FINALLY FRIDAY!!!!!!

Sparks Of Insanity By Vinny "Bond" Marini Friday, November 21, 2008

Remember to come by Monday...we will have music from two new artists and also some music news bout some famous musicians...

Will also be reviewing two new Christmas Albums in the next few weeks and giving them away also! I am actually listening to one of them right now and it is HAWT! Well, as Hawt as a Christmas Album can get that is!


Also taking care of a friend who sent an email asking if I cold collect a grouping of the song "Please Come Home For Christmas"...found 13 versions that are being burned and packaged...I LOVES spreading the joy of TUNEAGE!


This is a new one floating around the bloggosphere, with JAY of "Cynical Ba**ard" and SONGBIRD of "The Ice Box" both posting it yesterday...seemed like a fun thing to do on a Friday, so...simply answer the questions in the comment area:
1. Who are you?
2. Are we friends?
3. Something I have and YOU want?
4. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it.
5. Describe me in one word.
6. What was your first impression of me?
7. Do you still think that way about me now?
8. What reminds you of me?
9. If you could give me anything what would it be?
10. How well do you know me?
11. How do you see me in the future?
12. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn’t?
13. Are you going to post this in your blog and see what I say about you?


New Year's Eve Dinner is sold out! LOL...

We will be 10 having a six-course meal that will begin at 6:00pm for cocktails, first course served at 7:00pm and then one course each hour until dessert/coffee/champagne/liqueurs/booze at midnight!

I have already begun to prepare the menu. Y'all will have to wait until after the holiday to find out what it is, but I will tell you the courses and they are:
1) Appetizer
2) Soup
3) Pasta
4) Salad
5) Main
6) Dessert

Been 3 years since I have been able to do this and I am PSYCHED!


DANG..almost forgot to mention (AGAIN!!!) that last weekend, Nancy's youngest Peter got his first deer. He brought home some venison, so we will be cooking some of that this weekend.

AND...her oldest, Ernie is starring in the HS production of "Beowulf (on a budget)" this weekend.

This his first attempt at theater and he was awarded the lead! I go tomorrow, front row seat with the video camera charged and ready.


OK, weekend music for y'all...

Have a great one!

This is The String Cheese Incident...a jam band that came together in the 90's and found a niche putting on shows at ski resorts, summer festivals and small venues. Band members are Michael Kang (acoustic/electric mandolin, electric guitar, and violin), Michael Travis (drums and percussion), Bill Nershi (acoustic guitar, lap steel guitar, and electric slide guitar), Kyle Hollingsworth (piano, organ, Rhodes, and accordion), and Keith Moseley (bass guitar).

The band has essentially broken up a few years ago with each of the members doing side projects, but they tend to end up playing the same summer fests and areas, so there are times they are on stage together.

This is their version of the classic "Orange Blossom Special", recorded at the Warfield Theater in San Francisco, CA:

ENJOY....


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20 Of Your Sparks

  1. DrillerAA Says:
  2. OK, here goes.
    DrillerAA
    Does blogging buddies count?
    Your music collection
    The Music Man, for obvious reasons.
    Good
    Outgoing
    Yes
    A really good radio station
    Eternal life
    We've never met
    Married
    Not yet
    Maybe

    I've been informed that the New Years Eve celebration this year is at our house.

    So far I've seen a 4, 6, and 8 point buck in the ravine behind the house. There are also three doe's and four yearlings that show up. I think Peter could fill his tag from my deck. Congratulations to him.

    Great version of Orange Blossom special.

    Have a wonderful week-end.

     
  3. DRILLERAA: Thanks for the answers and yes, blogging buddies count

    GRAND WEEKEND

     
  4. Bud Fisher Says:
  5. 1. Who are you? Just a rather crazy Tape Radio DJ.
    2. Are we friends? Yes.
    3. Something I have and YOU want? A girlfriend comes to mind.
    4. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it. The Rocker. Because it is who you are.
    5. Describe me in one word. Passionate.
    6. What was your first impression of me? I thought with our taste in music and both being DJs at some point, that we had a lot in common.
    7. Do you still think that way about me now? Even more so.
    8. What reminds you of me? Anything from the Allman Bros.
    9. If you could give me anything what would it be? Free downloads.
    10. How well do you know me? Only as well as you share of yourself on this here blog.
    11. How do you see me in the future? Older.
    12. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn’t? Nope.
    13. Are you going to post this in your blog and see what I say about you? Probably not. Not that I wouldn't be interested, but I think your readers would be more interested in doing this than mine would. Our reader base is very different.

