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Space Cat

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Originally uploaded by delmarh

Is or isn't Arwin from outer space????? I just love this photo. Yet another example of what appears to be a simple mess up, upon further viewing one can see the uniqueness in the photo.

Frog guard

You know, there were many bright moments during my years of endless travel. I mean, how else would I have experienced the Guardian Frog?

What we do for your servers...

The lengths we must go thru to keep the servers running!

Largest Earth mover in the world

Now, speaking of heavy machinery, this puppy truly is both revolting and amazing. the sheer size of this earth mover baffles the mind. Yet, the volume of earth this baby can move in a day sickens me...

Concrete plant

These are some nice shots I took late one afternoon whilst I was in Central Florida. I was working at this plant when I noticed that the light was perfect for a few shots. As much as I dislike the effects to the environment industries such as concrete and aggregate, I find them fascinating as well. The machines, operations and end product seem to peak my interest. It's a tough battle between the Earth and the needs of mankind.

Homebrew labels

I have not been brewing lately, though I am getting the itch again. As I was perusing my photos, I came across some beer labels that a friend created for me. As I pick out my next couple of recipes for beer and wine to make, I will see if my friend Art would be so kind as to create some new labels. Maybe it'll be fun for him.

Junip at The EARL

The Junip show last night was great. The lead singer was out in the audience during the opening bands performance and he was signing autographs and allowing people to get pictures with him.
Although the stage was tiny, it didn't effect their performance one bit. They were one of the tightest bands I have heard in quite awhile. The bass and drums were strong but musical; not overpowering. The keyboardist jammed on his Moog Prodigy all the while looking as though he was having a blast!

My only complaint was that the show was short, just at an hour. But since they only have but one album, that makes since. I'll post a setlist if I can remember it.

Cayla & Jamie

junip

Waiting for them to go on....
Met Jose Gonzolas. Super nice guy.

late afternoon light

fall is here

Koolness

Junip in ATL

Marion and I are going to the Junip show this Sunday at the EARL in Atlanta. It is shaping up to be a good show. I can't wait!!!

http://www.junip.net

First album review

I am working on my first review. It's of 'False Priest' by of of Montreal. Should be up by Sunday.

 http://www.ofmontreal.net

grandfather

His is a nice picture of my grandfather, Charley Boswell.

Kool star

'nough said

Geminitactics prints

Here are the 2 prints I purchased from Geminitactics (off of Etsy)....I love them!!! Gotta get 'em framed soon.

Apple event today

Well, it seems Apple has called a press conference today at 9AM in reference to a iTunes announcement. I suspect it'll be about 1 or more of the folowing:

1. The Beatles on iTunes (like it matters anymore)
2. iTunes in "the cloud"
3. Possible, but unlikely, is iTunes Subscription service

We shall see!

UPDATE:
It was only in regards to The Beatles being sold on iTunes. Oh well. Nothing earth shattering....

At this point, who is the target audience for selling the Fab Four on iTunes?? Most adults have the CD's and if they are using iTunes, have probably imported them already. Kids??? No way. Not unless they acquired the taste from their parents CD collection. I'm sure The Beatles will sell well on iTunes for a short while, but it will soon taper off. I bet within 6 months, the number of downloads puts them in line with most other bands from that era, maybe at the top for that genre/era.

Just my prediction. Too bad Apple doesn't release sales figures. Or do they....?

iPhone test 2

Ok. This is BlogBooster. Like the other app better. Can't add photos. Fuck this.....

iPhone test

I am testing the Blogger+ app for my iPhone. I also have another to try. We shall see....

Merrow

Just playing with Picasa and the feature set. I wish Aperture would support Picasa, but, alas, it does not.

Record reviews

I think I am going to start posting reviews of my favorite albums, both new and old. I'll start with a review of the latest of Montreal album, False Priest. We'll see how it goes from there. If I keep up with it, maybe I'll do movie reviews too.

Brewing

I gotta brew some beer and wine soon!!!! First, I must get that camp burner cart from Academy....

Next, what shall I brew? I should try a red wine instead of another Viognier. Beer-wise, I'm not so sure. Maybe a quick brew and a longer, aged Belgium. I really need to find a old fridge for kegging.

It went well

I must say, the little shindig Saturday night went extremely well. I believe everyone had a great time and it was really nice getting all of us together. The party also turned into a birthday party of sorts for Cayla, who's bday was the following day. Jamie made a butterfly cake and we all sang Happy Birthday. It was really sweet.

Let's see...who came? The Huttos, Art &  Caren, Anna, Cayla and her childhood friend Angie. Jamie and Marion. Everyone seemed to enjoy each others company and the food was plentiful and delicious. I ended up making a vegetable soup that turned out great, so I felt better about all eating. I found out that my house is well suited to having company, so I wanna do this more often.

