A dual-state post of more musical mayhem from the past! Please to enjoy!
Tell it like it is? OK, THERE IS NO GOD!
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Tell it like it is? OK, THERE IS NO GOD!
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RIP ROBIN WILLIAMS 1951-2014, FROM ME AND MOM
(My mom steps in to write this short but heartfelt piece tonight, as she and I and millions of others across the globe mourn the sudden and terribly sad passing of actor/comedian Robin Williams, who died today at the age of 63.)
-- J.C.
Mork and Mindy bloopers Season 1
The phone rang. It
was my daughter.
Mom, did you hear the news?
No.
Robin Williams committed suicide.
No!!
Oh no! My heart sunk.
It was like the loss of a dear, dear friend. A friend who
took our cares and worries away and filled us with smiles
and laughter.
In the late ‘70s Marianne and I went to Milwaukee to see him
practice his magic. At
one point he stepped to the front edge of the stage as
though he was going to dive
right into the audience. From our seats in the balcony we watched – and felt --
the audience in a body gasp and lean forward in unison to
catch him, to save
him. Robin Williams, so talented, such charisma, the feeling
the whole
audience had in the theater that night came back to me
again. If only one of his
countless fans could have leaned forward now and
caught him, saved him.
-- J.C.
Mork and Mindy bloopers Season 1
12 MORE WEIRDO KNICK-KNACKS FROM THE VALUE VILLAGE THRIFT STORE!
Halloween idea: buy up a huge pile of these creepy knick-knacks from your local thrift store and pile them around your front door on October 31st. You will either delight trick-or-treaters or scar them for life. You're welcome in advance, and please to enjoy!
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THE OLIVE TRAY OF DEATH!!!!!
IPHONE PHOTO MINI-ROUNDUP: SEATTLE'S ARCHIE MCPHEE STORE & GAS WORKS PARK, 8/6/14
A lovely day out yesterday with our visitors from Florida to a couple of Seattle landmarks: the epicenter of all things goofy, Archie McPhee, and the very unique Gas Works Park. Here are a few photos because, fun. Please to enjoy!
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PHOTOS & FEST REVIEW: WIMPS @ CAIRO PRESENTS VIBRATIONS 2014, VOLUNTEER PARK, SEATTLE, WA. 8/3/14
Ah, we wait impatiently through the grey and gloomy fog and rain months for days like last Sunday in Seattle: a perfect summer afternoon with blue, sunny skies in a lush green city park, an ideal setting for Vibrations 2014. This one-day music and art festival, now in its third year, is sponsored by Cairo, an out-of-the box retail/art & performance space/clothing line/record label collective incorporating three locations (Cairo, Prism, and Topaz) in two cities (Seattle and Tucson, AZ). Both Seattle and Tucson have a strong quirkiness running through them, perhaps both having to do with hosting people that are driven to creativity from hiding from the weather half the year. Vibrations 2014 was a definite reflection of the kind of contradictions that make up interesting things -- mellow but punky, groovy but witty, loud, quiet, colorful, serene, AND free and family-friendly! There were bands and art installations, cold brew coffee, jewelry, giant sheets, aura readings, and Otter Pops eaten by tattooed drummers and chubby-cheeked toddlers.
With kids in tow, I had just a brief time to spend at the fest, even though it would have been completely enjoyable just to hang out there the entire time, which is something one cannot say about many festivals. Fortunately, I was able to catch the set by wimps, one of my very favorite local bands. Any time I can see them play is a good time, and I always leave feeling happy, sweaty, and energized, like I would if I were the kind of person who was addicted to going to Jazzercize or Zumba or Roomba or whatever those classes are where people still dress like Flashdance and have very white teeth. You don't have to understand what I am babbling about, but you do have to understand that wimps have just finished recording a new album and that I expect you to buy it when it's released and to see them as they tour the West Coast this month!
