Those of you who have read my blog or have known me for a while probably know that i have had one dream that i have had for as long as i can remember - to become a rockstar. (Or to at least do something notable in the music world.) It is something that has literally consumed me for a long time, though i had really not done anything about it, until now.
My experience singing in the ’80s cover band that Jester got me involved with gave me the courage i needed to take the next step. At the beginning of April, i joined an original rock/pop band in San Francisco as the lead singer and co-writer. Some of you may have noticed that i suddenly stopped writing my blog at that time and didn’t write anything new for like 2 months. That’s because i was insanely busy writing songs with my new band, and we have already gotten to the point where we are ready to do our first show, and still working feverishly. We have already received attention and praise from one radio station program director, and we are ready to take San Francisco by storm. I know, it’s still just a dream and easier said than done, but i’m thinking positive and visualizing it as reality because i really want it to happen, and believe me, it will. And so, the process of becoming a rock star has begun!
I’m not ready yet to tell you the name of the band, but stick around. I’ll take you along on this journey and give you more info when the time is right. Wish us luck!
Watching this video by Say Anything for the song “Wow, I Can Get Sexual Too,” i find myself feeling a little bit dirty and confused… I try to listen to this song as a gay man, but it ends up touching the little naughty school girl in me! I should be put off by the lyrics, but watching the way Max Bemis uses his tongue, and the way he shakes that ass, and the way he smiles slyly into the camera… oh baby! He just has this very sexy thing about him that makes me giddy, and the incredible beat of the drums and the dancing Indian women turn me on, too! (Hee-hee!)
Umm, is that Henry Winkler in this video? Say Anything - “Wow, i can get sexual too”
Ok, i feel kinda silly because the new Incubus album Light Grenades apparently came out in November 2006, but i just recently discovered it, so it’s new to me. I found out about it by running across the video for “Dig,” a very cool video for a beautiful song. Their last album, A Crow Left Of The Murder, was pretty un-memorable for me, (I only listened to it once,) but Light Grenades definitely brings back that loving feeling!
The video for “Dig” is actually the product of a music video contest, so you will find many different videos on YouTube for this song, including an all-animation version of this video.
During the writing of this post, i had to take a short break to listen to my all time favorite Incubus song, “Aqueous Transmission” from Morning View.
I’m also including a “video” for the bonus track “Punch Drunk” which is not on the version of the album i got. Awesome song!
P.S. I’ve heard that Brandon Boyd is gay. Is that true? Anyone know?
I have seen Marc Broussard live twice in San Francisco and he blows me away! He takes Louisiana blues-rock inspiration and takes it to a whole new level, and his voice has to be heard to be believed! One of my favorite songs ever is “Rocksteady,” from his Carencro album. However, one of the greatest moments in the history of music by far is his song “Home.” I dare any person to watch this video and not feel an emotional response in your chest and throat at the part where he sings “You don’t know nothin’ about this!” It literally makes me lose my breath. The first time we saw him perform this live, he actually threw his guitar down and grabbed the mic to sing that part, and i almost peed my pants! We were there with our friend’s 13 year old daughter who i think had her first orgasm at that very moment!
And now, he has a new album coming out on June 26th and i cannot wait!!! Also, there are tons of live videos of him on YouTube for hours of breathless excitement, and don’t forget to check out his MySpace page!
So, here’s a cool video of an awesomely beautiful song by a sexy guy that was in a movie with Zach Braff. The song is “Ride”, the artist is Cary Brothers, (who is a man, not a band of brothers,) and the movie is The Last Kiss.
Funny story; when i was watching this video, which features clips from the movie, in one clip i saw a guy who i was SURE was Jake Shears of the Scissor Sisters. Turns out it was Casey Affleck. How did i make that mistake? Does anyone else think they kind of look alike? Apparently i was just high! One thing’s for sure, though. Casey Affleck is looking hottt these days!
I have a new hero. Someone i was only mildly aware of until now. His name is Perry Farrell, and his current band Satellite Party has released an incredible album called Ultra Payloaded.
The former front man of Jane’s Addiction and Porno For Pyros, (remember the incredible song “Pets”?,) and the “inventor” of Lollapalooza as a farewell tour for Jane’s Addiction, this incredibly stylish, talented, genious, and bold man is my new hero.
When i got the new Satellite Party album and listened to it, (twice in 3 hours,) i also decided to find out a little bit more about Jane’s Addiction, and discovered a fantastic gem, “Just Because,” from the album Strays, which i had never heard. Ultra Payloaded, the new album, is even more fantastic and modern, and features incredible vocal performances by Perry Farrell as well as performances by many iconic guests, including bassists Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Peter Hook (New Order and Joy Division,) guitarists John Frusciante (Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Peter DiStefano (Porno For Pyros,) vocalist Fergie (Black Eyed Peas and solo fame,) drummer Jack Irons (Red Hot Chili Peppers and Pearl Jam,) as well as 2 other guest groups, Hybrid and Thievery Corporation. All together they have created an album which is currently my favorite album! Get it. It rocks! Perry, I LOVE YOU!!!
June 29th, 2007 by 
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I have a new hero. Someone i was only mildly aware of until now. His name is Perry Farrell, and his current band Satellite Party has released an incredible album called Ultra Payloaded.
