London Gunfights

Dude,

What's goin' on in London these days? I just read this article...

Very Happy to Announce...

So I'm very happy to announce that after much confusion and struggle, I HAVE secured 6 tickets to Ben Harper. This means that EVERYONE gets to go (Colin, Brett, Warren, Sarah, Christa and Aaron). I'm of course thrilled that all my bestest friends will be in attendance to see the greatest live performer of ALL TIME !


Colin Harper.

He's Back...

Ben Harper IS coming to Toronto. Saturday July 23rd at Kool-Haus (The Guvernment). Tix are $41.25 and go one sale Wednesday, June 8th at 10am. Its GA again, but the venue only holds 2200 people.
Let me know if yer in...

In response to the Zooma Tour cancellation, Ben Harper has decided to do a special tour of very small venues around the US and Canada to say thanks to his fans before he heads into the studio to work on his next album. The dates will commence in Vancouver, BC on July 12th and end at the Tabernacle in Atlanta, GA on August 1st, hitting 16 markets along the way.

Ben has not toured the US since his summer 2003 dates in support of his 6th studio album, "Diamonds on the Inside" and these will be his last proper shows until after the new record release.

This month-long tour will give fans the opportunity to see Ben Harper performing old faves as well as brand new material in some of the country's most intimate and historic venues. Tour stops include: The Moore Theater in Seattle, San Francisco's Warfield, Chicago's Vic Theater, The Henry Fonda Theater in Los Angeles, 9:30 Club in DC and Irving Plaza in New York...

Don't Believe The Truth

New Oasis album. It rocks. It really does rock, quite hard in fact. Grabbed a copy yesterday and I like it ! Heavier than any past albums thats for sure, but should be a good summer album that will have some lasting power.
Check it out.

C.

Shocked...

From : benharper.net
Sent : May 27, 2005 3:37:57 AM
To : colin_chalmers@hotmail.com
Subject : ZOOMA TOUR CANCELLED


The producers of the ZOOMA Tour regret to announce that this summer's Tour has
been canceled. Ticket refunds for all dates will be given through the outlets
where the tickets were purchased.

The Zooma Tour was conceived to provide fans with an exceptional musical and
entertainment experience. Due to unforeseen circumstances, it has become clear
that it would not be possible to provide that experience at the level initially
envisioned. Rather than go forward with a tour that falls short of what was
conceived, everyone involved has mutually agreed that it is best to cancel the
tour altogether.

We want to thank all of the fans for their support and the tour's staff for
their dedication and hard work on this project. We look forward to exploring
new and exciting opportunities in the future.

If you purchased your tickets through Trey Anastasio or Ben Harper ticketing
pre-sales, the card you placed your order with will automatically be refunded
for ticket face value plus all other service and shipping charges. Refunds will
begin Friday May 27 and continue until June 2nd. Once the refund is processed
you will automatically receive and email confirmation. Please note: it can take
up to 2 business days for the refund to show up on your account. If you have
any questions, please e-mail tix@musictoday.com

If you purchased your ticket(s) through TicketMaster via phone or internet the
credit card you used will be automatically refunded. If you purchased from the
venue box office or a TicketMaster outlet you must return the ticket to the
point of purchase for a refund. Face value plus service charges will be
refunded (handling and delivery charges will not be refunded).

The Crosby Show.....

Off to see a Memorial Cup game tonight with Roly. Rimouski (featuring the "Next One" Sidney Crosby) taking on Kelowna. Should be a good game. Tune into Sportsnet at 7 to watch !
C.

Secured my Tix

StarWars
Originally uploaded by Wooderson.

Off to see Episode III tonight at 10:10 ! Woo.

Loving my Superstar II's

After years of deliberation and a sweet deal, I finally picked up some "all day i dream about sex" shoes!

Check it!

Caption Contest #3!

Caption this!
Originally uploaded by Slippy McGavin.

Had to throw this photo up for some creative thinking. Here's a few of mine:

"STORMTROOPER: How much wood can this plastic suit hold?"

"Empire employs rigorous testing on its new stormtrooper codpiece"

"NEWSFLASH: Chicks dig Star Wars geeks; Trekkies plan protest"

Katamari Damacy

Dubby - I think you mentioned this game to me ? Rented it last night. Its wild. Quite addictive too. If I can find it used, Ill probably buy it. Apparently a new one is in the works too...


Check it out...

GameSpot Review

Vote for Pedro 2

Big GIll Victor Chris & Pedro 2
Originally uploaded by Slippy McGavin.

Here's another pic of Pedro from Napoleon Dynamite from Philthy McNasty's in Burlington...


UPDATE!!! Just was checkin' out G. Love's video, "Booty Call", and guess who stars in it? PEDRO! Check it out: Booty Call (Windows Media)

Beck - Guero

Beck - Guero
Originally uploaded by Slippy McGavin.

