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March 02, 2006
WHATS IN A TITLE?
I was listening to a Gary Glitter track this morning, called 'I Didn't Know I Loved You Till I Saw You Rock And Roll" and apart from it being a great track, I wondered where long song titles have disappeared to?!! I mean, that is some CRAZY song title, right? Most of the long, intricate ones belong to Nashville. "My Baby Dont Love Me Now That I Only Have One Arm" ....... "My Dog Done Died And Now I'm A Lonesome Cowboy" .....those type of things. But maybe we should bring the intricate song title back to Rock. All ideas for long Rock songs to the usual address!!
So - I have been tweaking away in cyberspace and have updated a few things and got our shit together with a Circus Diablo MySpace page. The TV page here has got a few more older blogs and clips now. I started the long-threatened YOUR TATTOO page - send in pics of your tatts and be a part of the Morrison Ink Collective. Big up to Gregg for being the first in line. You'll see the links to both the Tattoo page and the Circus Diablo MySpace profile in the new section to the right of this post, entitled NEW ITEMS. And todays pic is a preview of what the new Camp Freddy site will look like. Most of the site is done now, and we are just adding all the old content from the previous site. Once thats all up, and we have the thing looking great, we'll launch the new, improved version, complete with ratable pictures, forum (for you lot) and a shop. I'll let you know when it happens.
Kate - Your passage from the book of Beretta had me in stitches. I had to think for a second about putting up video of shooting, cos it really is a subject that gets people all mad. But I decided that it is what I do, I make no apologies for it, and if people dont like it, then they should be reading someone elses blog. And your response showed me that was the right decision. You dont have to be 'pro guns' around here - you just have to take it all in the spirit its intended ..... good fun. So thank you.
Dave C - Chances of Circus Diablo dates in the UK are good. Its just about scheduling. Our agent is currently looking at the end of the year, sometime in November, for a quick two week visit. We will be fitting in shows around The Cult. Ian is still doing stuff with Riders On The Storm and Billy is keen to to CD dates, so we should be all good.
Ylais - To clear up the MySpace confusion. I have not been on MySpace before. The Camp Freddy profile is run by a kind fan who is looking after it for us. And the new Circus Diablo profile is being moderated by a friend, with access available to the band.
This week has been a quiet one. Plenty of TV time (LOVED Lost last night. More dark, abandoned bunkers appearing, and weird medical experiments taking place. Just my cup of tea!!) and web tweaking. Next week, I have a few meetings about Circus Diablo, and we'll see where that takes me. This weekend is the big Academy Awards thingy - I know I'll be going to an amazing party on Sunday night, and I'll give you a full report afterwards. There's also a few other parties that I'll do a quick drive-by at and get a little taster. Sometimes Hollywood gets so..........Hollywood!!! Think I'll be getting to Starbucks now and filling up on the Java. Take it easy peeps -
Billy
Posted by vivelerock at March 2, 2006 10:00 AM
Comments
billy,
guess that means you wont be making an appearance in vegas for the cult gig. damn it all. oh well. heading to the airport today and gonna stay for the weekend and rock with ian and duffy. wish you could be there.
later,
leon
Posted by: leon at March 2, 2006 11:10 AM
Billy-
The pic today raises an interesting question: what does your desktop look like?
Tom
Posted by: Tom at March 2, 2006 11:22 AM
Billy,
It's a newish trend among bands of the emo/screamo/metal/hardcore persuasion to have ridiculously long song titles. The best example I could find was from this band called The Chariot. Check this title out:
"Someday, In The Event That Mankind Actually Figures Out What It Is That This World Revolves Around, Thousands Of People Are Going To Be Shocked And Perplexed To Find Out That It Was Not Them. Sometimes This Includes Me"
Hahaha
I'm just checking out your site for the first time..I started listening to CFR recently, and I love when you and Dave are on together. You guys are hilarious!
Take care!
