The Final Week, Number Four, of the .357 Lover residency at the Knitting Factory.
Tuesday, January 26
7pm doors
8pm showtime
$5
This week’s guests include:
The Pendulum Swings – Jason Trachtenburg, the father of the Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players, in his new band.
http://www.myspace.com/slideshowplayers
Poingly – “If the Faint and the Blood Brothers had a bastard child that was raised by Peaches, it would sound like Poingly”
http://www.poingly.com/
Ambrose Martos – A brilliant physical comedian, former Cirque du Soleil clown and 1/3 of Happy Hour Show
http://ambrosemartos.com
Angie Pontani – The Reigning Queen of Burlesque, Miss Exotic World and Miss Cyclone
http://www.angiepontani.com
Gabe Pacheco – The excellent comedy stylings of a former science teacher
http://gabepachecocomedy.com/
DJ NY1’s Roger Clark – NY1’s Roger Clark plays his favorite tunes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuE32YYq12c
James Maddock – A hard-working, lovely, singer-songwriter
http://www.jamesmaddock.net/

We will play a different set from last week, trying out new things whilst entertaining you.

Knitting Factory is located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn – 4 minute walk from the L/G Train (Lorimer-Metropolitan) or a 7 minute walk from the Bedford L

Venue Info/Advance tickets/etc.
http://bk.knittingfactory.com

This was made by my friends Scott and Andrew.

Week three of the .357 Lover residency at the Knitting Factory.
Tuesday, January 12
7pm doors
8pm showtime
$5

Anna Copacabanna and the MG5 – Lovely glockenspiel driven band. Playing a song from the Muppet Show amongst other things.
http://www.myspace.com/annacopacabanna

supercute! – The new band with Rachel Trachtenburg of the Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players!
http://www.myspace.com/supercute

Zero Boy – The Wizard of Oral Affecting Wonders!
http://www.zeroboy.com

Lady Rizo – The Caburlesque Queen of New York City!
http://www.ladyrizoandtheassettes.com

Leo Allen – Former SNL writer, current comedy genius!
http://www.myspace.com/leopoldallen

DJ Harry Hines – The King of Playlists

Cloris Flap – Clown work
http://www.youtube.com/drflummox
and
.357 LOVER
http://www.357lover.com

From the first week’s show:
http://www.theendofirony.net/2010/01/357-lover-corn-mo-kicked-off-tuesday.html

We will play a different set from last week, trying out new things whilst entertaining you

Knitting Factory is located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn – 4 minute walk from the L/G Train (Lorimer-Metropolitan) or a 7 minute walk from the Bedford L

Venue Info/Advance tickets/etc.
http://bk.knittingfactory.com

I wrote and recorded this song this morning.
I Wish Them Well

Week two of the .357 Lover residency at the Knitting Factory.
Tuesday, January 12
7pm doors
8pm showtime
$5

This Tuesday’s guests are:

– Sky White Tiger – Haunting sounds from L. Schwadron who has played with the Polyphonic Spree and Rufus Wainwright http://www.myspace.com/skywhitetiger
– Albert Cadabra – Sideshow Extraordinaire and Magician who performs daily at Ripley’s Believe it Or Not! http://www.albertcadabra.com/
– Jason Quarles – Comedy genius
http://www.digitalcity.com/2009/04/16/interview-comedian-actor-singer-and-pilates-instructor-jason-qu/
– Jo Boobs – Beautiful Lady who founded the NY School of Burlesque
http://www.myspace.com/joweldon
– Fletch as DJ Harry Hines
http://www.myspace.com/royalharryhines
-The Dead River Company – Stripped down bluegrass orchestra
http://www.myspace.com/thedeadrivercompany

and
.357 LOVER
http://www.357lover.com

We will play a different set from last week, trying out new things whilst entertaining you.

