tell me one other band that played this weekend
Jane’s Addiction Live @ The Roxy – Three Days from Heather Hellskiss on Vimeo.
that has a song like that.
and a show like that.
and a guitar solo like that
and drums and bass
and perry freakin farrel doing it like that?
that i wasnt able to
the first was Tom Waits in 1986 at the Wiltern.
the other was Janes Addiction last night at the Roxy.
yes i had just seen Jane’s last month at Staples as part of that Activision party.
and it was really nice to see Duff from Guns n Roses on bass.
but the Roxy is a super special place. a proper rock club. right there on the sunset strip. so historic, so amazing, so perfect.
fortunately someone with super inside access was able to provide these clips from last night’s show.
and strangely he marked them “Sunset Strip Music Festival”, which it is not.
but did he tip his hand? will Jane’s play the same Fest later this summer that Smashing Pumpkins was announced to headline?
now that would be a very good show indeed.
so i sit down after a morning full of meetings and my phone rings.
screen says “Dog, Tom”
i answer “please tell me youre calling me from Wrigley Field”
tomdog affirms my fondest wish. we exchange pleasantries. he tells me he will be drinking some Old Style in my honor, but tells me he wants me to know that he and Timmmmmaaaaayyyyy are thinking of me.
awwww
no longer than 1 minute later i get a text from my dear mother.
LOOKS LIKE THE ENTIRE FAM IS ALSO AT THE FRIENDLY CONFINES
WITHOUT ME!
AHHHHHHHHHRRRGGGGGG
looks like i will have to make a north side appearance before the season’s out so that the cubs wont forget who really loves em
ps my neice looks drunk
you hosers
now take off, eh
is scarier to people than the fear of death.
this is what i learned from moderating a panel yesterday in front of many of our biggest advertisers and partners: always speak to a group of people drinking free wine blocks away from the beach.
the panel was sharp and insightful, the audience was lively and engaging, and the people who put it together were amazing.
i was so nervous before the gig that i had convinced myself that i had gotten car sick. i couldnt stop taking deep breaths as we walked the stairs to the swanky restauant.
in the end everything went totally smooth.
like fine wine
and fried shrimp
on a sunny evening on the weessssside.
and im very nervous. but first some answers to ask tony
jessica: so i finally have a grasp on what i want to pursue and obtain success in. i want to try w/ visioning, positive affirmations, whatever. you’ve alluded to that sorta thing. how to do it? i want to hear from real-world successful people, not people who have only had success in selling others on the idea of being successful.
Once golfer Lee Trevino hit a hole-in-one and as he was strolling down the fairway to retrieve the ball the crowd cheered hysterically. He turned to the camera and said, “I don’t know what they’re getting all excited about. It’s what I was aiming at.”
Aim at what you want and then do it on a small scale on your own. Wanna be tv actors should be in plays and youtube and on street corners. Writers should write anywhere people can read it. Eventually your own style will emerge and over time, if you’ve been paying attention and experimenting, you’ll be ready for any facet of your dream.
And when everyones cheering I’m sure you’ll have something cool to say.
Gage: What would you stay up all night for? And what’s something you’d stay home rather than do even if most people would think you’re crazy for it?
As long as its an active pursuit I can stay up. But if its a movie or a tv show or something passive like reading a book, I’m out like a rock. With that said, I’d rather stay at home doing anything than going out.
JackassJimmy: What’s the best way to pick yourself up of the canvas, after you’ve been knocked down with a vengeance?
There used to be this super cheesy televangelist who has since fallen in disgrace, which, I imagine is requisite for that line of work. But one thing I loved about him is every now an then during one of his sermons he would call the congregation Saints. “Now Saints, do you think The Lord wants us to stay on the canvas after being struck?”
He painted a picture that the Enlightened are soldiers of Good and need to be stronger than the rest because, well, cuz they have been Blessed, so therefore they should do something with that gift.
So the answer, I guess, is: selflessness is easier to rally from, than anything else.
TEH BEAR…: You going to EDC?
if they didnt play such terrible music id be all over raves. sadly they lack guitars.
Dear Tony,
I think you know I’m on my way to Chicago with my friend Timmay in a few weeks – we will be there in a couple days and are wondering if there are any inexpensive but nice _and_ safe places you would recommend we stay at. We arrive on a Thursday, then we’re going to see a game at Wrigley Field on a Friday afternoon, then leave that Saturday AM.
