If memory serves (which it may not) the Pastafarian (Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster) holiday of "Holiday" started at midnight and runs to, or through, Jan 1.
May you be touched by his noodly appendage!
- I was exhausted last night. Got home from work at midnight but couldn't sleep because my brain wouldn't shut up.
- I decided to read. I finished "Confederacy of Dunces". then my brain wouldn't shut up about "Why do people like that book?! I mean, seriously, someone needs to name ONE good thing about it - cause I found NONE." Man, I hated that book. Really, what did the rest of you see in it that I didn't?
- I took sleeping pills at 4am
- Which made my goal to wake up at 8a pretty much impossible. When my alarm went went off, I reset it for 9a
- Then for 9:30a
- But the neighbor's housekeepers showed up around 9:05 and, as usual, made so much noise that I went ahead and got ready for work.
- Despite hell traffic, I got to the office at 11a. Hoped to leave around 3 but I knew that wouldn't happen.
- I didn't know that I'd end up working, doing a lot of complicated paperwork, till 6pm. I still had more to do but I was brain fried.
- Remembering that I hate everything I own (or it doesn't fit), I stopped to buy something to wear to a club party tonight (Nicole and one/some (??) of her students will be pole dancing and I was put on the VIP/guest list) - a club party in The OC (where everyone is tooooo fabulously cool to interact, so why was I even thinking of trying to look "good" or fit in?)
- I hated everything the store had but bought 2 dresses anyway (as expected, one that was really really really boring/matronly on hanger looked the best on my body). Keep in mind, I almost never wear dresses - making this an extra bad choice - but I don't know if the club allows nice jeans and everything else in my size was too "office" or casual. Options for fat people are really limited - nice when you don't want to spend money; sucky when you want to look good.
- Came home to find that the housekeepers didn't come today. My phone had 4 missed calls from Juan, the owner of the business, but not a single message. I don't know if the key wouldn't work, or they had a bigger client ask them to clean for Tday, or what. Like I said, no message. I'm already annoyed with them (don't think they've mopped the floors since their first visit - about 6 months ago; they've never wiped down the counter backsplashes; and they never clean the windows or refrig - even if I've gone out of my way to make sure there's little else for them to do) so I think it's time I start asking around about other services.
- Anxiety continued to build to a minor panic out about getting ready for the club party... prep time getting shorter & shorter (in reality, I had a couple hours to get ready & to drive there) and I was less & less in the mood to deal with it. Result - physical paralysis due to mental hyperactivity (thinking instead of doing).
- Decided to take a shower in hope that I'd chill out a bit
- While showering, I realized I was planning to take a xanax to relax, followed by a speed pill to stay awake, followed by drinks at the bar to take off the edge from the pill, followed by driving after drinking (the speed pill might have kept me coherent enough to drive but there would also be extra amounts of drunk drivers to avoid - and extra cops to catch all of us), followed by a pain pill once home (cause clubbing would surely have wrecked my knees) and probably another xanax to get to sleep. All because I didn't want to flake on Nicole AGAIN.
- I realized that flaking on Nicole AGAIN was a much healthier option - esp when vegging and early-to-bed sound super appealing. So that's what I did (or am doing). I've never been a total flake to someone before, to anyone, but I almost always standing her up (but only when I know there are tons of other people showing; I would never flake on someone if it was 1:1). I'm not proud but realized it's kind of fun being on the other side of this experience for a change (people routinely flake on me)! I'm going to stop RSVPing YES to her events so I won't be a flake anymore - and maybe I'll be the happy surprise by showing up when not expected!!
I never made reservations for Thanksgiving dinner anywhere. In fact, I never even bothered to find out which restaurants are going to be open and/or serving Tday dinners tomorrow. So my guess is that I won't be having another turkey dinner; more likely fast food or nothing (the only food I have in the house is protein bars)... which is perfectly cool by me. Though rum or vodka, LOTS of rum or vodka, sounds really good. Wish I had some now!
Happy Thankgiving to all the US peeps. Happy Thursday to those not in the US!!
Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY
Monday, November 30, Music impresario Herb Alpert and Brasil 66 singer Lani Hall have been making music together -- personally and professionally -- for years. We'll hear about their musical union as they share songs that have inspired them as guest deejays on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Wednesday, December 2, Australian singer Daniel Merriweather first came to our attention when he appeared on producer Mark Ronson's debut release. Morning Becomes Eclectic listeners will be treated to live exclusive tracks from his forthcoming album when he joins Jason Bentley at 11:15am.
