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May 09, 2009
Bojon Jazz Fest 2009: Back To Where We Were
wooooooohooooooo!!!!
festbaby festbaby 1-2-3-4, festbaby festbaby 1-2-3...
rip roarin' return to the hallowed grounds of the jazz fest this year. we assembled a quality crew, dropped in like wily veterans, and put the pedal to the metal. max speed pinned the dial... and at least one report had the bojon shuffle running a half step ahead of everybody, and a half hour behind the rest.
Bojon Jazz Fest 2009 Photo Gallery
the fest has been magical for us over the years, and it's hard to ever call one year any better than the others. we've been there for perfect conditions, outright monsoons, dave mathews for the masses, widespread for the heads, zz top for the carp, john mayer for the teeny-boppers... we've cavorted in misting tents, horse stables, porta-potties, elevators, grandstands, and school auditoriums.
the net net of it all? well, we've ceased talking about ever topping a previous year. in fact, we've come to the realization that all we're trying to do each year is get back to where we were.
and, i'm stoked to report, we got there this year. right back to where we were the last time we were here. which closely resembled the trip before, which was modeled on the year prior. ah yes, home sweet home.
a treat to hang with the usual suspects as well as the extended cadre of fest regulars. the reality of the rest of the year keeps many of us from connecting along the way, but when we reconvene at the fest it's like a time capsule. you pick up the conversation right where you left it and flow through to the next one with refreshing ease.
and BIG props to agent mikey D who made it to the fairgrounds for the first time this year and played it like a pro. he hit is so deep that after the 2am galactic show at Tips, he found his way to a locals bar and had the home team shaking their heads with respect. "How did YOU get here?" was all they could say as they poured him drink after drink on the house.
musical highlights from this year included james taylor and joe cocker on the main stage, amanda shaw & the cute guys (with high school mate, tim robertson on guitar), spoon and wilco on the gentilly stage, and rebirth brass brand, karl denson, and the funky meters for the night shows.
by the time we set sail for the airport we were already plotting our return... and dropping breadcrumbs along the way to make sure we could get right back to that very spot from whence we came...
April 24, 2009
Heading On Down To The Big Easy
charge!!!!!!!
back on track this year to take in the almighty jazz fest.
first weekend this time around... let's get it on!
April 20, 2009
4.20 High Street, Pottstown, PA
take a minute to contemplate and roll another bone with the Toyes [AUDIO]:
- I smoke two joints in the morning, I smoke two joints at night
I smoke two joints in the afternoon, it makes me feel alright
I smoke two joints in time of peace, and two in time of war
I smoke two joints before I smoke two joints, and then I smoke two more
Oh, my daddy he once told me, "Son, you be hard working man"
My mama she once told me, "Son, you do the best you can"
But then one day I met a man who came to me and said
"Hard work good and hard work fine, but first take care of head"
April 12, 2009
Dead Head Hank Lookin' For A Miracle
hoddy body lays proof to the adage that a picture is worth a 1000 words...
March 28, 2009
Cub Prawl Part Deux
backtracking a bit here to cover a rousing little outing that took place at the flip of the calendar a few months back...
paying homage to the original cub prawl that went down many moons ago, a select cadre of intrepid bojon aficionados set off from the upper haight to retrace the charmed path that bounces from pub to pub down through the lower haight, ultimately landing somewhere in the vicinity of city hall.
as tradition dictates, we tipped things off at murio's trophy room. (well, actually, the pre-game debauchery got underway at agent kevlar's flat on page street, but such festivities never make the box score).
off to the races as a glorious sunny day paved the way. not feeling a tremendous obligation to do everything according to the script we hit the ZamZam for some cocktails and were well received...
but then we crossed over to tap martin mack's to keep some things as they were before. but alas, a padlock let us know that not everything twas of the same order.
hmmm, ok then, onward with an open mind and an adventurer's curiosity. and the good sense to pick up the Gold Cane, one of the legendary spots we somehow missed in the original foray.
and then onto club deluxe, another classic that time has not touched.
we hit molotov's in the lower haight but just may have slid past the mad dog in the fog due to the squirrely nature of the situation.
fond memories of yesteryear had us fired up to congregate at the rickshaw stop... but another padlock greeted us abruptly. and we were sad.
ever resilient, we redirected to the absinthe and likely caused a stir.
and, oh yeah, this year's installation had a destination. as good fortune would have it, phil lesh and friends were playing the bill graham auditorium on this particular eve, and we spilled into the show in grand form just in time to catch the insanely talented jackie greene making sweet melody.
book it most righteous. not sure when we prawl again, but this cub is in on board...
March 26, 2009
A Grand Ole Time At Alpine
snow season was a bit scattered this year. weeks of bone dry conditions followed by storms of epic proportions. in the end, probably close to "normal" levels...
be that as it may, our season amounted to a modest effort that took us to a groovy cabin near homewood and two grand days on the slopes at alpine.
agent jimmy nies was our sponsor, and he and his wife, shannon, hooked us up.
ski school was our friend as well, as the ladies bojon joined forces with princess jordyn and had themselves lots o fun.
few vids for the outing:
and a few freeze frames to round it out:
samantha bandolera ballerina...
go pinehurst, go pinehurst...
cassAfras...
i say "good," you say "time"...
