Allison Rhodes

Spent Friday morning photographing Allisons work, when she introduced me to this piece "The Distance Between Me and You" (With the help of Dave). Good things Alli G, good things.

Nice Spread for RHoops

Beer of the year

If you have the chance to try Goose Island Brewerys "Imperial Brown Goose", do not hesitate. Made in an extremely small batch and highly potent, this beer will make you go cross-eyed and will leave you passed out in your bathtub, naked, with the water running....for days. Bottled in 750ml, or a fifth, or wine bottle sized (which ever is easier for you to imagine) 8% apv (if not more) and handsomely priced at $13.99. This will make your christmas time party all the better.

Diamonds in the Rough -The Bataka Revolution

Elvis Costello on SNL 1977

Dave and John 2006

The List

So every snob has a list right? Well here is my top ten musical selection for the year of 06'.

10. That Danielson record that Hoops let me listen to, still haven't picked it up.
9. Yo La Tengo "I am not afraid of you and I will beat your ass."
8. Swan Lake. +Daniel+Behar+
7. NMH Howling Hex at Schuba's. Jangled guitars never sounded better.
6. Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show DVD. Previewed before Okkervil River. Tyler knows.
5. Touch and Go's 25th birthday. A) Big Black in 12 minutes or less. B) Ted Leo
4. Not seeing Radiohead.
3. Wire Reissues. Pink Flag - Chairs Missing - 154. All Classics.
2. NPR Blues before Sunrise
1. The Books Lost and Safe show at Schuba's. All signs point to perfect. I will never forget.

Self Portrait

Strangely looking like Will Oldham. I hope all is well with everyone.