Thursday, December 3, Fink started out as a techno trip-hop artist then peeled back the layers until he found his inner troubadour. Armed with his guitar, he'll perform new songs for Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Monday, December 7, Critically-acclaimed newcomers Cold Cave are playfully morose -- creating dark, danceable, experimental synthpop with serious hooks. Hear this “band to watch” perform live on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Wednesday, December 9, London-based quartet One Eskimo opened for Tori Amos on her recent tour and will melt our hearts with sonic inspiration and beautiful songs on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Thursday, December 10, Music pioneer Lou Barlow was a founding member of Sebadoh and Dinosaur Jr. He joins us to perform songs from his latest solo project on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
KCRW.COM PRESENTS
Fri, December 11, FIERY FURNACES at THE MUSIC HALL OF WILLIAMSBURG in NEW YORK CITY.
KCRW PRESENTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Fri, November 27, JULIAN CASABLANCAS AT THE PALACE THEATRE.
Fri, December 4, FINK AT SPACELAND.
Sat, December 5, SARA WATKINS AND TOM BROSSEAU AT LARGO AT THE CORONET.
Fri, December 11, BAND OF SKULLS AT THE TROUBADOUR.
Sat, December 12, GRANT LEE PHILLIPS with SARA WATKINS AT THE HOTEL CAFÉ ON.
Sat, December 12, BRETT DENNEN AT THE WILTERN.
Sat, December 12, JOHN DOE with JILL SOBULE AT THE ACTOR’S GANG.
Mon, December 14, MEW AT THE MUSIC BOX AT THE HENRY FONDA.
Wed, December 16, ZERO 7 AT THE ORPHEUM.
Fri, December 18 and Sat, December 19, OZOMATLI AT CLUB NOKIA.
Thurs, December 31, POLLYN and DENGUE FEVER AT THE MINT.
Fri, January 8, SONIC YOUTH AT THE FOX THEATRE IN POMONA.
Sat, January 9, SONIC YOUTH AT THE WILTERN.
Fri, March 12, BRANDI CARLILE AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES, ANAHEIM.
Sat, March 13, LUDOVICO EINAUDI AT THE BROAD STAGE.
Famed Chef José Andrés shares his personal soundtrack as part of KCRW’s Guest DJ Project. His exuberant personality is on full display as he celebrates cultural diversity, passion for his homeland and a song that captures his “internal rhythm.” He was so excited to talk about music that the conversation continued into the hallway after we were done recording. Check out this Guest DJ set from a real culinary innovator, TV host and Chef at LA restaurant Bazaar.
The full set is available streaming, for download and as a podcast (with a transcript) here.
RR
UK production and remix team Simian Mobile Disco made a rare daytime performance this morning, claiming they have a band rule to never play before dark. They also declined to allow video because their live show is a spectacle they couldn’t recreate here (though they say they would’ve considered it if we had a “ginormous laser”). The band is touring in support of their sophomore release “Temporary Pleasures,” which includes guest spots from many artists they’ve encountered in their work as producers from Alexis Taylor of Hot Chip to Chris Keating of Yeasayer. The pair were on their own this morning, giving us a pre-Thanksgiving treat.
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KCRW TOP 50 FOR WEEK OF 11/23/2009
1 ZERO 7 == Yeah Ghost >> [Atlantic]
2 QUADRON == Quadron >> [A:larm/attack]
3 COLD WAR KIDS == Behave Yourself >> [Downtown]
4 BIBIO == Apple & The Tooth >> [Warp Music]
5 BANHART, DEVENDRA == What Will We Be >> [Warner Bros.]
6 AIR == Love 2 >> [Astralwerks]
7 FORRO IN THE DARK == Light A Candle >> [Nublu Records]
8 XX == Xx >> [Xl]
9 FINK == Sort Of Revolution >> [Ninja Tune]
10 FAT FREDDY'S DROP == Dr Boondigga & The Big Bw >> [Drop]
11 VEIRS, LAURA == July Flame >> [Self Release]
12 JONES, NORAH == Fall >> [Blue Note]
13 PETERSON, GILLES == Havana Cultura - New Cuba Sound >> [Brownswood]
14 ORCHESTRE POLY RYTHMO DE COTONOU == Echos Hypnotiques - Vol 2 >> [Analog Africa]
15 NDEGEOCELLO, MESHELL == Devil's Halo >> [Mercer Street]
16 SPAIN == I'm Still Free >> [Self Release]
17 BUILD AN ARK == Love Part 1 >> [Kindred Spirits]
18 WASHED OUT == Life Of Leisure >> [Advance]
19 ROYKSOPP == Junior >> [Astralwerks]
20 VAMPIRE WEEKEND == Contra >> [Xl]
21 K-OS == Yes >> [Last Gang Records]
22 BOWIE, DAVID == David Bowie >> [Virgin Records]
23 DAPTONE COMPILATION == Daptone Gold >> [Daptone]
24 TRUS'ME == In The Red - Sampler >> [Prime Numbers]
25 KING COYA == Cumbias De Villa Donde >> [Nacional]
26 CASABLANCAS, JULIAN == Phrazes For The Young >> [Rca]
27 MASSIVE ATTACK == Splitting The Atom Ep >> [Virgin]
28 SWELL SEASON == Strict Joy >> [Anti]
29 ATLAS SOUND == Logos >> [Kranky/4ad]
30 GRAY, DAVID == Draw The Line >> [Mercer Street]
31 CASH, ROSANNE == List >> [Manhattan]
32 LUSINE == Certain Distance >> [Ghostly International]
