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Friday, July 4, 2008

East Wind/Faith

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Happy Birthday, America! To honor and celebrate the 232nd quasi-official birthday of my native nation-state, I've got a bunch of cool photos of Israel. I proudly present...



Let's just get right into it. Anyone who's been there knows that Israel is one of the most top-to-bottom beautiful places in the world. Let's start at the top. On day one, our group went for a lengthy but rewarding hike up in the Golan Heights.



As a group of 40, we met and made friends with a number of Israelis, particularly on a night out in Tel Aviv, which is one of my favorite cities in the world now. Since the group was predominantly female, we met a number of attracted Israeli men. One night, some friends and I went to Levantin 7, a rock club and saw a great show by loud rocker Aviv Mark and his friends. Afterward, one guy, who told us a lot about the show, managed to let his wallet fall into my friend Andrea's hands. He managed to keep her from wandering off, though.



The most rewarding part of the trip was getting to go on it with my sister Britt and her best friend Kat. We took a number of great photos at various spots to make our mom happy, including this one at an oasis near the Dead Sea. Mike, one of the trio of Philly guys on the trip, expressed his enthusiasm to our right.



Another one of the most rewarding parts of the trip was getting to meet and travel with eight cool-as-hell soldiers from the Israeli army and air force. Like my friends from the trip have expressed in other blogs, they were all 20,21 going on 30 considering the good the military does for you when you turn 18.



All joking aside, we got to hang out and talk everything from life, work, school, relationships, and of course, music, on the bus. One of the soldiers, Lior, had actually founded a prominent ska band called Cuban B when he was younger. Another, Lior (its a common name), is checking out Andrea's iPod on a long bus ride here.



We got to spend another night out in the tourist neighborhood of Jerusalem, which was fun, though aside from some of the best frozen yogurt I've had, didn't have a ton to offer other than jewelry and gifts. I did get this awesome photo of my sister walking up to Anat, another one of the soldiers, as she was on her phone.



We took the inevitable trek up to Masada one morning ridiculously early to see the sunrise. It was worth it. Afterward, our lovable tour guide Hagai gave us the full story of Masada and we hiked down the massive snake path.



After a series of events that involved swimming at an oasis and floating in the dead sea (it BURNS but it's worth it), we wound up in Bedouin tents out in the desert. Somewhere in there, there was a camel ride. (Photo props to Jenny, if she's reading this).

I think we hiked up Ein Avdat the next day. This photo is how great the Negev is, in a nutshell.



We wound up back in Tel Aviv, which reinforced it as one of my favorite cities. We wandered around the flea market area, where I bought some records and found this old jukebox buried underneath some chairs and such in a shed. It didn't look operational.



There are more where these came from, but I have to get going for now. In conclusion, go to Israel. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to return a bunch of messages to friends in the MidEast.

Happy birfday, America!

Fri, July 4, 2008 | link

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

It's Expected I'm Gone
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Strange how two weeks out of touch, out of the country can bring such chaos upon returning. Granted, it hasn't been the horrible sort of chaos; it's just been really hard catching up and reorganizing everything. Israel was unbelievable. I'll post a few of the best photos from the trip on here sometime in the next couple of days, resized for your viewing pleasure.

For now, check out some great comedy shows this month.

AGITCOM!
Friday, July 18
8 pm - $10
THE DC IMPROV LOUNGE
It's Eric Moberg who organized this and will be MCing for myself, Jake Young, Eli Sairs, Seaton Smith, and Aparna Nancherla. It will be an amazing time and I implore each and every one of you to come and witness this spectacle.

ARLINGTON CINEMA N' DRAFTHOUSE WITH PAUL F TOMPKINS
Friday, July 25 & Saturday, July 26
9:45 pm - $18 - 21+
2903 COLUMBIA PIKE, ARLINGTON
One of standup's most outstanding figures, a veteran of such classic comedy as "Mr. Show" and his own specials, will be headlining and I'm hosting in this great, great venue. Come out!
More info here

Alright, RADIO tonight!! Gotta run.

Tue, July 1, 2008 | link

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

New things from Spintoland
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The Spinto Band, the pride of Wilmington, Delaware, are finally coming out with a new album, apparently called "Moonwink." It's been a long three years since they dropped "Nice and Nicely Done." Granted, they toured their asses off for about two years after that. I think I saw them and caught up with them about four times in DC. I was supposed to do some stuff for Spintonic Productions (their creative umbrella site); I should probably follow through on that. Any way, here is a video for their new single "Summer Grof." Enjoy the mess.

