Well...well...well...it's almost that time again. It is officially Guinness season. 10 days 'til St. Patrick's Day. The 24th Annual Dogtown St. Patrick's Day Parade will take place on Saturday, March 17th. The parade is scheduled to begin at 12:00pm. However, I'd get my ass down there early if you want a prime spot on the parade route. If you were so lucky to get an invite to my celebration, love me because you're hooked up for the day. However, I have goodies to give away to passers by or those who feel like showing their shamrocks. At any rate, the good folks at Guinness have been promoting their drinking season at various Irish pubs and bars across the metro area. Tonight is one of the Guinness Legacy events featuring free appetizers and samples of Guinness products. The Legacy events are private events so hopefully you received your invite if you're a Guinness lover. Other pubs are offering pint glasses, samples, and other goodies on specific nights so check your local hot spots. One can never have enough Guinness gear. The annual city parade will also be held on Saturday, March 17th, but screw the family scene and come on down to Dogtown for the day.
The 2007 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival lineup has been announced. This year's festival is a 3-day.....that's right 3-day mouth watering onslaught of spectacular sound. The Coach. folks once again represent the old school artists such as the Happy Mondays, Crowded House, Rage, the Jesus & Mary Chain, and Sonic Youth. Folks, this is really a phenomenal lineup, and you'll be damn lucky to catch some of these artists live ever again. So do yourself a favor and go for it. I guarantee it to be a weekend to remember. I, for one, will definitely feel some emptiness throughout the last weekend of April since I am officially NOT GOING this year.
Can't make it to Coachella this year? Sink your teeth into this...
Beautiful Bonnaroo in Manchester, TN. The Police.....are you kidding me? As you can see, there are several artists appearing at both festivals. If you're not up for the hike to Cali., then head on down to Manchester for a weekend. This festival, like Coachella, is one of the premier festivals in the country. It's close, affordable, and oodles of fun.
A Weekend in the City is the latest release from Bloc Party. Do yourself a huge favor. Pick it up. Listen to it over & over again. The first single released was "I Still Remember", which is a great song. This is the third and best release from Bloc Party, in my honest opinion. This album along with the entire Bloc Party catalogue is available at Emusic . Sign up and support indie music.
That is all, you dirty buggers!
Have a safe, Guinness fueled St. Paddy's Day!
