tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32154452011-04-21T15:34:26.102-04:00Lost In LouisvilleA Louisville Community BlogJacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comBlogger1811100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-1061480142510735352003-08-21T11:35:00.000-04:002003-08-21T11:35:42.440-04:00This is a test ...
... plus I got Depression.Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-955177942003-06-10T15:17:00.000-04:002003-06-25T13:35:15.000-04:00My free time has been almost totally occupied with hardware concerns. I finally broke down and built myself a decent machine for my apartment. Now I'm even looking at getting cable Internet access! What's this world coming to? Anyhow, this site is stagnant and near dead. I'm not going to bother writing about daily life crap for the most part anymore. If I want to stay interested in this Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-939938302003-05-08T11:08:00.000-04:002003-05-08T13:40:51.000-04:00I'm going to go ahead and blatantly steal the one of Ben's posts. Go now and read the always entertaining SNITCH. Caleb Brown, news personality, writer and bluegrass musician is running the site and helps produce the print edition as well. The best part is obviously the Zip Code Crime reports, or police blotters. Ken Layne has been also posting some pretty funny blotters from Sparks, NV lately.Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-939933162003-05-08T10:59:00.000-04:002003-05-08T13:40:58.000-04:00Salam Pax is back, sort-of. He sent a bunch of very entertaining and interesting updates to someone outside of Iraq who in turn updated his site. Go now and read for a unique perspective on the war.Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-937993162003-05-05T09:48:00.000-04:002003-05-08T13:41:24.000-04:00There are times in your life when you just can't stop and explain. This past month and a half or so has been that kind of time. We fought and won a war. I gave my notice at work, and was going to leave at the end of May. I helped a friend move back to Canada and experienced being out of the country while we were at war. The situation at work changed so drastically and completely that I Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-909652282003-03-18T22:05:00.000-05:002003-03-18T22:13:47.000-05:00We've been corresponding with a soldier at work. He was thinking of buying a Rainsong graphite guitar to withstand the sandstorms in ... uh, let's say 'an undisclosed location'. Anyhow, he sent this picture of a sunrise over his camp.
Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-909241882003-03-18T09:43:00.000-05:002003-03-18T09:43:02.780-05:00It looks like war is upon us. Here's hoping that it's over quick, and that everyone comes home safe.
Where is Raed ?Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-904350522003-03-09T22:54:00.000-05:002003-03-10T11:11:12.000-05:00Absolutely fantastic weather this weekend. Saturday I went for a nice long walk down by the river with Mike, Michelle and Charlie. We strolled over to the extreme park to acquaint ourselves with the youth of today. And from that limited cultural study, I can state unequivocally that the kids are alright.
Next we went down the riverwalk and checked out the trash that washed up when the riverJacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-901518982003-03-04T22:09:00.000-05:002003-03-05T10:31:09.000-05:00Yeah, so it's been a while. Here's a quick overview of the few interesting tid bits from the past couple of weeks:
1. Went down to the 3rd St. Cafe in Old Louisville because someone who works there offered free drinks. She wasn't there when I arrived, but they had a gentleman named Prince something performing in the dining room. He was absolutely fantastic. It was just him with a Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-893815452003-02-19T13:56:00.000-05:002003-02-19T13:56:49.826-05:00I normally shy away from posting things from The Onion, but this is far too good to ignore.
Iraq, Kentucky Vie For World Shooting-Into-The-Air Supremacy
"In terms of vocal style, they are again different yet similar, with the gun wielders of each region doing their best to drown out their weapon's report through fervent yelling of their native calls," Resnais continued. "Though they may Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-889721422003-02-12T09:02:00.000-05:002003-02-12T13:19:03.000-05:00The War on Terror Finally Reaches My Doorstep!
I came home from work yesterday to find a piece of paper, folded in half twice, sitting on the rectangle of carpet that serves as my doormat. Knowing that I paid rent on time and that I hadn't flagrantly violated any of the rules lately, I was curious to see what could warrant a hand-delivered letter. So I picked it up and stepped inside.
To Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-888907662003-02-10T22:42:00.000-05:002003-02-10T22:47:10.000-05:00Right. So, the cold is gone but just barely. It was an interesting weekend all around, but I can't share anything about that here now.
Hmmm. That's a lousy thing to post on a web site, isn't it?