    That's all folks...

     
  6. Anonymous Says:
  7. Micky-T
    You bet!
    Steady job.
    Lover boy. your man love to Matt.
    Music-man.
    Your blog took to long to load.
    No, I've improved.
    Gravy.
    Boat ride.
    The Italian side of you.
    Get in my truck and drive.
    Watkins Glen unedited version.
    No, I lied when I told Jay I might.

     
  8. OBLadyBug Says:
  9. 1. Who are you? OBLadyBug
    2. Are we friends? Absolutely
    3. Something I have and YOU want? Hmmm … What do you think?
    4. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it. My Baby – well because you are
    5. Describe me in one word. Loving
    6. What was your first impression of me? A very caring person that I enjoyed talking to.
    7. Do you still think that way about me now? I do
    8. What reminds you of me? Any kind of music
    9. If you could give me anything what would it be? A winning lottery ticket
    10. How well do you know me? Learning more and more every day
    11. How do you see me in the future? Content
    12. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn’t? I’ll never tell
    13. Are you going to post this in your blog and see what I say about you? If you’ll help me set one up

     
  10. 1. Starr, of course =)
    2. We better be!
    3. A southern address
    4. Bond. Vinny Bond. Cause I am cheesey like that.

    5. Upbeat
    6. Crazy Italian. In a good way.
    7. Hells yes. Now I KNOW you are bonkers :P

    8. The Allmans!
    9. Unlimited funds. Cause I think you would use it wisely and have a hell of a cd collection!

    10. Pretty good me thinks
    11. I better be seeing you across a table of gravy soon or I am gonna be pissy!

    12. LOL...I tourettes. I say everything.

    13. Yup!

     
  11. Dianne Says:
  12. just wanted to say have a great weekend!! the work wolves are at my door so can't answer but my responses would all be either brilliantly witty or very kind and loving ;)

     
  13. BUD: See, I think your readers would LOVE this...now their answers, YOU may not love LOL

    MICKEY: Well, when we meet, I get the unedited version then!

    NANCY: KISS...and if you want a blog, we will give you a blog!

    STARR: LOL..OK, Allman's are in the lead for what makes people think of me! LOL ...you, me, kidlet, Nancy and whoever else...a big ole plate of lasagna...2009...let's DO IT!

    DIANNE: I understand...we are here all weekend! LOL

     
  14. Ken Says:
  15. I'd like to be in on that lasagna and Allman Brothers.

     
  16. TopChamp Says:
  17. 1. TC
    2. I hope so
    3. The recipe for that 'gravy' I've seen....
    4. Couchie. Because I'm cr@p at nicknames. I'll call you anything you like x
    5. sincere
    6. You're into music.
    7. Umm.. YES!
    8. Everything bluesy
    9. Homebaked cake
    10. As well as you allow
    11. Happy
    12. Yes - problems at work today. Would love your opinion but it's not bloggable and I don't care enough to email.
    13. Probably!

     
  18. Jay Says:
  19. 1. Jay
    2. Yup, and I even admit it in public.
    3. Coolness
    4. Vinster? Vinarino? The Vinninator?
    5. Cool
    6. Just another Memphis punk. ;-)
    7. Not at all.
    8. Anytime I hear new music.
    9. A kick right to .. no wait. All the music CDs you could ever want.
    10. Not all that well, I guess.
    11. Listening to more new music
    12. Nope
    13. Already did.

     
  20. MICKEY: You are in dude

    TOPCHAMP: Great answers thanks...hope the work thing gets settled

    JAY: So you would give me coolness, but you think I am cool...so which is it mister? OH and now that you know me you think of me as another NY punk? LOL

     
  21. Jeff B Says:
  22. 1. The latest winner of a CD
    2. We are now (hehehe)
    3. An incredible nose for music
    4. Vinny Babarino. Cause I'm sure you never heard that growing up. . . riiiight
    5. Eclectic
    6. My what a big couch you have!
    7. Some things never change
    8. Matt-Man (nervous yet?)
    9. Season tickets to the Yankees
    10. Probably just scratching the surface.
    11. Hopefully in person one day.
    12. Naaaa, I'm not one to hold back.
    13. Probably not, but feel free to voice your opinion anytime.

