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Dilated Peoples - Worst Comes To Worst I’m a glutton for...

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:38:08 -0800

Dilated Peoples - Worst Comes To Worst

I’m a glutton for the truth, even though truth hurts.

Always loved that line.

Yeasayer - Ambling Alp I’ve been listening to this song...

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:03:45 -0800

Yeasayer - Ambling Alp

I’ve been listening to this song nonstop for the past week. I cannot wait for the full album to come out next year. Not many bands can transport me to faraway, exotic lands with their sound like Yeasayer can. And you better believe I’ll be there when they swing by LA to promote the new record.

Oh, ok. That explains it.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:03:58 -0800

Oh, ok. That explains it.

My brother turns 23 today. I can’t tell you how...

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:30:00 -0800

My brother turns 23 today.

I can’t tell you how discombobulating this is. I just barely got over my amusement that he has a drivers license, and now he’s approaching his mid-twenties? What the hell?

I chose this picture to commemorate his birthday because of a few reasons:

This is one of my favorite pictures of the two of us as kids.
Jon is making a hilarious face.
What are we wearing?
Seriously, what the hell are we wearing?
No no, I’m serious. Why are we wearing that crazy tropical print? WE LIVED IN CLEVELAND WHEN THIS PICTURE WAS TAKEN.
Do those clothes qualify as child abuse?
Ok, I’ll be honest. I’d still wear that outfit. Black shoes, high white socks, and all.

Happy Birthday, Jon!

Sometimes when I look up reviews for new places to have lunch, I...

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:09:56 -0800

Sometimes when I look up reviews for new places to have lunch, I like to read them out loud in Bev Gelfand’s voice.

How about Mario’s Restaurant? Mini-Pizzas and deeelish desserts make this Italian eatery a must! Ravioli? Holy Cannoli!

Minus the Bear - Chicken (Wrapped in Bacon) You are so tender,...

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:30:00 -0800

Minus the Bear - Chicken (Wrapped in Bacon)

You are so tender, you are so moist. Oh, Mr. Chicken, you’re my favorite choice.

I’ve been singing this for the past two days. I seriously hope this ends up on the new album.

I Fight Dragons - And Your Bird Can Sing Typically, I’m...

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:12:00 -0800

I Fight Dragons - And Your Bird Can Sing

Typically, I’m opposed to cover songs of favorite songs/bands unless they’re performed by other favorite bands. I’d never heard of this group before, but their take on this song sounds like The Beatles merged with the soundtrack to an old school Nintendo game. For me, that’s a winning combination.

Airplane! (1980)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Airplane! (1980)

Butch Ross - Eleanor Rigby An amazing instrumental cover of The...

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0800

Butch Ross - Eleanor Rigby

An amazing instrumental cover of The Beatles classic. I’m all for good covers, especially when obscure instruments are involved. This definitely fits that description. Have you ever heard of a dulcimer?

You have? Liar.

(song via: Cover Lay Down)

Halloween Denial

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:50:49 -0700

“Eh, I’m not really one to eat candy. I guess it’s just not my...

Went to lunch at a local creperie and they had tiny pumpkins on...

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:00:00 -0700

Went to lunch at a local creperie and they had tiny pumpkins on all the tables. With the magic of filters, my amateur picture ended up looking kinda neat.

Screamin’ Jay Hawkins - I Put A Spell On You My favorite...

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:32:00 -0700

Screamin’ Jay Hawkins - I Put A Spell On You

My favorite Halloween song, even though it’s technically not a Halloween song.

Monty Python - The Pope and Michaelangelo One of the best bits...

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:21:00 -0700

Monty Python - The Pope and Michaelangelo

One of the best bits that Python did during their legendary Hollywood Bowl performance in 1982. If I had a time machine, one of my destinations—after giving 5-year-old me life advice, winning lottery numbers, World Series and Super Bowl results, etc.—would be a seat, front and center, at this concert.

“The fat one balances the two skinny ones.”

Great Minds Think Alike. Also, Terrible Minds Think Alike.

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:00:00 -0700

Jon (brother): I want to open an Indian restaurant and call it Naan To Five. Bryan (friend): Good...

Rodrigo y Gabriela - “Hanuman” & “Buster...

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:58:00 -0700

Rodrigo y Gabriela - “Hanuman” & “Buster Voodoo” for NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Series

So cool. No matter how many times I watch them play, I’m always mesmerized. My reaction to seeing Rodrigo y Gabriela play their guitars is not unlike a child seeing a magic trick for the first time. I kind of squint my eyes and tilt my head to the side, unwilling to accept that what I’m seeing is real.

Don’t ask Kobe Bryant, “How does it feel to win an...

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:48:02 -0700

Don’t ask Kobe Bryant, “How does it feel to win an NBA Championship?” Because he will answer by smiling and punching you in the face.

(via:ems:aysaturen:chrisgoods)

The Association - Windy Fellow LA Tumblrs, if you need to get...

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:43:07 -0700

The Association - Windy

Fellow LA Tumblrs, if you need to get anywhere tonight, may I suggest using an umbrella to Mary Poppins your way across town. Not only will you blow everyones mind, you will also be fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly.

If there’s one thing that always attracts me to a woman,...

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:20:11 -0700

If there’s one thing that always attracts me to a woman, it’s modesty. If there’s another thing that always attracts me to a woman, it’s basic understanding of punctuation and grammar. If there’s a third thing that always attracts me to a woman, it would be owning a PT Cruiser.

Just got back from the Reblog This Film Festival, and I have to...

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:02:00 -0700

Just got back from the Reblog This Film Festival, and I have to say I was thoroughly impressed. If you’re familiar with the site, you already know there’s a ton of incredibly talented people that contribute to it. Despite knowing this, my expectations were still exceeded and I was blown away by the show.

Kudos to all involved, from the filmmakers to Tumblr for putting together a great event. And, it was really good to meet/see/mingle with everyone who came out tonight. I can officially say that I went to a Hollywood party and didn’t feel completely out of place. [This is the part where I make a stupid joke about doing cocaine]

Also, the picture above came out blurry, but it’s funny because David was standing on the stage with the word “PLAY” projected onto his crotch.

Hand did touch this slip, but hand still have much worries! Hand...

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:01:00 -0700

Hand did touch this slip, but hand still have much worries! Hand think cookie lies. Hand not take advices from snacks no more.