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by blackcoffee
Wed Jan 03, 2018 8:51 pm
Forum: Music And Art
Topic: Coachella 2015
Replies: 83
Views: 43120

Re: Coachella 2015

I think I should be higher on the bill for Friday, but you all can say you knew me when....
by blackcoffee
Sat Dec 30, 2017 12:14 pm
Forum: Music And Art
Topic: publishing a book
Replies: 33
Views: 20225

Re: publishing a book

Wow, was the "violation" you bringing the truth to the public' eyes? They claimed that I was an employee of the state. I became a part time college instructor during my tenure as a volunteer at the prison. The part time contract is that you're paid for the time you're in the classroom and noting el...
by blackcoffee
Sat Dec 16, 2017 7:18 pm
Forum: Music And Art
Topic: Star Wars Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
Replies: 36
Views: 22847

Re: Star Wars Episode VIII - The Last Jedi

I enjoyed it, but wasn't blown away. It had too much cute in it for my taste. I liked how Force Awakens avoided any silliness.
by blackcoffee
Thu Dec 14, 2017 10:12 pm
Forum: Music And Art
Topic: U2
Replies: 174
Views: 79775

Re: U2

Thanks for the review, Panda. I have a love/hate relationship with this band. I remember the exact moment I heard U2 War. I might have been in 8th or 9th grade. Joshua Tree was the album my high school class ranked as #1, but it wasn't to my taste at the time. When Bono tried to convince us they wer...
by blackcoffee
Mon Dec 11, 2017 6:40 pm
Forum: Music And Art
Topic: U2
Replies: 174
Views: 79775

Re: U2

AM waiting for Panda's review of the new album.
by blackcoffee
Wed Nov 22, 2017 7:49 pm
Forum: Music And Art
Topic: Stone Temple Pilots
Replies: 48
Views: 22861

Re: Stone Temple Pilots

having a former nu metal singer and a former reality tv start front STP sounds about right.
by blackcoffee
Wed Oct 25, 2017 5:24 pm
Forum: Music And Art
Topic: publishing a book
Replies: 33
Views: 20225

Re: publishing a book

Wow, was the "violation" you bringing the truth to the public' eyes? They claimed that I was an employee of the state. I became a part time college instructor during my tenure as a volunteer at the prison. The part time contract is that you're paid for the time you're in the classroom and noting el...
by blackcoffee
Tue Oct 24, 2017 5:57 pm
Forum: Music And Art
Topic: publishing a book
Replies: 33
Views: 20225

Re: publishing a book

I read this a night ago. Finished it in one sitting. I really enjoyed it. Thank you for bringing this to the world. Thanks. I really appreciate that. I recently beat a state ethics violation the Department of Corrections brought against me, so whenever I hear someone read and valued it, I feel stok...
by blackcoffee
Thu Aug 03, 2017 7:00 pm
Forum: Music And Art
Topic: RIP Sam Shepard
Replies: 2
Views: 3111

Re: RIP Sam Shepard

Am not a theater person, but read his poetry and prose when I was in my twenties and it did a lot to inform some of my earlier sensibilities about writing and the world. Two of the books were the Motel Chronicles and later, Cruising Paradise.
by blackcoffee
Wed Jun 14, 2017 3:58 pm
Forum: Music And Art
Topic: U2
Replies: 174
Views: 79775

Re: U2

I wish someone would take me, but not ask for anything in return :lol: That's not how any of this works. :wink: Yeah, I know...I could reciprocate with another show or a fancy dinner. But that's it :lol: I just read the first presale day was sold out in 15 minutes. The fuck I'm going to even try to...
by blackcoffee
Wed Jun 14, 2017 1:56 pm
Forum: Jane's Addiction News
Topic: "Up the Beach" on "Flatliners" (remake) trailer
Replies: 17
Views: 9235

Re: "Up the Beach" on "Flatliners" (remake) trailer

I love hearing Janes on tv and in trailers. Love it! However, what asshole decided to remake that movie! PLEASE for the love of god can Hollywood come up with new ideas. Stop making bad remakes. What's next, St Elmos Fire reboot! I agree, and then I see this, and think there's some b-movie promise ...
by blackcoffee
Fri Jun 09, 2017 10:11 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Worst/Best Hit Songs to Represent a Band
Replies: 31
Views: 14745

Re: Worst/Best Hit Songs to Represent a Band

Is this a weird question. Has anybody ever listened to/ watched a band for a period of time that they really don't like? And although you may still not like them, or the music, you've found the whole experience very interesting and worthwhile? Not so much a band, but there have been songs by bands ...
by blackcoffee
Thu Apr 27, 2017 10:34 am
Forum: Jane's Addiction News
Topic: sterling spoon box set
Replies: 58
Views: 29319

