Cruise Missile

Hey Soul Mates,
Never before have I wanted an interviewer to smack his subject so badly as I did this morning. Did anyone else see Tom Cruise on the Today Show? He's gone wild. He was dissing Matt Lauer to his face and even if Tom was making a few valid points, Lauer shoulda said "this my house, B****!" I think that anti-depressants are useful in some cases. And Tom should leave Brooke Shields alone.

Funny, but I think Tom has a movie coming out that he was supposed to plug. I bet Spielberg et Cie. are shifting bricks. Tom is sinking his career, disproving the old adage that there is "no bad press." I want to like Tom; I enjoy some of his movies and performances... But this is a case of stay on topic Tom: talk about your film.

If you want to see more of this train wreck watch the Today show on Monday, Matt promised more. Oh, mad props to Lauer for keeping an even keel when Cruise repeatedly insulted his journalistic credibility and professionalism.

Tom Cruise, ya'll. Tom "Crazy Eyes" Cruise.

Love, Power, Peace

Back from 3 Clubs

Hey Soul Mates,
went to check out Orson at 3 Clubs in H'wood. 3 Clubs is a hip, dark joint on Vine. They mix a mean vodka Martini. Chris, the DJ spun a nice mix of Prince, Oasis, P-Funk... Right up our alley. The stage is actually floor level, making it an intimate venue. It would definitely be a cool place to perform.

Orson rocked the house. They took the stage around 10:40; they kind of saunter in. This group has a batch of killer songs loaded with hooks. I've mentioned Orson before, but I hadn't seen them since last year. The set was mostly songs from their debut "Bright Idea." [Check out my review for their disc on CD Baby] They did play some newer material as well. Orson is a 5 piece based out of the South Bay/Beaches area, I would take it. Musically, they are reminiscent of the Cure, Jellyfish and the Durans but with even more radio friendly pop skillz.

Last night, we went down to the Roxy to check out our buddies, Teaneck. They put on a really good show. They are a 3 piece that I met at a Supergrass show several years ago now. Jeff, the drummer is a cool cat. Teaneck's bass player and Orson's bass player are both phenoms. I recommend both bands!

Time for sleeeeep. Have a great weekend everyone.
Love, Power, Peace

Show Announcement

Hey Soul Mates,
here's an exclusive announcement: our next show will be Tuesday July 12 @ The Good Hurt in W. L.A. Our set time will be 9:30, but we recommend that you get there no later than 9:15 to ensure you see the whole amazing set. I'm just back from the club after meeting with the booker, Alec Z. Also caught up with journo Peter Menocal in from Vegas with Feverbox, a band he's working with.

The Good Hurt is a cool locale for several reasons: they have a parquet dance floor, several pool tables and hot female bartenders in nurse's uniforms. The best reason to be there will be the RHS experience, of course. I can't stress enough how important every single fan's participation is. If we don't draw; we won't be welcome to play. Conversely, if we bring boat loads of people, the energy is better, the bookers are pleased and we make new fans of the other people at the club. Help us keep live performance alive in LA!

Tomorrow, Bryan & I will be working on some new compositions and hopefully at least one will be ready to debut at the show. The live pics are taking me a little longer than usual to post, sorry for the delay.

Love, Power, Peace