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February 13, 2006
ANOTHER NEW WEEK BEGINS
That last V-Blog seemed to be really popular, judging by the hit count for the last few days and the emails I received. Seems like you all wanna see me get inked!! Oh well - MORE TATTOOS!! Seriously though, it was a very large file, and very server-intensive, so I figured I would calm down a bit and do a text-only post today. Another V-Blog later in the week, for sure. Unfortunately, we had to re-run a past CFR at the weekend, as I was in the studio mixing the Circus Diablo record, Donovan was out of State, and Dave was at home, not feeling too good. Hope you are feeling better, mate. Never mind - an all new CFR will be happening next week. I will be there for sure, as we will hopefully be finished with the record on Friday. Two more songs were mixed over the weekend, and they sound great. And the Circus Diablo site was updated as well, with an 'official' pic of the three of us. We managed to squeeze a photo session in while we were in the studio and I thought I would put a nice 'cross-processed' shot up as todays pic.
This week is more of the same for me. A small rehearsal with Ricky today, just to go over the two songs that we plan to record 'live' for the album. A business meeting later in the day. The all-important Valentines Day tomorrow, and then studio for the rest of the week. Now lets just think about Valentines Day for a second. Hallmark-invented for sure, this is a day that REALLY pisses me off. Dont get me wrong - I am ALL about showing my wife how much I love her. But shouldn't every day be a Valentines Day? I mean, if you are just dating, or screwing around, or being casual, you dont really have the desire to celebrate that 'one special person' in your life ...... just in case they dont turn out to be 'The One'!! Once you are in a committed relationship, surely every day becomes important. You strive not to take your partner for granted, buy some flowers every now and again. Take them out for a nice dinner once or twice a week. Take that holiday you know you both need. So WHY do we need to buy overpriced roses, a shitty little card that costs WAY too much, and a meal that (if you can get a reservation anywhere) ALWAYS gets spoiled by crowds of other people doing exactly the same thing? But the funniest thing is that even though I feel like this, my wife will wake up to a card, some roses and be taken out to dinner tomorrow night!! How much more hypocritical can I be??!!! Oh well. At least I can vent on here.
Terri - My favorite culinery indulgence would have to be pancakes and syrup! And the ones at the Sunset Marquis Hotel are the absolute best. However, I have been known to hit IHOP and do a couple of shortstacks in my time!! And I am listening to the new Darkness album and my recently arrived Wasted Youth (UK) cd's.
Kate - YES!! Getting tattooed hasn't changed a bit! It still hurts, especially somewhere like the lower stomach. But you know that going in, so you get into that 'zone' headspace, where nothing can phase you. And dont hold your breath about the CF show. Even if it happens (which seems unlikely at this point) it was to be a corporate show anyway. Be patient - we are trying to work out what CF is doing this year.
Shad - I'd be happy to put up some tattoo pics on here. Just email the pics to me and I'll put em up in a tattoo section. Anyone with any art, get a shot, send it in, and lets have a Tatts section.
Jezzi - I did get my card from you. And yes, how ironic that you sent the 'stomach' pic with it..... "and this is what it used to look like!!" Thank you so much (and thank you to everyone else who sent me cards, e-cards and Happy Birthday posts. I love you all. Regarding a message board/forum - I will look into it. If its easy, I'll do it.
Jay - Great question. Yes, I do miss touring. In fact, I miss it a lot. But I dont miss touring in a Chevy Van, and staying on couches!! And being in a bus, and having the 'good life' on the road involves a huge amount of cash. Usually record company cash. So its a catch 22 situation. Camp Freddy gives me the buzz, even though its not a tour. We do travel, and we do it well, so its always fun. But I would love to do another long, detailed tour sometime. We'll see.
Mary - Well, the engineer is actually the guy who plugs things in, makes adjustments, operates the desk most of the time, and generally knows how to work the studio. He does what the producer asks him to do.
Leroy - Awesome!!! Let me think ...... ok, my dream band would be Matt Sorum on the drums, Steve Jones and Billy Duffy on guitar, Chris Chaney on Bass, Dave Navarro doing lead, and me singing. Hold ON........oh.......thats Camp Freddy!!! Try this then - John Bonham on drums, Phil Lynott on bass, Steve Jones and Jimmy Page on guitar, and Iggy Pop singing. HELL YEAH!!!!
OK folks - I am off to start the day. Thanks for being here and thanks for sticking around. Have a great day, be nice and I'll be back soon.
Peace
Billy
Posted by vivelerock at February 13, 2006 08:17 AM
Comments
Hey Billy,
I usually don't post unless I have a question but I couldn't resist being first.
Thanks again for all you do,
Matt
Posted by: Matt Stebbins at February 13, 2006 09:24 AM
Sorry it hurts, but since ya knew that going in, may it pass quickly.
Ok.. officially letting go of the breath. You guys are so damn addictive to me! Lucky corporate types. Hope they know just how lucky they are!
Valentine's Day sucks, it really really sucks, it suckeths sooooo bad. Bah and Humbug. (can ya guess I'm not in a longterm relationship???)
Posted by: Kate at February 13, 2006 09:58 AM
I'm feeling yor valentines day discertation. My take right now is that it's the best day of the year to be single!
Touring too man!
I guess as years go by one can become sick of Chevy's and couch surfing...
Hope to see ya out on the road, one day!!!
