Saturday, August 19, 2006

I run the special ed ironman course

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My sister Winnie designed this insane circuit. This could be the dumbest video you have ever seen.

Tin Circus

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Damn good ska Friday Aug/18/2006 at the Rocksteady Lounge in Milpitas CA. Dan Pottast/Texas Steve/Tin Circus and Drunken Starfighter who canceled and will probably be punished in this life or the next.

Texas Steve and Git Gone Trio

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Pretty good rockabilly Friday Aug/18/2006 at the Rocksteady Lounge in Milpitas CA. Dan Pottast/Texas Steve/Tin Circus and Drunken Starfighter who canceled and will probably be punished in this life or the next.

Saturday, August 05, 2006

The English Beat in San Jose 8/5 Thursday

I saw them 2 weeks ago in Santa Cruz. They were great. Dave
Wakeling has much better musicians with him, including the guitarist
from the Specials. They played a couple of great Specials songs and
all of the great Beat songs. If you live in the South SF Bay and
don't go to this, you will probably go to hell and have to listen to
emo crap for eternity. Don't take a chance!

Metro's Music in the Park
Next Concert: August 10
The English Beat
(ska revival/new wave)
thebeatuk.com
The Odd Numbers
myspace.com/theoddnumbers
Opener: The Mumlers
myspace.com/themumlers
Alice @97.3
This show complements the ISEA/Zero One arts and technology symposium
and festival

The English Beat (some of the following is wrong, not my fault)
Considered one of the most important and earliest ska groups
The Beat’s saxaphonist Saxa played with the likes of Elvis and The
Beatles
The Beat has toured with well-known artists such as REM, David Bowie
and The Police
Has a history of politically charged songs such as “Free Nelson Mandela”
Gained popularity in Australia and the UK
The Beat has regrouped with original member Ranking Roger’s son on
vocals and Andy Hamilton’s son, Mark Hamilton, on saxophone.

The Odd Numbers
San Jose band features Dave Baisa (vocals/guitar), Dave Miller (bass/
backing), and John Cummings (drums/backing vocals).
Heavily influenced by the 60s beat such as Motown, The Who, and The Jam.
In 1997 opened for a Pearl Jam concert in Santa Cruz
Band member Dave Baisa says about San Jose, "We have a good reception
in San Jose. It has always been good for us. I wish every place was
San Jose, actually."

San Jose summers wouldn’t be the same without Music in the Park,
Downtown's most anticipated concert series. Thanks everyone for
coming out to enjoy alternative, R&B, reggae, rock and jazz in free
Thursday night performances.

5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Plaza de Cesar Chavez
(at Market and San Carlos streets)

This is the free concert series' 18th season.

Food and beverages are available at the park.

Monday, July 31, 2006

The Madeira killing it at Hotel Utah on Surf Sunday

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Surf Sunday at Hotel Utah on 7/30/2006. The line up was outstanding, with Madeira opening, Pollo del Mar in the middle, and Slacktone closing. The place was packed. There were pyronauts, lava rats, coppertones, and even a phil dirt attending. They are from Indiana or there about. http://www.myspace.com/themadeira

Sunday, July 30, 2006

Minus Vince at San Jose Skate

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Battle of the Bands FINALS They got second. 7/29/2006

Saturday, July 29, 2006

English Beat at Santa Cruz (2 of 2)


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This was one of the last songs, ENJOY YOURSELF, which is actually a Specials song. The guitar player was from the Specials. Friday 7/29/2006

English Beat at Santa Cruz (1 of 2)


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Waiting for the 8:30 PM show to start. The stage is on the beach, facing the board walk. Rides are going the whole time. Friday 7/29/2006

Monday, July 17, 2006

music coming up

See you down front!

Ska. See attached flyer. Be there or tell me why!
Fr, 7/21/06
?09:00 PM-09:00 PM
RSL4 - Rocksteady Lounge
<http://upcoming.org...>

Ska. I probably will not make it.
Sa, 7/22/06
?09:00 PM-09:00 PM
Monkey, ShitOuttaLuck at Grant & Green, SF - Free Show
<http://upcoming.org...>

Ska. I cannot make it.
We, 7/26/06
?07:30 PM-07:30 PM
RX Bandits, State Radio, Monty Are I, Desa
<http://upcoming.org...>

Ska.
Fr, 7/28/06
English Beat at the Santa Cruz boardwalk for free

Surf gods come down to earth and play for us in San Francisco. Be
there!
Su, 7/30/06
?03:00 PM-06:00 PM
Surf Sunday with SLACKTONE!
<http://upcoming.org...>

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Monday, July 10, 2006

Sunday, July 09, 2006

20060709 CSP last run Sunday


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The skating isn't great, but I felt really good. My left foot was killing me the day before, but it stopped and I was able to push it a bit. The music is good. From my van of course.

Saturday, July 08, 2006

20060630 Jen wind surfing


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Jen on the day after her first lesson. She can do it!

20060630 downpour in punta cana


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The heavens opened just before dinner on our last night. We waited it out in a walkway and it stopped after about 10 minutes.

Monday, July 03, 2006

music coming out the wazoo

music coming out the wazoo

Wednesday at The Blank Club in San Jo
Reverend Horton Heat, Horror Pops, Throwrag

Thursday at Britannia Arms in San Jo
FTB=Funk The Band

Friday at The Blank Club in San Jo
Aggrolites, Firme

Saturday at Pier 23 in San Fran
General Rudie

I'm cleared for Wednesday and Friday. Thursday is out. Saturday is
a slim chance.

See you down front.

Miles

20060702 CSP Matt speaks about life


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20060702 Justin fs 50 stall to tail to revert in CSP halfpipe


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20060702 Xavier does tailslides in CSP halfpipe


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20060702 Justin does nice 50-50 and bs air in CSP halfpipe


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20060702 Justin in CSP halfpipe 1


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20060702 Xavier does micro and mini tailslide in CSP halfpipe


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20060702 Xavier frontside grinds at CSP half pipe


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Sunday, July 02, 2006

old man does old stuff at end of session


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I thought maybe the video camera pressure would inspire greatness. No such luck. Oh well!

20060630 Matt wind surfing


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This was the day after Matt had his first lesson. It was really windy and he did well considering.