Stephanie
Posted by: Stephanie at March 2, 2006 11:46 AM
I immediately thought of Pink Floyd:
"Several Species Of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together in a Cave and Grooving With a Pict"
"One of These Days I'm Going To Cut You Into Little Pieces"
"Set the Controls For the Heart of the Sun"
also Chik Chik Chik's (!!!):
"Dear Mr. Bush There Are Over 100 Words For Shit and Only 1 For Music"
I encourage you to continue bringing us visual support :D Been loving the Circus Diablo pics. Also, do you plan on visiting any of the Cult shows?
Cheers, Muse
~Always do what feels good. Always go in the direction that lights you up .
Posted by: Musemelodic at March 2, 2006 12:06 PM
Glad I was able to make you laugh, Billy. I adore all things Python and your Vblog instantly made me think of the Book of Arnaments.
Be sure that your friend who runs your Circus Diablo myspace doesn't deny the crazed redhead who wants in.
and yes...Lost kicked ASS last night.
Posted by: Kate at March 2, 2006 12:50 PM
anyone in the LA area need an extra cult ticket???? Hit me up, I would hate for it to go to waste. Seriously I have never let a ticket go to waste and it's bugging the daylights out of me.
wendybirdpics@aol.com
Posted by: wendybird at March 2, 2006 04:19 PM
Wendy! YES! ME Emailing you.
Posted by: Kate at March 2, 2006 04:38 PM
Hey Billy,
Great V-blog. Liked the shooting and the black and white. Please keep it up.
Matt S.
Posted by: Matt Stebbins at March 2, 2006 08:10 PM
Kate sent you an e-mail....
Posted by: wendybird at March 2, 2006 09:16 PM
feeling sad right now, for lots of reasons, not the least of which is that I missed the cult tix..hahaha
I love all of you, keep a good thought for me, please.
jezzi
Posted by: jezebel at March 2, 2006 09:53 PM
Turns out I'm on call for work Sunday night, so Jezzi... have at it! Thanks tho, Wendy!
Posted by: Kate at March 2, 2006 10:04 PM
thanks for clearing up my my space confusion Billy.
Posted by: ylais at March 3, 2006 09:42 AM
and thanks for reminding me about Lost. it starts again here this month.
Posted by: ylais at March 3, 2006 09:43 AM
Myspace was down for a while tonight, I couldn't access it at work, I just logged on and had a message from Key Club Hollywood that I had won a pair of tix to Sunday's show at Morongo, but I was to call by 6 to get on guest list, I guess I'm too late...color me doubly disappointed, but strangely hopeful...Lisa, fly out and go with me!!!
love
jezzi
Posted by: jezebel at March 3, 2006 08:15 PM
Jezzi
I offered to take Lisa to the airport so she could fly out there.....She declined, probably coz I cant go as well. Maybe when I next get some time off work.
David
Posted by: DaveC at March 4, 2006 07:44 AM
Hey, Billy. Great site and love the vid blogs!
You must be one of the more organic (coolest) musicians in the sometimes-jaded music biz. Thanks for carin and sharin.
Saw you play with The Cult back in Nov. 2001 - Hammerjack's in Baltimore. Do you remember that gig at all? You guyz rocked - there were some pricks there acting as such. Looking forward to the Circus release. Peace, bro.
Posted by: Slim at March 4, 2006 09:32 AM
Billy i bet you have heard of the guy Mike Morin.. and i was wondering if you have had any of your marshalls modified by him? well i have a show tomorrow at the galaxzy should be sweet. playing some originals. well ill hopfully talk to you tonight
Posted by: Alec from camp teddy at March 4, 2006 12:41 PM
Billy,
Make sure you bring us the Hollywood scoop from your parties!
Man y'all were right Lost did kick ass this week.
I guess I am the only one without a myspace.The Circus Diablo myspace is cool.
Lisa, did you have fun at tHe Darkness? What kind of antics was Justin up to?
Billy Thanks for all you do,
Luv xxx, Terri
Posted by: Terri at March 4, 2006 03:19 PM
Well, turns out, I did win..I found someone to go with me, my own sweet 'soul' sister..she thought I was asking her to the "Cure".ahhaha
So, I will be representing all my sisters and brothers here, I've been dying to check out the venue
Billy!! Thanks for rockin' Circus Diablo, CFR was great, as always, and I loved the shot of the tattoo!!
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