Friday, July 29, 2005

Quick post re: recording of new Tool record

Stumbled across this yesterday on Gearslutz:

From Joe Barresi, engineering Tool's upcoming album, untitled as of yet:

"Wanted to say thanks for the warm welcome and i'll answer as many questions as i can when i can....with respect to each band's situation. Not everyone wants their trade secrets all over the internet. I have to respect the people I am recording with and not fully disclose things i feel I shouldn't. Thanks for understanding."

Pretty damn cool. Word is they're recording at "The Loft" off of Hollywood Blvd a quarter of a mile off of the 101.

See, being a audio/engineering nerd does pay off every now and then! : ) -J


(Currently listening to: Pat Metheny - The Gathering Sky (Speaking of Now))

The Weekend, Toys to noodle around with

Depending on how the interviews went Wednesday and Thursday, I may be able to buy this beauty (Yamaha S90 ES) you see above soon. I probably should learn how to navigate Cubase before I go off buying tons of gear but I'm not going to count my chickens before they hatch.

Not much going on this weekend plan-wise, I should check out some local music acts but I'm not sure which one/two look good. (Gotta let me know these things). I did find out that the Old 97's are playing Billy Bob's on September 2nd (tickets go on sale Monday, August 1st) @ 10am. Sweet.

BTW, getting with a couple old bandmates of mine tomorrow to help them film a little documentary about our former band and the process involved in songwriting, getting along and trying to make a name of yourself on the music scene. I'll let all of you know when it nears completion.

Have a stellar weekend and Big Boy, I hear Costa Rica isn't the best place to be in jail. Peace, -J

Wednesday, July 27, 2005

First interview today, another tomorrow


Wish me luck!

Tuesday, July 26, 2005

Rangers Trade? Hot, No?

Rumors abound that the Rangers might part with Alfonso Soriano and Adrian Gonzalez for Lastings Milledge and Mike Cameron of the Mets. I can't cover it any better than Jamey Newberg, check his site out.

Better not try the following at the airport...If it wasn't a 62 year-old on the offensive, it might be hot. Airport Antics

Monday, July 25, 2005

This Cat is due for a Heart Attack

Last night was the first time I watched Jim Cramer's show "Mad Money" on CNBC; very entertaining, I need a stress-test now. Check it out.

Thursday, July 21, 2005

Potential MLB Trades: Rangers


John Donovan from CNNSI gives his take on who he'd take on during trade talks if he was owner of the Rangers:

"Nobody needs pitching worse than the Rangers, who rank 12th in the AL in ERA (4.88). That puts a lot of pressure on an offense that already is among the league's best. Texas leads the AL in homers and has the best slugging percentage in the league.

Considering the Rangers have an All-Star infield that can bang (Mark Teixeira, Alfonso Soriano, Michael Young and Hank Blalock), a good designated hitter (David Dellucci, with 17 homers and a .919 OPS), a pair of very solid outfielders (Kevin Mench and Richard Hidalgo) and a hitter-friendly home park, it will be hard for them to get any better with the bats.

But another outfielder -- especially one who could play center (where Laynce Nix and Gary Matthews Jr. have split time) or spell right-fielder Hidalgo (who has 15 homers but is hitting only .215) -- would help. Tampa Bay's Aubrey Huff, Cincinnati's Dunn, maybe the Mets' Mike Cameron or Florida's Juan Encarnacion -- would make an already impressive lineup even scarier. Griffey would do the trick, too, though Texas clearly has learned its lesson about taking on big contracts."

I think he's barking up the wrong tree and I don't see anything like the above happening. Griffey??? Yikes.

If WWII was played online

Possibly one of the greatest posts ever. I feel like such a dork laughing at this but after the combo of playing online poker and the deGaulle comment I almost keeled over! >WWII Online

Cowboys Ring of Honor

"The Dallas Cowboys were the team of the 90s," Jones said. "When you look at what each of these men did for those teams that became the best in the NFL and how they complemented each other, it's fitting that Michael Irvin, Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith are going in the Ring of Honor together."

