iPad Blues

I swear I'm going to blog more once I have an iPad. Still waffling on whether or not I want/need 3G.

Walter and I toured 71 Garfield again and are getting ready for the opening:



Our nospectacle performance from Movement 2008 has been archived: have a listen here.

MetroTimes Blowout

I have been attending the MetroTimes Blowout since I was a wee (underage) lass. In fact, one of my former bands, The Anarchestra, played at Motor one year. I remember bringing a vintage drum machine, hand percussion, the spring reverb guitar amp my Grandpa gave me and some sheets of plastic that made springy, thunderous noises.

This is year number 13 for the Blowout. It would be nice if someone could coordinate some other fest-style events in Hamtramck, but during the summer so that it would be ideal weather for biking from venue to venue. I'd like to see more events during the day. I'm talking an all ages event at a coffeehouse (artists giving lessons or workshops for the younger generations) or ambient noise brunch where you might chill and read a book...anyway.

We went out last night to see a few bands at Painted Lady, Baker Streetcar and Gates of Columbus Hall. I wasn't terribly thrilled with the lineup (I'm getting old and jaded) but I saw two bands that I really liked. Bloodbird and Black Lodge, I'm talking to you. You made me dance.

My mechanical heart, how it tears me apart

So it's February and I've thus far completed or attempted some New Year's Resolutions:

1. 100+ pushups √
2. Read more (started reading more, added a GoodReads widget on the right)
3. Took the lousy math exam and failed by 2 lousy points.
4. Rode my BMX on ramps, half and quarter pipes. Can almost do a manual.
5. Been working on some mixed media collage things that will be shown sometime in March. Check here for further details.

I found a 6 pack of 35mm film while digging through some old memories. I also have some medium format film laying around collecting dust, as well as my Mamiya 645E which has been used approximately 3 times.

6. I am going to try a new process where I make sounds and art simultaneously and see what the results are. I would like to produce some sounds and get them heard round the world.

7. My diet and sleep schedule have both been really wonky due to ongoing tinnitus and TMJ. I'm forcing myself to eat breakfast as of today and I will go to the Ear, Nose and Throat doctor to get my ailments assessed.

After reading this manifesto posted by my pal Mike Burnlab, I've decided that this hypercommunication has got to stop. Unlinked my YouTube account from Twitter. Unlinking autofeeds from my @trebly Twitter (private account) altogether. @jennpaull is more for music and art and is a public feed so I don't mind sharing my top weekly artists from Last.fm...

I don't mind having the widgets on my blog because at least they aren't invasive. If you're visiting my blog, you're probably interested in what I have to share.

What I need to do is revamp my website so that people can go to each of my "social networks" or what have you without having to be bombarded by duplicate posts if they are following me on more than one service. The purpose of my website should be to showcase my artwork and to direct people to my items of interest.



:: I'm watching you... whatchoo gonna do? ::

Cyberoptix TieLab 2010 show

Here are some shots from Bethany Shorb's opening at 323 East. She makes rad ties, scarves and even BOW TIES. Plus I think it's cool to repurpose airbags.

2010 Resolutions

Danjee Flesh Nation

and a few of Masters of Astrocuda at the New Way Bar in Ferndale.

The Few Records 1 Year Anniversary at the Magic Stick

Please check out theFewRecords.com which I designed :)