Wincing the Night Away)
They get on their inner Beck on this tune. Great CD and don't let anyone tell you any different.

Jesse Malin – Megan Don’t Know (Don’t Let Them Take Your Down EP)
Old punks don’t die they play alt-country music. New CD soon. On this 4 song EP is two tunes that wouldn't be on the ablum.

120 Days – Get Away (120 Days)
They are not afraid to go for it all. Great first cd full of keyboard-y dance rock. Or RAWK.

Well we did pretty good until the end there with the vids.

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Still sad

but at least the Bears are in the NFL Norse divison and should be back in the playoffs the next few years. Even with Farve returning.

I still am happy for the Colts.

So when I was in Big Sur I got a new pair of Keen shoes. I love them. If Keen wants to send me another pair I will gladly say I love those too. It's easy to tell the truth. They are like urban hiking boots. They are made for the street but have a cool chunky feel and look.

I can not even begin to tell you happy this video makes me. I don't know how they got all of Cobra Kai but I love it and so will you. It's all things Karate Kid. or try this website devoted to KK and of course don't forget about the Wiki.


The future of music at Starbucks...I'll take a latte and beam me a new tune. Thanks Barista.

Great writings on music of 2006 and some not so great.

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Bear Down

Chicago Bears. Who are the celeb's picking. Mostly the Colts. Silly Humans. Good Grossman not Evil Rex will show up along with the running game and that means bad things for the other team. Honestly I don't mind who wins. I want and think the Bears will win but I wouldn't mind if Harrison were to get a ring. Pure Class.

Just got back from Big Sur. If you've never been you have to go. No place like it -- not only in America but maybe the world. It is truly one of my favorite places. Stay at Deetjens too or at least have breakfast there. Also head to Esalen's at 1 am when they open up their hot springs to the general public. You do need reservations though so stop by and get a spot. Watch Good Morning America on Sunday to see the Big Sur Weekend Window.

What if God had a myspace?


As I said I was in Big Sur so here is last week's NEXT iMix.

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When did Wilco mean gay?

OK first read this article about "gay bands" then someone explain how Wilco is a gay band...not that there's anything wrong with that. No reason to get into the whole "Jesus says love everyone" thing I was just wondering how Wilco got on the list. I could understand Elton John...



The world will be yours soon. Portable internet radios. Torian. Let's hear it for the Aussies. Also this Penguin thingy looks pretty cool too--ok it doesn't look cool. In fact, it looks like hell but I love what it does. Only a matter of time radio...wake up.

I will be gone for quite a bit--heading to Big Sur
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NEXT Week 40

You can listen to NEXT tonight at 11pm at 107.1 The Peak. Stream it at 1071thepeak.com. Next is sponsored by Snapple. Thank you Snapple. It's an iMix too. I will link to that at the bottom.

Thanks for listening

Kaiser Chiefs – Ruby (Yours Truly, Angry Mob)
The follow-up to their 2005 debut, Employment. Recorded in six weeks. I predict top twenty by the end of the year.


Citizen Cope – All Dressed Up (Every Waking Moment)
3rd cd of blues and rock, while incorporating hip-hop tendencies

Locksley – Don’t Make Me Wait (Don’t Make Me Wait)
4 guys from Madison WI now call Brooklyn home. Jump on this bandwagon now. They have already shot a commercial. This CD is for fans of The Kinks or Small Faces. I am talking with them right now and soon we will be doing a concert if you’d like to see them email and let me know.


The Comfies – That’s What She Gets (Close to Me EP)
7 songs from Nashville Tennessee but don’t call them power pop as front man Ben Harper (no not that Ben Harper—I bet he has never heard that before) anyway He hates the phrase power pop so I guess we’ll call it…accelerated uptempto pop with great melodies.

The Smithereens – Don’t Bother Me (Meet the Smithereens Beatles Tribute)
For their first effort in more than seven years, the New Jersey power-poppers recorded their own version of Meet the Beatles!, from "I Want to Hold Your Hand" to "Not a Second Time." The album only lasts 28 minutes long, but it's a fitting salute to the classic album that celebrates its 43rd birthday.

The Swimmers – Goodbye (Fighting Trees)
Indie pop from Philadelphia. 3 guys and girl-- in fact a husband wife team. The cd will be released soon but you can stream it at their website theswimmers.com

Los Lobos – Don’t Ask Why (The Town and the City)
This might surprise you only if for some reason you only think of Los Lobos as that La Bamba band but Los Lobos have released yet another gem that is overlooked. You will play this cd for the rest of your life.