I still maintain that Irvin was the true leader of that group, Troy and Emmitt were the quiet ones that let their play do the talking. They were the team of the 90's, no doubt.

I'm going to start posting a 'currently listening' entry at the bottom of my posts, HOP and Kitos better follow suit.

Currently Listening to: "Indefinitely" - Old 97's

Wednesday, July 20, 2005

Top 50 Beating List

This list is goodstuff, can't argue about the whip that is Jay Leno, but #1? Glad to see Skip Bayless mentioned, remember when he spared up the local sports scene around DFW? Good riddance baggerpants...

Beating

Tuesday, July 19, 2005

College Football About Money?...nah











Once again I begin my tirade on what is wrong with the current state of college football, this time focusing on the Big 12 South. Everything in the sport is driven by money and its obvious: 1) The BCS System was put in play (certainly flawed, come up with a better system folks, we can, 2) Big 12, other schools play conference championships (while I'm not opposed to this, officials have even gone further as to want to add an additional game on top of this (ridiculous, unfair to certain conferences) and 3) the current idea of having Texas Tech and A&M match up every year in Dallas.

It doesn't take Einstein to guess which point I want to bring up (seeing as how I'm an A&M grad). This proposal is bad for both schools, but I submit it is even worse for A&M...

First, and most important, a Dallas game would take a home game away from each school every 2 years. While the ramifications could easier be predicted in College Station with the South Zone of Kyle Field, Jones Stadium has expanded as well, and this gives the home team an advantage any way you slice it. Advantage is important, advantage is important, without even mentioning the impact of the games to their respective economies. Local businesses lose money.

Second, it has the potential to hurt recruiting for both schools in the Metroplex. This would crate more long-term consequences, hear me out. Let us just imagine that one or both teams become sorry in the near future while keeping in mind that the OU v. TU game is also in Dallas every year. The A&M-TTU matchup becomes less important to the average fan, which could potentially trickle down to top recruits who will now decide to commit to Texas or Oklahoma. There results in Big12 parity and depending on which colored lenses you wear, there isn't much parity now.

It's really easy to see that this is all about money and if A&M's Athletic Director Bill Byrne signs off on this you'll see t-shirts like this, I guarantee you:

Game ticket: $50
Gas and lodging: $150
Chiropractic appointment from sitting in those tiny bleachers: $400

Legitimizing a false rivalry and hearing it from tu & ou: Priceless



(thanks poster on TexAgs)

Friday, July 15, 2005

Anyone Interested???

This lovely woman from Tyler wants to show you a good time:



Check her ad out here (darn it, I'm too old for her but I'll ride along if you're interested!)

Thursday, July 14, 2005

WSOP field, Big D

The field is now down to less than 50 players. I was beginning to think the greatness of John Juanda was going to slowly build his stack and be the favorite to win but he got busted out yesterday. Phil Ivey is looking strong...watch out for him to run with it. Check out the main event logs on Cardplayer.com for updates.

On a similar note, I decided to deposit some funds in my poker account last night. Just a cool $50 to get started, have some fun. Well, let's just say I'm now out of $50. Tried to steamroll too many hands but I have to say that I ran into some monsters that killed me and I'm not talking high pocket-pair starting variety. I mean 1 and 2 outers that these idiots were hitting with 9-4 suited (or am I the idiot?). Have I given up the internet game? Highly unlikely, but it just reaffirms what I've been thinking...I'm a much better 'live' player. You can't really sense 'feel' online, you have to rely on strict math. That didn't go well.

Probably off to Big D this Saturday. Buddy of mine and his girl are going to some pool party kegger type thing so I may be down for that in the afternoon. What to do that night is the question. Where are the nice ladies going to be? HOP???

