Make Up Something- Metro's Second Book

 From the National Affairs Desk-

   Hey all, Metro here. The sun is rising and I am very tired. My second book, "Make Up Something," is finally finished. It really has been a labor of love, so now let me bore you with the details.

   I came up with the concept for the second book in winter 2022/23 where I thought it would be kind of cool, not cold, to see if any local writers, musicians, artists, or creepos had any "castaways" laying around, some of their works that may or may not see the light of day. Some people actually responded. After receiving an unexpected 12 submissions (that I read too many times), I sat down and ordered them to create a flow, much like an album or a movie or a five course dinner. After that, I went back and read them again, and then I sat down and wrote a framing/wrap-around story that ties all of them together, a writer's retreat that goes very wrong.

   Each of the submissions were submitted under an alias, but their real names are listed in the post book "credits", but only if they wanted. I took every submission and created a character for them to be included in the main story. There is some truth, some exaggeration, but they are all characters in the main story, and I tried to give every one of them their moment because they took the time to share their works.

   Basically, what I am saying is that you get 14 short stories, poems, essays, etc., along with the main story, the thriller. Some of the submissions were simple one sentence "movie pitches" where the contributor just gave me a premise and then I tuned one sentence into 12 pages. I'll take half the credit for those haha. You will know those chapters when you read them, but the other chapters are just as fulfilling, I promise. It was very fun (and exhausting) compiling, editing, and writing an anthology like this. There is a lot to consume in 145 crisp pages that could be devoured in two sittings.

   "A former model is approached by an old man at the bar with an offer of a million dollars, but only if she killed him."- Alfred Hitchcock Presents, there ya go.

   "A businessman, who is lost, stumbles onto a town, but the town is empty."- Twilight Zone, check!

   "A seemingly comical trip to a Halloween party in Las Vegas turns dark."- Hunter S Thompson and Eyes Wide Shut on Line One.

   "A day in the life...in Spain"- Hemingway, Line Two.

   "A private investigator is in over his head involving a model who is much more dangerous than she seems."-  ???

   These are only a few of the chapters. There are so many more, and all are good and have their place in the narrative, but I don't want to spoil any more. I am very proud of the end result. My first book took me a decade to write, and this one only six months. Granted, I had the help of multiple contributors to flesh out the page count, but everything came together great. I have the upmost respect for everyone who contributed, and I hope that I have created something that gave your words life. This was never meant to be an "art project," oh spare me, but it was meant to be fun, with so many different moods, where you keep guessing until you run out of guesses.

   And for all who don't care for me, I understand, I'm with you, but I'm not making any money off this. I am handling all printing costs through a publisher in Arizona. I will not see your name, address, or any personal information. This is just something that I woke up to in a fever dream as the sun was coming up, and just thought, "Why not?"

Here is the link to buy the book:   Make Up Something by Bryan Metro

Or you could always go back to playing on your phones.

From the Iceman Commeth

Bryan Metro

Hail Zombo or Fail Zombo- The End of the Theater Bizarre Cash Grab

 From the National Affairs Desk-

   Hey all, Metro here. I never expected to hear from JCM Legacy Member -jr on a random Friday morning saying that he had something to post, but he did.

   "What are you going to post about?" I asked, still awake from the night before.

   "Theater Bizarre is cooked. Finished. Toast," he replies, so his post goes up, and you can read it here:

                                                      -jr On Theater Bizarre

All of this hit me in a weird way. I've never been a fan of Theater Bizarre. Just to get it out of the way, it is a cool concept for those that dig the Halloween thing, which I do, who doesn't? But it has always rubbed me the wrong way in that it is overpriced, populated by failed theater kids performing, populated by failed theater kids attending, $7 for a fucking hot dog, and a contest to spot the first non-elitist person of color.

   There are many angles to this story of Theater Bizarre imploding almost as quick as a deep sea dive, but there are even more questions. And I like questions more. Questions are fun. Questions are sexy, and I have so many questions. But before the questions, a brief history lesson...

Theater Bizarre started around 2000, and was held at the MI State Fairgrounds, which by that point was well on its way to being a complete wasteland. In 2010 (decent run), it was shut down by higher up's because of zoning violations, which resulted in a last minute relocation to the Fillmore Detroit. It has been at the Masonic Temple since 2011. Why didn't they stay at the Fillmore, or try to resolve the zoning violations with State Fair? Ahhhh, so many questions.

