I’m usually not one to poke fun at other people’s mistakes.  However, these t.v. news mistakes are too good not to share!

This first one would probably more accurate if Clinton was still President:

I’m sure Norah’s friends had a good time with this one:

This next won seams okay two me.  What about yoo?

A girl’s got to be comfortable, right?

Palin has really let herself go:

Those athletes never speak clearly anyway, so what’s the problem?

When I heard today of the passing of Tony Curtis, of course I thought of his roles in Some Like it Hot, The Defiant Ones..and another great movie that I loved as a kid, The Great Impostor.

But I would be lying to you if I didn’t tell you that the first thing that popped into my head was his role as Stony Curtis in an episode of The Flintstones. Betty and Wilma win a contest in which they get to have Stony Curtis as their “slave boy” for a day, because he’s making a movie called Slave Boy. Somehow Fred ends up being Stony Curtis’s stand-in, and you guessed it, wackiness ensues.

The fact that the world would learn of his passing on this day (of all days)  is an interesting coincidence. That’s because today is the 50th anniversary of The Flintstones prime time cartoon premiering. So wouldn’t it be great if I could find a youtube clip of that particular episode? I did find the entire thing on what I believe was the Japanese version of youtube, but had some trouble getting it to download.

So instead of Stony Curtis..how about a little Ann Margrock?

Numerous events and releases are set to take place celebrating what would be John Lennon’s 70th birthday October 9th.  Eight solo records, a greatest hits collection, and a four cd anthology entitled Give Me Some Truth hit stores October 5th all remixed by Yoko Ono and Jack Douglas.

Included in the re-issues; Power To The People: The Hits in various editions, The John Lennon Signature Box, Double Fantasy Stripped Down, and Sometime In New York City all reworked in New York and at Abby Road.

A new documentary entitled LENNONYC featuring previously unreleased material from Lennon will have a free screening in Central Park October 9th.  If you’re unable to make the pilgrimage to NYC catch the documentary directed by Michael Epstein when it airs November 22nd on PBS.

Words and music from John Lennon will be the Triple M Monday Double Feature October 4th. Hear two songs every hour Monday 2-7p and thoughts from Lennon in an interview given shortly before his death.

Blitzen Trapper with Pearly Gate Music

High Noon Saloon, 8:30PM, Sept. 29th | $14, more info @ trueendeavors.com

Blitzen Trapper blitzed (clever, I know) to the scene roughly ten years ago with their interesting blend of folk and pop, cultivated to produce 6 albums, the latest one titled Destroyer of the Void was released in June of this year.

You have to check out this video of their song “Black River Killer.”  Be warned, it does contain some graphic imagery.   But, it’s the coolest video I have seen in a LONG time. Click here for it.

Here’s a free download for “Dragon Song” which is on their new album and the demo of “Heaven and Earth.”

Blitzen Trapper has a unique blend of indie and rock ‘n roll.  Their latest record conjures up  Neil Young and Robert Plant, but Blitzen Trapper needs to be their own.  They should focus on their success in songs like “Furr.”

According to an interview with the website Inflatable Ferret, Blitzen Trapper’s lead singer Eric Earley has been playing music since the age of 3 so this will be a show that has some good musicians.  Wednesday night they will be playing at the ultra cool High Noon Saloon on Washington Avenue in Madison.  The show starts at 8:30.  See ya there.

Musical Influences:

Bob Dylan, Neil Young (they have been known to do covers of his work during shows), Sonic Youth,  and (obviously) The Beatles.

Why should you  go?

1. It will be nice to drink a beer/beverage of choice at a cool venue and enjoy a good show.
2. When someone at work asks you what you did last night, you actually have something to say besides, “Oh, I watched 6 re-runs of the Fresh Prince of Bel Air.”
3. They are a cool band and will play some decent songs.

Here’s another link for a free download:
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Ask any one that knows me and they will be sure to tell you that country music is near the bottom of my favorite genes; Drive by Truckers, however, are an exception.  Even though there was an abundance of camo and I was one among many to be wearing a red flannel shirt, DBT positively rocked it out last night at the Majestic.  Luckily for me this is not your typical ho-down, backyard barbecue country but more rock with southern country flair and I loved it!

The group said little between songs, instead letting their music speak for itself.  The set was filled with their signature brand of guitar frenzied and feet stomping rock-country, mainly those tracks off their latest album The Big To-Do.  Between the kick ass guitar solo filled anthems were some extremely touching soft spoken ballads that showcased the bands softer side.  While Mike Cooley and Paterson Hood are the forerunners of the group, it was good to see Shonna Tucker also get a chance to showcase her haunting voice.  The group also surprised the audience with special guest Kelly Hogan.  Kelly, an Evansville, Wisconsin native and current full time member of Neko Case’s backing band, had performed earlier with good friend Hood at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum.  Hood then invited her to join them at the majestic where she gave a hand in an earlier song and returned for the encore edition of “Angels and Fuselage”.