For their performance at Volunteer Park, guitarist and vocalist Rachel Ratner was mysteriously joined onstage by the "sisters" of bassist/vocalist Matt Nyce and drummer Dave Ramm. The "ladies" certainly knew how to rock out and all, but I hope they both choose to visit Cairo and update their wardrobes soon, and to think about laser hair removal. Seriously.
(As always, click on the photos to enlarge and click on the Flickr set links to see more!)
wimps, Vibrations 2014, Volunteer Park, Seattle 8/3/14 Flickr set
Vibrations 2014 miscellaneous, Volunteer Park, Seattle 8/3/14 Flickr set
With kids in tow, I had just a brief time to spend at the fest, even though it would have been completely enjoyable just to hang out there the entire time, which is something one cannot say about many festivals. Fortunately, I was able to catch the set by wimps, one of my very favorite local bands. Any time I can see them play is a good time, and I always leave feeling happy, sweaty, and energized, like I would if I were the kind of person who was addicted to going to Jazzercize or Zumba or Roomba or whatever those classes are where people still dress like Flashdance and have very white teeth. You don't have to understand what I am babbling about, but you do have to understand that wimps have just finished recording a new album and that I expect you to buy it when it's released and to see them as they tour the West Coast this month!
For their performance at Volunteer Park, guitarist and vocalist Rachel Ratner was mysteriously joined onstage by the "sisters" of bassist/vocalist Matt Nyce and drummer Dave Ramm. The "ladies" certainly knew how to rock out and all, but I hope they both choose to visit Cairo and update their wardrobes soon, and to think about laser hair removal. Seriously.
(As always, click on the photos to enlarge and click on the Flickr set links to see more!)
wimps, Vibrations 2014, Volunteer Park, Seattle 8/3/14 Flickr set
Vibrations 2014 miscellaneous, Volunteer Park, Seattle 8/3/14 Flickr set
15 MORE WEIRD RECORD COVERS FROM THE VALUE VILLAGE THRIFT STORE IN WOODINVILLE, WA.!
Have you made a record yet? What?? Why not?!? 'CAUSE EVERYONE ELSE HAS! Or at least you would surmise so by perusing the vinyl bins at the thrift stores. Here are some examples of "everyone else," and please to enjoy!
The best you can be, apparently, involves trying to rescue a child and a dog from the imminent sun explosion. Also, the t-shirts and the MOUTHS. OMG.
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The best you can be, apparently, involves trying to rescue a child and a dog from the imminent sun explosion. Also, the t-shirts and the MOUTHS. OMG.
FESTIVAL PHOTOS & REVIEW: CAPITOL HILL BLOCK PARTY 2014, SEATTLE, WA. JULY 25-27
(I was lucky enough to be assisted by Seattle photographer-writer and all-around goddess/badass Suzi Pratt this year at CHBP, so she and I bring you this co-post! All photos © Suzi Pratt unless noted. Please to enjoy!)
FEST PREVIEW: 2014 CAPITOL HILL BLOCK PARTY, SEATTLE, WA. JULY 25-27
(I am absolutely delighted to once again feature here on Popthomology my friend and colleague, Seattle-based writer and photographer extraordinaire Suzi Pratt! Suzi will be bringing you SMOKIN' HOT coverage of the annual Capitol Hill Block Party this weekend, and I am so excited to see her work I am hopping up and down like a kindergartener after a Pixy Stix binge! I will also be popping into CHBP myself to see 'n shoot as well -- woo hoo! Let's get started NOW with Suzi's Fest Preview featuring some of the newer bands you should be sure to check out. Please to enjoy, and check back here for more from CHBP!)
12 MORE WEIRD KNICK-KNACKS FROM THE VALUE VILLAGE THRIFT STORES IN WOODINVILLE & KIRKLAND, WA.!
My theory™:
I dunno, wherever you go these days, it always seems like there's a bunch of damn cocks hangin' out.
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After the clusterbang that will be climate change and nuclear holocaust and whatever else nasty we've chosen to inflict upon this fine Earth, all that will be left will be roaches, Rush Limbaugh, and massive piles of curios and knick-knacks.Of course, I won't be around to see this proven, but I'm pretty confident Rush will be bitterly battling the roaches for title of Knick-Knack Lord Supreme until the sun blows up and everything is reduced to universe-drifting ash. In the meantime, please to enjoy this latest lot of goofball decor!
