We at the Whatever blog are in such a giving mood this holiday season! We have more amazing free music for you!! This time it's from DC based True Womanhood. True Womanhood has a really physcadelic industrial type of sound that is reminiscent of Depeche Mode, Radiohead and even Nine Inch Nails. If you click on the title link you will be able download the song "Dignitas". True Womanhood will be playing our holiday blog party on 12/22 at the GlassLand Gallery in Brooklyn along with Drink Up Buttercup, The Art of Shooting and Schocholautte, this show is not to be missed! FYI True Womanhood's EP on which the song "Dignitas" appears was recorded at Death By Audio which is right next door to the GlassLand Gallery.
www.myspace/truewomanhood.com
This is "Saturday Night Live's" take on rock festivals! It's funny!!
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Get well Alexa Ray Joel and Dr. Dog!
I was really sad to read the news about Alexa Ray Joel today. Alexa Ray is the daughter of Billy Joel and legendary supermodel Christie Brinkley and is a talented musician in her own right. According to the local NYC media, Alexa Ray was rushed to the hospital earlier this afternoon after trying to overdose on sleeping pills, according to the news reports this was a suicide attempt. Alexa is in stable condition at St. Vincents hospital in NYC.
I had the pleasure of meeting Alexa Ray about two years ago and I found her to be really sweet and down to earth. You would have never thought she was the daughter of a musicial legend and a supermodel that's how normal she was!
I hope Alexa Ray gets well physically, mentally and spiritually soon and is back to making music!
No matter how bad things get in life suicide is never the answer! If you feel depressed, suicidal and overwhelmed please talk to someone!
Moving along..you've heard me go on and on about how Dr. Dog is my one of my very favorite bands. Below is a clip of them performing "The Rabbit, The Bat and The Reindeer" in Austin TX. We get to see Scott McMicken's bare chest in this clip...very sexy! Enjoy!
I had the pleasure of meeting Alexa Ray about two years ago and I found her to be really sweet and down to earth. You would have never thought she was the daughter of a musicial legend and a supermodel that's how normal she was!
I hope Alexa Ray gets well physically, mentally and spiritually soon and is back to making music!
No matter how bad things get in life suicide is never the answer! If you feel depressed, suicidal and overwhelmed please talk to someone!
Moving along..you've heard me go on and on about how Dr. Dog is my one of my very favorite bands. Below is a clip of them performing "The Rabbit, The Bat and The Reindeer" in Austin TX. We get to see Scott McMicken's bare chest in this clip...very sexy! Enjoy!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
2010 Grammy Noms
Last night the nominees for the 2010 Grammy Awards were announced. Beyonce, The Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and Kings of Leon were nominated for song and album of the year. The Maxwell song "Pretty Wings" is also a nominee along side all those other artists in the song of the year category. While MGMT, Zac Brown Band,Silversun Pickups, Kari Hilson and the Ting Tings are nominated in the best new artist category.
It always interests me to see who wins the best new artist Grammy, cause in the past the Grammy peeps have given the best new artist Grammy to Milli Vanilli (for all you kids not in the know Milli Vanilli, was two Germans with dreads who didn't sing one note on their album), Christopher Cross, Debby Boone and Starland Vocal band.
And the Grammys for song of the year in years past have gone to songs such as; "Don't Worry Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin, "Sailing" by Christopher Cross and "You Light Up My Life" by Debby Boone. And who could forget when the Grammys awarded Jethro Tull the Grammy for best heavy metal performance!?
It's cool that the Grammy peeps actually know who MGMT, Zac Brown Band and Silversun Pickups are! In hindsight I guess the Grammys are trying to get some cred. It could be worse Miley Cyrus or another Disney teenage puppet could be nominated in the best new artist category and in other major Grammy categories! And I'm happy that Kings of Leon got nominated for song and album of the year but I still say all of you need to download KOL's first album "Youth and Young Manhood". It's by far their best!
To see the rest of the nominees click on the title link.
