Short & Sweet, But Dazed & Confused

OK - what's up with the title? I thought it was rather fitting, because I feel we need put out the idea or concept or hope that things will "even out" over the next week or so. I see the next question coming already... Dave; what the hell are you talking about?

It's simple really. It seems like the music world can't seem to make up it's mind. One week, we've got nothing but "weird" or "off". The next week, all the planets seem to be lined up and things happen and we kick ass. The week after, we're back to Planet Bizzaro.

Case in point - 1st stop on the tour bus on Planet Bizzaro. My apologies in advance for starting you off so harshly. I read a piece on-line about what could possibly provoke Dave Grohl to sue Scissor Sisters, their label, management company, and wardrobe department, Ticketmaster, and the venue where he recently saw the band perform, for a total of $75 million? Apparently, Sisters frontman Jake Shears' bare testicles. That's right, his balls... nuts... cubes... whatever you want to call them.

Now, from what I've also read, this whole thing is a joke and is not real, although the "wardrobe malfunction" part on stage is apparently legit. Do I really care how this is going to pan out? Nope. Again, I'm just putting out a call for things to get back to normal.


Hang on for stop #2... if you need motion sickness pills, let me know. I found this out about this interesting tidbit on Monday. Velvet Underground's former drummer Moe Tucker has traded music for politics. The drummer was interviewed by a local Albany New York channel about her pro-Tea Party stance. Apparently, Lou Reed is not impressed. Whatever... If you want to watch the piece, I think you can still find the video out there on You Tube. If you do watch it, skip about 80% of it. Moe's bit is at the last 30 seconds. Now, I'm not endorsing anyone or any party here... relax.

Here we go for stop #3; This one's going to bring stuff to an upswing... I promise. It's been ten years since Chris Carrabba unleashed his sensitive brand of emo-pop with The Swiss Army Romance, his debut as Dashboard Confessional, back when he performed by himself, armed only with an acoustic guitar. To celebrate that record's 10th anniversary, Carrabba will hit the road for a 17-date solo tour and release a limited-edition pressing of the album. The intimate trek of theaters and clubs kicks off with two nights in Carrabba's home state of Florida and wraps up with two nights Chicago.

Carrabba isn't kidding when he means a "limited-edition" pressing. The Swiss Army reissue will be a vinyl-only release, limited to just 1,000 numbered copies. The newly-remastered version will be issued on five 7-inch records, bundled with new artwork, previously unseen photos, tour laminates, and guitar picks. The reissue will be available on November 16.

That's about it for now, and I feel that's enough. So... how's your stomach holding out? Hopefully, next time, we'll have lots more cool stuff, although you gotta admit this drama shit is pretty hilarious...

Keep listening & peace out,
Dave