What up?

Yo, Beeches!

Howdy all.  I hope that Dubby Hornblower's trip to Vancouver has put out a few fires out there.  Thanks for giving your time and effort!

As for me, I am still workin' at the chocolate factory, spending most of my time surfin' the job websites.

That's right!  Slippy is on the trading block, so if you know of any teams lookin' to acquire a ringer, let me know.  I am willing to do "special" favours...

Later Sk8rs

Jack Johnson "Weekend"

Talk to me dudes. Summer is blowing by ! I want to see if you two envision the weekend of the Jack concert turning into a "weekend" ? Perhaps some golf and BBQ'ing as a repeat event of last years September weekend ? Just a thought.
I have a work event that weekend that I need to opt out of here shortly. It could be a pretty good weekend in itself, but would much prefer to stay and hang with you two, but thought I should put a feeler out there ?
Whatya Think ?

(B - Poker table plans are back on. Recouped my losses the other night)

Everyone OK?

Howdy, cowpokes. Just thought I would throw up a post to see how y'all were doin'.

We dominated this weekend.

Man, we clobbered it. Damn fine time at the Chalmers establishment. Thanks to the Wooderson for hosting the backyard BBQ bash. Thanks to Dubby for making it smell like a grandmother's whorehouse. I'm gonna need you to run a tight program on that, sharp.

Good meeting the rest of your crew, Cholly. Hope you had a good anniversary yesterday!

Later! Slip-dawg out.

Conference Call Scheduled

I believe that a conference call is in order to ensure that all preparations are made in advance of the weekend. Please plan to participate.

Date/Time: Monday, June 21, 1:30pm
Call-in Number: 1-866-783-7384
Participant Code: 996740#

I look forward to spinnin' da shiznit on the call.

Late Breaking News

Dudes,

We might have a crink in the works for our pre-party Friday night.

But it goes something like this...every year Cuppa Coffee enters work to an awards show called the BDAs (http://www.promax.org/awards_04bdafinals.asp) and this year we were nominated for 14 awards! This is more than any other studio in North America! The awards show is on Thursday night in NYC, so my boss is flying us via private jet to attend the ceremonies then we fly back Friday evening. I am scheduled to be back in TO on Friday between 7-8pm. I am hoping that I can still make it down for Friday night as I don't want to miss out on the Thursday Night Club reunion tour. Brett, perhaps we can figure something out in terms of driving to London-town together as I fly in and out of the island airport.

I'll keep you posted as more details arise.

Colin's Boombastic Backyard BBQ Bash, Part 2

I might have a line on a near-sighted midget. Will keep you in the loop. The Toronto bus is booked for a Friday departure, and the squeeze cheese is on ice.

Woods - are there any further accoutrements that a bash of this magnitude may require? Are you still planning the cream-corn wrestling pit, or are you substituting in the water-polo match with the vodka watermelon?

Can't wait to grease up. Leopard-skin thong is packed.

Colin's Backyard BBQ Bash

Just confirming that the bash is still planned for June 26? Brett are you still in for the paaaarty? I might need a ride to London. Sarah is heading to Ottawa that weekend as well, so she is deciding if she wants to take the Taurus or the train. Let's get the chatter going...

Apparently Colin is getting 6 kegs from Thames Valley brewing (buy 5 get one free), he is having Zepplinesque (a Zepplin tribute band who do all the tunes in calypso style), a BBQ with baby seal ribs and he is having a BJ closet hosted by a near sighted midget with a plush dolphin. This party sounds like it is going to be f--cking wild! Be there or be square. Whoa!

Some musical ideas from Woody Harrelson

I saw Ron Mann's doc "Go Further" oln Tuesday. It is about Woody Harrelson and some friends ridinf their bikes and driving a hemp fuelled bus along the US west coast. Great soundtrack. Some more information about the film and an organic lifestyle at www.voiceyourself.com.

