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Thursday, October 13, 2005

Magic Bus This!


Time flies when you’re having fun in the LA sun. Can you believe it’s already been six months since your favorite blogger moved to the west side?!? I love my new home and everything, but you guys in LA have to get it together.

Los Angeles is a nutty ass town, and anyone who isn’t blinded from all the star gazing and opted to live a life of backing instead of FRONTING knows what I'm sayin'.


I found myself walking up and down Beverly Blvd today, looking for this office I had an appointment at. The anger that this trip brought out of my usually cool temperament, can’t be measured by modern day scales. I mean, really. It’s got me babbling on my blog and sharing personal horror stories instead of focusing on showing off my PR skills. What should hav etaken 2 hours mx, took me ALL DAY to do. I apologize to you guys, but Uncle Q has to vent. To even it out, I’ll drop some tracks in-between the bitch sessions.

PLAY~ Does This Bus Stop At 82nd Street-Bruce Springsteen


~~~Pictures from the Psycho Realm/Killah Priest/RZA show at The Knitting Factory last week are up at Chinky Eyed’s MySpace page. If you have the patience and look through all of them, you’ll find one or two of Uncle Q in the middle of the mob. (Theres a bad meaning bad not bad meaning good one of me and those Quinto Sol cats, taking a smoke break.)
Go check out the videos of the show at my peoples site, http://www.livestreamsla.com/!!

So what’s up with LA bus drivers? I know LA caters to the ballers, shot callers, fast cars and has been stars, but there are hundreds of us still on the grind in these mean streets. There are even more of us who are forced to take the bus after un-official parking violations tows their car and wants over $500 to get it back after 3 days. (that’s gangsta) But I digress. Metro bus drivers are really on one. Someone needs to tell Metro to hold some sensitivity courses, teach their drivers to fall back and treat the customer with some Rodney Dangerfield respect!

PLAY~ Mark On The Bus-Beastie Boys

~~~The new movie”Waiting “ is…..aiight…..if you have nothing else to do, and you’re watching it for free…and feel like seeing some mindless, funny, goofy shit. They went waaaaay overboard with the pinga jokes, but all in all, it was aiight. If you’re not to terribly uptight, you should get at least one laugh out of it. I give it 2 outta 5, whatever that means.

PLAY~ Waitin' For The Bus-ZZ Top

Today, I called up Metro and asked them how to get to my destination in West LA. I would have searched in online but for some odd reason, SBC didn't have their shit together this morning and the DSL was out. Needless to say, Metro still got it all messed up. First they give me the wrong bus number, and since they didn’t have that right, the bus arrival times were way off. After waiting for a bus that was never going to come, I hoped on the next thing smoking and got moving.


PLAY~ Bus Stop-The Hollies

When I asked the driver when my stop was coming up, dude looked at me like I was on crack, and says, “Step behind the yellow line sir.” Oh, it’s like that, playa? Aiight…so I look down to step behind the yellow line…..wait…..there is no yellow line. Being the true Gemini asshole that I am, I say” Do you mean the dingy dirt line right there, cuz there is NO yellow line at all.” Angry bus-driver looks at me and says, “Sir, please don’t antagonize me while I’m driving the bus.” What?

PLAY~ Bus Ride- Lord Quas

Still somewhat calm, I say, “Listen, I just need to know when my stop is coming up, so I can get out of your hair.” (This is why Uncle Q is an asshole…dude was bald, but I threw the hair thing in to rub salt in the…baldspot.) He then looks at me and says, “I don’t know.” WHAT? “What do you mean, you don't know?” I ask, as my inner Bruce Banner’s brown eyes start to slowly turn green. “I mean it’s not my job to know where your stop is, you should know where you’re going!”

PLAY~ Take Two Copies DJ Z-Trip feat. Busdriver

My inner Hulk at this time starts to loose it, talking about, “I know this fool aint trippin’. “Well, excuse my ignorance sir, bu I am new in town, and really need your help.” “The bus will announce your street when it comes up.” He says, not even looking at me. So I sit down and let him rag on the next unlucky bus rider that dares ask a question. And sure enough, here comes verbal abuse victim # 2.

PLAY~ Magic Bus-The Who
PLAY~ Magic Bus-Kottonmouth Kings

It seems that when a bus driver is ahead of schedule, he will pull over and wait, so as not to screw up the timing. I find this odd, as I always either have to wait forever, or just miss a bus. I am not the only one who found this stopping to wait for time to catch up thing completely absurd. Victim #2 steps up and ask why the bus has stopped. Angry Bus driver looks at him with contempt and strts the tale of time reversal at the empty bus stop. V#2 explains that he is also on a schedule, and needs to get to his destination. The bus driver tells him, “You’re too impatient, if you just wait a minute, we will be on our way”. V#2, speechless at the thought of how hard he has just been owned in public, murks his way to the back of the bus, picking up his face the entire way.

