New Coffee Shop New Happening

Free Bike Valet @ the Riverside Arts Market

First in Jacksonville! More information at BikeJax.org

Things to do: Tuesday 3/31

• DONNA THE MISTRESS OF TRIVIA/ RANDOM CONTROL W/ DJ BUTTERCUP(TOUGH JUNKIE) GRILLIN HOT DOGS AT 11PM @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• KARAOKE TUESDAY W/ UGLY ED @ CLUB TSI
  
• CRAFT NIGHT @ ANOMALY
  
• THE JACKSONVILLE BEARDSMITH SOCIETY MEETING/TIGHTEN UP W/ 74 SOUNDSYSTEM @ STEAMWORKS

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition post.

Click the links for more info.
Please comment if we missed anything.

Ultra Music Festival Day 2

Part I
Part I Click image to see set.

Part II
Part II Click image to see set.

Ultra Music Festival March 28, 2009, Miami, FL. (Above & Beyond, Moby, Prodigy, etc). Photos By Amir raw and unedited (feel free to edit your self there is too many for me to do). Click image to see set.

Things to do: Family Edition

Click on the links for more info:

JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Main Library: Children's Department
School's Out: Programs to keep kids ages 6-12 busy during Spring Break. Every day March 30 - April 3 @ 2pm.
French Storytime: April 1 @ 10:30am. All ages welcome, but geared toward kids 4-6. Songs and stories to help kids learn french.
Preschool at the library with Ms. Jaime: April 1 @ 11am. Ages 3-5. Interactive storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Preschool Project: April 1 @ 11:45am. Ages 3-5. Learn and explore through art, with a focus on fine motor and pre-writing skills.
JaxReads Celebration: The Big Snowy Day. April 1 during Artwalk. More information here.
Saturday Surprise: Egg painting. April 4 @ 2pm. Kids 6-12.
***For more Children's department events at the Main Library, please check out the March calendar (with detailed info here), and the April calendar (with detailed info here).
Main Library: Teen Department
Dog Photo Contest April 1-30, ages 12-18.
Movie Madness @ 3pm:
March 30 - Who Framed Roger Rabbit
March 31 - Wall-E
April 1 - Batman Begins
April 2 - Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
April 3 - Freaky Friday
**More teen programs can be found here.

NATURESCOPE: JAXPARKS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS I only listed a few events, click the link for more.
Beach Walks & Talks @ Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park - March 31, 9:30am - 10:30am, and 11am-12pm
Outdoor Explorations Great Outdoor Adventure @ Beach and Peach Urban Park - March 31, 3pm-4pm
Wee Worksop: Our Feathered Friends @ Tillie Fowler Regional Park - April 1, 10:30am- 11:30am
Animal Detective @ Tillie Fowler Regional Park - April 2, 2:30pm-3:30pm

ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT @ MOSH April 4. The hunt begins promptly at 10am, followed by fire engine tours, Easter Bunny meet and greet and other activities until 12pm. Free admission for children with paid adult's admission, one child per adult.

RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET OPENING DAY 10AM - 4PM

FANCY NANCY PARTY @ BARNES AND NOBLE San Jose location. April 4, 10:30am. Pre-registration required.

PLAY PARK & SPLASH GROUND NOW OPEN @ JACKSONVILLE ZOO & GARDENS

FAMILY SATURDAYS AT TREE HILL NATURE CENTER Saturday @ 10:00am. $5 per family.

KIDS PUZZLE @ NATIVE SUN Through March 31, print out and draw a springtime scene, then bring in to your local Native Sun Natural Foods Market for a free juice. Kids 12 and under only.

MOCA JACKSONVILLE: SUNDAY FAMILY DAYS
Sunday, 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Children and accompanying adults are free.

More great kids and family events can be found at Jax4kids.com and Experience Jax.
Please comment if I missed anything.

Things to do Monday 3/30

• METAL MONDAYS/ W METHA-DONNIE @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• MONDAY DEAREST INDIE ROCK @ THE ECLIPSE
  
• MAD MOD MONDAYS W/ SEAN SHERBERT AND HANDSOME VANZANT @ STEAMWORKS
  
• THAT ONE GUY & TORNADO RIDER @ JACKRABBITS

Click the links for more info.
Please comment if we missed anything.

5th Annual B&W Ball @ Club TSI 3-21-09

click the pics to see the photo set

2nd Annual Flouro Party @ Club TSI 3-07-09

click the pics to see the photo set

Things to do Sunday 3/29

• SUNRISE ON THE SOUTH BANK!
  
• DJ INFADER @ GUESS STORE (ST JOHNS TOWN CENTER) 12PM
  
• COOK OUT @ 6PM W/ DJ BOATSHOES @ 8PM SHANTYTOWN PUB
  
• NEW AND USED SUNDAY @ ECLIPSE DJ CHRIS GIBSON & MISS MARCI
• FACTORY DJ RYAN BLACK @ CLUB TSI
  
• VJ JAREN SPINS MUSIC VIDEO'S @ THE FLY'S TIE @ THE BEACH
  
• THE BLACK LIPS, GENTLEMAN JESSE & HIS MEN, BASTARD LOVE CHILD OF ROCK N ROLL @ JACKRABBITS

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition.

Click the links for more info.
Please comment if we missed anything.

Walk a Mile in Their Shoes @ the Sulzbacher Center 3/28

Click the pictures for the full set.

Earth Hour tonight - Switch off your lights! 8:30-9:30pm

More information @ earthhour.org
Earth Hour Facebook group
Earth Hour Flickr page

Things to do Saturday 3/28

• EARTH HOUR - SWITCH OFF YOUR LIGHTS! 8:30PM-9:30PM
  
• WALK A MILE IN THEIR SHOES TO BENEFIT THE SULZBACHER CENTER 9AM 5K, 10AM 1 MILE WALK DOWNTOWN JACKSONVILLE
  
• TOUR DE RIVERWALK STARTS @ THE LANDING 9AM
  
• DJ INFADER @ METRO PARK (TOWN CENTER) 2PM
  
• VON BARLOWS JAZZ JOURNEY, & STRAIT UP JACKIN' W/ DJS MATT CAULDER & NOLAN @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• OVERTIME WITH DJ RICKY @ THE PEARL
  
• DJ'S CHRIS GIBSON, CHRISTIAN MENDEZ & NICK FRESH @ ECLIPSE
  
• THE HEARTBEAT PARTIES W/ DJS CARRIE LOCATION & L'NDN @ STEAMWORKS
  
• SUNBEARS ALBUM RELEASE PARTY W/ CPT. EO & JUICY PONY, INTERMISSION W/DJ DAN @ CLUB TSI
  
• SATURDAYS ON THE SQUARE @ SQUARE ONE
  
• AS TALL AS LIONS, DEAR & THE HEADLIGHTS, HANDS HIGH, BAND MARINO & THE RAPTURE @ JACKRABBITS
• SUNDAY SUNRISE ON THE SOUTH BANK

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition.