Shade – Wide Eyed (Arms Raised on Rooftops)
Another band that is coming for a concert just for NEXT (kinda like the Peak Performances) email me if you’d like to come. This band is from Pittsburgh PA. 5 guys bearing the torch of shoe gazer or space rock.

Stars of Track and Field – Say Hello (Centuries Before Love and War)
I am addicted to this tune. Stars Of Track And Field, a three-piece outfit who take their name from a Belle & Sebastian song, want to join the likes of The Decemberists, Sleater-Kinney, The Shins and Elliot Smith and become the next hot act from Portland, Oregon. And if reviews of their Centuries Before Love And War debut LP are any indication, they're well on their way.


Wilco – Is That the Thanks I Get? ( New CD)
The next Wilco record will be called Sky Blue Sky and is coming out on May 15th.

Cold War Kids – Tell Me In the Morning (Robbers and Cowards)
A cross between Tom Waits and The Shins? Well Tom Waits if he sang in a falsetto actually now that I think on it I guess it would be more Jeff Buckley. Anyway…Sign me up. They are from Long Beach CA and before this full length they released 3 eps.

Jaymay – Gray or Blue (Sea Green, See Blue EP)
Singer song writer based in NY and started out playing open mics around the city. Simply put this EP is a quiet undiscovered gem just waiting to be found.


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Yesterday was a good day

The Bears are going to the Super Bowl and the Colts too. Glad for Payton Manning. Arsenal beat Man U with two late goals including one in extra time. Beautiful. The Gunners may be too far behind but damn does it feel good beating Man U.

Sign me Up. Look at this lineup for Bonnaroo

Sources close to the Manchester Times have recieved confirmation that The Police, Bob Dylan, and Pearl Jam have been confirmed to headline the 2007 Bonnaroo Music Festival.

The lineup also includes Tom Waits, Willie Nelson, Umphrey's McGee, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, The Black Crowes, Ryan Adams, My Morning Jacket, Arcade Fire, Keller Williams Band, Hot Chip, America, TV on the Radio, Fountains of Wayne, Modest Mouse, Les Claypool, The Shins, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Toots and the Maytals, The Roots, The Decemberists, Of Montreal, Cat Power, Ozomatli, Perpetual Groove, Band of Horses, John Butler Trio, Nickel Creek, Medeski Martin and Wood, Lily Allen, Neko Case, Keiren Hedben (Four Tet) & Steve Reid, The Hold Steady, Earl Scuggs, Charlie Louvin, Man Man, Grizzly Bear, Konono #1, The Slip, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Uncle Earl, Annuals, Beirut, M. Ward, Cold War Kids, and Girl Talk. Superfly Productions plans to officially announce the lineup on January 31st.

There are quite a few things wrong with radio. Here are two.

No overnight djs and Science over guts (this article is a great read if you ever wanted to know how radio picks the songs it plays). You can start weeping now. I know Colbert would back me on this. "I don't like books because books are full of facts...I'm more a guts guy." Also I am sure you have seen this be just in case. Papa Bear O'Reilly on Colbert last week. Love the dig on O'Reilly about being a sexual predator. Nice.


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Only a test. blogmusik.

Dance Party, anyone?

Sorry for being quiet lately. The past few weeks have been insane. After getting back to my real life after attending this awesome collegian Lutheran theology retreat, life got seriously busy. My aunt was in the hospital so I had lots of family around. Also, I've been busy with getting things ready for the up coming semester. Not to mention, I've spent the past week and a half working on this list. I'm all about taking my time and revising.

Now for those who don't know, I'm a 21 year old college girl. While I am known for not liking "mainstream" sort of stuff, (Usually, I like stuff that ends up becoming the mainstream) I do have a weakness for danceable pop music and some hip hop.

I know some of you will cringe. I work at a college radio station, so I'm used to it. No matter what I say or do, I get flack from all the DJs about my "taste" in music. Who knew there was so much hate about Depeche Mode and the Pet Shop Boys.

Cutting to the chase now... I am now going to present you my favorites of 2006 in terms of Dance music. I could say these are guilty pleasures, but is it really? I'm not ashamed of this list honestly. For once in years, I'm actually enjoying some of the stuff that is on the radio. (That's right Chris, I still listen to WINC fm sometimes...)

