"It's been a long time, I shouldna left you ... " ... Hey, remember me? Originally I was just another bright eyed college student with way too much time on my hands, which resulted in my cultivating something wonderful. Fast forward to now, and I have pretty much become a ghost of Lupe's past--with no explanation as to why, until now ... Background information ... 'The Lupe Fiasco Show' timeline- Recaps 1 & 2 ... Recollections of moments that pushed me to stop blogging ... Exhibit A, Exhibit B,
Vedera who will be opening for Jack’s Mannequin did an acoustic version of The Mixed Tape just for the Dear Jack Foundation ... You can hear this exclusive version here only! Let people know! Spread the word and help us build awareness of DJF! ... “I’ve been a fan of Vedera since we shared the stage with them on the fray tour. Needless to say when they brought up the idea of doing a jacks cover I was psyched. Check this out, I think you guys will dig it!” -andrew ...
UPDATE- THIS SHOW IS NOW SOLD OUT ... Want to check out a Jack's Mannequin band practice as they prepare for their upcoming tour? We thought you might! ... Who: Jack's Mannequin ... What: Band Practice ... When: Tonight (Tuesday, Feb 2nd) @ 8PM PST ... Where: Viper Room ... Why: "Come hang while we work out some material in preparation for this month's Sing For your Supper Tour." - Andrew ... This event is 21+ ... Tickets are $12 and are available now! ...
Hello All, ... I have not checked in for quite some time. I hope everyone had a good holiday! Nina, Mason, and I headed to New Orleans to support the Saints in the football playoffs recently. Had plenty of shrimp etouffee and bourbon! Thanks to all of you that came to see us play in 2009. It was a real treat to play live again. The band is really looking forward to making new music in 2010 ... ... Adrian ...
The catalyst for all summertime alt-music festivals have announced its 2010 lineup ... I'm talking about Coachella in Indio, Cali. This baby brings together the finest in alternative music and electronic artists; many times Coachella has been the place where acts reunite after lengthy hiatuses. (Examples: The Pixies, Bauhaus, The Stooges ... ) ... This year's headliners are a curious trio, not particularly as earthquaking as past acts. In fact they are sorta dull ... April 16th is Jay-Z. April
Jack's Mannequin is pleased to announce the addition of two new shows- ... February 27 - Sellinsgrove, PA - Sasquehanna University ... PRE-SALE TICKETS ... March 4 - Washington DC - 9:30 Club ... PRE-SALE TICKETS ...
I speak for all of us, when I say don't close the forums. ... Reasons not to close the forums ... 1. I don't want to blog my summerfest thoughts, I'd rather see a shrink ... 2. Mmathu ... 3. For many of us, people in our lives don't care to associate summerfest relations in their everyday conversations. We like to. So leave us the *** alone ... 5. Thousands enter the summerfest grounds every year. 10 out of that 1000 care enough about the festival to connect with other attendees. Show some
Whoa. I just checked out Sade's latest "Solider of Love" on pitchfork.tv, and I have to say: I am inpressed ... I have liked Sade since high school- way back in the 80s. She had some hit albums with some smooth jazz nuggets like "Paradise," "The Sweetest Taboo," "No Ordinary Love," and "Never As Good As The First Time." ... Sade's music is basically the kind of stuff you put on when you are getting busy with your lady. (or in mmathu's case his preschool boys). She is sexy, sultry and superb.