June 2010
58 posts
I Wanna Be Sedated. Wait, I Already Am. Nevermind.
Yes, there are lots of things I should be doing right now, instead of sitting in front of this “zombie-maker” and listening to CD’s; typing a pointless blog that even I don’t care about. Yes, there are other things. None of them have much appeal.
I could clean up my “office” (that term is loosely applied here; as my “office” is pretty much where I...
TattooGirl Reviews: The Bus Stop Stallions
The Bus Stop Stallions, “Don’t Block It”.
This is a band out of the Austin music scene I have been aware of since sometime last year; I think I got tagged on Myspace, or whatever. But they have a great page on ReverbNation (http://www.reverbnation.com/busstopstallions) that lets you hear their sound, as well as see a brief description of the band. Lots of goodies on that page....
On iPhones and Insanity
Yes, I just bought into the scheme and got an iPhone. Not that I needed one; my phone was okay, only about a year old. Not great, but did most of what I needed it to do. iPhones do so much that I previously didn’t think I would ever use, so I passed when I got my last upgrade. And that was fine, until I finally did encounter a problem…
Oh, the problem wasn’t technically...
TattooGirl's Tour 2010!
Okay folks, my agenda is forming for my Epic Tour, but it’s a limited engagement. 3 dates in 3 states, and if you miss it, then that’s all. (for now anyway!)
Starting in Kansas City, or my home base, on 7/23, I’ll be seen on the front row of Buzz Under the Stars 3, a festival featuring Silversun Pickups, Against me, CRASH KINGS!!!!, Devo, and Ben Folds. I personally don’t...
Tattoo Mystery Solved!
Remember that both of my recent ink jobs for Crash Kings have had bad reactions that made them turn all red and yucky-looking? Figured out the problem…
Some stuff my tattoo artist is rubbing into it is having a bad reaction! First application (the “Crash Kings” tattoo) took my body a week to figure it out. Second application? A day and a half. Red, welted nightmare. Heinous....
Confessions of an Addict
Yes, I am an addict. That’s right, TattooGirl is addicted to a fairly dangerous and somewhat hard to score substance. It gives her glorious highs that last for days, even as long as a week! Heart soaring in the skies through the clouds, feet treading the earth lightly, smile on her face. Eyes glazed over and not a care in the world…until…
BOOM!!!
She gets slammed back into her...
The Tickets...They Have Been Printed
I love opening mail that says this:
“Hello (TATTOOGIRL), The ticket(s) you ordered on June 18, 2010 for BEN FOLDS have been printed! They will be shipped to you shortly via US Mail. “
My Crash Kings show tickets are on the way, baby!! Yeah!
See you boys on July 23rd! (and again on July 28th! heh)
(Can a girl get a seat on that couch, fellas? *wink*)
I totally understand that some artists/musicians/bands do not like having people taking pictures at their shows, really, I do. But the question I must ask these people is this: “Why did you want to become a ‘Famous Rockstar’ again?”
Answer: “Oh yeah, the money. The fans don’t matter to you now that you’re a ‘Famous Rockstar’. You just like the...
Cameras Are CONTRABAND!!!!
So who’s the fucking Nazi that made this rule? I was planning a neat little trip to Milwaukee to see my fellas the Crash Kings play at this club called The Rave http://www.therave.com/main.asp (please feel free to spam the crap out of them). Already booked a posh hotel room, had a pre-show makeup session arranged…when I just had to go back to the venue’s website (see above) to...
The Waiting, It Begins...
Ahh, yes. I am getting used to this feeling now. Come down off a huge Crash Kings bender of live shows, feeling so, so down and horrible. Watching the live videos your friend has taken at so many different shows gives you a boost, a thrill, but it just isn’t the same as the real deal. And you have no idea where you’re going to score your next fix. Leaves you all jittery and...
The Bus Stop Stallions →
From Austin, TX. Currently on tour in California, but it looks like they go back to Austin in July. These guys are major cool; very funky stuff. Usually not my genre, but upon first hear, it’s great. They need to get picked up by Big People. I’m actually surprised nobody’s got these dudes yet. I’d be all over this shit if I was still in the business…check ‘em...
The Amazing Jonathan →
I am in love with Jonathan. Have been ever since I saw him gush buckets of blood onto a stage in front of a horrified and bewildered audience! It was fake (I think!), and he is Amazing! Favorite trick? When he has a conversation with the audience whilst chowing down on real razorblades, mouth dripping with gore. Swallows the lot, and then brings them out (bloody) all tied one at a time to a...
Rad Buys You Must Have, Part 2 →
GET THE EP. IT IS WAY WORTH THE FIVE BUCKS.
