Friday's always kick my butt. After working late on Thursday and coming in early the next morning I am exhausted. So when you wake up at 10 at night your options are a bit limited. After getting a bit nostalgic for some Maple Road chain restaurant cuisine after hearing about the demise of Bennigan's and Tony Roma's I went to T.G.I. Friday's with my Ex. It is so strange as we get along better after we broke up.
When we finished our late night dinner, I didn't want the evening to end. So as I always did when we were dating I challenged her a bit. I suggested that we hit Allen St, for some reason she was always afraid to go down there. Hardware actually made a great impression for her as she immediately enjoyed the atmosphere.
The highlight of the night: Hardware now served MICKEYs Fine Malt Liquor. I have been waiting to drink that stuff for 8 years now ever since the movie SLC Punk!
Yes I am weird. That place has a good selection of liquor and wines and when I go there all I drink is Pabst Blue Ribbon and now Mickey's.
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03/25/2006 22:09 #37076
Mickey's Fine Malt Liquor03/24/2006 01:42 #37075
Resturant ClosingsWhat is it with Western New York? I swear things get more screwed up as time goes on.
As I heard read on LJ, Bennigan's and Tony Roma's are closed!!!!
This totally sucks >-/
Benigan's was killer for those pints and caloric bar food.
Tony Roma's was a nice upper middle nice place to take a date and enjoy your carnavour side.
At least that new place Smoke 'n Bones opened up on Maple, oh and that Red Robin. Just I loved those two places. So many great memories.
Now I am going to have to visit my Mom down in Florida.
As I heard read on LJ, Bennigan's and Tony Roma's are closed!!!!
This totally sucks >-/
Benigan's was killer for those pints and caloric bar food.
Tony Roma's was a nice upper middle nice place to take a date and enjoy your carnavour side.
At least that new place Smoke 'n Bones opened up on Maple, oh and that Red Robin. Just I loved those two places. So many great memories.
Now I am going to have to visit my Mom down in Florida.
03/23/2006 02:44 #37074
Fuse TVLed Zeppelin's The Song Remains the Same is on Fuse. I remember when I was a kid and they played it on the forerunner to Fuse, MuchMusic. When we first got the dish and discovered MuchMucic USA, the letdown was bad. Here when I would go up to my Grandma's house in Hamilton and check out all the cool kick butt video's and features on Much it was almost cfny 102.1 on TV. Then years later I get MMUSA, and it just left me scratching my head.
At least the Labbat Blue Spotlight survives through Loaded on FUSE. That always has been a good time watching a block of old and new videos from an artist.
Ok it's late and I have a Dr's appmt tom. morn.
At least the Labbat Blue Spotlight survives through Loaded on FUSE. That always has been a good time watching a block of old and new videos from an artist.
Ok it's late and I have a Dr's appmt tom. morn.
metalpeter - 03/23/06 19:03
I found out about Much Music on a trip to Tornto. What was interesting was how MMUSA carried a lot of Much Music's shows. Fuse is still I verry good Chanel but I wish we Much Music on Adelphia they had some cool stuff on there.
I found out about Much Music on a trip to Tornto. What was interesting was how MMUSA carried a lot of Much Music's shows. Fuse is still I verry good Chanel but I wish we Much Music on Adelphia they had some cool stuff on there.
03/22/2006 01:08 #37073
The CultWent out to see The Cult at the Town Ballroom. This band has been party of my psyche and heritage for years. Although Ian is English he did spend quite a bit of time in Hamilton ONT the city where I was born.
What took my by surprise was I was one of the youngest people there. Most of the people in the audience were in their late 30's and 40's. Which makes sense I first heard the Electric album when I was in middle school in the late 80's.
My friend Pat and I meet up front at the bar section which was pretty nice although it did take forever to grab a drink. In never being to the place even when it was Sphere I didn't know what to expect. The staggered levels of view was nice and one did feel a bit close to the action on stage, but there was just something a bit out of touch about the place. It could be the French Renaissance ceiling supports painted red and white that set me a bit off I suppose.
In the end I saw the band that influenced me in childhood and felt a bit old at the same time in seeing them perform the songs I dearly remembered live. In all a good time and money well spent.
The only downside was my friend Deb and her mini drama with your BF Dan. I have finally just taken the detached perspective on the whole situation.
Well here are a couple pics I snapped.
What took my by surprise was I was one of the youngest people there. Most of the people in the audience were in their late 30's and 40's. Which makes sense I first heard the Electric album when I was in middle school in the late 80's.
My friend Pat and I meet up front at the bar section which was pretty nice although it did take forever to grab a drink. In never being to the place even when it was Sphere I didn't know what to expect. The staggered levels of view was nice and one did feel a bit close to the action on stage, but there was just something a bit out of touch about the place. It could be the French Renaissance ceiling supports painted red and white that set me a bit off I suppose.
In the end I saw the band that influenced me in childhood and felt a bit old at the same time in seeing them perform the songs I dearly remembered live. In all a good time and money well spent.