Tue, June 10, 2008 | link

Monday, June 9, 2008

Caution is a Word that I Can't Understand
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Why the Operation Ivy quote, you may wonder? Well, it's the summer, and say what you will about Operation Ivy (it had better be good, people); that CD comes back out as soon as the weather warms up and sounds just as good every year. Even during the winter it kicks ass. I still have this "UNITY" plate I painted in New Hampshire about 8 years ago sitting somewhere.

Summertime is in full swing now; at least, it feels that way outside. Up in CT this weekend, the heat got sweltering, and even a tempest that struck West Hartford on Saturday night didn't break it. I wasn't complaining, though, since the weekend was a blast and plenty of good fortune smiled upon me in various ways.

So what to go into? I'm going to be all over the world this summer. In some instances, for comedy, and others, for just getting back out of the country. Also, I'll be making an appearance or two up at Rififi in New York, which I'm really excited about.

Some of the shows I'm the most looking forward to this summer are in July. On the 18th I'll be doing a show in the DC Improv Lounge (the second room there) with Mighty Jake Young, Eli Sairs, Aparnancherla, Seaton(s of fun) Smith, and Eric Mo(not less)Berg. On July 25-26th I'm opening for Paul F. Tompkins at the Arlington Cinema n' Drafthouse. If you aren't familiar with the work of Paul F. Tompkins, familiarize yourself. The man is heeelarious.

Also, another radio show tomorrow night! Check out the "RADIO" thing on the left there for more info and the recordings of last week's show.

Also, we're filming something this week, hopefully.

Can you take this suspense anymore? I think not. Here's something that's awesome but alternately depressing. It's awesome because you've got sound, color, the whole gamut. And one Danish guy beats the crap out of another. It could be staged, based upon the recent rash of "office working snapping and beating the shit out of other office worker" viral videos on the web now. Which is depressing, since this fad is making light of the fact that most of these people probably have every reason to flip out. No one really knows how (or even that they SHOULD) manage stress and learn to focus on their passions as much as their job. It's the only way to stay sane. If you don't you may end up like this guy. And if you're an asshole, you may end up like the guy on the right who no one comes to help.

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Monday, June 2, 2008

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Tuesday, July 1st
SOLLY'S TOP SHELF COMEDY
9pm, 21+
Corner of 11 & U NW, DC
I don't know who else is on this but I think its safe to say that "Go" Nick Turner is hosting the shindig in only the finest tux from Goodwill.

Saturday, July 12th
LAUGHING LIZARD
COMEDY SHOWCASE
10pm, 21+
1324 King St, Alexandria
with Evan Valentine, and much more! Stay tuned for updates.


Friday, July 18th
DC IMPROV LOUNGE
1140 CT Ave NW, DC
8pm, $10, and awesome.
Seaton Smith, Eli Sairs, Jake Young, Aparna Nancherla, myself, and MC Eric Moberg.

Friday/Saturday July 25-26
ARLINGTON CINEMA DRAFTHOUSE
Opening for headliner Paul F. Tompkins!
9:45 pm both nights, 21+ I think. 
2903 Columbia Pike,
Arlington, VA 22204 

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Watch the video for Wes Mann's "If Only You Knew" right here!

THROUGH THE WASH
What happens to common appliances and gadgets mistakenly go through the wash and dry cycle? Do they come out alive? Check out this handy site, with appearances from myself, Jake, and Aparna. Hosted by Chris and filmed my Joe "the man" Deeley.

MUZAK!?

I am proud to endorse your checking-out of the following upcoming shows in the DC Metro area.

4/29 - American Music Club @ IOTA, Arlington
5/15 - Black Kids @ The Black Cat, DC
5/16- Los Campesinos! @ The Black Cat, DC
5/17 - Long Blondes @ The Rock n Roll Hotel, DC
5/28 - Clinic @ The Black Cat, DC
6/11 - REM/Modest Mouse/The National @ Merriweather Post, Columbia, MD
6/30 - Math the Band @ The Black Cat, DC


IF YOU LIVE IN THE DC AREA, HAVE A SOUL, AND ENJOY GOOD LIVE COMEDY, I highly recommend these weekly/biweekly shows.