So jump, flash, cut to 2023, and this gem of a statement comes out:

After wiping away all of my tears, the questions started flying in again...

   If they had to do a last minute relocation in 2010 due to zoning violations, why not make an attempt to relocate in 2023. I mean, it's July, they haven't even gotten around to beg for volunteers yet. There is time. Next question: Why no effort?

Last year, they were double booked as well with Judas Priest, yet it still happened. I think Judas Priest is a bigger scheduling conflict than some jobber comedians. You can read about my coverage of 2022 Theater Bizarre where me and Kentucky Pete walked right in with fake tokens and madness happens at the link                                           Metro Crashes Theater Bizarre

Next question: Why no effort?

   Their sob story explanation is just infuriating. They made the mistake of spouting off numbers, numbers they can no way validate. But this got my attention because I love to know where the money is going. Ask Hamtramck Music Festival. Oh wait, they are a ghost too these days...

   Take a look back at their statement up there. $130,000 "feeding both our crew and patrons." Ummmm, the last 10 years of my timelines have been populated by Theater Bizarre posts asking, no begging, for volunteers. $130,000???? C'mon now, show the receipts. Oh and in regard to "feeding the patrons" here is a copy of the menu from last year...

Next question: So where is the money going?

   $60,000 spent on security. Once again, please list, recommend, support, and most importantly, define where the $60,000 went.

Next question: So where is the money going?

   This one is my favorite, "The Eastern Market Farmer who will lose #15,000 in pumpkin sales." I couldn't stop laughing. So if this pumpkin farmer had 3 guys working for him they could have made $60k if they gave up farming and just worked security? If Theater Bizarre actually cared about the anonymous "farmer" why not post their name so all of the goofs that overpay for this shit can support him? Or maybe.....he just doesn't exist. Anyway, more questions...

So where was the money going?

I can go on, but I'm already fed up. It is high time that this cash grab has been called out. I have friends who have worked with Theater Bizarre (none played tambourine, thank god), and friends who (over) paid to attend, and if they had fun, then I am happy. My mantra is always, "Just have fun, too much fun".

But it is painfully obvious that there is something else in play here. The Masonic may be a part of it, or the Theater Bizarre crew may be a part of it. But if you have a brain, and if the Theater Bizarre statement about the amount of revenue they bring to local hotels, restaurants that don't serve $7 hot dogs, oh, and the also unmentioned sound and lighting "companies", the "legendary" Rocky Peanut Co., some more unacknowledged "production houses", the Uber drivers, and countless other unmentioned businesses.... whew, all of that. All of that up there I just posted being booted from a date or two because of some no-name comedian. Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. do the math, Good lord, I'm tired.

To conclude:

Where is/was the money going?

Is this Hamtramck Music Fest 2.0 (taxes)?

Is Zombo not this great and scary and cool creature, but just another cash grabbing pussy?

From the Iceman Commeth,

Dr. Bryan Metro

The Death of Theater Bizarre/ Bye Bye Cash Grabbers/Return of -jr

 From the National Affairs Desk-

Hey all, Bryan Metro here. The National Affairs Desk received a missive from a core member while I was contemplating the death of Tony Bennett, and I immediately hopped to the typewriter and started typing. At the time, I had no idea that Theater Bizarre was dead. We will let -jr take it from there.

Today's local interwebs and avid sharers have brought to my attention that Zombo the Clown and Theater Bizarre are no more, the Hamtramck Music Fest model. They wore out their welcome at the State Fairgrounds and history seems to have repeated itself at Jack White's rehabilitated Masonic Temple, This news crawled into my brain like a chinch-bug, and for once, caused me to take a worldview. My conclusion?

People are fed up.

Is the pendulum finally swinging back? Is everyone finally sick of the freaks and constant whiners? Who would've thought that Kid Rock, and I'm not comparing myself to the Stooges, taking his assault rifle to cases of Bud Light or Jason Aldean, whoever that is, singing about leaving his fucking town alone would be championed? A return to normalcy is on the horizon. Pandemics and forced seclusion tied with social media has made everyone believe that their opinion carries weight, and against all odds and logic, they just might be right.

Example: Metro's (not allowed to talk about it) censorship trial. XYZ made fun of me online, and I don't like it and have emotional damage. Please. Spare me. Grow up. Metro won, by the way.

