This Friday, April 4th, is the world premier of Martin Scorcese's new film Shine A Light, which documents the exclusive live performance of the Rolling Stones at NYC's legendary Beacon Theater. You may recall another concert flick directed by Scorcese, The Band's "The Last Waltz", hailed by some as the greatest concert movie of all time...ever. I've gotta say I got goosebumps when I first watched the following trailer. This movie looks awesome.
Jack White and Mick Jagger singing Loving Cup at the Beacon!?!?! Siiiiiiiiiiiiiick. I'm definitely checking this out on IMAX.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Shine A Light: The Rolling Stones as directed by Martin Scorcese
Fender Custom Shop Dean Ween Stratocaster
Fender Custom Shop has announced that they'll be making an exact replica of Micky Melchiondo's (a.k.a Dean Ween) beloved Red slab fingerboard Fender Stratocaster (pictured). Fender Custom Shop is known for reproducing famous sought after Vintage guitars from the 50s-60s as well as exact replicas of guitars made famous by Fender musicians such as Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Stevie Ray Vaughn. These guitars are meticulously crafted to not only feature the same hardware, but the very same scratches, chips, wear, burn marks, and general abuse as it's original counterpart.
Deaner said on BrownieTroop "This is a major milestone for me, and a great honor. I've been searching for an acceptable backup for years but I always end up playing my my main axe regardless of it's playing condition, I abuse and play the shit out of my guitar and I sweat hydrochloric acid, booze and nicotine all over it--it still never lets me down. John Dreyer and Alex Perez over at the Fender Custom Shop had me ship it to them and they're building an exact replica of my old faithful, they photograped it, took it apart and weighed it and soon I'll have an exact replica built lovingly, directly from Fender."
For detailed pictures of this process CLICK HERE.
Way to go Deaner...that is sick. I want one.
Air Zoo
Joshua Allen Harris has done a series of works around NYC including the one shown in the video below. I guess they are some sort of colored plastic bags that then inflate when a subway passes below. Very cool.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Next of Kin - Surkin
Surkin has put out his newest E.P. titled "Next of Kin." The title track was featured on Justices' rejected FabricLive/Xmas mix. Here is a remix from Todd Edwards. Pure gold.
Surkin-Next of Kin (Todd Edwards Mix)
Pearl Jam @ MSG June 24th and 25th
Word on the street is the Pearl Jam is gearing up to hit the Garden this summer. No info on tickets yet....but mark your mental calendars.
Thanks Andy for the heads up.
UPDATE: Tickets go on sale April 11th at 10am.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
A Dreamtard salute to good ideas: The Handgun Holepunch
Sometimes ideas you think are really great....turn out to be really, really stupid. This is one of them.
Thanks Yankus for this find
Man Installing Satellite TV Shoots, Kills Wife
"SEDALIA, Mo. -- Officials are trying to determine whether to file charges against a man who fatally shot his wife while trying to install a satellite television system in their home.
Patsy D. Long, 34, of Deep Water, was pronounced dead early Saturday evening after being shot in the chest with a .22-caliber handgun.
Pasty Long was standing outside the residence, helping her husband with the installation of a satellite television system. The couple's children were also outside. According to sheriff's department spokesman Maj. Robert Hills, Ronald Long fired a shot from the inside of their home after several unsuccessful efforts to punch a hole through the exterior wall using other means.
Ronald Long told authorities that he fired a second shot, then called out his wife's name and the names of their two children. When he got no reply, he ran outside and found his wounded wife.
Pasty Long was hit by the second of two shots fired by Ronald Long, the Henry County Sheriff's Department said."
Patsy D. Long, 34, of Deep Water, was pronounced dead early Saturday evening after being shot in the chest with a .22-caliber handgun.
Pasty Long was standing outside the residence, helping her husband with the installation of a satellite television system. The couple's children were also outside. According to sheriff's department spokesman Maj. Robert Hills, Ronald Long fired a shot from the inside of their home after several unsuccessful efforts to punch a hole through the exterior wall using other means.
