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October 19, 2006
THERE'S A BRAND NEW DANCE .......
.....but I don't know its name. Ooooo - FASHION!! Yep - fashion week hits Los Angeles again (are they now having four fashion weeks a year, or am I losing my marbles?!) which means nineteen different parties in one night, and a HUGE valet parking bill!! Last night I attended the Rock And Republic fashion party at the new Area nightclub, and then a swift change of location found me at Matt Sorum's launch of his new line - Sorum Et Noche. Yeah, you heard correctly .... Matt has entered the world of couture in a big way, and last night was his launch party at Les Deux. The clothes are amazing (I already have my order in!) and I wish him and Max huge success. Also last night, the new episode of Lost, which a couple of you commented on. Creepy - you are 100% right.... FINALLY an action packed hour on the island, complete with the illustrious polar bear!! Hooray for the return of the bear. A tent full of dope, a truck full of guns, and a sweat lodge ..... hmm ..... Locke is turning into a bit of a bad guy. I LIKE it!!
The Circus Diablo Viper Room show was great. The day was a little hectic, with a lot of stuff going on, so I was already a little frazzled when I walked onto the stage around midnight. The terrible monitor mix I had in my ears didnt help matters, but it did feel great to launch into Rollercoaster with everyone. We struggled with some shitty onstage sound problems, and without sounding too cheesy, the audience were the ones responsible for turning it into a great show!! Loud and vocal in their appreciation, it made us not worry about what we were battling up there, and instead, made us have a great time. I LOVE when a gig ends up like that ..... I thought it was gonna be terrible, but thanks to a great turn out, we all had a blast. More Diablo news as soon as I get it. And by the way - the B+W shot from the last post that a couple of you liked was taken by my wife Jennifer. Hot, AND takes a good picture!!!!
OK - Lets embrace this one time, before I answer some questions. And trust me, I'll do this only once. I don't really care what's gone on elsewhere on the net. I have yet to see any name calling, IP address posting, or even mildly offensive posting going on here. Of course, there are people on here that I consider part of my online family. You KNOW who you are - you've been here since the start. And I have your backs. BUT - so far, all I have seen is people anticipating and jumping the gun. You all HAVE to realize that if someone wants to lurk around and cause trouble, they will!! You can create a new identity every five minutes on here if you want to ..... I cannot stop that from going on. So I URGE you to stop posting, commenting, and discussing about stuff that hasn't happened here yet.
MetalMayhem - GREAT question! I do actually hang with the guys as much as possible. Duffy and I go back years, and live close, so its always time for a coffee and a chat. Ricky now lives pretty close, and comes over to mine quite a bit, or we go out to a show or something at night. Brett and Jeremy are based out of town, but both are part of the hang when we are in the same city together.
Peebs - Yeah, I was hoping for a V-Blog too!! Unfortunately, the footage from the Viper was rubbish!! Sound was awful and the visuals were too shaky. What I intend to do is a V-Blog from the Camp Freddy OC show on Friday, and I'll edit in a little of the Diablo footage, just visually, so you can get a bit of the vibe.
WendyBird - Saw you snapping away at the show!! I'm getting enquiries about how good your pics are .... check your email - I've forwarded it on to you!! Well done. I would LOVE to think that this blog could help someone get on in their chosen field. I'll do what I can for anyone. Check out the pics in this post - ALL taken by Wendy ...... lets have some respect, people!!!!
Kate - I dont know very much about the venue or the show on friday. But its in one of the smaller rooms at the Performing Arts Center in Costa Mesa. Just come down, hang out, and see who shows up. I figure you'll get in.
Ozmerica - I LOVE that you put up a pic of the burlesque girls for UC!! Saw you at the show - hope you had a good time. I was a little preoccupied that night, and didnt do the 'hang out' like I usually do ..... but we all have shit going on sometimes. Good to see you there, and thanks for posting a few pics.
