(I tried posting this yesterday, but it wasn't working)
Finally, a chill in the air and it feels like autumn! We had 3 record-breaking days of heat earlier in the week. There's something wrong with it being in the upper 80's in my neck of the woods this time of year. Fall is my favorite season, not just for the shoobies finally leaving us but also for the cooler temperatures and the fall colors. I'm just gonna soak it up..
Things have been pretty quiet in my personal life, but isn't that always the case? At least the band is back practicing and planning our future moves. We played a private gig in Philly last week that wasn't a true Sheckie gig in the sense that Penny had to work and Dave from The Slotcars sat in. It was still a great time where we got to meet Kitty & The Kowalskis and I got to hoist many a PBR. We're playing in Philly again tomorrow night and have a NYC gig coming up later in the month. We're still waiting on the EP as we have to do some photo re-shoots and Mass still has to send Cabana 1 the mastered CD. Hope it can still come out in December. I'm still sitting on some potential major news come January 'coz I'm still unsure if it's really happening or not. I'm still at the "I won't believe it 'till I see it" stage. We'll see huh?
I'm trying to get back on a diet again. Yeah, I fucked up and after I was doing so well. At least I didn't gain back what I thought I did, but it's still a step back. No more "feasting Fridays" for me. Andy was the one who really inspired me. He's at the fed up stage. Sadly, I didn't get there myself, but I need to do something.
I'm excited that Martha is coming up for a visit again. She'll be here 11/1 'till 11/8. The main reason for her journey is to go see The Black Crowes with me in Philly on the 2nd & 3rd. I'll also be meeting 2 long time Zep buddies John and Larry. The latter I haven't seen since Page/Plant in '95. I'll also be meeting my Internet pal John, better known as "Titzy" for the 1st time. I've been talking to this dude on Zep/Crowes message boards for damn near 6 years now and he's shared many a live Zep show with me. It's also his b-day on the 2nd so it's gonna be some friggin' party! I'm just hoping we get some decent shows 'coz the set lists on paper hasn't been inspiring of late. I think we'll all be pleasantly surprised however.
I'm also hoping to take Martha to South St. and the museum of art. I was hoping to get a hotel room nearby, but don't know if I'll be able to pull it off. Either way, it will be nice to have her company again.
I recently wrote for the 1st time in nearly 4 years. Instead of sharing it here, I sent it to the person who inspired it. It's frustrating because words seem to fail me now. Women and the broken hearts they create has been my greatest muse. Also it's the women I can never have as well. It is rather sad because I know my best work is behind me but did I ever create. Sonja was the greatest muse. I never enjoyed a more creative period than the time I knew her. Andrea brought back the spark if but a brief and powerful surge. Ever since then, I've abandoned it. I guess I used my words as a form of seduction thinking it would win their hearts forever. And when it proved me wrong, well. But, what's done is done. And I still thank those from the past that inspired me.
I'm coming off rather pretentious aren't I? Back to the fuck, fuck, fuck, happy go lucky me. Speaking of happy go lucky me, I love the movie "Pecker"! I've finally seen the unedited version thanks to on demand. "Full of grace! Full of grace!" I also recently got to enjoy a "Sheckie movie night" when the 3 of us were the only people in the theater for "Superbad" a few weeks back. Awesome movie! We had to hit up Chen's buffet afterwards. "Oh no, here they come! Those fatties"!
What other notes of assorted randomness? Oh, any Metal fan NEEDS to pick up "Heaven and Hell: Live at Radio City Music Hall". Cripes, it blew me out of the water! Now I'm kicking myself I missed the show in Philly, but at least I got this. Let me pour fuel on the fire and say yes, the Dio years were more metal! Of course I'll always love the Ozzy years better, but it was more blues based doom rock. The Dio era was very underrated! And if you think that's something, I still think "Born Again" with Ian Gillian is a classic! Wish they would go back and re-mix it!
I also picked up the new Rush album. It's very good as well. The reviews were right, best thing since Moving Pictures!
Miss Pamela Des Barres has a new book out "Let's Spend The Night Together". Her books are always a good read. I'm still searching for my own groupie as well. She's right though groupie isn't a dirty word. They helped inspire the music. Sigh, where's my muse to inspire me?
Well, this mixed media review is over!
There's nothing else but the usual Internet and Madden to keep me busy. Fantasy Football is in full effect and my team is suddenly failing me. My real team the Eagles are as well. Ugh! At least I hit the work pool a couple weeks ago hence my mixed media frenzy!
Next up, Nikki Sixx "The Heroin Diaries".