Ronald Long told authorities that he fired a second shot, then called out his wife's name and the names of their two children. When he got no reply, he ran outside and found his wounded wife.
Pasty Long was hit by the second of two shots fired by Ronald Long, the Henry County Sheriff's Department said."
At some point Ronald Long said to himself, "F*ck a drill, this is an awesome idea."
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Heart of the City Tour- Jay Z and Mary J. Blige
Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige's Heart of the City tour kicked off last night in Miami. After an opening collaboration of "Can't Knock the Hustle" and Mary's near hour long solo set, Jay-Z took the stage joined by suprise guests Memphis Bleek, Timbaland, Young Jeezy, and Kanye West.
The Heart of the City Tour comes to Madison Square Garden May 2nd, 6th, and 7th.
This however, is great
This beats anything I have posted today. LifeLike is where it's at. Amazing.
The Presets - This Boy's in Love (Lifelike Remix) (zshare)
Listen to it. It's good.
New Kill The Noise
Sorry for the short descriptions. I am pretty busy in other areas of my life. Here is another new track. Check it. Respect.
Kill The Noise - Hey You (Le Castle Vania Remix)
Estelle ft. Kanye West - American Boy (Danger Remix)
My new favorite french power house Danger, has finally done a killer killer killer remix. Enjoy.
Estelle ft. Kanye West - American Boy (Danger Remix)
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
The Raconteurs - Consolers of the Lonely
The new album from the Raconteurs, "Consolers of the Lonely", hits stores today. I was a big fan of their first album and will most definitely be picking up this one. Check out the new video for "Salute Your Solution" also released today...
Tuesday Chuckle- Jay Leno
I had this video forwarded to me by a coworker....and I couldn't help but get a laugh out of it. Pretty stupid, but great "Late Night Talk Show" execution.
"Before you move to Florida, are there any celebrities here that you'd like to kill?"
Conan takes over the Tonight show in 2009....get psyched.
Monday, March 24, 2008
iPhone version 2.0
AppleInsider.com reports today that the new 3G iPhone, which should be released in a few months, will feature an additional camera behind the touch-screen that will allow for video conferencing.
"A 3G version of the iPhone hardware due in a few months will employ two digital cameras situated back-to-back -- one on the front side of the unit behind the transparent touch-screen, and a second one on the back of the handset as it exists today. Combined with the mobile iChat application, the front-mounted cam will pave the way for live video conferencing over AT&T's high-speed 3G wireless network with computer-based iChat users, as well as other second-generation iPhone owners, according to Rose."
"That will be cool for the deaf I guess." - Dave
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Trailer Park Boys...get to know it
So even though Dave, with the help of Eric, posted about this show on Dreamtard back in December, I decided to post about it again because I think it's very important to introduce this show to some of our newer visitors, and remind some of our older visitors about how amazing this show is. It's basically a show about some guys that live in a trailer park and have a "The Office" style camera crew following them around during their day to day illegal activities. I like to think of it as a mockumentary about how to live in a shithole and be a complete idiot. I personally think this is the best thing ever posted on Dreamtard, and this is quite possibly one of my favorite episodes ever...hope you like it. If you do, make sure to check out the Trailer Park Boys episodes link on the right where you can find every episode from all 7 seasons and the Christmas Special. It's a true gem.
There's a ridiculous amount of cursing in this show.......might want headphones.
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Saturday, March 22, 2008
Friday, March 21, 2008
Sebastien Tellier
You may not be able to understand him, but he is still the man. He is probably saying "I have sex with mad chics." That's just my guess.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Cut Copy & Boys Noize
So I missed out on Cut Copy last night due to work. I am pretty upset about it. I was able to get a promo copy of their upcoming release "In Ghost Colours" and so far I really like it. Different from the dance heavy first album of theirs but still noteworthy. 
Speaking of new stuff. Boys Noise came out with his first mix tape for the Suck My Deck series. It's amazing I really love it. Below is a tracklist as well as a place to download it should you feel the need to. Enjoy.