PLAY~ Why Don't We Do It in the Road?-The Beatles

Madness.

And of course, the fucking bus did not tell me when my stop was coming up, and as it wizzed past my stop at Mach 5, I pull the little bus stop cord, and watch as the driver goes for another 3 blocks before stopping.

PLAY~ I Missed The Bus-Kriss Kross

That’s LA for you.

Just like when the parking violations guy tried to explain to me how he can “work” for the city, without actually working for the city, and why it’s possible for my car to get towed, and LAPVB have NO idea why or where my hooptie is.

PLAY~ Fast Car- Tracey Chapman

Just like the same LAPVB guy telling me about downtown LA’s terrible parking situation, while I’m standing on a quarter mile strip, with NO CARS PARKED ON EITHER SIDE!

Just like the lady at my appointment today, forgetting to tell me that there are 4 different buildings with their same address on her street and she was about 5 miles south of where angry bus driver finally dropped me off.

Madness……sheer madness!


Just like how it took me 3 months to get a phone line installed in my BUSINESS office, because the building manager is too cheap to pay to replace the burnt out phone lines in the building, and basically getting me caught up in un-ending back and forth volley between building management and SBC. The only reason I’m online now is because I went back to my New York days and paid somebody to come in and “fix” my problem, on some under the table type shit.

Just like the last time I was on the bus, I swear to Jah himself, a old lady was speed walking to the bus, about a block away. I get on the bus and the driver starts to take off. I tell him, “Yo, there’s a old lady trying to catch the bus!” as he pulls off. He looks at me with a ill ice grill stare and says, “I bet she’ll catch the next one.” True story.

I could go on and on, but I think you get the point. No? Well, let me put it like this, LA is a great place, but it sucks. No other way to say it. I love the place, but gaddamn! What’s next, Earthquake tax, every time the earth moves, you gotta come outta pocket? Parking only for those who pay extra and have city permits for it….opps...they already DO THAT!

I don’t know…….I’m tired and LA has put me in a foul ass mood today. The Kush can’t even change my mood. It’s like that! But no matter what happens, Q always gets the last laugh! Peace to Larry Strickland, I never knew you, but I miss you brother!

PLAY~Bus Drivers School-Bob Newhart

Exhibit A: Exhibit B: Exhibit C: I rest my case.
Next up, Bikinis and Bums on Venice Beach aka Is That a $7 Dollar Falafel?

One ya’self…Peace to my homie-stromie Chill Will aka JRR…Get that meatball money homie and I’ll see you in NY soon! (I should have never left!)

I’ll holla!
















PS…LA steals the Angels from Anaheim, then cries when Chicago steals a win tonight!
KARMA you B-----Itches!!!! (DJ Will Blast moment) Don't be mad, the Yankees are done so of course I'm hatin!























Hulk eat Metro Bus hubcap! Q happy!

Sunday, October 09, 2005

Really Really Good 10 (The Friendz Edition)

friends
I got nothing but love for ya, as we round the corner here at Really Really Good! Through all the tough guy posturing and whaddamattauuuz I have been known to toss about the internet, I do try to right, rite, and write really really good for you, you and you, my internet obsessed online family and friends. It feels good when I see that you, my friends are still there, cheering for the home team. With that said, I hereby dub the, La Friends Edition, served with a generous amount of whine to accompany the cheese.

~BCpotw092405093005 A little confetti tossing is in order as I have been honored with another BlogCritics Editor’s Pick. I can’t wait for the next one! (Getting my A-Rod trash talking on) Seriously, thanks guys! Check the review out here.

http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/10/03/173249.php


Canhead Library
Electronic marketing
The Ultimate Guide to Electronic Marketing for Small Business
Tom Antion
Wiley Books

While reading books with topics like Electronic Marketing may not be the most exciting time spent, it is time well spent. This book offers small business owners a multitude of ideas, tips, and webpage links on low cost methods of online promotions of your business. Tom Antion had written an excellent resource for online entrepreneurs, and everyone should be able to increase their own marketing visibility by simply following the tips listed. The only problem is, if you have been actively involved in your website for a significant period of time, you may already know the tricks that are revealed.

