Wednesday, August 27, 2008

worked w/ Josie Cotton today, neck improvement = margaritas merlot + tiger balm, 2nite= HELL

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Tuesday, August 26, 2008

day two of stiff neck... do you have any recommendations? [noon = Josie Cotton session]

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Monday, August 25, 2008

last night saw HAMLET 2, today has been great, had a bad reaction to a local boba drink, neck is very stiff, www.myspace.com/redlightdistrictx for info on our CIA show with UXG on the 20th of Sept.

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Thursday, August 21, 2008

VOTD: Red Light District - Fire

Instead of posting the situation of the Edison at this moment in time, let's look at something more pleasant. Below is a clip of "FIRE", performed last Friday evening.

Thank you to everyone who attended. Apologies to the folks who did not get the update in time and were scammed into believing we were still performing this past Sunday.

Our next performance in Saturday, the 20th of September @ The CIA with The UnExtraordinary Gentleman.

Red Light District - Fire [2008, August 15th @ Santa Monica Pier]







Red Light District on myspace

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Saturday, August 16, 2008

Red Light District @ The Edison, Sunday the 17th

We are proud to announce that our special secret sauce Sunday performance takes place tomorrow, the 17th at the charmingly elegant steampunk venue, The Edison.

This performance is NOT to be missed. Please visit the site below to get acquainted with their location and you will see what the hubbub is!

The Edison
108 W. 2nd Street, 101
Los Angeles, California 90012
213 613 0000

www.EdisonDowntown.com

Free Music Downloads on the site

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Thursday, August 14, 2008

Red Light District - Friday night @ Santa Monica Pier (all ages)



08/15/2008 11:00 PM -

Red Light District @ The Santa Monica Pier (ALL AGES SHOW)
Joined on stage by Brother Daniel of The FreakShow Deluxe


Rusty's Surf Ranch
256 SANTA MONICA PIER
Santa Monica,, California 90401
310 393 7437
http://www.rustyssurfranch.com

Visit myspace.com/RedLightDistrictX

Special Surprise Secret Sauce Show Sunday!!!!

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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

TEST for an mp3

Here is where we try to test what will happen if I place a linked mp3 file on this page.

You "should" be able to DOWNLOAD the song or listen below
Zeitmahl - Knowhere I'd Begin (2000)

UPDATE: ok, it works....
click on the play button that will load just before the word, "DOWNLOAD" and a player shall launch ;)

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Thursday, August 7, 2008

LOTD: Launchy - Load your programs faster than imagined on win, linux and osx

* Launchy - Load your programs faster than imagined on win, linux and osx *



This FREE application, created by Josh Karlin, provides the fastest way to launch your desired programs. It hides until you call for it (pressing ALT + SPACE) and then as you begin typing the name of the program you want, it begins guessing and giving you enough options. It usually guesses correctly from the beginning.

Launchy also allows for web shortcuts, calculator functions and folder searches. If you are wanting to play a certain song from your hard drive, you can configure Launchy to take care of this too.

Enjoy Launchy, my link of the day...
http://launchy.net


My next lotd will feature AURORA, the future of web browsing, file sharing and collaborative work.

Speaking of work... I must depart in a few!
Have a great Thursday and say hello to someone new today!

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Tuesday, July 29, 2008

FRIDAY: you=dance + me=spin (Top Floor, LA)[ElectroIndieDustrialFunk]


This Friday night, I will be spinning for the first time in Los Angeles since the beginning of the year.
Come to THE TOP FLOOR at 10:30pm for the FREE party downtown at The Catalyst.

I will be spinning a finely spiced variety of fun and hard electro beats from the indie rock side to industrial-funk, "newer wave" and bangin' boombastic booty shakerz ;)
My set will also include my newest remixes of Godhead, West Indian Girl, Traci Lords, Pink Skull, Juno Reactor and Zombie Girl.

There will also be FREE CDs for those who ask me for them.

BE PREPARED TO DANCE AND HAVE AN AMAZING TIME!