1. Justice - D.A.N.C.E. (Boys Noize's Teaching How To Dance Accapella)
2. Surkin - Next Of Kin
3. Jackson & His Computer Band - Apeggio
4. Sebastian - Dolomi
5. Modeselektor - Suckerpin
6. Apparat - Cheap Thrills
7. Alter Ego - Beat The Bush
8. Das Glow - Sunburnt
9. DJ Blaqstar – Shake It To the Ground (Claude von Stroke Remix)
10. Shadow Dancer - Poke
11. Shadow Dancer - Cowbois
12. Siriusmo - Mein Neues Fahrrad (Boys Noize Rework)
13. Boys Noize - Lava Lava
14. High Powered Boys – Hoes Get Down
15. Feadz – New Humanoid
16. D.I.M. - Is You (Brodinski Remix)
17. Dj Koze - Don’t Feed The Cat
18. Lil Luis/Marshall Jefferson - Video Crash
19. Laurie Anderson - Oh Superman
20. MMM - Donna
21. Smith n Hack - b2
22. Thomas Bangalter - Spinal Beats / Smith n Hack - b2
23. Boys Noize - DeDeDepella / Thomas Bangalter - Spinal Beats
24. Das Glow - Weiss Gaz
25. Reel 2 Reel - I Like To Move It (Instrumental)
26. Auto Repeat You Can’t Stop (Paul Johnson Remix)
27. housemeister - Inodertodance/ Surkin- Ghetto Obsession (Accapella)
28. Puzique - Thomas
29. Justice - Phantom (Boys Noize's Unreleased Turbine)
30. Boys Noize - Arcade Robot
31. Outlander - The HVamp
32. Ost & Kjex - Hasta Luego Manchego (Martin Horntveth Mix) (Sisi Edit)
33. The Faint - The Passives
34. Romanthony - Wanderer
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Monday, March 17, 2008
"Yes, your dad, my boyfriend...whatever...."
I missed SNL this week, but was sent this clip from my boss. It was disturbing but hilarious.
Update: Am I wrong, or is Andy's dad in this clip also famous for this clip...
It's St. Patrick's Day....
....so this video just simply must be played. I know everyone has seen it, but it's just a classic.
Karate Chimpanzee
From WithLeather.com
"You can laugh all you want at chimpanzees and monkeys. I'm stocking up on canned goods, bottled water, and guns for the coming Primate Wars. And whoever trained that chimp in martial arts will go down in history as one of mankind's greatest traitors."
Sunday, March 16, 2008
St. Patrick's Day Midget Extravaganzafest....Rock On!
Well I don't know about you, but I thought Saturday was a really fun time. Many thanks to everyone that came and helped contribute to the cost of our buddy Daniel....it was absolutely worth it, and won't be forgotten soon.
Big thanks to John Benabe and Daniel over at dwarfentertainment.com. Those guys were on time, professional, and a hell of a lot of fun. Our leprechaun Daniel was a really good sport, and at the end of the day, just the fucking man. The guy really loved to party.
I also wanna give a big thanks to Georgi Richardson at georgirichardson.com who was on site to take the following photos. Check out her website...
Hope you all had fun...
"I don't know how I'm going to party anymore without midgets." - Yankus
Some John Entwistle for you...
John Entwistle, R.I.P. 1944-2002, played bass in a rock band called The Who. They play the theme songs to all of the CSI shows. He's pretty much the most ridiculous rock bass player of all time, without anyone else really even coming close. No one else makes the instrument sound like he does. Check it out. The first clip is a 1978 live version of "Won't Get Fooled Again" from the film "The Kids are Alright" with Entwistle's bass isolated...someone having taken the time to do this because it needed to be done...insane harmonics, triplets, tapping...you name it. The bizarre tone comes from Entwistle's "full treble, full volume" philosophy, so as to make sure he "could be heard past the fourth row". Awesome. Enjoy:
The second clip is the actual song from the film, for comparison in case you're unfamiliar.
Friday, March 14, 2008
New Lil' Wayne Track - Lollipop
Here is a new track from Lil' Wayne scheduled to be released on his new album The Carter III. Enjoy.
I am so sorry...