For example, the first chapter defines common knowledge items such as AOL, sub domains, ISP addresses, and web hosting services. Maybe I’m jaded, but I would think that everyone already knows what a search engine is, and shouldn't have to buy a book with that defines it again. However, those who don’t have a clue will find this type of information invaluable, and very easily explained by Antion.

Once the WWW 101 course is over, the book becomes more interesting with chapters like “The Mechanics of Website Sales” and “How To Create and Distribute a Kickbutt Electronic Magazine.” With all the advice that Tom Antion has written in “Electronic Marketing for Small Business”, I’ll have topics of conversation and tech tips for Really, Really Good for a really, really long time.

Final Verdict!
The Ultimate Guide to Electronic Marketing for Small Business = absolutely necessary!
Make sure this is on your bookshelf, preferably close to the computer, especially if it’s your first time doing business online.

Links
http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-047171870X.html

Kit Jarrel’s Blogcritic review
http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/10/06/213547.php
~
Put your quarter’s up!
trijinx
Trijinx:
http://games.bluemountain.com/game.htm?code=110517887&RefId=3501

bookworm
Bookworm
http://games.bluemountain.com/game.htm?code=110119950&RefId=3501

~On The Road
Tons of groups hitting the road as we wind 2005 down. Make sure you check the list below for your favorite bands ETA.
coup-morello

The Coup is about to hit the road with Lifesavas this fall and are preparing to drop their next joint, “Pick A Bigger Weapon”. The CD has featured appearances by Black Thought, Talib Kweli, Dead Prez, and Jello Biafra. The Coup will also be performing with Vursatyl, Jumbo The Garbageman aka LIFESAVAS, and The Nightwatchman aka Tom Morello. Check the tour dates below!

10/04/2005 Mazzottis Arcata, CA
10/05/2005 Berbatis Pan Portland, OR
10/06/2005 Neumos Seattle, WA
10/08/2005 The Nightflight Lounge Bellingham, WA
10/09/2005 B Side Spokane, WA
10/11/2005 The Other Side Missoula, MT
10/12/2005 Zebra Bozeman, MT
10/14/2005 Egos Salt Lake City, UT
10/15/2005 Cervantes Ballroom Denver, CO
10/16/2005 Fox Theatre &Cafe Boulder, CO
10/17/2005 Aggie Theater Ft. Collins, CO
10/18/2005 Granada Lawrence, KS
10/19/2005 Gabe's Oasis Iowa City, IA
10/20/2005 First Avenue Minneapolis, MN
10/21/2005 The Abbey Chicago, IL
10/22/2005 The Patio Indianapolis, IN
10/23/2005 Grog Shop Cleveland Hts, OH
10/26/2005 Higher Ground Winooski, VT
10/27/2005 Cromwell Music Hall Middeltown, CT
10/28/2005 The Paradise Boston, MA
10/29/2005 Canal Room New York, NY
10/30/2005 South Paw Brooklyn, NY
10/31/2005 First Unitarian Church Philadelphia, PA
11/01/2005 The Funk Box Baltimore, MD
11/03/2005 Apache Cafe Atlanta, GA
11/04/2005 Twiropa New Orleans, LA
11/05/2005 Emos Austin, TX
11/06/2005 Haileys Denton, TX
11/08/2005 Casbah San Diego, CA
11/09/2005 Knitting Factory Los Angeles, CA
11/11/2005 Mezzanine San Francisco, CA

http://www.epitaph.com/

http://www.tommorello.net/

~Being Bobby Brown
http://www.bravotv.com/Being_Bobby_Brown/

~DJ Moldover has a new CD out featuring some of mash up blends. Look for the full review here at RRG soon. Until then, go check his website out to hear the Galapagos mix set. Some very nice mash ups for the party people out there!
www.moldover.com

~Crazy Hood Productions is setting it off with their new artist Garcia. CHP is based outta Florida but have been ringing bells nationwide. Don’t sleep on this crew, check the links below for more info. Audio links below!!

MTV "MY BLOCK" (Miami) –
http://www.crazyhood.com/myblk.html
(OZONE MAGAZINE)
http://www.ozonemag.com/sep2005/600/A-72-34.jpg
(MIAMI HERALD)
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/entertainment/12431727.htm
(Miami New Times)
http://www.crazyhood.com/articles/garcia_bom.gif

MUN2 "THE ROOF" - http://www.crazyhood.com/roof2.html

GARCIA - CLAP YA HANDS (Prod. Diaz Bros.)
http://www.crazyhood.com/sounds/garcia_clap.mp3

- LET ME HEAR YA SAY (Prod. Midi Mafia) f. PITBULL &HECKLER http://www.crazyhood.com/sounds/garcia_letmehear.mp3

