Theecarey's Journal

02/27/2008 15:02 #43483

Medeski Martin and Wood
Category: music

MMW last night at Town Ballroom, very cool. The three men played two lengthy sets taking the audience through a wide spectrum of auditory textures. I really dig jazz-funk-fusion harmony.

This is my first time having the opportunity to see these guys perform. I was pleased that my date/friend "T" and I found a spot at the stage, (one because standing for over three hours it was nice to have the railing to lean against, and two, I could see what instruments were making which sounds) as it was nice to have the auditory experience of the night enhanced by being so close. Watching them play their variety of instruments, in particular Medeski's variety of keyboards (mellotron, melodica, clavinet, etc) that I wouldnt have seen if we weren't right at the stage. I nean, I could hear a harmonica type of sound when Medeski used this rectangular shoe-box size instrument that had a blow hose and some keys. I now know that it is a melodica after looking it up.

They are out of NYC and have local tour dates, but they bounce all over the globe. Pretty cool.

Now to buy myself some music!

Myspace:

Official Site:

dcoffee - 02/27/08 20:27
Awesome, love these guys. Seen them 3 times.. maybe 4. At least I can share your joy (and video, hehehe) since I didn't go this time.

ladycroft - 02/27/08 15:35
lucky fucker! i wonder if they'll be in europe while i'm there. as it is, i'm traveling to 3 continents over summer and I will JUST miss Ladytron at every turn!!!

drew - 02/27/08 15:21
I don't like jazz, but I like these guys.

mrmike - 02/27/08 15:06
Very cool. It slipped my aging mind that they were coming. I haven't invested too much yet, but like what I hear. The Etree.org website had some of their shows online. Glad you had a good spot to enjoy them. (good to see you here too)

02/07/2008 13:39 #43230

a day early..
Category: birthdays

but

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, (e:mrmike) !!

Have a blast, have a beer, have some damn good cake!

mrmike - 02/07/08 20:13
For the 15th time, imk :)

metalpeter - 02/07/08 18:49
I will follow that with Happy Birthday (e:Mrmike)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

On a side note (e:theecarey) I hope everything is good for you. The reason I say that is your web presance (how ever you spell it) has been very lacking lately. I assumed you where very busy, I Hope that is the case and I'll see ya around.

imk2 - 02/07/08 18:43
happy birthday mike! it's your 29th, right?

mrmike - 02/07/08 14:23
Well, aren't you just the very definition of awesome. I appreciate it and will try to follow the advice to the letter. Got the beer, and at least two shots at cake, so I'm on my way.

Good to see you in these hallowed halls o estrip, btw

01/07/2008 01:49 #42775

Threesome

I've been waiting for this day.. for oh so long.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

They are without their writers, but..

We've got the return of The Daily Show and The Colbert Report!!!!

Ive been so lost without you wonderful guys! Ive been counting down the days..

I'm more excited about this than that of some people with the super bowl.

I think a celebration is in order, even if it is only me.

Beer, appetizers, obligatory cocktail weenies!

more like wine and pizza..

so yeh, tomorrow night- Monday January 7th at 11pm I've got a hot date with Jon and Stephen. yup

writers strike info:

theecarey - 01/11/08 00:53
HELL YES! thanks for the info!!!!!!!!

metalpeter - 01/08/08 17:46
Hope you had a great threesome. I thought I might let you know that if you are into the group thing then you are in luck. I read in today's Buffalo News that Colbert is going to be a UB Distingushed Speaker. From what I understand James Earl Jones isn't doing so he can film some movie or something and they have been trying to get Colbert for sometime and he is able to take that date so. April 4th I think and Tickets on sale for the General Public Feb 4th I think. I'm not sure how you get them if you are a UB student and some people have tickets allready that they may exchange I guess. Not sure how it works tottally.

pyrcedgrrl - 01/07/08 22:08
heh. You said threesome.

metalpeter - 01/07/08 16:29
The thing is they are both writers them selves and Colbert did a lot of the writting on the daly show. Isn't mostly what they do is make fun of the news I'm sure they both will be fine.

fellyconnelly - 01/07/08 09:13
wow these should be interesting shows without the writers! i'll be sure to tune in!

01/03/2008 00:53 #42733

10X Again, Adventures In Salvia
Category: holiday

traditions..

Firing up the hooka!

"Little Gnome Go Weeeeee"

then, "gnome tried to get in my throat"

"Forehead OWWWWWW, Brain is Falling Out!"

How was the 'ET on BMX bike down a rollercoaster ride'? haha

shortly after... my brain "tilted and tweaked"..
"Riding the waves of consciousness.. I am doing a backstroke in space. The metastasizing ball bobbing deep in my gut of thoughts, feelings, ideas are dismantling, to be sorted out and put back together again.. let the thoughts role..Spread out through the Universe it all comes back together as one pure, clean thought.. What is essential to me"

theecarey - 01/03/08 17:55
I was just thinking more about how we have experienced the same theme. You with your ride-like comical state of mind, and me with my intense thinking after having a jolt to the head experience. last night I had honed in on the music and was noticing how rich the elements were. That was the same as last year. Also, although this time my "brain tilted" it was the same sensation as last years "2X4 to the head".. just a sudden feeling that begins the experience. OH and deep detailed dreams to follow. Just like last year. Neat.
(e:theecarey,36119)

i like this tradition :D

ladycroft - 01/03/08 17:43
omg the bike ride was so much fun. i've always wanted to ride a bike on a roller coaster track!

01/01/2008 15:47 #42714

From Eve til Morn..
Category: holiday

yup yup yup..

Lots of fun, so great to catch up with most of you, and much mango tooters, champagne, pinot noir, pinot grigio, more champagne, cranberry juice w/ vodka and a gross Snoopy Snowcone Shot later..sorry if i did/said anything particularly stupid.yup

Really good conversations(what I remember, haha).. quality interactions, I found it to be a delightful evening. Thanks (e:peeps).

And now I need a nap after just a few hours of broken sleep.

Only took a few pics.. more should be posted at some point by (e:metalpeter), (e:ladycroft) and (e:vincent)

PMT thanks for hosting! I miss you guys!

metalpeter - 01/02/08 17:52
I wonder why my face looked that way maybe it was from the first flash I thought there where two cameras but not sure. That being said that was a very nice part of the night, even if it didn't look like it. So I deserve the teasing I got from ya totally.

mrmike - 01/01/08 20:55
Great pics. I had to tease Peter, because I know if I had the two of you coming at me I wouldn't be wincing which he looked like he was done.

Fun as always, my friend.

metalpeter - 01/01/08 17:56
Nice pictures I like the one that you took of me taking a picture of you, very good pictures. Thanks for taking them and sharing them.

paul - 01/01/08 16:16
I love mike wrapper up as a gift.

theecarey - 01/01/08 15:51
The hard to see picture of (e:flacidness) and (e:terry) was taken in response to hearing what sounding like yelping yorkshire puppies. I found these two standing in a dark room near the doorway. Whats the story, guys? hahaha