Picked this up on the weekend. Liking it. Getting back to Mellow Mood rock-stylin' with some more cutting sound, not soft and melodic like Sea Change. The "E-Pro" single is good, and gets in your head quickly.

Check it out.

Vote for Pedro

Big GIll Victor Chris & Pedro 1
Originally uploaded by Slippy McGavin.

Have you guys seen Napoleon Dynamite? If you have, you probably recognize the guy in the middle. That's my brother-in-law on the right holding hands with him (in a surprisingly intimate manner...).

Veal Tender Part 3

Mr. Brenson’s office is a modest space, with a desk and credenza, and a high-back leather tufted chair for Mr. Brenson. The guest chairs are mismatched. Camera is inside office as the two men enter and sit down.

Mr. Brenson: So I understand you are here for the job of office manager. Tell me a little about yourself. How’d you get the name, Kiram?

Kiram: Well, my parents were fond of greek mythology and …

Overdub of narrator kicks in (Kiram continues to talk in background: That’s a complete lie. Mom was a little too much of a fan of the Blue Lagoon drink, and wanted to call me Hiram, as in “Hiram Walker”, but dad wanted to call me “Kool” with a “k”, so they compromised.

Mr. Brenson: Interesting. Why don’t you walk me through your experiences…

The two continue to talk, fade out and back in to end of interview.

Mr. Brenson: Well, all that’s left is your swim test! Let’s get you into a suit.
He opens up a cupboard behind him to reveal a line of speedos hanging up in order. He searches the collection, then grabs a silver metallic speedo. Kiram is obviously distressed, clearly not expecting this to be part of a job interview.

Mr. Brenson: This should work! Let’s get out there and see what you can do.

Kiram reluctantly accepts the suit and proceeds down the hall to the changing rooms.

To be continued.

Weekend De-brief

Hey hey,

Good times this weekend. How do we get hold of the pictures from Saturday evening? That dude took quite a few keepers of Freddy Mercury... er... Giovanni.

I don't think I've ever seen Dubby cut a rug like that before! Couple o' drinks and he is Freddy Frickin' Astaire, with Woods as Ginger Rogers!

Ben Harper Coming to An Amphitheatre Near You !!!

Ben....headliner for the Zooma Tour which hits the Molson Amphitheatre Tuesday July 19th.

Zooma Tour

Tue. July 19, 2005
Molson Amphitheatre
Toronto, ONT
w/ Jurassic 5, G. Love & Special Sauce, More Artists to be Announced!
Ticket Price: $32.50 lawn / $47.50 reserved
Doors at 3:00PM
Tickets go on sale Friday, May 13 @ 2:00 PM
This is an all ages show. Tickets will be available at the Molson Amphitheatre box office, Ticketmaster charge by phone 416.870.8000, online at www.ticketmaster.ca and www.hob.ca, and all Ticketmaster outlets.

Veal Tender Part 2

Fade to black. Bold white font: “ONE WEEK AGO” Fade up to wide shot of main character (Kiram Berman) walking up to strip mall. Store front is an Aquatic Centre, called, “Ricard Brenson Swimming”.

Shot transition to inside reception area for swim club. Walls are lined with dark-coloured wood paneling – the plastic kind. A woman sits behind the reception desk, made of the same coloured veneer as the walls. Background musak plays quietly.

Receptionist: May I help you?
Kiram: My name is Kiram Berman. I’m here for my interview with Mr. Brenson.
Receptionist: I’ll let him know you are here. (picks up microphone, slight feedback over PA system) Mr. Brenson to the office, please, Mr. Brenson to the office, please. To Kiram: Have a seat, sir.

Kiram takes seat and peers through glass door behind reception into pool area. Appears to be a seniors “aqua-fit” course in progress. A man in a burgundy speedo approaches door, opens it, and moves towards Kiram.

Mr. Brenson: Mr. Berman, I presume? (extends hand) Come on in to my office.

Ricard Brenson is a robust man, late 40s, wearing a speedo one size too small. He is also sporting white athletic socks shoved into adidas shower sandals, and an oversize sport watch. His hair is shaggy, dyed a strawberry blonde, matching a full (yet trim) beard. It is clear that he is trying to look like Richard Branson, but not quite pulling it off. Camera follows Mr. Brenson showing Kiram into his office. The walls are lined with photos of Mr. Brenson with various people, none of which look famous.

To be continued...

PSP - Revolutionary !

OK I neeeeeed one of these. Ridiculous, played around with one yesterday. Too cool. Everyone is going to have one of these....

PSP

If two people have them in the same room and only one person owns the game, you can still both play !

C.

Falsetto StaG?

What news? Is this thing happening on Saturday? Is there a plan, or are we flying off the cuff on this bad boy?

Darth Vader's blog

My friend MFDH has started a blog that is Vader's online diary...

The Darth Side