On the website, Woody Harrleson asked himself and some friends what are the top 5 albums you would take to a desert island...here is the list. Micheal Franti sings in the film...amazing.

Song From the Front Porch - Michael Franti (2003)
Definitely an album for these times... Lead singer for Spearhead, Franti's acoustic outing offers hope, love and optimism as a way to transform our world...the tunes will stay in your head all day long. He's a gifted poet, a wise warrior and a true voice for peace.

EVERYONE DESERVES MUSIC - Spearhead (2003)
In the midst of all the madness in the world, this album provides solace and strength to keep doing what we are doing. For information on all Spearhead releases go to www.spearheadvibrations.com

Fight For Your Mind - Ben Harper (1995)
As the title suggests, it's a definite for any activist's collection.
www.benharper.net

Revelling/Reckoning - Ani diFranco (2001)
A two disc set of spunky soulful tunes from one of our favorite female warriors. Ani used to bill herself as the one woman punk rock band. Check her out!
www.righteousbabe.com

The ID - Macy Gray (2001)
Filled with upbeat funk and mellow soul and exquisitely crafted songs about love and sex, with a little violence and a lot of humor. Check out our favorite, track #3, psychedelic disco-soul anthem "Sexual Revolution."
www.macygray.com

Esperanza - Manu Chao (2001)
Translation: Hope...Spanish blood born in Paris, Manu Chao possesses a powerful sound and passion that inspires the spirit. This disc will remain in rotation for a long time to come. Check out his previous release, Clandestino (1998).
www.manuchao.net

Odelay - Beck (1996)
Perfect road trip music for the back roads into the unknown. Beck samples from every possible wacky source imaginable (and unimaginable), which just makes the ride crazier.
www.beck.com

Party Music - The Coup (2001)
The original cover art for Party Music, planned long before the events of September 11th, and originally intended to go to press on that fateful day, featured an image of the Twin Towers exploding, with the two rappers posturing in front of them. . .one holding conductor's batons, the other holding a detonator. A last minute phone-call stopped the presses and the cover was redesigned. The Coup knows the secret to effective politicization: before you can change people's minds, you have to engage them.

Trojan Dub Box Set Volume 2 (2000)
One of at least 10 3-CD box sets issued by Trojan recently, a testament to the vastness of their vaults.  The Dub Box Set, however, also reveals their limitations, as each of these 3 CDs seems to contain the same artists -- Roots Radics, The Upsetters, Gregory Isaacs, King Tubby, Tommy McCook & The Aggrovators, Sly & The Revolutionaries, The Observers, et al.  Sound good?

The Sigur Ros Albums
The phenomenal Icelandic group.
www.sigur-ros.com

Chants of India - Ravi Shankar
Produced by George Harrison, this is ideal yoga music - especially if your "OM" is off key ;)

JUST FOR FUN

Poetic Champions - Van Morrison (1987)
A must for any Morrison fan and anyone who appreciates timeless music. Van not only sings, but plays the alto sax, guitar, piano and harmonica. Graceful, beautiful and soothing to the soul. A masterpiece.

Dark Side of the Moon - Pink Floyd (1973)
A monumental musical journey that allows the sometimes distracted mind and wary spirit back to a place of all knowing. Get your refreshments and friends and start the album on the MGM lion's third roar of THE WIZARD OF OZ with the film's volume turned off.

The Wall - Pink Floyd (1979)
Along with the feature film, this album artfully addresses the severity of social conformity and government control.

The Beatles
The whole collection; we started to list out our favorites and it ended up being their entire collection!

One from the Vault - The Grateful Dead (1975)

Listener Supported - Dave Matthews (1999)

Songs of Freedom - Bob Marley (1992)

Babylon by Bus - Bob Marley (1978)

Power in Numbers - Jurassic 5 (2002)

Sandinista - The Clash (1980)

OMG! Don't go to this link unless you have at least an hour...

