G.R.i.D. (Get Rich in Dallas)

Argh. The initial purpose of my watch for Mr. Garcia in the Voice was to count the times they use his headshot over and over and over. Dagnabbit if those peeps over there are getting him in by actually using different pics of the guy. A total double-edged sword because I was hoping they would venture away from the same pic but now that they have, could the Official Jesse Garcia Watch be in danger of becoming irrelevant?

Nahhhh.

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The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is gonna love them some Dada after tonight and probably give some more love to tonight’s UltraViolet Rock Benefit show put on by Lovie and El Gato. With some sweet special guests a la Bridges and Blinking Lights, Wonderfool and more and a kick-a$$ compilation CD, there is no excuse to missing the festivities tonight. Plus, a five buck minimum donation for a cover is enticement enough to see this roster of bands. If you go, I might even buy you a drink. That is, if you can find and give me the password and then use it properly in a sentence.

Happy hunting!

just away indefinitely. Some job changes are happening and keeping me distracted but not to worry. I’ll return soon.

I so have to thank Robert for this posting on Unfair Park but I’m totally stealing the video to put here. This is one of the best things I’ve ever seen and now if only I could see the rest of it. I’m a purveyor of fine bad movies and Naughty Dallas looks almost to be the cream of the Dallas crop. Besides, where is this Strip University? I wouldn’t mind finishing off my schooling there.

Thanks to coworker Naomi for pointing me out to this article about a man in Utah pretty much subjected to torture that was analagous to making sales. It’s wrongly hilarious so don’t laugh.

What is it?
The 2008 Trash Attack and Graffiti Wipeout is a City-wide community effort to remove litter and trash and abate graffiti in our City.

Who can participate?
Anybody can! This is a great event for families, Scout troops, schools, and private corporations. You can even earn community service hours for school for this! *Minors will need adult supervision and have a signed liability waiver from their parent or guardian for the day of the event.

Where do I register and check in?
Registration will open online April 1. You Check-in Locations are listed below for the area you choose.

That might depend on the bands and if you can figure them out from this mash-up then you can start making your plans. Gorilla v. Bear links us to Car Stereo (Wars) for the tip as well as revealing the potential Lollapalooza Lineup. However, both fests, I could probably care less about. Me outdoors in blazing heat just to listen to music is SO not my idea of fun. I’ll stick with my iTunes. Also, not TOO sure how reliable this is for a definitive hint to the lineup, but at the very least, the mix is SWEEET!

UPDATE:

OK, yeah, it’s legit. Just saw the official mention at ACL’s website.

ISSUE 040408 - Spotted once. Garcia in group photo on page 9.

Clint’s my neighbor and all around awesome artist. I still want Afro Woman…grrr. I hope you check it out tomorrow. He’s a good guy and his wire arts are crazy amazing. Plus, it’s part of the AFI fest so if you’ve missed the films (guilty) then you can get in on some of the other action. And if you don’t, then I’ll have to chop your head off.

Forgot to mention that I was taking this week off. Started PT job, working on some personal projects and some other stuff. See you Monday!

R