MONDAY
11TH ST. LOUNGE
First and third mondays of every month. It's intimate, friendly, and the servers upstairs are fine. Even an audience of 10 non-comics can whip the place into a frenzy. Hosted by Lou Giglio, or Bart Voisin if he couldn't escape the calling. Oh Highland Dr, right across from the Clarendon Grill.

'STEAL THIS SHOW'
O'SULLIVAN'S
Mike "Blej" Blejer and Kyle "Do people from Delaware all talk like that?" Martin host this great show right on the opposite side of the Clarendon metro, across from the Silver Diner. Be there around 7:30 for good times and half-priced burgers.

SPY LOUNGE
Eli "the man" Sairs and Tyler "da man" Richardson run this open mic at a bizarrely posh but still fun place right in the heart of Adam's Morgan, on 18th St. Starts around 8pm.

CHIEF IKE'S MAMBO ROOM
Run by the luminaries behind DCC4N. On Columbia Rd. right north of that intersection in Adams-Morgan.

TUESDAY
Nema is gone, but info about Takoma Station and the Library (both in Northeast) coming soon.

Wiseacre's happens on this night, out in Tyson's.


WEDNESDAY
Wiseacres will always be there, hopefully, out in Tyson's.

DR. DREMO'S IS DEAD. LONG LIVE DR. DREMO'S.

THURSDAY
College Perk
First and third Thursday of every month, this is probably the most fun you'll have at an open mic in the area. Maybe because it's a college hangout with a liquor license. 9078 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD


BLOG HIGHLIGHT INDEX

LOST VINYL CLASSICS
- The Korean Orphan Choir...on tour!
- Richard Simmons' illustrious recording career
- The Magic of Chet Parker and that Hammer Dulcimer
- The Magic of Jesse Johnson

SHORT FILM SHOWCASE
- Georgetown Cabaret 2007 Teaser
- Greg Pahanish: Professional Comedian [TEASER]
- Don't Fuck with Joe Deeley
- Into the Leaves!
- Tag: The Movie

INTERVIEWS
- Bobby Vandell
- Ted Leo
- On the Dead Milkmen (w/ Thoughts from Joe Jack Talcum)

MUSIC, ETC.
- Pixies, bitch!
- Ska is still Awesome
- The Official Summer 06 Mix
- Minutemen: One of the All-Time Greatest American Bands, now on DVD!
- On Erasure and other Gay Delights (but mostly Erasure)
- Living Too Late: A 2-Part Rumination
- The Best Things Never Said Onstage
- Sondre Lerche and The Spinto Band
- Top 60 Punk Bands
- The Guided By Voices drinking game!
- God is pissed at Stapp!
- Two Theories on Poison (the band)

CULTURE/COMEDY
- On "the Suck"
- Laughing Lizard Showcase's One Year Anniversary!
- On Viacom's battle with YouTube - The Ted Healy Suck Awards
- George Thorogood = Zima Drinker?
- Mitch Hedberg Tribute: One Year Later
- Norwegian death metal aka the stupidest thing ever written
- The Unseen Danger of Video Games

MOVIES
-TWS on the American Hardcore Documentary
-Spinal Tap and its importance to our generation
Part One
Part Two
Part Three
- The TDC take on "A Christmas Story"
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SPORTS
- On San Fermin and Bullfighting
- Love from CT and the Hartford Whalers
- The Washington Capitals are Awesome
SPECIAL GUEST COLUMNS

Alex Kain
- To Those Who Blame Video Games for Anything
- Alex's Gift for Uwe Boll!
- On "Cube!"

Tyler Richardson
- If I could, i would...
- What makes Tyler Richardson happy?
- Those Risks in Everyday Life

Jermaine Fowler
- Jermaine on his Idol/Nemesis Tony DeNikos
- Tony fakes his own death!
- Denikos: the Final Chapter

Adam Crowley
- Sighting in Oklahoma
RIDICULOUSLY GOOD SONG OF THE WEEK

Joy Division - "Ceremony"

The TDC Archive of the Greatest Things Ever Said, Ever

"I'm gonna hire a fat person to sit in the driver's seat whenever I'm not using the car. Maybe get a midget with ice in his mouth to blow on the back of my neck while I'm driving."
"If I ever won a source award, I would go onstage and speak ebonics."
"If you can be fat and do it, its not a sport."

 - Forest "Socrates" Godwin

  

[Firth. It's pronounced Firth. Like the actor. Like our planet if it started with F.]
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