Click the links for more info.
Please comment if we missed anything.

The Vitamin Circus Variety Show

Vitamin Circus Variety Show - Episode 1 from Richard Colado on Vimeo.

How did you come up with the idea for the vitamin circus variety show?
I got stuck on watching clips of the Dean Martin SHow on youtube and thought "that looks like fun." So I called up Mark Hubbard to see if he would help me film and edit a variety show. He said yes.

Who is all involved in vitamin circus variety show?
Mark and I put it together. But I would have to say that other people are involved to, just not in a direct way. Nearly everyone I talk to about the show has a good idea for it, like an idea for a segment or a skit or interview or something, whatever.

Is vitamin circus a blog or a video show or a blog that has a video show?
Its like a blog that has a video show, but I'm pretty sparatic about both. Sometimes I feel like writing something, sometimes I feel like making a video. I hope I can keep it up for a while because its pretty fun and opens me up a bit, lets my guard down. I like to be vulnerable, emotionally vulnerable... that sound stupid but I mean well.

Was making the video time consuming and how often do you think we will see them?
Like I said it is a bit sparatic. I really don't want to think about the show that much at all, I just want to have fun doing it. So someone has an idea I'll say "yeah that sounds good, lets film it" and if it works out then cool, if not then whatever, we'll film something else. But if it ever seems like it would take a lot of time to do or involves a lot of planning etc, I will probably do something else. I'm already involved in a bunch of other things that require planning and stuff. I just want to have fun and film it. Doing whatever.

Would you say your blog has a goal or are you going to take is one day at a time?
One day at a time seems more my frame of mind in the present. I get crazy when I think to much about the future and what could happen or if I'm wasting my time or if I'm going to fail. I used to get all wonky like that. Worrying about shit that isn't even real. I still do run into it from time to time, but much less of late and I'm trying to be rid of it all together. Just produce things and enrich life and move on. Like the universe and stuff.

I believe in your first post, which happen to be on valentines day, you said you want it to be like a umbrella for all your projects, how many projects are you currently involved in?
Five, if you don't count raising a kid and being married.

Those are:

1)clone: a collaboration with Ben Cooper. We're making a concept album that tells a fictitious story of a human clone. We're half way done.

2)rickoLus: This is me and all the music inbetween. At the momment I'm collecting idea's for my next album.

3)Richard Love and The Mix Tape CLub: A band I got together to play live an album of pop songs I wrote and recorded last year.

4)The Vitamin Circus Variety Show: ...yeah.

5) Mothers Basement: An assignment based recording and music project between Jeremiah Johnson, Ben Cooper and I. We havent done a new assignment in a year or so, but it's still there.

Oh yes, let us not forget the all powerful BIOWULF!

Another Reason This City Can Be Better

I think it sucks that this city doesn't support being green. Yeah I'm talking about recycling, reusing, supporting the use of solar power and energy efficient buildings. The only things I can think that happens in this city that is pro-environment are the things the citizens and businesses do. Publix taking styrofoam, Whole Foods Market taking number 5 plastics, Springfield having a food garden, Jax Beach having a food garden, The Pearl recycling. I'm sure there is a lot more but it most likely has nothing to do with the city. The city doesn't even recycle downtown. I know a lot of people don't believe in recycling, but why not encourage reusing or not using plastics and styrofoam when possible. I just think it goes deeper, it's a gateway to caring. The guy that recycles doesn't pour motor oil down the sewer. It's also a perfect way to take part and feel part of a community, which is something this city needs. It does upset me that the whole world is taking part in Earth Hour and our mayor and our city hasn't mentioned a word. How cool would it be to see downtown go dark. I'm tired of old heartless farts in office taking handouts for the wrong contracts. Thinks about the kids, life isn't so immediate.



Life Less Plastic Blog
Earth Hour
Jacksonville Green Expo

Jaxscene: Make A Pledge To Participate In Earth Hour

Walk a Mile in Their Shoes 3/28

You can still register tomorrow morning before the run. More information on the Sulzbacher Center's website.

Things to do Friday 3/27

• DJ BIGGIE TEA @ BURRITO GALLERY 5-7pm
  
• 74 SOUNDSYSTEM DJS @ BURRITO GALLERY
  
• ART AFTER DARK @ FLORIDA THEATRE 7-10pm
  
• DJ TOM P. AND KARAOKE W/ HAL 9000 ON THE BACK DECK @ THE PEARL
  
• THE RAGGEDY ANNES, WAYLON THORTON & THE HEAVY HANDS @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• VINTAGE FRIDAYS W/ DJ ALEX PAGAN @ ECLIPSE
  
• ROCKABILLY NIGHT @ CAFE 331
  
• ARE FRIENDS ELECTRIC PRESENTS MAKEOUT DANCE PARTY @ OCEAN CLUB W/ GUEST DJ MATTIE SAFER OF THE RAPTURE
  
• ELEVATED HIP HOP EXPERIENCE, D.A.R.Y.L. @ TSI
  
• HELLO DANGER - SHARK ATTACK PARTY CD RELEASE PARTY W/ MY GETAWAY, SENT BY RAVENS, HILL VALLEY @ JACRABBITS

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition.

Click the links for more info.
Please comment if we missed anything.

Tonight @ TSI - Life's a Drag w/ Karissa & Sunbear DJs

From Metro Jacksonville:
"Outrageous Drag Comedian Karrissa Wade (One of the original Springfield Venue Pioneers and the original owner of Eden) hosts an over the top Stand up show in full Drag, featuring an unmentionable performance by the oldest living dragqueen in Captivity, Blossom. Simultaneously the club will be hosting an indoors skating expo on the TSI halfpipe and the evening will be Deejayed by Jonathan Berlin and Jared Bowser of the Sunbears."