I dunno, wherever you go these days, it always seems like there's a bunch of damn cocks hangin' out.
17 WEIRD RECORD COVERS FROM THE GOODWILL THIRFT STORE IN BELLEVUE, WA.!
Six things I've learned about people from rummaging through the old record bins at thrift stores:
1. Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand, people are dumping your entire recorded works in every thrift store I've been at all over the nation. Sorry.
2. Local religious records are not popular.
3. Nor are recordings of the local high school bands and choruses.
4. One day, all your stuff will smell "old," too. Sorry.
5. Herb Alpert, sit over by Neil and Barbra over there.
6. Mitch Miller, you too.
Well, you can make your own sociological conclusions with this next lot! Please to enjoy!
Well, that's one depressed horse there.
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1. Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand, people are dumping your entire recorded works in every thrift store I've been at all over the nation. Sorry.
2. Local religious records are not popular.
3. Nor are recordings of the local high school bands and choruses.
4. One day, all your stuff will smell "old," too. Sorry.
5. Herb Alpert, sit over by Neil and Barbra over there.
6. Mitch Miller, you too.
Well, you can make your own sociological conclusions with this next lot! Please to enjoy!
Well, that's one depressed horse there.
PHOTOS & SHOW REVIEW: PARTMAN PARTHORSE AND THE GODS THEMSELVES @ RENDEZVOUS, SEATTLE, WA. 7/5/14 (NSFW)
Q: What is more fun than seeing a superb live triple bill at a sweaty Belltown club on a lovely July evening?
1. Staying at home and watching a rerun of "Dance Moms" while clucking your tongue.
2. Organizing your pencils and pens by height and color.
3. Drinking craft beer at the "sustainable sandwich" cafe with people you think have too much money for their own good.
4. Bungeeing jumping on a dare and visibly crapping your pants.
5. NOTHING! NOTHING IS MORE FUN!
A: #5 OR GET OUT
1. Staying at home and watching a rerun of "Dance Moms" while clucking your tongue.
2. Organizing your pencils and pens by height and color.
3. Drinking craft beer at the "sustainable sandwich" cafe with people you think have too much money for their own good.
4. Bungeeing jumping on a dare and visibly crapping your pants.
5. NOTHING! NOTHING IS MORE FUN!
A: #5 OR GET OUT
22 MORE WEIRD THRIFT STORE RECORD COVERS FROM WOODINVILLE AND REDMOND, WA.!
Isn't about time YOU made yourself a record? I'm serious! Clearly, if you peruse this post and the many other thrift store record posts I have made, you may correctly surmise that ANYONE can make one! Go ahead! Haul out your powder-blue leisure suit and a slide whistle and do your thing! What's the worst that could happen? Ending up in a thrift store bin and then on Popthomology? LIVE THE DREAM! In the meantime, please to enjoy these!
"Music for dancing and relaxation," huh? If I'm looking at the dude in the lower right hand corner, it's totally "Music for puking up beer later on in the night."
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"Music for dancing and relaxation," huh? If I'm looking at the dude in the lower right hand corner, it's totally "Music for puking up beer later on in the night."
25 WEIRD BOOKS AND KNICK-KNACKS FROM THE VALUE VILLAGE IN WOODINVILLE, WA.!
Here's the question I have in my mind today: did ancient peoples have knick-knacks? You know what I mean...like, did The McHuttersons collect turtle shells to display or did the Swampsteins paint rocks to look like big-eyed wild boar with stain made from berries? I don't think I have to even research this: SURE THEY DID. People love their crap! Here's some more from Le Thrifte Shoppe, with a few oddball books thrown in for good measure. Please to enjoy!
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What time is it? IT'S FRIGGIN' BEAR O'CLOCK, THAT'S WHAT TIME IT IS!
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