I was going to give you a summary and all that crap. But I ran out of time. I did upload the photos and made goofy comments on them.
Hey, quit bitching. We're lucky we even took photos. Next year we're skipping the camera totally and drawing daily comic strips of our adventures.
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Enjoy. Make comments on them. Flikr comments make me feel giddy and make my fingertips tingle.
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Monday, June 19, 2006
Why Am I The Last To Know?
Listening to this great song from 1970 by this obscure soul/funk band, I wonder how I never knew about it. Clearly someone in 1989 was listening and borrowed (it's too big to consider a "sample", it's a lift) a section from the breakdown at roughly 1:45. No writing credit is given to this band. Ah, the early days of sampling.
Ballin' Jack - Found a Child
Ballin' Jack - Found a Child
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Why Not? The Ditty Bops
What the hell, I'll just complete the female trifecta today by bringing up The Ditty Bops. Oh, how to describe them? Dust Bowl Jazz circa 1932 with a snarky punk attitude? Hard to say.
But, more importantly, they have a new album out called Moon Over the Freeway, which I still need to buy. And they are on tour.
But not just any tour, oh no. They are doing The Bicycle Tour. The girls and their band are pedaling their way across the country and playing music for the masses along the way. And they are doing some serious climbing as well. I mean, they are both riding a Surly. I think it's a Cross Check. Check out the blog or this blog and see how serious they are about this tour.
And, come on St. Louis, get them a venue! I'm hoping they'll come through STL via the Katy Trail, as that's on my normal route. If I see anyone riding under a black flag, I'll certainly give my allegiance.
Now, to complete the trifecta, a video for "Wishful Thinking" (nothing from their new album is out yet:
But, more importantly, they have a new album out called Moon Over the Freeway, which I still need to buy. And they are on tour.
But not just any tour, oh no. They are doing The Bicycle Tour. The girls and their band are pedaling their way across the country and playing music for the masses along the way. And they are doing some serious climbing as well. I mean, they are both riding a Surly. I think it's a Cross Check. Check out the blog or this blog and see how serious they are about this tour.
And, come on St. Louis, get them a venue! I'm hoping they'll come through STL via the Katy Trail, as that's on my normal route. If I see anyone riding under a black flag, I'll certainly give my allegiance.
Now, to complete the trifecta, a video for "Wishful Thinking" (nothing from their new album is out yet:
The Pipettes
This is my new favorite neo-pop-punk-retro-girl group. Full disclosure: I'm a total sucker for a girl sporting the sixties mod look.
The Pipettes first album will be out on Memphis Industries next month and I'm quite looking forward to it. Below are some videos for the band. I feel like they're picking up where April March left off. And in some cases, with a few changes, I feel like these songs could have easily have been performed by The Shangri-Las. Or the Ramones, for that matter.
Pull Shapes (the new video):
Dirty Mind (this one has a kind of Get Happy Elvis Costello vibe):
Your Kisses Are Wasted on Me (my personal favorite):
The Pipettes first album will be out on Memphis Industries next month and I'm quite looking forward to it. Below are some videos for the band. I feel like they're picking up where April March left off. And in some cases, with a few changes, I feel like these songs could have easily have been performed by The Shangri-Las. Or the Ramones, for that matter.
Pull Shapes (the new video):
Dirty Mind (this one has a kind of Get Happy Elvis Costello vibe):
Your Kisses Are Wasted on Me (my personal favorite):
Cat Power on Letterman
Verdict: At least she doesn't seem batshit crazy like she usually does. She neither burst into tears and ran off the stage, nor did she berate the audience and throw whiskey at them. They didn't show her before or after the performance so she may have been babbling incoherently as is her wont.
I'll say this, Chan is adorable as hell. And you can't argue about her voice. Damn the woman can sing. And she can write. Her new album, The Greatest, contains some of the best blue-eyed soul released this decade. But the dancing? What the hell? She looks like she's auditioning for a Lucky Charms commercial.
Still, she sounded great and it's surreal to see her on mainstream television.
I'll say this, Chan is adorable as hell. And you can't argue about her voice. Damn the woman can sing. And she can write. Her new album, The Greatest, contains some of the best blue-eyed soul released this decade. But the dancing? What the hell? She looks like she's auditioning for a Lucky Charms commercial.
Still, she sounded great and it's surreal to see her on mainstream television.
Sunday, June 11, 2006
I'm Back
We arrived late last night, despite horrible thunderstorms for the last 70 miles or so.
Verdict? Awesome. Secluded cabin great. Secluded small town at the backdoor of the National Park? Fantastic. Quite accidentally we ended up staying in one of the most quietly friendly cycling towns we could have wished for. Drivers actually gave cyclists space on the roads and, get this, waited behind them while they took their turns at stop signs instead of trying to squeeze past them. The day we left I must have seen at least 30 riders out there, not including those on the local trail that ran parallel to the main drag.
I saw a bear. It was about 50 yards away from me and all I was wearing was a pair of lycra shorts and a cycling jersey. While moisture wicking had been important up until that point, and I love my bike . . . I had never wished to be in a car more in my life. All joking aside, that was an amazing experience. I'll put together the highlights and load the photos to Flickr.
Those who know me may be surprised to know that I would now prefer to visit the National Parks than go to other tourist areas I've been associated with. I had that much fun.
Oh, and the best part? Check this out:
Now that's a good time.
Verdict? Awesome. Secluded cabin great. Secluded small town at the backdoor of the National Park? Fantastic. Quite accidentally we ended up staying in one of the most quietly friendly cycling towns we could have wished for. Drivers actually gave cyclists space on the roads and, get this, waited behind them while they took their turns at stop signs instead of trying to squeeze past them. The day we left I must have seen at least 30 riders out there, not including those on the local trail that ran parallel to the main drag.
I saw a bear. It was about 50 yards away from me and all I was wearing was a pair of lycra shorts and a cycling jersey. While moisture wicking had been important up until that point, and I love my bike . . . I had never wished to be in a car more in my life. All joking aside, that was an amazing experience. I'll put together the highlights and load the photos to Flickr.
Those who know me may be surprised to know that I would now prefer to visit the National Parks than go to other tourist areas I've been associated with. I had that much fun.
Oh, and the best part? Check this out:
Now that's a good time.
Friday, June 02, 2006
Vacated
If you're looking for me I'll be on my bike here. Or here. Or all through here. Or I'll be eating food that I shouldn't be. Or playing with the girls at the cabin.
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