Tenth to the Moon

One of the more interesting bands out of Atlanta right now is Tenth to the Moon. Sounds of old, sounds of new, synths, drums and lots of imagination. Mitchell Foy (King Kill 33, Pineal Ventana, Terminal IF among other projects) is at the helm with a revolving door of members and contributors. Doug Hughes is the other constant. New cd is due out on Aug 7 2008 with a FREE show in Atlanta at the Star Bar. Stickfigure is releasing the cd. Definitely something different to check out!

Myspace here

Recent Interview Here

Stickfigure

Tenth to the Moon Video

No Age - Atlanta 07.03.08

I was a bit drunk and didn't feel like making my way to the front. So for your enjoyment I give you my lazy pictures from the Atlanta No Age show at Eyedrum.

Gamelan & Indonesia

I have traveled to Indonesia a few times now and am always anxious to return again. I am always blown away by the amazing music that is heard all over the country. Although it varies a bit from the Eastern islands back to the West the root seems to stay the same. I find the Balinese style of Gamelan the most interesting. To me at least, it seems more frantic and urgent than the Javanese styles.
Usually when i travel I get turned on to at least one local "pop" band that has made a name for themselves. On my last trip to Indonesia it was Peterpan. I actually like their stuff but I am sure it has a lot to do with where my mind is at when I heard them for the first time. I was traveling with a local named Adrian across Flores island in Eastern Indonesia on our way to the town of Moni. The drive lasted for a few hours winding around mountain passes with only room for one car most of the time. Smells of sulfur from the active volcanoes and moisture from the dense foliage with the occasional person selling local liquor "arak" on the sides of the road.
so for your enjoyment:


Indonesian Kecak Mp3

PeterPan - TakBisaKah Mp3

Javanese Gamelan - Pladrang SriKondur Mp3

Teenage Jesus & the Jerks Reunion

Went up to NYC to see the reunion show for Teenage Jesus & the Jerks. Friday June 13 at the knitting factory. I really thought I would never see these songs performed live and wow did I enjoy it!
Jim Sclavunos was on drums, Thurston Moore on bass and of course Lydia. The banter between the audience and Lydia was exactly what I expected. Loved every minute of it.
Below is a few minutes of video I took. enjoy....

Pineal Ventana Goodies

Here a two tracks from my old band, Pineal Ventana, first full length Living Soil realeased in 1995 I think. (Bad Memory) Give them a listen. More PV stuff to follow as I have time.
Mp3's
Negate of Want
Indica



Buy cd's Here

Love to Travel?

Some usefull links for travel deals around the world. All you need is the time.
SkyAuction
Airpass Deals within Asia
Kayak Flight Deal Search
Bangkok Airways...Great Deals within Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and China
AirAsia...Discount Carrier SE Asia
IntraTours...International Fare Deals
Discount-Airfare.com
Airbrokers...Deals on RTW Tickets
Have Fun

Some interesting links

I have been bad about updating this Blog lately. Sorry for that! This holiday season has been a hectic one for me.
So on that note Happy Holidays to all and a safe New Year.
The above pic was taken in Northern Laos, Feb 04. Laos is a great place to visit for budget travelers. Lots to see, nice people, ancient temples and ruins, Beautiful rivers and limestone mountains and best of all great food found cheap.
Below are some links you may want to check out. Some disturbing some informative and some just plain stupid
Phnom Penh Police Blotter
TV Torrents...Closed
Free MIT online classes
Lenore Cartoons
Salad Fingers cartoons

Amazing Race 6 to Begin

Nov 16 Amazing Race 6 begins!!!!!

Where is the Scene Gone?

So i went to see The Chinese Stars play a show last night at the Cotton Club of all places. They are touring with Kill Me Tomorrow and Moving Units. Moving Units is supposed to be getting quite a buzz right now. I thought they were good at what they did but t was nothing new and different. The Chinese Stars played first to a dismal crowd of about 25 people. Granted it was a tough night as Blonde Redhead & The Cramps were both in town that night. Also, it was a Tuesday night. I thought the fact that it was an 8pm show might bring more people out for it. I was way wrong. There was hardly anyone there. They crowd did enjoy the bands and stood up close to the stage at least.
Chinese Stars sounded really good. To bad there was no one there to see it. No wonder bands skip Atlanta so often when they tour. As a whole I think our fair city doesn't support touring up and coming bands that well. Especially when the said bands are a bit out of the norm. Kill Me tomorrow was pretty cool. Bass, guitar/effects and stand up drummer/effects. I felt the sound got muddy at times but that is to be expected with a sound like that and sound men who have never heard you. Again Moving Units i felt was good but nothing new and exciting.
Anyway the crew all crashed at my place for the night. We ended up at the Majestic for a quick bite then 3/4 of Chinese Stars headed to the Clermont Lounge and the other 1/4 came back to my place for the night. The others came over after their Clermont encounter. The usual, sleep in till almost 2pm. Down some bitter coffee then grab another bite at The Earl before they hit the road for Winston Salem. They are really sweet guys who i have kept in touch with for probably 6 years now.
Craig and Eric from Chinese Stars used to be in Arab on Radar. Jeff from Arab on Radar is in a new project called Made in Mexico.Steve plays in Athletic Automation.
They headed to Winston Salem and I headed home to crawl back into bed cause I was beat. Back to work in the am. Later

Mount St Helens Cam
The Chinese Stars
Made in Mexico

October Already

Wow I can't believe it is already October. The year is just flying by as usual. Seems like only a few months ago I was in Laos but that was in Jan. Lately I have been getting the travel itch bad. I find myself browsing the stories of other backpackers and travelers to Asia. I am so ready to head back for a month or so.
Not to much has been going on this week. Work was fine as usual. We are preparing to start out big catalog project. Every 2 years we produce a 250pg color catalog of all our product. Some pages have 50 items on it so it is a big task! I think I need a trip before we get started full steam to get my head in the right place.
Tues brings on some friends of mine from Providence RI. They play in a band called The Chinese Stars. Pretty cool stuff. I planned ahead this time and took the day after off of work. They are crashing here and don't have another show till Thurs in Roanoke VA. Should be a good time.