I'm busy at work and even busier outside of work, so it will all have to wait until later. In order to distract your attention from the harsh reality of the winter waiting outside I leave you Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-888726202003-02-10T16:55:00.000-05:002003-02-10T16:55:40.056-05:00Oh good lord.Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-885554362003-02-04T18:04:00.000-05:002003-02-04T18:10:20.000-05:00As is probably obvious, posting has been light recently. There are many reasons, of which the most prominent is the creeping crud which has taken root in my repertory system. I have been reduced to the life of a junkie: daytime action fueled by DayQuil and nighttime slumber induced by NyQuil. And all I do at work is type and cough, and cough and cough and cough.Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-885493892003-02-04T16:01:00.000-05:002003-02-04T16:02:42.000-05:00Now this is why I love small-time politics. I'd like nothing more than to see Bush and Daschle fight it out on the floor of the senate.Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-885406742003-02-04T12:47:00.000-05:002003-02-04T12:47:10.070-05:00To my vegan friends: Save your babies from mental delay!
(thanks to Jesse)Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-882895902003-01-30T16:56:00.000-05:002003-01-30T17:05:22.000-05:00I cannot give any specifics, but I may have a possible chance of getting something sort of related to this site. I can say no more. I just hope it comes with the hilarious sub-titles.
Link from GeekPress.Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-882213572003-01-29T14:32:00.000-05:002003-01-30T16:54:31.000-05:00Leo has always had a crappy web site. But now it seems the local alt-weekly has stopped updating the thing all together. The club listings have never been reliable, but neither have the Courier-Journal's. Those two combined and a few strategically placed phone calls were usually enough to find out what was really happening in town. Now it seems I'll be at the mercy of the CJ. Ugh.Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-882136772003-01-29T12:06:00.000-05:002003-01-29T14:25:57.000-05:00As I said a couple of posts ago, there are some exciting and very interesting things happening for me right now. I cannot speak of them yet, but if all goes according to plan I will be a very happy man. That is all.Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-881570722003-01-28T09:51:00.000-05:002003-01-28T09:51:51.090-05:00To change gears a little bit here, Cis is participating in some strange Blog-based Survivor-style game thingie, and needs my help. So here you go:
Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-881353712003-01-27T22:35:00.000-05:002003-01-27T22:38:54.000-05:00So many exciting things going on, and so little time to write about it. I spent the better part of my weekend hiding from the blistering cold. I watched the big game, ate a couple brats and drank a few beers. The outcome of the all-pirate themed SuperBowl was of little concern to me. Both teams were the kind of dirty-playing, hard-hitting bastards that I love to watch. My only wish was that Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-879327032003-01-23T21:28:00.000-05:002003-01-23T21:28:51.103-05:00This is very good news. I think maybe all the public disapproval did its job. Those spineless congressmen may not have done it for the right reason, but the result is good for all of us.Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-879167472003-01-23T15:44:00.000-05:002003-01-23T15:50:13.000-05:00Let me just reinforce my previous post about WOXY in Cincinnati. This is an absolutely super-fantastic radio station! This is what good music sounds like. I remember walking around at the Southgate House during the Interpol show and seeing a bunch of people wearing radio station shirts and hats. "Dang, that's kind of square." I thought to myself. I didn't even consider that they might be Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-879149552003-01-23T15:04:00.000-05:002003-01-23T15:09:07.000-05:00I stumbled onto a mention of a band called The Black Keys while poking around on pitchforkmedia.com. I was first struck by the fact that they are a blues-rock duo, and with a name like that, the White Stripes comparisons are bound to come up. I downloaded a couple of their mp3's, and although there is room for comparison to the hip, red-and-white-clad ex-husband and wife, The Black Keys have a Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-878588652003-01-22T15:47:00.000-05:002003-01-22T15:47:36.206-05:00More Flaming Lips.
My favorite Flaming Lips album is The Soft Bulletin, by leaps and bounds. It's up there as one of my absolute favorite albums of all times. I could go into all the reasons for its greatness (um, like the pulsing, sweeping, beautiful sound that permeates the entire album) but I don't pretend to be articulate when it comes to describing what moves me about music. For god's Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-878460602003-01-22T11:16:00.000-05:002003-01-22T11:16:44.790-05:00Go read what Ben has to say about WOXY 97X FM in Cincinnati. He ain't lyin'! This station has almost made me think differently about Cincinnati as a whole. Then again, maybe not.Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-878449402003-01-22T10:53:00.000-05:002003-01-22T11:23:36.000-05:00I am sooo going to have a FlamingLips:Zaireeka listening party. I just ordered the four disc album from Amazon, along with the Bob Dylan's "Bob Dylan Live 1975 (The Bootleg Series Volume 5)" which comes highly recommended by Mr. Ken Layne. For those of you who don't know, Zaireeka is an album on four discs, intended to played simultaneously. Thus the idea of a listening party. I figure I'll Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-877100402003-01-19T23:16:00.000-05:002003-01-20T10:49:17.000-05:00What a weekend! Friday I made the short but scenic trip up to Newport, Ky to hobnob with the hipsters at the Southgate House. The cause for this trip was the uberhip Interpol, the "Next Big Thing" if you ask anyone who matters. I made the trip with Ben and his friend Jason and had an excellent time. The opening acts were Mallory (whose name I managed to remember by thinking to myself "family Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-876067102003-01-17T15:39:00.000-05:002003-01-17T15:39:28.750-05:00Mike B. just sent over a link to his brother Pat's new band, Mr. Panic Button. I remember him playing some demos for me what must have been at least a year ago, and they were pretty good. They've obviously been practicing, because the MP3's on the site sound great. They're supposed to be playing some art gallery Saturday, and I don't know if I'd want to deal with that kind of a scene, but I'm Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-875384242003-01-16T11:14:00.000-05:002003-01-16T11:14:47.560-05:00The mother-grabbin god-forsaken Check Engine light come on today on the way to work. That's IT! I've had it with this little piece of trash. It's as good as gone.