Common sense goes a long way, and just because someone doesn't agree with you means they are a bigot, misogynist, etc. Difference in opinion and logical conversation are typically promote progress. Look at the Occupy movement, a bunch of whiners, setting up shanty towns in the middle of cities. Goals? Nah, no goals, just whining, while all the others looked down and laughed.

I've digressed a bit, so let me run things back to Theater Bizarre. To me, it's always been the closest thing to a satanic Halloween party with the exception of them touting a statue of Baphomet. They might as well get Sam Smith to perform, oh wait, it has been cancelled.

People are sick of being accepting. Some things should be shunned. Some people might need professional help. Maybe we are headed that way. Maybe not. But there is always a 30 second TikTok of some headcase whining, telling the world it should revolve around them. But, for today, it is Zombo the Clown. Pussy.

Born Evil

-jr

Review of a Fest, Get SCREWed in Corktown, and Elder Abuse in Fat City

 From the National Affairs Desk-

   Hey all, Metro here. Back when I started writing here, way back when, when the Metro Times had a decent weekly preview section that I would steal, and then write my own weekly preview, it was the best of days. It was one of our most popular posts because I just basically ripped on everything, but the acts that "got it" knew that any exposure is good exposure. Flash, jump cut to 2023 and the Metro Times is on life support, just a husk, with a failed editor and interns that only have the mental capabilities to write about dispensaries, or stuff they've seen other, better, writers say on social media. Well baby, the weekly preview is back, Jack!

   Before we get to that, I want to take a minute to give a quick review of the Corktown Summer Music Fest. Despite my fears, last week's fest was a great success. I take all the credit of course, but not really. I was shocked at the turnout, and hope that the charity got some cash. I will go on record saying all of the acts put their "All" into it, all three days. I knew we were in for "something" as loyal assistant Sebastian Owl and I were driving downtown and I get a call from -jr.

   "This thing is packed. I parked on the street. Hurry up!"

   He was not wrong. Parking was tricky. Both the Lager House and Brooklyn 2000 were filled. I find -jr holding court at the bar and proceed to drink responsibly with him. It was local legend Woodman's birthday and he bought me a beer. On his birthday. I felt gross, but it didn't stop me from accepting it, and it was a great feeling to see some old faces, and a few new ones. For a second or two, it felt like old times, a good thing.

   Soon after, our backup, possibly perm, tambourine player Darlene S. arrived, and then another round was ordered. I was impressed with her ability to arrive not covered in theater blood, but I was more impressed that she arrived. She did confess to me that she considered having blood flow from her eyes. I said that blood from the ears would be better, and she gave me the "What Up" face, crazy eyes and tilted head, and then we went to set up.

   Except I didn't. I snuck out to Brooklyn 2000, a venue I had never been to before, where I caught The Hourlies' set. It was good, and the venue was nice and clean. Enough of that. So I went back and JCM 2023 performed our set and it went okay. I only forgot a few words, -jr was back in the saddle, and Darlene S. was great, despite never playing with us before. She even had maracas in addition to a tambourine. Be still, my fucking heart. Since we were the headliners, after our set, we left, and everything went cool, with no headaches, and I woke up to a message, "I went to sleep with a smile on my face, and I just woke up with one." Here was our setlist for the Completists:

Economy

Sonic Egyptian

Virginia Tech

Scatter Lee

Pin-Up Love/Death Race

Carnavoyeur (Queens of the Stone Age cover)

Destination Street

TV Eye (Stooges cover)

End of the World

All of those can be found on Spotify, nerds.

   Both Saturday and Sunday at the Fest were great and well attended. Not to be too positive (because the shadow is about to fall), but it was kind of cool to see newer, lesser known acts playing to actual people. And then, the shadow falls. On to the Weekly Preview.

   I remember back in 2010 it took me 30 minutes to write these previews. Now, the local scene is on life support, so this will be shorter.