American Bang! Bob Rock produced these guys! And they are stellar live. Lots and lots of fun, even when “disaster” strikes! They’re so cool, they keep playing, adjust the cord and run it thru an amp on the other side of the stage, and act like it ain’t no thang. ‘Cus to these fine young Tennesseans, it ain’t a thang....
Rad Buys You Must Have, Part 1 →
ALL THINGS PATCHOULI!!!
Yes, I love my Patchouli. No, I am not a hippie. At least I don’t think I am. Ordered the oil, the spray, and some sticks! Gotta smell pretty.
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Crash Kings High
Oh my God do their live shows give you a high better than any…err…substance (except for morphine, that was stellar) I have ever been aquainted with in my sordid past. And you fly on it for a few days, then you come crashing down SO FUCKING HARD! You jones for the next show. You contemplate heinous 11 hour road trips to see just one more show. You start thinking insane thoughts that...
Screw Altruism
Sometimes we nurses like to say we do our jobs for altruistic reasons; we like helping people, serving the community, blah blah blah.
This is not one of those times for me. This week is hell week, and I am doing my job only because I get paid ridiculously well for it. I could give a crap. I’m just keeping my eyes on the prize of some rad overtime.
Yes, I am a cold, hard, bitch sometimes....
TattooGirl as the Pillar of Confidence?
“she’s always oozing confidence. Oh to be like (TattooGirl). **sigh**”
Wow. When I read that post under one of my pictures on Facebook, it really surprised the hell out of me. Me? “oozing confidence”? Err…okay…when did that start? Had to think about it for a minute or two to fully process it. I even sent off a text to hubs, and he agreed with her!...
Flobots @ Pointfest →
These guys rocked! Kinda liked a couple of songs I’d heard, but live? They blew me away. Amazing live performance. I’m going to have to get the new CD.
Greek Fire @ Pointfest →
Rockin’ band that played on the Jagermeister stage before Flobots and Crash Kings. Good stuff! Look up their Facebook page.
“It’s perfect for me as I can walk to work - I won’t walk obviously, I’ll take a...”
– Ricky Gervais gets role in “Curb Your Enthusiasm” (via nickdouglas)
Midweek Motivational
(I do these on Facebook a lot; figured I’d make them a little more accessible and post them here, too. Enjoy! - TG)
Already it’s been Hell Week. I think this might be due to the fact that I’ve come down off of my Crash Kings crack-high from last weekend. God, is that a rough feeling. Anyone who’s experienced a few live shows with the boys can attest to the fact that you...
Screw today. I don’t feel like dealing with things, so I’m taking a couple of “happys” and going back to bed. laters - TattooGirl
American Bang →
Got to snap a few pictures of this band when they opened for Crash Kings at The Blue Note in Columbia, MO on 6/7/10. Southern rock, really excellent. Major label CD is produced by Bob Rock. That, in itself, is impressive. These guys hail from Nashville. Look for them on tour.
“They call me Mr. Knowitall, I am so eloquent…Perfection is my middle name,...”
– Primus
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Buzz Under the Stars 3
Not up on the band webpage or their Facebook, but on the 96.5 the Buzz webpage and all over the radio: July 23, 2010: Crash Kings with Devo (yes, that Devo!!!), Ben Folds, Rise Against, and I think one or 2 others. Yeah!!! Mikey B of Crash Kings told me (drunkenly) back after the show in Columbia, MO on 6/7 that they would be playing KC in July, and by gosh, the kid was right!!!
I have been...
So Who Would TattooGirl Go "Fan Girl" Over?
Yes, I will admit that I am a fan girl sometimes. My friend Stella reminded me that I really am a Crash Kings “fan girl” at heart; I suppose deep down she’s right. I just hide it very well. Why? Because I’d go mental talking to them if I didn’t!
There are a few artists that would turn me into a puddle of melted jello if I ever got a chance to meet them. Probably more...
How Did I Become Crash Kings' "TattooGirl" ?
Interesting bit of history here, thought I might share it. I used to belong to a little Facebook group/Twitter clique called “Crash Queens” who were the female fan club of the band. Band thought it was silly but tolerated it. I thought it was amusing and joined. Great place to find local dirt like interviews, video, personal pics/videos of shows, etc. Was all good; I was by far the...
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thepiano asked: Whoa! I've never met a fan like you. You are crazy about Crash Kings. I actually heard their song on the radio and ended up getting the song, mountain man. I haven't listened to their other songs. What other songs do you like of theirs?
Disassociation from a Disaffected Crash Queen
Is it because I’m older than they are, and therefore have more life experience? Is it because I’m not all “fan-girl” on this band that I lose my brains (well, I kinda do, but you learn to cover that with Cool Factor)? Recently attended a Crash Kings show where Mike, the extreme bass player, was totally ‘faced. I mean totally. He was upright and speaking relatively...