It always interests me to see who wins the best new artist Grammy, cause in the past the Grammy peeps have given the best new artist Grammy to Milli Vanilli (for all you kids not in the know Milli Vanilli, was two Germans with dreads who didn't sing one note on their album), Christopher Cross, Debby Boone and Starland Vocal band.
And the Grammys for song of the year in years past have gone to songs such as; "Don't Worry Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin, "Sailing" by Christopher Cross and "You Light Up My Life" by Debby Boone. And who could forget when the Grammys awarded Jethro Tull the Grammy for best heavy metal performance!?
It's cool that the Grammy peeps actually know who MGMT, Zac Brown Band and Silversun Pickups are! In hindsight I guess the Grammys are trying to get some cred. It could be worse Miley Cyrus or another Disney teenage puppet could be nominated in the best new artist category and in other major Grammy categories! And I'm happy that Kings of Leon got nominated for song and album of the year but I still say all of you need to download KOL's first album "Youth and Young Manhood". It's by far their best!
To see the rest of the nominees click on the title link.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
New Right on Dynamite and "Divorce Court"
Whatever blog friends Right on Dynamite have a cool new track called "Space Jam". And you are all welcome! Click on the title of this entry and you shall receive your gift of awesome FREE music!
Today, I was talking with a co worker about the whole Tiger Woods drama and that led us to talking about how this whole mess reminded us of an episode of the 80's daytime TV show "Divorce Court". "Divorce Court" is still on TV but the version of "Divorce Court" that is on currently is nothing like "Divorce Court" that aired in the 80's. The version of "Divorce Court" that aired in the 80's was highly scripted and very mellow dramatic. "Divorce Court" that is on now is considered a reality show with real people seeking a divorce and 15 min of fame.
Anyhow the episodes of the 80's version of "Divorce Court" kinda sorta mirrored the drama that is going on in Tiger Woods life right. There were highly salacious extra marital affairs, drugs, violence...you get the picture! And the people who got divorces were always people that had tons of money! You never saw an episode of 80's "Divorce Court" dealing with couple who lived in a trailer park or housing project getting a divorce! Everyone always had really glam 80's lives on 80's "Divorce Court"!
My co worker also mentioned that he saw on a before they were stars type of show, that a very young pre fairy tale, piano playing goddess named Tori Amos guested on "Divorce Court" playing the part of a mistress. I tried looking for Tori's "Divorce Court" debut on You Tube and I couldn't find it. Instead I found this episode of the 80's version "Divorce Court" dealing with the troubling divorce of two professional bowlers. Who knew the world of pro bowling could be so scandalous?!
And here is a commercial from 1986 for "Divorce Court".
A bit of trivia, Judge William Keene who played the judge on "Divorce Court" was an actual judge who presided over the Manson family trial in the early 70's.
And if any of you can let me know, if it is true that a very young Tori Amos once appeared on "Divorce Court" I would be most grateful! And if you provide the clip I will be especially grateful!!
Today, I was talking with a co worker about the whole Tiger Woods drama and that led us to talking about how this whole mess reminded us of an episode of the 80's daytime TV show "Divorce Court". "Divorce Court" is still on TV but the version of "Divorce Court" that is on currently is nothing like "Divorce Court" that aired in the 80's. The version of "Divorce Court" that aired in the 80's was highly scripted and very mellow dramatic. "Divorce Court" that is on now is considered a reality show with real people seeking a divorce and 15 min of fame.
Anyhow the episodes of the 80's version of "Divorce Court" kinda sorta mirrored the drama that is going on in Tiger Woods life right. There were highly salacious extra marital affairs, drugs, violence...you get the picture! And the people who got divorces were always people that had tons of money! You never saw an episode of 80's "Divorce Court" dealing with couple who lived in a trailer park or housing project getting a divorce! Everyone always had really glam 80's lives on 80's "Divorce Court"!
My co worker also mentioned that he saw on a before they were stars type of show, that a very young pre fairy tale, piano playing goddess named Tori Amos guested on "Divorce Court" playing the part of a mistress. I tried looking for Tori's "Divorce Court" debut on You Tube and I couldn't find it. Instead I found this episode of the 80's version "Divorce Court" dealing with the troubling divorce of two professional bowlers. Who knew the world of pro bowling could be so scandalous?!