   The first show really gives me the creeps. This would be the Rodriguez birthday show at the Cadieux Café, Thurs. July 13th. This has been advertised for over a month, but it just weirds me out. It just seems exploitive, and a little gross. Here is the flyer

The flyer gives the (very wrong) impression that Rodriguez will be playing. This is not the case. He has had health problems recently and there is no way he is playing. But hey, a lot of other people are! Forget the fact that most have zero connection to Rodriguez's history, but some of them are good to great. The Orbitsuns opened for JCM at the New Dodge last year, and Paul Smith of the Strains is one of the most decent humans you can encounter, and can rock. The main issue I have is that the venue/organizers will not in any way confirm that Rodriguez will actually be there. I am talking about the event page, the very least one can do to promote something. The gross, poorly designed flyer (with just as many "sponsors" as acts playing, do the math) implies that he will, but who knows? But hey! It's Detroit! Who fucking knows? Anyway, I guess it is sold out, so their ad-wizard did their job. But take a look at that flyer up there again. Who the fuck is Marz Radio and how do they get second billing? I've never heard of them, never seen them, never had to preview them. What is their connection to Rodriguez? A friend? Relative? Former bandmate? Ohhhhhhh no... they're booking the event. Oh Detroit scene, you never fail to impress me. Moving on. Wait...I couldn't resist...

Sorry, I couldn't resist. I hate giving anonymous commenters their "shine", but this one absolutely hit the mark!

There is also this. These are two separate flyers posted on one of the booker's page. The first one has $10 and the next one $15. Why the change? The lineup never shifted. Do the people who paid $15 get a $5 refund? Once again so very vague, and just a little bit gross. Tell me when I'm lying.

The next show to preview is very bittersweet because the JCM was booked for it, but we had to back out, the first time in a decade we have had to do so. Sure, we've been kicked off of plenty, but have never had to withdraw. This is me at my most sincere, I feel awful about it. The show is Saturday July 15th at the Corktown Tavern, and features Raging Psychos, Woolly, and SCREW. Due to scheduling issues, the JCM won't be able to play with them, which actually probably benefits the show. I never do single show previews, but I have to here because most bookers are kinda scared of us, but they took a chance. We just couldn't make it work, and I am not going to call in E.First or Darlene S. to play tambourine while I try to play guitar like a jerk. Thankfully, the other bands are better than that in that they will actually be there. So! SCREW, Woolly, and Raging Psychos punk rock party, July 15th at Corktown Tavern. And I promise they won't be promoting elder abuse like that Rodriguez show.

The JCM will be back, in some form, at least in book form, very soon. As for live performances, you never know. The world is full of surprises. If the Corktown Summer Fest was our last show, then I am happy with that. But there is a needy, carnavoyeur, part of me that wants to see what a full band JCM can do in 2023/24 with Darlene having a go with the fake blood. I can already picture looking at -jr and him rolling his eyes. But, until then, enjoy the week because the world is full of surprises.

From the Iceman Commeth

The Boy Next Door

Dr. Bryan Metro

2023 Corktown Music Fest- The 11th Hour

 From the National Affairs Desk-

   As the title says, it is the 11th hour, and almost time for the summer in the city version of the Corktown Music Festival. Hey all, Metro here, bringing you one last "hard sell" for the 2023 Corktown Summer Music Fest. You should know the basics by now. Nearly 100 acts across two venues Friday July 7th through Sunday July 9th. The Lager House is Friday only, but with a (vague) afterparty Sunday. Brooklyn 2000 is for all three nights, and is a cool event space in a vintage part of town. I have never been there.

   Wristbands are $20 for a three day pass, and $10 for a single day pass, which isn't that bad considering most local shows these days have a $10 cover just for 3-4 bands. It's called "Value" people, and it goes to a good cause, I think, Girls Rock Detroit!, which promotes creative expression, community awareness, and positive self-esteem. I can't stress how much that last part means. You can look them up here at this link:

Girls Rock Detroit

   For the past few weeks, I have previewed the entire Fest, the only local music entity to do that by the way, and have been for the past half decade, showcasing every act, good or mid, and have done everything I have could to charter hype and raise awareness for the Fest, all for no charge. What did you do this week? These days, a simple post on your band's Facebook page with 100 subscribers isn't going to cut it. These days, you need the most read local music, pop culture, and entertainment blog for over a decade to step in and say, "Hey, maybe check this thing out!" Or you could just go back and read Jeff Milo reposting the same band profiles from acts that are ten years old, but one's that people don't remember (Oscillating Fan Club, anything Craig Brown, anything associated with Third Man Records not named Jack White).

