I love the theatre.
Like to shoot pool and I'm not too bad most of the time.
I am kind of hating this totally free form format...need more guidance about what to write. Kind of afraid I'm going to just put something crazy out there and someone's going to call the cops. LOL Just kidding. I don't have anything that crazy.
Music
Love my friend James Katz's music, who invited me here. Love Marwood, who are also here on this site.
Other things...Ani DiFranco, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks, Neil Diamond, The Carpenters (though not as much as when I was growing up), The Beatles, Elvis...as you can tell, my tastes tend to run toward the old school, but I do like some newer things too.
I just don't listen to a lot of radio...get introduced to new music through friends and jukeboxes out at places. It works for me, though I do sound a little behind the times sometimes.
Movies
Top three favorites in no particular order: Casablanca, The Princess Bride and The Sting. Recently I really enjoyed Kill Bill, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, 50 First Dates.
Like tons of older things too, How to Marry a Millionaire, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Blues Brothers, All About Eve...I love movies.
Television
Not been to into the reality craze til it came to The Apprentice and Last Comic Standing...the dating ones leave me cold. I just can't imagine taking something that emotional in your life and making into a game. The two I mentioned are more "job interview" kind of shows, and that's always kind of a game anyway. I like sitcoms, if they're good. And I have a Law and Order problem. It's probably good that I don't have cable or I'd never leave the house for watching every different incarnation of Law and Order that's on all the time.
Books
I love "Crime and Punishment" by Fydor Dostevsky. I just reread it recently and everyone was like, "Are you taking a class or something?" And I said, "No, I'm reading it for fun." Apparently people think it makes me hard core, but it's actually a really fun read once you get into it. Loved "Bastard Out of Carolina" by Dorothy Allison. Her other stuff is alright, but this one is great. I really enjoyed "The Alienist" and "Angel of Darkness" by Caleb Carr. I still think a funny read for women is "Sex Tips for Girls" by Cynthia Hymel. George Carlin's books are all really funny. And yes, I've started reading the Harry Potter series...liking it a lot. Charles Dickens is very good, if you can handle the fact that most of his stuff were written as monthly serials for magazines and he recaps at the beginning of each chapter. Enough about reading...it's good.
Heroes
I don't know if I have any...
I'm really impressed by Ani DiFranco and the way she's led her own career. I don't know...heros are hard to come by.
Michael Brunnock, hot on the release of his NEW album "Live In New York", will be performing at New York's premier Irish festival Wee Craicfest. A one night festival of live music & the best of Irish short films. Also on the bill this evening will be the one and only Mundy. The 10th annual WEE CRAIC will take place at The Studio at Webster Hall 125 East 11th Street, New York, Thursday , September 17th. Free Bar between 7pm-8pm. Doors 7pm Tickets available on TICKET WEB.
If any of you guys states side know who Rosey is you will be pleasantly surprised to hear that he is coming to New York this week to play a few gigs post Paddy's Weekend or is it to keep the party rolling.
March 22nd at The Scratcher Sessions, 8pm March 24th at The Rockwood Music Hall, 7pm March 25th at The Red Lion, 7pm March 26th at An Beal Bocht, 9pm
Our own Jenna Nicholls will be sharing the bill at The Scratcher Session this Sunday, so if your in New York this weekend come on down and support independent musicians.
The Craic Festival 2009 has invited FairplayCollective to play at this years Festival. All members will be playing in the round. The show is at The Mercury Lounge, March 14th at 8pm. This is the last night of the festival and Foy Vance is also on the bill.
What more can I say, a great night for music and film, with the odd star thrown in. Come show your support.
Hey Friends,
Let me take this moment to wish
you all a Happy Christmas and
here's to a better New Year.
So come on down to the lower eastside for
Brendan O' Shea's 2 last shows of 2008.
Brendan will have some special guests
and should make for a lovely evenings of
songs and music.
20th Dec. 8pm The Living Room (154 Ludlow ST)
21th Dec 7pm The Scratcher Sessions (209 E 5th ST)
Come and show your support for LIVE music.
Hey Friends, Mark Dignam will be playing
one of his rare New York shows at
The Scratcher (one of his favorite rooms).
We wish to see you there for songs and singing.
Sunday evening November 30th at 7.15pm
Please come and support LIVE music.
209 East 5th Street, Manhattan.
CULTURE BANDIT SOUL at the ZIPPER FACTORY on Wednesday November 12th. Art exhibit at 7:00PM/Performance at 8:00PM Sharp. Tickets $20. 336 West 37th Street, NYC. Reservations 212.352.3101
My computer has been down, so I didn't get to wish you well on your birthday! Hope everything is well! I will chat with you soon! Happy Belated Birthday! xoxo
Welcome to the 'Verse, Carter! You'll find your guides to be fine, kind, and goofy people of the highest quality. If you should ever find yourself in the NY/PA zone, do look up Milo, who's got a couple of laps round the Sun on you, and might be able to offer some pointers.
Give my regards to your most excellent parents, and wish them all the best on the adventure than awaits them.
We would love to see you at this event
come and show your love for Good Music!
