So Long, Farewell

This will be my last post.  I'm done.  I'm walking away.  I wish you well. I'm going to disappear into the shadows... never to be seen or heard from again.  Well... for a month or two, that is. I'm taking a break.  Traveling a bit.  Getting in touch with my inner Bieber.  If you want this blog to come back, post a comment.  Otherwise... don't know.  We'll see.  I'll still post to Twitter here and there.  Not sure if I'll continue to update The Infinite Ache or the other Tumblr sites. Maybe.  I will, however, be updating Facebook with content I would have posted elsewhere.

Update on Monday, January 2 by Buddha

Quick update.  I've trimmed down the site a bit as you can see (no pics, no Q&A, no search).  I think I know what I want to do with this blog, but doubtful that it will remain here.  I pay $15 a month through Squarespace and there's very little interaction.  A lot of visitors, but few comments.  That, coupled with the fact that I really like the new "Timeline" feature on Facebook, has me mulling some possibilities.  One is that I expand out my Facebook profile and make most of the posts public.  Then, again... I have family and co-workers there and I'm still not sure that I'm comfortable with them seeing EVERY post (or comment... though I can, and do, hide via lists).  I also don't want them to accidentally link over to The Infinite Ache - which is certainly a bit x-rated.  I'm not ashamed of it, but... way too weird.

Another option is to continue with Tumblr (what I use for The Infinite Ache and Tea Leaf Dancer), get a decent theme, and use that for a blog. Tumblr isn't the greatest, though.  It's definitely not on the same level as Squarespace from a tools standpoint, but... it is free.  I don't know.  Is $15 worth staying here.  I like using Squarespace, but no one comments on any of the posts.  It's like I'm talking to myself (not that I do that; ok, so maybe I do).  Look I get it.  There are a ton of blogs that I love, but I never have time to visit them.  I'm lazy or I forget.  The Tumblr sites see a lot of activity.  So possibly Facebook, probably Tumblr... or stay here.  Hmm.  I'll need another month, but then I'll be back... one way or another.  

Peace.  Out.

Note: The pics will be back, though probably via Instagram.

HNT: XI

From the archive.  You know... I think black and white just makes everything sexier.

Worship

I love this clip.  "You're looking for God in all the wrong places."  Yes.  You're probably right.

Cafe Glow

I posted this to The Infinite Ache last week, but man I love these guys.  Classy and artistic.

Cash Covers Springsteen

They were good friends, but long before that... Johnny was a huge Bruce fan.  Here are a few Bruce covers along with Bruce, at a Cash tribute concert, returning the praise.  Two giants.

Friday Grab Bag of New Music

It pains me to admit this, but... I dig a lot of the tracks off the new Rihanna album.  "We Found Love" is the big radio hit at the moment (I like the remix), but I like this one best.  Moving on... I guess Yelawolf is Eminem's protege.  It's a good song.  The last one is by Tuscan-born Manuel de la Mare.  Interesting mix of Italian and House. Ok, what else did I buy this week? Hmm. Well... "Are You Hiding Out in Hell?" by the Loved Ones is pretty cool.  Pretty sure this is pride parade territory, but... whatever.  I really liked "Carry On Cruising" and "Carry On Cowboy" by Motorcitysoul.  Good stuff.  Kurt Vile turned in a great cover of Springsteen's "Downbound Train" (I guess it came out a few weeks ago, but remember... these are new to me) and The Antlers turned in a chill cover of "VCR" by The XX.  Hope you find a few songs you like.

Also... I can't mention new music without pointing out that Bob Seger's "Ultimate Hits" are FINALLY available in iTunes.  "Yeah, but... I don't like 'Classic Rock', Buddha", you say.  Fuck that.  Are you kidding me?  Bob Seger wrote some killer songs.  Man... as much as I love Bruce, listen.  I've dropped more quarters on Seger songs in bars over the years than any other band or artist... especially on "Mainstreet."  Come back, baby.  Here are a few to sample/buy:

• We've Got Tonight
• Mainstreet
• Night Moves
• Rock and Roll Never Forgets
• Ramblin' Gamblin' Man
• Hollywood Nights
• You'll Accomp'ny Me

HNT: Butterfly Caught

I saw this awhile back and held off on posting.  It's erotic, but... definitely odd.  

The Sing-Off

Where the fuck has this show been?  Granted... I don't watch much TV, but I can't believe I'd never even heard of it.  Anyway... caught it on TV and I'm now a fan.  These kids are amazing. It's basically a talent show featuring some of the best a cappella groups in the country.  I love how they reimagine old songs.  No bands.  No lip-synching.  Just talent... and lots of it.

Try these, too:

• Queen Medley
• Somebody to Love
• Landslide
• Stuck Like Glue

Whatever Tickles Your Fancy

I posted this on Facebook last week.  It's an old video.  Cute.

Friday Grab Bag of New Music

The best new songs I purchased this week.  Ok... in addition to the tracks above, I also loved the following: "Resolutions" by Armosh, "If You Want Me" by Cisco Cisco & Jay Shepheard, "Ice" by Volta Cab & Cisco Cisco, "Milk" (Plaintext Kitsune Mix) by Theme Park, "Why Don't We" by Mint Julep, "Resistance Alpha" by Kap Bambino, and several songs ("Comin' Down", "Pago Pago", and "Comin' Closer") off the new CD by Korallreven.  I also bought Goldmund's new CD, All Will Prosper.  It's a collection of Civil War-era folk songs that will have you feeling like you've just stepped back in time.  Finally... here's a fun song off the new Kitsuné Maison compilation CD.