- SHATTERED DREAMS (Prod. Drain of Crazy Hood Productions)
www.crazyhood.com/djs/shattered.mp3
www.crazyhood.com

~Redman’s new single “Rush The Security” is here! The new album “Red Gone Wild (Thee Album)" is scheduled to drop Novemebr 15th. Check the single below!
redman
Rush The Security:
Windows Media High
http://www6.islanddefjam.com/www2/av_system/go.wax?link=41i51E6AK33Xn8Du1VjZ148F-52329

Windows Media Low
http://www6.islanddefjam.com/www2/av_system/go.wax?link=4WIQ384rB5Y22G719X507E13-52330

Real Media High
http://www6.islanddefjam.com/www2/av_system/go.rm?link=VBZt5LDbNQR4EE2U3XMW2902-52331

~
Prime One-Sheet (2)
“Prime” is the new comedy starring Uma Thurman, Merly Streep and Bryan Greenberg. Click the link for the preview and stay tuned for more info.

Official Website - http://www.primemovie.net

Trailer 1

Windows Media

http://www.universalpictures.com/asx/prime/prime_dms_trlr1_128k_wmv.asx

http://www.universalpictures.com/asx/prime/prime_dms_trlr1_300k_wmv.asx

http://www.universalpictures.com/asx/prime/prime_dms_trlr1_700k_wmv.asx

Quicktime

http://www.primemovie.net/media/prime_dms_trlr1_128k.mov

http://www.primemovie.net/media/prime_dms_trlr1_300k.mov

http://www.primemovie.net/media/prime_dms_trlr1_700k.mov

~In The News:
Body count near 1,000
http://nydailynews.com/10-08-2005/front/v-echo/story/353673p-301541c.html

~
band poster
The Band ‘s “A Musical History” 5 CD and DVD Box set is in stores now! This is one of the most comprehensive collections of the group, filled with a 108 hardcover book, 5 CDs and a DVD, this looks like the perfect Christmas gift for The Band’s fans. Check the links below for audio samples.

The Band Audio Streams:

Ronnie Hawkins &The Hawks -- Who Do You Love?


Reverend Horton Heat fans get ready for a Christmas present! The group will drop their first ever Christmas album, “We Three Kings”. If that wasn’t enough, they are hitting the road to promote the CD and get their fans in the holiday mood. Check the tour dates and audio links below.

Click the link below for a special REVEREND HORTON HEAT media player for "Run Rudolph Run":
http://www.yeproc.com/upload/media/view_media.php?id=228

RevHortonHeat_0301

FR 12.02.05 Columbia, MO Blue Note w/ Supersuckers, Split Lip Rayfield
SA 12.03.05 Chicago, IL Metro w/ Supersuckers, Split Lip Rayfield
SU 12.04.05 Milwaukee, WI Shank Hall w/ Supersuckers
MO 12.05.05 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue w/ Supersuckers
TU 12.06.05 Madison, WI Barrymore Theatre w/ Supersuckers
TH 12.08.05 Indianapolis, IN Vogue Theatre w/ Supersuckers, Split Lip Rayfield
FR 12.09.05 Lansing, MI Temple Club w/ Supersuckers, Split Lip Rayfield
SA 12.10.05 Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall w/ Supersuckers, Split Lip Rayfield
SU 12.11.05 Cleveland, OH House of Blues w/ Supersuckers, Split Lip Rayfield
MO 12.12.05 Troy, NY Revolution Hall w/ Supersuckers, Split Lip Rayfield
WE 12.14.05 Lancaster, PA Chameleon w/ Supersuckers, Split Lip Rayfield
TH 12.15.05 Brooklyn, NY Southpaw w/ Supersuckers, Split Lip Rayfield
SA 12.17.05 Farmingdale, NY Downtown w/ Supersuckers, Split Lip Rayfield
SU 12.18.05 Atlantic City, NJHouse of Blues w/ Supersuckers, Split Lip Rayfield
MO 12.19.05 Norfolk, VA NorVa w/ Supersuckers, Split Lip Rayfield
TU 12.20.05 Cincinnati, OH Bogarts w/ Supersuckers
WE 12.21.05 Louisville, KY Jim Porter's w/ Supersuckers
WE 12.28.05 Tempe, AZ Marquee Theatre
TH 12.29.05 San Diego, CA House of Blues w/ Palladins
FR 12.30.05 Anaheim, CA House of Blues
SA 12.31.05 Santa Rosa, CA Last Day Saloon

There’s tons more to tell you but I am running out of paper. Stay tuned to the latest installment of Really Really Good for all the news you can handle!