Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Gonzo: The Life & Work of Hunter S. Thompson


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Like a Rolling Stone: Monterey


Jimi sings Like a Rolling Stone in what I believe to be the greatest live set of all time. Something like Jesus making heaven & earth or maybe i'm just that high. Either way, it should be on the soundtrack to your summer ... or at the very least your life!

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F Yeah Tour: America


I dont think every band is playing at every stop. But they are driving a Veggie Oil & Grease fueled bus; & that's great!

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
F Yeah Tour

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Friday, June 6, 2008

Grand Ole Party: Long Beach


Grand Ole Party will be performing in-store at Fingerprints on the nineteenth of June at seven in the p.m.

"They blend a classic Bessie Smith influenced old-time jazz vocal, snuggled up with a fiery indie rock flair, ala Karen O. of the Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs, and all of it nicely layered into a weird early 90s alternative-ska meets current indie rock melange." + Fingerprints

FOR MORE INFORMATION
VISIT FINGERPRINTS:

4612-B East 2nd Street
Long Beach CA 90803

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The Smell: Los Angeles



I post this well aware that The Smell is no longer LA's "underground" indie music venue; it happened a while ago. If you haven't noticed, take a look at the surrounding area ... they've cleaned up.

Regardless this show will be great.

& Abe Vigoda has a BLOG; why not? Check it out.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
No Age
Mika Miko
Abe Vigoda

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Are You Experienced?


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Hassan Rahim's Birthday: Los Angeles




You know its special when there are three different flyers.

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Shag Hollywood: Los Angeles


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Exhibit A: MARIJUANA


My favorite photograph this week, for obvious reasons. I love achievements.

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Thursday, June 5, 2008

FIND HIM



FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Live Science

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MATH at The Academy: Long Beach



FOR MORE INFORMATION:

The Academy
433 East First St.
Long Beach CA 90802

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Thee Dandy Lions: Long Beach



In an attempt to document their existence i will briefly review their history. Formerly known as Smash Your T.V. then Business Cats, they are now Thee Dandy Lions. In addition to the originals, Bryan Gerhart & Michael Stein, Felix Chavez will be on the guitar/vocals, and Steven, whose last name I do not know, will be playing drums.

DiPiazza's
5205 E. Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach CA 90801

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Thee Dandy Lions

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Wednesday, June 4, 2008

LOVELIGHT: Philadelphia



FOR MORE INFORMATION:
The LOVELIGHT Party

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The Royal Bakers: Philadelphia

B&A's most attractive bake the finest goods in Philly.

The latest is that Naeem from Spank Rock diggs his special order Birthday Cakes.

I'm personally into their Too Black for BET Cakes.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
The Royal Bakers

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Reading List: SUMMER 2008


I would read this as an informative background guide on the following suggestions. The "social history" of the subject matter is helpful in understanding the authors and their personal point of views. Insightful and educative. Be optimistic while reading it because it is bias, but hey, its ACID.





Needless to say, lysergic acid diethylamide has inspired the list.  Generally speaking, they aren't assigned books you'll have during the school year.  I was lucky enough to be assigned Huxley in high school but you'd be pretty lucky to get Kesey in an institution.



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LSD Glimpse: VIEW IN FULL SCREEN

After forcing my Pops to watch this video; i saw the most innocently bewildered look on his face. Priceless.



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