Monday, July 11, 2005

Scattered Post

An interesting weekend to say the least. I'll be scattological about it, works better that way:

Tired after work Friday, leave at 7:30 for friends ranch, pimp house only 30 minutes away from Funkytown. Get nice and bombed early into the night, see one of my buddy's girlfriends who stays the night, I'll refer to her as Bunny #1 (good to see her, thought she was dead).

Saturday, a new day begins. Have a few more friends out at the ranch. Want to go to the Swan Song show that night in Fort Worth but imbibe a little too much, bad move. 2 on 2 basketball, my team wins. Glad I've been playing in the softball league and working out here and there cause I would have had a heart attack from the game if I didn't. Bunny #2 shows up for my buddy who's #1 hookup is still at the casa, weird situation. Bunny #1 leaves shortly after the Bunny #2 arrival. Bunny #2 eventually leaves with friend (conversation with me, not good), wonder if she's mad? Some friends decide to leave plastered at 3:30 in the morning after playing poker to hang out with buddy in Fort Worth's birthday. Brilliant decision fellas, thought Clarise Tinsley would be talking about your DWI accident on the freeway the next morning. I was real pissed at them, hope it was worth it. No bunnies stay with buddy (say that fast), still can't believe it.

Sunday, my holy day, my day of relaxation. I hardly ever do anything on Sundays, had too much sun so I was inside watching poker and getting WSOP updates online. Fun, eh? Buddy decides to invite Bunny #3 (that's right, 3) over w/ good-looking friend but I'm anti-social allday in house while they chill at pool. Eat dinner, go home. On way home I get call from Bunny #1 wanting to come to ranch unannounced. Buddy won't answer phone so I can't warn him, not sure what went down, but did receive call at 10:00 last night from Bunny #1 but didn't hear my phone ring. Hmmm....I had fun, I really did. Drama for your baby's momma.

BTW, John Juanda, Howard Lederer and Phil Ivey are still in the main event at the WSOP. Day 2 (not technically, technically Day 5) just started and Greg Raymer (last year's champ) has a huge stack.

I just knew Kenny Rogers would go to the All-Star Game. I wonder how many questions he dodged during media day today? Peace.

Thursday, July 07, 2005

Music this Weekend (Jul. 7-9th)


Today, Thurs. (7th): I'm disappointed I won't be able to go to Big D to see this monster show...Eisley and Pilotdrift at the Gypsy Tea Room. Some plans are made to be broken but unfortunately I be's sick.

Friday (8th): Collin Herring, Calhoun and The Chemistry Set are jammin' at The Aardvark on Berry St. near University. Herring's "The Other Side of Kindness" just won the Album of the Year by the Fort Worth Weekly. Holla.

Saturday (9th): The greatest Led-Zeppelin tribute band known to not only the Metroplex but the world, Swan Song, will be rocking the 6th Street Grill in Fort Worth. I'll definitely need a cab ride home after that show. So debaucherous...

I promise this whole bottle of DayQuil is going to be gone soon. Sickness sucks.

Wednesday, July 06, 2005

Amazing Race, Think Wildcard, Doyle ties Chan with 10th Win

The greatness of the Amazing Race is now taking submissions for their 9th installment, to be filmed later this year. I'm going to apply but first I have to quit my meth habit...

The Rangers drop one last night to the BoSox 7-4, with all Boston's runs coming off the longball. I hate already thinking about the wildcard standings before the All-Star break begins. I'm thinking more and more that Kenny Rogers will play in the All-Star game, he's simply unapologetic about getting after that cameraman. He's given an attorneys statement instead (as Sandler says it, whoopidy do!).

In 6-handed no-limit, the grandfather of poker, Doyle Brunson wins his 10th bracelet, once again tying him with Johnny Chan for the most ever in WSOP history. Get all your updates over on PokerLizard.com under "daily updates".

BTW, sorry for the beatdown look of this post, for some reason blogger won't let me import images today...