Black Cat Bone
Monday night, a couple of my friends and I headed out to The Continental Club for our weekly fix of The El Orbits.
We got there, only to find that a birthday party was going on for the guy that used to own Rockefellers. I was a bit sad to find out that it wasn't going to be an El Orbits night like it generally is and wasn't looking forward to the other bands (though, to be honest, I didn't even know who was playing).
Boy, was I in for a treat. The first band that was up was Diunna Greenleaf & Blue Mercy. They were incredible. Diunna is this awesome, sexy as hell, blues singer. As Katie put it, it was like we got a birthday present, it was so amazing listening to her sing.
It turns out that Diunna & Blue Mercy are having a CD release party in Humble this Saturday, which is pretty close to where I live since I'm stuck out in the suburbs in Spring. Here's the info from the website:
Twin Oak Tavern
211 E. Main St.
Humble, TX 77338
281-359-8687
Release party starts at 9:00
Like I said, she was awesome, so it would be well worth checking her out if you can. According to her site, there isn't another Houston show scheduled for months. Anybody want to join me? It would be a great little mini-blogger get together!
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Funny, I never realized how close I used to live to you. My parents still live in Spring, but now I live in Plano.
Sounds like some cool partying!
Posted by eliot at January 14, 2005 11:35 AM
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Free iPod Shuffle
I wasn't going to sign up, but Christine begged me to, so I registered for a free iPod Shuffle at FreeiPodShuffle.com.
It's a Gratis Network site and since I've got a free iPod, a free photo iPod, a free designer handbag, and a free flat screen TV, I know it's not a scam. You only have to get three users for the iPod Shuffle, so it should be easy enough to do.
They are so cute. You know you want one, especially for free. So go sign up here.
Just as a reminder, the complete list of free stuff that you can get (includes flat screen televisions, Nintendo DSs, TiVos, photo iPods, and more) can be found here.
As always, don't put your own referral links here. I will delete them!
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I'd sign up - but I already did the thing for Christine! BUT, you can help me get a free !!
Posted by don at January 13, 2005 12:09 PM
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Burn It - The Winter 2004 Edition
Time for the next Burn It CD Swap. Sign-ups begin now and, as always, please be sure to read the rules carefully before signing up! (And, yes, I know it's not 2004 any more, but with the new job and the holidays, this is a little late getting out.)
The Theme:
One of my favorite things, at least musically, is a good remix. Remixes are amongst some of my very favorite songs, so it's high time that I feature them as a theme. So, dazzle me with your favorite remixes by creating the Best Remix CD Ever.
I've had a couple of people ask me exactly what a remix is According to Dictionary.com the definition is: To recombine (audio tracks or channels from a recording) to produce a new or modified audio recording: remixed a popular ballad and turned it into a dance hit. With that in mind, I don't think covers should be considered remixes.
Ultimately, though, Burn Its have always been about making an awesome CD that you love and want to share with other people. So, if not every track that you put on there isn't strictly a remix, the world won't fall apart. Just make a good CD and actually send it out to you group members (lots of people have been bailing on their groups. Don't be That Guy).
Here's how it works:
After the sign up period, people will be put into groups of 4. You will then receive an e-mail from me telling you the names and addresses of the people in your group. You burn 5 identical CDs. Keep one for yourself and send the other three to the other people in your group and one to me. New Rule: Since so many people have been complaining that they haven't gotten CDs from people in their group, I am now requiring that you send one to me so I can keep track of who sent them out and who didn't. I hate to do this, but it seems the best way to keep track. You should then receive three new CDs from the other three people in your group.
The rules:
- You should have a blog. I would like this to be a fun way to connect people in the blogosphere. If you don't, go over to Diaryland or Blogspot and start one for free.
- If you're not going to follow through and make your CDs, please don't bother signing up. It would be a shame if one or two people ruined this for their group. If you signed up last swap and didn't send your CDs out, don't sign up this time.
