California Gold

CALIFORNIA GOLD DISCOVERED IN COSMO’S VAULT

 

Two legendary rock musicians, Doug Clifford and Bobby Whitlock joined forces with a host of incredible players to create a gem that is finally being released on September 9.

 

Pre-order/pre-save link : https://orcd.co/DougCliffordCaliforniaGold

 

Doug “Cosmo” Clifford, the iconic Creedence drummer, has a treasure trove of unreleased recordings he’s produced over the years, all safely stored in Cosmo’s Vault.

 

This past summer he re-discovered what he thought was a long-lost album called California Gold. It features Bobby Whitlock on lead vocals, singing 10 original songs he and Cosmo co-wrote together.   The album was recorded at the infamous "Cosmos Factory" and various other San Francisco Bay Area studios and the result is indeed a newly unearthed treasure.

 

The rock luminaries joined forces to create a perfect good time rock-n-roll record.   Doug Clifford is known for his powerful drum style in one of the most popular American bands from the late 60s and early 70s, Creedence Clearwater Revival.  Co-founder of Derek & The Dominos, Bobby Whitlock is well known to rock fans, critics and music aficionados.  As well as being a singer/songwriter, guitarist and Hammond B-3 player, the musician has enjoyed his own string of hits in collaboration with Eric Clapton including “Layla,” “Bell Bottom Blues,” "Tell The Truth" and more.  

 

Doug and Bobby gathered other top shelf musicians along their journey including producer/writer and bassist extraordinaire, Donald "Duck" Dunn who ushered in the sounds of Stax and played bass on literally thousands of recordings. Other musicians include Tom Miller on bass and David Vega and Mike O’Neill on guitar.

 

The songs are a combination of roots rock and melodic blues, all natural with no filler. Whitlock’s powerful and distinctive vocals are in top form and Cosmo’s drumming is rock solid, stretching beyond his well-known Creedence grooves. 

 

For reasons that shall remain a mystery, California Gold was somehow lost in time. But now that the album has been re-discovered, perhaps its time is here and now. 

 

The California Gold release date for streaming and downloads is Sept. 9 via Cliffsong Records, distributed globally by BFD/The Orchard. CD available for pre-order now at https://orcd.co/DougCliffordCaliforniaGold

 

Chic Out!

Chic!
Anne Hathaway

 "One, two, Ah, freak out! Le freak, c'est chic" - Le Freak, Chic

Spying Anne Hathaway out and about in NYC made me think of the phrase from the song Le Freak above. Except I would insert the word chic for freak.

There is something seriously amazing about the simplicity of Anne's outfit that is oh so chic at the same time.

I mean, flared leg jeans, a standard issue black top, add silver boosts to make it well, eye catching and, ya know, chic!

Thus today why don't we all try to Chic Out! with Anne by wearing our usual basics for the day but adding one simple practical item that puts it over into another realm with it.

Strike a pose there's nothing to it Minions...

Hey ho, let's go!!! 

Anne on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/annehathaway/?hl=en   

Tie One On

All Hail Pee Wee Herman!

It's finally here, the day you wait for all year long! "Yes" it's finally National Bow Tie Day!!! Yay!!!

JK, you were more than likely unaware of this day at all. But it's Sunday Funday and, well it's fun so WTF not? I ask you? I asked please answer, oh well...

Here to get in on the frivolity is none other than the man, the myth and red bow tie wearer Mr. Pee Wee Herman.

Pee Wee made his red bow tie his signature and he's an icon who has lasted decades. 

Thus we celebrate National Bow Tie day by honoring the King Of The Nerds.

All Hail Pee Wee!!!

National Bow Tie Day on the WWW -

https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/bow-tie-day/

The Rundown Kreeps

 

Los Angeles Ska/Punk Trio Rundown Kreeps’ Pay Homage To The Beatles' 'Help!' In New Video "NOLA” Tour Dates Announced; Playing Fest on October 27

Watch the video here.

