Great blog Billy!!

Pitty about the podcast but glad we will be able to listen to CFR this weekend :D

Well Billy....
I just got home from Mr. Duffy's last gig with The Cult @ Irving Plaza...and may I say FUCKING AMAZING! Ian sounded awesome and well Billy..what can i say...
It was filmed and what a fantastic show to film. It's available for download.

But when we arrived at Irving Plaza what do i spy in the lobby? A PHOTO BOOTH. So of course we all pile in and take B/W photo's to send to Dave (you get a choice now of color or the old school B/W and it's all digital) and who do we spy at the lobby bar? BRETT. So MB and I go over and said "Hey Brett remember us? From the summer at the X's show on the Island?" He was like not really. So we said "The Deeez Nuts girls?" "OOOOOOOH YEA!!!" He still had that look of horror as if we were escaped mental patients ;-) But it's all good! And of course we had to mention that we are waiting patiently for CD to hit NYC!!!
Let me know when I have to start hitting the pavement doing street promotion!

Enjoy your week Billy, can't wait to hear all about the super secret ultra private surprise Camp Freddy gig!!

Sup Billy Boy,

It is great when all of sudden words come flowing through you, it's like you unconsciously open up a channel and words stream through you..very satisfying stuff. Trouble is when you say ok I want to write a song now you think too much and you end up writing nothing.

Good to hear you and Dave will be back on CFR...The Billy/Dave combo is unbeatable!

By the way what's your pedal fx setup?

HAHAHA

Billy I just found out something awesome, I just found out that David Bowie grew up where I live now and hate with a passion, Bromley SE london!
You ever been to Bromley?

is this the gig with weezer???

You have really got a flair for a written pirouette. I know I was asking you how you wrote last post, am sure other people were too. I wondered if you had a feel for something, if the sentence formed itself and it just flew out on to the page - can really see that by the beautiful language and the image you just sketched - or if you were inspired by anything in particular. (imho it is the most amazing feeling to write. When I write I forget where I am, who I am and all but the connection between mind, keys and fingers). Had no idea if it was the same process for music as words and music as initially they seem to be different medium. Really interesting. Words have to have rhythm and pace too I guess. BILLY DEFINITELY OH MI GOD YOU HAVE TO WRITE A BOOK! Good grief you just HAVE TO!! Can't quite yell loudly enough on here!
(Just sent out my 3 chapters yesterday to an agent and expecting the rejection letter in about 4-6weeks!)
Also, as for online community - things are so much sweeter here than in a lot of places. Something to do with the fact that Billy you don't take no shit! It's a decent vibe and such a privelege really to read all that you get up to during the week and be a part of that - be permitted to interact.
Have a good week all.
x

ps: what the f* is it about scary horror movies and rockers?! me = chicken shit.

Yes, Irving Plaza...Bangkok 5...the Cult...photo booth...the girls AND their girls representin' 6767.com, SRL (we would have represented CD IF WE HAD TSHIRTS, hint hint--get that merch ready to go!)...and Brett (and yes, he did look a little wary but then recovered nicely!)

Can't WAIT for you to hit town w/CD, Brett said 2007 :)

Love,
Sue

billy my life is is in complete disorder. it feels lke im in a god damn gang or some shit.50 guys tried to take me on friday. they are all still after me this is fucken insane man. but i did see saw 3. and that movie is amazing. soo fucken good

Billy,

With your mention of Tower closing and the lack of support for bands by the labels, I have a question that falls within that line of conversation.

How is/will it be possible to get Diablo "out there" proper (both album and touring wise) so to speak with the business of music being what it is these days?

Is there a plan?

Thank you,
Jay

Hang in there Alec, those guys must be jealous of your talent and success.

Billy - any other hints on the CF show this Thursday? I might know somebody that knows somebody (that's how I got into the Costa Mesa show, which, by the way, rocked!).

I don't need the venue, if it's secret, but who's hosting, is it an charity event, etc.

Thanks and have a great day.

Hey Billy,
Did you hear Christopher Walken is playing Ozzy in the film version of the Motley Crue book The Dirt?
Heh, that will be worth the price of admission.

Billy,
The world needs more people like you. Thanks for given us a peak into your life.
I for one really enjoy reading about what is going on with you and your bands. Without trying to sound scary it makes me feel like an insider or a part of it.

Thanks and Peace to you,

Matt S.

Peebs- where is the show available for download?