- You must live in the US or Canada. If there's a intrest in this in other areas, I may do a swap at some point down the road that includes other countries, but I'm going to limit it to the areas where I know most of you guys live.
- If you live in the US, you should be willing to ship to Canada. If you live in Canada, you should be willing to ship to the US. The postage is a teeny bit more, but nothing that's going to break the bank.
- Remember that most people can't play mp3s in their car, so make sure they're something that will play in a standard car stereo. I tend to use .cda or .wav files. I have put together a list of Burn It resources for those not familiar with making CDs.
- Please be sure to put your name, URL, or e-mail on your CD somewhere. I got several last time that I liked, but have no idea who sent them.
Guidlines on creating your CDs:
- Include a track listing. If someone like an artist, they might want to buy more music by them. Let us know who it is.
- Fill up the CD as much as you can. There's 80 minutes on a blank CD. Don't half-ass it and make a 30 minute CD.
- You should definitely use a jewel case when sending your CDs to protect it during mailing. You can get them cheap anywhere.
- I know a lot of people are graphically inclined, so feel free to make your CD a work of art.
- Don't be afraid to put on "cheesy" music. If you like it, others probably will too.
- Don't be afraid to put on music that no one has ever heard before either. Billboard or MTV may never have known this music, but you did, so that's what counts.
If you've gotten this far and you still want to sign up, send an e-mail (change the AT to an @ in my e-mail address) to me and make sure you reference the swap in the subject line. You must include the following information (please send your info even if I already have it):
- Your name
- Mailing address
- Your blog URL
- Your e-mail address
- New requirement: If you want to be in one group or two. (You can send the same CD to each group. You don't actually have to create two different mixes.)
Sign-ups will continue through end of day Thursday, January 20th. By Monday, January 24th, I will send e-mails to everyone letting you know who is in your group. You should have all of your CDs burned and in the mail NO LATER THAN Friday, February 18th. This gives you at least a full three weeks to create and ship CDs to your three group partners and me.
Please spread the word! More people equals more music! Just be sure to link to this URL, because eventually this entry will cycle off the main page. Also, feel free to swipe one of the buttons here and link it to the category page here.
If you have any other questions, you can e-mail me or leave a comment.
Special thanks goes out to Alison for both the inspiration and allowing me to use most of her rules and guidelines.
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Interseting theme, but alas one I cannot participate in. I have all of 1 remix song. Guess the remix craze is lost on us old farts ;).
Posted by Howard Hill at January 12, 2005 06:33 AM
as usual, i'm in! emailing you my details shortly...
Posted by tj at January 12, 2005 08:27 AM
Maybe I'm just an old fart, but what's a remix? How is it different from a cover?
Would it be like the songs of the group Big Daddy (http://www.bigdaddyfan.com/), who took songs and put them to a new beat? Or something else?
Posted by Julia at January 12, 2005 04:13 PM
damn you, Kymberlie! I told myself that I wasn't going to do this one b/c I always procrastinate and send my cds out late. but you had to go and pick my favorite thing in the world. this is going to be one kick ass cd with the collection that Boy and I have, I assure you. I may even have to do 2 cds to fit everything I want to use.
Posted by girl at January 13, 2005 07:14 AM
OK, dang it, I'm in. I can't pass up remixes!
You should maybe expand your definition to include Mash-Ups (they are a form of remix, yes?). Though you then may need to explain what a Mash-up is....
Posted by PromoGuy at January 13, 2005 12:32 PM
This is good, but can I suggest that you include people from Europe. We can be in our own groups. The only (small) thing will be that we will have to post one cd to the US (yours). I don't see why it would be a big deal.
Posted by bbm at January 13, 2005 06:46 PM
You know I'm in.
Posted by nastybastard at January 16, 2005 12:05 AM
Julia,
Fundamentally, yes a remix is a song with a different beat. Many times they will take the song as it was originally done and put down some dance beat stuff to make it more appealing to club goers for dancing.
Posted by Howard at January 16, 2005 08:37 AM
There's more fun with Mix CDs over at the Mix CD Exchange... http://www.fiveandtwenty.com/cdx/ ... come on by...