Things to do Thursday 3/26

• PENCIL PORTRAITS BY RICHARD JONES @ THREE LAYERS COFFEE HOUSE 10AM-4PM
  
• ACOUSTIC W/ AL POINDEXTER & SUSAN @ THREE LAYERS COFFEE HOUSE 6-9PM
  
• CONTROL W/DJ RICKY @ THE PEARL
  
• LITTLE HIGH LITTLE LOW TOUR KICK-OFF W/ WUDUN, AND LADIES NIGHT THURSDAY @ ECLIPSE W/ DJ CHRISTIAN ROCK(s)& THE POPE (SPENCER)
  
• SEX IN THE CITY LADIES NIGHT @ SQUARE ONE
  
• ELEVATED HIP HOP NIGHT @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• MIDNIGHT MASS BIKE RIDE-MEET AT PARKING LOT ACROSS FROM THE CUMMER @ 12:30AM
  
• PLINKO GAMESHOW RETRO SUPER PARTY W/ SUNBEAR DJS FRYZA & PACK
  
• GRUESOME TWOSOME CARA & JOEY @ STEAMWORKS
  
• THE TING TINGS, HOTTUB @ JACRABBITS

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition.


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Please comment if we missed anything.

Rickolus and Chuck Smyth @ Eclipse 3/22/09

Click image to see set. Photos by tom p.

Guest DJ Mattie Safer @ Makeout this Friday

Benefit for Brian Hicks @ Jackrabbits April 5

Things to do Wednesday 3/25

• ACOUSTIC W/ AL POINDEXTER @ THREE LAYERS COFFEE HOUSE 12-2PM
  
• BIKE WORKSHOP @ 6PM, MOVIE NIGHT @ 8:30 AT ZOMBIE BIKES, THIS WEEK'S MOVIE IS NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD
  
• RHYTHM REVIEW WEDNESDAY @ ECLIPSE
  
• KARAOKE WITH HAL 9000 @ THE PEARL
  
• ARE FRIENDS ELECTRIC @ SQUARE ONE W/ DJS WES REED & MATT CAULDER
  
• HIP HOP W/ DJ TRICLOPS I @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• MUSIC MATTERS WEDNESDAY @ STEAMWORKS
  
• IMPERIAL WEDNESDAYS W/ DJ MARCI @ CAFE 331
  
• BALLYHOO & ALEX BAUGH, THE CRAZY CARLS @ JACKRABBITS

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition.

Click the links for more info.
Please comment if we missed anything.

TSI's 5th Annual Black And White Ball 3/21/09

I didn't stay to long being I had more plans. You can say this was only between 8-10pm.

Click image to see set. Photos by tom p.

eCONEomic Relief @ Ben & Jerry's Today

Our local Ben & Jerry's scoop shop can be found at 1635 Wells Road, Orange Park. The website is here.

Things to do: Tuesday 3/24

• ECONEOMIC RELIEF @ BEN & JERRYS ORANGE PARK - DONATE A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM, RECEIVE A SCOOP FOR $1, 12pm-8pm
  
• AMATEUR BIKE POLO @ ZOMBIE BIKES 7pm
  
• DONNA THE MISTRESS OF TRIVIA/ RANDOM CONTROL W/ DJ BUTTERCUP(TOUGH JUNKIE) GRILLIN HOT DOGS AT 11PM @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• KARAOKE TUESDAY W/ UGLY ED @ CLUB TSI
  
• CRAFT NIGHT @ ANOMALY - MAKE EARRINGS (OR LAPEL PINS/TIE TACS) W/ GLASS MARBLES
  
• TIGHTEN UP W/ 74 SOUNDSYSTEM @ STEAMWORKS
  
• LATE OF THE PIER, JUICY PONY @ JACKRABBITS

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition.

Click the links for more info.
Please comment if we missed anything.

A Video From Sundays Show

I would say recently I have taken on a new calling to try to go out and support the local live music scene as much as possible. After spending a whole weekend at Harvest of Hope and listening to just as many local bands as the ones known nationally and worldwide, I realized that North Florida's local music can easily get mistaken for the bands that have to fly more then 2 hours to be able to perform.
Normally I wouldn't go out three nights in one weekend but I used to be a huge Cadets fan and I didn't know when I would get to see the old lead singer Chuck Smyth, now a Gainesville resident, perform again.
There were a lot of entertaining moments, like when Rick told us Christian asked him earlier if he was wearing a Han Solo costume, and a few disappointing moments due to sound trouble. I thought I would share one thing that happened that is a prime example of why going to shows, or at least this show, is worth it. I decided to not show the full clip because I personally would rather you go out and support the venues and bands rather then sit at home and watch the video. Hope you enjoy, pictures coming soon.

Owen Holmes Joins Rickolus On Stage @ Eclipse 3/22/09

Video and post by tom p.

Super Fun Fest @ Riverside Park 3/21/09

Click image to see set. Photos by tom p.

The Pearl Friday 3/20/09

Click image to see set. Photos by tom p.

Things to do: Family Edition

Click on the links for more info:

JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Main Library: Children's Department
Preschool at the library with Ms. Jaime: March 25 @ 11am. Ages 3-5. Interactive storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Preschool Project with Ms. Marie: March 25 @ 11:45am. Ages 3-5. Learn and explore through art, with a focus on fine motor and pre-writing skills.
Magic Tree House Book Club: March 25 @ 3:30pm. Ages 6-12, this month's book is Afternoon on the Amazon.
Saturday Surprise: T-shirt Art. March 28 @ 2pm. Kids 6-12. Bring your own t-shirt!
French Storytime: March 28 @ 4pm. All ages welcome, but geared toward kids 4-6. Songs and stories to help kids learn french.
***For more Children's department events at the Main Library, please check out the March calendar (with detailed info here)
Main Library: Teen Department
Movie Madness @ 3pm: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire- March 25, Superman Returns- March 27. JaxReads Book Discussion & Movie: March 28 2pm-5pm. Discuss Jack London's Call of the Wild, watch the film and eat ice cream.
**More teen programs can be found here.

