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Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 09:34:43 am
I'm sitting here staring at the radio in utter astonishment cuz Dickie Barrett just played "Belly Of the Whale" by Burning Sensations AND THEN he played "Lucky Number" by Lene Lovich. Just when I thought Indie couldn't spring anymore musical surprises on me..
Speaking of surprises, whaddaya think about the series finale for "Lost?" The scene where Walt was taken away by the people on the boat was downright scary-and what's the deal with the Monster? It sounds like some antiquated roller coaster.
PUBLISHING NEWS-
My collection of erotic short stories "Seduced And Abandoned" is now available from Renaissance E-Books-Buy it at Fictionwise
http://www.fictionwise.com/ebooks/eBook31402.htm
Also, new article posted at Suite101.com-Rock Music
Fu Manchu, Big Elf Chelsea Smiles concert review
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/rock_music_new/116069
And for all you mainstream, "American Idol" types, I'm giving away 3
"Totally Hits 2005" CDs. The CD features songs by Fantasia, Kely Clarkson, Maroon 5, Simple Plan,etc. Details here-how to enter info at bottom of page
http://www.suite101.com/contest.cfm/rock_music_new/588
Sunday, May 22, 2005 - 09:41:05 pm
"Born To Boogie" finally released on DVD in the US on June 7th.
http://www.borntoboogiefilm.co.uk/about/index.html
Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 10:58:51 pm
A good site for lovers of the the odd, quirky and occasionally disturbing film:
http://www.twitchfilm.net/
Speaking of which, "The Great Rock N Roll Swindle" is out on DVD in the U.S. today. Hallelujah! No more watching acheesy third generation video copy of a friend's VHS copy--
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0008G2748/qid%3D1116395485/sr%3D11-1/ref%3Dsr%5F11%5F1/102-0137462-5642527
Monday, May 16, 2005 - 09:21:52 pm
Tomorrow is L.A.'s mayoral election. It's not even a "lesser of 2 evils" situation. It's worse than that. To quote George Kennedy at the end of "Earthquake"-"This was a great city...once."
Just finished another press release after a spiffy day of reading non-fiction ("Lollipop Lounge" by Genya Ravan and one of the most depressing books ever written "The Other Hollywood:The Uncensored Oral History of the Porn Film Industry" by Legs McNeil & Jennifer Osborne), and editing romance novels. Had a lovely lunch at Taix (Louisiana catfish) did yoga, housework and counseled a friend who may or may not be going through menopause(!!!)
Saw a rockin' show at the Knitting Factory on Friday-Fu Manchu, Big Elf and the Chelsea Smiles. Good show, but nothing can top the fond memories I have of seeing Atomic Bitchwax, Electric Frankenstein, and Raging Slab at the Continental in NYC in '99. Also interviewed Deena Weinstein, the author of "Heavy Metal: The Music & It's Culture." The interview will be posted shortly.. A fitting metal-oriented Friday the 13th...
Friday, May 13, 2005 - 09:39:31 am
I love Sweden!!! They got some gorgeous guys there-and yes, I've actually listened to their music...
http://www.supergroupies.com/
Thursday, May 12, 2005 - 07:33:27 am
This will never happen in L.A., despite all those reaper on the cell phone pics you see ...
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7829341/
Friday, May 6, 2005 - 07:56:38 pm
New Article "Marianne Faithfull-From Teen Angel To Rock Legend" is now posted on Suite101.com-Rock Music
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/rock_music_new/115801
Also, I had to add a new Jonesy Jukebox page and archive the Oct 2004 one. The page covers shows from May 2nd on....
http://www.jadeblackmore.com/jonesymay05.htm
Wednesday, May 4, 2005 - 01:47:24 pm
Forgot to tell you--
New review for "Broken Rose" up at Fallen Angels--
http://www.fallenangelreviews.com/April2005/Michelle-BrokenRose.htm
Wednesday, May 4, 2005 - 01:03:51 pm
Got back from my brother's wedding in Chitown a few days ago-the ceremony was beautiful and no, they didn't play "Proud Mary" at the reception, but you haven't lived til you've seen a bunch of 60 year old church ladies do the Electric Slide. Did I ever mention my brother & his wife met through Match.com? They should do a commercial for 'em. Also,I had a good view of the transmitting tower for the local ABC station from my hotel room window. Yes, I stayed at a Hilton hotel-checked for a Bible in the desk drawer, but found Conrad Hilton's biography..
Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 07:54:49 pm
Where can I get certified as a new age guru to the stars?
http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/Music/04/27/santana.firing.reut/index.html
Leaving for Chicago in a few hours. Yes, that's right, no Coachella or porn/glam metal convention for me, baby, it's a weekend in the dreary Midwest..got the car back Monday and celebrated with breakfast at IHOP..Yes, I know, what an exciting life..oh BTW got loge tickets to see Paul McCartney at Staples Center in November..
