I really dig all sorts of music. Problem is, when I hear something I like, the radio doesn't backsell it (That is, they don't say who it was or what the title is. Wankers!)
Last CD(s) bought:
Ringo Starr: Liverpool 8
10 Things I hate About You Soundtrack (Oldest daughter had me watch it, and the music was kewl)
In my collection: Jethro Tull, Frank Zappa, Elvis, the Beatles, the Monkees, Foo Fighters, Puddle of Mud, The Jets, Def Leppard, Night Ranger, Cheap Trick, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Green Day, Kenny Loggins, The Police, U2, Movie Soundtracks, The Smithereens, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Johnny Cash, Dr Demento Stuff, Weird Al Yankovic, The Doors, Blink 182, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Off Kilter, Saliva, Three Days Grace, Blue Man Group, Boston,
Movies
Last movies seen: Night at the Museum: Battle for the Smithsonian
Last DVD Bought/watched: Wrestlemania 25
All time favs: Casablanca, Star Wars (the original first three) Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Young Frankenstein, Caddyshack, The Music Man, Grease, Indiana Jones Series, Cannonball Run, Star Trek (new one!)
Television
Books
Currently reading this book:
Street Gang: The Complete Story of Sesame Street by Michael Davis
Currently reading this Graphic Novel:
Star Trek Countdown (a prequel to the current movie)
Last Books Read:
Star Trek: A Singular Destiny by Keith R.A. DeCandido
Last Grahic Novel read: Larry Marder's Beanworld WAHOOLAZUMA! (Dark Horse)
About me: Hello! I'm Joe aka Krayz. I owned a comic store from 1992 to 2001 (Hot Comics St Paul), which I sold. I also just closed a second store (Krayz Comics & Stuff), cause it just wasn't working!
Currently, I'm on the road working for the TSA's National Deployment Force. Where am I now? I'll blog about it, when I can!
If you're around on Thursday, December 10th, we are playing a show at Mario's Keller Bar. I don't know if you've been there, but it's a very cool place. It's a comfortable space, the room sounds great and they have a stellar beer selection.
Also, we will be playing ALL NIGHT! We'll play some funky, bluesy, and soulful music. We'll project live video onto a 9 ft screen. We'll play some older material that hasn't been heard in awhile, as well as some brand new songs that've never been heard. All bets are off!! We'd love it if you'd come down and listen/party with us!
I was going to go camping over the weekend, but this is definitely NOT camping weather. So me and some friends went to check out Dueling Pianos. Those guys are amazing - they can play just about any song that's been on the radio between 1950 and 2005.
Speaking of music, I wanted to let you know about a show we have @ Station 4 on Friday, October 16th. We are debuting a project called Sonic Transformations. It is a series of audio-visual performance pieces. The first one is called "AN OBJECT TO CRAVE". It features live music and visuals based on a short story about life, love, loss, fantasy, obsession and death.
Another group of mine, The Magnetrons, which plays an exciting and innovative Livetronica set (i.e. STS9, Disco Biscuits, The Histronic) will also be playing. The night will be full of creative, interesting, high-energy music, good drinks and good times.
Here's the info:
Blood Root Mother - "An Object to Crave" w/ The Magnetrons & Thought Thieves Friday, October 16th Station 4 201 E 4th St St Paul, MN 55101 9pm / $5 / 18+
I just wanted to stop by to say hello and give you a little update on what Blood Root Mother is up to! We will be recording an EP of new music in August, and we recently finished recording a live DVD. The DVD is currently unreleased and I actually just saw it for the first time a few days ago. It features the last two performances with Tony Ellis still alive, and some footage from the tribute show we played on the night of his funeral.
There are some cool covers, as well as some NEW music that will be on our upcoming EP. We're very excited about the new music and we'd like to share a sneak peak with you. Here's a video of a new tune called Run Bobby Run:
Thor... with Kenneth Branagh directing. Still I hold out more hope for that then for the Conan movie... apparently Brett Ratner is directing. Yes, the man who brought us that big pile o' poo, X-men 3.
Oh! And have you seen the latest trailer for Star Trek? Looks awesome!
Hello! I'm making sure my MySpace friends get a chance to see that my three, done-in-one comic book short stories are now discounted as a set at http://www. Aazurn. com, including Xeric winner "Jazz: Cool Birth!"
If not for the overwhelmingly positive reviews on all three, I wouldn't have the guts to use our friend space for a shameless plug, but here's a chance to save some $, or at least have a look.
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and if you celebrate any other seasonal holiday, best wishes there too. If you had to work, I hope your work went well. If it did not go well, I wish you support and understanding. If you have found yourself alone, may you find comfort in a strangers smile or gentleness.
Hey, thanks for becoming part of my "friend" space! I'm looking to get more plugged in with creatives worldwide through this social network.
My Xeric grant winning book "Jazz: Cool Birth" is now in September's Previews for preorder at comic shops, a murder mystery in a 1957 jazz bar, with art and type based on '50s album cover design, dig? Bebop for your glims.
Info about comic books as a business and focused ramblings are at ComicArtistsDirect. com. "Adam Among the Gods" and "Seductions" have just been made available to buy online at Aazurn. com. The Aazurn Publishing Saga, a step by step account of creating and selling these comics is there, also.
I'm looking forward to exploring the MySpace pages of all of my new "friends" (Man, does that sound square).
Thanks for the add!!! Join us, Dawn of the Dead's Tom Savini, Hellboy's Doug Jones and other horror stars for "A November to Dismember" at Crypticon 08'!! Nov 14,15,16 2008 Roseville Minnesota www. CrypticonMinneapolis. com .... MORE GUESTS ADDED SOON!!
Well, I WAS going to be visiting in August, but my dad (who promised to let me use frequent flyer miles) crapped out on me again... as usual. Pity, I was really looking forward to a trip home - and introducing the little one to the wonders of the Minnesota State Fair! :)
Have you ever really THOUGHT about flamethrowers? Their very existence proves that at some time, somewhere, someone said to themselves, "You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I'm just not close enough to get the job done..."
Thanks for reminding me about that! I've been done with them since Saturday, and I'm ready for the rest! So far, I think the series may have usurped Preacher as my favorite non-superhero series.