JAXPARKS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS I only listed one event for each day, click the link for more.
Beach Hikes @ Camp Milton Historic Preserve - March 23, 9:30am - 10:30am, and 11am-12pm
Outdoor Explorations Great Outdoor Adventure @ Ribault River Preserve - March 24, 11am-12pm
Owl Encounter @ Tillie Fowker Regional Park - March 25, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Beach Walks & Talks @ Huguenot Memorial Park - March 26, 12:30pm - 1:30pm, and 2pm-3pm
Florida's Living Symbols @ Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park - March 27, 11am-12pm and 5pm-6pm
Dangerous Plants & Animals @ Tillie Fowler Regional Park - March 28, 11am-12pm

CHILDREN'S DANCE CONCERT @ DOUGLAS ANDERSON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS March 26 and March 27, 7:30pm. "The Dance Department of Douglas Anderson School of the Arts presents Children’s Concert, an annual showcase for dancers from Duval County arts magnet schools. In addition to students from Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, the concert will feature young dancers from Pine Forest Elementary School and LaVilla School of the Arts. Tickets are $10 pre-sale for adults ($12 at the door); $6 pre-sale for students ($8 at the door). Call 904-390-2971 for information."

WOMEN'S HISTORY DAY @ MOSH Activites focused on Florida's famous females. March 27 10am-12pm

WALK A MILE IN THEIR SHOES A benefit for the Sulzbacher Center. March 28, 5k @ 9am, 1 mile walk @ 10am. 5k late registration March 22-28 $30, 1 mile $20 registration.

RIVER CELEBRATION DAY @ WALTER JONES HISTORICAL PARK "Part of Jax Parks Get Out There Weekend Come to Walter Jones Park and the Mandarin Museum to see some live bands, take a ride on the S.S. Marine Taxi with a donation, kayak down the river, learn how to create a River Friendly Yard, test the water of the river, and much, much more!" March 28 @ 11am-4pm.

CHILDREN'S ARTS & CRAFTS TIME @ WHOLE FOODS March 28, 11am-3pm. Free gifts, sun catchers, coloring sheets, make your own photo frames and more. All ages welcome, no sign-up required. First come first serve basis.

BUTTERFLY GARDEN WORKSHOP @ TREE HILL NATURE CENTER Free admission. March 28, 1p-4pm

TALBOT CRITTERS @ LITTLE TALBOT ISLAND STATE PARK March 28 @ 1pm. Free with regular park admission

FUNDRAISER @ CATTY SHACK RANCH Tour the wildlife sanctuary. March 28, 1:30pm - 5:30pm.

SPRING BREAK DAY CAMP @ MOSH Register now, camp open March 30-April 3.

PLAY PARK & SPLASH GROUND NOW OPEN @ JACKSONVILLE ZOO & GARDENS

FAMILY SATURDAYS AT TREE HILL NATURE CENTER Saturday @ 10:00am. $5 per family.

KIDS PUZZLE @ NATIVE SUN Through March 31, print out and draw a springtime scene, then bring in to your local Native Sun Natural Foods Market for a free juice. Kids 12 and under only.

MOCA JACKSONVILLE: SUNDAY FAMILY DAYS
Sunday, 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Children and accompanying adults are free.

More great kids and family events can be found at Jax4kids.com and Experience Jax.
Please comment if I missed anything.

Things to do Monday 3/23

• OLD SCHOOL HIP HOP & R&B NIGHT W/ CHUBB ROCK AND DJ 40 RUT @ SKATE STATION
  
• METAL MONDAYS/ W METHA-DONNIE @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• MONDAY DEAREST INDIE ROCK @ THE ECLIPSE
  
• MAD MOD MONDAYS W/ SEAN SHERBERT AND HANDSOME VANZANT @ STEAMWORKS
  
• THE WASTIST, VILLIANS & VICTIMS, TIME CAT, SLEEP CRIMES @ JACKRABBITS

Click the links for more info.
Please comment if we missed anything.

JAXSCENE INTERVIEW: Chris

Chis is a well traveled and well read, kind soul who believes in people and helping those in need. When not making music he's promoting new ideas and gaining life experiences.

What were the top two best costumes you have worn out?
Chris: A Demon one year... it was sweet. Full makeup and I had no hair. Then a pirate with sword and everything. My friend let me barrow his one-shot with powder and everything... it was pretty cool.

Do you have any favorite local artists?
Chris: The band "i am god" and Summer Black; You can run into her at future Art Walks. She also has paintings at the south FCCJ campus.

What large achievement do you think could improve or push forward Jacksonville?
Chris: Put bike lanes on every street and laws in place to protect bikers.

What's your favorite comic strip?
Chris: As far as mainstream ones, "The Far Side", always been a favorite. Other than that my friend Ryan made once called simply "Comic Strip". It had blank bubbles to be filled by anyone at a coffee shop.

Do you believe any of the mythological creatures of legend could have been real at least at one time?
Chris: Yes.................

If a offbeat furniture manufacture awarded you with making the design of your choice, what furniture would we see form you?
Chris: It would be a king size bed frame that would resemble a chopped tree stump. It would faces and other carvings.

Have you tried any exotic foods?
Chris: Yeah. I've had grilled turtle out at Ocala. My Canadian friend raised it. But it died and we cooked it.

Are you currently reading anything?
Chris: Yes... um. Anne McCaffrey's "Dragonrider" series. "Dragonriders of Pern".

What would be your dream career?
Chris: Traveling around feeding hungry people. Like having a mobile kitchen. Or I would be a Circus Clown, but juggling fire and eating fire.

What immediately comes to mind what i say "hot sauce"?
Chris: Ha ha.... Chicken wings.

Interview by David.
Click HERE to read past interviews.

Things to do Sunday 3/22

• SUNRISE ON THE SOUTH BANK!
  
• DJ INFADER @ GUESS STORE (ST JOHNS TOWN CENTER) 12PM
  
• COOK OUT @ 6PM W/ DJ BOATSHOES @ 8PM SHANTYTOWN PUB
  
• BRING YOUR OWN HOOKAH PARTY @ STEAMWORKS @ 8PM
• SOUTH by SUB-SOUTH W/ CITRUS TO THE FALL(Chuck Smyth!/The Cadets)& RICKOLUS @ ECLIPSE
• FACTORY DJ RYAN BLACK @ CLUB TSI
  
• VJ JAREN SPINS MUSIC VIDEO'S @ THE FLY'S TIE @ THE BEACH

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition post.

Click the links for more info.
Please comment if we missed anything.

