The footage from this video takes place over the span of 4 days.
Enjoy.
It’s really hard to explain how incredibly entertaining the boys from The Burning Hotels are. On stage it’s completely obvious how effing cool and tallented these guys are but off stage is a different story. I really cherish every time I’m fortunate enought to have a run-in with them (heaven forbid there’s more than one of them in the same room,) BECAUSE IT’S SOOO DAMN FUNNY!!! Not only that but they’re the coolest, nicest guys ever!
I ran into Matt, Chance and Wyatt Christmas Night at 7th Haven the other night and Wyatt informed me of his new green Screen … What he’s going to do with it, who knows! But I’m sure it will be ridiculously awesome!
The next day I was stoked when Chance posted another video segment from the recording studio.
As if The Hotels being in the studio isn’t exciting enough, they will be making their silver screen debut in Bandslam, Directed by Todd Graff and Starring Vanessa Hudgins and Lisa Kudrow, which will hit theatres July 31st, 2009. Unfortunately there is barely any info (trailers, posters, pictures) online so maybe it will be a myster until this summer.
Keep up the good work Hotels!
This picture series is pretty amazing. The artist name is Erwin Olaf. He’s got some really impressive Photography series. Check them all out Here.
These Next two are my favorites.
Guess who …
I’ve just spent the past hour on youtube watching an artist named Ronald Jenkees. This guy is amazing. 100% entertainment. I could watch him play the keyboard for another hour at least. The way he executes note after note is so quick and flawless. Upon introducing the song he’s about to perform he’ll definitely let you know how his new cd is coming and how much he appreciates all the comments left on his youtube video pages. The thing about this guy is his personality and his dialect are just as charming and original as his performances and his orchestration. I am just so suprised that no labels or heavier hitting artists have picked him up yet. Watch this first video as an example of how amazing he plays.
Pretty good huh? Now watch this second video and listen to how quirky and awesome he sounds! What a nice guy. I’ll bet meeting/jamming with him is nothing less than pleasant.
Found this short film on yayeveryday. It’s a great story and done pretty well. The story will just make you smile. It’s a little long but totally worth it.
(also go check out yayeveryday.com, it’s a really fun site and a great way to spend the time you’re supposed to be “working.”)
Enjoy!
I found this on yay!everyday.com. I think you’ll enjoy this.
duh!
This happens around this time every year. Team Summer, the leaders in leisurely summertime activities, are starting to feel the cabin fever of constantly being indoors due to the seasonal un-summer weather. Apparently, there is no such thing as a “bad idea” indoors to these maroons. If you ever feel like coming over to Fort Tits and putting a little “pep” in your step just let me know. We’ll Keep the Taser on For you.
Enjoy!
(It’s safe to say you can probably expect a weekly Team Taser video.)
Last night the lovely Chelsea Craft and I embarked on an evening of casual drinking at one of our favorite Fort Worth Establishments Embargo. We were greeted by my favorite Bar Tender in all the land, Mr. Chance. I’ve heard rumors of Embargo’s Thursday night festivities but wrote them off, not wanting to be anywhere close to Sundance Square on Thursday evenings.
(Thursday Night’s, or “Thirsty Thursday,” in Downtown Fort worth is usually incredibly packed with Bro’s of every shape and size. sorry Chas.)
Upon arriving at Embargo I was incredibly impressed with the Live music. At any time, there were at least 6 musicians onstage cranking out the sharpest Salsa Tunes I’ve ever heard!!! The Drummer was like Animal from the muppets, the Saxophone player made his intricate melodies seem like the easiest job in the world. There was one guy up there that only played percussive instruments I’ve never even seen/heard of before! Each musician had something to say, both trading off vocals and harmonizing together like really cool hip Salsa Birds.
What layed before the stage were dozens of couples (maybe a bakers dozen is more accurate,) all simultaneously moving. Twisting, dipping, spinning, stomping … it was all so god damn sexy I couldn’t believe it! Chelsea and I watched for at least 3 numbers. Each dancer seemed to leave their problems or worries about anything at the threshold of this bar and did nothing but dance with each other. Some couples would switch partners at the beginning of a new song and it appeared as if they have been dancing together forever. Then, at the beginning of the next number they’d switch partners again and not miss a beat. Everyone involved looked as if they had carefully calculated each move. It looked so effing Proper. It was incredibly entertaining to watch and I will definately be attending the free Salsa lessons next Thursday evening. They’re free and it looks like an amazing time.