That being said, does anyone want to buy a car?Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-873639672003-01-13T13:38:00.000-05:002003-01-13T14:49:33.000-05:00I got back from Chicago late last night. It was a very nice trip, and I had a good time visiting with all my friends up there. Special thanks to mister Mike Medina for taking me in and giving me a place to stay for free. As usual, we did a lot of running around and ate lots of great food. I also went to see Mike's most recent band, The Gin Palace Jesters, which also features two of my other Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-873632952003-01-13T13:22:00.000-05:002003-01-13T13:24:10.000-05:00There appears to be an influx of visitors from Brazilian and/or South and Central American domains. This comes as a surprise to me, as I don't know many folks from that area of the world. And what's more, they're all going directly to the Knob Creek computer-shooting pictures page. So I guess somebody somehow got this link and is passing it around.
So, to all my new visitors: welcome. And Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-871635462003-01-09T08:20:00.000-05:002003-01-09T08:36:35.000-05:00You know what? To hell with that hopeless defeatism! I'm going to Chicago, money or no money. I'm not letting the bastards keep me down. What will come of this car trouble? Who knows? I may stick with the Focus. I may ditch it and get something more reliable. I may ditch it and get something less reliable, but that I can work on myself. Whatever the long-term outcome, the short-term Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-871311892003-01-08T16:47:00.000-05:002003-01-08T18:09:35.000-05:00If I didn't hate that kind of crap on web pages, I would be typing in big pulsing blood-red letters with a black background right now. I took my car in to be checked and tuned-up for my impending trip to Chicago this morning. I knew the brakes were bad. And I knew the engine was doing something funny. But now I'm faced with a 2001 Ford Focus with a bad fuel pump. And over $1000 in parts, Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-870402482003-01-06T22:29:00.000-05:002003-01-06T22:29:54.403-05:00Here are the pictures:
Hiking and RockingJacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-869552022003-01-05T03:34:00.000-05:002003-01-06T22:28:01.000-05:00I don't know what to say, except WOW! It was a marathon concert tonight at Headliners with the fantastic Bobby Bare Jr. and the super-fantastic My Morning Jacket. I know I probably sound like their promoter at this point, but I care not. The boys hit a new peak tonight in front of their hometown crowd. And they let loose even more new material, hinting at the impending greatness of the album Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-867502462002-12-31T10:42:00.000-05:002002-12-31T13:33:02.000-05:00I probably won't post tomorrow, so I'll remind you today that Hank Williams died 50 years ago; January 1, 1953. I love his music. And so much of the music I love owes directly and indirectly to this man. To borrow a bit from the man TP, here's one of my favorite Hank Williams songs:
I'LL NEVER GET OUT OF THIS WORLD ALIVE
Recorded by Hank Williams
Written by Hank Williams and Fred Rose
(Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-867495722002-12-31T10:23:00.000-05:002002-12-31T10:24:39.000-05:00So Long, 2002
This has been a remarkable year for me. Big changes. Big decisions. Big revelations. And lots of great new music. As I said, I'll be ringing in the New Year down at the Galt House with all of my Bluegrass friends. It should be a classy evening with some fantastic music and great friends.