Dudes,

I just found a music lover's dream website. You go here, enter in an artist's name, and it visually displays all similar styled artists in a visual diagram! It's frickin' amazing! Just try Ben...

Music Plasma

This Makes Me Cry

Click to cry.

Jack in Toronto... Friday September 10th.

Yes...Jacks coming back to Toronto, as a headliner. Friday September 10th. Molson Amphitheatre. Doors open at 5 with opening acts of Donovan Frankenreiter (quite cool...surfer buddy of Jacks...see www.donovanf.com) and G Love and Special Sauce (never been that impressed with these guys, but they could be pretty good live?). This is a MUST SEE show. A whole crew of Londoners will be going, but Id like to try and coordinate going with you guys as I will probably stay over Friday night ? Tickets go on sale May 14th at 10AM.
B - Where can I email you ?

Woods.

Burnin' Out

Dudes,

I am burning out in a hurry. Been working minimum 12hr days, and getting that dragging feeling. That's why I haven't been in contact much lately.

Was just looking at this and thinking, "man, what a whiny little bitch", especially after readin' the Dubby comment. Sorry, gents, I didn't realize how easy I really had it.

I still miss you, though. Love the whiny little biatch!

Touch me babe. Both ways. Yeah, there. Again.

Funny links:

Gunther
Jim

Moontower down?

Did anyone else notice that the Moontower was down for the last couple of days? Or was it just some Mac glitch that makes my Blogger experience less fulfulling?

S' Goin On ?

Whats up Gents ? Thought Id put a quick shout out, as Im bored as shit this afternoon. Wondering if we are working our way to any monumental plans this summer ? Read HOUSE BOAT TRIP. Weekends are filling up fast and wallet is emptying equally as fast. Have you guys given any thoughts to trying to get something going ? Lets try and narrow down some dates or decide what we want to do...at least get some banter going !
Keep in mind the bash in London on Saturday June 26th. I am hoping guys can come together...potentially early Saturday afternoon for a little pre-party (and of course to put out the balloons, chips and lemonade?)

Go Sens Go.
Later. C.

Intuitive advertising???

Who needs a pad or a pon? I checked our blog today and the advertising link at the top was this...

www.divacup.com

Wha tha fa?

Real Hockey Starts Tonight !

Playoffs start tonight! Brett, I have to apologize if I dont talk to you during the First round as I know Ottawa and Toronto are going to beat the crap out of each other, with Ottawa winning in 7 games.

Weird day!

You'll never fucking guessed what happened to me today. I know you are sitting there with your mouth wide open wondering, "Wha Happened!?". Let me fucking tell you!

I am walking to work this morning and I see this big limo pull up at Queen and Spadina. I am crossing the street and the driver rolls down the window and calls me over. He ask me, "Where is For You Eyes Only?" I give him the directions and keep walking. I go into the coffeeshop and get my coffee and I come back out and the limo has gone round the block and is now on Queen right where I am standing. The driver sees me again and says, "Hey thanks for the directions, you wanna come?" I think about for a sec and ask who is in the back. The driver just tells me to get in.

I get in the fuckin' limo and inside is this fucking rasta dude and a couple of his homies (a bit like Harris' buddies). I am trying to figure out who the main dude is. He is older, he's got dreads, and he's talking on a cell phone and coughing. They are smoking this huge joint and they pass it to me. Remember this is before 9:00am! One of the guys buddies says to me, "so you're gonna come and see the titties with us?" I cough up a lung of smoke and say, "sure, I am in, but I am more of an ass man myself." The older dude laughs his fuckin ass off, kinda like Colin at 361 and I fucking freeze cuz I realize I am in the limo with Bob fucking Marley! Apparently he didn't die and he has been living in Northern Ontario for all these years in a log cabin and comes into Toronto to see the strippers every so often.

You Gots Ta Check This Out

Dudes,

Major music breakthroughs. Search for "Joyce". Her album cover is below:



And this rocks: Devastatin' Dave (The Turntable Slave):