December's Very Own: May 2009

Brand New Fresh OUT the BOX

Everybody who knows me, knows I'm a sucker for new music especially if its refreshing and amazing. I ran across this video on my favorite blog, peep the link on the side. Thanks again Ameena for keeping me hip on the new ISH.

Lollapalooza 2009

Similar to what you would call a modern day Woodstock, Lollapalooza has become an infamous icon in the music industry. Begining in 2005 with a little over 40 opening acts, Lollapalooza quickly grew over 75 acts the follow year. Lolla has been securing quality acts, five years in a row, whether it be an independent artist with large internet fan base or a platinum saling artist.

Continuing in it's 5th annual year, Lollapalooza stays true to it's home of Chicago. Tickets coud run you $85, $95 or even $100 a day depending on date of ticket purchase. You could secure a 3-day pass from anywhere $240- $300. Now during the advance pass promotion you could buy your 3-day pass @ the amazing price $190 with no processing fees. I advise you jump on before this promtion ends. Buy 2009 Lollapalooza Tickets! There also is a V.I.P. ticket deal for the whopping price of $850 which provides you with...

What A VIP Pass Gets YOU

Your VIP Lolla Lounge Pass serves as a three-day ticket to enter the Festival. It also includes:

Unlimited access to Lolla Lounge North and South
Viewing platforms of the Main Stages with premium sightlines
Lunch and Dinner Buffets from Chicago’s finest.
Beer, wine, water and specialty libations
Mini-spa treatments
Air conditioned restrooms

Past guest and performers include Kanye West, Pearl Jam, Lupe Fiasco, Rymefest, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Common, John Legend, Pixies, Widespread Panic, Weezer, The Killers, Dashboard Confessional, Billy Idol, Death Cab For Cutie, Liz Phair, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Flaming Lips, The Shins,Andrew Bird, Gnarls Barkley, Lady Sovereign, The Roots, Radiohead, Rage Against the Machine, Nine Inch Nails, plus many local, national, and international underground/unsigned bands and artist.

This Year Line Up Includes: (my must see)

* Depeche Mode
* Tool
* The Killers
* Jane's Addiction
* Beastie Boys
* Kings of Leon
* Lou Reed
* Ben Harper and Relentless7
* Thievery Corporation
* Snoop Dogg
* Rise Against
* Andrew Bird
* TV on the Radio
* Vampire Weekend
* The Decemberists
* Neko Case
* STS9 (Sound Tribe Sector 9)
* Animal Collective
* Band of Horses
* Of Montreal
* Arctic Monkeys
* Coheed and Cambria
* Ben Folds
* Fleet Foxes
* Silversun Pickups
* Kaiser Chiefs
* Crystal Castles
* Bon Iver
* Santigold
* Atmosphere
* Dan Auerbach
* Cold War Kids
* Deerhunter
* Lykke Li
* Robert Earl Keen
* Peter Bjorn and John
* Heartless Bastards
* Gomez
* Glasvegas
* Federico Aubele
* Dan Deacon
* Passion Pit
* Zap Mama
* The Raveonettes
* The Gaslight Anthem
* The Airborne Toxic Event
* White Lies
* Ra Ra Riot
* No Age
* Asher Roth
* Los Campesinos!
* Bat For Lashes
* Chairlift
* Gang Gang Dance
* The Virgins
* Amazing Baby
* Portugal. The Man
* The Knux
* Ida Maria
* Delta Spirit
* Friendly Fires
* Manchester Orchestra
* Constantines
* Ezra Furman & The Harpoons
* Hockey
* Miike Snow
* Alberta Cross
* Hey Champ
* Sam Roberts Band
* The Henry Clay People
* Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam
* Cage the Elephant
* Living Things
* The Low Anthem
* Blind Pilot
* Langhorne Slim
* Other Lives
* The Builders and The Butchers
* Eric Church
* Joe Pug
* Kevin Devine
* The Greencards
* Carney
* Thenewno2

And spinning at PERRY'S

* Bassnectar
* MSTRKRFT
* Simian Mobile Disco (DJ Set)
* Deadmau5
* Boys Noize
* KiD CuDi
* Crookers
* A-Trak
* Hercules and Love Affair (DJ Set)
* The Bloody Beetroots (DJ Set)
* LA Riots
* Kaskade
* The Glitch Mob
* Hollywood Holt
* Rye Rye
* He Say, She Say
* Car Stereo (Wars)
* Dark Wave Disco
* Moneypenny
* Yello Fever
* Animal Collective (DJ Set)

I'm pretty sure I'll find some additional favorites by the time Lolla rolls around and a lot more after.

Tired of Nasty Public Restrooms???

Some European Counties have adapted a pay-as-u-shit type of concept when it comes to public toilets. I'm pretty sure this helps keep the restroom cleaner, and turns a pretty good profit, but what the fuck? Can you really classify a toilet you have to pay to use as public? It sounds more like private property to me, sorry I meant private potty(s). Along with the video clip via youtube courtesy of Busta Rhymes, there also pics of pay potties located in India and on airplanes. At least there no long lines. LMAO!

New York City unveiled its first pay-per-potty in January 2008. Can you believe this shit has already began to invade America, next thing you know, they will be everywhere. Because idea's are contagious, especially ones that make money, I can literally see this technology popping up everywhere like Swine Flu. Because Americans are strapped for cash in this recession I can see some entrepreneurs taking advantage of others disadvantages. If having to use the potty in a pay-per-potty city (lol), without a quarter in hand isn't a major disadvantage and inconvenience what is?

Tyra Leaving Court

Looking photo shoot ready, leaving Manhattan Criminal Court Wednesday April 29, 2009.Now Ms. Banks a law biding citizen wasn't on trial, but in court regarding a criminal stalker case in which she was the subject of interest.

Sources say that Tyra's stalker, Brady Green, 37, has hounded her with multiple letters and phone calls since early January.
He then started sending her flowers and showing up in person at her Los Angeles TV studio. Judgment came in the form of 90 days behind bars after being convicted of stalking, harassment, criminal trespass, and attempted aggravated harassment. Green reportedly threatened to kill one of Banks’ employees. Not to mention, he suppose to be homeless, go figure. IS it too much to have a handsome man with job to have that agenda?