We have no idea if we should try to stay in the city somewhere or a suburb and then take the train in.
Any suggestions you have would be very appreciated.
Yes Tomdog I know of yours and Timmmmmmmaaaaay’s plans. And I celebrate them!
I’d stay downtown. It’s safe enough for Oprah and theres lots more happening there than the Burbs, trust me, i know. Sigh.
If i were you, I would use a Priceline/Hotwire type name-yr-own price site, but first I’d do a little research with a message board like Better Bidding dot com. This is a good forum, for example.
These are two areas I’d recommend: The Loop, and “Magnificent Mile – Streeterville”. Below are some hotels in those areas based on star-rating. I would pick the hood you want and bid like $95 a night or something. Start from there. When I fly to canada I always use Hotwire and I usually get really good rates on really nice rooms.
Chicago (The Loop)
4* Hotel Allegro (previously 3.5*)
Amenities: Boutique, Restaurant, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business
4* Hotel Burnham (previously 4.5*)
Amenities: Boutique, Restaurant, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business
4* Palmer House Hilton (previously 3.5*)
Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business
OR
Amenities: Restaurant, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business
(same as W Chicago City Center)
4* W Chicago City Center (previously 4.5*)
Amenities: Restaurant, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet
(VP now shows Hi-SPeed Internet, making this the same as the Palmer House Hilton)
4* The Wit
Amenities: Restaurant, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Spa
Chicago (Magnificent Mile – Streeterville)
4.5* Hilton Conrad (previously 4*)
Amenities: Restaurant, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business
(same as Inter-Continental and The James)
4.5* Inter-Continental Chicago (previously 4*)
Customer Favorite
Amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business
4.5* James Hotel (previously 4*)
Amenities: Restaurant, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Laundry, Spa
OR
Amenities: Restaurant, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business
(same as Conrad Hilton and the Inter-Continental)
4* Hard Rock Hotel
Amenities: Restaurant, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business
(Restaurant only added recently)
(same as Hyatt and Sheraton and Westin River North and Inter-Continental )
4* Hotel Felix
Amenities: Restaurant, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business, Spa
(same as Hyatt and Swissotel)
OR
Amenities: Boutique, Restaurant, Fitness, Smoke Free, Hi-Speed Internet, Business
4* Hotel Monaco Chicago (previously 4.5*) (moved from LOOP zone)
Amenities: Boutique, Restaurant, Fitness, Hi-Speed Internet, Business
Good Luck!
today is Matt’s big day and i couldnt be happier for him.
the last time i saw your boy he was in his tourbus in Austin munching on a pizza. he had just performed in a club called Prague during SXSW and i’m pretty sure he said something like “we havent played SXSW in 10 years, and i hope its 10 years until we play here again.”
on the long list of wonderful and unexpected gifts that blogging has given me, learning about matt and his music and becoming friends with him is one of the best.
may you enjoy your soccer and eat something better than pizza today, bro.
1. go on a date with a girl a fraction my age
2. join a gym after losing a bet with karisa
3. edit and organize the 800 pics i took of danielle
a. postponemnt
b. got drunk
c. fell aslep
hi im tony
with her man. why arent you reading her every word?
in just the last post shes gotten sick, she broke out in something, she had to take cough medicine
they are also stared at for her outfits and his mohawk
a guy asked me if Anton “was my brother?” I responded that he was my boyfriend. “Your friend?” …yes…yes, my friend. Boyfriends do not exist, you are either married or a whore!
They probably figured I was more the second considering I only ever saw ONE local female wearing a tank top, and that’s like all I wore…in addition to that, we were in a bar that was playing “Duece Biggelow Male Gigilo” one night and the channel airing it BLURRED OUT THE CLEAVAGE. CLEAVAGE! I must have looked like quite the lady-of-the-night with that kind of ish going on!
she learned that the above symbol is Hindi in origin
and her dude had to play a crazy game called Bravery where you have to put your arm out
and see if the guy cuts yr finger off, cuts your arm, or just punches you.
oh and the guy has a knife.
something the fortune teller didnt teller to watch out for.
and its raining. and the hotel cuts off the AC if the government hasnt paid the bill.
AND I HAVENT TOLD YOU THE BEST PART.
read it yr own selfs for pete sake. (nsfw, foul language)