X-mas is one week away. I guess that rules. Wal-Mart employees getting pancaked for some plasma TVs, the industrial-sized carbon footprint of the copious holiday-induced traffic, a general feeling of malaise, and not to mention the cliched but nonetheless important observations of the Santa Calus’ pervasive creepiness. Christmas is weird, and I don’t know if I like it.
So instead, I celebrate DMX-mas, which adopts traditions such as enjoying “‘X Gon’ Give It to Ya,” watching some of his excellent films, and drankin’ malt liquor. But since most of you don’t celebrate DMX-mas like Lana and I do, I’ll put together a poignant mix fit for the most “wonderful” time of the year. Have yourself a brain burnin’ Christmas with these whispy sleigh-worn canticles that don’t make me want to stab someone in the face with a morning star. Speaking of sleighs, remember that part in Citizen Kane when you find out that “Rosebud” was actually the name of Kane’s beloved sled as a child? This mix fits that mood sorta perfect… Continue reading ‘Merry DMX-mas: A Charming Holiday Mix’
Undoubtedly, the conventional lore, exponentially propelled by the documentary The Devil and Daniel Johnston, builds a towering mystique around Daniel Johnston – a troubled genius, a volatile and mysterious persona, a songwriter informed by mental illness, a musician catapulted to international success thanks to smart product placement by way of Kurt Cobain. But seeing him live is something else entirely. Seeing Daniel perform in an intimate setting like the Good Folk Festival on Saturday stripped away that mystique entirely. Continue reading ‘Daniel Johnston – 11.22.08 – Mellwood Arts Center, Louisville’
I’m ridiculously broke. Many of us in this tough economy can’t find a job, and I blame the baby boomers. I blame them for their economic policies, I blame them for forcing all their children to go to college so they can have a “real job,” I blame them for us not being able to get a “real job” after college because they oversaturated the market with their stupid post-collegiate kids while all of them still hold all their jobs since their aforementioned policies staved away all hopes of retirement – essentially, I blame them for me not having a job. They fucked my generation. Dammit, Mom and Dad!
See, Kenny Bloggins never blames himself for not having a job. He never thinks rational thoughts such as “hey, maybe I should’ve majored in engineering or computer science instead of fancy-pansy-writin’.” No, fuck that shit. Cognitive dissonance is the new black.
In the face of such bummer circumstances, however, Louisville has you covered, at least this weekend, for the third annual Good Folk Festival at the Mellwood Arts Center. It’s a serious lineup, headlined by Daniel Johnston. You get it all for $5. And since it’s an art festival as well, Daniel Johnston will be showcasing some new original art for the event. I don’t have any tattos, but if I were to get over my aversion to needles, I’ve always said that I would definitely go with the friendly little monster on Hi, How Are You.
The event kicks off TONIGHT and goes all weekend. Daniel performs tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m. I also must recommend local garage kitsch thrashers The Smacks as well. You can grab the MAC’s location on this blog’s new and nifty Venue Guide. Use it to also find Bloggins and friends at his Highlands Tap Room unofficial afterparty, broseph!
Oh, and dude, czech out this amazing photo I found on Last.fm. It’s good to be king. Continue reading ‘See Daniel Johnston Tomorrow in Louisville for a Recession Price’