Ylais - I can imagine that Dave took it further again on the webcast!!! Yep, again, I apologize for no V-Blog .... I tried, but it was not to be. And one of these fine days, we will make it over to the UK side, I promise!!!
Mary - When I'm on the road, I try not to eat anywhere!! I get skinny when I'm out there ..... its mainly hotel food - room service - plus food on the bus. But certain cities HAVE to be 'eat out at a restaurant' .... Boston, NYC, Chicago ..... I have my regular haunts in a few places.
Scott - Thank you mate. I will be giving Dexter a little look/see when I can. Always happy to receive a good TV Tip!!!
Merc - No dates in Northern Cali at all I'm afraid. We just did a Frisco show, and it will probably be a while before we get up there again.
Silky - Yep. Thats what books do around here ..... gather dust by the bed!! I mean, I LOVE reading, but just cant find the time too often. Even the last Harry Potter book, (which I LOVE) is still not finished. I hang my head in literary shame!!!
Gotta go - need to meet up with the crew for tomorrows Camp Freddy show, and go through a bunch of flightcases to see whats in them. One thing that happens when you become a professional musician, is that you seem to end up paying money for a storage unit to hold all your very valuable " ....... er....... whats in that case? A power adapter and some old magazines .....? ....... why are we keeping it? ....." - yeah, you get the idea. I have tons of flightcases that havent been opened in years, or have nothing in them, or contain a bunch of useless cords and cables! So today is sort out day. A lot of fun for an obsessive compulsive like me!! Oh, and by the way, I resumed my journal over at www.modernguitars.com - havent posted in a while there, but I am back in full effect, and they are doing an audio conversation with me soon, that will be up on their site. I'll let you know when that goes up. Have fun, ignore the bullshit, and try being nice to someone WITHOUT telling them. It works.
Peace
Billy
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Posted by vivelerock at October 19, 2006 08:02 AM
Comments
PICTURES, PICTURES, PICTURES!!
From the Warfield: go here: http://thpro.com/#
Read the Party in SF and click on the link right under the picture of Slash and Scott. Camp Freddy pics start at number 33.
Enjoy!
Cee
Posted by: Cee at October 19, 2006 09:18 AM
Billy have fun at the CF show! Dave mentioned you two were talking about a possible "public" CF show....might I suggest NYC :-D (it would give Wendy a reason to head East and take loads of pictures ;-))
Also any word on the movie project you and Duffy were asked to work on?
Posted by: Peebs at October 19, 2006 10:48 AM
LOVE that first picture by WendyBird! Well done!
Posted by: Caffeinated Sue at October 19, 2006 11:49 AM
Yay Wendy! You have some great shots - especially love the one with all the boys... again, I don't know what you were talking about. Pffft.
Billy, the Viper show was really cool. Just love that intimate vibe, and I've had several Circus Diablo songs stuck in my head since!
I also recommend Dexter. Very creepy and beautifully shot. It stars one of the brothers (David) from Six Feet Under.
Posted by: Theresa at October 19, 2006 11:58 AM
Amen 2 that, Billy! And may I just add that not only is Wendy Bird extremely talented, she is a class act. When I thought I was going to visit my brothers in Phoenix and Awahtukee, AZ., she sent me a ticket for the Panic Channel show in Scottsdale, which to me folks, is ALL just PHOENIX, really. Sadly, I couldn't make it but damn, that just goes to show you.... she has that certain it~~~ peace, clk :)
Posted by: Carly at October 19, 2006 03:05 PM
And may I just add, that was the sweetest fuc*ing post ever Billy, loved it~
-Hope u have a kick ass show Friday!
Posted by: Carly at October 19, 2006 03:26 PM
Wendy , Thank you for the awesome pics. They are really appreciated especially by those of us that can't make the shows.
Lost is awesome this year. But is Desmond psyhic or is it a some time travel thing?
Billy , Have you watched THE Nine? It comes on after Lost. It's really good.