This past year has been one of constant change for me, and I anticipate some very big Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-866853702002-12-30T00:29:00.000-05:002003-01-06T22:27:24.000-05:00Mike, Michelle and I went on a little hike today. If I weren't so exhausted, I'd write all about it now. But being that I am about to pass out, I'll just post this one picture for now and I promise more later. (click the picture for the full-sized version)
Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-865679642002-12-26T20:37:00.000-05:002002-12-27T12:58:41.000-05:00I am a super-lucky guy. I've got a great bunch of friends and a super-cool family and it's never more evident than during the holidays. For example, here's a list of the great gifts I received:
From my mom - enough money to pay off the rest of the Epiphone EB-3 bass I ordered from work
Also from mom - the Lord Of The Rings super terrific mega ultra 4-disk DVD set
From Sharon - a gift card Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-865603652002-12-26T16:05:00.000-05:002002-12-26T20:13:58.000-05:00I had a wonderful Christmas and I hope you did too. I managed to celebrate with all sorts of family and friends over the past few days. New Year's is shaping up to be a good time too, with the Galt House Bluegrass New Year celebration.
Here's hoping the next is better than the last.
Also, Tony Pierce has a couple photo essays about the Christmas season in LA for your asses!Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-864380132002-12-23T10:54:00.000-05:002002-12-23T10:54:11.410-05:00
R.I.P. Joe Strummer
The world is so much worse without you.Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-863328752002-12-20T15:33:00.000-05:002002-12-20T15:33:42.490-05:00Somebody just sent me this link to a bunch of pictures from this week's jam at the BBC. I'm not in any, probably because I was a bum and left my bass at home.Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-863296072002-12-20T14:08:00.000-05:002002-12-20T14:16:57.000-05:00The big plan today was to leave work around 10:30, drive downtown and see My Morning Jacket on WFPK's Live Lunch. I made it out and onto the road by 10:45. As I sped down the Greenbelt Highway Stacy Owen announced that there were already a bunch of people lined up outside. That was not good news, especially since they would only fit 50 or 60 people into the studio for the show.
I pulled Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-863000062002-12-19T22:02:00.000-05:002002-12-19T22:16:33.000-05:00From LA For Christmas
There are few things I like better than coming home to find a package in my mailbox. So you can imagine how happy I am now, having come home to packages on two consecutive days. Both came from LA. Both contained books. And both made my day.
Yesterday it was Ken Layne's Dot Con. I actually purchased a copy of this one a while ago from the Australian publisher. I Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-861085622002-12-16T08:49:00.000-05:002002-12-16T10:05:36.000-05:00Boy, these Sunday gun range trips could become addictive. Today I spent three hours shooting an amazing array of guns. I took the 12-gauge and the snub-nosed 38 again. Nick brought his 357 and his 9mm. He also bought a Ruger mini-14 which was a blast to shoot. Justin brought his 22 rifle and this ridiculous Hungarian military rifle which jammed every other shot. It shot some sort of strangeJacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-860080412002-12-14T18:50:00.000-05:002002-12-14T18:57:39.000-05:00I said something about a full write up of the Knob Creek Range trip, so here goes.
Close Call @ Fort Knox
Last Sunday I had to go into work. It's awful and I don't want to talk about it. I called by buddy Nick as I left to see what time he was going to get to the range. He said about an hour. I was about 15 minutes away from KCR at the most, so I grabbed a bite to eat. I'm a fast eaterJacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-857844242002-12-10T10:06:00.000-05:002002-12-10T10:06:45.210-05:00It is worth noting that today is the anniversary of the plane crash that killed Otis Redding. His twin-engine Beechcraft crashed into Lake Monona, in Madison, Wisconsin, December 10, 1967. Redding was so much more than "Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay". His brand of Soul was fiery and passionate, and moved with the intensity of a Pentecostal preacher. Do yourself a favor and pick up any of hisJacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-857822452002-12-10T09:14:00.000-05:002002-12-10T10:49:40.000-05:00Beware the Peppermint Honcho
I shouldn't have to keep posting about this, as you should all be reading Achewood on a daily basis. But damnit, it's so good.Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-856984752002-12-08T19:00:00.000-05:002002-12-09T15:49:53.000-05:00I just got back from the Knob Creek Gun Range, where I shot the hell out of a computer.
Pictures here.
In the first couple of pictures you can see the targets pre-shooting. From left to right, it's a cardboard target, my old computer, a gallon jug of a mysterious orange liquid and a tin picture of Charles Grodin. Once Chuck was appropriately blown apart we taped a picture of Carrot top toJacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-855232242002-12-05T00:38:00.000-05:002002-12-06T15:37:52.000-05:00It sure doesn't take much snow to freak Louisvillians the hell out. Three inches (at the most) on the ground and traffic is at a standstill. It's like everyone forgot what it was like to drive on snow and headed out at exactly the same time I left work to take a stroll on the Waterson x-way. Everything was bumper-to-bumper all the way home. And then nobody showed-up for the jam at the BBC!
Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-854849002002-12-04T10:26:00.000-05:002002-12-04T10:28:50.000-05:00Today is the anniversary of the legendary recording session featuring Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis, aka: The Million Dollar Quartet. With all the guest appearances and collaborations in today's recording industry, we should stop for a second and appreciate what a magical moment in history it was when these four giants gathered in one studio.
My favorite bit Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-854839512002-12-04T10:05:00.000-05:002002-12-04T15:28:09.000-05:00Bullit County Adventures: Part 2
After work, I made the long trip out to my mom's house to finish my laundry and eat dinner. My mom wasn't back from work yet, and the dog was going nuts to get inside. Luckily she had either buried or devoured the deer leg she had at lunch.
The house was freezing cold. It's a big A-frame on top of a hill, and relies on two wood burning stoves and a coupleJacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-854385082002-12-03T14:10:00.000-05:002002-12-04T15:48:00.000-05:00Bullit County Adventures: Part 1
There are certain things which, when viewed in a strange context, can twist your head completely around.
I've seen plenty of deer. I've seen them run across a field, stand peacefully and graze, and I've seen plenty dead on the side of the road. I never think twice about it, other than to worry that one might run out in the road and hit my car. I live Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-853798432002-12-02T10:34:00.000-05:002002-12-02T10:34:34.073-05:00I'm not a big fan of the "Oh my god, there is nothing going on. I am soooo bored." posts. So I'll just say that I'm probably going to be on a temporary posting vacation that started unofficially last Wednesday. There haven't been many good concerts, and my trip to the Knob Creek Gun Range (which I venture would have been worth writing about) was postponed.
I've got a few pictures I'd like Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-851765122002-11-27T15:05:00.000-05:002002-11-27T15:10:55.000-05:00"Oh god dangit a cop. We already arrested. We already arrested Ray!"
Oh hee hee.Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-851296872002-11-26T17:23:00.000-05:002002-11-26T17:25:18.000-05:00When in the hell did gas stations start charging money to use an air pump? I apparently have a slow leak in one of my tires, and when I went to fill it up today at lunch, I found that the station on the corner charges a quarter. Not having any change, and sure I could find one "Free Air" station somewhere, I ventured on. Not only did I not find a free pump, I found one charging 50 cents and Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-851079782002-11-26T09:03:00.000-05:002002-11-26T11:58:22.000-05:00Whoa! Did you see that down there? A comment from Raymi. This young lady is far too cool for me. (And be careful, that link's not exactly safe for work.) Rock!
Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-850559262002-11-25T10:02:00.000-05:002002-11-26T08:55:29.000-05:00If I ever complained about having nothing to do, I apologize. I obviously wasn't looking hard enough.
Friday
Friday night at Headliners two of the best-drawing roots music bands packed the house. First up was the newly reformed BR5-49. I was curious to see what would come of the recent line up changes. After many years together, Gary Bennett and "Smilin" Jay McDowell parted ways with Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-849335442002-11-22T13:11:00.000-05:002002-11-22T13:13:31.000-05:00Ok, here's the plan:
December 20, 10:15pm
Showcase Cinemas Stonybrook
Hurstbourne Lane
Lord Of The Rings: Two Towers
buy tickets hereJacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-848876142002-11-21T16:08:00.000-05:002002-11-21T17:30:14.000-05:00The jam was excellent last night. Because of some negotiating at work on Wednesday, I didn't have to be in to work until 10 today. So I stayed and played late. I've got the blisters to prove it.
It was strange. I saw all sorts of people I know up at the BBC last night: people who don't typically come out to the Jam. First there were two people I know from my old fraternity, apparently notJacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-848341392002-11-20T16:35:00.000-05:002002-11-20T16:36:34.000-05:00I think there's something out there eating the internet. I've gone to several pages today only to have them be completely blank. My boss had the some problem.
My theory: it's The Nothing.Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-848281042002-11-20T14:18:00.000-05:002002-11-20T14:30:01.000-05:00duh-duh duh-duh duh-duh
You say it's your (blog) birthday
It's my (blog) birthday too, yeah
They say it's your birthday
We're gonna have a good time
I'm glad it's your birthday
Happy birthday to you!Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-847781312002-11-19T15:41:00.000-05:002002-11-19T15:41:43.246-05:00I just realized that tomorrow is my blog birthday. I'm going to mark the occasion by going, like I do nearly every Wednesday, to the BBC for the Bluegrass Jam. I can think of no more fitting a way to celebrate. My invitation to any and all readers in the area still stands. Come out and enjoy it. There is nothing like a bunch of bluegrassers ripping into a tune to get you over the midweek blues.Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-847763732002-11-19T15:02:00.000-05:002002-11-19T15:49:33.000-05:00Remember that party Saturday night? (yeah, me neither.) Ben has pictures of the debauchery up on his site.