My Top 20 Dance songs/singles for 2006:

1. Nelly Furtado- Promiscuous

I love Ms. Furtado. She writes smart lyrics and has lots of talent. Her last album was a let down because it didn't go anywhere. Radio wouldn't touch it because it was too wide spread. This time, she got super smart and started working with her friend's producer... Missy Elliot introduced her to Timbaland a few years ago. The result has been one of the best dance albums I've heard in a long time. As for this single, it's hot. The lyrics are sarcastic ("Roses are red/Some diamonds are blue/Chivalry is dead/But you're still kinda cute") and at times sprinkled with sharp cultural references ("Hey is that the truth or are you talking trash/Is your game M.V.P. like Steve Nash"). The one huge bonus about this song is the fact it sounds like Nelly Furtado and not Aaliyah. (see Number 3 and you'll understand) The best part about this song is that this song has a little something for everyone. The hipsters love the 80's retro sounds, the urban crowd enjoys the beats and the rapping, the pop crowd digs the melodies. It makes sense to why it's been played on various radio stations and in all sorts of dance clubs.

2. Scissor Sisters- I Don't Feel Like Dancing

What do you get when you take early Elton John, gospel meets disco dance grooves with tinges of Bee Gee vocals ? You get the first single from the Scissor Sisters' Ta-Dah! (I strongly recommend this album) The irony of this song is delicious. Making a dance song about not feeling like dancing is so brilliant and yet simple, I just wish I thought of it first! As for those gospel grooves, just start listening to the song, it makes you wish an African American choir was singing and clapping their hands with the song. After a few listens to this song, it's hard not to dance and party like it's 1979.

3. Justin Timberlake- My Love/Sexyback (it's a tie)

"Sexyback" was hot and unexpected. From the second I heard it, it became my jam during this past summer. It's the kind of song you can do bad things to while on the dance floor. (Now whether those bad things are awful dancing or getting fresh with a someone, that's up to you.) The song simply is electro-clash meets Prince but with a white boy singing it. It has this sass and attitude that's rather refreshing and lacking in both pop and rock music. The fact that I am even talking about him proves how good it is. I hated *Nsync so much. I still hate it, yet JT's solo work is impressive. Is it because he can actual write songs or is it the production?

Since this is a tie, I have to give props to my other favorite single ("My Love"). The beats and grooves on this song are clever. I remember hearing this song and thinking "Fucking Hell! I wish I thought of this one first..." The thick keyboard grooves sound almost dreamy. It balances very nicely with the hard beats and booming bass. The song has a familiar feeling to it as well. Not just sound wise, but lyrically too. One night while listening to this song, my kid sister made this funny but true insight. She said, "Justin Timberlake is doing an Aaliyah song." She's right. It has the beats, the grooves and the lyrics (well almost replace the references of "be my girl" and make it "be my man" or something). Even the breakdown with TI would have worked well with Aaliyah. I think this theory came about, because we've noticed how Timbaland has this signature sound, which did get important and popularized through Aaliyah's music. He was a huge force in her very short career. Aside from this odd observation, "My Love" is just a killer dance song.


4. Madonna- Get Together/ Jump

How can I have a list of best dance singles of the year without mentioning the Material Girl! I will admit that these two songs were deliberately meant for the club. But when Madonna does dance music, it's fucking brilliant. Terrific grooves and the lyrics have some sort of real emotional meaning. "Jump" has been my motivational anthem for when I do my homework. Laugh, but I've gotten shit done. Unlike the JT and Nelly Furtado singles, Madonna's maxi singles even have terrific remixes, which is a surprise since the album itself sounds like one big dance party remix.


5. Depeche Mode- John The Revelator

Religious hypocrisy + rewriting an old gospel hymn with heavy beats = one of the best dance songs Depeche Mode has released in years. Forget finding a personal jesus, it's all about religious head hunting now. The song hails from 2005's Playing the Angel and the single was released back in June of 2006. It's actual a double Aside maxi single. The other aside is the wonderfully retro and enchanting "Lillian." (Think Music for the Masses era Mode but updated for the 21st century and no cheesy synth hooks either!) As for the remixes, I'd kill to have this single on vinyl. You know it's good when Tiga and UNKLE are involved.

6. The Rapture- Whoo! Alright- Yeah...Uh huh

Robert Smith claims that this band is one of his favorites. I think he likes them because of the cowbell and the fact this band's music is danceable! Their album has even better songs than this single quite honestly. As a single, it's pretty fun on the floor. I'd play this sucker right next to the Scissor Sisters. The lyrics are funny, lots of good snickers. Best line in the song, "People don't dance no more. They just stand there like this. They cross their arms and stare you down and drink and moan and dis." Any band who makes fun of the hipsters (especially the ones who hang out at the Black Cat), gets my vote.

7. Prince- Black Sweat

It's Prince... must I say more? Ghetto beats with the lyrics "You'll be screaming like a white lady, when I count to three" He's not joking either. You too will "work up a black sweat" because it's impossible not to dance to this song.