33 HEAVY == House That Dirt Built >> [Counter]
34 FLORENCE & THE MACHINE == Lungs >> [Universal Island]
35 FANFARLO == Reservoir >> [Self Release]
36 MASON, STEVE == All Come Down >> [Advance]
37 TAHITI 80 == Activity Center >> [Human Sounds]
38 AGUAYO, MATIAS == Ay Ay Ay >> [Kompakt]
39 NEON INDIAN == Psychic Chasms >> [Lefse]
40 EDITORS == In This Light & On This Evening >> [Fader]
41 GIFT OF GAB == Escape 2 Mars >> [Cornerstone]
42 HELLSONGS == Hymns In The Key Of 666 >> [Despotz]
43 ASTATKE, MULATU == New York - Addis - London >> [Strut]
44 LISSIE == Why You Runnin Ep >> [Fat Possum]
45 FARRAR & GIBBARD == One Fast Move Or I'm Gone >> [Atlantic]
46 CLIENTELE == Bonfires On The Heath >> [Merge]
47 SHAFIQ == Shafiq En A-free-ka >> [Plug Research]
48 RADIO NOVA COMPILATION == Nova Tunes 2.0 >> [Nova]
49 STOLEN IDENTITY == Lovely >> [Advance]
50 THAO WITH THE GET DOWN STAY DOWN == Know Better Learn Faster >> [Kill Rock Stars]
Famed Chef José Andrés shares his personal soundtrack as part of KCRW’s Guest DJ Project. His exuberant personality is on full display as he celebrates cultural diversity, passion for his homeland and a song that capture his “internal rhythm.” The full set is available streaming, for download and as a podcast (with a transcript) here. José on Mr. Jones by Counting Crows: “I do believe that every person has internal rhythm that you need to understand, and it’s not easy to understand. Once you understand what your rhythm is, I believe you start behaving better in life on every level. I have a feeling that Mr. Jones is the one that has my rhythm. And every time I need to find that rhythm again, I will put that song on, but every time I put it on, it’s like finding again an old friend. And we need to start thinking about music in those ways. Music is more than just notes that sound in our ear drums. Music can be a great companion and you should establish a kind of a relationship with that music, almost like talking to the music. And that works for me, helps me find my way in life." Upcoming, we’ll hear from Alice Waters, Susan Feniger and more:
Love:
- Art & Tea (aka: Alice in Paris), upon hearing that I had not rec'd a package in the "15 Things Swap" took it upon herself to put together a package (after already having assembled & sent the one she was assigned to), so that I would not be left out of the exchange. Not only was this extremely generous spiritually but also financially - shipping alone was $20!!
- Pics of the "15 Things" to follow - my web enabled phone is MIA at the moment so I had to take them with the old phone
- Said package arrived at a perfect time as a lot of events and experiences had combined so that my mental status was (is?) 90% negative and I had recently decided NOT to give to charities this holiday season. Not a penny!! Her act of kindness restored my faith in (some of) humanity enough so that, today, I donated Tday dinners for 6 local families.... that's 24 people getting a free meal thanks to her.
- Some of the items she sent were just perfect for me (I've been planning to buy a new, heat-resistant spatula - but she sent one!). One made me laugh cause it was so off base (a kitchen scrubbie... we all know I don't clean!! lol (I'm sure the housekeepers will put it to good use.))
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12/06/09 Disney Hall Los Angeles, CA
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Songs range from borderline country music to Dylan-type folk. The later is especially true when one of the band member breaks out the harmonica.
They ended their set with "Wishes and Stars", my favorite song from Harper that I've heard. Instead of doing that fake-leaving-the-stage, they just stayed on stage and played some encores. The last song is a cover of "A Message to You, Rudy", who you & I probably know as a ska song by the Specials (but it's originally by Dandy Livingstone).
So this was the last night of their national tour. It sounds like they've been very tired, some even looked relieved, but they were certainly very happy to be playing in front of an audience. The band admitted that this was one of the better crowds, considering that they've played a few shows to "five people".
Trivia: Touring drummer Russell Simins, best known for being in Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, is from Minnesota.
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Songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller join KCRW DJ Gary Calamar this Sunday, November 29 at 10pm for a chat about their new autobiography. "Hound Dog" chronicles their time as writers in the Brill Building, penning classic songs for Elvis Presley (Hound Dog), The Coasters(Yakety Yak), Ben E King (Stand By Me) and Peggy Lee (Is That All There is).
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