Posted by Spike at January 19, 2005 12:00 PM
Timing kinda bad right now...and my only remixes are of Britney and some other pop princesses, lol! Can't wait to join the fun next time.
Posted by KP at January 26, 2005 11:59 AM
damn... too late?
Posted by Liz at February 2, 2005 02:04 PM
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Happy Birthday, Matt!
Today is the day that Matt finally turns twenty-one! It's a shame that he no longer lives in Houston so I could take him out for a drink!
Matt, as soon as your back in town, let me know! I promised you a drink in a jazz bar to celebrate your birthday way back in the day (man, like a year ago maybe?), and if you have any free time, I'd love to uphold that promise!
Happy birthday, Matt! You are a wonderful, talented, sweetheart of a guy and I hope you have a wonderful day!
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The Song Meme-ory Games Answers
I just realized I never posted the answers to the Song Meme-ory that I posted last month. Sixteen songs were guessed correctly, leaving nine of them unguessed with KB getting the most correct with four right answers.
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1. Sitting in an armchair with my head between my hands. Wouldn't have to be like this if only you'd understand. The Cranberries - Wanted; guessed by Syd
2. Just try to see in the dark. Just try to make it work. To feel the fear before you're here. The Cure - Close To Me; guessed by Somewhat
3. Two dozen other stupid reasons why we should suffer for this. Harvey Danger - Save it For Later
4. You've got to bet on yourself, now star, 'cause that's your best bet. 311 - All Mixed Up; guessed by KB
5. Miles and miles away from your touch, aching everywhere. Drill - What You Are
6. I believe that fate has brought us here and we should be together, babe. Macy Gray - I Try; guessed by Kelly
7. My heart is yours. It's you that I hold on to. Coldplay - Sparks; guessed by Rain
8. Softly in the distance nothing stirs about and the night is filled with the sound of a whipporwil. Shenandoah - Sunday in the South
9. Boy, you best pray that I bleed real soon. How's that thought for you? Tori Amos - Silent All These Years; guessed by Meredith
10. See the pyramids along the Nile. Watch the sun rise on a tropic isle. Bob Dylan - You Belong To Me; guessed by Mark Smith
11. When we make love it seems a little desolate. It's hard sometimes not to look away. Dido - Stoned; guessed by KB
12. It lit up the fish like rain and rained them down on me. The Cure - Hot! Hot! Hot!; guessed by KB
13. I'll take my chances, I'll take it day by day. Let the curtain fall I'm out of love that's all. Nelson - I Can Hardly Wait
14. Don't you know, it's not easy when you gotta walk upon that line. INXS - What You Need; guessed by Pierce
15. I hate to look into those eyes and see an ounce of pain. Guns 'N Roses - Sweet Child 'O Mine; guessed by RedJen
16. Four in the morning, you're still wide awake. Just can't shake, shake, shake your headache. Ivy - Lucy Doesn't Love You
17. I'm the chill that never left your spine in the building where you live and breathe. Quarterflash - Take Me To Heart; guessed by Kimberly
18. Your knees'll start shaking and your fingers pop like a pinch on the neck of Mr. Spock. Beastie Boys - Intergalactic; guessed by Meredith
19. I may not drive a fancy car or be a famous movie star, but all of that can fade in the morning light. Donny Osmond - If It's Love That You Want
20. The telephone is screaming. Won't she leave me alone? The Police - Mother; guessed by Pierce
21. I scream long and hard, "Won't somebody help me?" The Motels - Shock
22. You've got your mother's cheekbones and your father's crooked smile. Her Space Holiday - Something To Do With My Hands
23. Ain't nothin' better. We beat the odds together. Shania Twain - Still the One; guessed by KB
24. I know you really loved me but, you see, my hands were tied. Leonard Cohen - Waiting For the Miracle
25. Who would of believed that you where part of a dream? Barry Manilow - Can't Smile Without You; guessed by RedJen
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