   But you still remember JCM. Well, at least a few of you do. Of course our set at the Fest has been targeted by the lame, boring, and dull "cancel culture" crew, but what these aging artifacts and never-were's will never understand is that we don't care. The value of the JCM was never really about the music (although some of it is fun), or the bodies we drew in. It was always about the word of mouth, the talk around town. And that is still there. So, to all the waterheads out there, keep falling back on your liquid keyboard tears about Queen Kwong, and tax evasion, and pressure cookers filled with local band CD's. We have evolved. We are now the good guys, the babyfaces, while everyone else has become the "No More Fun Club", just happy to be miserable because it's so much easier that way. We are still here. We are preaching fun. We are Still playing Friday, July 7th at the Lager House for the Corktown Music Fest in support of Girls Rock Detroit. I finished my 2nd book as well this week, "Make Up Something". To all the constant complainers, what have You done this week? As for the Fest, be sure to grab your 3 day pass and support all of the local acts donating their time and talent. Get there early. Support the venues. You can check the links below for my previews of every act playing. We will also have the official "Bug JCM Merch Stand"

   And this leads us to the Final Preview, the only preview that matters, but not really, but the only preview that doesn't consist of a lazy Facebook post, "Hey check out my band guys," the only preview that isn't supported by the Metro Times. Oh yeah, them.... If you check the Metro Times website (as of this writing), there is zero mention of the Corktown Music Fest in support of Girls Rock Detroit in their events search. With nearly 100 local music artists involved, how can there be not a single mention of this Fest on their page?

Zero mention of any band playing, zero mention of the charity, zero mention of a Fest featuring nearly 100 bands. This is the best part, they actually have blurbs for events in Port Huron instead (??!!), along with open-mic comedy shows in Hamtramck (??!!). Can we finally put the Metro Times to sleep and send Lee DeVito to Canada, where he belongs, and let him choke on all the smoke. Of course I don't mean that literally, but it is a metaphor for the shit they put out on a weekly basis, just a bunch of failed writers, interns, and has-beens. I have loved watching the Metro Times die a slow death these past few years, going from a once semi-respectable local weekly to what amounts to a Kroger/Meijer circular except instead of meat and fruit ad's it's just dispensaries. At least when the coffin is mercifully closed on that rag, Lee and his college reject staff can always apply for a gig at Nerdist or Huffpost, or go back to fan-boy designing Von Bondie's flyers.. From Motor City Rocks to cratering the only remaining local weekly. Great job amateurs!!! Sorry for the tangent, let's stick the final hard sell for the 2023 Corktown Music Fest July 7-9th, Lager House/Brooklyn 2000.

The Jesus Chainsaw Massacre- Fri. July 7th, midnight, Lager House- Try as you might, and you might just fail, the JCM will be headlining Friday night around midnight. You never know when it could be the last show with core members Metro and -jr. We also have a guest tambourine player, Darlene S. who promises not to cover herself in blood and ruin the stage. We have a crisp 30 minute set lined up, so we can all hit MGM after and watch all the amateur weedheads hit on 18 at the blackjack table.

   So, get out there and support local stuff, stay away from the Metro Times and Port Huron, and check out some new and old acts. I think JCM might be the longest tenured band playing the Fest. That is very scary, and has to piss at least a few people off. You failed. Our work here is done. I tried my best to get the word out. The rest is up to you.

From the Iceman Commeth

The Boy Next Door

Dr. Bryan Metro 

CorkTown Fest Prevue Part 3-Sunday

 From the National Affairs Desk-

   Hey all, Metro here. Well, thankfully, June is over with, and summer is in full swing. I am back with my final part of my 2023 CorkTown Summer Music Fest preview. As stated earlier, this festival benefits something called Girls Rock Detroit, a non-profit (verified), that works with female youth and adults in many different ways. They are also cool with the LGBTQ and Trans crowd, which is probably JCM's #1 demographic these days. Admission is $20 for a three day pass, $10 for a single day pass, or you can just show up with a cheap guitar and say you are playing and get in for free, a technique I have used for multiple Blowouts. All proceeds go to the kids, or else we wouldn't be doing this. Have I ever lied to you?

   We will also have the official JCM Merch Table, with all proceeds going to The Marcie Bug Freebie Foundation. You can pick up event exclusive JCM band member Bud Light products designed by my bootlegging Wizard/Wise Man, Kentucky Pete. Imagine trying to shotgun one of these babies and having me or -jr staring you in the face! We'll probably also have signed cd's, and maybe copies of my debut novel, "The Invisible People" as well. For those who can't make it ("I'm out of town, I have to work, I have the kids, etc."), you can purchase the book here:   The Invisible People

   Before we get to the artist previews, I am excited to announce a second JCM summer show, this one at the Corktown Tavern on Saturday, July 15th. This one will be a beautiful disaster, and also a book release soiree for my second book (who saw that coming?) "Make Up Something". Stay tuned for more details and the hype machine roll out soon.

