Look at im. Look at im. Aint he a purdy 40 year old??? Woody in the VIP lounge at the Met Bar on Saturday - 12 May 2007. This day exactly 40 years ago he was brought into this world. Dontcha just love im??




Your Weekly Fix of Shenanigans from a Family of Like Minded Mutants. Bloggin On since July 10th, 2005



Preetika and I were at the JW Marriot a few days ago and were introduced to two Aussie lads havin' a go and makin' some live chilled out tunes for the patrons. They're called Tijuana Cartel from the Gold Coast where they had the Thursday slot at Mybar. The blurb below is from their myspace site www.myspace.com/tijuanacartelband "SPANISH guitars don't exactly go with funky beats the way fish go with chips, but breaks four-piece Tijuana Cartel is showing the world just how good the combo can sound.
In an era where appropriation is worn almost like a badge of honour, this Gold Coast act buck the trend and continue to expand, experiment and draw influence from an ever-widening circle of world and club sounds.
Vocalist and lead guitarist Paul George's flamenco strings slither over some tastefully broken beats on the bands two albums - a self-titled 2003 debut and the 2005 follow-up Frequent Flyers.
The new record brings splashes of Middle Eastern vocals to the mix, alongside some lilting Moby-esque soundscapes and get-up-and-dance beatfests - a club-friendly selection without a dull moment."
If this is the kind of music you'd like in your collection keep clicking and check a similar effort by the same guys under the name George and O'Sullivan.The highlight of the day was a late afternoon lesson in how to catch a seagull. Aparently you should dig a hole in the sand then cover yourself with a towel so that no skin is showing. Your assistant should then cover your chest with bread/chips etc and when the gulls land on your chest for a feed..BANG.... you quicklywrap your arms round your chest and you should have a gull intact.
We almost got there folks but Max and Georga (Matty's little un) couldn't resist upsetting the situation just when the gulls were almost within striking territory. Next time... It was evident that it was definately possible.
Loads o fun................
She's onna winner our Breeza.... She's also on very good form... as per usual.... Such a deeeeelight to be around...



Well I'm quite happy to report that there are 3000 more trees growing in the world after BTD on the weekend. That's enough O2 for 6000 people - so breathe deep people, breathe deep. The punters came in droves and everyone got into the planting big time. We were gunning along those ripped and ready lines like we were going for gold in the tree planting olympics. And how chilled was it to be in the rolling hills with a great bunch of people making mud soup, getting dirty and getting trees in the ground with a bit of a laugh and a joke and just plain enjoying the fresh air and country vibe? Pumps worked his magic with stage set up, the music rocked and Woody ran a bar that had permanent happy hour (free booze). Does it get any better than that after an honest days planting? Brainsy's rain dance was so successful that it rained before she even started which was great for the trees but a little unexpected for the punters. Bluey and I were stoked with how well it went and how much everyone got into it ... the talk has begun for next year already so make a mental note that you gotta get down for it. Click on title for some more pictures of event.Well I had better get back to the grindstone. So much happening. Let the good times roll on!!