Re: sterling spoon box set

Writing my book about alpha junkie William S. Burroughs and his impact on the Cult of Rock 'n' Roll. This album is still legend, even if the band squandered theirs. Somehow it all works today. https://www.rocknrollburroughs.com Just checked out your link... :cool: I am definitely interested in read...
by blackcoffee
Tue Apr 25, 2017 12:30 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Joanie Cunningham is dead
Replies: 2
Views: 3016

Re: Joanie Cunningham is dead

I watched Happy Days as a kid. Likely both when it was one weekly and after in syndication. I vaguely remember anticipating what this Joanie Loves Chachi thing might be. Did they own a restaurant, or a bar? I was young, but was struck that the show didn't seem grounded in the late 50s as Happy Days ...
by blackcoffee
Wed Apr 12, 2017 9:26 am
Forum: Music And Art
Topic: lollapalooza 17
Replies: 51
Views: 17904

Re: lollapalooza 17

I'm not even sure Perry came up with the name originally. I think he credits a manager in some past video.
by blackcoffee
Mon Apr 10, 2017 1:15 pm
Forum: Music And Art
Topic: Gorillaz invite fans to ‘Spirit House’ immersive experience
Replies: 8
Views: 5511

Re: Gorillaz invite fans to ‘Spirit House’ immersive experie

The Gorillaz show is definitely improved. I saw them in Seattle during the Plastic Beach tour. Front row. A few feet from Mick Jones. Likely one of my favorite shows of all time.
by blackcoffee
Tue Mar 28, 2017 2:06 pm
Forum: Jane's Addiction News
Topic: Jane's Addiction Emerges From Their Hiatus
Replies: 9
Views: 6050

Re: Jane's Addiction Emerges From Their Hiatus

Garbage and Jane's at the same festival. Eric plays bass when Garbage tours.
by blackcoffee
Tue Mar 14, 2017 5:49 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: The Dead Musicians thread
Replies: 397
Views: 241816

Re: The Dead Musicians thread

Larry Steinbachek, founding member of Bronski Beat, 58. Probably not too many fans here, but I loved them in the 80s when I was in high school. http://www.musicvaultz.com/2017/01/16/rip-larry-steinbachek/?lf=acb7815d36ac2c83c796f143b50ff41b Another huge loss for the music community: Larry Steinbach...
by blackcoffee
Fri Mar 03, 2017 8:20 am
Forum: Music And Art
Topic: publishing a book
Replies: 33
Views: 20225

Re: publishing a book

Hi Everyone-- The book is free this weekend if anyone is interested in reading it on a kindle-enabled device: Zek: an American Prison Story And here's the most recent review from Souciant Burn it to the Ground by Joe Lockard It is well-known that there are currently 2.4 million people in US prisons ...
by blackcoffee
Fri Jan 20, 2017 5:47 am
Forum: Music And Art
Topic: Thousands Of Shows And I Still Can't Hear You!
Replies: 60
Views: 45869

Re: Thousands Of Shows And I Still Can't Hear You!

This is my most precious ticket stub. The art work on the ticket is by a company called Timorous Beasties out of Glasgow. On the on-sale date I was unsuccessful to get a ticket for any of the 22 dates. Actually, they had "hospitality tickets" for £425 that included a dinner before the show, glass o...
by blackcoffee
Thu Jan 19, 2017 7:49 am
Forum: Music And Art
Topic: Thousands Of Shows And I Still Can't Hear You!
Replies: 60
Views: 45869

Re: Thousands Of Shows And I Still Can't Hear You!

Bandit! Cool collection of shows. Definitely more of a British slice of pop culture. And to have seen Happy Mondays or Black Grape when you did. Wow. Also noticed Catatonia. I was in Cardiff when their x files song was on the radio. Would love a story about either Happy Mondays or Black Grape.
by blackcoffee
Tue Jan 17, 2017 9:16 pm
Forum: Music And Art
Topic: Thousands Of Shows And I Still Can't Hear You!
Replies: 60
Views: 45869

Re: Thousands Of Shows And I Still Can't Hear You!

Panda, Phenomenal. Just phenomenal. I always enjoy your reviews so to see the scope of shows you've seen is impressive. I know a guy who is a poet and an academic now who was in a band called the Alcoholics. They were punk and in LA. Apparently, Social D played their first ever show opening for thes...
by blackcoffee
Wed Jan 04, 2017 2:12 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion
Topic: Secret Santa?
Replies: 1879
Views: 570441

Re: Secret Santa?

Such thoughtful gifts, Bandit. Well done.
by blackcoffee
Thu Dec 29, 2016 11:36 am
Forum: Music And Art
Topic: U2
Replies: 174
Views: 79775

Re: U2

Don't totally disagree, but for me the first 3 were magic, thereafter magic tricks. I agree those first three albums are excellent. And to be clear, I'm not knocking the production on War, it has a very unique sound that suits that batch of songs. I have a soft spot for October, one song in particu...