Much Love, Terri
Posted by: Terri at October 19, 2006 03:52 PM
Dear Billy, so interesting to read your blog.
Its opening up a whole new world to me.
Posted by: Susan Anderson at October 19, 2006 03:59 PM
i'll keep it short n sweet....WENDYBIRD FUKN RAWKX!!! ive admired many of her pics over the past few years and have as yet to see something of hers that didnt really stand out and blow me away...plus shes a totally top-notch classy gal ta boot! WAY 2 GO GURL!!! keep up the good work....this ones definitely going places!!!
Posted by: UC13 at October 19, 2006 04:18 PM
I already new Billy was amazing but today, well… seriously you totally rock. Thank you for everything. Even if I never get to my destination I can definitely say that I had an amazing time in the ride. Thanks for letting me take pictures.
And to the rest of the fam, thanks guys I heart you guys. Part of the excitement of taking pictures is coming back and posting them and hoping that someone will like them. If nobody ever did, I would have given up a long time ago. I still have a lot of learning to do but because of you guys maybe one day I’ll feel like I finally got it right. You guys rock!
Posted by: wendybird at October 19, 2006 04:33 PM
no YOU ROCK wendybird....snicker
hey billy...i just wanted to say thankx for bein you! every time you publicly acknowledge my existance...i get all giddy like a fan-girl..."my hero said my name WEEEEEEEEE!!" i save all the v-blogs and i still get that way when i watch the 2nd one from the golf course...."creepy u got your wish buddy".....that just cheers up my day like nothing else....not only does my hero say my name...but he actually agree's with some of my opinions....to someone like me....that is HUGE!
even if its something like just having a love for LOST in common....it really means something to me....and for that i deeply thank you!!! peace bro....UC
Posted by: UC13 at October 19, 2006 05:09 PM
Great pics wendybird! I am fairly new here but as a fellow photographer, I really admire your work. Take at look at some of my artwork on myspace if you like. Have a nice night everyone!
~katie
Posted by: Katie at October 19, 2006 05:39 PM
I plan on being there hangin out trying to get in some semblence of trouble. Camera in hand, but only Wendybird can do justice. Girl you ARE just too good!
OZ... what time chica? I've got your number, I'll call you when I'm on my way.
Posted by: Kate at October 19, 2006 06:44 PM
Nice post Billy, and pics Wendy.
Heading down here to the OC on a Friday huh, have you left yet? It is Thursday night you know. Do you have any of those car games while you sit in traffic?
OK, I gotta go be nice to someone now cause I was a bitch about an hour ago.
Here's to a kick ass show tomorrow!;-)
Posted by: beth at October 19, 2006 08:24 PM
I second the CF in NY motion--PLEASE. And as for the V-Blog--hey, in my opinion, even a grainy, lesser quality V-Blog is better than no V-Blog!
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Love,
Sue
Posted by: Sue at October 20, 2006 06:38 AM
kick ass tonight Billy!
all the best,
Dennis
Posted by: Dennis at October 20, 2006 07:32 AM
Billy,
Thanks for responding. I figured it would be a long shot that CF or Cicus Diablo would be playing close enough that I could catch a show while or whilst in San Fran. Oh well will just have to keep watching to see when the closest show comes to KC. Have an awesome show tonight & looking forward to CFR tomorrow night! Take care.
Posted by: Merc957 at October 20, 2006 07:41 AM
wooooohooooo CF 2nite!!!!! boppin around like a mofo with a seriosuly sore am is gonna be fun!!!
Posted by: Paul at October 20, 2006 07:58 AM
Awwww Billy. Look how happy you have made our little family today ~ what a lovely blog to read. & specially thanx for your nice comments to me *blushing*, yes I did have a great time.
Looking forward to tonite!
@Kate ~ I have no idea what time. Will be nice to see you tho no matter what time!
@Anyone going ~ what time? lol
@beth ~ your comments made me actually laugh out loud! rofl!
