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April 10, 2006
THE 'ONE SONG' V BLOG
Coming at ya from my hotel room in New York, and edited on the flight from LA earlier today, I bring you an all new V Blog!! Usual large file size etc applies. I couldn't put the song up there, because after all, it was for a TV show. It airs on the Spike network on April 18th, and it was part of a show called Autorox. Some amazing cars, some cool rock and roll, and a really good vibe. The whole weekend was a lot of fun. We rolled into Vegas late friday afternoon, and went straight over to the TV show thing. One run through of the song, and we were ready to go. A bit of hair and make up, and we were up. One song - Surrender - and that was that. Ice Cube, Pam Anderson, and a bunch of very important looking car industry guys were all on hand, watching us from the side of the stage. I think we did a good job - I suppose we just have to check it out on the 18th to see if I'm right!! By the way, how many times did I need to mention that it was one song??!!! I must have been struck by that fact, cos I mention it in every segment I filmed!!!
The rest of the weekend was spent relaxing at the ridiculously nice Wynn Hotel and Casino - that place is just ..... so ..... right! I mean, they even have their own bakery on site, making fresh croissants and all kinds of carbohydrate nastiness - of course, I indulged in all of it!!! Hanging out by the pool, checking out the Poker game (hosted by Dave), and hitting the crazy Maxim 100th Issue Party in the hotel club, Tryst. It all combined to make for a great weekend.
Unpack. Repack. Another plane flight. And here I am in New York. I just got back from the Chrome Hearts party that we hit up tonight - a cool, laid back affair in their New York flagship store. Tons of crazy jewelry, leather and wood - all custom made. Great people, great food. Another good night out. I turned in fairly early (for New York anyway - its about midnight right now) as I wanted to get through a few emails, and this blog, before hitting the sack. I got this picture emailed to me just now from CFR last week - Jason and Gilby (from Supernova) were great guests, and that was a really good show. We will have to make sure we have those guys back once the season is in full swing.
I will be at it again tomorrow with the camera - and this time I WILL do the questions ..... probably tomorrow morning over coffee and cigarettes and before the day gets crazy. And I'll edit up a New York V Blog when I get back to LA on Thursday. "Do I hear you right, Mr Morrison??".... I hear you cry ..... "Two V Blogs in one week???" ..... Oh yes, my faithful compadres, THIS is the kind of commitment we have around here!!! Its a little busy right now, but I know it will all calm down in a few days, and I'll be back to tweaking away all day. For now, I feel King Kong coming on ..... STOP THAT!!! The movie, I mean. I'm gonna chill, put the DVD on, and let the travelling slowly slip away. Back soon, kids.
Oh - and here's the breaking news ...... the new CIRCUS DIABLO COMMUNITY is up and running. Check it out at WWW.CIRCUSDIABLO.COM. Oh yeah. Or, for your convenience, just simply click on the box to the right of this post that says ..... wait for it ...... THE COMMUNITY!!!!
Billy
Posted by vivelerock at April 10, 2006 09:16 PM
Comments
First! Ha!
Good stuff Billy. Thanks for the update.
Q
Posted by: Anonymous at April 10, 2006 09:58 PM
Billy,
With the recent Freddy activity in Vegas and NYC going on, do you find yourself anxious to play more in a live setting?
Or on the contrary, does the occasional CF performance give you enough of a fix to hold you over til Diablo takes the show on the road?
By the way, great v-blog from Vegas, that behind the scenes stuff is absolutely fascinating.
Keep it up!
Thank you,
Jay
Posted by: Jay at April 10, 2006 10:35 PM
One of the best v-blogs ever.... hmmm I think everytime you put one up I say the same thing. Anyhow good stuff indeed. Muy bueno! Me gusta mucho.
Posted by: wendybird at April 10, 2006 11:16 PM
Billy, great v-blog! Thank you.
hugs
Lisa
xxxx
Posted by: ylais at April 11, 2006 12:41 AM
Killer v-blog Billy! I must say this, Mrs Morrison is one hell of a camera-woman!!!
Posted by: Simon at April 11, 2006 12:50 AM
Thanks for the film, very nice! Great edit job, I really like the cig at the end for a nice cozy note of finality! Well done, you guys look great!
Posted by: Gina at April 11, 2006 12:53 AM
billy when you were learning guitar -how did you learn to remember all the keys and have you any tips for me about remembering them
ps...didnt know duff was in camp freddy aswell??
cheers sweaty steve
Posted by: paul at April 11, 2006 01:21 AM
ok ok i know i just made a post but....
just watched the blog-great robe by the way billy you looked like a pimp!! and i wanna know when the hell is camp freddy gonna play here in the uk...you guys in the usa get everything!
Posted by: paul at April 11, 2006 01:45 AM
nice one billy!
hey are you going to check out any of the panic chammel gigs?
