Not what Steve Miller was talking about

I went to see The Dark Knight on Friday at the Imax theater, it was an extra 2 bucks, but well worth it. I got a little dizzy during some of the aerial shots, but it was a good dizzy.

Heath Ledger steal the show in this one. I realize there is a load of hype about his performance, but it's the truth. The Joker is completely creepy! I definitely love Jack Nicholson in the original batman, but it was much different this time, Jack was entertaining, Heath is scary. You must see it to know what I'm talking about.

One thing I really enjoyed about the movie was that it wasn't gruesome, but it was still real. All extreme violence and sex was implied. I saw the joker hold a knife to the guy's mouth and the camera cut away quickly, but I still know the guy got fish hooked.

On a side note. The movie was sold out and I made sure to get there early in order to get a good seat. There was one guy in the middle row saving seats for EIGHT people. I watched several people walk around pissed off and eventually have to sit up front because this douche has inconsiderate friends and he was defending them.

Finally minutes before the previews the seats were still empty and someone got a manager. The douche was told he couldn't reserve that many seats, so a couple was allowed to occupy 2 seats. Douchy ran back out, got a manager, and the couple that sat down were actually asked to move, stating that Douchy actually could reserve EIGHT seats...This is a prime example of why I'm losing hope in society...

DTB

Sunday, September 7th @ The Blue Note - The Derek Trucks Band

I was just complaining that DTB hasn't toured alone for awhile, and now I'm finally going to see them.

Around this time last year I stayed awake for 36 consecutive hours and slept in my car in Chicago.All that to see the Eric Clapton Crossroads Festival. It was well worth it trust me. Derek Truck was in the lineup that day, and I have to say I have a new found respect and love for the slide guitar thanks to him.

September is so far away...

Derek Trucks Band Website

Peeing my pants

If you don't think this is the funniest comic you've ever read...I will fight you!

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ASG

5 of our Easton footwear clients made it to the All Star squad this year. That's a record number for us. Be sure to check out the kicks from the list below, I have something very special planned....

Hanley Ramirez - Florida Marlins

Aramis Ramirez - Chicago Cubs

Carlos Zambrano- Chicago Cubs

Dustin Pedroia - Boston Red Sox

Cristian Guzman - Washington Nationals

Here's a little taste of what you might see...

Ari Hest, Lucas Schoolhouse 7/1

Lucas Schoolhouse was lullabied by the smooth baritone voice of Ari Hest last night. The singer/songwriter held a captive audience as he flowed through an hour and a half acoustic set. Hest opened with a crowd favorite “Anne Marie” and meandered his way through a four album archive; Ari’s dynamic vocal range was on exhibition as he peppered in covers from Norah Jones (“I’ve Got You”) and Bruce Springsteen (“I’m on Fire”).

Most of the set, however, were products of a new project titled “52” in which Ari records a one song a week and posts it to his website. After 52 weeks, fans will have the ability to vote on their favorites. The top songs will then be compiled into Hest’s next album.

Ari raved of the warmth and intimacy of the Schoolhouse, vowing to visit early and often. I’m sure St. Louis fans will gladly embrace him.

Where the Light is

Last night I saw John Mayer's New DVD on the big screen at Ronnie's 20 plex. I have to say that is definitely the way to see a music DVD. Everyone in the theater is a fan and you don't feel silly clapping.

As far as the content is concerned, I was pleasantly surprised to see a few songs I didn't expect, including Neon to lead off and the LA Song. The whole set was full of energy, but I have to say, Out Of My Mind was far and away the best song performance of the film. There is just something about JM playing the blues so soulfully I could almost feel the passion oozing through the screen.

On a side note, I did notice that he had a TelePrompter with the words to ever song scrolling as he played. Is it really that hard to remember the words to your own songs? Not a criticism, just a question.

Ari Hest

Ari Hest tonight at Lucas Schoolhouse. I'm pretty excited mostly because this will be my first time at the new venue.

I enjoy doing posters for his shows everytime he comes through town. Here is the one I did for this show.

Review to follow tomorrow