The only downside was my friend Deb and her mini drama with your BF Dan. I have finally just taken the detached perspective on the whole situation.
Well here are a couple pics I snapped.
mrdt - 03/22/06 15:32
Did they play "she sells sanctuary"??? To bad I couldn't get tickets because I too am a fan of the Cult.
Did they play "she sells sanctuary"??? To bad I couldn't get tickets because I too am a fan of the Cult.
leetee - 03/22/06 10:34
I was born in Hamilton, Ontario too. At St Joe's downtown. Grew up on the west mountain, Upper Paradise and Stone Church; my 'rents still live there. I went to R.A. Riddell, then Sir Alan McNabb, then Westdale...
Nice to meet a fellow Hamiltonian. :O)
I was born in Hamilton, Ontario too. At St Joe's downtown. Grew up on the west mountain, Upper Paradise and Stone Church; my 'rents still live there. I went to R.A. Riddell, then Sir Alan McNabb, then Westdale...
Nice to meet a fellow Hamiltonian. :O)
03/21/2006 00:11 #37072
Ok scratch that idea.Well I can't say I am too surprised given how they have been playing lately. It is just a bit of a bummer when it finally did happen. The Sabres tickets that I had for Saturday have been called back from the season ticket holder that my family has always received tickets from for years. So no Ottawa Senators for me on Saturday. The bright side is now I get to go to a Leafs game and watch them get blown out by Buffalo as they always do. Plus I am guaranteed a prime playoff game, so it really is a descent trade off. Sandy has always taken care of us in the Buffalo pro sports department so I am not too worried.
What I am excited about is The Cult are coming to a sold out Town Ballroom and I have tickets! Yea they are late 80's metal/wussie goth but they have been a big time influence on me. I remember jamming out to the Love album when I was a kid. Plus Ian Astbury is a semi Hamiltonian, but I doubt they will play anything off of Ceremony the one album that was influenced by his time as a teenager hanging out on the Res. It was one of those albums that was critically acclaimed but never sold anything substantial. For those that do not know of the cult their sound has been described as, "If I had to classify The Cult's sound, it would have to be a hybrid of Black Sabbath, Big Country (remember them???) and AC/DC."
Songs I would like to hear: She Sells Sanctuary, Firewoman, Eddie, Love Removal Machine.
Other than that my life has just been sleepwalking ever since I have returned from Las Vegas.
On the bright side I will be able to hit up this show on Saturday without being late.
Yea I love a Radiohead cover band.
The Karma Police @ Brickyard Pub
Date/Time: Saturday March 25, 2006
Time: 10:00pm - 2:00am
Entry Type: Club Event
Location: The Brickyard Pub
Street Adr: 427 Center St.
City: Lewiston
Zip: 14092
Notes: Once again The Karma Police bring their Tribute to Alt Rockers Radiohead to the Brickyard Pub in Lewiston , NY.
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What I am excited about is The Cult are coming to a sold out Town Ballroom and I have tickets! Yea they are late 80's metal/wussie goth but they have been a big time influence on me. I remember jamming out to the Love album when I was a kid. Plus Ian Astbury is a semi Hamiltonian, but I doubt they will play anything off of Ceremony the one album that was influenced by his time as a teenager hanging out on the Res. It was one of those albums that was critically acclaimed but never sold anything substantial. For those that do not know of the cult their sound has been described as, "If I had to classify The Cult's sound, it would have to be a hybrid of Black Sabbath, Big Country (remember them???) and AC/DC."
Songs I would like to hear: She Sells Sanctuary, Firewoman, Eddie, Love Removal Machine.
Other than that my life has just been sleepwalking ever since I have returned from Las Vegas.
On the bright side I will be able to hit up this show on Saturday without being late.
Yea I love a Radiohead cover band.
The Karma Police @ Brickyard Pub
Date/Time: Saturday March 25, 2006
Time: 10:00pm - 2:00am
Entry Type: Club Event
Location: The Brickyard Pub
Street Adr: 427 Center St.
City: Lewiston
Zip: 14092
Notes: Once again The Karma Police bring their Tribute to Alt Rockers Radiohead to the Brickyard Pub in Lewiston , NY.
Sharing: Share w/ Everyone
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theecarey - 03/21/06 16:23
Cool.. so the Karma Police havent been to the Brickyard yet.. I couldnt remember when you mentioned that they were going to play. I told (e:ladycroft) about it.. maybe get a few peeps out there.. we'll see!
Cool.. so the Karma Police havent been to the Brickyard yet.. I couldnt remember when you mentioned that they were going to play. I told (e:ladycroft) about it.. maybe get a few peeps out there.. we'll see!
ladycroft - 03/21/06 00:38
haven't checked out brickyard yet. been to steelhead a few times though, yum yum guinness!
haven't checked out brickyard yet. been to steelhead a few times though, yum yum guinness!
I have only been there once and that was when it was a Hardware store. I have walked by it a bunch of times, to be honest I have never been to any of the Allen st. Bars.
Hardware makes a damn fine steak sandwich, too. Mmmm.