...but we have to talk about this. Gubernatorial C-sucker Ashley Alexandra Dupre has reportedly made well over 1 million dollars in just shy of 3 days from internet downloads (at $0.98 per song) of her music on the heals of her central role in Governor Elliot Spitzer Prostitution Spectacular 2K8. Here is her song. This is pop culture. This is your life.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Toy Soldiers
Toy Soldiers are a 2-piece blues rock band from Illadelph, PA. The Tirefires shared the stage with them at midnight on a Sunday at the Trash Bar in Williamsburg and were highly impressed. They sound very much like the Black Keys, which is to be expected, but it really doesn't matter. They have great songs, less than conventional arrangements, and are just that good. They'll be co-headlining the Annex with said Tirefires on Saturday May 17th. Check them out at theirspace. They're good.
10,000
We just recently hit 10,000 hits. Thanks everyone. We appreciate it. Leave a comment about your thoughts, your opinions, and the journey we have been on since the site started. Respect.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
King of Spring Skate Contest
So remember that skatepark on 12th and A I was telling you about? Well they're holding a pro/am competition there Sunday April 20th (brahhh) called the KING OF SPRING. There will be $3,000 in prizes, a bunch of grilling, and a live performance by Brooklyn's Razor Tail. Word on the street is some pretty big pros should be appearing, we'll have to see.
I also had the privilege of skating this spot today, and have to say it is perfectly crafted with a skateboarder in mind. Nice work, whoever was responsible for that. I really like this spot.
This guy deserves this...
Thank you Michael for finding this
In the future, whenever someone asks me what Dreamtard means, I'm just going to forward them the link to this video.
Yankee fans with Gold Hockey Masks! F*ck!
MSTRKRFT, you guys have heard me talk about this duo before. They are hard ass. Well one of them did a remix and it's pretty good. Check it out. Werd up.
Creepy Gnomes man...Creepy Gnomes
Thanks to T-Bone for the following article: "This is what Dreamtard's all about"
Creepy gnome' terrorizes town
A town in South America is living in fear after several sightings of a 'creepy gnome' that locals claim stalks the street at night. The midget, which wears a pointy hat and has a distinctive sideways walk, was caught on video last week by a terrified group of youngsters.
Teenager Jose Alvarez, who filmed the gnome, yesterday told national newspaper El Tribuno that they caught the creature while lurking about in their hometown of General Guemes, in the province of Salta, Argentina. He said, "We were chatting about out last fishing trip. It was one in the morning. I began to film a bit with my mobile phone while the others were chatting and joking. Suddenly we heard something." Jose added that other locals had come forward to say they had spotted the gnome. "This is no joke. We are still afraid to go out, just like everyone else in the neighborhood now. One of my friends was so scared after seeing that thing that we had to take him to the hospital."
Check out the video for yourself....
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Dreamtard Television Time-out
We've got a BIG week of television coming up boys and girls, and Dreamtard wants you to put down your computers (just for a little) and make sure you've got your Tivo all fired up and ready to go.
First, the second season of Human Giant premiers tonight on MTV (channel 20 in NYC) at 11pm.
Secondly, season 12 (WOW) of South Park begins tommorow night at 10pm on Comedy Central (channel 45 in NYC) with an all new episode entitled "Tonsil Trouble". Check out the ridiculously short and unrevealing preview below.
New South Park.....sweet.
Oh yeah, there's this show called LOST on thursday too.
Couple things.
First off. I saw the Black Lips last night with your fellow Dreamtard members. It was fun, I like their sound. It gets a little tired after the first couple songs, but it was cool. On another note, Busy P (Pedro Winter) was there. JLes gave him props, I was too star struck, cause I am a sissy. John did some hard core investigatory work and attempted to get Pedro to admit Justice would be in attendance Friday night. The response: all silence from the big guy.
Anyway, here are a couple tracks. I new track from Feadz "Suck It" off the upcoming EP Happy Meal he has coming out. And after that, a mini-mix from Trashbags Posee DJ's for Kidz by Colette. Thanks Kidz. Sorry no tracklist for the mini-mix.
Feadz - Suck It
Trashbag Posse DJ's for KidzbyColette