What a blessing that we don't have to do it this time! I'M LOVING LIFE TODAY!!!!!!
Posted by: ozmerica at October 20, 2006 08:31 AM
Billy, if you like documentaries, I heard an interview on the radio today with the director of this film. VERY dark subject matter but I think I'm going to try to see it when it's released next week, I hear it's very good.
http://www.tribecafilmfestival.org/tixSYS/2006/filmguide/event_np_full.php?EventNumber=1903
It's about suicides off the Golden Gate Bridge. They spent a whole year filming there from sun up to sun down and interviewed the families, and there is one guy who survived the jump. It's being released in theaters next week, limited to major cities.
Posted by: Sue at October 20, 2006 09:54 AM
Number #66 ~~ I love that 1 Billy! Really good pic. (Warfield)
Paul, are you having the time of your life, or what? I knew you would! :) I hope you all had fun last night and I know you are loving you new ink!!
Posted by: Carly at October 20, 2006 10:09 AM
**your** (obviously, I'm @ work)
Posted by: Carly at October 20, 2006 10:10 AM
yep yep yep lovin the ink......took ages but i was bein fed beer and fags so its all good!!!
are we gonna have it 2nite or what???come onnnnnn!!!!!
Posted by: paul at October 20, 2006 11:52 AM
Paul,
I wanna see your NEW Ink. What should I look for tonight?
Posted by: Beth at October 20, 2006 12:05 PM
Rock & Roll~~~ Let's see, you are on the Strip, drinking brew whilst smoke'n and being inked....hmmmm...sounds like you won't be going back across that pond, right? hahaha. Glad u r lov'n it. From night 1 at the Rainbow where we saw u know who and the other guy walking in2 on the Rox, u could not have planned a better holiday for yourself thus far!! (and I know you and Wendy Bird had a blast 2 last night!)
AND CAMP FREDDY IN ORANGE COUNTY!
bring it on~~~~~~~~
Posted by: Carly at October 20, 2006 01:55 PM
Thanks for answering my question............Here are some more for you? Sorry for being nosey! but i want to know out of interest, what do you all do when you hang out together? watch movies, drink? play games? have a barbeque? If i was to somehow magically transport myself over to the states, can i come round for a cuppa? meet missus morrison and have a natter. it would be too cool........I know you are a lost fan, but do you watch anything else regulary(?) i mean like 24, or csi. Many thanks..........Come to the UK soon, especially Norfolk, cos me and lisa want to come and see you.
Posted by: MetalMayhem at October 20, 2006 02:01 PM
hey beth ill be the guy with a plain black t-shirt on with my blue evisu jens on and brown boots-new tattoo on my right arm.....you should spot me.
Posted by: paul at October 20, 2006 02:07 PM
On the C.F. show.....Scott will be there? Fuc*ing rad. AND JONESY 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! U are a lucky lot u r!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Bird vacZine at October 20, 2006 03:31 PM
This is really me. Damn. What is going on?
Posted by: Carly at October 20, 2006 03:36 PM
Kate here.... back from the show in the OC. DAMN! First of all Billy... THANK YOU!! Thanks to George & the techies... ya'll are awesome. Once again, I have no voice - a clear sign of a superior show.
Time to crash. One word. Chester. Oh my Frickin GAWD! Damn that boy is unfrickin' believable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good to see my buds there. Much fun as always. Night all!
Posted by: Kate at October 21, 2006 01:04 AM
I am trying to think if the words to justly describe last nights show. I can't seem to find them at the moment. Rock and Roll that good shouldn't be legal.
So good to see all you guys from here!
Billy, thanks a million times over.
Posted by: beth at October 21, 2006 08:02 AM
Setlist please.
Posted by: please at October 21, 2006 09:48 AM
Setlist please.
