Michael's Musings

Don't Worry,  I Bite
Michael Shinafelt

We meet again my faithful minions. Yesterday was International Women's Day and it was also my Mom's 78th Birthday. Coincidence? Probably, but from where I sit it was kismet.

So, it's that time again to see things from my unique POV and take the good and take the bad and there you have my facts of life. Be brave little buckaroos...!

Even though I gave my Mom well wishes on her Birthday yesterday another shout out to her today since she got the extra momentum from it landing on International Women's Day. She's my Mom hear her roar!

I have so many amazing women who have influenced my life that I can't name them all in one column.But I am sure they are aware of who they are, because I let them know. I said it before and I'll say it again, I'm a giver.

Why is it that the current administration is hellbent on taking away Women's Rights? If it wasn't for a woman carrying your sorry ass for nine months you the fuck wouldn't be here!

A shout out to my buddy Tom Connan regarding his current single Beautiful Day. Check it, don't wreck it.

Real men wear plaid, ask any lumberjack you happen to see...

Trivia: The upcoming Sharknado movie bears the title: Sharknado 5, People 0. Did you know after Jaws 2 they were going to originally going to do a parody flick titled: Jaws 3, People 0 starring Bo Derek? The more you know.

Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers once signed an autograph to a woman I know "wake up and smell your pussy burning" 

You're weird, I like you

I had the pleasure of taking spin this past Tuesday sandwiched between two of my favorite women, Shani Bayne & Maresa Wickham, holler!

Everything I wear is Bitch Face. The colors are styling and the style is popping.

Finally I saw a few episodes of Girls. The show made me realize how truly annoying millennials are. Thanks Lena Dunham.

Aren't you glad tomorrow is Friday?

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Memories: All Things Must Pass

My first job in Los Angeles was at the famed Tower Records on the Sunset Strip. I met so many celebrities there most notably the late great David Bowie. I also made a few friends along the way, hey Tammy Laub!

Established in 1960, Tower Records was once a retail powerhouse with 200 stores, in 30 countries, on five continents. From humble beginnings in a small-town drugstore, Tower Records eventually became the heart and soul of the music world, and a powerful force in the music industry. In 1999, Tower Records made an astounding $1 billion. In 2006, the company filed for bankruptcy. What went wrong? Everyone thinks they know what killed Tower Records: The Internet. But that's not the story.

Directed by Colin Hanks, and featuring music icons like Dave Grohl, Elton John and Bruce Springsteen, All Things Must Pass is a feature documentary film examining this iconic company's explosive trajectory, tragic demise, and legacy forged by its rebellious founder Russ Solomon. For seven years, Hanks took on the documentary that lamented and celebrated the Sacramento-based record store that grew from his hometown into an American retail powerhouse.

"I remember buying 'Blood Sugar Sex Magik' by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. It was the informative record for me on my musical path, which I bought at Tower Records," he said.

Variety validated the efforts of Hanks saying the film was "soundly constructed, briskly paced and, in the end, affectingly wistful." 

The DVD can be ordered now at the MVD Shop 

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