Tag Archives: Aughts

Jack White

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Steve

I got to attend the first of two sold-out shows to see Jack White, a guy who gives Dave Grohl a contest on how many side bands can they be in. At least, these two artists manage to bring their … Continue reading →

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Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Steve

My final concert story (until later this week) because I will be caught up! Next up will be Brushes with Greatness…no, Movies which is easier. This show was a pretty cool experience. It was my first at the Scoot Inn on … Continue reading →

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OK Go (2014)

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Steve

Another sold-out Austin show (last October, I’m almost caught up)! I don’t recall if they ever came back through over the last four years. Maybe, but I figured it was for SXSW which is really how they came to the … Continue reading →

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Italian #27: Leonardo Chiariglione

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Steve

Leonardo is called the father of the MP3 which is an exaggeration but he is a remarkable person. He is actually a co-founder of the Moving Picture Experts Group which created the technology, set the standards and whatever. The standard we now … Continue reading →

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Happy 50th Birthday Matthew Sweet

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Steve

One of the most underrated singer/songwriter/guitarists from the Nineties despite his career going back to the mid Eighties. It took a nasty divorce to make his third album Girlfriend (originally titled Nothing Lasts) to be the breakout Sweet’s career needed. Still a … Continue reading →

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Reviews for late September

Posted on September 26, 2005 by Steve

This time around I have turned the tables on the last set of reviews. Instead of one artist covering a series of songs, we now have numerous artists covering the material of three bands and a studio band covering the … Continue reading →

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Reviews for Early September

Posted on September 8, 2005 by Steve

Rock Swings – Paul Anka & The Day After Yesterday – Rick Springfield: Two old favorites take their best shots at cover albums. One in the vein of Pat Boone, the other in the great tradition of David Bowie’s Pin-ups. First is Paul Anka’s re-arrangements … Continue reading →

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L4YER CAKE

Posted on September 6, 2005 by Steve

Normally I don’t do the movie titles in caps (that’s reserved for José) but it’s part of this title’s presentation, mainly to catch that four in place of an ‘a.’  Don’t let the plug about the director’s involvement in Snatch or Lock, Stock … Continue reading →

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40 Year Old Virgin delivers laughs – by Jose

Posted on September 3, 2005 by Steve

While I was a little skeptical going into the movie. I found myself laughing out loud more than a few times. Why was I skeptical, well, we all have seen the previews of movies that appear to be funny and … Continue reading →

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Anchorman: the Legend of Ron Burgandy

Posted on August 27, 2005 by Steve

I have an automatic prejudice against any movie starring an ex-member of SNL because let’s face it, 90% of them suck and even the ones that were allegedly good, I still found to be unfunny and annoying. But I think we’ve been … Continue reading →

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When Presidents Lie by Eric Alterman

Posted on August 16, 2005 by Steve

Never before have I received so much static from the Republicans I know for this book’s cover, unlike What Liberal Media? or Weapons of Mass Deception. When they saw me with this book, they automatically bitched about it being another Bush bashing, which … Continue reading →

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Reviews for Mid August

Posted on August 16, 2005 by Steve

Peddlin Dreams – Maria McKee: You could say this one is High Dive Part 2 since it feels like a continuation her 2003 release and maybe it was the leftovers. I personally enjoy the album but I think most people … Continue reading →

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Reviews for Late July

Posted on July 27, 2005 by Steve

After a year, my music review section has returned. Here are three CDs I finished listening to thoroughly enough on my iPod to give some worthy judgments. Martha Wainwright – Martha Wainwright: Anyone expecting a female version of her more … Continue reading →

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New Aquabats video!!

Posted on July 18, 2005 by Steve

Once again I am behind the curve on one of my favorite bands and shows this Summer. But to let you all know about it, the new Aquabats video for “Fashion Zombies” is available to watch online. It demonstrates their … Continue reading →

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Saved

Posted on July 6, 2005 by Steve

A great black comedy mocking “Christians” and how they miss the point of Christianity through their self-righteous piety which is really just finding fault with others. It’s not a movie that appeals to everyone, especially in the god-barn riddled South. But … Continue reading →

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