After Embargo I thought we would head home and call it an evening but there were friends in the Turnout that greeted us with more cold beers and stories of their day. Earlier that morning Johnny, Rachel and I were discussing how much it would cost to let someone tase me with Rachel’s taser. I agreed on $20 but insisted that Johnny was too broke to front that kind of money at the time being. Twelve hours later we were in the same place talking about the same thing but drunk enought to actually do something about it. Rachel retrieved her Taser from her purse and snapped the trigger just for a second to demonstrate how angry that little hand held device was. A very fine stripe of whitish purple flashed across the top from one tooth to the other. It was so bright you would expect it to cast a shadow against the wall.
We restarted our original conversation from the beginning, “how much would it cost to get tased on the leg for only a second?” Before we could even establish a hypothetical price worth sending 16,400 volts through our body, Stephanie had already volunteered to be first and I was going to be the one to tase her.
There is a video that Riz captured of a few tasings. Hopefully that will surface soon because I honestly don’t remember much after the initial round of tasings. All I know is that it pulls your legs right from underneath you and puts you on the floor.
This past few weeks I’ve been so overwhelmed with these surges of creativity. Not only the things i’ve been doing but the ideas I’ve ben having. It’s been absolutely wonderful. I’m drawing again, painting again and I even picked up my musical instruments from Mom and Dad’s house.
If anyone would like to join me in anyway I’d love to work with all of you! There’s no reason why we can’t take a few minutes out of our day to doodle or hum a melody out loud that just popped into your head or even just take a few seconds to admire someone elses creativity.
I found this on ffffound and this is exactly what I’m talking about. A simple, creative and entertaining Idea put into motion. Good Work Guys!
Let’s get CREATIVE!
-JAMES
Hi Guys. This last Saturday was our First attempt at a Movember Mo-Town Mustache Party at Rubber Gloves in Denton Texas. We Raised almost $600 that evening, putting our grand total for the month over $1,000!!!! This is sooo exciting for me and everyone that was involved should be as thrilled as I am. We’ve done a really good thing and we’ve managed to have a good time, like we usually do, along the way.
If you missed the festivities on Saturday, I kinda feel bad for you. Performances by Bangs, Yeah Def, SHVRZ and It’s What We Get kept us entertained all night.
The actual Pageant itself was quite entertaining. Some really good looking (and some not as good looking,) Mo’s graced the stage but not all could be crowned “Mo Of The Year.” The judges whittled down the competitors down until Three remained: Ian Bangs, Weston “Fingers” Finney and Dr. Colin Jardine.
After awardine Ian Bangs witn the 3rd place Movember Goblet/Coffee Mug it was down to 2 last staches. Unbeknownst to a room full of captivated mustache spectators they were about to witness a Tie Breaker for the Titans! Yes! Dr. Colin Jardine and Weston “Fingers” Finney tied for first but if there’s one thing we like more than winners, it’s losers, and someone had to lose! The tie breaker lying before our 2 last contestants would change their night FOREVER! The first contestant to chug an entire pint of Miller Light would be named the Firts Anual Rubber Gloves Movember Man of the Year!
Colin ended up beating the pants off Weston, but both were rewarded for their efforts and their dedication this month in raising awareness and profits for mens health.
I personally could not have made this event happen without the help of so many people. Our sponsors: Centre, Matrimoney Clothing, Luke Lanter, Gordon and the Whale, Movember and the Prostate Cancer Foundation, we thank you so much for contributing your time, products and help.
Stephie Ya Know did an amazing job in the photobooth! Her pictures are posted here!
Adam also got some really great shots that you can see here!
If you still fell like donating to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, or know someone that might be interested then please follow this link Here. We can continue to recieve donations until December 9th. We’ll Take any amount you feel like donating.
Thank you again so much to everyone that contributed to this cause. This means more to me than I can express and I can’t wait till next year! Thank you again.
Love,
James