The Top Floor
@ The Catalyst (Artist Gallery Lofts)
2079 East 15th Street - Section C - 3rd Floor
Los Angeles, California 90021
www.TheTopFloorLive.com

Related Links
www.myspace.com/zeitmahl
www.myspace.com/sistersofmixing
www.te-er.com


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Monday, July 28, 2008

What I am up to at 36

It is official...

as far as the actual birthday goes.

I am 36!

I remember when my father and mother were each this age!

Here is what am I up to lately.

When I was in Seattle this past January, I had spoken with my doctor's office and they informed me that my cholesterol levels were out of control and said I would immediately need to start lipitor. I refused this and said I would alter my diet instead as I already take enough medications due to my thyroid condition. After a long list of hearing what I shouldn't eat from red meat (which I have not had in a few decades) to butter on bread, I was finally caught when ice cream was mentioned.

Since February, I have not had a single soda, have pretty much cut all fried foods, watched my intake of processed foods (partially hydronated, androg-jaiy-Anus, high fructose corn crack)and dining times, as well as shifting to less breads, more raw foods and keeping myself well hydrated. This has lead to a weight loss of over 45 pounds!!!

It is quite rewarding to have not only improved my health on the technical side, but on both the internal feeling and external look. :)

I have cut myself LOOSE from the mobile phone since April!!!
I have had my Sprint line since 1997, when Patrick Rogers and I got our phones together at the Radio Shack on South Street, just before work on the Dark Harvest Festival. I will re-instate the phone shortly, however... it has been extremely freeing to NOT have a phone attached.

I am still working full-time at Universal Studios
I began during March of 2007 and have since been a Sound Stage Manager. Apart from the internal gossip and power struggles that I have witnessed, the job is fine. I enjoy the benefits and the perks are also welcomed ;)

There is a ton of news for which to be grateful!
My mother is cancer free still!!!! While we do not see enough of each other, I am happy for the time we do share and always hope the best for her and Victor as they have both been good parents for me. My father and June are also healthy and I have been lucky enough to have seen them and other family members a few times this year from touring and such.

Sadly, in the last year, we lost Max Kantor, my grandfather and husband to Betty, who is amazing! She and the rest of my father's family all reside within 30 miles of one another in Philadelphia.

>I am also grateful for the amazing friends I have who have been a warm family! In the last year, I have made some new friends and strengthened some of the existing relationships, of which were never so obvious. I am not sure how life could ever be without the presence of Legion as he has truly been a balancing force. I really hope that Paul Diaz is able to visit in August!!! I miss my Philadelphia friends so much!
Being able to reconnect with friends and family is one of the best reasons for touring as both a musician and the occasional DJ tour. I am planning a tour for autumn which will extend both the west and east coast.

Speaking of Music
The album with Mark is coming along well. The first two songs have wound up bootlegged from Mark's TechItch dj gigs around the globe. It was a trip to see Mark spin and people going nuts and singing my lyrics. I have been involved in music for many years and have had this before, however, it had been so many years, and it is just as exciting as the first time! Especially when some fellow grabbed me and without knowing he was dancing to a song I had co-written, he said "This is the shit" as he sang my lyrics and jumped up and down.... maybe he said that the song was shit and he was jumping up and down to have Mark stop spinning it.

The album is being pushed by the Celldweller camp, FIXT and features not just vocals from me, but a host of cool folks including a funky tune with Douglas McCarthy.

Mark and I have been creating this amalgam of metal, drum n bass, electrofunk, indiepop at our house in Granada Hills, CA, where we have our full studio. It is amazing to be able to play drums at any time of the day and night. (This falls into the grateful category!) I still have the apartment in Hollywood and am typing from here now.

In other music news, my first work for Ryko / Warner Bros. ships October 7th on the new Godhead album, where I produced and remixed the song, "Soldier".