Knitting Factory is located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn – 4 minute walk from the L/G Train (Lorimer-Metropolitan) or a 7 minute walk from the Bedford L

Venue Info/Advance tickets/etc.
http://bk.knittingfactory.com

http://www.theendofirony.net/2010/01/357-lover-corn-mo-kicked-off-tuesday.html

Residency at the Knitting Factory with my band, .357 Lover.
doors at 7, show at 8
$5
Details at: www.knittingfactory.com
The line up tonight also includes:
Kissy Kamikaze – Sweet Punk Sounds
Miss Saturn – Hula Hoop Star
Magic Brian – Magic and Sideshow Marvel
Roger Hailes – Comedy Central Sensation
and tonight’s dj is NY1’s Roger Clark.

.357 LOVER’s ROCK N’ ROLL CIRCUS AT KNITTING FACTORY
TUESDAY, JANUARY 5
8PM
$5
GUESTS:
Kissy Kamikaze – short, sweet punk songs
Jason Trachtenburg – of the Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players
Magic Brian – Magic and Sideshow Marvel
Miss Saturn – Hula Hoop Star
Roger Hailes – Comedy Central Sensation
NY1’s Roger Clark will dj the evening. Same Roger Clark.

I recorded this today for New Year’s Eve.

New Year’s Drinking Song

just added to the bill: Supercute! and Angie Pontani.
More to come.

Magic Brian and Corn Mo’s New Year’s Eve Bash at the Parkside Lounge
Featuring Magic Brian and Corn Mo
With special guests:
Jason Trachtenburg of the Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players
and Albert Cadabra the great deceiver. DJ Harry Hines will spin in the front.

I will make bbq ribs if you like ribs. He and Magic will lead a Champagne toast at midnight. If you’re coming and you don’t like ribs, let me know and I’ll try to make something you like.

$75 – ticket to show, food, Champagne toast, full open bar
$50 – ticket to show, food, Champagne toast, beer/wine/well drinks
$25 – ticket to show, Champagne toast

(open bar from 8pm-2am – food at 9 – show at 10 – 2010 at midnight)

Tickets can be purchased at the door but reservation are strongly recommended.
For reservations email: parksidefun@gmail.com
Parkside Lounge is at 317 E Houston.

I’ve been playing a few of these Bushwick Book Clubs this year. A book is selected and the group has to read the book and write some songs based on the book. Linked is a podcast with some of us who are in the club.
listen

Here’s the link to the Keyboard Magazine Interview:
http://www.keyboardmag.com/article/corn-mo-circus/December-2009/103465

http://www.digitalcity.com/2009/12/11/sideshow-marvel-prestidigitator-and-ripleys-barker-albert-cada/

Diorama of the Golden Lion is now on iTunes and other downloadable sites.

Here’s a video I fashioned together out of youtubes and wood.

Here’s an interview I did with Big Bucks Burnett.  I first met Bucks when Mauve Oed and I went into his record store and begged him for the chance to open for Tiny Tim.  Bucks was president of the Tiny Tim Fan Club and he had booked a show called Tinypalooza in Dallas, TX.  This interview focuses on his passion for the 8-track tape.

http://www.digitalcity.com/2009/11/12/8-track-museum-by-big-bucks-burnett-celebrates-eight-track-tapes/

I reached my 10th grade goal of getting in Keyboard Magazine this month.  There’s no link as it is only in the hard copy.  Next is to reach my 8th grade goal of getting into The Savage Sword of Conan.

During a tour in the UK, I played a small venue in Glasgow. Afterward, a guy named Jimmy came up and asked if I liked Jim Steinman. It was nice to hear someone mention his name rather than the fat Meatloaf reference. He wanted to take me on a tour of single malts at the bar. Some of the people at the show warned me to stay away from Jimmy, as he has been banned from most bars in Glasgow. Since I was leaving town the following day, I saw no harm in being kicked out of an O’Neills. There are plenty around.

I interviewed Glasgow Jimmy for the digital city blog about his good times as a Jedi Chef:
http://www.digitalcity.com/2009/04/20/one-jedi-chef-gives-his-take-on-scotlands-jedi/