Wednesday, March 29, 2017

What Becomes A Punk Legend Most...


Max's Kansas City: 1976 & Beyond 
coming to CD ad Vinyl on May 5th via Jungle Records
 
The original Max's Kansas City 1976 pioneering punk club album, 
extended with an extra 30 tracks and historical notes

Toto, I don't think we're in Kansas anymore
Max's Kansas City is the legendary New York City nightclub that became the focal point for the city's hip artistic community from the late 60's until the early 80's. In its initial period, it was famously often populated by Andy Warhol's Factory crowd, and played host to new artists such as the Velvet Underground, New York Dolls, the Stooges, Bruce Springsteen and countless others. It became a base for jet-setters, glam rockers and celebs, until the scene faded and it shut its doors at the end of 1974.
Reopened in 1975 under new management, Peter Crowley was hired as music director. The new young bands he booked helped spawn, in tandem with CBGBs, the New York City punk scene. In 1976 Peter compiled a studio album of acts associated with the club, Max's Kansas City 1976, to help promote the club. It featured the first released recordings of Suicide, The Fast and Warhol-era veteran Wayne County, whose title-track gave a roll-call of many of the famous acts who'd regularly performed there. 

Now the original album is reissued as Max's Kansas City 1976 & Beyond, greatly extended to 40 tracks on a double-CD and a selection of 25 tracks on a double-LP. As well as the aforementioned Suicide, Fast and Wayne County, the new extended album features the New York Dolls, the Stillettos, the Offs, the Senders, Philip Rambow, VON LMO, Iggy Pop, Knots, Roland Alphonso, Cherry Vanilla, Nico, Joy Ryder, Johnny Thunders & the Heartbreakers and Sid Vicious amongst many others. It includes many previously unreleased tracks and rarities. Compiled by Peter Crowley, who also contributes notes detailing the history of the album. Writer, musician and Max's scenester Jimi LaLumia provides historical overview sleeve-notes along with biographies of the artists in a 20-page booklet.

Jimi LaLumia writes:

"Max's Kansas City 1976 as an expanded edition two record vinyl and double CD collection, celebrates the historic first compilation of recordings by bands that were making big noise in New York City, and, thanks to a hyper active UK music press, around the world in a pre internet, truly underground manner. Melody Maker, a British music weekly, was especially keen on the post Velvet Underground / New York Dolls / Alice Cooper / Iggy & The Stooges scene that was inspiring the most unusual creatures to want to be in bands.

The Max's album was my go to album for months; finally, tracks from Wayne County, Cherry Vanilla, and The Fast... Not to mention Suicide and Pere Ubu. I got introduced to Harry Toledo and the John Collins band: I won't go into all the details here, because I wrote extensive detailed liner notes for the Jungle Records UK re issue coming in May, with additional notes from Peter Crowley, which are worth the price of the album, not to mention all the added extra tracks, so I'll simply say that if you think you know everything about the late 70's downtown scene, some additional reading material and bonus tracks are headed your way."
This item can be pre-ordered via MVD Shop or on Amazon

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Tom Connan's "Beautiful Day"

Boy Toy
Tom Connan 
Hello Minions, we exchange energy once again! Here is the latest from the world of Entertain Me...

My buddy Tom Connan recently released his latest single Beautiful Day. I thought to myself, I bet readers would like me to pry a little and get some insight into Tom's personal life by revealing what five things would constitute a Beautiful Day for him.

Yep, the giver in me is present and accounted for, I did just that. Let me tell you Tom is quite the randy one, here is his idea of a perfect Beautiful Day!

1) Make love,
2) Drink a glass of Malbec,
3) Write a melody,
4) Have a walk alone at night,
5) Come back home and make love again

So juicy! Check out the video for Beautiful Day after the leap!


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Monday, March 27, 2017

Just Because...Ashley Graham

Strike A Pose
Ashley Grham
When it comes to being a boss model as you can see Ashley Graham does not mesh around.

The plus size model was werking it for the cameras in Hollywood this past week shooting a campaign for her line of swimsuits.

I love Ashley! So got the look, not to mention the bod, confidence and take no prisoners attitude. No wonder she is successful as she is.

She was especially hawt in the latest incarnation of America's Next Top Model on VH-1. Great judge completely fierce and fearless. 

