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September 04, 2007
HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Interesting really - I actually asked tons of people over the three day weekend if they had any idea why there was a holiday, what Labour Day was about, or even if anyone cared!! And no one knew or gave a shit! Like me, all we knew is that Monday was a day off (although according to most people, every day is a day off for us 'entertainment types') - Jen and I actually behaved like we had a holiday! We went to the Malibu carnival (see the pic of us with our prize - a stuffed fish that I won throwing balls into containers!), we went to see The Invasion (the tag line for the movie is 'Dont Show Any Emotion and Don't Sleep' ...... well, they definately cast the movie correctly with the first phrase in mind, and the second phrase went out the window within 30 mins ..... I nodded off quite nicely!!). We attempted to look around The Grove (a kind of Disneylandesque shopping mall in LA) but its been about 105 degrees here so that lasted long enough for us to realize we needed to be inside somewhere!
Camp Freddy Radio was great fun and the Podcast is up on the site now - Donovan and I did the show this week, with a promise from Mr Navarro that he and his Spread partner, Todd Newman, will be running the show next weekend. It will be my turn to hit Vegas as I have a DJ gig outside by the Hard Rock Hotel Pool as part of the weekend long Rolling Stone party. Hence the top gratuitous pic of my wife giving me a kiss at my Avalon DJ gig earlier in the year!! Tons of shit going on that weekend, with Incubus, Linkin Park, 50 Cent, Angels And Airwaves ..... so it will be a quick visit, but with a lot packed in.
Before then, I have a week of varied stuff to look forward to ... a Circus Diablo rehearsal (talking of Diablo, see the piece from an Australian magazine above, sent in by our very own Daniel. Thanks VERY much mate), some video editing for Camp Freddy, more work on a 'film' project that has been ongoing for 6 months now and seems to have momentum (very excited by that one), a wardrobe meeting for the cast of Basement Jack which starts shooting this coming weekend.....just the way I like it. Hopefully we should have some dates appearing soon for Diablo for the last couple of months of 07, and dont forget that September 13th is now officially LOADED day! Our cool video for the first single will be released on NGTV.COM on that day, with an adult version and a PG version for your delectation and delight. Onwards, dear soldiers .......
Peace
Billy
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Posted by vivelerock at September 4, 2007 09:00 AM
Comments
Looking forward to the video! I have yet to check out ngtv, need to do that soon. Love the pics in today's post & thanks to Daniel for The article. Have fun being pulled in every direction possible the next few weeks, months, etc....Take care!
Posted by: Merc957 at September 4, 2007 11:08 AM
Love the stuffed Nemo...You and Jen are too cute!
Labor day (according to the US Labor Dept website) was started because:
"Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country"
So it is to support the American worker. OR give us yet another excuse to BBQ before it gets too cold out.
FYI the first "Labor day" was observed in NYC Sept 5th, 1882. So thank us NY'ers ;-)
Posted by: Robin (Peebs) at September 4, 2007 11:12 AM
Another interesting thing to note is most of the world celebrates Labour Day on May 1. The exceptions seem to be Canada/US (first Monday in Sept) and Australia (either March or October depending on where you live)
Posted by: Hiiku at September 5, 2007 08:27 AM
Glad you have fun with Jen, Billy.
Donovan Jr is awesome but he has no homepage and no myspace. I love him to pieces. He rocks my socks! Don't know if he looks at your blog. He's amazing.
Posted by: Tink182 at September 5, 2007 09:11 AM
billy,
since peebs did a great job of explaining labor day, could you please explain to me( since you are from the uk) what the hell a bank holiday is? i lived in the uk for 2 years and never did figure that one out.
thanks,
leon
Posted by: leon at September 5, 2007 12:31 PM
Peebs,
Hope you took time over the holiday weekend to spiffy up your living room for the arrival of Circus Diablo.
:-)
Posted by: Beth at September 5, 2007 09:18 PM
ha ha Beth.
my livingroom is always ready! ;-)
Posted by: Robin (peebs) at September 6, 2007 08:07 AM
ha bank holliday.......i still havnt figured that out.....
just an excuse for a day off...
Posted by: Paul at September 6, 2007 09:11 AM
`Don't 4get the Lyrics` is the new hit in the game. I love that show!!! East Coast! Listen 2 Dre.
Posted by: Sexy Hot Ass, Up. at September 6, 2007 05:49 PM
Poppin' my head in to say Cheers. Got me a date for the Velvet Revolver show next Saturday. Anyone else going?
BTW... how are the baby cookers doing? Hope all is well with the Baby Diablettes.
Posted by: Kate at September 7, 2007 10:16 PM
Kate - have fun on Saturday sounds like a great bill. June and I are going to VR next Sunday down in Chula Vista. Don't wear out the boys for my show!
Posted by: Beth at September 8, 2007 07:42 AM
Beth... I can't promise that! LOL!
Enjoy our boys!
Posted by: Kate at September 8, 2007 07:48 AM