I am also in progress on producing The Return Of Josie Cotton!!! We have some good work accomplished and are currently in the middle of the 2009 version of "Johnny Are You Queer", which will surely see some press. We are both proud of the work this far! If you are unfamiliar with her work, do a google search... you might just find the maneaters video or a clip from the film, Valley Girl.

I will be posting some clips from the studio as well as my new set of wheels, courtesy of Mz Josie Cotton!!!

As far as other music is concerned, I have a slew of other releases coming soon including remixes and production for West Indian Girl, Pink Skull, Tracie Lords, Zombie Girl, Juno Reactor, Isaac Hayes and Burt Bacharach.

The Red Light District album is being mixed when time allows for it. There are twenty songs in two parts; Smoke and Mirrors. The first being the more retro side of the 20s and 30s with a modern twist and the latter, having a more futuristic and experimental pop essence. Our recent live performance at Bordello was sold out, 50 people over capacity and had sadly turned away over 100 people (sorry to Tony, Nick, Andrea, etc...) We have been rehearsing as a live sextet (six people, not SEX) once a week for the last few months and I am very proud of everyone involved! I am pleasantly surprised at how well this music is being received!!!

There has been not yet been enough time to squeeze in time for Zeitmahl or Emit Peels, however, my schedule will be re-arranging in the next few weeks and I am excited to work on new material.

I will publish this post to be syndicated to my blog (mylivetube), livejournal, sg, lj and myspace and will then realize that I wanted to include x or y or x and y chromosome, etc. Maybe I could have mentioned being grateful for Pooch-A-Rilla or having a roof over my head or being somewhat responsible... sybil

Ok... I have slowly jotted this down over the last hour or so and will head away to work on some music since I have the day off from Universal.

The plan is to have dinner and go to The Magic Castle... I am NOT yet certain as to my deal there, so dinner may take place nearby and then we can walk over to the Magic Castle as it is $10 to park and you can park around the cornhole for $3 or even park at my place for freebase. ;)

Please contact me directly if you would like to join in the fun this evening.
If you feel the urge to stop over, I should be around all day :)

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Thursday, July 24, 2008

My bday celebration: Step 1 = Free Admission to RUIN, Friday

Friday, the 25th of July, celebrate my Bday, which is actually Monday, the 28th at RUIN for NO COVER if you mention my name at the door and arrive before midnight!

I will be handing out some free CDs as well.

Information for the club is on www.ladead.com

If you like the old alternative music, shoegaze, indierock, darkwave, deathrock and some britpop, this is just the tip of what you will hear spun by XIAN and Darren of Indie 103's Big Sonic Heaven.

If you can not attend on Friday, there is more fun to be had over the wknd and a cool outting on my birthday evening.

Drop me a line for more...


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Saturday, July 19, 2008

FREE SANTA MONICA PIER PARTY 7pm-7am

ALL NIGHT BEACH PARTY!!!!



This sounds like it will be a ton of fun... I had wanted to write about this earlier in the week, however I have been on a roll all week and barely around.

The Santa Monica Pier and beach surrounding it, is holding a big 12 hour FREE FESTIVAL from 7pm until 7am!!! Music, Carnival performers, art installations and I am sure a few reach-arounds that are in no relation to the event!

I will be leaving shortly, having just returned home from work.

Please refer to the links below for futher information!

Official Site
http://www.smgov.net/smarts/glow

Alternate Article
urbandaddy.com/allnighter

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Tuesday, July 15, 2008

on drums Wednesday night - FREE performance in LA

I will be on drums for Vernon Lewis [musician, actor, stuntman extraordinare ] (NBC's HEROES)

Saddle Ranch Universal (see site)
100 Universal Plaza
Universal City, 91608

10pm showtime
Wednesday, the 16th of July


This is a FREE performance
21+ to enter,
however, being that the venue is connected to the outside patio, if you are NOT of age, you can see and hear the performance.

Intruder is also performing after us and they are a fun Van Halen tribute band.

Contact me for any questions, comments, concerns and or discussion items.

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Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Wanna laugh at six girls tonight? Check this!!!