     
  23. Tug Says:
  24. Good job to Peter! I love deer jerky. LOVE. Wish I could be part of the New Year's celebration, but since the table is full *sigh*. ;-)

    1. Tug
    2. yes!
    3. The love of cooking - I seem to have lost it.
    4. This one's tough - I thought Chuck (You're a good man Charlie Brown), but I have someone I call that already, and yours would have to be unique (as I like his to be). I'll think on it.
    5. awesome. (That's kind, funny, loyal, true...etc. all in one) damned rules. ;-)
    6. Nice guy, got to check him out!
    7. Yes, besides the 'checking you out' (hi Nancy!) heh
    8. Yankees (duh), music, tube socks (HAD to - LOL).
    9. A seat from Yankee Stadium.
    10. Fairly well for never having met IRL.
    11. Sitting on a front porch after a good meal, enjoying some good music and fine wine with Nancy while your grandkids tear around the yard laughing and having fun.
    12. Nope, if I have it to say, I do.
    13. No, my blog is pictures for now. ;-) You could e-mail it though...

     
  25. Okay, here goes:

    1. Who are you? Desert Songbird, Songbird, or my secret name that you know
    2. Are we friends? You betcha.
    3. Something I have and YOU want? Your gravy recipe
    4. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it. Vincente - because it sounds so upper crust.
    5. Describe me in one word. Knowledgeableandcompassionate (couldn't keep it to just one!)
    6. What was your first impression of me? Arrogant pig-headed NY'er
    7. Do you still think that way about me now? No way!
    8. What reminds you of me? barbecue
    9. If you could give me anything what would it be? unlimited, free access to all of the music your heart desired
    10. How well do you know me? Maybe pretty well; I've been reading you faithfully for two years now!
    11. How do you see me in the future? Living your life on YOUR terms with lots of love in your life.
    12. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn’t? Me? Scared of YOU? No way in hell!
    13. Are you going to post this in your blog and see what I say about you? Done did that.

     
  26. Travis Cody Says:
  27. Your New Year's menu sounds pretty dang fantastic.

    Congrats to both boys on their achievements.

    Loved that String Cheese Incident. Very cool!

     
  28. JEFF: Are you bringing the tickets when you come to visit me????

    TUG: Great answers...I would LOVE a seat from Yankee Stadium...SANTA!!! Are you listening????

    TRAVIS: Thanks my friend...enjoy your week...and your future!

     
  29. Meribah Says:
  30. Hmmm, this looks like fun....

    1. The Puppy
    2. Online friends, yup.
    3. A place in the South. Dang, you lucky! :P
    4. Rooster! If you don't remember why I picked that, I'm sure not gonna tell yuh! (Well, maybe if you beg...:P).
    5. Extroverted
    6. Total flirt
    7. Absolutely! LOL
    8. A friend at work...she looks so much like a female you, it's not funny!
    9. A lifetime of happiness.
    10. As well as I know any of my online friends.
    11. Exactly the same, only older.
    12. Hmmm, don't think so.
    13. Probably not, but you never know!

    Hey, that was easier than I thought it would be! :D

     
  31. Ralph Says:
  32. 1. Ralph, aka: Airhead55
    2. In the blogosphere, for sure
    3. The 'Sun' Record museum nearby
    4. ‘Eclectic’ is apt, as your varied tastes are engaging and interesting
    5. Passionate
    6. Unique, loved the couch first and music later
    7. Absolutely
    8. A sense of the offbeat
    9. A luxury box in the new Yankee Stadium for a weekend series with Boston (I would need a guest pass, of course)
    10. Pretty well in a limited way – your blog gives me a glimpse
    11. A purveyor of fine food and music – A restaurant with live Blues or Jazz for desert
    12. Not yet, but check your comments section often…
    13. I will later this week

     
  33. Patti Says:
  34. 1. Patti, that Late Bloomer Boomer
    2. Blogospherically speaking, we definitely are
    3. Musical knowledge
    4. Musicmeister
    5. Friendly
    6. Full of energy
    7. Yes
    8. Classic rock
    9. a hug if we ever met, or else a cyber ((hug))
    10. not very well, so I am being awfully aggressive!
    11. Same as today, no change!
    12. don't think so
    13. I just may

     

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