The spectators completely loved the whole show, but were most enthusiastic about Let There Be Rock, of course reserved for the encore.  The crowd was a spirited one, singing loud and proud and dancing to the point of almost becoming a mosh pit.  Drive by Truckers style of 70’s inspired alternative country is just what my fellow Wisconsin residents love.  This music seemed especially meaningful to the men present in the audience where it was easy to see many a bromance in full swing.  So guys the next time you’re having a boy’s night and are looking for some tunes to throw on, reach for some Drive by Truckers!

Check out some live footage of Patterson Hood performing That Man I Shot at The Wisconsin Veterans Museum below!

Thanks to the Majestic Theater for hosting another great show!

Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers are making their way to Madison!

Growing up with a miss match of influences from his dad’s record collection and his sister’s love of 80’s rock, Kellogg has burst onto the scene with an interesting flavor.  Artists like the Goo Goo Dolls, Josh Ritter, The Pat McGee Band and former tour mates Needtobreathe come to mind. It’s a blend of alt-country rock music with a poppy edge.

After releasing four solo albums Stephen was looking for true musical camaraderie.  He found it in Kit Karlson and Boots Factor. He met the pair at UMass-Amherst and formed the Sixers, or as they’ve affectionately become to be known the “Sk6ers” in 2003.  Since then the group has doing well for themselves, releasing multiple albums and having their tracks featured on shows such as Mercy and One Tree Hill.  They have recently added a fourth addition to the group, Sam Getz, to assist with guitar.  The four-sum released their latest album The Bear on Vanguard Records which was voted “Best of 2009″ by No Depression and JamBase.  Additionally they received the honor of being named 2009 Entertainers of the year by Armed Forces Entertainment.

After performing a little over 1000 shows together, Stephen and the Sixers pride themselves on high energy performances and showmanship.  The Sixers like to keep the audience guessing and alter about 70% of their set list every night.  That way there is always room for spontaneity and authentic memorable moments.  Although they all have their area of expertise they love to switch instruments throughout their shows.

This should definitely be a fun and distinctive live act and one you shouldn’t miss!

Check out this great video morning guy Jonathan Suttin shot during the rally.

From the AP:

President Barack Obama is urging college students at a Wisconsin campaign rally to stick with him and vote in the Nov. 2 elections, promising that “change is gonna come.”

Obama is trying to rally the Democratic base ahead of critical midterm elections that are expected to be dismal for the party.

Obama says Democrats who are upset with the pace of change he promised in 2008 should not let their frustration keep them away from the polls. He says that’s how the Republicans will win and that they will take the country back to the policies that led to the nation’s economic crisis.

Obama told his audience that change will come “but you’ve got to stick with me.”

President Obama made a stop in Madison yesterday afternoon to rally students to vote this November.  Lindsay and I were lucky enough to be guests of Mayor Dave for the event.   It almost felt like we were behind the scenes.   We weren’t in the holding area where the President was waiting to come out and address the crowd and we didn’t even get to meet him.  However, the picture on the left shows how close we were to the action.  I’d say we were about 120 feet from the President.

We felt like we were backstage watching him speak to the crowd.  It definitely gave me a different perspective on the whole event.  We could watch the reactions of the crowd without really being part of the crowd.  It was very cool.  I’d love it if someday those who are in disagreement with the President would come to a rally to hear what he has to say.  The President was obviously preaching to the choir yesterday.  Who am I kidding?  Every politician at every rally is always preaching to the choir.

I’m a supporter of Obama and believe in his mission, but yesterday I got a few things wrong.  I now know:

1) Mayor Dave Cieslewicz pronounces his name Chess-LA-Vich not Chess-LEV-ich.  Even Mayor Dave didn’t know he was saying it wrong until Obama said it properly during the rally.

2) The Packers and Bears did not play on Monday Night Football.  Obama mentioned the game and said it was on Sunday.

3) You hear what you want to hear.  I thought his speech was great.  It sounded inspiring to me.  However, people I know who aren’t Obama fans thought he sounded desperate.  They heard the same speech, but had a much different interpretation.

Bottom line:  We all speak and understand English, but he yesterday he was speaking two different languages.

The World Dairy Expo is in Madison this week..with farmers from all over the world coming here to learn all about new farming technology and genetics.

Now those of you who know me might realize that even though I grew up in a fairly small city in Wisconsin, I am not a farm girl in any way shape or form.

That was proven big time last year when Jonathan and I visited the World Dairy Expo, and Jimmy Voegeli, dairy farmer by day, rock star by night, tried to teach us a few things about farm livin’.

Find out more about Jimmy Voegeli’s band The Jimmys here.