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Sunday, June 29, 2008

Red Light District recap & videos

Friday evening was our Red Light District performance @ Bordello. The event was arranged by The Two Ladies, who are known for their burlesque performance theatre.

I was hoping the place would be somewhat filled and was pleasantly surprised that we were 50 people over capacity and over 100 people turned away! I hope you were NOT one of those folks!

There are some photos posted in the Red Light District myspace photo section and if you have any shots (including video), it would be great to share!

Below are three videos shot by Mister Robert Murphy using the camera Red Seth gave to me.

End Of The Line


Judas (encore song)


Stumble


While there are a few small shows in the works, I can tell you that we are in the final stages of mixing the album and am touched that so many people have responded so well to this music. I am pleased and so is the band!

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Sunday, June 22, 2008

SAD SAD SAD NEWS (George Carlin)


Georgie!

Georg Carlin has died!!!

Not only was he a huge influence on my life and comedy but he paved the way for so many people and even though he was 71, he still had it!
When "It's Bad For Ya" was released this past year, I not only watched it once... or twice but have since been watching it nearly every other week!!!

Carlin had suffered heart issues in the past however he went into the hospital after noticing pains and 5:55 was the time of "departure".

Please check Laugh.com as it is a fun site and I am uncertain as to its immediate future.

For the younger folks or those not in the know, not only was George HIGH-larious, he was also the first ever host on SNL (Saturday Night Live) and he had more than a ten, possibly 12 HBO specials, and has been involved with a SLEW of films.... He has the seven words you can not say on tv, talked about society... anyhow.. I could go on for ever.....

He was in my top (still will be) of all artists, whether it be film, music, visual, etc.

You will sorely be missed and I suppose I will have to think about what you said and the black book from your most recent episode. I feel like a father of sorts has left. I actually took my father and June (the folks) to see Carlin back in the late 90s at the Keswick Theatre, near Glenside, PA (outside of Philadelphia). It was wonderful.

I was seriously having an awful weekend and I honestly think I may cry now.

I will laugh later and watch some George Carlin.....


more info: etonline with news story
His official site: http://www.georgecarlin.com

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Wednesday, June 18, 2008

RED LIGHT DISTRICT & Burlesque FRIDAY 27th @ Bordello (LA)

Here is a brief rundown of the event next Friday, featuring Red Light District, the 20s/30s/dark cabaret, futurist band I have.

(we are looking for people to shoot some video of our performance as well)





THE TWO LADIES
COURTNEY CRUZ AND SHELBY JONES

PRESENT
"THE DEVILS PLAYGROUND"
" A DARK NIGHT "

A BURLESQUE INTERPRETATION OF TRAGIC AND TERRIFYING COMIC BOOK CHARACTERS
INSPIRED BY THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED "THE DARK KNIGHT " FEATURE FILM

BURLESQUE PERFORMANCES:
COURTNEY CRUZ
SHELBY "BELFAST JONES"
DIAMONDBACK ANNIE
DOT TODDY
KITTY CADILLAC
AND VIXEN MAGDALENE

LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE:
RED LIGHT DISTRICT
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/REDLIGHTDISTRICTX

SONGS SPUN
DJ SATOKI

FRIDAY JUNE 27TH
THE BORDELLO BAR
901 EAST 1ST STREET , LA, CA 90012

DOORS OPEN @ 9PM
SHOW STARTS @ 10PM
$10.00 ALL NIGHT
21 +

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Saturday, June 14, 2008

Links of the week: black cab sessions and more

You may recall a cable series on HBO, Confessions from a NY CAB and then a game show where unsuspecting folks who enter a cab wind up having their chance to win $$$, well, there is now a series that has been featuring a variety of artists performing versions of their music from the back of a cab!

Believe me, it is better than Alannis Morrisette's video and Geggy Tah (remember him?)

