East Bound And Down

loaded up and truckin', we goin' do what they say can't be done. We got a long way to go, and a short time to get there, we're east bound and down just watch 'ol Bandit run.

Well, actually I guess it's more correct to say we're West Bound and Down (for Kansas) but Jerry Reed never really sang about that now did he? Speaking of music, I'm currently listening to Lush's "Ladykillers". I swear, was there ever a better time for music than the 90's? I know a lot of older folks will sing the praises of the 60's and 70's...blah, blah. But seriously...it cannot be coincidence that the most interesting portion of the programming on our local alternative radio station is the "90's at Noon" segment. Plus, it seems like all the really good shit I dig up on YouTube was made during the 90's as well. Lush, Edwyn Collins, Space, House of Pain, early Tool and Helmet, Prong...the list goes on and on. I was never a big fan of Seattle rock, but that came out of that 90's era too, as did probably the best ever dance music and gangsta rap. I mean, when you sit back and reflect on the 90's versus the 00's, the 90's were bringin' da heat. These days, everwhere I turn there's remakes of older songs and TV shows into movies (or new TV shows). It's like no one does anything original anymore. Hell, I'm waiting for the inevitable Smokey and the Bandit remake. You know it's coming...starring The Rock as the Bandit and Sean William Scott as Snowman.

The Kansas City Artists Coalition Rivermarket Regional professional show opens tommorow from 5-8 PM in the Rivermarket area (of course), of which I am proudly a part of. I am very excited that both my pieces I submitted gained entry. It would be nice to sell both prints, and they are competitively priced for such an event so the idea isn't outside the threshold of reality, but the exposure and sense of accomplishment is what it's all about folks. If you happen to be in the KC area, and have a desire to see great art from a lot of talented people, then by all means...consider yourself invited.