TSI's 5th Annual Black & White Ball

Things to do Saturday 3/21

• SUPER FUN FEST @ RIVERSIDE PARK 2PM, ALLEYCAT RACE STARTS @ MEMORIAL PARK 1PM
  
• DJ INFADER @ METRO PARK (TOWN CENTER) 2PM
  
• DULCET PERKS W/ DJ CATHARSIS @ THREE LAYERS COFFEE HOUSE 6-9PM
  
• 3,2,1 JAM - "THE HEALING OF THE NATION" BENEFIT FOR MATTHEW FOSTER W/ VIBE IRIE, STARRING ME @ BURRITO GALLERY 7PM-11PM
  
• THE ASASIANS, ROBINS BANKS, TOUGH JUNKIE @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• OVERTIME WITH DJ RICKY AND i am god PLAYS ON THE DECK @ THE PEARL
  
• DJ'S CHRIS GIBSON & NICK FRESH ON THE PATIO @ ECLIPSE
  
• THE HEARTBEAT PARTIES W/ DJS CARRIE LOCATION & L'NDN @ STEAMWORKS
  
• 5TH ANUAL BLACK & WHITE BALL @ CLUB TSI
  
• SATURDAYS ON THE SQUARE @ SQUARE ONE
  
• TERRY ADAMS OF NRBQ @ JACKRABBITS
• SUNDAY SUNRISE ON THE SOUTH BANK

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition post.

Click the links for more info.
Please comment if we missed anything.

Every 3rd Saturday at The Pearl: i am god

ART AT THE ST. JOHN'S TOWNCENTER

New/Old Videos Uploaded to YouTube

I took the time to upload a few videos I've taken to the JaxScene YouTube channel. Take some time to check out the following (in no particular order):

Antarctic @ Eclipse - 3/15/09
Mehkago N.T. @ Shantytown - 2/14/09
Girl Talk @ Harvest of Hope - 3/6/09
Tuffy @ Shantytown - 2/20/09
Wildflower - House Show - 1/23/09
Guardians Of The Thickets @ King St Laundromat - 1/18/09
Devil Runs The Truckstop @ Shantytown - 1/15/09
BBB Art Show Shenanigans


Expect to see a lot more video coverage in the near future!

Videos by Jack Diablo.

City Lights Bloom, A Slight Breeze and Antarctic @ Eclipse - 3/15/09

A few rad bands played at Eclipse on Sunday night including local post-rock bands Antarctic and City Lights Bloom along with A Slight Breeze out of Nashville.

Here's some tasty video of Antarctic doing their thing...




Click on the images for the full set. Photos and video by Jack Diablo.

Kick in the Grass! 3 v 3 Soccer Tournament

Kick in the Grass!

3 v 3 Soccer Tournament


Sponsored by Riverside
FC

Part of Super Fun
Fest 2009!

Riverside Park in Historic Five Points
Jacksonville, FL 32204


Saturday, March 21st;
first round matches start at 10:00 AM EST

Register early at www.myspace.com/riversidefc, or riversidefc@footballer.com, aarrrggghh@gmail.com, or do it the day of the tournament!

Registration is absolutely free - just do us a favor and register early if possible so we can set-up as many of the brackets as possible before hand. if you can't register early you can do it the day of the event--we'll have a table set-up in the park starting at 930am.



FREE FREE FREE
REGISTRATION

South by Sub-South @ Eclipse 3/22

Things to do Friday 3/20

• HEART FLOW FRIDAYS W/ SIMPLY CANDICE @ THREE LAYERS COFFEE HOUSE 6-9PM
• DJ TOM P. AND KARAOKE W/ HAL 9000 ON THE BACK DECK @ THE PEARL
  
• TROPIC OF CANCER, DARREN RONAN & THE GAZA STRIPPERS @ SHANTYTOWN - ANY PROCEEDS MADE BY TOC WILL GO DIRECTLY TO BRIAN HICKS
  
• VINTAGE FRIDAYS W/ DJ ALEX PAGAN @ ECLIPSE
  
• ROCKABILLY NIGHT @ CAFE 331
  
• ARE FRIENDS ELECTRIC PRESENTS MAKEOUT DANCE PARTY @ OCEAN CLUB
  
• TRES BIEN & GET LOOSE W/ NICK FRESH @ TSI
  
• KILLER ON THE WAY, SOL DRIVEN TRAIN, 10 WEST, PIGNOTTI @ JACKRABBITS

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition post.

Click the links for more info.
Please comment if we missed anything.

Lazerstar, The Human Seed, and Buff Clout @ TSI 3/18/09

Click image to see set. Photos by tom p.

Super Fun Fest Saturday 3/21

FYI - I received a Facebook message from the organizers that this event has moved to Riverside Park, although the 1pm alleycat starting point will remain at Memorial. Spread the word!

Details on Zombie Bikes' blog.

Things to do Thursday 3/19

• PENCIL PORTRAITS BY RICHARD JONES @ THREE LAYERS COFFEE HOUSE 10AM-4PM
  
• ACOUSTIC W/ AL POINDEXTER & SUSAN @ THREE LAYERS COFFEE HOUSE 6-9PM
  
• THE DEEPRESSIONIST @ FOGLE FINE ART GALLERY 5-7PM
  
• CONTROL W/DJ RICKY @ THE PEARL
  
• LADIES LIKE COOL ART W/ JOEY TEMPTATION, CRYSTAL FLOYD, SQUID DUST & MORE @ ECLIPSE W/ DJ CHRISTIAN ROCK(s)& THE POPE
  
• SEX IN THE CITY LADIES NIGHT @ SQUARE ONE
  
• ELEVATED HIP HOP NIGHT @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• MIDNIGHT MASS BIKE RIDE-MEET AT PARKING LOT ACROSS FROM THE CUMMER @ 12:30AM
  
• PLINKO GAMESHOW RETRO SUPER PARTY W/ SUNBEAR DJS FRYZA & PACK
  
• GRUESOME TWOSOME CARA & JOEY @ STEAMWORKS
  
• CHASING GHOSTS, E FOR EXECUTION, LOLLIPOP FACTORY @ JACKRABBITS

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition post.

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if you have an event feel free to comment.

Art Is Alive @ Freebird - 3/13/09

Here's my terribly awful photos from Joe Van Dyke's fusion of art and music, Art Is Alive, held at Freebird in Jax Beach. Antarctic headlined with John Carver Band and Cpt EO opening up. Check here for more upcoming shows Joe will be doing.
Click on the image for the full set.

Photos by Jack Diablo.

Jaxscene Interview: Justin

Justin is a good friend/brother and a manager at The Pearl. Justin is good at most things he does, honest, workaholic, and cares about his friends. Often wears a Kilt.