My Morning Jacket, The Kooks, Death Cab For Cutie, The Futureheads, Spoon, The Raveonettes, Cold War Kids and even THE Daniel Johnston are some of the folks who have ridden and performed in the cab.

www.blackcabsessions.com
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Do dogs REALLY know when their "owners" are coming home?
You may have experienced your fee fee, fido, killer, spike, lucky (insert name) seeming to know ahead of time when their best friend, YOU or someone you know, are coming home. Here is some interesting research and related video.

http://www.sheldrake.org/papers/Animals/dogvideo_abs.html
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I love short films!!! I an a huge cinefile... (Ariel, where are you?)
A local fellow called Joaquin Baldwin is cooking up some tasty film treats and Sebastian's Voodoo delivers!!!

View the film
Sebastian's Voodoo

More on Joaquin Baldwin's creative world
www.pixelnitrate.com

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I have more to share.. much more... including Trent Reznor's Greyhounds, John Frusciante (Red Hot ChilliiiiiPeeeeeeps), New Monthly Hollywood Party, putting someone "away" and music was slow but now so much is happening.. lots to share, giveaway and have for sale!!!

It is good that 2008 blows away the last several years in positivity! :)

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Thursday, June 5, 2008

kicked A$$ in court today!!!

"Don't mess with the bull or you'll get the horns!!!"

:)

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Wednesday, June 4, 2008

what a week and it is only wednesday

Well... within the week lots has happened....

working with Josie

running into people all over the place last Thursday (even Katie Holmes)

Power surge at the apt and losing a very important hard drive.. however I will save some loot and have the data recovered.

Last Friday was the first THERAPY SESSIONS L.A. and my new monthly party will be soon announced!

Finally ate at the Griddle last Saturday morning with Jean Spinosa.
Sunday, went to work to watch the back lot burn down (this was at Universal... see other posts) Possibly toxic fumes made me ill for a few days after as well as other employees.

I saw some of the most horribly movies in the last week or so:
Prince Caspian was so painful that I was relieved when we left.
Last Saturday, Yuval and I went to see a private screenign on the backlot of THE STRANGERS and this was a more mainstream version of HOSTEL which was horrible as well. If you had the displeasure of seeing The Strangers then whisperring loudly, "JAMES", will make you laugh!
Indiana Chrones disease and the PissDullSkull was so bad that apart from laughing at the lamely places throwback lines and alien tome foolery, I took a nice long walk during the film to stretch my legs and have a conversation with the woman behind the concession area and eventually decided to buy M&M Peanuts as I needed something to keep me excited. Thankfully we (Angela & Chris, Legion & I) saw this at The Arclight Cinemas in the valley and I sprawled out horizontally for most of the film on three seats.

I bought a new hard drive 500 gigs for $99. Got this at Best Buy as I had them price match the price at FRYS and I also got a killer deal for $45 on a huge battery backup system. The one for barely 1/3 the power and utilities (autosaving files into folders, etc) was actually close to double what I paid!!! :)

Btw, I just completed the final edits on the remix for WEST INDIAN GIRL. You may wind up hearing this a good deal if you r

Today Erik Weise picked me up at my house in Granada Hills and we caught the 5:30 screening of THE FALL. While absolutely stunning from location to overall cinematography.. the film was a cure for insomnia and I am still not sure what I saw other than some pretty pictures and a few halfway decently development scenes.

Tonight, I am headed back to Hollywood.... oh btw, I hung out with my old pal from Philadelphia, Toni Ann.... last evening!!! It was the first time we saw each other in 8 years and we live near each other now!

Tomorrow, I am leaving the Hollywood apt at 7:30 am to appear in court as I am a key witness to a burglar, tom whom i refer as the Leland Fire Escape Burglario.
HE IS GOING DOWN!!!!!!

I am looking forward to the following:
Red Light District shows
My new monthly party
Sunday at the Selma Farmer's Market in Hollywood on Selma btwn Cahuenga and Vine
Windows 7 (due this October.... a big FU to VISTA which I gladly never had)
The new HTC Phone!

Here are some links:
Windows 7


HTC PHONE

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