can i make myself smile? 

 self doubt is a terrible condition..some'ting i tried to get my 5am guest to let go of..but that's another story

From Iowa (an equally exotic location), Anne distorts gentlemanly poetics and launches a thought-raft into the future, the grubby future //

i never know about shit until it done long since happened.

most times it's too far for me to consider going anyhow..esp., being a broke ass blackie in Oakland california..

following leads, to music and art..i get lost in the possibilities of arrivals and departures.. i'm never able to just settle on some information..each like Shredding Radio has been webcasting great underground rock continuously 7 days a week, 24 hours a day since March of 2000. or even, such dedicated work like, Used bin Forever's Notable cuts of punk/hc/garage/indie/crap that I feel is worth your while, with an editorial gabfest intended to charm you. Oh, and those mp3 links--don't worry, they're not pop-ups. When you click on a link, a new window will open to the site that hosts that mp3 or zip (often Sendspace). Scroll down and the download link will be waiting for you if it's still available. If the link has expired and you can't go on living without hearing that song, email me and we'll rap. I aim to please.

i guess my thing is just personal and lazy..huh..though i have whip'd out three podcast in the last couple of days..no big deal really..i guess it's all in the details.

where do they all come from, church number nine..leads me to a few others like, magic of JuJu, and Resonance 104.4 fm though i am not a big fan of radio..perhaps internet radio is better, and less commercial..i'm not sure..since i never listen to radio, in either format..why recommend..well, i'm subject to change if i get enough recommendations..ting is..like i said, i seem to miss out on events right under my nose and let's not forget a local blog that probably would have let me know of such a gig.. like the 16th of Feb..which is just around the corner.. though i'm not a big fan of the elbo room esp., aft i hosted a private party there and the bartender ripped my tab off..

o.k., o.k., i need to just get into the mix local..like here is new spot in downtown oakland..<block>In urban circles, word of mouth travels at the speed of a proverbial BART train. So it was only a matter of time before hipsters got wind of Oakland’s Air Lounge, which is just a cocktail olive’s throw from the 12th Street station.
    It’s been almost one year since the lounge opened last December, but the buzz has yet to subside. “We haven’t had a slow weekend since we opened,” confides co-owner and former nightlife promoter Gary Jacques, who, in 2005, joined forces with industry gurus Abdul Qudus, Antonio Nunez and Robert Nunez (owner of Dolce in San Francisco). Their mission? To breathe new life into the city’s scene.
    The fellas introduced their concept below street level in the Old Oakland Historic District and named it Air in honor of the outdoor brick patio—the ideal place to cool off after tearing up the darkly lit dance floor. “When you walk outside, the air just hits you,” Qudus explains. The mod interior, awash in shades of sky blue and nimbus cloud, is sleeker and sexier than your average Oakland scene, which makes it popular among twenty-something, single professionals. But on any given date night, couples like to cozy up on the twin-size beds (complete with faux foam mattresses) to sip, schmooze and recline to the DJ-spun sounds of house, reggae, soul and R&B.
    Despite an influx of the cool crowd, Air retains a cozy, laid-back vibe, thanks to a friendly team. But night owls should remember to dress to impress (no tennis shoes or sports apparel) and grab dinner beforehand—appetizers only are served on Fridays from 7 p.m. until the kitchen runs out.
    For a nighttime experience that’s sure to take your breath away, check out Air Lounge, 492 Ninth St., (510) 444-2377</block>

new life the man said..like i'd fit into that scene..i don't think so....hell they don't even give the DJ a name..so i have to wonder just how important is the sounds..looks like too much money for a drink to me..but then i'm a broke ass artist..

of course, i could never promote the Coup enough though i've never met the folks, i got much respect for what he writes and supports..tried to get a painting off the ground of bro..but i'm still trip'n.. gosh, he's just so smart, black, proud, and sexy looking man..they passed through him and his DJ..