And in an aside, I don't look anything like I think I look. Ever. Maybe it's some weird psychological issue. Maybe it's just the lack of a full-length mirror in my place. Whatever it is, I cringe whenever I see a picture of myself. Especially after that much Knob Creek.Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-847725722002-11-19T13:35:00.000-05:002002-11-19T14:22:13.000-05:00Tell me this isn't one of the most disturbing photographs ever taken. Apparently not satisfied with "allegedly" molesting kids, Jackson has resorted to covering their heads with towels and dropping them out of windows. Crrrrraazy!
Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-847626542002-11-19T09:19:00.000-05:002002-11-19T09:22:30.000-05:00Louisville Blogger Party Update
Well, I'm sorry to say that the December 14 date is out. Many reasons conspired to make this a bad day for a Louisville Blogger party. Maybe I'll try and set something up for early next year.
I do think, however, that the idea of meeting up in an informal setting, like the Harry Potter premier, is a great idea. So, I'll be the first to toss out the Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-846903482002-11-17T23:09:00.000-05:002002-11-19T14:54:18.000-05:00Friday was the Harry Potter premier and found me waiting outside in the cold for fellow Louisville Bloggers. One small problem was that I had no idea what most of them look like. But all my guessing about who may or may not be a blogger walking by at the theatre was for naught. The only folks to make it were Ciscley, Mike and their friend Donnie. And they were up in the front of the line, Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-845657402002-11-15T01:51:00.000-05:002002-11-15T14:16:05.000-05:00It seems to me, in this clouded state, that despite the obvious clear and present threat of complete annihilation and chaos, that the total loss of hope is also the abandonment of reality.
I made the conscious decision to embrace life, in whatever weird form it takes today. Life is strange, and life is enough to twist my head completely around every once and a while. But there is always Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-844818772002-11-13T13:13:00.000-05:002002-11-13T15:30:43.000-05:00Back to the subject of Louisville music.
The next couple of days have the potential to be stellar, musically speaking. Tonight is the latest installment of the 6-year running Bluegrass Anonymous bluegrass jam, now located in St. Matthews at the Bluegrass Brewing Company. I've written about this thing here over and over again, but I can't say enough times how fun it is. Lots of folks Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-844747042002-11-13T10:26:00.000-05:002002-11-13T10:26:56.903-05:00Oh boy. These all sound very familiar.
(via GeekPress)Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-844174822002-11-12T09:17:00.000-05:002002-11-12T09:30:48.000-05:00After waiting for the tornadoes to pass overhead, I went to see Jackass: The Movie Sunday. There were a few slow points, but the rest of the time I was laughing so hard I cried. There's nothing like a little dumb physical comedy to lift my spirits.
Of course, we already have some dolts out there trying to be the next Steve-O. Jim Treacher makes some poignant comments and points to this Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-843773552002-11-11T15:09:00.000-05:002002-11-11T15:09:26.560-05:00There are times when I get an urge to start deleting and not stop until it's all gone. I can't count the number of posts, comments, emails, etc. I delete on a daily basis. I get halfway through, then something or other leads me to scrap it. Sometimes the idea isn't forming correctly on the page. Sometimes the momentary emotion that lead me to start writing wears off. And then there are thoseJacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-842663222002-11-09T00:46:00.000-05:002002-11-12T13:38:26.000-05:00Ok, so here are a couple things that may or may not be related. I leave that for you, kind reader, to decide.
First, since I'm planning to go see the new Harry Potter movie with some folks I thought it would be a good idea to see the first one. I haven't spent many nights at home doing nothing in a while, so I decided to take advantage of a free Friday night to rent some movies. In additionJacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-842514382002-11-08T17:30:00.000-05:002002-11-08T17:34:11.000-05:00Man, what year is it? 1992?Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-842337032002-11-08T10:45:00.000-05:002002-11-08T10:47:39.000-05:00I'm heading up to Cincinnati Saturday to see THE BLASTERS! And since I've been recently added to the list of folks who can submit to Blogcritics, I might make the write-up my first submission. That assumes, of course, that the notoriously unreliable Blasters do not cancel.Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-841752452002-11-07T10:35:00.000-05:002002-11-07T10:46:26.000-05:00Without reservation, I implore you to go immediately and pre-order Tony Pierce's as of yet untitled BusBlogBook. Tony was one of my main inspirations for starting this site and he continues to be the standard up to which I hold myself. This book will contain, along with other special surprises, the best of his blog entries from the past year. It may be the first of its kind, but being such a Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-840796732002-11-05T16:39:00.000-05:002002-11-08T14:01:50.000-05:00Here's an update on the Louisville Blogger Party idea.
