Saturday 6 AM

Im up way too early for a Saturday. I had some nosh already and I think I may either go for a ride or go to the gym.

It's rainy out here in the land of wind, big buildings and the voting dead. But that never stopped me from hitting the mountain bike.

I may just go for a walk with the fox.

Last night was particularly restful for a change. Just chilled at home, and relaxed. It was very needed.

Gotta keep going with the to-do list. I have a number of concerts I need to get my tickets for, one being NIN and the other being Motorhead with Reverend Horton Heat and Nashville Pussy.

I love the Rev, and saw him last year with Nashville Pussy and Backyard Tire Fire.

If you haven't seen the Rev, it truly is a must see. This man gives a high voltage performance every time he steps onto stage. With Nature Boy Jimbo slapping that stand-up bass by is side, the sound is swingin'.

Nashville Pussy does NOT disappoint. If you want some good ole rock n roll with some stink of the south on it, YOU NEED TO SEE THIS BAND.

Now I have never seen Motorhead, and honestly, would never before go out of my way to go see them, but I'm glad I'm getting the chance to. I keep remembering from the movie Airheads "Lemmy is God" so I figure, why not right. Full review coming after this show.

Back in May NIN was here in Chicago (sans Jane's Addiction) on their NINJA tour. I unfortunately missed ticket sales, and had to miss the show. It was at Northerly Isle (which is one of the ONLY outside venues I actually like). I wanted to go SOOOOO bad, but the concert was run by Live Nation who has a new way to do tickets, which makes it a tad harder and a tad more expensive to get after sales tickets (aka from a broker or a scalper). And truth be told, I HATE getting tickets from a broker if I dont have to.

Much to my surprise yesterday, NIN is coming back to do an intimate show. Presale is going on in a week and you can bet your ass Ill be online refreshing as much as I can to get my ass to that show. Im not missing this one, because this will probably be the last time NIN is in Chicago for a very long time if not forever.

I was fortunate enough to see NIN last year at Lollapalooza, and Reznor was just as I remembered him. Except now, he isnt some skinny guy, he cut his locks and the man is PUMPED.

Watching him on stage was something else. He did all the old favorites off of Pretty Hate Machine and Downward Spiral. He did my favorites Burn, and Gave Up, as well as some off of Year Zero and the Slip.

I'm sure this concert will leave me fulfilled. I do wonder if he will be here with Jane's though, considering, Jane's is playing Lollapalooza this year, and they do have the "NO SHOWS IN CHICAGO 2 months prior or post LOLLA if the band is performing in the festival"

I know so far 2009 has been a disappointment on the concert front. I did get to see Cornell up close and personal, and saw him in a full show at the Riv, but all in all, I lost Musink this year where Mr. Ness was supposed to be. I had Rev cancel out on 2 shows, and have yet to see when SxDx will be back here.

KMFDM will be back in their hometown in October, and I do have my tickets for that. I'm COMPLETELY jazzed for that. "feel the hunger inside, don't lose your trust" Cannot wait for that show.

Alrighty catz n kittenz, thats enough for now. Time to get off my ass and do something.

a rant, a rambling

Lets get the nasty out of the way first, shall we?

Whats with these people who work downtown, that insist on carrying (ha, they aren't carrying anything) but DRAGGING those wheelie bags. I get it if they are traveling somewhere and leaving from the office, and that it is an actual SUITCASE, but no, these are briefcases on wheels, BACKPACKS on wheels. WTF. do they realize that these carts o death are a nuisance to those of us who carry backpacks ON OUR BACKS (WHAT A CONCEPT) please, if you insist on using these things, please be considerate of other people when you are walking, don't cut them off with your dragging bag of doom, especially now that the sidewalks and streets are more slippery.

Oh and I ranted about this last winter, WTF is it with people that cant get off their asses and SHOVEL THE DAMN SIDEWALK IN FRONT OF THEIR HOUSE? I can do it, my neighbors do it (for the most part) and we all pitch in around here and help our elderly neighbors out so they dont have to. There is nothing worse than face planting on a cold, icy, slippery sidewalk, oh and did I mention its HARD?? Kinda hurts too.

Now for some rambling updates.

I'm happy its December, I'm happy Christmas is on its way. Have alot of things coming up, been going out more again, been having fun. Have some get togethers to go to, a few concerts, and LOTS of shopping. Oh the podcast is coming along too.

Goin to see THE REV on Tuesday, and will check out a band this coming saturday night, My sisters 40th birthday is coming up, and if you know my sister, you will know I need to get my drinking shoes on. It WILL be a fun night, (including my awesome barbeque meatballs)

Learned some crappy news about some good friends, and if any of you are reading this, YOU ARE ALL AWESOME PEOPLE, and you will all land on your feet with better opportunities, and more money, and better experiences. and for all of you I am and will always be there for you.

K, Ill blog more later.

November Rain

November is usually an interesting month. Always marks changings in me, physically, emotionally, its strange. Im wanting to get ready for the holidays, but eh, not too early.

I've been seeking things out more, things to do, people to see, places to go. Ive never been shy about doing things on my own, and I suppose this is no different now.

I like going on my little adventures, finding different curious things. Meeting different people, people watching.

My concert calendar has quieted down ALOT since this summer, but I do believe it is about to start picking up again. Reverend Horton Heat is due here in Chicago in December, and I cannot wait to go, the Rev always puts on a great show, with his great rockabilly style, nature boy Jimbo and his Big Thumping Bass... mmmmm so nice.

AND I did get an AMAZING newflash. The one the only Social Distortion is going to be back in Chicago. I just wish I knew when.

They will be here with the convention Musink a music/tattoo festival started by Kat Von D.

I will take Social D any way I can get them, Mike Ness specifically. We all know my love for that man, so I wont go back into it here.

I have Monday and Tuesday off of work this week, and will be celebrating my moms 63rd Birthday. For her gift, I got us Orchestra seats for Jersey Boys (for her, my sister and Cathy), took her to see Wicked last year for her birthday, and she had a great time. She had been peeping about going to see Jersey Boys (I think its because she dated one of the original seasons – before they were famous). Well, and the fact that her and my father LOVED that music.

Some Side Notes:

Thank you to everyone for your kind words, and thoughts when my uncle passed a few weeks ago, my family will be healing for a while, but things will be ok.

The podcast is coming, Im thinking it will all start up in January (being posted and starting for the listening public), in the meantime, I am getting shows together, running through Ideas, and even trying to work on some music for it.

Nutrisystem is going good, dropping slowly, but healthfully, past couple of weeks were a struggle, nbut Im back on track, and in the mind set, so Im not worried.

The condo/townhouse search is going well, I really dont want to move in the winter, and the housing market is for shit (as well as all of the other markets). Im not liking the idea of getting a forclosure home, basically because more and more I have been hearing stories of previous owners messing with the house, to make it a living hell for the new owners. (spiteful, and mean, but still happens).

Yes, im getting the photography bug again, 35mm style. Have to go back out like I used to. I love my cannon, and havent used it as much as I used to, prior to the digital cam revolution. There is something about FILM that just gives a certian mood, and feel to any photo, whether it be color or black and white. But anywhoo, I havent posted any pics on the blog of anything, and I really need to!

Ok cats n kittens, im off to the gym now!! SOOO glad to be off on Monday and Tuesday.