And here is a commercial from 1986 for "Divorce Court".
A bit of trivia, Judge William Keene who played the judge on "Divorce Court" was an actual judge who presided over the Manson family trial in the early 70's.
And if any of you can let me know, if it is true that a very young Tori Amos once appeared on "Divorce Court" I would be most grateful! And if you provide the clip I will be especially grateful!!
Monday, November 30, 2009
We are hot!
Our friends over at polesuperstar.com have added a cool new feature to their website, that new feature lets you know what the latest and hottest trends are in; music, beauty, fashion and lifestyle each week. And this week polesuperstar.com has added us (the Whatever blog) to their hot list! We are very honored to be on that list! If you click on the title of this entry you'll see polesuperstar.com's very hot list!
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Jerri Blank and the Muppets
Hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving and have come out that turkey coma!
For all future blog parties including the one on 12/22 and all other events I'm leaving the photography to the pros with amazing cameras! My camera still isn't working and it's an issue that goes beyond simply charging the battery! Once everything is all fixed I will post the pictures that I took of the blog party on 11/17.
We're going slightly off the topic of music today! As of late I have been addicted to watching episodes "Strangers With Candy" (which in my opinion is one of the greatest most underrated TV shows ever!) on Hulu. For all you not in the know, "Strangers With Candy" aired on Comedy Central from 1999 to 2000 and it told the story of Jerri Blank a 46 year old ex con who decides to go straight and go back to high school. The brilliant Amy Sedaris starred as Jerri and Stephen Colbert co starred as Mr. Noblet the history teacher that was having an affair with the male art teacher Mr. Jellineck.
Below is a clip were Jerri learns the hard lessons of freedom of speech.
And cause I thought this was cute here are the Muppets doing their unique version of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody". Little bit of Muppet and rock trivia, the character of Animal the drummer in The Muppet band is actually based on The Who's Keith Moon.
Enjoy!
Oh and if you like the "Strangers With Candy" clip, you can watch full episodes on Hulu or you can Netflix the DVD's of the series.
For all future blog parties including the one on 12/22 and all other events I'm leaving the photography to the pros with amazing cameras! My camera still isn't working and it's an issue that goes beyond simply charging the battery! Once everything is all fixed I will post the pictures that I took of the blog party on 11/17.
We're going slightly off the topic of music today! As of late I have been addicted to watching episodes "Strangers With Candy" (which in my opinion is one of the greatest most underrated TV shows ever!) on Hulu. For all you not in the know, "Strangers With Candy" aired on Comedy Central from 1999 to 2000 and it told the story of Jerri Blank a 46 year old ex con who decides to go straight and go back to high school. The brilliant Amy Sedaris starred as Jerri and Stephen Colbert co starred as Mr. Noblet the history teacher that was having an affair with the male art teacher Mr. Jellineck.
Below is a clip were Jerri learns the hard lessons of freedom of speech.
And cause I thought this was cute here are the Muppets doing their unique version of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody". Little bit of Muppet and rock trivia, the character of Animal the drummer in The Muppet band is actually based on The Who's Keith Moon.
Enjoy!
Oh and if you like the "Strangers With Candy" clip, you can watch full episodes on Hulu or you can Netflix the DVD's of the series.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Happy Turkey Day
I gave Whatever blog art director/photographer Nick Savage the night off for the 3rd Annual Whatever blog party on 11/17 to enjoy the awesome bands who played that night! And so yours truly took pictures of the night. One thing that I must remember is that I NEED TO CHARGE MY CAMERA BATTERY a day before each event! Half way through the party my battery crapped out on me and I got pics of half the bands playing that night. Tonight I will post those pictures for you!
This Thursday is Thanksgiving here in the USA. I just want to wish all of my American readers and their families a very Happy Thanksgiving! And I'm very thankful for all of you who are reading my blog and all of you who have come to the various Whatever blog parties in Brooklyn! And of course all the amazing music and film that is out there!