8. Rihanna- SOS

It's true that a sample can either make or break a song. Jay-Z supposedly flipped the bill for this clever one. It was rumored that the sample came with the hefty price of 500,000 dollars, which might explain why this song is refreshing. Nobody in recent music has sampled Soft Cell's cover of "Tainted Love." As for the substance, I can relate to the song. When you got a crush, you want to call for help!

9. She Wants Revenge- These Things

It's not 100 percent danceable, but who cares. It's got this great rhythm and killer guitar licks, not to mention that gorgeous piano. It's the dance anthem for the broken hearted. Not to mention, you'll make the goth kids and some hipsters happy. The lyrics are dark and moody. Not to mention somewhat profane ("...She's in the bathroom, she pleasures herself"). The vocals are Ian Curtis meets Peter Murphy. Not to mention, the bsides to this EP/single are fucking hot. "Black Liner Run" and "Spend the Night" are instant alternative dance classics.

10. Clipse- Mr. Me Too

This single makes up for all the bad shit Pharell did with Gwen Steffani. According to rumor, the brothers who are Clipse heard some beats Pharell was working on and told him "Hey man, save that shit for Gwen. We deserve better..." As for the song, it has minimal beats but it's perfect for two stepping. It's a laid back jam with lots of attitude. After a four year absence, I think Clipse proved all the kids that they know what they're doing and that they write better rhymes than most of the trash out there today.

11. AFI- Love Like Winter

It's short at less than 3 minutes, but it's giving the punk and hardcore kids something to dance to. I personally would like to hear the VNV Nation remix, that's coming out sometime in 2007. As for the song itself, catchy electro infused rock'n roll. It's a mysterious love song that is catchy and fun to dance and rock out to. About time alternative rock had a dance anthem!

12. Christina Agulera- Ain't No Other Man

I won't lie, the girl has pipes. Unlike so many who try too hard, she does it effortlessly and doesn't over do it either. She deserves a little more credit than what people have said in the past. Christina is classy. Her favorite singer of all time since the age of nine has been Etta James. With that in mind, this song lives up to some standards. The jazz grooves and beats on this song are hard to resist. Not to mention, the sassy attitude and honesty.

13. Kelis- Bossy/ Lil Jon - Snap Yo Fingers (tie)

"Milkshake" was annoying yet a guilty pleasure. This song on the other hand, goes back to her roots. (does anyone remembers "I hate you so much right now"?) Well almost her roots. She's queen bitch with pride. When your husband is Nas, you bet your song is going to sound gangsta as fuck. This is the song the DJ plays because it's a ladies' night. See kids Feminism in rap still exists.

As for "Snap Yo Fingers", it's dance lessons with the king of crunk. What isn't there not to love?

14. The Knife- We Share Our Mother's Health

While they're definitely not ABBA, these two Swedes (they're actually brother and sister) know how to rock the dance floor with their retro synths and "pop'n lock" beats. Yes, you can actual do the robot to this song and it would look cool.

15. Gorillaz- Dare

Gorillaz are awesome alone, but add Shawn Ryder from the Happy Mondays (yes that's him!) and you got yourself a killer song. Not to mention, it gave me a good excuse to make my friends listen to the Happy Mondays.

16. Gnarls Barkley- Crazy

Cee-lo is fucking awesome. Dangermouse is a clever DJ and producer. Together, they're a powerhouse. They did the single that Outkast should have done. Classic grooves and funk. This song could have been released in 1976.


17. Goldfrapp - Ooh la la

Disco glam meets eurotrash with a good helping of T. Rex. You get a sexy, irresistible song that strangely sounds like "Spirit in the Sky" by Norman Greenbaum.

18. Tiga- You gonna want me

He's a DJ who can sing and write very lovely songs. This one in particular has been getting mucho airplay in clubs and at college radio stations. The best way I can describe it is human league mixed with modern New Order. It's got old school elements of damn good synth pop, yet it has a modern feel.

19. Lily Allen- Smile

You may or may not have heard of this one. Lily Allen is from the UK. She's going to be huge here in the states. This song is 1960s soul mixed with British Ska. You can just groove to this song and have fun. The song is also good for those who have been cheated on and seriously can't stand their Ex. It's good to have a song you can dance to and get therapy at the same time.

20. Ludacris featuring Pharell- Money Maker

Another fine hip hop jam from Luda. He knows how to make good songs to dance to. and yes, once again, Pharell makes yet another appearance on this list. Him and Timbaland should have a throw down to see who's the better producer. Oh wait... let's not go there. This is the kind of song that I think James Brown would have dug. (Actually he probably did.) it's a salute to the ladies who dance like crazy on the floor. The beats have this 70s soul feel. Best lyrics "I keep my mind on money, my money on my mind, but you're a hell of a distraction when you're shaking your behind." However, just like all "hardcore" rap music, this song can make you blush.