March 20, 2009
Jackie Greene.. Tearin' Up The Scene
in many growing circles, it's all about jackie greene these days. this up and coming artist is well on his way. in fact, depending on who you ask, this 27-year-old has already arrived. tours with a who's-who of american roots music - buddy guy, elvis costello, willie nelson, and b.b. king among them - and performances everywhere from the newport folk festival and the monterey jazz festival to bonnaroo, are a strong indicator that brother greene has already been tapped by those who know what's up.
if you don't have it yet, go download his latest album, "Giving Up the Ghost." money-back guarantee on this one.
and if more validation is needed, take Exhibit A: jackie's been chillin' with phil lesh of late and has been playing along with Phil Lesh & Friends. in fact, here's an article worth reading about how phil and jackie came to be friends.
jackie first hit the bojon radar screen last summer when he opened on the main stage the saturday of the Outlands Music Festival. two chords into his set, he caught our ears, and we've been paying attention ever since.
most recently we caught jackie at a sold out show at the Great American Music Hall, one of the sweetest music venues in San Francisco. the show totally ripped, and to top it off jackie was joined by bob weir and phil lesh for his middle set.
here are a couple vids from the scene:
here's the set list from the evening (notice the middle set):
SET ONE
FAREWELL, SO LONG, GOODBYE
NOTHING COMES FROM NOTHING
UPHILL MOUNTAIN
GONE WANDERIN
TORE DOWN
I DON'T LIVE IN A DREAM
THE HOLY LAND
SET TWO (BOB, PHIL, JACKIE)
FRIEND OF DEVIL
DIRE WOLF
PEGGY O
DEEP ELEM
RIPPLE
SET THREE
ANIMAL >
PARCHMAN FARM>
TAXMAN TEASE>
WORKIN MAN BLUES >
ANOTHER LOVE GONE BAD !
SO HARD TO FIND MY WAY*
LORD MISTREATS ME*
GHOSTS OF PROMISED LANDS*
BALLAD OF SLEEPY JOHN*
WHEN YOURE WALKING AWAY*
MEXICAN GIRL*
*W/ Steve Molitz on Keys
//COLD BLACK DEVIL*
//DON'T MIND ME IM ONLY DYING SLOW
and a few more photos from the action:
jackie playing with his band...
riffing with bob weir and phil lesh...
old friends getting their strum on...
jackie tuning into bobby...
phil showing jackie the way...
the other "JG," there in spirit...
jackie jamming with steve molitz of particle...
bravo, my friend. bravo...
March 16, 2009
G Love Lights Up The Warfield
G Love brought his philly-bred, bluesy hip hop back to the warfield last weekend and ran the tables. the band was especially tight this time through, with new bassist timo shanko showcasing madd talent and a charismatic, yet assuming, stage presence.
And G Love himself was at his silky smooth finest as he flowed through his decade+ repertoire of Baby Got Sauce and Cold Beverage mixed with some of his recent tracks off of the Superhero Brother album.
here are a few clips from the scene:
and a couple stills from the night:
Garrett "G Love" Dutton...
three wily veterans...
G on top of his game...
March 06, 2009
Birthdays, Babies, and Bojon
[EDITOR'S NOTE: FOR THOSE SCORING AT HOME, THE BOJON BUZZ HAS BEEN SILENT THE LAST FIVE MONTHS DUE TO A DATABASE GLITCH AT THE HOSTING COMPANY.
BUT ALAS, A CONSULTANT AT ENDEVVER HAS SUCCESSFULLY RESTORED THE DATABASE, AND A NEW HOSTING ARRANGEMENT AT STRANGECODE HAS STABILIZED THE SERVER SITUATION.
NOW, BACK TO OUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED PROGRAMMING...]
whoosh... time marching on as witnessed by a cadre of the bojon elders hitting notable age milestones and the appearance of bojon toddlers at many of the festivities along the way.
but, fortunately, the good times continue to roll as the young at heart willfully find ways to keep things from getting too buttoned up.
lots of good music in the air, more than a few birthday bashes, and the joy that comes from welcoming a new soul to this earth.
a few videos from the scene:
- - san francisco days at the fillmore [VIDEO]
- don paulo and the brazilian bikini team [VIDEO]
- DMB slaying the greek [VIDEO]
along with a collection of action photos:
art arthur and the subgenius...
the mighty browns...
three's company...
vegas, baby, vegas...
bella dangerous...
dmb treat at the greek...
agent_30 relinquishes his title...
four horsemen...
talkin' shop, talkin' smack...
the gals behind the guys...
freddy does oakland...
view from the greek...
shenanigans...
runs in the family...
in the groove at the chalet...
soapbox spectating...
soapbox speedway...
kiss your soapbox goodbye...
charging the chalet...
the ageless willbilly...
mcBryan joins the squad...
mookie goes forteee...
mr. white at the helm...
dazzing the big apple...
you can trust us...
don paulo struts his stuff...
suboptimal.biz board meeting...
what would putin do...
raider nation knockin' at the door...
riley rose and the holding company...
rouge call...
girls night out in NYC...
sing this with me this is 40...