Thanksgiving usually kicks off the holiday season in the States and our holiday gift to all of you (or all of you who will be in the NYC area) is another blog party on 12/22! This party will be held at the GlassLand Gallery in Brooklyn and Drink Up Buttercup, The Art of Shooting and True Womanhood will all be playing, keep it here for full line up details! And if you can't make it don't fret there will be monthly blog parties in the new year with all sorts of MAJOR bands!
One thing that most of us can be very thankful for this holiday season is that Charles Manson isn't our biological father! Matthew Reynolds of L.A., who was adopted at as a baby went on a search for his biological parents and made the discovery that his bio dad was Charles Manson...YIKES!
Here is the article about poor Matthew Reynolds' discovery from today's NY Post;
A Gandhi-following, peace-loving, free-spirited vegetarian who was adopted at birth has discovered the worst possible thing a son could find out about his father – his dad is Charles Manson.
"It’s like finding out that Adolf Hitler is your father," said Matthew Roberts, a Los Angeles disc jockey.
A curious Roberts, 41, began investigating his poisoned family tree about 12 years ago, when he contacted a social services agency, which located his mother, Terry, in Wisconsin, according to the London Sun.
His reluctant natural mom fed him bits and pieces, like his first and middle name — Lawrence Alexander — withholding his infamous surname until she could summon the courage to tell him the truth.
But Roberts pressed her for more details until she finally revealed the shocking secret, that his dad was one of the most infamous serial killers the world has ever known.
"I didn’t want to believe it," Roberts said. "I was frightened and angry. I’m a peaceful person -- trapped in the face of a monster."
Terry told Roberts he was born after Manson raped her in a drug-fueled orgy in 1967. She gave the baby up for adoption.
Even she admits her long-lost son bears a striking resemblance to the mastermind whose family of commune followers committed
Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/man_finds_out_charles_manson_is_61i9864FLbmgCtOrHaYO0J#ixzz0XnpVHqTZ
This Thursday is Thanksgiving here in the USA. I just want to wish all of my American readers and their families a very Happy Thanksgiving! And I'm very thankful for all of you who are reading my blog and all of you who have come to the various Whatever blog parties in Brooklyn! And of course all the amazing music and film that is out there!
Thanksgiving usually kicks off the holiday season in the States and our holiday gift to all of you (or all of you who will be in the NYC area) is another blog party on 12/22! This party will be held at the GlassLand Gallery in Brooklyn and Drink Up Buttercup, The Art of Shooting and True Womanhood will all be playing, keep it here for full line up details! And if you can't make it don't fret there will be monthly blog parties in the new year with all sorts of MAJOR bands!
One thing that most of us can be very thankful for this holiday season is that Charles Manson isn't our biological father! Matthew Reynolds of L.A., who was adopted at as a baby went on a search for his biological parents and made the discovery that his bio dad was Charles Manson...YIKES!
Here is the article about poor Matthew Reynolds' discovery from today's NY Post;
A Gandhi-following, peace-loving, free-spirited vegetarian who was adopted at birth has discovered the worst possible thing a son could find out about his father – his dad is Charles Manson.
"It’s like finding out that Adolf Hitler is your father," said Matthew Roberts, a Los Angeles disc jockey.
A curious Roberts, 41, began investigating his poisoned family tree about 12 years ago, when he contacted a social services agency, which located his mother, Terry, in Wisconsin, according to the London Sun.
His reluctant natural mom fed him bits and pieces, like his first and middle name — Lawrence Alexander — withholding his infamous surname until she could summon the courage to tell him the truth.
But Roberts pressed her for more details until she finally revealed the shocking secret, that his dad was one of the most infamous serial killers the world has ever known.
"I didn’t want to believe it," Roberts said. "I was frightened and angry. I’m a peaceful person -- trapped in the face of a monster."
Terry told Roberts he was born after Manson raped her in a drug-fueled orgy in 1967. She gave the baby up for adoption.
Even she admits her long-lost son bears a striking resemblance to the mastermind whose family of commune followers committed
Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/man_finds_out_charles_manson_is_61i9864FLbmgCtOrHaYO0J#ixzz0XnpVHqTZ
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