Violent Femmes – Webster Hall – October 17, 2023

Punk-folk legends Violent Femmes are touring North America in celebration of the 40th anniversary of their seminal self-titled debut album — featuring the likes of “Blister in the Sun.” And last night at a sold-out Webster Hall they had everyone happily signing along.

(Violent Femmes play Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, N.J., today.)

(Violent Femmes play Rams Head Live! in Baltimore on Friday.)

(Violent Femmes play The NorVa in Norfolk, Va., on Saturday.)

(Violent Femmes play The National in Richmond, Va., on Sunday.)

Photos courtesy of Edwina Hay | thisisnotaphotograph.com

Death Grips – Brooklyn Steel – September 21, 2023

About halfway into the North American leg of their world tour, experimental hip-hop trio Death Grips headlined a sold-out Brooklyn Steel on Thursday, their first of two nights in Kings County.

Photos courtesy of Edwina Hay | thisisnotaphotograph.com

On Friday, January 27th, Baltimore’s Dru Hill (@druhill4real) headlined the newly opened Racket (@racketnewyork) a stop on their tour in honor of their 25th anniversary. Any past and current member of the group was invited to participate and the show felt like a giant singalong. Swipe through for a few pics from the night and check out the full set now on @bowerypresents’ The House List (link in profile). Final image in this post is of a lucky fan who caught Sisqó’s jacket after he threw it into the audience after the final song (which was “The Thong Song,” naturally). #druhill #25thanniversary #racket #racketnewyork #livemusic #livemusicphotography #concert #concertphotography #reunion #sisqo #sisqó #smoke #black #nokio #scola #jazz #tao #woody #sliquejayadams https://www.instagram.com/p/CoDJo_9OLVK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

On Saturday, December 17th, @sunnofficial headlined a sold out show at Pioneer Works in Brooklyn, NY. They were joined by High Command (@highcommandthrash) and Leila Bordreuil (@variousartists_ ) to round out the bill. I was thrilled to close out the year with probably the loudest set I have ever experienced (yes, I wore earplugs). Grateful to have had a very busy year and looking forward to capturing many photos again in 2023! Shot for @pioneerworks #sunnobc #pioneerworks #leilabordreuil #highcommandband #highcommand #livemusic #livemusicphotography #concertphotography #concert #fog #smokemachine (at Pioneer Works) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmaZCIvNafq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I love my mom.

I am risking nothing

I AM SORRY FOLLOWERS, I LOVE MY MOMMY

Will not risk.

sorry followers :(

The thing that saddens me most is realizing that I am not surprised by this.

Last night was the 2013 MLB All-Star game. Ah, America’s pastime! Who doesn’t love a good baseball game? And what better way to open up America’s game then with a heartfelt rendition of ‘God Bless America’?

And…wait, a minute. Who is this guy coming out to sing God Bless AMERICA?

this blog

So I don't update this thing. I created some other tumblr sites that I update more often than this one. And here's one that I should really revive one of these days.

But this one? I just use this to follow people on my dashboard.

Amazing. NSFW language.

After some inner soul-searching, I have come to the conclusion that I like T.I.

There's this:

this:

and this:

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Damn you Clifford Harris.

u.s.a. vs. the uk

US songstress Erykah Badu and her boyfriend liveblogged the birth of their daughter via Twitter.

UK comic Stephen Fry Twittered being stuck in an elevator for a few hours.

Therefore, UK:1, US:0

Christian Bale had a tantrum and some brilliant person turned it into a dance song.

Sometimes there are no words for something like this. Only giggles.

yes, you can share too much information with strangers

Last night (technically, very early this morning), I attended a concert by a Portland, OR rock group known as The Thermals.

Prior to the band taking the stage, I went to the restroom to do my business and as I was washing my hands, a woman declared that she wore a sports bra especially for the show so she could dance and not worry about her breasts bouncing around.

This was not information I wanted or needed to know.

However, I just realized that if a man by the name of Michel Gondry, whom I spotted earlier in the evening shared something as personal as this, I wouldn't have minded so much. In fact, I would have found it endearing and would have wanted to befriend him more than I do now.

He's right, I love his nuts.

By now, you must know of Vince from ShamWow.

If not, keep reading about Vince Offer.

Vince, is somewhat of a tragic character. You see, he is a former Scientologist who was essentially ridiculed and ex-communicated for making a dumb movie. A movie that was so bad that it went straight to DVD and was promoted late night on MTV and other outlets (the ads ran while I was in college so I remember them vividly). The Church of Scientology didn't approve and decided to kick him out of the church and make his life a living hell. He lost his business and friends since they were all Scientologists and Scientologists don't hang with those outside of the church.

He decided to rebuild his life by selling products. Like the SlapChop and the ShamWow.

The money that he makes from these products, he is using in his fight against the Church.

There's post here that explains this further.

As our economy worsens, I fear that there will be more stories like this.

Stop judging him! At least it was in a plastic bag, people.

Man Attacks His Lawyer In Court With Feces

POSTED: 4:50 pm PST January 26, 2009

UPDATED: 5:49 am PST January 27, 2009

SAN DIEGO -- A mistrial was declared Monday when a home-invasion robbery suspect smeared human feces on his attorney's face then threw more at the jury. Weusi McGowan, 37, was upset because San Diego Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Fraser refused to remove Deputy Alternate Public Defender Jeffrey Martin from the case, prosecutor Christopher Lawson said. At the mid-morning break, McGowan produced a plastic baggie filled with fecal matter and spread it on Martin's hair and face, then flung the excrement toward the jury box, hitting the briefcase of juror No. 9 but missing the juror himself.

"That juror didn't even see it coming," Lawson said. The prosecutor said the defendant was compliant after the outburst and was taken into custody without further incident. After lunch, Fraser dismissed the jury, telling them McGowan would have to get a new lawyer and that his trial would be delayed. The judge scheduled a status conference for Feb. 9 and raised the defendant's bail from $250,000 to $1 million, finding he is a danger to the community.Lawson said McGowan originally became upset last week when he claimed one of the jurors saw him in shackles as he entered the courtroom. Fraser dismissed all jurors who saw the defendant in shackles, the prosecutor said. "The judge had been very fair," Lawson said. "All jurors who saw it were dismissed. "Fraser had also denied McGowan's attempt to represent himself, saying the request was untimely, Lawson said. The prosecutor said the defendant had previously wiped human feces on himself and was examined by doctors to ensure he was mentally competent to stand trial. McGowan is charged with kidnapping for robbery, assault with a deadly weapon and other counts and could face assault charges in connection with the attack on his attorney and jury, Lawson said.The prosecutor said the defendant hit a man with a rock in a sock as the victim came out of his home to investigate a commotion on Oct. 17, 2007. McGowan allegedly ransacked the man's apartment then stole some of the victim's belongings and took off in the victim's car. He was arrested 20 minutes later, Lawson said.