Archive for February, 2009

This Is How The Collector Scum Party

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Here are some rules to implement if you’re a huge nerd who wants to host a record-listening party like Mark did last evening. Magic cards and D&D are optional.
Rules:
- bring records you think no one else at the party has heard
- bring your own booze, or a yummy blueberry/boisenberry pie
- do your best to match [...]

Ride – Live Light

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

You know Ride, right? Well…you should. Ride were a British alternative rock band that band formed in 1988 in Oxford, England. The band were initially part of the “shoegaze” movement. Following the break-up of the band in 1996, members moved on to various other projects. In 2001, the band were briefly reunited for a [...]

Theater Review: RENT @ Pantages; Los Angeles, CA

Friday, February 27th, 2009

Looking to see a show at the Pantages Theater? BarrysTickets.com has great deals on RENT tickets as well as great deals on all Pantages Theater tickets
You all know the backstory, right? Nicci is mildly-to-moderately obsessed with this musical called Rent, which opened off Broadway in 1996, and made it to Broadway three months [...]

On Today, LOST, Gail Simmons & Top Chef

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

Hey, is it too soon to change the main banner image text at the top of this page to “Big In India?” Because I just got mentioned on some Indian news website for being an “influential” blogger. See for yourself!
That’s just one reason why things are looking very bright, my friends. It’s a [...]

Spring Is In The Air

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

Today marks a very important day in the life of a red-blooded American Boy. With the first box scores of the day, Spring Training officially began today. No more stories about how some middle-of-the-road ballplayer is “in the best shape of his life,” no more erotic tales of fringe-average pitchers learning to throw new [...]

Creston Spiers – Yesterday’s Parade / The Time Has Come

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

These songs were recorded directly from the 7″ record, so there might be a slight hiss, but it sounded fine to me. From Aquarius Records:
“Shame on anyone who somehow managed to miss the acoustic Harvey Milk instore, with HM frontman Creston Spiers tackling stripped down Milk tracks, Leonard Cohen covers, heck, he even covered “Three [...]

Found: A Letter From One Raver Girl To Another

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

In my new role at work, it is my duty to check the condition and price most of the records that pass through the store. By that I mean ensure the condition of the vinyl is up to standards, and note whether or not inserts are or are not included. Sometimes, weird shit turns up [...]