There you have it Ashley Graham, just because I can, and she is worth it!

Ashley on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/theashleygraham/?hl=en 

Sunday, March 26, 2017

Pretty Little Laughers

Laughing Liars
Ashley Benson & Shay Mitchell
With the final ten episodes of the series Pretty Little Liars set to premiere on April 18th, you are going to be seeing a few, or maybe a lot of posts regarding the series on here. Why? Because it is one of my favorite shows and it's my blog and I can write what I want to, so there!

Even though I will miss the girls, it feels like it is time to stop "A"s tyranny after seven great seasons. Here we have two of it's stars Ashley Benson aka Hanna Marin and Shay Mitchell aka Emily Fields, engaging in a laugh while attending PaleyFest in Hollywood.

For those of you not in the loop PaleyFest is an annual television festival hosted by the Paley Center in Los Angeles. Ashley and Shay were there to participate in, what else? A panel on what to expect from the final season of Pretty Little Liars

What secrets did they spill? Wouldn't you like to know...click on EW link below for the 411!

http://ew.com/tv/2017/03/25/pretty-little-liars-paleyfest-season-7b/  

Saturday, March 25, 2017

Spider-Man Has To Pee

Spider, No Fly
Andrew Garfield
Think playing a superhero in a big budget movie is all shits & giggles? Well you thought wrong! 

Andrew Garfield for example when asked how they could improve his Spider-Man costume stated: "We're going to make it easier for me to piss" 

Yes, the plight of peeing in a superhero costume is real. Apparently the one thing that never crosses anyone's mind who designs them is how the actor wearing one is going to relieve themselves.

Nope, the only thought that goes into the outfit is how tight they can make it and how good it looks on the thespian wearing it. 

Sort of makes one want to "Just Say No" to playing one of these dynamic beings, doesn't it?

Can you imagine if for some reason you contracted food poisoning while on set and...I'll leave you with that image, because of the giver I am.

Happy Saturday and may the piss be with you! 

Andrew on IMDB:
www.imdb.com/name/nm1940449/  

Friday, March 24, 2017

Jan Fonda, Vibrator Saleswoman

Feels So Good Inside
Jane Fonda
On the upcoming season of Grace and Frankie Jane Fonda gave Ellen the 411 that her character becomes a vibrator saleswoman. Yes, you read that correctly, call it fitness for the over seventy set?

On the plus side the directions are in large print so they are easily legible. Jane cried uncle and admitted to trying out all different kinds of Joy Toys for season three research. 

You go Jane Fonda! I hope to look and feel as good as you do at 78!

On that note I leave this for you on the floor as it were. 

T.G.I.F! I hereby decree this, use it or lose it Friday

Your mission this weekend, should you have the balls to accept it is to Bend It Like Fonda.

Cheers! 

Tweet with Jane at:
https://twitter.com/janefonda  

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Michael's Musings

Scruff
Michael Shinafelt
"Shout, shout, let it all out, these are the things I can do without, Come on, I'm talking to you, come on" - Shout, Tears For Fears

It's Springtime for Hitler, and the rest of us, hooray!


You've heard of a monthly visitor, well I have a weekly visitor. Yes, bingo, here it is! That time of the week were I get to say what's on my mind and more than likely what's on a lot of yours as well.


File this one under anger management, time to release the Kraken! That was an example of phrase you would use to define the word euphemism, ready? Let's go crazy!!!!


Erika Jayne's breakdown on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills was so staged. How staged was it? It was so staged that the diplomatic and peaceful Eileen Davidson was the gasoline to an already lit fire. With a comment that was so out of character for her to say to anyone, let alone Erika.


Take your life and make it the best story in the world. Don't waste that shit.


A homeless man fist bumped me this past week, and the world keeps turning.


Be someone that makes you happy. That way you can fuck yourself.


Spring has sprung


Ivanka Trump will serve as her father's "eyes and ears" in other words a service dog.


I love Trade Joe's Wasabi Mayonnaise 

Trump Care is like Trump University, except you die.


Since we now know Microwaves are intrusive and pry into your personal business I have named my Eden. After Eden Sassoon on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.


My ideal weight is Tom Hardy is on top of me


Apparently my dick has something to do with Katy Perry's latest single. I was as surprised to find this out as you are right now.


TTFN, until next week!


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