Posted by: Spencer at February 13, 2006 11:57 AM
Billy, you are too damn cute. And I totally agree about Valentines day. it needs to be done away with.
-nichole
Posted by: Nichole at February 13, 2006 12:04 PM
I love the Circis Diablo pic. You guys looking mean and menacing. Now I know you all must laugh a lot, I've seen it on the vblogs ( :D ) so how do you all keep straight faces for photoshoots?
(That's a serious question.)
For Valentines Day, I'll be getting Red Hot Chili Peppers tickets! And Sunday I'm going to see The Darkness.
hugs
Lisa
xxxx
Posted by: ylais at February 13, 2006 12:39 PM
(apologies for the typo..CIRCUS DIABLO..)
Oh yeah, it's my Dad's birthday today, and that's always taken precedence over Valentine's Day, so I don't feel the same pressure really.
Feb 8th was my son's birthday, and that's had me feeling a bit low, because I miss him. Forgive my crap mood everyone.
love
Lisa
xxxx
Posted by: ylais at February 13, 2006 12:43 PM
Great pic of the Circus Diablo boys!!
Kate - I agree with you about Valentine's day so, Will You Be Mine?
hmm...just not the same is it...?
Posted by: beth at February 13, 2006 12:54 PM
be mine baby ;)
Posted by: ylais at February 13, 2006 02:30 PM
Valentine's Day is all about the person you can't have! lmao. Well, that's been my experience in the past anyway. You like them, they like someone else, who likes someone else..Oo
Posted by: ylais at February 13, 2006 02:33 PM
Lisa, sorry you are feeling Low.
But you get to see The Darkness! Wow. I am jealous! I love them and their new cd as well.
Bring us back a recap.
Billy , I love your red swirly shirt in the Circus diablo pic. You have the coolest shirts. Where do you get them?
Luvxx , Terri
Posted by: Terri at February 13, 2006 04:01 PM
I just bought myself a bottle of Bailey's for Valentines Day ~ nice drink, no baggage, OK with me! lol
My V-Day bitch is about the way schools here (US) encourage cards & candy for the kids. Even kinders get 'I love you's' & that crap drives me insane! Grrrr
*thinks*....'Laurie, step away from the soapbox'
Thanx as always Billy for keeping us up to date with all things Morrison.
Posted by: laurie tuttle at February 13, 2006 04:53 PM
Somehow our public school system has made Valentine's Day all about SUGAR!!! Nearly every class is having a party that is about OD'ing on junk stuff. My son's class is building their own sundaes. Sugar 'em up and send 'em home. Great.
We just talke about that very thing yesterday. How every day is the perfect opportunity to say I Love You and a special day is not necessary. I told my husband my favorite Valentine memories with him are the cheesy little handwritten cards he made me early on in our relationship. So today, he surprised me with flowers and a card he made with construction paper hearts. Purrrrfect!!!! I'm such a lucky girly!!!
And you know I'm all about a section where we can show off our ink!! I have a few......heehee.
Posted by: Bonita at February 13, 2006 06:44 PM
Laurie, I think you have something there, buy something for me, no baggage with that. No booze for me but still..hmmm...what to do what to do...
Maybe I'll finally get a tattoo.... (ok no, I'm a chicken shit first class)... I'll probably settle for a box of those lil candy hearts with the I Heart You on them.
Posted by: Kate at February 13, 2006 06:53 PM
SHORT N NOT-SO-SWEET.............FUCK V.D.!!!
Posted by: UncleCreepy at February 14, 2006 12:02 AM
Thank you Terri! Yeah, I'm really excited to see The Darkness.
I'll definately give a recap, after I've recovered! :D
Love
Lisa
xxxx
Posted by: ylais at February 14, 2006 02:29 AM
Billy,
Do I have a chance to get the Circus Diablo album here in Brazil ? Or will it be more of a US /Europe release ? Any info would be great as I have to figure out how can I get it once it is out. Tks in advance, Julian.
Posted by: JRoberto at February 14, 2006 05:10 AM
I completely agree with everyone's sentiments about the dreaded V-DAy...except....well, you know, I just spent yesterday afternoon watching my kiddles making the sweetest cards for their parents and for their first grade book buddies, and, well, yes, I did buy them all cheesy little heart shaped notepads, and I DID say they could have a party, but only for 45 minutes, cause, yes, laurie, for any child between the ages of 6 and 13, it IS all about the sugar!!
But, I will get at least 30 cheesy Valentines myself, the ones that come 30 to a box, with Harry Potter, or Sponge Bob, or Hello Kitty, one of the perks of the job..ha!!
love to all of you, not just today, but everyday!!
jezzi
Posted by: jezebel at February 14, 2006 05:26 AM
Nice line up Billy!
What about Bonham on the drums, Hendrix on rhythm, Navarro on lead guitar, Les Claypool on Bass, Joe Strummer on Vocals??
Woudlnt it be rad to get hold of all the single tracks and somehow splice them together and use some kind of time shift machine so it all syncs and just mix it all up?? Damm this coffees good!
cant wait for the next CFR.. and circusdiablo which looks awesome!
Posted by: leroy at February 14, 2006 12:10 PM
Billy,
I am with you on the vday thing. Don't fall for the marketing bs.
Anthony
Posted by: Pony at February 14, 2006 02:17 PM
Billy,
Just wanted to say THANK YOU for all you do...
sherry
Posted by: sherry at February 14, 2006 10:58 PM
You're the best!
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