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Archives for January 2011

Nash the Slash and Iggy Pop interview

January 31, 2011 by Chris

Here is a rare video of Nash the Slash and Iggy Pop interviewing themselves after a concert in Calgary Alberta sometime in 1982. I think it was 1982 because Nash was on a North American tour with Iggy Pop from February-April in 1982.

They just appear to be having a great time in each others presence. I’m not sure what they’re getting at or if there is any purpose to the interview but it sure is entertaining at times! In one section someone alludes to the fact that it is being shot in a local TV studio somewhere in Calgary.If anyone out there knows more about the video please tell me, I’d love to find out.

Nash can’t remember, but he thinks there are serious stories to be told here, but..he…can’t…. remember. Jim…..Help!!! Just kidding. Iggy and Nash remember everything that happened over the entire six week tour, but they refuse to incriminate each other.
Nash the Slash’s Gravesite

At one point in the video, they show us some of the finer points of yoga and stretching. Come to think of it, they may have been the forerunners of the 20 Minute Workout video’s? Remember that show?

The video is very poor and grainy at times, I’ll warn you now.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGZnP_oNVko

A couple of years ago I had the pleasure of meeting the man, without the bandages, at a local patio. It was so cool to finally meet a boyhood legend that it left me speechless … yes speechless!

Keep on Jammin’




Filed Under: Canadian, Entertainment, Great Bands, Humor, Music, Musical influences, Musicians, Rock History, Television, Toronto, Toronto Bands, Video Tagged With: 1980s, alternative Rock, calgary, FM, Iggy Pop, Progressive Rock, punk rock, real wild child, toronto band, wild one

Happy Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day

January 24, 2011 by Chris

Ok this is way out there but Happy Bubble Wrap(B.W.) Appreciation Day!

Ah come on, everybody loves B.W! You have to admit that at least once in your life you saw a piece of B.W. just sitting there in front of ya, looking right back saying, Ah come on over here and get a little fix! Nobody’s watching.

Many years ago I ran a Computer VAR warehouse when the company was first starting up. I was looking for an in to this company so I took it and ran with it. Anyway, we had tons of bubble kicking around the place. We had it in large long rolls, small pouches for RAM and loose pieces everywhere. When things got a hint stressful, bang, bang could be heard throughout the warehouse. It also helps to stop smoking … I heard that somewhere.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Adk7pcR8004

So for some of you out there that might require a little bit of a B.W. popping fix, then this link is for you!

Keep on Popping!

Filed Under: Culture, Entertainment, Humor, Recreation, Video Tagged With: appreciation day, bubble, bubble wrap, funny, Humor, humour, odd, wrap

Kitty Rock guitarist

January 19, 2011 by Chris

For all those who like to Rock … we salute you! This one kitty band sure has a lot going for it. The look and attitude are there, all that’s missing is a few more. The only thing that this Rocker is probably addicted to is cat nip!

Rock and Roll Kitty

Don’t ya just love the mini Marshall Amp, the hairdo and that wild look in killer Kitty’s eyes!

Keep on Jammin’

Filed Under: Entertainment, General, Humor, Music, Recreation Tagged With: cat, funny humor, guitarist, humour, kitty, little rocker, rock and roll, small rocker

Music might be the best way to a man’s heart?

January 16, 2011 by Chris

So there is a new study out by Canadian researchers at McGill University in Montreal that says music helps the brain release the same feel-good neurotransmitter dopamine. It’s just like the ones we get when we partake in our favorite foods, sex or, for some amount of us out there, illicit drugs. Got that ladies, maybe it’s time to get out of the kitchen and go take up an instrument that will allow you to make some wild music with the one your with? Oow, I bet I’m in a little trouble for that one! Just kiddin’ … kind of.

Music triggers the same pleasure-reward system in the brain as food, sex and illicit drugs, according to Canadian researchers who have been peering into minds of music lovers.

They’ve discovered the feel-good neurotransmitter dopamine is released when people listen to their favourite music, be it rock, jazz or classical.Montreal Gazette

I found this piece in the Montreal Gazette and it caught my eye. It’s called Sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll? You may just need the music: Study by Margaret Munro just this morning.

To read more about this topic check out this Health Canada link.

Keep on Jammin’

Filed Under: Entertainment, Health, Home and Lifestyle, Music Tagged With: dopamine, McGill University, montreal, neurotransmitter

Austin City Limits moving to new location

January 13, 2011 by Chris

So the longest-running music series in American television history, Austin City Limits (ACL) is getting quite the upgrade and a new larger studio. The Moody Foundation of Galveston has donated a large sum of money to ACL for new HD production equipment and to boost seating from 320 to 2,750. Through their donation the Foundation gains the naming rights to the theatre to be called the Moody Theatre

Ok, I get it, they might want to upgrade/replace the old studio by how are they going to replace that feel that you get with a smaller much more intimate venue?

Not that I’m against the advancement of music halls but why don’t the designers work with what they have? Don’t they have the expertise and technology to do it correctly?

I’ve been a huge fan of ACL’s for so many years now that I can’t remember the first time I’ve ever seen it. The bands that they had were amazing. The complete listings of bands that have performed must be HUGE. Just check out some of the line ups that have been there on the Rolling Stone website, there’s no way you can read them all!

So check what I consider the best show ever to grace the stage at the famous Austin City Limits stage!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3Cc-EoybFY

Keep on Jammin’

Filed Under: Concerts, Entertainment, Music, Musical influences, Musicians, Recreation, Rock History, Television, Video Tagged With: ACL, austin city limits, austin texas, Moody Foundation of Galveston, moody theatre, rolling stone, studio

One nice Medieval looking Guitar

January 10, 2011 by Chris

This is one hell of a Medieval looking guitar that I found. The wood carving is extraordinary to say the least. I wonder what the artists sees in the wood that allows him/her to extract such a beautiful work of art out of it? If I had the time and the tools, I’d love to take a crack at creating a guitar as distinctive as this one.

mid evil dragon guitar

I wish that I could find a profile shot of this guitar. When I look at the volume control buttons in the bottom left of the guitar, it seems like they are counter sunk into the body. Does it look like that to you? If you look closely at the bottom right of the guitar near the rhythm pick up, it’s furthest pick up to the right, there is a coat of arms there. Is it me or does the writing look like it’s written in Arabic? Anyway, this thing looks awesome! The person that would suit this one perfectly would be my dear old friend Eddie! I hope you enjoyed it.

Keep on Jammin’


Filed Under: Custom Made, Guitars, Instruments Tagged With: Custom Made, guitar, hand made, hand made guitars, Medieval, one of a kind, unique, unique guitars, wood carvings

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