The highly innovative Gavin Harrison of hallucination-inducing Prog Rockers Porcupine Tree is on the cover story of the January 2009 issue of Modern Drummer magazine. Inside you’ll also find my brain-dazzling updates on Pat Wilson of Weezer and Sean Davidson of LA metal band, Black List Union.
Sleeping Beauty’s Castle at Night
Where I grew up in Orange County, California, we were about fifteen minutes away from Disneyland by car. As a child, my family visited the park a few times a year and I can still remember nearly losing my mind with excitement as we drove up to the gates outside the massive parking lot. When I was a rebelious teenager, I’d escape the eagle eyes of my parents by spending entire days at Disneyland with friends, and always had the time of my life. I haven’t been back to Disneyland now for over ten years so I haven’t seen all the changes it’s gone through firsthand. For example, I know that much of the Tomorowland section of the park has been updated, since what was considered to be futuristic in 1979 is laughably outdated today. This morning I saw that Neatorama has posted a very cool story on Ten Secrets you may or may not have known about the history of The Happiest Place on Earth, such as how many deaths have occurred in the park, the only place inside Disneyland that sells alcohol, and the location of Walt Disney’s secret apartment. It’s a very cool read located at this link: Ten Cool Secrets About Disneyland!
Illustration From The Unicorn Doctor
After an excruciatingly unbearable nine month hiatus, Anthony Jaffe is once again publishing his hilarious and deeply twisted short stories on the always compelling Electric Storytime Blogspot. Thank you, Jesus! Of the 102 amazing stories on this fabulous blog, the one about an old lady and her pet whale is my favorite.
Yadda Yadda Yadda, Sexy, Blah Blah Blah
People Magazine just published their annual Sexiest Man Alive issue and, no surprise really, Australian Actor-Hunk, Hugh Jackman is their pick for The Year 2008. Yawn City. I mean, Hugh Jackman is okay, don’t get me wrong. I wouldn’t kick him out of bed for eating crackers. And he’s infinite light years ahead of last year’s SMA, Matt Damon. But other guys on the list, like Brad Pitt and David Beckham, are just so totally played. That aside, People came a little bit closer to my matching my eclectic taste in men this year, as three of my favorites sexy dudes are also on their list. Check it out!
Continue reading Gail’s List of the Top Ten Sexiest Men of 2008!
Seether: Bad Ass Central (John on Far Left)
It is no secret that I like to Rock, and I really don’t do it as much as I should, mostly because sometimes I prefer to nap. But Emmy and I had a fucking blast last night when we went to see Seether. Here is how the night went down:
Had excellent Public Transportation Karma with the trains
Cut to the front of the miles-long line outside the Hammerstein Ballroom by lying about our guest list tickets being at will call, when we had our tickets on us (but our passes were at will call, so it was only a half-lie. Still, it worked and that is what counts).
Got right in with no problem (See above ruse)
Inserted Earplugs appropriately
Made our way backstage while Papa Roach was still doing their set
Ate some Snacks in catering (Tiramisu = Quite Good!)
Met up with my friend John (Seether Drummer)
Watched Seether’s show from side stage (totally awesome)
Avoided bodily injury
Hung out with Marco the Vic Firth stick guy, and another gu who was once the drummer from the Dictators
Got invited to the Aftershow Party
Decided not to stay for Staind (No Brainer)
Froze ass off walking four blocks to the Aftershow party
Stopped at Papaya King to enjoy a delicious “President Obama Special” 99 cent hot dog
Continued one half a block to Aftershow party held upstairs at Stitch, a very dark bar
Ate Fried Snacks
Drank Mexican Beer
Hung out with John for hours
Took a Cab Home
In Bed by 1:00 AM
RAD FUN!