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2008-11-05T16:25:00.000-08:00

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2008-08-21T18:33:00.001-07:00

Next Friday 8/29 at the Scoot

2008-03-03T03:00:00.001-08:00

2008-02-10T18:01:00.000-08:00

OK, I'll playing records and pleading for free drinks from 10pm 'til fuck knows when this Wednesday night at Club Midway. I've not spun in NYC in well over a decade, so I'm looking forward to visiting some of the old Alphabet City haunts. I understand Ray's Candy Store is now an Applebee's, but hey, you can't stop progress. Club Midway was once the home of all sorts of evil activity. And not just when Kilslug played their reunion shows, either. Look it up!

2007-07-24T07:29:00.000-07:00

While I continue my negotiations with Scoot Inn Management (ie. a bitter dispute over my reserved parking space), I'll be taking the record bag to the more rarified confines of 7th Street's BEAUTY BAR this evening, where the world famous DJ FUKY SUK and myself will be spinning masterpieces like those shown above from 10pm to closing. Well, I will, anyway. I think he's got a reputation to maintain. Me, I'm not afraid to go all Moe Bandy on you if that's what it takes to empty the room at 2am.

2007-06-11T21:21:00.000-07:00

2007-06-03T18:30:00.000-07:00

Sorry 'bout the cover folks, but to paraphrase the ladies of ESG, Beck sample credits don't pay Jimmy's bills. But hey, the parking's free.

you can confirm your close personal friendship with the Frogs Corporation here. Coming June 13, Pink Nasty, plus a special lecture from yours truly on the difficulty in handicapping a 200 yard dash between Willie Nile and Bluegrass Cat. Or perhaps I'll just play some records. Again.

2007-05-24T19:40:00.000-07:00

It's just gonna be records (and tapes) this coming Wednesday. The live music version of LFTPB returns on June 6 with Jimmy Flemion of The Frogs, followed by Pink Nasty on the 13th.

2007-04-27T14:51:00.000-07:00

MAY 2 - The Black + GC spilling & scratching (playing records, too)

2007-04-19T21:37:00.000-07:00

DISTANT SECONDS + GC DJ SET, SCOOT INN, APRIL 25

2007-03-28T11:57:00.000-07:00

So I've had a chat or two with management at The Scoot Inn, and despite prior assurances I'd have complete creative control over tonight's programme, there's been a subtle hint or two that perhaps I need to make a greater effort to make the cash registers ring.

I'm all about the art. I hope you know that by now. But it's also really hard to play records with a broken arm, and with that in mind, I have made some serious concessions.

Along with my usual musical journey down Memory Lane (and I-35 south), tonight will also feature a stirring career retrospective devoted to TIMMY NAPALM. Not only will rare footage of the Hormones and Napalm Stars be on display, but we'll have a reading of some of Dr. Stegall's finest works and perhaps dignitaries from all over the music and art world will make their testimonials via satellite.

(perhaps)

(due to circumstances beyond our control, Tim Napalm himself will not be in attendance).

I should also mention ---- in the interests of full disclosure, that when Scoot Inc. re-sent my last missive about this event, a particularly unflattering reference to a band I'll merely refer to as the Weapons Of Mass Fucktardom, was deleted.

I wholeheartedly promise you that no censorship took place, and any reports of an unpleasant exchange between myself and a certain C. Attal of Austin, TX were wildly exaggerated. We were merely rehearsing for a dinner theatre production of "Network" (he took the Ned Beatty part, I was Peter Finch).

In any event, I look forward to see you all at the Scoot Inn, this evening, from 10pm onwards.

2007-03-26T13:54:00.000-07:00

Return engagement time, folks. I'm dj'ing again at The Scoot Inn (1308 E. 4th St. at Navasota, Austin TX) this Wednesday night from 10pm 'til closing. If you're on the fence about venturing out, please keep the following in mind :

1) if you're sick to death of Austin bars and nightclubs where you're constantly approached by attractive people either offering drugs or trying to take you home, this oughta be right up your alley.
2) There's no chance in hell these guys will be playing --- either in person or in recorded form.
3) Management has assured me they now accept U.S. currency.
4) If I'm busy playing records, the odds of my spilling something on you are significantly reduced.

