Hump Day & Chill

Doing Battle
Farrah Fawcett & Penny Marshall

Remember those Battle of the Network Stars competitions? You know where TV Stars from NBC, CBS & ABC would compete in various sporting events? Yeah, that's the ticket!

Let us Hump Day & Chill in memory of this one time institution with an image of two icons captured together in a moment of time participating in it.

Here is Farrah Fawcett of Charlie's Angels fame and the one and only Laverne, Penny Marshall, straight outts Laverne & Shirley!!!

Hey it doesn't get more iconic than this! The shows and characters they created are still in the public consciousness and in reruns all over the world. 

Sadly both have passed away, but they will never be forgotten.

Less raise a Hump Day & Chill glass as a toast to this...Cheers!

Battle of the Network Stars on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Network_Stars

Good Vibes Only

Farrah Fawcett & Jenny Agutter 

Today I need Good Vibes Only please, Thank You!!! Thus when I came across this photo of Farrah Fawcett and Jenny Agutter on the set of the 1976 movie Logan's Run, well it gave me all the feels that I need to get me through the day!!!

Not only did I see this movie in theaters when it first came out, I was a fan of Farrah's (who wasn't? She was a once in a lifetime beauty and star.)

The two of them look like they were having such a good time in this moment and you can feel the positive energy flowing between them towards one another.

So channel your inner Farrah & Jenny today Minions.

It's all about Good Vibes!

Logan's Run on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan%27s_Run_(film)

Happy Easter, Bunny!

Got Basket?
Farrah Fawcett

Every year we celebrate Easter and every year I find some sort of image to commemorate it. Usually something that's functional and uninspired. Well this year I struck Easter Egg gold when I came across this photo of the late beauty, actress Farrah Fawcett.

"Yes" Minions this year I celebrate Easter with a photo of Ms. Fawcett dressed as the Easter Bunny! OK, maybe she was dressed as a Playboy Bunny, if that's the case how much more fun is that?!

So break out out your Cadbury Eggs, go on that Easter Egg hunt and drink Mimosas, yeah, it's that kind of a day...

Happy Easter!

Farrah on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farrah_Fawcett  

Happiness Happens Day

Today is National Happiness Happens Day, smiles everyone, smiles! Thus to celebrate I thought I would bequeath to you on this Saturday, August 8th 2020 one of the most iconic smiles ever, Ms. Farrah Fawcett.

"Yes" this is the best selling poster of all time clocking in at 12 million copies, it came out in 1976. What better way to celebrate this day, Farrah had a one of a kind electricity and one of the happiest smiles ever, and since a spoonful of happiness is something we could all use at present well...Woot here it is!

National Happiness Happens Day is Celebrated annually on the founding date of the Society of Happy People (formerly known as the Secret Society of Happy People—but why keep that a secret?), which you can join for free.

So c'mon get happy!!!

The Farrah Fawcett poster on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farrah_Fawcett_red_swimsuit_poster  

Michael's Musings

Lord Won't You Buy Me A Mercedes Benz?
Michael Shinafelt

"It's obvious you hate me though I've done nothing wrong..." - People Are People, Depeche Mode 

This lyric sums up the week and the world at present perfectly right now. I don' feel the need to extrapolate on that. If you think I should, please remove yourself from this column and go do something productive, preferably without a white hood over your head.

Movin' on up...way up!

"In the more relaxed circles of Hell, you spend eternity opening and re-opening the fridge to see if something delicious has magically appeared" - Krista Allen

Is it wrong that I laugh sometimes during Law & Order: SVU?

Kylie Jenner having a midlife crisis at 19 - first world problems, yawn

Congratulations to my friend Mike Clifford his cover of "What A Wonderful World" has been #14 on the Los Angeles Jazz Chart 3 weeks in a row!!! Mike at: https://www.facebook.com/MikeCliffordsWonderfulWorld/

I like tacos and having my butt smacked

Had dinner with my BFF Brittney last Thursday @ El Coyote. Was then informed we missed the anniversary of Sharon Tate's last meal there by a day. The more you know. 

Farrah says: No drinks outside

Walk like an Egyptian, and F#ck like a drifter

I had 2 items in the 10 items or fewer line. Got behind a guy who had considerably more than 10. I cut in front of him and said "Have anything to say about that?"

Don't dream it, be it - words of wisdom from The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Apparently my bitchy level is comparable to a panther. I resemble that assessment.

We are enlightened 

Join me on a journey, won't you? at:

https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/MShinafelt 

Capital Cities On The Move

Photo: Eliot Lee Hazel 

In case you are wondering where I'll be tonight, it's at The El Rey seeing Capital Cities....

IN A TIDAL WAVE OF MYSTERY,

CAPITAL CITIES’ DEBUT ALBUM, IS OUT !

“SAFE AND SOUND” HITS NUMBER 1 AT MODERN ROCK THIS WEEK!

BAND PERFORMS ON “CONAN” THIS THURSDAY, JUNE 6

AND “JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!” ON JULY 10

TOUR INCLUDES SOLD-OUT JUNE 6 & 7 SHOWS AT LA’S EL REY THEATRE & NUMEROUS FESTIVAL DATES, INCLUDING BONNAROO

In A Tidal Wave Of Mystery, Capital Cities’ debut album, was released today by Capitol Records, in partnership with Lazy Hooks. The group will make its national television debut on“Conan” this Thursday, June 6, and perform on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on July 10.