   Sunday at the CorkTown Summer Music Fest has an early start time at Noon, and is all ages. I'll bite my lip on jokes right now...

Okay!

   All of the acts will be at the Brooklyn 2000 event space which is behind Lager House, and they go until 6pm. But fear not my degenerate drinkers, the Lager House (who is only hosting the fest on Friday) is having a "Fest Afterparty" starting at 7pm. The cover is also $10. I wish I had more info but the event page is filled with so many TBA's that I won't even bother posting the link here. I do NOT know if the $20 three day pass wristband gets you in to the afterparty, though I think it absolutely should. I also do not know where the money is going, although one would hope that it is also going to the Girls Rock Detroit org, which it absolutely should. So far, the only acts announced are something called Bargain World (featuring members of Fen Fen, who I don't know either), and Bitch Kraft, who was scheduled to play Friday for the actual Fest, but aren't playing Friday anymore. Weird. Yeahhh, your mileage may vary on this one kiddos, but hey, support local venues and all!

   Anyway, you know the rules. Each act gets one song/video, and I give a sentence or two of a take on it.

Sunday, July 9th-Brooklyn 2000

Robert Navarre- "Live"- Mostly acoustic covers. Harmless, okay, music.

Marq Andrew Speck- I think his actual band is playing Saturday, so no double dipping. Plus, loses points for the slightly pretentious parlay of the three word name and the spelling of "Marq".

Judy Banker- "Buffalo Motel"- Harmless singer songwriter stuff. Good tone. I thought it was good.

Nick James- "Live"- Harmless country rock. I think Robert Navarre, Judy Banker, and Nick James should form a band. It would save me some time.

Stuart Benbow- "What Can I Do?"- To answer his question, I would join Robert, Judy, and Nick's band I suggested just now.

Hard Luck Pete- "Get By"- That was Kentucky Pete's nickname in college. Add Hard Luck Pete to my Sunday supergroup I will need 10% commission on.

LRAD- Has an online, steampunky (maybe), presence, but didn't find much actual content. Do better.

Madigan's Attic- "Streams of Whiskey"- Still more acoustic, but Irishy. Almost as catchy as JCM's "Pools of Lube".

Widetrack- "Tribal"- Father/Son duo, which is pretty cool. And they are pretty damn solid. I recommend.

KOT Flame- "Live"- They are very polite. The opening song from the footage I saw was pretty good, like late period Gun Club. I liked it.

Arbor- They are also listed to be playing Saturday. I couldn't find anything on them for Saturday's preview either. Stop wasting my time Arbor, and change your fucking name.

Happenstance- I guess this is Robert Navarre from up there's actual band. Double dipping And on the same day! JSB is going to be so jealous.

Zosette and the Groove- "Live"- I always get hives when I see the word "Groove" in a band name. They sound exactly like you would think they would.

dane Doperock- I didn't find much. I did find some hip hop guy with the same moniker. He was pretty awful.

The Pink 50's- "GIMM"- Pretty decent, driving hard rock with a sprinkle of punk. Just a taste. Could do worse.

The Microplastics- Couldn't find anything. Sorry, but it's not my fault.

Cadriane- "Dead Rhythm"- Some electro stuff that wasn't that good, and made me feel old. So, pass.

Miss Paula and the Candy Bandits- "Alphabet Song"- I had fun with this song. It was clever, and a pretty decent rocker. Approved Metro Seal.

No Sin in Eden- "Rainy Day"- Mazzy Starr vibes. Harmless and well done. Cool name too.

Poor Player- "Live"- This could be my nickname in so many ways. But they are a solid country jam band. Vocals could use some work, but who am I to say?

Jackie's Dead- "So Low"- I loved the sax and the overall production. They take this seriously. I liked it, really good song.

   Well, that's it for the full preview. At least it ended on a good note. Sunday looks to be a little more low-key which makes sense because I have a feeling this Fest will skew/draw older and everyone will still be recovering from the JCM's set on Friday July 7th at midnight at the Lager House. And there is nothing wrong with that. I will be right there with you. Until the very end. Have I ever lied to you?

From the Iceman Commeth

The Boy Next Door

Dr. Bryan Metro