Anyway, I'll post a little more later.

Party

I am having a party this Saturday and I MUST prepare for it soon...  I gotta clean the house, edit a music playlist and make so food.

I gotta send everyone an email right now.

Deerhunter & The Bottletree

Man, what a disappointment tonight. Marion & I went to the Bottletree to see Deerhunter. OK. Should be fun, right? Instead, they spoke to us (the whole crowd) like we were morons  before they would let the crowd in the door. After the long wait to get in, we found that the kitchen was closed early, which  was a major disappointment. We then grabbed the only table in the place.

The first act, Deacon from Animal Collective, came onstage without introduction or any que as to his beginning the set. Also, there were NO lights on him or the stage during his performance.

Anyway, we were not have any fun so we left to get some food. Unless it is a band I must see, I'll   not return  to the Bottletree....

of Montreal concert Saturday

Wow.

That was one HELL of a good show last Saturday night. They played at the Variety Playhouse in Little 5 Points Atlanta, GA. Maybe the best sounding show I have ever heard. Even better than Devo.

I'll post more later, but here is a setlist:

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         1. Black Lion Massacre
         2. Coquet Coquette
         3. The Party's Crashing Us
         4. Suffer for Fashion
         5. She's a Rejecter
         6. Plastis Wafer
         7. For Our Elegant Caste
         8. St. Exquisite's Confessions
         9. Our Riotous Defects
        10. Sex Karma
        11. Girl Named Hello
        12. Hydra Fancies
        13. Casualty of You
        14. Around the Way
        15. Like a Tourist
        16. Heimdalsgate Like a Promethean Curse
        17. A Sentence of Sorts in Kongsvinger
        Encore:
        18. Michael Jackson Medley

Note: Kevin did Make the Bus with Janelle Monae during her set.

This was from the last show in Nashville....

Am I the lazyest sod, or what? Plus, concert updates.

OK. I really must state that I had every intention of keeping this blog up to date, but alas I have not. So, starting today, I am going to post at least once a week....

I have been on a concert going frenzy as of late. I have seen Devo, of Montreal and MGMT. I had tickets to Massive Attack and Thievery Corp, but I missed the show. Upcoming shows are of Montreal (again) and Deerhunter. I am also contemplating going to see Junip at the end of the month, it all depends on financing.

The of Montreal concert in Nashville was quite disappointing. The venue, Cannery Ballroom, was terrible. The stage was far so low as to prohibit viewing of the inventive production and, most irritating, the sound was wretched. As always, the band put on a great performance but it was marred by the venue issues. Here is the setlist from that night:

Black Lion Massacre
Coquet Coquette
Suffer for Fashion
Our Riotous Defects
Gronlandic Edit
Godly Intersex
Sex Karma
Girl Named Hello
St. Exquisite's Confessions
Enemy Gene
Hydra Fancies
She's a Rejecter
Tonight (Sibylle Baier cover)
Casualty of You
Around the Way
Heimdalsgate Like a Promethean Curse
For Our Elegant Caste
A Sentence of Sorts in Kongsvinger

Encore:
Michael Jackson Medley 

The opening act, Janelle Monae, was absolutely breathtaking! It may be one of the best opening acts I have ever had the pleasure of seeing (even better than The Devlins act at the Sarah McLaughlin(?) concert from around 1998). The energy and inventiveness of her performance mirrored that of of Montreal's stage production (that's saying a lot!). I am looking forward to the Atlanta show this Saturday.

My friends Cayla, Jamie and Marion accompanied me to this show. As always, it was a wild ride!

Marion and I went to the Devo concert (28 July) at Chastain Park in ATL. We both were blown away by how freakin' phenomenal of a show they put on. It was a special night because it was Jerry Casale's 62nd birthday! Here's the setlist:

Don't Shoot (I'm a Man)
Peek-a-Boo
What We Do
Going Under
Fresh
That's Good
Girl U Want
Whip It
Planet Earth
Satisfaction (I Can't Get No)
Secret Agent Man (Johnny Rivers cover)
Uncontrollable Urge
Mongoloid
Jocko Homo
Smart Patrol / Mr. DNA
Gates of Steel

Encore:

Freedom of Choice
Beautiful World

The MGMT show that Marion and I attended was at The Tabernacle in ATL. Here is the setlist from that show:

It's Working
Weekend Wars
Flash Delirium
Time To Pretend
I Found A Whistle
Song For Dan Treacy
Of Moons, Birds & Monsters
Destrokk
Electric Feel
The Youth
Siberian Breaks
Kids
Brian Eno

Encore:

Future Reflections
The Handshake
Congratulations