Finally, a chill in the air and it feels like autumn! We had 3 record-breaking days of heat earlier in the week. There's something wrong with it being in the upper 80's in my neck of the woods this time of year. Fall is my favorite season, not just for the shoobies finally leaving us but also for the cooler temperatures and the fall colors. I'm just gonna soak it up..
Things have been pretty quiet in my personal life, but isn't that always the case? At least the band is back practicing and planning our future moves. We played a private gig in Philly last week that wasn't a true Sheckie gig in the sense that Penny had to work and Dave from The Slotcars sat in. It was still a great time where we got to meet Kitty & The Kowalskis and I got to hoist many a PBR. We're playing in Philly again tomorrow night and have a NYC gig coming up later in the month. We're still waiting on the EP as we have to do some photo re-shoots and Mass still has to send Cabana 1 the mastered CD. Hope it can still come out in December. I'm still sitting on some potential major news come January 'coz I'm still unsure if it's really happening or not. I'm still at the "I won't believe it 'till I see it" stage. We'll see huh?
I'm trying to get back on a diet again. Yeah, I fucked up and after I was doing so well. At least I didn't gain back what I thought I did, but it's still a step back. No more "feasting Fridays" for me. Andy was the one who really inspired me. He's at the fed up stage. Sadly, I didn't get there myself, but I need to do something.
I'm excited that Martha is coming up for a visit again. She'll be here 11/1 'till 11/8. The main reason for her journey is to go see The Black Crowes with me in Philly on the 2nd & 3rd. I'll also be meeting 2 long time Zep buddies John and Larry. The latter I haven't seen since Page/Plant in '95. I'll also be meeting my Internet pal John, better known as "Titzy" for the 1st time. I've been talking to this dude on Zep/Crowes message boards for damn near 6 years now and he's shared many a live Zep show with me. It's also his b-day on the 2nd so it's gonna be some friggin' party! I'm just hoping we get some decent shows 'coz the set lists on paper hasn't been inspiring of late. I think we'll all be pleasantly surprised however.
I'm also hoping to take Martha to South St. and the museum of art. I was hoping to get a hotel room nearby, but don't know if I'll be able to pull it off. Either way, it will be nice to have her company again.
I recently wrote for the 1st time in nearly 4 years. Instead of sharing it here, I sent it to the person who inspired it. It's frustrating because words seem to fail me now. Women and the broken hearts they create has been my greatest muse. Also it's the women I can never have as well. It is rather sad because I know my best work is behind me but did I ever create. Sonja was the greatest muse. I never enjoyed a more creative period than the time I knew her. Andrea brought back the spark if but a brief and powerful surge. Ever since then, I've abandoned it. I guess I used my words as a form of seduction thinking it would win their hearts forever. And when it proved me wrong, well. But, what's done is done. And I still thank those from the past that inspired me.
I'm coming off rather pretentious aren't I? Back to the fuck, fuck, fuck, happy go lucky me. Speaking of happy go lucky me, I love the movie "Pecker"! I've finally seen the unedited version thanks to on demand. "Full of grace! Full of grace!" I also recently got to enjoy a "Sheckie movie night" when the 3 of us were the only people in the theater for "Superbad" a few weeks back. Awesome movie! We had to hit up Chen's buffet afterwards. "Oh no, here they come! Those fatties"!
What other notes of assorted randomness? Oh, any Metal fan NEEDS to pick up "Heaven and Hell: Live at Radio City Music Hall". Cripes, it blew me out of the water! Now I'm kicking myself I missed the show in Philly, but at least I got this. Let me pour fuel on the fire and say yes, the Dio years were more metal! Of course I'll always love the Ozzy years better, but it was more blues based doom rock. The Dio era was very underrated! And if you think that's something, I still think "Born Again" with Ian Gillian is a classic! Wish they would go back and re-mix it!
I also picked up the new Rush album. It's very good as well. The reviews were right, best thing since Moving Pictures!
Miss Pamela Des Barres has a new book out "Let's Spend The Night Together". Her books are always a good read. I'm still searching for my own groupie as well. She's right though groupie isn't a dirty word. They helped inspire the music. Sigh, where's my muse to inspire me?
Well, this mixed media review is over!
There's nothing else but the usual Internet and Madden to keep me busy. Fantasy Football is in full effect and my team is suddenly failing me. My real team the Eagles are as well. Ugh! At least I hit the work pool a couple weeks ago hence my mixed media frenzy!
Next up, Nikki Sixx "The Heroin Diaries".