"This one combines sugar-sweet bubblegum pop melodies and punk energy in a Ramonesy fashion- Brooklynvegan

""NOLA" observes and compares the theme of escapism in relation to the banality of everyday life. Whether it's work stress, financial struggle, emotional hurt, or the hunger to accomplish a dream; we're all either running towards or away from somewhere. Recorded and mixed by Jonathan Mireles (audio engineer for Travis Barker as well as Machine Gun Kelly's "Tickets to My Downfall). With this music video we wanted to pay homage to our musical heroes The Beatles; as well as subtly remain on the theme of escapism. The idea is that instead of making a video in which the subject matter is asking for help; we'd remake the "Help!" music video as close to shot for shot as possible". -Rundown Kreeps "NOLA" Music Video https://youtu.be/F3aOLeOxK2g Stream the track here: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Tidal Formed in 2009, LA-based trio Rundown Kreeps perform amped-up melodic Punk Rock with heavy dashes of frantic Ska, punk backbeats, and twangy vibes to keep audiences moving across a variety of dance floors. Rundown Kreeps have completed several tours throughout the Southwest, Pacific Northwest, and Hawaii and have shared stages with notable acts like The Toasters, Reel Big Fish, Nekromantix, Buck-O-Nine, The Wierdos, The Phenomenauts, and Mustard Plug, to name a few. All of Rundown Kreeps' past catalog of music is available on Apple Music, Spotify, Rhapsody, Tidal, Google Play, Pandora, YouTube and more! Catch the band on tour in Sept.October. See dates below. Social Media: Website- www.rundownkreeps.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RundownKreepsLA Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rundownkreeps/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/rundownkreeps

"Hold Me Closer"

Britney & Elton

T.G.I.F! Honestly I can't think of a better week to kick off this weekend than with the official audio to Hold Me Closer by Elton John and one Ms. Britney Spears.

FYI it's Britney's first new music since 2016 and her first since being free of her conservatorship.

Well it's good and kudos to Sir Elton for understanding the assignment -

Hit it at the video below Minions!!!

Michael's Musings

Feeling Madonna, Looking Like Nina Hagen
Michael Shinafelt

This has been an interesting week with many things to ponder and new and exciting challenges. Ones that bring you into inner space and outer space. Some things that used to seem intimidating now seem like a welcome stranger, other things that were comforting now seem useless.

And all I really wanted to do was Vogue, damn it!

When I saw Garcelle's of RHOBH son had been trolled on the Internet I had to see what the 411 was. Sadly it was worse than I thought it would be.

I love Barbie Ferreira on Euphoria, she was off the hook the first season. She also had a storyline. Where as season two was more like a cameo. Sad, but not surprised she is dropping out of the show before season three.

You are the aesthetic 

I try to be nonchalant, but under the surface I'm chalant AF!!!

The last face you see before you wake up in a Motel 6 ice-filled bathtub with one of your kidneys missing...Go!

If you write songs about sewing machines does that make you a Singer, songwriter?

Current Mood: Better late than than never

History is not for you to like or dislike. It is there for you to learn from it. Including your own.

Woman Crush of the Week - Blake Lively today's her Birthday after all. HBD Blake!

Put a squirrel in your butt, that's all

Congratulations to those of you who got student loan forgiveness

Remember prudes are people too!

So I got an air fryer, now what?!

Let's collectively get into the groove, yeah that's the ticket

Join Me Here -

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt   

Hump Day & Chill

Here we are Minions a scant 68 days away from Halloween and an even lesser 51 days from the conclusion of the current Halloween trilogy, Halloween Ends.

Honestly I can't decide which one I am more excited for, thus I declare it a tie. Thus let's Hump Day & Chill to my favorite time of the year.

"Yes" in case you didn't know I am a huge horror fan and of all the days of Spooky Season leading up to Halloween.

Also the buzz about Halloween Ends is that takes an entirely different direction than any other Halloween movie ever. Which will hit or miss, fingers crossed it's the former.

So let's give a big Hump Day & Chill to everything Halloween and then some!

Halloween on Wikipedia -

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