When was the last time you colored?
This morning.

Do you own a library card?
Yes.

Tom and Jerry friends or enemies?
Can't have one without the other.

How many cats are to many?
That's a hard question, depends on the type of cat.

What is the farthest you been out to sea?
4.86 miles.

Have you ever been part of a wedding?
Yes

What do you do for excercise?
Work at The Pearl, go to the gym.

Would you date someone that loved to wear visors?
I don't know anyone that wears a visor.

You win free tickets to a Celine Dion concert do you go?
No, cause I'm always working.

Do you think we need a space program?
Need? No.

Interviewed by tom p. Click for past interviews.

Buff clout, Tuffy, Honey chamber, Lazerstar @ TSI

Buff clout, Tuffy, Honey chamber, Lazerstar @ TSI. 9PM. $5

Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition

Brian Gray dug up websites for (almost all of) the artists participating in this exhibition. See his post here.

Things to do Wednesday 3/18

• ACOUSTIC W/ AL POINDEXTER @ THREE LAYERS COFFEE HOUSE 12-2PM
  
• RHYTHM REVIEW WEDNESDAY @ ECLIPSE
  
• KARAOKE WITH HAL 9000 @ THE PEARL
  
• ARE FRIENDS ELECTRIC @ SQUARE ONE W/ DJS WES REED & MATT CAULDER
  
• HIP HOP W/ DJ TRICLOPS I @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• TUFFY, LAZERSTAR, HONEY CHAMBER, BUFF CLOUT @ CLUB TSI
  
• MUSIC MATTERS WEDNESDAY @ STEAMWORKS
  
• IMPERIAL WEDNESDAYS W/ DJ MARCI @ CAFE 331
  
• GOD'S EYE, INNER DEMONS, INFERNAL PROPAGANDA, DIMINISHED FAITH, LOBOTOMIZED HYRAHM @ JACKRABBITS
  
• LONGFELLOW STREET @ STARLIGHT
  

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition post.


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if i missed something feel free to comment.

Saturday 3/14/09, First Stop Irish Festival, then La Nop (wish I didn't go), Riverside Kabre' Cyntanna second Saturday Comm Fest., and Pearl.

Click image to see set. Photos by Amir.

The Ting Tings @ Jack Rabbits 3/26/09

Jacksonville is being blessed once again with another great band coming to our town to play for us. Due to the reputation of our town and supporting live music I didn't want to just sit around and hope people will just go out and see them. I made a flyer and found you videos of one of their popular songs. Hope to see you out.




The Ting Tings - Shut Up And Let Me Go




They also sing "That's Not My Name" but if any of you go out more the twice a week you might have heard that song enough.

Things to do: Tuesday 3/17

• 1st ANNUAL ST. PATTY'S DAY FLIP CUP TOURNAMENT @ BOLD CITY BREWERY, REGISTER BY 7PM, STARTS AT 7:30PM
  
• ST. PATRICKS DAY BLOCK PARTY IN FIVE POINTS W/ MOON SHINERS, IMPEDEMENTS, ELEVATED HIP HOP EXPERIENCE & TUFFY STARTS @ 7PM
  
• CRAFT NIGHT @ ANOMALY 6:30PM - THIS WEEK'S PROJECT IS HAND STITCHED CLOVER SACHETS
  
• ST. PATRICKS DAY W/ $2 GUINESS, DONNA THE MISSTRESS OF TRIVIA @ 8PM & RANDOM CONTROL W/ DJ BUTTERCUP(TOUGH JUNKIE) GRILLIN HOT DOGS AT 11PM @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• KARAOKE TUESDAY W/ UGLY ED @ CLUB TSI
  
• TIGHTEN UP W/ 74 SOUNDSYSTEM @ STEAMWORKS

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition post.

click link to see more info
if i missed something feel free to comment.

JAXSCENE INTERVIEW: Kristen Ferris

Kristen is a frequenter of happenings around town. You're sure to see her rabble rousing the neighborhood, dancing her arse off, and exchanging wit and laughter with friends.

A mix drink you created explodes in popularity and can be found almost anywhere. What is it called and what's goes into it?
Kristen: Crazy, and it would be every possible liquor.

What Clubs, venues, or bar do you frequent?
Kristen: Eclipse, Pearl, Steamworks, Monty's, and Tom and Betty's.

Are there any words you didn't fully understand the definition until recently?
Kristen: The clear meaning Rabble Rousing.

If a plane crashed on the border of Florida and Georgia where would they bury the survivors?
Kristen: In Florida? Wait. Depends on how long they will survive.
(almost gotcha)

If you could bring back one thing old school for the new generation to experience what would it be?
Kristen: 8-tracks fo sho...

Do you have a favorite year?
Kristen: Any of the 80s. Because the music and the clothing was awesome. 89 because it actually snowed in Jacksonville.

Finish this "I like my men like I like my" joke.
Kristen: I like my men like I like my shoes... special and Velcro. Hahaha.

O.C.D., or accident prone, or both?
Kristen: Both. I'm a big ol' mess.

What was your first brand name pair of shoes that you could remember?
Kristen: They were Reeboks, they were black and white like jogging style.

How much wood could a wood chuck; chuck, if a wood chuck lived in Miami?
Kristen: A whole lot because there's lots of trees and vegitation. Yeah...

Interview by David.
Interviews are from people out and about. The questions are random in the areas of Local buzz, funny, serious, or abstract. You might be next.
Click HERE to read past interviews.

Morning Bell and Richard Love @ Eclipse 3/14/09

Click image to see set. Photos by tom p.

Culture Swap 3/14/09 @ BBB Warehouse

Click image to see set. Photos by tom p.d

Things to do: Family Edition

Click on the links for more info:

JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Closed 3/18
Main Library: Children's Department
Creative Writing: March 17 @ 4pm. Ages 8-13. Weekly program, with a different writing prompt each week.
Toddler Power Hour: March 19 @ 10:30am. Ages 18-36 months. Craft, music and movement.
Family Art Time: March 20 @ 11:45am. All ages. Class size limited, sign up that day.
Saturday Surprise: Goof-off Poetry. March 21 @ 2pm. Kids 6-12.
***For more Children's department events at the Main Library, please check out the March calendar (with detailed info here)
Main Library: Teen Department
Gaming Night: March 16 5:30pm-7:30pm.
**More teen programs can be found here.

SPRING BREAK DAY CAMP @ MOSH Register now, camp open March 30-April 3.