Sunday, April 24, 2005 - 10:23:13 pm
Why is it that legitimate freelancers, promoters,publicists and other show biz types WHO LIVE IN L.A. have a hard time getting studio people to answer an e-mail, but some schlub from Milwaukee who lives in his Mommy's basement can get through and defraud the studios and innocent people who thought they were giving money to a charity....
http://www.jsonline.com/news/metro/apr05/320779.asp
Friday, April 22, 2005 - 11:08:58 am
Funny, this is from Craigslist New York. Sounds like more of an L.A. thing, you know, topless horseback riding..
http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/crg/69527855.html
Hmm, Jessica Simpson and Johnny Knoxville- seems like a perfect match to me. Maybe they could double date with Britney and Kevin.
http://nypost.com/seven/04222005/gossip/pagesix.htm
I came to the realization last week that one of my best friends is an SUV driving, Starbucks drinking, cell phone talking, plastic surgery addicted soccer Mom. Now there's absolutely nothing wrong with that as long as you admit it. And she won't!!! She thinks of herself as some kind of free spirit. Can you be a desparate housewife and a quirky goddess at the same time? I mean you'd have to give up either the SUV or the Starbucks to do that. Drink some green tea. Drive a mini-Cooper instead.C'mon, get creative!
Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 12:41:18 am
Was at the Desmond Dekker show at the Knitting Factory last night. It was a blast to hear "The Israelites" live. It was the last song, of course...then I take a cab home ($12 for a $7 cab ride. Thief!!) When I get home I find out the car's transmission blew up... In work-related news, April and I are recording a radio show/Podcast sampler when I'm in Chicago, the Divas are getting a grant & I have such a backlog of articles to finish its not funny. Got a migraine Monday after spending six hours Sunday night finishing up product descriptions for a website. Hey, at least, I'm too busy to get into trouble..
Quote of the Day-
"Are all the salesgirls at Victoria's Secret in Manhattan Brazilian, or is that only in Hollywood?"
P.S. Bought a lovely white sparkly bra with pastel appliques at VS and a push up black bra with cute black vinyl straps. Darling!1
Sunday, April 17, 2005 - 01:23:34 pm
I want this job!!!
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7526212/
Friday, April 15, 2005 - 10:07:13 am
Old is the new young..at least in the music business
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl
Thursday, April 14, 2005 - 10:54:54 pm
New Rock Confidential column (New Bands, CD/DVD reviews) is up (under my "real" name, MM)
at
http://www.rockconfidential.com/GreatNewBands.html
BTW, got my eyebrows waxed today. Looks good, not Marilyn Manson-esque at all. Got a few outfits chosen already for the photo shoot, & a photographer, now all I need is a good makeup person and it's time to go!! Also, I'm trying to figure out what to wear to my brother's wedding. "Wear black," sez Troy "You're the devil spawn of the family." Smart-ass. Gonna be staying at a HILTON hotel while I'm back in the Midwest. April and I will be hanging out for a day or so. Maybe we'll bump into "Fred Garvin, male prostitute" in the hotel bar.
Thursday, April 14, 2005 - 08:10:48 am
Another tragic cell phone and car story. From an article in the Chicago-Sun-Times:
A Chicago public school teacher who taught young children for more than 20 years was struck and killed by a Metra train Wednesday after plowing through lowered crossing gates while talking to her husband on a cell phone, officials said.
"She drove her car through the gate, breaking it, and was struck by the oncoming train. She was killed instantly," Metra spokeswoman Judy Pardonnet said. "Sadly, [her husband] was on the scene immediately. She was speaking to him on the phone, and he apparently was on the other side of the tracks.
"This is so tragic. Every indication is that she was too heavily distracted. That is a problem with cell phones."
For rest of story, go here:
http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-train14.html
Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 09:57:57 pm
Just caught the debut episode of Pammy's new sitcom "Stacked" and I liked it. Good characters, cute premise and Pam looks great. Not overly made up like an East Village drag queen. How long it'll last is anybody's guest.
Yesterday, Troy and I went out for some scrummy Mexican food (and Mexican coffee) at El Compadre, then ventured east to go to Amoeba. Well, Sunset was roped off by the cops between Vine and Cahuenga. Seemed some genius tried to rob the Wells Fargo. Of course, the fact that the field office for the FBI was next door may have contributed to the robbery being foiled so quickly.
"I GOT SAL IN THERE!!"
WEBSITE ADDITION
I've added a celebrity/quasi-celebrity gossip and link round-up (with pictures) here:
http://www.jadeblackmore.com/Quirkyrnr.htm
Monday, April 11, 2005 - 08:46:34 am
Petition to save CBGBs
http://www.petitiononline.com/landmark/petition.html
Saturday, April 9, 2005 - 05:11:08 pm
Great NYC oriented blog...
http://cityrag.blogs.com/
Friday, April 8, 2005 - 08:33:08 am
New stuff added to the site:
CD/DVD Reviews- Ramones, Peter Ulrich. more from "Ray" and new bands to check out-Starlit, Caesars, etc.
http://jadeblackmore.com/newbandsreviews.htm
New smut-well, not really, it's an erotic horror excerpt from "Third Rung of Hell"
There are hundreds of self-improvement books/how to make it in show biz books written every year.Most of them are fluff, but I think this gal (a writer for the New York Post, no less) has summed up the basic tenets of how to lead a fufilling life with this Top 10.. #7 is the one that trips up, most people. If I may add my two cents, it's the people who are LESS than you that will put you down and trip you up. So NEVER SETTLE.
http://www.nypost.com/seven/04072005/entertainment/23027.htm
Quote of the day:
"It's like living with a hybrid of your Grandma, the Comic Book Guy from "The Simpsons," and a cartoon character with steam coming out of his ears!! I need a break!"
http://www.jadeblackmore.com/openingdaydno.htm
http://www.jadeblackmore.com/openingdaydno.htm