This is a song I wrote a couple of months ago called Lucid Dream. I have worked the last week or so on just laying down a really rough demo version of it here in my home studio. Song, lyrics, music and all is still a work in progress… but please enjoy.
I stumbled upon this a couple of months ago and was blown away. Then I pulled it up a few nights ago to show a friend and figured I would post something about it here on the blog. To see a “hand drawn” paint job on a car that costs somewhere in the neighborhood of $190,000 is simply quite stunning, but the level of intricacy is even more astonishing.
Apparently the design was hand done with a sharpie on this Lamborghini in a 2 week time period. Then sealed with a clear coat for protection. Simply amazing. For more information and detailed photos of the car check this out: http://www.flickr.com/photos/vodcars/sets/72157603104900070/
Check out Bon Iver in a cab in London. Cool video. Cool song. Really cool idea. The Black Cab Sessions
I was pleasantly surprise to see Heath Ledger’s name in the nominations for an Oscar: not as a tribute to someone who has passed but rather because he did such an amazing job as the Joker in last summer’s The Dark Knight.
I was also surprised at the number of nominations (13) that The Curious Case of Benjamin Button received. It definitely deserves every nomination it received, I was just surprised at the sheer number. Brad Pitt did an amazing performance, and the movie (though slow at a few points) kept me captivated for three solid hours.
I am finally finished with my newest painting: Silver Wings. It is second in my seasonal series. Mediums used in the painting are, in addition to Acrylic paint: baking flower, leaves, pipe tobacco, dirt, vanilla extract, blueberries, book pages, and a few other elements as well. I am planning on waiting until the spring to start on the third piece. In the meantime I have already been commissioned for a couple of paintings in the Atlanta area. So, I will be starting on these next. Here are some more shots of the new piece:
Well, first of all I can’t believe that it took me 2 months to figure out that Third Eye Blind has released a new EP. I mean, they were my favorite band through college. But come on - it’s been almost 6 years since they put anything out. It was early 2003 when Out of the Vein was released, so imagine my pleasant surprise when I ran across Red Star - the new EP by Third Eye Blind. It is only 3 songs… but wow! It is right there in that same vein as 3EB’s early stuff. I especially love the track Non Dairy Creamer - classic Third Eye Blind. And once again Stephen Jenkins has produced some top-notch, catchy pop songs. Check it out if you get a chance: www.thirdeyeblind.com
Well, whether you’re Republican or Democrat (which I’m neither), Conservative or Liberal, Black or White, we can all agree that today was a very significant day for our nation. Barack Obama was sworn in as the first African American President in U.S. History, and I for one am proud to be an American. As the 44th President of the United States, President Obama deserves and requires our respect, honor, and prayers. And I plan on supporting him on his quest to bring the U.S. back to a respectable place among the World’s nations.
Saturday night was the highlight of my weekend in New York City as I was able to see the Scottish band, Frightened Rabbit at the Bowery Ballroom in Manhattan. First of all, enough cannot be said about the Bowery Ballroom - it truly is an amazing venue that is somewhat reminisce of the Tabernacle here in Atlanta, just slightly more intimate with better seating up top. Adam and I arrived right as the doors were opening and were able to snag some of the best seats in the house on the balcony right above the stage.
The last few times I’ve visited New York City I have meant to stop off for a meal at this lovely little restaurant in Greenwich Village (they don’t take reservations), but I always seem to be too busy. So, today being in the City once again, a friend and I stopped off at The Spotted Pig for brunch, and it was amazing.
Having read reviews on The Spotted Pig in culinary blogs that state the food as 4 star and one of the best places to eat in all Manhattan, I went in with high expectations. But the results did not disappoint. The environment is vintage Greenwhich Village, the service is superb, and the food is absolutely grand. I picked me up a T-shirt as well (which is not cheap), but I had to take away some souvenir from my first Spotted Pig experience. And I can guarantee you, the next time I’m in Manhattan I’ll be back at The Spotted Pig for more.
According to Pitchfork Media and Ryan’s own blog, the musician and frontman for the Cardinals is giving up music (at least for a while). According to Ryan Adams, he is tired of being taken for granted and has had serious issues, one of which is his hearing. So, at the end of the current tour with the Cardinals (the last show is at the FOX Theatre in Atlanta in March), Ryan will be setting his music aside. Read more at Pitchfork Media here: http://www.pitchforkmedia.com
