Jason Webley, Jeff Harms, They Might Be Giants, Pulp, Kinks, Blue Meanies, Old Peter Gabriel, Radiohead, Neko Case, David Lynch / Angelo Badalamenti, John Cage, Percy Grainger, Gustav Mahler, Stan Kenton, Count Basie
Bob Rokos has been doing stuff now for a long time. His first song was called "Big Hairy Ape" written for voice and badminton racket when he was only six years old! Then a bout with asthma nearly ended his musical journey as quickly as it started. It wasn't until he came back with vengeance with "ANTS!" in the 80's. This song was a turning point in Bob's musical career for it was the first time Bob recorded something on tape and it is still manages to be popular amongst two of his friends even to this day. He was then (or maybe still is) in the band Glassheads. You might remember the Glassheads hit's "Rocket Action" (performed in Doug's basement) or "My Dad is Texas" (performed at No Shame Theatre-Iowa). Bob is always writing music because if he doesn't he will go crazy. For years Bob would make albums for his friends and then one thing led to another and he became the resident sound designer for Trap Door Theatre in Chicago. Then some more things led to another and he ended up writing the music for the motion picture "Kwik Stop". Today Bob lives in Los Angeles and he still writes music trying not to go crazy.
We're trying to get the word out that the Back Home In Lahaina restaurant gig has been postponed due to a project we are working on.
But we have this coming up!
Tuesday, April 21 * 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Loyola Marymount University
The Living Room (Malone Student Center, on the ground level, next to the bookstore)
1 LMU Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659
Parking is free and available in all lots after 4:00 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public.
It's being presented by Asian Pacific Student Services, Hawaii Club, and the Gay-Straight Alliance.
Hey, Bob Rokos...I meant what I said about "if yer ever in Philly..."; it would be fantastic having you sit in on trombone. It would be vaguely reminiscent of something from our past, yes? Only far, far better. Anyway, I hope you are well- Erin P.S. Is Gilio still out in Cali? Ever see him? If you do, please give him my best.
Hey, check out our new song. . . please join our band before it's too late. We're looking for 1000's of people around the world just like you! History will harshly judge those who fail to act. www. foxycock. com
Hey, check out our new song. . . please join our band before it's too late. We're looking for 1000's of people around the world just like you! History will harshly judge those who fail to act. www. foxycock. com
Thanks for the add. ¶ People hear only what they want, so facts alone won't wake them; they'll need inspiration too. An echo of an echo of Buddha or Jesus becomes encrusted in ritual, and loses context and content. Still, we write what we can. Try to hear the questions behind people's questions. ¶ This world's diverse evils have a common root: Bullies, liars, thieves, and murderers — in market, government, and elsewhere — believe we're all separate, motivated only by self-interest, greed, fear. They want us to share that belief, for they use it to justify themselves, to keep us apart, to control politics and the economy, perpetuating war, poverty, and ecocide. Their power comes not so much from cabals as from trojan memes, ubiquitous propaganda, implicit in ads and in their framing of the news. ¶ But they're mistaken about our motives. You and I have found love inside ourselves and our friends. It's in everyone, if only we can wake them, for we're all one flesh and blood. Let's spread that vision, for until we do our other advances will be minor and temporary. The bureacracy of brutality cannot stand if we open the eyes of its workers. ¶ What is human nature? Our task is not just to describe what we see, but to choose what we hope to become. The ideological battle between love and fear shapes the world, and its outcome is not yet written. Watching, voting, shopping are not enough. If you haven't already, join the global conversation, in whatever way feels right for you. Worldwide enlightenment has no precedent, no rules; we must discover and erase them en route. Make love not war is as serious as Orwell and as light as "Chocolat." ¶ For a start, just talk with people; that may not sound like much, but really it's huge. Spread the word. Each of us knows only part of the song, but keep singing, hoping, resisting, questioning. Hand in hand, we may heal this world yet. — Eric
we can think of few things nicer than witnessing bob rokos belting out some heartfelt accordion crowd pleasers. thanks for playing with us and for us at the show the other night! see you soon...
your set at spaceland was seriously amazing! we were blown away. you really gotta get some more shows booked soon and share that rokos magic with the world!!!
"The energy of everything flows like the great rivers of the earth, naturally rolling and splashing, slipping and spiraling through the paths of least resistance toward the swelling, dreaming sea. Our life began in the waters of our mother's living womb. Grandmother Moon pulls and releases the ocean tides and the water in our bodies allowing energy and intuition to flow freely through our feelings and our spirits. Water has memory and is alive, responding to our emotions and healing old sorrows, teaching us playfully to release and renew. Water evaporates from the sea and transpires from trees to return as cleansing, life giving rain. All life needs clean water to survive. The spirit and sacredness of water is honored by all people who respect life. Swimming or floating in pools and lakes, streams and rivers our bodies and bright spirits receive the wisdom of water, honoring our emotions, remembering the love and mysteries of our source, embraced in wholeness and serenity."
"At Samhain, the Celtic New Year, we celebrate our connection to the spirit world, the beautiful energy realm that was the womb of our first stirring and the dream to which we are all returning. A seed dreams in the dark before becoming, and growing, fruiting, and later dying and returning to the earth. So too, the circle of our year begins as we reenter the dark of winter when we sow and nurture our hopes and dreams for the coming year. On this day the veil between the world of spirit and the world of matter thins. We honor our connection to the circle of life by remembering and welcoming our ancestors and all those who brought us love and joy, light and knowledge. We celebrate their gifts by sharing treats and giving to those in need. We meditate on our plans for the future and give thanks for all the gifts of the last harvest, those lives given for our nourishment. We solemnly remember those who have died for honoring the sacredness of nature, and send our prayers and good thoughts to those at rest and reflection in Summerland waiting to be reborn."
Three Things:
1. We're believing in your success, peace and joy!
2. Just published a podcast episode on "coming out" at www.GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com
3. We're playing at Four Olives Cafe in Long Beach tomorrow night
Wed., Oct. 17 from 7 - 10 p.m.
Four Olives Cafe
4276 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach CA 90807
(562) 595-1131
free street parking. reservations recommended and available for parties of 5+ only.
Quaint bistro setting. Great American classic cuisine: seafood, appetizers, salads
and vegetarian. Over 75 wines from Australia, California, New Zealand and Argentina.
Thanks and don't forget number 1 :)
With Blessings,
Siena and Toast
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