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Mixed into a 'Pulp'

Not bad for a Tarantino-inspired mashup.

That's entertainment

I caught Paul Weller again, this time at the Regency Grand Ballroom in San Francisco. Awesome rockin' show, dude...

Live Shot: Stroke 9

They really kicked some ass live at the Red Devil Lounge.

On a high ...

... 'cause I got to see Duncan Sheik, Lauren Pritchard, Holly Brook and friends perform at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco on Saturday.

Random blogging

I've been sick for a week and my Friday options are:

1. Watch the epic 3-plus-hour "Seven Samurai" on DVD, which UPS just dropped off on my doorstep.

2. Do my taxes.

3. Watch more "Lost" DVDs.

4. Twiddle my thumbs for 9 hours until the new episode "Battlestar Galactica" begins.

5. Do more laundry.

6. Quick-blog some random shit from the Internets.

Let's go with No. 6, in honor of BSG's Tricia Helfer!

In an exclusive Billboard interview, Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose speaks! Actually, he e-mails.

In the newest episode "Bizarre Foods," Andrew Zimmern eats a lot of testicles -- and sushi off a nude lady.

Former Vice President Cheney reminds us once again that even if he's no longer No. 2, he'll always be a Dick.

Speaking of public embarrassment, singer Jessica Simpson had a meltdown.

Speaking of meltdowns, actor Christian Bale issued a %#*@ apology, you amateur $@#&^*-sucker.

Morrissey popped up on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" to perform "Something is Squeezing My Skull." He did NOT have a meltdown.

 

This is a new diagram explaining the baseball metphors for making out. This is Abbott and Costello's classic "Who'sOn First?" skit. Got that?

[ TO BE CONTINUED ]

Top 21 "Numbers"

Random Thoughts 

Here's my list of the coolest 21 "numbered" characters, groups, movies, TV shows, musicians, songs, whatever. This is the kinda shit I dream up when I'm sick, stuck at home and don't feel like doing my taxes.

Cat Power sweat on me

RETRO SHOT

This is not new concert footage; it's from April 2008. I'm just still amazed I captured such cool cameraphone video clips of Cat Power ABOVE me (I was at the very front of the Warfield's stage), just close enough that I'm pretty sure little driplets of her perspiration hit me.

Miniature Tigers gently roar into your ears

EIGHT TR@CKS

My iPod overfloweth with new stuff from Duncan Sheik, Lenka and Beautiful Small Machines, but the CD I'm really digging is The Miniature Tigers' "Tell It To The Volcano."

I caught this band several days ago when they opened for Lenka at The Independent. This Phoenix band has a catchy acoustic pop sound that has a couple of nice flavors: a little Keane, a dash of Deathcab, a teensy taste of New Order, and just a whiff of The Kinks (the Tigers' singer cited them as an influence when my girlfriend and I asked him). I'd also say they share Weezer's sense of whimsy.

Lenka lights up the stage

LIVE SHOT

Australian singer Lenka put on on a great show of her catchy pop ditties at The Independent in San Francisco on Jan. 15, 2009.

I like when I gamble on a music act and it pays off. I simply went to this show not really knowing much about Lenka. Hey, it was 15 bucks and it was at one of my fave venues. Sometimes you take a chance, open you mind and let the tunes play. Anyway, her music brought to mind Sara Bareilles, but more playful. Even better, Alissa and I sat next to this sweet old woman who is the mother of the Lenka's boyfriend.

Little band, big sound

LIVE SHOT

Caught a cool opening act at The Independent in San Francisco on Jan. 15, 2009: The Miniature Tigers.

Nice surprise, this little band. Sorta Keane meets Deathcab, with strong hints of the Beatles. Afterward, singer/guitarist Charlie Brand dropped by the merchandise desk and signed my copy of their CD, "Tell It To The Volcano." Looking forward to more from this Arizona band.