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Andrew Cothern
May 30, 2008 2:01 PM
Facebook addiction is becoming increasingly common. Learn about the common signs and symptoms. Karen As Song Title
Karen Newton
May 30, 2008 11:12 AM
Karen, I’m not taking sides I recently said that there were no songs with the name Karen in them…a misconception I’ve had for years. Two things happened as a result of me saying that. First, I had a song created for me on the spot: Oh, Karen (tide). Sure, I’m prejudiced, but what’s not to like about a song with my name in it AND such funny lyrics that I couldn’t stop laughing out loud? The second thing that happened was proof that I was wrong about Karen not being a song title. Here’s my comeuppance: No songs about Karen, my ass: Karen- The National* I stand corrected. Karens everywhere now know their name is just as inspirational as all those over-used cliched girl names (you know who you are).
Calpurnia/At The Stars show
Andrew Cothern
May 29, 2008 8:27 AM
Yes, I know this show was almost a week ago, but between Memorial Day drinking, grown-up responsibilities and general laziness on my part, I’m just now writing about it. Shut up. Anyway, Calpurnia put on a great show last Friday at the Camel. They played material from their newest album “Glitz, Garters & A Dribble of Youth.” Their live performance reminded me a lot of Jet with their excessive amount of energy. The guys were really nice and laid back. Pretty much the dudes you hang out with at the bar. Acalasia and Rome In a Day opened up the night. Turns out I know the drummer from Rome In A Day. That makes me kind of famous. Go ahead. Bow down. At The Stars didn’t go on until midnight and many people had left already. Damn shame because these guys had the best set of the night. They played new material from their upcoming album. I recognized one song from their set and loved all the new songs. This band is highy highly recommended. Not many bands out there can keep a crowd energized into the late hours. I’ll try to be more timely with the next post. The One Day I’m Kind of A Big Deal
Karen Newton
May 27, 2008 12:50 PM
Why is it some people understand that birthdays are a big deal and others can’t see the point past the age of 10? I fall squarely in the first camp. When I was a kid my mom made a really big deal abour each of our birthdays (and there were…holy crap…six of us!)..cards, gifts, parties, choosing your meals for the day. If I decreed (which I frequently did) that we were having cheeseburgers for my birthday dinner, everyone had to eat cheeseburgers, not just the birthday girl. I still make sure it’s all about me when my birthday rolls around, which it did last week. There’s always birthday music involved…this year it was a Helio Sequence show, last year it was Arcade Fire, the year before The Fray…well, you get the idea. I expect to hear from friends and family on my big day. Calls, e-mails, e-cards and snail mail cards all ensured that friends and family connected with me on my big day. I was even treated to a mix tape and there is no more impressive gift than that! Birthdays also require going out for a really nice dinner, followed by an impressive piece of chocolate cake. Done. Having my birthday fall on the opening Friday of a 3-day weekend was a nice bonus. Not that it truly mattered…I’ve always been able to stretch out my birthday celebration for days anyway. Isn’t that what the birthday girl is supposed to do?
Dog obsessed
Brigitte Petrine
May 23, 2008 11:14 AM
On today’s MashUp Cameron and Andrew mentioned that I may be a little dog crazy. I have to admit it…it’s true. Calpurnia CD release show tonight
Andrew Cothern
May 23, 2008 10:52 AM
Calpurnia will be playing at The Camel tonight for the release of their latest album “Glitz, Garters & a Dribble of Youth.“ $5 gets you in the door to see them, At The Stars (who I highly recommend), Acalasia (hailing from Altoona, PA), and Rome In a Day (from DC). Doors open at 8pm, show starts around 8:30. Richmond’s Music Hit Parade
Karen Newton
May 21, 2008 2:23 PM
I am on a run of such great music, you only wish you could be me. It started with The Frames at Toad’s Place Friday night… Glen’s voice and guitar! Colin’s violin! All that Irish emotion! And Glen insisted on no video screens. Good man! Next up was Marionette at Lulu’s Sunday night and, yet again, they blew the audience away. Local band continues to impress every single performance. Definitely catch them at Capital Ale House in June. Tuesday night at the Black Cat’s tiny Back Stage and kick ass shows from Pattern is Movement and the Helio Sequence. Both duos had fantastically furious drummers and the sweat was flying. And what are the chances someone comes up to you in a 200- person DC venue and asks, “Do you live in Jackson Ward?“ Apparently pretty good. Next up, local band Ilad in the MashUp studios for a sneak peek at two of the songs from their upcoming CD. These guys are so talented and fun to talk to, but actually it was their amazing sound that first got me into them. Haven’t heard them yet? Their CD release show is coming up this summer and you’d be a musical idiot to miss it. IMHO. Boo Hoo Cry Me A River
Karen Newton
May 20, 2008 11:19 AM
I’m already tired of hearing the complaints about those of you who missed out on the great food at Broad Appetit. Come on, people, it was the first year of an event that’s been hyped for months. What did you expect? My companion and I planned to arrive at 12:05 and, even so, I made the comment on the way there that they’d be sold out of food by 3:00. What morons couldn’t have figured that out ahead of time? There was no way for the organizers to anticipate the crowd size since it was the first year. Knowing that, those of us with a clue got there early and enjoyed some superb food. Crab cakes. White beans with tuna and greens. Shrimp and grits. The Skinny Elvis (pb and banana on brioche). Chocolate kahlua mousse. And big, beautiful cupcakes. Total spent: $27.00 for two. We left stuffed. And self-satisfied for being smart enough to get there early. Figure it out yourselves next time, folks. Good food, good tunes, good bros
Andrew Cothern
May 19, 2008 9:05 AM
Marionette. LuLu’s. I died and went to Heaven. Marionette performed an amazing show last night as usual. And there was even free food. Well, a $5 cover. But a show and lots of good food for a mere $5 is stupid not to pass up. LuLu’s plans on having a Sunday night performance with free food once a month. Absolutely brilliant idea. Especially if they keep making their excellent food and keep bringing in sweet bands. As for Marionette, it’s one thing to say that a band never disappoints in performing a show. It’s another thing entirely to say that they blow you away every single time. Go. You’re missing out on something truly amazing if you don’t see them. Ennuis.
Corey Amado
May 16, 2008 11:16 AM
So it’s raining….it’s friday….I can’t think of an enviroment that makes the day feel anymore “blah” than that. And when I feel like the weather matches my mood, I watch this joyus little piece of visual enjoyment. Enjoy sweater monkeys.
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