A silly hat party

Also, more sweetness!

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 02:14:33 -0400

Forrest said he’d jam with my band at some point!!!! OH. MY. FUCKING. GOD. I know, right? The highlight of my day.

Good day. Very good day.

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 02:00:43 -0400

I woke up to my fucking phone vibrating on the friggin’ floor today at like noon. Oh goodie. So I got up and walked over to my phone with this massive headache and answered it. Oh yay, it’s Tim! I answered it, and Tim and I were talking about that whole picnic thing going on today at 1 pm. So I looked in my missed calls later, and Zoe called me. I called her back and told her that me and Tim were going down to the beach to meet up with them.

So I got in the shower and did my daily routine. When I got out, I realized something; the only clean article of clothing I have is my Bella Koshka t-shirt and my worn-for-a-week pair of jeans. Gahh dammit, no button-up shirts today. So I wore that shit, and called Tim back and told him to meet up with me at Lake Calhoun. So I walked upstairs, asked my mom for money, and she gave me $7. *sad face* So I asked my dad for extra money explaining my mom not giving me a lot of money, and he gives me his bus card! OMG, YESSSS!!!!

So I bus’d (you heard me) to Lake Calhoun, and I saw Tim sitting there with his 12-string acoustic guitbox. We walked along the path and Thea sees me, whom I mistaken to be Zoe because that’s a total Zoe thing to do, and sprints towards me for a hug. So I screamed Zoe, like an idiot, and hugged her… until I realize it was Thea when Tim pointed out that it was Thea. Zoe pops up later, and the act of hugging happens.

While at the picnic, I didn’t do much mingle as much as the other kids… they just seem different. But I did get a good chance to chill with Denzel. Sweet dude, btw. So I chilled with him for a good bit with Stevie, Andre and Andre’s friend while Tim plays his 12-string guitbox. I saw Tessa, Dee and Zach later and I chilled with them. A ton more stuff involving me unable to move out of my comfort zone and then we packed up and stuff and started walking towards Namaste for chai. Cuz chai is gud stuff. We walked over and sat around for a really good bit. We all ordered chai, except Tim and I split on this bread made with yogurt, flour and baking powder; and Dee and Zoe shared some fried fish together. As we sat there, couple drunk dudes wander past us and go, “I like food.” We rally with him and go, “Yeah man, food is delicious!” One of the drunk dudes wander back and like puts his arms around me and the convo went something like this

Drunk dude: Whatcha drinkin’?

Me: Chai. It’s good stuff, brosef.

Drunk dude: Are you straight?

Me: As in straight edge?

Drunk dude: … nevermind.

He gets up, walks towards his friend and goes, “this guy was my camp guidance counselor.” He dry humps him and his friend like picks him up as he dry humps him.

Later, I came to realize that dude was asking if I’m gay. Like… I’m flattered, a gay dude that wasn’t that one creepy Russian dude on the light rail is taking an interest in me. I feel kinda like Sarah Silverman and this quote right now:

“I buy water at the liquor store across the street from where I live. So I’m walking into the door, and standing, loitering, outside the door is a man. And I walk by him to go in, and he says [in a gruff male voice], ‘I want pussy!’ Now, I don’t want to seem conceited or anything, but [flattered smile] he was talking about me!”

- Sarah Silverman

So we bus’d over to Downtown later and took the Light Rail to Jessica Jones’ place. And when we got there, I loosened up and talked to people. My god, it was fun. We just jumped around and did random shit and stuff. I just remembered talking to people and running around everywhere. It was really fun and stuff…. like there isn’t really anything to say, really. Later, a ton of other fun people showed up; Forrest, Aaron Brink, Nate, Ben Cannon. It was pretty sick. Before I left JJ’s party, she wanted me to forcefully kiss her 23 yr old sister. I did that. That was weird and confusing. Blah.

So I walked to the light rail with Denzel and we just went home and shiz. It was a pretty sweet day.

P.S. My new crush is Tracy Bellaries, the former bassist of Ikara Colt. Her myspace only has pics of her and her band, and getting drunk.

That show was amazing!

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 18:15:00 -0400

Just to please Mr. Cannon, I will make another post.

So I got picked up by Dan and his friend at 8 pm and arrived at the venue at 8:20… and OMG, Hilary and Laura parked right next to us! OMG, OMG, OMG. So I had to rush out and hug them, I mean, it is the course of action for me at the time. So I rushed out and hugged Laura while Hilary was trying to open the umbrella on her way out of the car with her rear door semi opened and it popped towards her face. Poor Hila. But she got out and we did that hugging thing. We exchanged some words, such as why To Kill a Petty Bourgeoisie’s lead singer + guitarist left the band the the reasoning behind the disband of Revolver Modele.

So it’s 8:30, so me, Dan and Dan’s friend decided to kill time by wandering around. We got back and the doors opened. Yay.

We got in and sat down for a good bit. To Kill a Petty Bourgeosie did a bit of a scoring thing since their lead singer isn’t there anymore, which sounded really cool, and these actors were in front of them on the stage and pretending to do a morning routine sort of thing before meeting up with eachother for their date.

Lookbook came on later and OMG, THEY WERE AMAZING!!!! And the actors were on their supposed “date” while Lookbook was playing.

Dearling Physique came on and like, they were insane. Matt Vanelli was strumming chords like crazy on what I think is a overdrive pedal, their drummer was really fast and agile and the lead singer, Dom, was insane and dancing all over the place. It was one of the best performances I have ever seen. Oh, and they’re playing again at ALoft for Vigilante Justice. Sweet. Oh, and during that, the actors were strugging with wolves. Yeah… I had no idea what was going on, really. Oh, and Dom participated with the actors! OMG, OMG, OMG!!!! THAT IS REALLY FUCKING AWESOME!!!