Posted by: leroy at April 11, 2006 05:01 AM
Not to be critical but... with all that jiggling about at the start of the video I swear it looks like you're having a wank. You dodgy fucker!
Posted by: slutmonkey57b at April 11, 2006 07:43 AM
Thanks for putting a big smile on my face today :D
Posted by: Cori at April 11, 2006 09:18 AM
One of the best yet. I keep replaying the few seconds of Camp Freddy performing on Stage, electrifying. Please tell me there is a CF performance on the horizon us regular folks can go to!
Nice to see Duff there...did he carry your stuff for you?;)
Did you go Ferrari shopping at The Wynn?
Beth
Posted by: beth at April 11, 2006 10:10 AM
Ill repost my last comments for your ease :
I just played my first DJ set on friday, and like you i really enjoyed it. Hopefully Ill get another chance soon. Sweet ring too.
Is gettin a tattoo a bad idea before you're fully grown?
Nike Dunks in Patent leather: So I need a new pair of dunks like, and my oompa loompas are dieing. Just wondered about your thoughts about the patent leather on Dunks .. as I might be creating some with NikeID
Also if you ever have some spare time please could you please check your info@kingmobmusic account .. and look for an email entitled Advice. i missed out a word in it 'changing' should come after the word 'scene'
Will
Posted by: Will (willd) at April 11, 2006 10:54 AM
Ah thanks for the VBlog Billy. I've needed to hear and see you guys play, serious withdrawls going on here.
Sorry I missed the Santa Monica gig last Thursday. I had the wrong address and was looking on the wrong street. Grr and argh, but twas a not-meant-to-be for me. Next time.
Posted by: Kate at April 11, 2006 01:08 PM
Loved the V-blog .
You always look to be having a good time with the guys,
I second that suggestion , the regular folks need a Camp freddy show.
Scott is a great addition.
Much love, Terri
Posted by: Terri at April 11, 2006 03:36 PM
All -
We are now live with THE COMMUNITY
Check it out at: http://www.circusdiablo.com/Forum/index.php
Thanks,
Jay
Posted by: Jay at April 11, 2006 06:05 PM
great v-blog
and hey at least you got 3 1/2 minutes of face time. I once did a shoot and waited around 11 1/2 hours and my talent was only on film for 30 seconds.
What the hell, it's a job right?
p.s.
is Jay going to dole out spankings in the community also or can we run wild?
Posted by: sonicgeisha at April 11, 2006 06:25 PM
great v-blog. the beautifully impish matt sorum looking great as usual. and i love the robe...fall open.....fall open....
how do you balance art/commerce in your own head or is that why circus diablo, etc etc exists? i see artists struggling with that & you seem to have a great balance betwixt the two. how'd you do it?
Posted by: mary at April 11, 2006 07:30 PM
Camp Freddy just finished playing atop the Hard Rock... simply amazing. Pictures and video clips to follow...
Posted by: Caffeinated Sue at April 11, 2006 08:25 PM
I've registered at the community! yeah, it's so cool.
Posted by: ylais at April 12, 2006 03:10 AM
Hey Billy, Loved the new V-blog, it was a lot of fun watching. Peace
Posted by: stardreme at April 12, 2006 03:27 AM
Hey Billy, Great chatting with you outside the HRC last night!
I will check out "the community" later, after my head stops pounding from 4 hours sleep! I so can't play on school nights anymore!
Peebs
Posted by: Peebs at April 12, 2006 05:06 AM
Ah, Billy! Thanks for a great outdoor show last night!
Did you see us with the deez nuts sign?
We cheered really loudly for you when they introduced you!!!
Love,
Sue
Posted by: Sue at April 12, 2006 06:48 AM
hey all, the community is looking great. Ran right over last night to register.
Now where is the spanking line. I'll get behind sonic. ;)
Posted by: tina at April 12, 2006 06:58 AM
As promised, here are the video clips from last night:
http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=caffeinatedsueNYC
Posted by: Caffeinated Sue at April 12, 2006 03:22 PM
Dope ass V-blog, glad I finally got a chance to checl it out! That one song is the shit man, vive la music/entertainment biz!!!
Posted by: Spencer at April 12, 2006 05:05 PM
Chello! Yet another Rockin' V-Blog ! and a big devil horns salute for the CD forum ! Bravo all round... bravo for the forum... bravo for the blog and most of all bravo for the ROBE !!
Vicky UK
Posted by: DiabloVixx at April 13, 2006 06:58 AM
Billy, why did you guys choose to do the Cheap Trick song 'Surrender' at the Las Vegas event?
hugs
Lisa
xxxx
Posted by: ylais at April 13, 2006 04:57 PM
enjoy some amazing CF pix from NYC! looks like another amazing show. *cheers*
livetography.com
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