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Comfest 2010
I retired as an organizer from Comfest in March 2010 because I was upset about the early closing times at the stages. After a couple weeks of suffering from feelings of guilt and regret, I discovered that my emotional decision made sense in a lot of ways for me and for Comfest. I probably wouldnʼt be writing this or any of the other articles Iʼve published at cringe.com if I hadnʼt left. I went into this yearʼs festival feeling relaxed and at peace with t ... [more]
Bonnaroo 2010
BONNAROO BOUND
I had been hearing about Bonnaroo for years but it had always been too close to Comfest for me to cut loose from my responsibilities and spend three or four days there. This year I was free and my very generous friend, Mary, offered me a ticket to help her keep an eye on her 18 year old son and his friend. So it seemed like it was meant to be and I went with it. We spent a lot of time preparing and planning, making use of all the helpful hints at the ... [more]
A Weekend at Hookahville & Rumba Cafe
I had never been to Hookahville because I am, admittedly, not a big jam band fan and I suppose I allowed that bias to keep me from catching all the other types of music that have appeared there. My good buddy, Lee, who was in the opening act, offered me a VIP guest pass so I decided this would be the year to check it out. It is a nice short drive out to Thornville, Ohio, the site of Legend Valley (formerly known as Buckeye Lake Music Center); and it was perfect day to get ou ... [more]
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A Man Walks Into A Bar ...
Topic: Art/Photos Category: For Tuesday
Posted by: cringe on Sep 01, 2010
Ill Fits
So far, compared to my regular digital camera, the iPhone sound is better, the videos are about the same and the pictures are usually worse on the iPhone. Hmm, guess that means I should use the iPhone for video and the digital camera for pictures. Anyway, I've added soem more videos and pictures to the Ear Shot Raw Galleries:
Maza Blaska
- 6 Penny Circle
- Ill Fits
- Maza Blaska
- The Receiver
- Urban Scrawl
The Receiver
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Downhome Reunions
Topic: Shows Category: Articles
Posted by: cringe on Aug 31, 2010
A few days ago I got word that Beetkeepers is planning a reunion show in September or October. Yesterday I got word that Hank McCoy and the Deadringers (pictured) has 2 reunion shows scheduled for September 23 and September 24. Both bands were top local bands about 20 years ago and both have some country twang.
If I were a betting man I'd bet this is already a double bill of Hank McCoy and Beetkeepers; we just don't know it yet.
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Urban Scrawl Saturday
Topic: Festival Category: For Tuesday
Posted by: cringe on Aug 27, 2010
Urban Scrawl is The Franklinton Arts District's 4th annual community/arts festival. It's held in Dodge Park. The festivities run from 12 noon until 8pm with over 30+ artists painting live, srts & crafts vendors, The Green Home Fair, breakdancing, skateboarding, food, drink, a kid friendly area and, of course, live local music:
- The DewDroppers
- The Receiver
- Maza Blaska,
- Behind You With Knives
- The Ill Fits
- Mojoflo
- The Saturday Giant
- 0 To 60ish
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What's Up This Weekend? - August 27, 2010 Edition
Topic: Shows Category: What's Up This Weekend?
Posted by: markfisher on Aug 27, 2010
The truth is starlight
Pure, focused
traveling at the ultimate, constant speed
unchanged through Time unimaginable
And yet
when we perceive the truth
the gravitational pull
of the mass of our desire
packed into the world we build
around ourselves
bends the truth
to the curvature of our self-deception
Friday: The Muzzleloaders are at Ravari. Megan Palmer has a CD release during the happy hour at Rumba followed, naturally, by The Spikedrivers. Dr. Kenny Delicious, Descendre and G Finesse are at Woodland's.
Saturday: The Town Monster, The Loyal Divide, The Phantods and George Elliot Underground are at the Basement. The Shrunken Head has Vegas 66. Skully's has Jared Mahone and The Wet Darlings. Ghost Shirt is at Treehouse.
Sunday: Hoodoo is at Rumba.
Star Light, Star bright
The first star I see tonight
I wish I may, I wish I might
Have the wish I wish tonight
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A Man Walks Into A Bar ...