BEACH WALKS & TALKS @ HANNA PARK March 16, 9:30am- 10:30am, and 11am-12pm

BAMBOO CREATIONS @ TILLIE FOWLER REGIONAL PARK March 16, 2pm-3pm

BAT BASICS @ CASTAWAY ISLAND PRESERVE March 16, 2pm-3pm

BAT BASICS @ BEACH & PEACH URBAN PARK March 16, 3pm-4pm

OUTDOOR EXPLORATIONS GREAT OUTDOOR ADVENTURE @ MCGIRTS CREEK REGIONAL PARK March 17, 10am-11am

WEE WORKSHOP: SEARCHING FOR SIGNS OF SPRING @ CAMP TOMAHAWK March 17, 10:30am-11:30am

CAR SEAT SAFETY INSPECTIONS @ ORANGE PARK BABIES R US w/ Safety Kids & The Florida Highway Patrol. For more information, call 904-908-9696 or email Robersom@toysrus.com. March 20, 10am-12:30pm

FUNDRAISER @ CATTY SHACK RANCH Tour the wildlife sanctuary. March 20, 6pm - 8:30pm.

17TH ANNUAL LIGHTHOUSE FESTIVAL @ ST. AUGUSTINE LIGHTHOUSE March 21, 11am-6pm

ST. JOHNS RIVER CLEAN-UP & DASH FOR TRASH @ ALL WET SPORTS 8550 Beach Boulevard. Bring your kayak, canoe or small boat and compete to collect the most trash out of Pottsburg Creek. March 21 @ 8am-11:30am.

MUSEUM HOP W/ MAYOR PEYTON'S BOOK CLUB Book Club members and their families are invited to 'hop' between the four downtown museums at no charge and to participate in literacy-related activities at each location - MOSH, Cummer, The Ritz/LaVilla, MOCA. March 21, 10am-2pm.

FAMILY SATURDAYS AT TREE HILL NATURE CENTER Saturday @ 10:00am. $5 per family.

KIDS PUZZLE @ NATIVE SUN Through March 31, print out and draw a springtime scene, then bring in to your local Native Sun Natural Foods Market for a free juice. Kids 12 and under only.

MOCA JACKSONVILLE: SUNDAY FAMILY DAYS
Sunday, 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Children and accompanying adults are free.

More great kids and family events can be found at Jax4kids.com and Experience Jax.
Please comment if I missed anything.

Thing to do Monday 3/16

• METAL MONDAYS/ W METHA-DONNIE @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• MONDAY DEAREST INDIE ROCK @ THE ECLIPSE
  
• MAD MOD MONDAYS W/ SEAN SHERBERT AND HANDSOME VANZANT @ STEAMWORKS

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if i missed something feel free to comment.

Things to do Sunday 3/15

• SUNRISE ON THE SOUTH BANK!
  
• ST. PATRICK'S DAY THEMED WOMEN'S BIKE RIDE @ 2PM, MEET @STARLIGHT CAFE 5 POINTS
  
• DJ INFADER @ GUESS STORE (ST JOHNS TOWN CENTER) 12PM
  
• COOK OUT @ 6PM W/ DJ BOATSHOES & (SCHWA)RAY, JESSICA POUNDS, 8 TRACK AUTOMATIC, FLOOD THE CITY @ 8PM SHANTYTOWN PUB
  
• BRING YOUR OWN HOOKAH PARTY @ STEAMWORKS @ 8PM
• NEW AND USED SUNDAY @ ECLIPSE DJ CHRIS GIBSON & MISS MARCI
• FACTORY DJ RYAN BLACK @ CLUB TSI
  
• VJ JAREN SPINS MUSIC VIDEO'S @ THE FLY'S TIE @ THE BEACH
  
• ANDY MCKEE & GUESTS @ JACKRABBITS

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition.

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If you have an event feel free to comment.

Pearl Friday W/ DJ Tom P. Inside and Hal 9000 karaoke outside.

Click image to see set. Photos by Amir.

Things to do Saturday 3/14

• DJ INFADER @ METRO PARK (TOWN CENTER) 2PM
  
• CULTURE SWAP 2ND DROP-OFF & MEET AND GREET & BBQ @ THE BBB COMPLEX 6-9PM
  
• TROPIC OF CANCER - BENEFIT FOR BRIAN HICKS @ 2ND SATURDAY COMMUNITY FEST 7PM
  
• 2ND SATURDAY COMMUNITY FEST @ CORNER OF PARK & KING IN RIVERSIDE 7 - 10PM
  
• STUDENT STUDIES PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT 6-9PM @ THREE LAYERS A COFFE HOUSE
  
• OVERTIME WITH DJ RICKY @ THE PEARL
  
• RICHARD LOVE, MORNING BELL AND DJS CHRISTIAN MENDEZ & NICK FRESH - FREE KEG PARTY, OUR FURRY FRIENDS BENEFIT & BETHANY BUCKNER'S BIRTHDAY @ ECLIPSE
  
• VON BARLOWS JAZZ JOURNEY @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• THE HEARTBEAT PARTIES W/ DJS CARRIE LOCATION & L'NDN @ STEAMWORKS
  
• INTERMISSION W/DJ DAN @ CLUB TSI
  
• SATURDAYS ON THE SQUARE @ SQUARE ONE
  
• HIS NAME WAS IRON, SENT BY RAVENS, LOOKALIVE!, WE STILL DREAM, PERFECT MEASURE @ JACKRABBITS
• SUNDAY SUNRISE ON THE SOUTH BANK

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition.

click link to see more info. If I left anything out please comment.

Pearl w/ DJ Ricky Thursday 3/12/2009

Click image to see set. Photos by Amir.

JaxScene Interview In This Month's EU!

I have no idea why it's taken this long to mention it but your friendly neighborhood monthly guide to entertainment and more, EU, has featured JaxScene in their latest issue!


Kellie interviewed Tom and me about the site, why we do what we do, and our plans for the future. It's a really well-done article so be sure and pick up the latest issue wherever fine free publications are distributed. You can also download it in PDF format here.

A big thanks to EU for the support and more importantly to you, our faithful readers, for making JaxScene all that it is. We couldn't do it without you!

Lily Allen CD Release Party @ The Pearl 3/13

2nd Saturday Community Fest

Come have fun with us!