It was filmed and what a fantastic show to film. It's available for download

Omen 666 - good remake, hope you enjoy it. Mia Farrow did a fine job.

Damn...a CF show I can't get into. Double damn! So close and yet so far. Enjoy Billy I'm sure you'll do a kick ass show as always! Is it December 7th yet???

everyone check this video out now!!! please.

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=1305057889

billy you should look at that too

You can download last nights show at www.instantlive.com

I'm not sure how much it is or how big the file would be (which is why I didn't dowload it) but the HD DVD of the Irving Plaza show will be on sale 2/27/07.

hiya! love to you billy, love to the gang. :group hug:
not going to write much, i'm in a taking the piss mood. you know those moods. been like that since the family party.

anyway, zip pe de do dah.

Love
Lisa
xxxx

Crazy Bee, Thursday's show is a benefit for my new charity effort Children Urgently Needing Taco Salads, that I founded with Ellen Degeneres and Rosie O'Donnell. As you may know, a properly made taco salad incorporates all components of the four food groups (meat, dairy, vegitable and grains) - making it the ideal meal for starving children worldwide.

Thanks for the tip OldSchool - so let's see, they're either playing at Benito's on Santa Monica or perhaps the Taco Bell on Western.

Hey Billy,
WHat's Ozzy up tp these days?

Ya man! It's like verything is so wide open... Anything can happen.

Billy,
Don't forget to charge the batteries tonight so your camera will be ready to give us a vblog from Thursday's performance!!!

News riffs, always a good thing.
Hump day almost over here..on to Thursday

I know I've been quiet lately, but I love being a part of this community as well. And Amen to your comment regarding the internet/music industry. Power to the people!!

Hi Billy and every1. Just saying hello and hopefully all is well~~ peace, clk

I finally got my computer back up and running (minus sound 4 now) but yeah, I love it. :)

You so hit the nail on the head about the major labels doing nothing for the bands. You see hardly little or no promo for albums anymore. It really sucks. The internet, fan sites, communities, the people that post the messages on all the boards etc. Is the best promotion going these days. I'll use this for an example, I did not know a thing about the Def Leppard Yeah! album until i read your blog about it, on this site. The labels sure dont promote bands anymore,especially a band like Leppard or any rock act for that matter. Great post ! I totally agree with your insight regarding the consumer and the internet. You are so right on. Play some Neurotic Outsiders for me on CFR. Only kidding man. Cheers,Billy

G'day all ~ lots of serious life keeping me away from www lately so it's nice to come in here & read so many friendly comments.
Biggie hugs to you all!

Hope there's a little part of you that misses the crazy family up front tonite Billy but have fun wherever CF are playing.

@Alec ~ your solo rawked mate! & stay safe!

Hey Billy, take a look at INDIE1031.com for some cool shots of the Union Station show a few back with Secret Machines. Quite good. Peace, clk

I have many, many more shots but I have to be at work at 8:00 a.m. and I'm a little tired. This weekend I shall stay home and work on finishing TPC, CF, and RHCP. night

http://www.flickr.com/photos/wendybird/sets/72157594379796087/

AWESOME PICS as usual Wendy!!!!!!

Gurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrl when are you going pro???

billy how would you feel about a CD newsletter being started up.....interviews and questions for the band...picked by us and then sent out to all members of the community???
hence then keeping everyone updated and saving time for yourself in the process?

Billy and fam,
Ticket info for Camp Freddy gig December 7th at Avalon
http://www.wantickets.com/?req=event&e_id=21642

Presale starts at noon today!!
love,
jezzi

I bought my tix already Jezzi. I don't know how but it processed and charged my card so I would get on it asap. :) It is gonna freaking rock. I missed last years show (could not get tix) so I am a very happy woman this a.m. ;) Viva Camp Freddy!

Hey Billy, who do you guys have lined up to guest at the CF show on 12/7 at Avalon? I'm really looking forward to seeing you guys rock again!

I can't seem to find where to purchase. Was it a short presale and now it starts again tomorrow?

Rob, simply click on the link above and you will be right there. Choose the number of tix you need etc, gotta run Jonesy is coming on. peace,clk

Thanks Carly, it was me, Beth asking. I swear I clicked on that link for 20 minutes and it kept saying they go on sale tomorrow the 18th.
This time I got thru and got my tix. Thanks for the heads up.!!!

Got my tix. Bringing concert virgins again. Ah the joy!