Wizzle World: August 2008

20080829

Liam @ Heathrow + Noel and Phelps in the same NYC weekend?

i was groggy, in pajamas, and wearing my "Pete Doherty is innocent shirt." thus i didn't say hi. still dope nonetheless.

almost as cool as THIS is going to be.

i was planning on chilling in miami land for september. but oasis + if anyone can get me into Michael Phelps on SNL that Saturday, I will owe you for life.

20080828

i'm so watching this

Phelps to appear on "SNL"

http://www.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idUSN2850473520080828

20080825

OMG Liam Gallagher, not kidding

Soooo, I just arrived at Heathrow and who was ahead of me in the security line? Liam Gallagher and Andy Bell. Score!

I took a pic, but my camera cord is in my checked bag. Oh well, you'll have to wait until NYC.

Enjoy an awkward moment between Liam and Carson Daly on TRL in the meantime.

Really, what are the odds? How awesome? However, I didn't get to see my soulmate Noel on this trip. Next time!

JESUS SPOTTED + Hooray for The Cho Show

This is a bold statement, but this particular trip to the magic UK has potentially been my best ever. Thanks to all of you involved.

However, while sitting down to a full (v) English breakfast at the K West Kanteen, with Amanda, a legit Britpop star finally walked by us. Jay Darlington, who is Oasis' keyboard player ! ! !

He looks like Jesus. Nuff said on that. Bonus Britpop fact: Jay was also in Kula Shaker, one of my all time fave 90's Britpop bands. "Tattva" is a classic.

Also, I finally had a chance to sit down and watch the first episode of The Cho Show. Absolutely amazing, hilarious, stunning, and groundbreaking. I laughed and cried. Check it.

20080822

Braless and Britpopping in London

I loathe wearing a bra and Amanda loves wearing ONLY a bra. To each their own.

Either way, Amanda's sold-out performance was absolutely stunning last night. Way to go AP. If you weren't able to get a ticket, you can come back and visit when Ms. Palmer headlines KoKo on 10/10 with additional musicians, performance artists, and our classic crew. That will be extra special for me as I used to work at MTV, right down the road in Camden Town. Memories! AND the last time I was at KoKo, it was for NOEL GALLAGHER SOLO ACOUSTIC. Sickest night ever. I was going to link to a youtube clip of said 2006 show, but that is too easy. Instead I stumbled from a great clip of Noel playing "Talk Tonight" at my first Oasis show ever! January 17th, 1998. I will never forget that date. Mel and I stood outside for 6 hours in winter to get in the front row of the Rosemont Horizon (now renamed The Man center in various incarnations). I know in the hardcore universe of Oasis fandom, that is a late date for a first show. However, I was 15 and when the band came to town a few years prior when I was in middle school (in which I was as obsessed as ever), I had the 11-12 Wisconsin State Swimming Championships and alas couldn't go to The Rave. At least I think I won a few events. The next 10 years would make up for it though as I've had the honour of seeing Noel and the band over a dozen times in various countries. And my obv life highlight of Noel dedicating "Don't Look Back In Anger" to me in Germany in 2005. BEST MP3 EVER.

Sorry, no matter how many times I've been here, UK visits bring out the uber hardcore Anglophile in me....

Anyway, we are having a blast clowning around one of my hometowns, although I have seen only emo bands and no Britpop stars staying at the good ole K West. Sigh. But oh oh oh, breaking news, Sean Francis just sent me the new Verve album. Yessssss.

Hopefully that feeling will be additionally enhanced by any sort of Pete Doherty spotting tomorrow @ Reading. Oh and Michael Phelps will be in London this weekend too. Score!

Update: Two minutes into the new Verve album, I love it already. Shocker!

20080821

Billary Merch

Pop culture, merch, the 90's, and political rock stars are all things that I love. Thus, I was genuinely excited to go to the Bill Clinton Museum store in Little Rock, Arkansas.

What was I doing in Arkansas? Visiting Fairfield Bay, of course.

Although I was a little disappointed with Slick Willy's merch and the lack of an intern memorial, Jesse assisted in pointing out a few of our fave items.

In the end, even my Barack-worshiping brother had to admit that Billary broke down "cool" barriers for the Obamas by playing sax on era-appropriate media such as The Arsenio Hall Show. Omg, watch that clip. Aresenio says that Bill has more people in his posse than Hammer. AWESOME!

Though, even Bill has to be impressed with Barack's bodysurfing.

Off to London land! xo

20080811

Teamwork

Whether you're a swimming fan or not, everyone should be able to appreciate a come from behind race like this. So sick! Jason Lezak is a new Wizzle World Hero. And Garrett is from Wisconsin. Hooray! I love French food and all, but can't help taking a little joy in the stunned faces of the French relay team.

And for those of you in NYC tonight, come see MY team tonight @ Amanda Palmer's Spiegeltent show. Reggie Watts is opening and it will be a blast.

20080810

Hi New York, I've missed you

20080807

Psycho in San Fran

I meant to take a picture of the weed store by The Great American Music Hall. It's a cliche but seeing the signs are still a novelty for travelers from the liberal, but slightly more uptight northeast. Or of the stunning landscapes that always make me wonder if I should spend a few months living here sometime. Even of the perfectly poached eggs and avocado Amanda and I had over breakfast.

Instead I have a picture of Psycho Dave, which is exciting in it's own way.

Dave's a good tour roommate. Especially since I like my alone time and he likes experiencing the local culture, often discovering new bars and friends. (I'm usually a good wingwoman for him but have an 8 AM flight tomorrow). Dave also has the ability to randomly talk to someone outside of the hotel and it happens to be Greg Dahl, our good friend Bart's brother.

Sadly, I'm only visiting team WKAP for a few shows, but they were a nice warm up/preview for many in this family and community.

Staying @ The Clift makes me thing of Northeastern University St. Stephen Street dorm alum, Ron Almgren who apparently is not a concierge here anymore. Where are you Ron? Find me on a social network or two!

See you in Brooklyn tomorrow.
xo

20080805

Good Morning from L.A.

I've never been much of an LA fan. The cars, the smog, the fake tits, etc.

However, whenever I'm in town, I'm reminded of Katie Kay, Josh Frankfort, avocados, sushi, pools, sunshine, and gorgeous views such as the one provided by our amazing lodging.

And although fictional, Frances McDormand's house/studio in Laurel Canyon RULES.

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From Lolla to LaLa Land

Radiohead and NIN were amazing as usual and all that. Bri and I have seen NIN around 30 times (I'll get an official number at some point). They're kind of a jam-band sometimes. Seriously.

But I was way more excited to hang with peeps like Sabrina, Mommy White, BriAnna Olson (aka Trent Reznor's soulmate), and the always lovely Matt and Jenny.