Things to do Friday 3/13

• ART IS ALIVE! MUSIC & ART SHOWCASE PRESENTED BY JOE VAN DYKE W/ ANTARCTIC, THE JOHN CARVER BAND, CPT. EO & DJ KEVIN M @ FREEBIRD
  
• LILY ALLEN CD RELEASE PARTY W/DJ TOM P. AND KARAOKE W/ HAL 9000 ON THE BACK DECK @ THE PEARL
  
• CHARLEY MCALISTER, WILDFLOWER, TELEPATHIK FRIEND, PSYCHADELIC MAN @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• VINTAGE FRIDAYS W/ DJ ALEX PAGAN @ ECLIPSE
  
• ROCKABILLY NIGHT @ CAFE 331
  
• ARE FRIENDS ELECTRIC PRESENTS MAKEOUT DANCE PARTY @ OCEAN CLUB W/ BLORR & JUICY PONY, DJS SLEAZEMORE, WES REED, KEYTH CONVERSION
  
• LAZERSTAR & GET LOOSE W/ NICK FRESH @ TSI
  
• WRONG WAY (SUBLIME TRIBUTE), MOLTA @ JACKRABBITS @ JACKRABBITS

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition.

Harvest of Hope 2009 The Video

Okay this should be the last Harvest of Hope post. Unless somehow Amir made it down and back up to shoot friday at The Pearl without me noticing. I just wanted to give the people that didn't go a glimpse of what they missed.

Harvest Of Hope 2009


and I want to thank REAX for getting me the photo pass. For those that don't know REAX is a free art/music magazine that have decided to start covering North Florida. If you have a club or business and would like them to drop some copies off at your establishment you should send them a email and let them know.

Big Night @ Eclipse Saturday 3/14 (updated schedule)

The details per Lisa:

Bethany Buckner Birthday
Josh Moss Welcoming Home
Our Fuzzy Friends Benefit
with
RICHARD LOVE & the Mixtape Club
Morningbell
Christian Mendez
NickFresh
Free Keg (early/9:45!)
and
the usual Saturday-Nite-At-Eclipse-Fun!:)

SCHEDULE
Doors @9pm
Morningbell @9:40
Keg @9:45
Keg Gone @10:15pm (our prediction)
Richard Love @10:15
Dancing @11pm

XOxoXO
Lisa & ECLiPSE

Tuesday @ Steamworks W/ 74 Soundsystem 3/10/09

Click image to see set. Photos by tom p.

Things to do Thursday 3/12

• CONTROL W/DJ RICKY @ THE PEARL
  
• LADIES NIGHT THURSDAY @ ECLIPSE W/ DJ CHRISTIAN ROCK(s)& THE POPE
  
• SEX IN THE CITY LADIES NIGHT @ SQUARE ONE
  
• ELEVATED HIP HOP NIGHT @ SHANTYTOWN
  
• MIDNIGHT MASS BIKE RIDE-MEET AT PARKING LOT ACROSS FROM THE CUMMER @ 12:30AM
  
• PLINKO GAMESHOW RETRO SUPER PARTY W/ SUNBEAR DJS FRYZA & PACK
  
• GRUESOME TWOSOME CARA & JOEY @ STEAMWORKS
  
• THE ARMISTICE, EUGENE, THE TRANSFERS, ADAM MCCULLOUGH @ JACKRABBITS

For kid friendly events, see this week's Family Edition.

Click links to see more info.
if you have an event feel free to comment.

Harvest of Hope Highlights

By now you've probably seen Tom's kickass pics from last weekend's Harvest of Hope Fest so I don't have to tell you that it was AWESOME! But I'm going to anyway. At length, so deal with it.

In my experience, festivals of this magnitude don't happen all that often around these parts so I saw no choice but to attend. Plus, the lineup! Bad Brains, Propaghandi doing their first show in the US since Bush took office, The National, Against Me!, Black Kids, GZA et cetera, et cetera! And what a bargain at $40 for all three days and $30 for 4 camping passes. So what's your excuse, hmmm?

Honestly, I don't really remember that many details (it was that kind of weekend) other than what was documented with pictures but I'll do my best to recount some of the highlights for you in the following unordered list (the links are to the pics):

• Okay, Day 1 kinda sucked. Uh, Girl Talk? Pretty much exactly what you'd expect. White kid hipster dance party mosh pit hump-fest. Fun, sorta, but lost it's flare real quick-like. At one point, the DJ guy (let's be honest, that's all he is) was on the table, broke it, and the music didn't evn skip. You do the math.


• Getting faded with the Zombie Bikes crew however never gets old! Reax Magazine hooked the zombies up with passes to hold workshops and let folks ride the tall bikes.


• Camping was a blast! We grilled hot dogs (the vegans grilled PBJs) and sang kumbayah (not really). Swarms of dirty hippies kept us up all night with their drum circles leaving us no choice but to keep drinking Natty Light late into the evening.


• Waking up at 9am because it was cold when you went to bed but the sun is beating on you like Mother Superior in Catholic school and you're swimming in sweat is actually a great way to start the day. I'm not kidding. One bottle of H2O and it's party on!


• Getting a tight buzz before 11am. Always a good time!


• Riding the tall bike with said buzz, even better!


• Day 2 was a vast improvement. Saw some old favorites and was introduced to some great stuff I'd never heard before like Lymbyc Systym.
  


• Photo pass!


• Jacksonville was representing too! BLORR and Sunbears! played and hopefully made some new fans out of the crowd.


• I personally got a kick out of seeing Bad Brains for the first time. HR is one wild dude. But I can totally see how a lot of people were saddened by the performance.


• Tilly and the Wall - first time I saw them I was blown away by the concept but now I think the novelty has worn off and I couldn't get into it.


• Propaghandi played their first show in the states since Bush took office. That's a helluva grudge! Good stuff.


• Hammocks!


• Being too drunk to even watch any more music.


• The Monotonix rocked our faces off and showed us their hairy Israeli asses in the process. So much dirt!


• MURS + Whole Wheat Bread = The Invincibles. Sang a song about I-10. DUUUUUVAAAL!


• Kool Kieth's filthy-ass mouth.


• Black Kids reppin J-ville!


• Being too partied out to even stay for like half the bands I was there to see in the first place.

Okay, that last one wasn't that awesome at all, but it was an all around killer time with good music and good friends and no showering and a wicked sunburn and powerful lust for red salmon, ha! (again, not really)...

Call to Artists: Register by 3/23 for the April Birds Show @ Bogda