You gotta gut that fish...

Greatest cartoon ever? Quite possible. Enjoy Adventure time. The perfect way to start a weekend.


In case you haven't heard: The Police are getting back together to celebrate the 30th anniversery of their first single. Don't be Jordan coming back for the Wizards. Just get along, enjoy the love and enjoy the money (and there will be alot)

NIN nails mini site for DVD launch.


Wolf Like Me by TV on the Radio. Not only one of my favorite tunes of last year also one of my favorite cds. Careful though not for everyone. Love the video too. Enjoy.


Next from Neil Young vaults a 1971 Toronto show.

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The lyric comes from the TV on the Radio song "Wolf like Me" See video above.

Next Week 39

You can listen to NEXT tonight at 11 at 107.1 The Peak. It is brought to you by Snapple. You can stream the show live at 1071thepeak.com. If for some reason you miss tonights viewing catch the repeat on Sunday night at 8.

Tonight's NEXT playlist
Annuals – Bleary Eyed (Be He Me)
From North Carolina a bunch of guys and a girl Given the sextet's kitchen-sink soundscapes the Arcade Fire comparisons were inevitable. If you like lullaby to hard rock freakout in under four minutes then this is your next new favorite band.


Beck – We Dance Alone (The Information)
If you want to see Beck live I hope you live in Japan…that’s where he’s headed.


Robbers on High Street – Monkberry Moon Delight (The Fatalist and Friends EP)
includes two previously unreleased tracks and two tracks from the Robbers’ forthcoming album (promised in early 2007). This song was written by Sir Paul.

View – Look (Self titled)
Formed in 2003 four lads that call SE Michigan home. They have a familiar punky folk rock feel to them.

Pearl Jam – Love Reign O’er Me (single)
This song will be in the new Sandler movie Reign Over Me but not on the OST. I think it’s a release for 10 club.


El Goodo – What Went Wrong? (Self Titled)
On their myspace site they intro themselves as “Stuck in the 60s” Want more? They are 5 guys from Wales. This is their debut CD.

The Killers – This River Is Wild (Sam’s Town)
Loose sloppy and very good in parts. Second CD from the band that came for Las Vegas


The Decemberists – Bandit Queen (Picaresqueties EP)
So they bolt to the big leagues so what’s a small label to do…release the outtakes. Still quite nice.

Medeski ,Scofield, Martin and Wood – Tequila and Chocolate (Out Louder)
About 10 years ago Scofield got MMW to back him on A Go Go. Let’s call this one a sequel.

Birdie Busch – Drunk By Noon (the Ways We Try)
Fun, quirky folk from Philadelphia. First CD. Plus I love the title.

Not as many YouTube's this week. The joys of playing tunes that travel under the radar. Enjoy.


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A lot of people have great taste and don't even know it

Alright girls get ready to rock. The Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls. Some great monikers too.

Do good and listen to good music including a "new" Jeff Buckley tune on Sugarfoot's compliation For New Orleans. You need to read the back story on his cover of "I Shall be Released". Amazing.

Now for the odd...from Montana? with great fake Germany accents. Poor John has never had chili. My Hands Are Bananas


Netflix not forgetting that the future is happening now. Watch Now up and running. It is a streaming video service.

Do you like sitcoms? Check out Watching Sitcoms.

There is a new version of Blogger. Do we want to switch? Just let me know.

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Good Rex showed up

not Evil Rex and the world is a better place because of it. Well done Bears finally winning a playoff game at home. Next week should be a fantastic game v the Saints.

Black Sheep. This looks so bad(it's good) that it might just be what "Snakes on a Plane" should have been. Reminds me of Bad Taste.

Tom Hanks as Bond



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Meeting Borat

Becks to America. Only makes sense. He will play at a "high" level for quite a few more years. Wouldn't get tackled quite as hard and oh yeah he makes 250 million. Not bad Mr Spice Girl.

I can't believe it took me this long to mention that I shook hands with Sacha Baron Cohen. His movie Borat was nominated for a Golden Globe and to celebrate he held a party and hosted a Q and A after a screening of the film. Anyway-- he mingled and we were introduced and chatted for about 3 minutes. It's nice.

Hey tonight I 'm going to see these guys and hopefully talk them into doing a NEXT concert for me. Wish me luck. They are calle Locksley and they are going to be huge. I think they are getting ready to tour with the Killers. See them now and then you can be the cool kid that knew of them first.



Enjoy your long weekend.
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