***Correction*** As you can tell from Caleb's comment below, I may have jumped the gun on the party location. For that, I apologize. Here's the correction:
Unless things change, the proposed Louisville Blogger Party will be at my apartment on December 14th. It's not huge, but will accommodate enough people. I think. If anyone out Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-840633762002-11-05T10:40:00.000-05:002002-11-05T10:44:13.000-05:00I added a link to my buddy Tom's site over there on the left. But it is worth explaining in further detail. Tom is a good friend of mine, and we have spent many, many Friday nights talking music, politics, movies and literature. He's an ex school teacher, ex punk rocker (maybe not all the way ex, right Tom?), current printer / graphic designer and excellent cartoonist to boot. In fact, you Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-840588862002-11-05T08:59:00.000-05:002002-11-05T13:01:16.000-05:00After a hard workout last night and a late bedtime, I was dragging this morning. Nearly a full hour of 'snooze time' after the alarm sounded its first shrill bleep I rolled out onto the floor. Even the cold air and bathroom floor after a hot shower were not enough to get me going. But I did leave early. Early enough to get to Lyndon City Hall, my designated voting location.
There were lotsJacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-839301292002-11-02T15:39:00.000-05:002002-11-02T15:39:59.330-05:00I finally added the pictures from IBMA to the list over there on the left. Check it out.Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-838868192002-11-01T14:32:00.000-05:002002-11-01T23:34:48.000-05:00Louisville is usually a pretty tame town. We have our share of crime, but overall I'd say this is a safe city. On Wednesday, however, all hell broke loose with a spat of awful violent events.
There was this story about the guy found beaten to death in the stairwell of an apartment building in Newburg.
And then the shooting in South Louisville. Some lowlife was robbing the Corner Market onJacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-838414522002-10-31T15:51:00.000-05:002002-10-31T15:53:35.000-05:00The pressure is on at work these days. Big time. That means a lot of things:
1. I have less time to post, as is obvious.
2. I have about twice as much to do any given day than before.
3. Most of that new work is stuff I really like doing.
4. I realized that it's nice to be the guy they turn to when things get tough.
5. I'm sharpening my once atrophied web design skills daily.
My shortJacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-836986622002-10-28T22:59:00.000-05:002002-10-28T23:02:26.000-05:00I can't remember if I've posted this link before, so here it is. It's the album of pictures from my February road trip out West. From Louisville to Atlanta to New Orleans to Dallas to Austin to Odessa to Phoenix to Los Angeles to San Francisco to Las Vegas to Tulsa to St. Louis to Louisville.
I think you might have to log in to see the pics, and if so, just use this:
user: Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-836922672002-10-28T20:36:00.000-05:002002-10-28T21:38:55.000-05:00Fantastic weekend.
Friday was Barretones for Andrew Bird's Bowl of Fire. The opening band was wonderful. The Features were supposed to be a kinks-influenced kind of thing. And I don't know about that, but they were great. Very catchy songs, and stellar instrumentation. The singer, oddly enough, had a Kurt Cobain-ish face. I say it was odd because his voice at times strained for notes theJacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-835194062002-10-25T15:20:00.000-04:002002-10-25T17:28:30.000-04:00I'm in the process of changing this site over to an actual web host, instead of my free earthlink space. So for right now the www.lostinlouisville.com address isn't forwarding correctly. This site will be available for a little while but once it isn't, you might want to update your links.
***Update***
I managed to keep the domain name forwarding, but it doesn't look like I can FTP the filesJacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-834588402002-10-24T09:40:00.000-04:002002-10-25T17:30:25.000-04:00I saw in LEO that Andrew Bird's Bowl of Fire is supposed to be playing at Barretones this Friday (tomorrow). I jumped over to Bird's web site, and it's not listed. But it is listed on Barretones' web site. So I'm going to assume that it's happening. I'll be there, and you should too. ABBOF puts on a stellar show, and last time I saw them at Barettones, they rocked the house down. The Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-834047772002-10-23T10:01:00.000-04:002002-10-25T17:31:16.000-04:00Brent over at The Ville passes along this link to the Stax Museum website. It makes me very, very happy to see that this is getting off the ground.
My buddy and I made the pilgrimage to Mecca Memphis a couple of summers ago. Our first stop, as it should be, was Sun. We paid the price and took the "tour" which consists of walking into the three room studio and listening to the underinformed Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-834033572002-10-23T09:26:00.000-04:002002-10-25T17:31:29.000-04:00Lileks is back after his week-long hiatus and delivers a stinging indictment of his Windows tech support folks. Well, not exactly. He's actually quite understanding and sympathetic in dealing with Windows issues, especially for a Mac user.
