Uncle George Brennan
Here's the obituary for my uncle, George Brennan.
George's viewing, Funeral Mass and burial were today.
It was a tough day, especially for my aunt and cousin.
Like myself, George was an animal lover.
George was a life member the Darby Fire Patrol #2.
He was a member of the Colwyn Fire Company where he served as President for the last five years.
George earned the Purple Heart for his service as a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
George's hospice care was provided by VITAS.
As you may know, VITAS is one of the organizations that I am volunteer for as a pet therapy provider.
This is what I want my house to be like
I really love greyhounds. When they get together, they will roo together, which is a combination of whining, crying and barking. Believe it or not, this would be heaven to my ears.
A smaller group will do the roo as well:
I really love greyhounds. When they get together, they will roo together, which is a combination of whining, crying and barking. Believe it or not, this would be heaven to my ears.
A smaller group will do the roo as well:
Fab Faux at Keswick Theatre show preview
I'm going to check out The Fab Faux tomorrow at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, PA.
Here's a show preview that I wrote for work.
The Fab Faux keeps Beatles' 'Inner Light' alive
Here's the Fab Faux performing John Lennon's "I Don't Want to Face It."
While that's pretty cool, I don't think that video/song even touches their live stuff, such as "While My Guitar Gently Weeps."
I'm going to check out The Fab Faux tomorrow at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, PA.
Here's a show preview that I wrote for work.
The Fab Faux keeps Beatles' 'Inner Light' alive
Here's the Fab Faux performing John Lennon's "I Don't Want to Face It."
While that's pretty cool, I don't think that video/song even touches their live stuff, such as "While My Guitar Gently Weeps."
Video: Sal goofing on Gary
Quick clip from Howard TV of Sal Governale messing with Gary.
Love Gary's expression just before Sal comes into office.
Love Gary's expression just before Sal comes into office.
Cleveland's Screaming: Punk documentary clips
The documentary film Cleveland's Screaming had its debut screening this weekend ... where else, in Cleveland!
The trailers are pretty good: Some vintage VHS show footage and interviews. I kind of think the first one is better than the second one.
Trailer #1
Trailer #2
But this clip really gave me a good idea of how the film really focuses in on the Cleveland scene and some of the earliest punk bands to come out that scene such as The Electric Eels.
The documentary film Cleveland's Screaming had its debut screening this weekend ... where else, in Cleveland!
The trailers are pretty good: Some vintage VHS show footage and interviews. I kind of think the first one is better than the second one.
Trailer #1
Trailer #2
But this clip really gave me a good idea of how the film really focuses in on the Cleveland scene and some of the earliest punk bands to come out that scene such as The Electric Eels.
Agent Orange at Mojo 13, Wilmington, DE, 10/28/07
I think I'm going to check this show out.
Props to Mojo 13 for getting some out of town bands / big name bands / old school punk bands into Wilmington.
Mojo 13 on MySpace
Agent Orange on MySpace
last.fm: Agent Orange at Mojo 13
Props to Mojo 13 for getting some out of town bands / big name bands / old school punk bands into Wilmington.
Mojo 13 on MySpace
Agent Orange on MySpace
last.fm: Agent Orange at Mojo 13
I think I really like The Besnard Lakes
I've heard their song "Disaster" on Sirius 26 Left of Center several times now and each instance I think ... wow, that is _really_ exceptional.
They kinda remind me of Galaxie 500 as well as Damon and Naomi, Sigur Ros and The Beach Boys with perhaps even a hint of Spacemen 3 or Spiritualized.
I just ordered their album, "The Besnard Lakes are the Dark Horse" on vinyl.
Here's their intriguing video for the song "For Agent 13" ...
Of course, you will now check out The Besnard Lakes on MySpace
I've heard their song "Disaster" on Sirius 26 Left of Center several times now and each instance I think ... wow, that is _really_ exceptional.
They kinda remind me of Galaxie 500 as well as Damon and Naomi, Sigur Ros and The Beach Boys with perhaps even a hint of Spacemen 3 or Spiritualized.
I just ordered their album, "The Besnard Lakes are the Dark Horse" on vinyl.
Here's their intriguing video for the song "For Agent 13" ...
Of course, you will now check out The Besnard Lakes on MySpace
McG's Los Angeles pictures now online
Got in from L.A. this morning around 8:00 a.m.
Crashed out for a bit, then promptly put pics from the L.A. trip on Flickr, because ... apparently I have no life.
Dave's Los Angeles pics, Sept. '07
Got in from L.A. this morning around 8:00 a.m.Crashed out for a bit, then promptly put pics from the L.A. trip on Flickr, because ... apparently I have no life.
Dave's Los Angeles pics, Sept. '07
McG checking in from San Pedro, California
Just finished up a two-day conference for work out in Santa Monica.
Had an afternoon to kill, so I jetted down to San Pedro.
No, not to chase the ghost of D. Boon or see where The Minutemen got their start.
OK, maybe the latter.
A kid wearing a faded Smiths t-shirt at Williams Book Store told me Pedro has been dead for a few years now.
They had a copy of the awesome zine The Rise and Fall of the Harbor Area, which was FREE! It's got a cover story on George Hurley no less.
I bopped across the street to Sacred Grounds coffee shop which is playing some really shitty smooth jazz right now.
BUT, they offer free wi-fi and I had a slice of lemon bundt cake that was all homemade moist and what not.
I'm sitting right where that P.A. speaker is in the picture above.
I see that Toys That Kill is playing in L.A. tomorrow.
Their latest record "Shanked" didn't knock my socks off the way "Control the Sun" did, but they definitely rock in a brilliant and awesome way.
Next time I fly out this way, I HAVE to be able to extend the trip so I can catch some of these west coast bands I really dig.
This California trip and the London vacation is taking back to the days of being on the road, seeking out the cool zine stores, record stores.
I love being able to go up to someone who looks like they know the scene well and being able to find out exactly where to go and what is happening.
Just finished up a two-day conference for work out in Santa Monica.
Had an afternoon to kill, so I jetted down to San Pedro.
No, not to chase the ghost of D. Boon or see where The Minutemen got their start.
OK, maybe the latter.
A kid wearing a faded Smiths t-shirt at Williams Book Store told me Pedro has been dead for a few years now.
They had a copy of the awesome zine The Rise and Fall of the Harbor Area, which was FREE! It's got a cover story on George Hurley no less.
I bopped across the street to Sacred Grounds coffee shop which is playing some really shitty smooth jazz right now.BUT, they offer free wi-fi and I had a slice of lemon bundt cake that was all homemade moist and what not.
I'm sitting right where that P.A. speaker is in the picture above.
I see that Toys That Kill is playing in L.A. tomorrow.
Their latest record "Shanked" didn't knock my socks off the way "Control the Sun" did, but they definitely rock in a brilliant and awesome way.
Next time I fly out this way, I HAVE to be able to extend the trip so I can catch some of these west coast bands I really dig.
This California trip and the London vacation is taking back to the days of being on the road, seeking out the cool zine stores, record stores.
I love being able to go up to someone who looks like they know the scene well and being able to find out exactly where to go and what is happening.