See you Wednesday!

Gerard

2007-03-21T08:30:00.000-07:00

Just another reminder, it's all happening tonight at Austin's home for the lonely and moanly, The Scoot Inn (1308 E. 4th St. at Navasota). I'll be playing records, compact discs and conducting a slideshow of vintage amputee porn.

Perhaps the last part won't be happening --- I'm told they might not have a proper slide projector at the Scoot. But in any event, you won't want to miss this. (Unless you have a home with records, compact discs and beer you can buy from the supermarket.)

I don't know if either of the above titles will be on tonight's playlist, but I've got to do something to leave you in suspense, right? You wouldn't expect Brett Ratner to tell you how the movie ends, would you?

2007-03-18T13:19:00.000-07:00

as the accolades continue to roll in following my last dj stint at another local nightspot which will remain nameless (ie. they still haven't paid me), I'm taking the show on the road....well, a few blocks east, anyway.

assorted treasures from the vast archive will be dusted off this coming Wednesday, 3/21 at the Scoot Inn (1308 E. 4th St. at Navasota, Austin). Will this mean the world premiere of the long-awaited mashup of "Raping Dead Nuns" and "I Can't Drive 55"? Or, instead, will it just be more of the same rehashed, pseudo Arthur Bakerisms that got me the gig in the first place? You've got to show up to throw up.

I'll be weaving my magic from 930ish to whenever they tell you to fuck off and go home.

Gerard

2007-02-27T06:55:00.000-08:00

Dear Friends,

I'll be delving deep into my vast archive of recorded material this evening at the Beauty Bar (617 E. 7th St., Austin) from 10pm 'til closing. While I hope to see you there, please be advised that while I'd love to take requests,

a) I strongly dislike Hall & Oates. Especially Oates.
b) if it was just about hearing your favorite shit, we'd go over to your house and I'd pay you $5 for a drink while you looked (in vain, hopefully) for that Hall & Oates record
c) I won't be taking requests.

All of that said, I can promise you it will be a fun evening. For me, at least. And unless you're some kind of selfish creep, isn't that really the most important thing?

see you tonight,
GC

2006-12-29T11:16:00.000-08:00

The Golden Boys

Jimmy Flemion (Frogs, Sebastian Bach)

Daniel Francis Doyle

Follow That Bird!

Directions to Trailer Space

(tube pic by @ndy K, used without permission)

2006-12-29T10:58:00.000-08:00

Questions You Might Have :

1) What is Trailer Space?

Trailer Space is a sprawling, warehouse conveniently located on Austin's East Side. In the very near future, it'll be one of your favorite hang-outs, performance spaces and record stores. But on New Year's Eve, the owner is simply being kind enough to let us borrow his joint, and for that, we thank him. Spartan though the venue might be at present, they've got big, big plans. And we humbly ask those in attendence to treat the space as they would their own home. Unless you piss in your own sink, in which case you should treat it like I'd treat my own home.

2) Will There Be Beer?

Yes. But you are encouraged to bring your own as we'll probably run out pretty early.

3) What's The Running Order?

We're not entirely sure. Though we're fairly certain Follow That Bird! are going to play first. Other than that, let's try not to stress out over it. Your DJ's for the evening are having a hard enough time tracking down a copy of the first Starz album.

4) Why Wasn't This Organized Sooner?

We just thought of it the other day. That, and it took about a day and a half to get all the talent rounded up.

5) What's The Parking Situation Like?

It could be a lot worse. For instance, we could be having a party in the woods. Other than that, you are encouraged to take a cab and/or appoint a friend you don't like very much to be your designated chauffer.