So I ended the night meeting Dom and their drummer, and talking to Matt and Hilary about random stuff. I didn’t get a chance to talk to Laura though, because mah ride was rushing me. Gahh! So I like, left. I was a little sad I didn’t talk to Laura though.

So I got home, ate curry with okra and played bass until 4 am. What a pleasant way to end the night.

Edit. OMG, OMG, OMG. I forgot to mention that Hila said she’s gonna hook me up with Patrick Wolf’s new album. OMG, OMG, OMG, STOKAGE!!!

My weekend will be filled with shows and grad parties

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 03:16:34 -0400

Ben Cannon asked me why I rarely update mah tumblr anymore. I don’t know; so now is a good time, I guess.

So I’m super stoked for the Dearling Physique, Lookbook and To Kill a Petty Bourgeoisie (isn’t that a sweet name?) show tomorrow. I’m also super stoked I get to see Matt Vanelli’s other band play finally since I missed them opening for Bella Koshka and Dada Trash Collage at the Entry a week ago, and I get to greet and possibly chill with Matt, Laura, Hilary and possibly Matt Franklin and Tim Ritter (you guys and your priorities, blah) as well tomorrow. *excitedly poses* And no, I won’t shut up about their awesomeness.

Anyways, onto life. Today, I hungout with The Fashion Club and had pizza at Gelatic Pizza with them today. If I remember, Dee, Zoe, John, Heaven, Anna, Michael, Anna, Kyle and Jessica were all there. It was quite crowded in the car. Luckily, I shared a seat with Heaven on the way there and back. Such a sweetie of her to let me split a seat with her.

And some sad news, I heard Revolver Modele are going to call it quits soon. Dude… that shit is terrible. I wanna catch them live at least once before they disband, but all their shows are 21+. Glargh. Not cool. Like… at least they’re quitting now, cuz they could totally win the award for best dressed band that isn’t a jaded outfit that only lasted for two albums.

Mah band is still underdeveloped. So far, we’ve just jammed. Although, we could easily fit in a chord progression at this point and I’m sure something sweet would happen. Luckily, I talked to Tim and he conjured up a pitch axis chord progression. So we’re gonna try that out on Sunday when we get together and jam. Hopefully we can turn it into a song.

Such and uneventful weekend!

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:47:50 -0400

Which is true, my weekend was sorta… mehh… Although, I did hangout with Sam, Kian, John and Atigula. That was fun… although I do not feel like talking about it, mainly because I’m lazy. We did have loads of fun though. It ranged from eating a buffet at Holy Land to getting TM’d on. TMing is not pretty nor fun though.

Next month is going to be full of shows for me. My god. On April, dredg and Judgement Day are coming, but they both have a two day gap. Also, Ladytron and The Faint are coming! OMG, I love Ladytron! The Witching Hour is one of my favorite albums, evar! Like, vintage synths! Shit, that shit’s awesome. Shit! I also started listening to this electropop band called ADULT.. They’re pretty fly.

I’m also listening to this awesome lo-fi band called Black Tambourine. They’re really fucking sweet. So friggin’ lo-fi. Like, they’re super distorted and percussive; it’s just so hard for me to dislike these guys! Also, it’s friggin’ twee pop!

Last night, I was watching Lost in Translation. That movie is sooo goood! I wanna make a movie like that so badly! GAHH!!!! Then I proceeded to stay up until 5 am watching In Bruges. Oh gawd, I gotta stop watching indie films. Next thing you know, I’ll be wearing those lame horn rimmed hipster glasses, flannel, off color skinny jeans and a slik scarf. Gross. That is just gross.

Speaking of Sofia Coppola, I wanna marry her someday. I doubt I’d ever find somebody that amazing and tasteful though…

I’m going to go hangout with Sam Dub, Kian, John and Atigula soon. That’s pretty fucking sweet. We’re going to go adventuring. Oh man, this day is getting better and better.

Oh god, I’m so ADHD right now. Well, that’s what blogs are for; throwing out your thoughts on things. My mind is trivial and active, no wonder why I always act on auto-pilot!

I just saw Asobi Seksu - and it was amazing.

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 03:49:01 -0400

I just saw my first shoegaze show. They rock hard, they’re loud and they have spirit. When I got off work to go to the 7th St Entry, I saw a ton of Asians and hipsters. The first band was a Peruvian Shoegaze band called Resplandor. They were very ambient. They were very electronic and ambient, and they had an amazing vocalist. The kind that would makes you think of Elizabeth Fraser of The Cocteau Twins. Then there was this ambient Bjork inspired trip hop band called Bell… they were alright. Then Asobi Seksu got up, and it was nothing but energy, skygazing instrument mayhem. The bass was insane, the guitar was insane, the drums was insane and the synths were also insane!

It might have been the best live show I’ve seen so far; it was loud, epic, energetic and heartfelt.

An introduction, a new obsession, a need for a house pet and Duran Duran

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:10:05 -0500

Imma be one of those annoying bloggers now. My name is Melvin and I like silly hat parties that serve cake.

I am currently obsessed with the idea of messing around with Delay pedals. Holy shit, they’re so cool! Delay pedals are the shit! They can echo and make shiz sound cool. I want one now…

I still want a cat. Cats are adorable. Cats toy with their prey, tear their heads off and leave them in front of your bedroom door. Isn’t that adorable?

Duran Duran is fucking awesome… okay… early Duran Duran. Duran Duran and Rio were fucking awesome, but seriously, everything else was just stright up sub-par! I do like John Taylor’s style; a mix of disco, funk and dub. I swear, the entire band blows without John Taylor and Roger Taylor!

I need to stop being random…

A boy, a sneech, and a night out for a hedonistic main course.

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:37:09 -0500

A boy, a sneech, and a night out for a hedonistic main course.