As a reluctant tech support guy, I know the "reboot and reinstall" line all too well. I'd say that 95% of the everyday problems on our network can be Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-833504792002-10-22T09:42:00.000-04:002002-11-05T17:01:54.000-05:00So Caleb planted the idea in my head of hosting a Louisville blogger party. I'm all for it. I want to meet the people I have taken to reading every day. But I doubt that my apartment would be a suitable location. It could probably stand to hold the necessary number of people, but I don't know how people might feel about going to the home of a stranger. Or how my neighbors would feel about itJacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-832969212002-10-21T10:05:00.000-04:002002-10-30T07:53:11.000-05:00Now for a recap of the weekend's festivities:
Friday. The plan was to go to work, go home, go to see Superdrag and Guided By Voices, then head down to the Galt House for some IBMA partying. At least, that was the plan.
I did go to work. But while I was at work I checked the show schedule for IBMA and noticed that Old Crow Medicine Show was playing at 6:35. That gave me plenty of time Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-831725902002-10-18T11:40:00.000-04:002002-10-25T17:33:29.000-04:00Alright, a little elaboration on last night's show.
I was happy upon arriving at the Lighthouse to see that it is looking much better. Bob finally fixed the large holes in the floor and has completed most of the painting and finishing work. It's going to take some time for that place to overcome the stigma of the infamous Do Drop Inn, but if Bob does it right, it will make a great venue.
Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-831565462002-10-18T02:09:00.000-04:002002-10-18T11:49:46.000-04:00Ok. Before I go to bed. Four words:
Bobby
Freaking
Bare
Junior
Good night.Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-831333412002-10-17T16:21:00.000-04:002002-10-25T17:34:30.000-04:00Last night at IBMA was surprisingly short for me. I arrived at 7:15 and waited for my friend Lee Ann in the lobby until about 7:45. First stop: Mike and Michelle's suite on the 4th floor. Their room is the hub of activity every year, and last night was no exception. Most of the members of Roundabout were on hand, warming-up for their showcase in the First Quality room that night. They were Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-830634532002-10-16T10:52:00.000-04:002002-10-16T17:10:01.000-04:00
Yesterday was a particularly nasty day at work. So I headed home to get a shower, change clothes and get a bite to eat before driving down to the Galt House for IBMA:Round2.0.
I took 64 down to the River Road/3rd st. exit and turned onto Main, looking for a place to park. Of course, there was nothing. I parked in the Galt House garage the night before, but only managed to avoid the $5 feeJacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-830135102002-10-15T09:55:00.000-04:002002-10-15T15:05:21.000-04:00
ugh. NOT enough sleep
damn seven o'clock ALARM
snooze button. cold floor.
bluegrass all week long
I don't know if I'll make it
until tomorrow
they say too much work
is better than being bored
but sleep trumps them bothJacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-829384782002-10-13T19:51:00.000-04:002002-10-13T19:55:26.000-04:00I'm a mess. I had a 9 for 10 hitting performance in the baseball game today, including one in-the-park homerun. I also took a tumble in the outfield, and our team lost. We were down 20-15 in the bottom of the ninth, and managed to get the lead down to one, but came up just short. We don't play competitively, so it's no big deal loosing. But it sure would have felt good to complete the Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-829089122002-10-13T00:33:00.000-04:002002-10-25T17:34:57.000-04:00After a celebratory night Friday night, in which much Cabernet was consumed, I slept until 1:38 this afternoon. It'll do me good come next week, when I doubt I'll get much sleep at all.
Then today I ran some errands and generally was a bum, because it's good to do that once in a while. Come this evening, however, I was ready to go out and do something. But nobody was up for it.
I'm not Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-828488422002-10-11T13:02:00.000-04:002002-10-25T17:35:52.000-04:00Holy hot damn!
You knew it was coming, and here it is:
My Morning Jacket on MTV!
click here for real player stream of the segment
Here's an extended article, from MTV dot com.
(HA! 2nd paragraph: "Death Is My Sleazy Pay"! That's hilarious!)
Well, I didn't hear it there first. But a lot of people will, and that's great. Bon voyage boys. Enjoy the ride.
(see pictures of their Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215445.post-828426382002-10-11T10:42:00.000-04:002002-10-25T17:36:21.000-04:00I'm pretty sure I took this before, and I think it came out the same, but here are my political compas results:
Economic Left/Right: 0.62
Authoritarian/Libertarian: -4.26
I'd say that's about right.Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03159025888230119590noreply@blogger.com