Produced by founders/frontmen Ryan Merchant and Sebu Simonian – two Los Angeles-based jingle writers who met on Craigslist  – In A Tidal Wave Of Mystery includes the multi-format radio smash “Safe and Sound,” which is Number 1 at the Modern Rock format, Top 20 at Triple A and within the Top 40 at Top 40 radio. Praised by RollingStone.com for the way it merges “high-energy dance beats with unbridled optimism and joy,” “Safe and Sound” has already sold more than 260,000 copies and is featured on the NOW 45 compilation.

The videos that Capital Cities has made for “Safe and Sound” have more than 4 million views cumulatively. The latest – lensed by Grady Hall (Beck, Modest Mouse), a writer-director and creative director at GRAMMY®-winning Motion Theory – is being played on MTV, MTV2, Teen Nick, Fuse, Music Choice, Palladia, mtvU and MTV Hits. 

The New York Times’ website premiered In A Tidal Wave Of Mystery in the week leading up to is release, which also features the tracks “Kangaroo Court”, “I Sold My Bed, But Not My Stereo” and “Farrah Fawcett Hair” which features Andre 3000.  Capital Cities’ songs have been heard on “American Idol,” “TODAY” and the Iron Man 3 soundtrack as well as in promotional campaigns for HBO, Smart Car, Microsoft and more than half a dozen other spots.

Capital Cities brings its “Dancing With Strangers” headline tour home this week, playing two sold-out shows at L.A.’s El Rey Theatre on June 6 and 7. All proceeds from the June 7 show will go to MusiCares and A Place Called Home. The band will also perform at numerous festivals, including Bonnaroo, Firefly, Summerfest andKanrocksas.

Capital Cities – Upcoming Tour Dates

6/5        Anaheim, CA                             House of Blues                                                    SOLD OUT        

6/6        Los Angeles, CA                         El Rey Theatre                                                    SOLD OUT

6/7        Los Angeles, CA                        El Rey Theatre                                                    SOLD OUT

6/8        Oceanside, CA                SPF 949 @ Junior Seau Oceanside Pier Ampitheatre

6/13      Manchester, TN              Bonnaroo Music Festival

6/14      Miami Beach, FL              Bardot

6/18      St Petersburg FL                          The State Theatre
6/19      Jacksonville, FL                            Jack Rabbits
6/21      Atlantic City, NJ                          The Social @ Revel Resort & Casino

6/23      Dover, DE                                  Firefly Music Festival – Dover International Speedway

6/24      Lancaster, PA                  Chamelon Club

6/25      Columbus, OH                           The Basement

6/27       Milwaukee, WI                            Summerfest

6/28      Kansas City, MO             Starlight Theatre

6/29      Chicago, IL                     Q87.7 WKQX PiQniQ

7/7        Kelowna, BC                   Keloha Festival

7/13      Philadelphia, PA              WRFF Summer Block Party

7/31      Toronto, ON                  Edgefest

8/1        New Haven, CT              Toad’s Place

8/2        Montreal, QC                 Osheaga Music and Arts Festival – Parterre Parc Jean Drapeau

8/17      Sterling Heights, MI          MoPop Music Festival - Freedom Hill Amphitheatre

8/25      Monterey, CA                 First City Festival – Monterey County Fairgrounds

8/30      Chicago, IL                     North Coast Music Festival

8/31      Calgary, AB                    Xfest – Fort Calgary

9/1        Edmonton, AB                Sonic Boom Festival – Northlands Park

10/26    Las Vegas, NV                 Life Is Beautiful Festival

11/2      Los Angeles, CA              The Greek Theatre (opening for Two Door Cinema Club)

For more about Capital Cities, please visit:

www.capitalcitiesmusic.com

www.facebook.com/capitalcities
www.twitter.com/capitalcities

R.I.P: Gore Vidal

OK, I know Gore Vidal was a great author and playwright, but what I will always remember him for is that he inspired one of the most awesome train wrecks of a movie based on his novel "Myra Breckinridge" I want to read the actual book one day, but until that time comes...

We have one of the best bad movies ever made, which brought many delights outside of the actual cinematic work itself, a very public cat fight between the ever gorgeous Raquel Welch and the late great Mae West... film critic Rex Reed's acting debut, not to mention the film debut of a young beautiful woman named Farrah Fawcett, may she too rest in peace.

Gore Vidal, was a literary and political trouble maker, something he was quite proud of...may his legacy live on.

TV Watch: "Charlie's Angels"

Now that my very favorite show on TV, "True Blood" has come to an end for another year (yes, waiting does suck!) what is a pseudo TV fan to do...?

Well here is a show that I grew up with, "Charlie's Angels." It is no secret that it is getting a re-boot as a TV series (for the sophomore time).

After two great, tongue in cheek movies starring two of my favorites,  Drew Barrymore (Executive Producer of the films and the TV show) & one of the best comedic actresses around Cameron Diaz, I have, I don't want to say high hopes, but expectations to be entertained with a new twist (like the movies) on an old, but loved series.

I remember as a kid watching the Angels jiggle their way through many adventures, my favorite Angel of all time was of course Farrah Fawcett. Her hair was almost like a supporting character in the series, it was pure camp heaven!

Who knows what to expect from the 3rd incarnation of this classic, that being stated I will be watching tonight to see how it plays out....how about you?