For A Good Time

Go see the Uptown Savages, and while you're at it, see Tim Cook and the Riverwesterners.

Last night, fellow blogger Ally and I headed out to see their show at Linneman's in Riverwest. If you haven't been able to see either band I'd highly recommend it. I've seen the Uptown Savages (jump swing) a few times now, and they're always good. Personally, I think they're at their best when they play Cafe Lulu in Bay View, because it's a little bigger and they seem to cut loose a little more when they play there. I had never seen local Honky Tonk legend Tim Cook, so that was a real treat. Last night's show was a great time, us girls were all out on the dance floor showing off our "We're dancing the best we can" moves.

Because you know, Rockabilly and Honky Tonkers know their steps.

I had the chance to get my pinup look on. My whole 40's thing is very different from the more Betty Page, punkabilly look. My look comes from the inside and if I tried to fit in, it just would look awkward.

Speaking of awkward. Once the Uptown Savages got to a slower song, the legend himself, Tim Cook, came over by me and asked me to dance. I took his hand and looked right at him and said, "I don't know how to dance, just lead me". And he did. It was real and it was spectacular. For those four minutes, I was dancing with the closest I've ever been to something of an idealized late 40's man. His slicked back pompadour hair, retro western outfit, and his demeanor all come together to create something that took me out of the present time and to something that somewhere, I miss.

So I tried to find a picture of Tim Cook and the Riverwesterners. Looked everywhere and even tried flickr. All I got were pages and pages of guys named Tim, cooking.

Whatever :)

For a very typical tune by the Uptown Savages, go to their myspace page and click on the song "Juiced".

Ally let's do this again! Anyone else up for dancing lessons during the week???

Now for something we hope you'll really like

Is it possible to have a better cover?

Chris Isaak is a genius :)

Big Red Rocket of Luuuuuvvvvvvvv......

Sunday morning. It's not Monday yet.....

Nothing beats growling like a tiger, standing up on an upright bass, or even throwing it up into the air and catching it. Once will do it.

Or breaking into just a little bit of "ballroom blitz"....

Putting a New CD in the Changer....

A few years ago I saw the Reverend Horton Heat live at the Eagles Ballroom. I thought they sounded great. They're one of those bands that when I hear them I know it, and it sounds great every single time.

But I never owned any of their CDs.

So I did a CD swap with a friend...I'll burn some for you, hows about you burn some for me? This is something I don't do enough and I should, because music is still expensive. And no, I don't download freebies. To me the risk isn't worth it - I have no idea what those interfaces really do and where that music's been.

I now have two CDs by the Reverend Horton Heat and I don't know why I waited so darned long because they're fantastic. Nothing beats a band that isn't just a band. This music sampler was on their myspace page - I might have populated it with different selections but... carry on with it as you will :)

Carspotting With Phel Jones

I took a little swing eastbound on Hwy 18 today from Sullivan. So glad I had my camera with me.

And to the nice fellas at Merkt auto body, sorry about the car alarm, and thanks for letting me get my pic on.

Visit my Carspotting set on Flickr

Friday Music

Oh durh.....maybe I'm still under the weather. I meant to post the second video - which is "Story of My Life". One of the most excellent Social D songs, evah!

I am in a Social Distortion/Mike Ness kind of mood today. And when I say mood, I don't mean a moody mood. I'm finally starting to turn the corner and feel better from whatever I came down with that flattened me. Last night I even sewed a bit, which I haven't been able to focus on for about a week and a half.

But today I have my Social D cd's in the car, and all is good in the world :)



Here's Mike Ness looking like Jason Priestly, c. 1990.

Follow Through Is Kind of Important

Tonight, without fail, I vow to finish Vogue 9558.

Too bad my camera is out getting a few alterations and nips and tucks of its' own....

But it's gotta be done so that a) I can wear the darned thing and b) I can work on Wayne Hancock without guilt.

Because you know, soon it will be time to start this little number, which will be called Mercury Four. Because ya know.... surf is inspiring and all :)

Just wait 'till you see the fabric and purse materials I've picked out for it. Really, it will be like no other.

It's Time To Get Down to Bidness

'cause there are other concerts coming up...and stuff....

It will be in all black stretch cotton. The only thing to fear is... buttonholes. I'll be making the one on the right.

PS: I had meant to have this one done to wear to the Wayne Hancock show. So.... this one will of course be named "Wayne Hancock"

Hot Ass Mess!

Great term, by the way. But I just wrote that to draw attention to the most unbelievable pair of shoes I've seen in a long time. Best of all? They now belong to none other than Ms. Jones. I have Lisa Dutcher of Tip Top Atomic to profusely thank, for pointing them out to me. How was I to know that this day, this lovely Sunday, would point these babies my direction? They even go well with high insteps. Who'd a thunk!





Yes, now we can go on with the show, but only 'cause now, ya know!!