Posted by: please at October 21, 2006 09:57 AM
Thank you so much Billy 4 an excellent show last! You are the best. That was really a lot of fun and I was so overdue 4 a C.F. show. I enjoyed meeting all of you last night. Can't wait 4 Indie 2nite. Peace. Ps. How many parking structures do they need at O.C.P.A.C., anyways? damn
Posted by: Carly at October 21, 2006 10:13 AM
615 615 615 615 615!!!!
Posted by: Paul at October 21, 2006 10:46 AM
setlist.
ballroom blitz,
suffragette city,
sanctuary(issacs)
brass in my pocket(m.gray)
search and destroy(jonesy)
pretty vacant(m.mcgrath,jopnesy),
nuthin but a good time (m.mcgrath and cc deville),
cat scratch fever(mark mcgrath ,s.stevens)
whole lotta love (c.bennington ,s.stevens) highway to hell (c.bennington, cc deville) mountain song (c.bennington),
hang onto yourself (s.stevens),
roadhouse blues(s.weiland ,jonesy)
i wanna be your dog (everyone)
Posted by: Paul at October 21, 2006 10:59 AM
Rock & Fucking ROLL!!!!!
Thanx for another great show Billy.
I'd like to see CF make that a regular gig please! rofl!!!!
Mad props to George if you read this! xxxxx
Nice to see a lot of the family there, especially Paul ~ family, he's not just a nice guy but damn handsome too!
BTW ~ Surrender needs to be added to that setlist, right before Roadhouse Blues.
Posted by: ozmerica at October 21, 2006 11:47 AM
Paul, I'm totally laughing out loud at that # reference! omg, come on, Costa Mesa's finest located 615, it was like 602 Anton St. Wow, maybe I should have had some hors dvrs. last night~ haha. Or grabbed some dinner after working from 8am to 5pm yest., yeah right. It was SO WORTH THE DRIVE AND 615! I will never 4get that show. Ppl, if u ever are able 2 catch a gig, DO IT!! Peace. thanx again Billy~ u are so cool. my 3rd cf show and my 1st w Jonesy! Brilliant.
Posted by: Carly at October 21, 2006 11:50 AM
Thanx Paul 4 list. u rock.
Posted by: tina at October 21, 2006 12:38 PM
Billy,
Thanks for everything you did for me last night. I was nice to have finaly met you. The show was the best. I hope you enjoyed the hall. Next time we will have some proper dressing rooms for you.
My lifes high lites are meeting my girlfriend, watch the birth of our child and watching and meeting all of you.
Thanks so much,
Matts
Posted by: Matt S at October 21, 2006 01:10 PM
Billy ~ forgot to add, I gave Marco a little audio present for you.
Like everything & nothing you've heard b4. lol
Posted by: ozmerica at October 21, 2006 01:27 PM
hey oz thanks for that!!!it was really nice to hook up with every1 last night.big shout out to larry and wendy-those guys are the dogs dangalies-THEY KNOW WHY!!!!!!
thanks to billy also-he's one of a kind and makes me look like shit in a picture next to him ha!!!!!
Posted by: paul at October 21, 2006 02:35 PM
Some pics of the fun here...
http://www.wireimage.com/GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=GLS====239800&str=&styp=&sfld=&nbc1=1&sortval=3a&PageNum=1
Posted by: ozmerica at October 21, 2006 03:56 PM
Thanks for the link Oz-the pictures look amazing BUT...HOW could they list Steve Isaacs as "Camp Freddy guest singer" and not his freaking name???? That's just COLD!
Posted by: Robin (peebs) at October 21, 2006 04:57 PM
I had an awesome time last night... I always feel like I had a shot of grade A rock n' roll in my veins. I'm still working on photos, I'm gonna go out for a bit but they will be up in the wee hours of the night.
615
Posted by: wendybird at October 21, 2006 08:48 PM
I meant, after camp freddy I always feel like I had a shot of pure rock n' roll in my veins.
Posted by: wendybird at October 21, 2006 08:50 PM