Topic: Art/Photos Category: For Tuesday
Posted by: cringe on Aug 24, 2010
Fo/Mo/Deep
So I got the new iPhone 4 a few weeks ago. I've been using it rather than my standard camera for most of my picture and video taking. I've hade some mixed results. I think the audio is better than my camera, but I'm not getting very good or consistent picture quality. You can be the judge with these most recent additions to the Ear Shot Raw Galleries:
Kopaz
- Airiel
- Blastronauts
- Dirty Mirrors
- Flypaper
- Fo/Mo/Deep
- House Of Heroes
- Kopaz
- Love Culture
- The Randys
- The Receiver
- Silo The Huskie
- Sons Of Gladys
- Spd Gvnr
- Spruce Campbells
- The Wet Darlings
- Yumbambe
Wet Darlings
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What's Up This Weekend? - August 20, 2010 Edition
Topic: Category: Articles
Posted by: markfisher on Aug 20, 2010
Friday: The Columbus Discount Records Anniversary party is at Bourbon Street with Guinea Worms, Sandwitch and many more. Dick's has The Randys. Kobo has Moon High, Mt. Carmel and Phantods.
Saturday: The CDR party continues at Carabar with Times New Viking, Mike Rep & the Quotas, Black Swans and more. Wonder Power Twins and G. Finesse & the NS are at Scarlet & Grey. The Athens Community Music Festival will feature over thirty-five local acts at seven uptown venues. All proceeds go to grant opportunities for local musicians and music education. Admission is $10 for an all-venue wristband or $5 per location. Visit myspace.com/athensmusicfest for a complete schedule. Hint: Stella and The Lennon Orchestra are at Jackie O's.
Sunday: Flypaper ends the Goodale Park Summer Music Series at the Gazebo.
I’m a firm believer in taking personal responsibility for celebrating the day of one’s birth. I got the momentum started by choosing the Banana Bean for the traditional Sunday family birthday brunch and having fried oysters and soft-shell crab. My pregnant baker brought a butter cream coconut cake inspired by my request for Hostess sperm cupcakes. Afterwards, I took advantage of my Mother’s odd refusal to join the family women for a "Wicked" matinee. This fortuitous opportunity was a gift of healing redemption for someone who had been kicking himself over losing his opening night tickets.
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Chris Howes New CD & Freebie
Topic: Band/Artist Category: For Tuesday
Posted by: cringe on Aug 17, 2010
Local jazz violinist, Christian Howes, releases a new CD, Out of the Blue, earlier this month. To help celebrate and publicize the new release, he's got a little trade going on. If you post this link to Howes' blog else where on the Web (Facebook, Twitter, blogs, etc.) Howe's will send you one of his previous releases. Just email Howes to let him where you've posted the link and he'll email you a ZIP of 10 songs.
Yep, I can claim mine now.
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Basement - Six Gallery, St. Moses the Black, Lemia Belus (all ages) 9pm
Buffalo Wild Wings (OSU) - Chris Logsdon 3:30-7:30pm
Bungalow Jazz - Brad Goode, Steve Schmidt, Doug Richeson, Jim Rupp 8pm
Circus (formerly High Five) - Suckers, Maza Blaska, Phantods (ages 18+) 8pm
Dick's Den - Bob Niederritter 10pm
Eldorado's Food & Spirits - Top Cat Karaoke
Fats Bar and Billiards - Open mic
Franklin Park Conservatory - Cocktails At the Conservatory: My Kid Sister (ages 21+) 5:30-10pm
Frog Bear and Wild Boar - The Righteous All-Stars 6-10pm
Kobo - Mark Sims, Joshua James, Matt Opachick, Clair Pollard, Jon Burgess
Park Street Tavern - Thump Daddy 9:30pm
Rumba Cafe - Deadwood Floats 9pm
Skully's - Ladies Eighties: DJ Chuckstar (no cover for the ladies) (ages 21+) 9pm
Taj Mahal - Ladies Lounge 9pm
Tonys Bar and Grill - Acoustic with Dan Snodgrass
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Ugly Tuna Saloona - Chris Logsdon
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