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May 14 0 comments

#ShreddingTheWorldRecord

Live-Streaming from Red 7 in Austin, TX, my friend David Didonato is attempting to defeat the current World Record streak for the longest guitar solo!

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From badassdigest.com:

Former J Church/Rat King/Ultimate Dragons guitarist and current Modok guitarist/music instructor David Didonato is convinced he can defeat the current Guinness Book of World Records streak for the longest guitar solo of all time (currently at 24 hours and 18 minutes with a Guinness approved 5 minute break every hour). Starting Sunday, May 13th at 7pm CST and (hopefully) lasting until Monday, May 14th at 7pm David will attempt to shred the world record.

David was my husband’s art college roommate, along with (fellow J Church member) Ben Snakepit, whose comics we published in the Young American Comics days. …got all that?

From dmx.com:

JQ: …If you succeed, do you think you’ll try to get it in the “good book” ? [the Guinness Book of World Records.]

DD: I hope! When I told my kids about my plan to be in the Book of World Records they said, “Yeah – but it’d be better if you got in it for something cool.”

They’ve been around guitar solos for their entire lives, so to them it’s just something that their dorky dad does.

JQ: One day they’ll know how cool you are, even if they’re embarrassed now! I want to know what the hell possessed you to do this.

DD: I’ve always been fascinated by artistic endeavors that are considered “extreme”. Kind of like Andy Warhol filming a guy sleeping, or enormous paintings, sculptures, etc.

I just think that if you’re going to do something, you should push it to its absolute limit.

Go, David! Go!

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May 10 0 comments

Drunken Root Beer Floats

It’s Thirsty Thursday, so let’s make ourselves a tasty treat!

Today, we’re making Drunken Root Beer Floats. Jägermeister is a German herbal liqueur. Some people might call it “an acquired taste,” but I’m going to let you in on a little secret: it goes GREAT with root beer.

If you’re not a fan, you can also use Vanilla Vodka.

Both Jägermeister and Vodka are best when served cold, so stick ‘em in the freezer for at least a couple of hours prior to making your drinks. You can also chill glass mugs (I used mini mason jars) in the refrigerator for little while to make ‘em extra frosty.

The recipe couldn’t be simpler: Add a scoop or two of Vanilla Ice Cream to each of your glasses, then 2 oz.* of either Jägermeister or Vanilla Vodka. Finally, fill to the top with Root Beer and enjoy!

* Since we enjoyed these for a Happy Hour treat, and since we were drinking out of mini-mugs, we used one shot of alcohol. If you’re making regular-sized floats, you may choose to double the alcohol. Always enjoy responsibly!

Cheers!

May 09 2 comments

capturing the beauty around us

Yesterday, Andrea and I were chatting about taking photos of flowers. I take a lot of nature photos, and while I don’t post or share them all, the act of taking the photos has become a simple but inspiring meditation.

We frequently hear the suggestion to “stop and smell the flowers” and I think this meditation takes that idea one step further: When we train ourselves to stop and capture the beauty that we see in the world around us, and make a habit of doing so, we begin to seek out that beauty.

And the best part? The more we train ourselves, the more beauty we see. The world around us is suddenly full of tiny pieces of art.

As you walk around your corner of this Universe, notice the beauty around you and capture it with a camera, or jot down a few words or a quick sketch in an art journal or sketchbook. Or just take a moment to notice and focus on it.

This meditation need not be limited to nature photos, however, nor is it only for people with fancy cameras. Beauty is subjective, after all, and remember: it’s the act of taking the photo, not the photo itself. My husband has an awesome collection of photos of doors that he’s taken with instagram.

Where do you find the beauty in your life? How do you capture it?

May 08 4 comments

12 DIY Watercolor Techniques

It’s How-to Tuesday! Here are 12 easy DIY Watercolor Techniques to create interesting textures for art journals and other projects, too! These all involve things you probably already have around the house! Have fun experimenting and enjoy!

May 07 0 comments

Music Monday: Beach House – Bloom

This afternoon Tod and I sat down to enjoy Beach House’s latest, Bloom, which will be released on May 15, and is currently streaming on NPR’s First Listen. …and enjoy it we did!

Beach House is a dream pop duo formed in 2004 in Baltimore, Maryland, consisting of French-born Victoria Legrand and Baltimore native Alex Scally.

Legrand’s beautiful, dreamy vocals are often compared to Nico’s and it’s easy to see why. It’s fitting, as well, since The Velvet Underground are commonly considered to be the grandparents of dream pop and shoegaze.

Bloom is a relaxing album, and I’m looking forward to another listen, probably while unwinding with a book and a mug of hot tea.

Audiophiles, take note: According to an interview with Indie Ethos, Beach House’s fourth album was recorded on analog tape, meaning the Vinyl version of this album will be a must-have.

“Bloom” Tour Schedule:

05/08 – Miami Beach, FL @ The Fillmore*
05/09 – Orlando, FL @ Beacham Theater*
05/10 – Jacksonville, FL @ Freebird Live*
05/11 – Birmingham, AL @ The Bottletree*
05/12 – Athens, GA @ Georgia Theatre*
05/13 – Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel*
05/15 – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
05/23 – Brighton, UK @ The Haunt
05/24 – London, UK @ Village Underground
05/25 – Belgium, BE @ De Kreun
05/26 – Amsterdam, NL @ Melkweg
05/27 – Berlin, DE @ Volksbuhne
05/29 – Paris, FR @ Maronguinerie
05/31 – Dudingen, CH @ Bad Bonn Kilbi Festival
06/02 – Barcelona, ES @ Primavera Sound
06/03 – Montpellier, FR @ Le Rockstore
06/04 – Bordeaux, FR @ Theatre Barby
06/05 – Nantes, FR @ Stereolux
06/06 – Lyon, FR @ Epicrerie Moderne
06/07 – Blarritz, FR @ L’Atabal
06/08-09 – Porto, PT @ Optimus Primavera Sound
07/01 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues **
07/03 – Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre **
07/06 – Aspen, CO @ Belly Up Aspen **
07/07 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater **
07/09 – Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom **
07/10 – Lawrence, KS @ Liberty Hall **
07/11 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant **
07/12 – Memphis, TN @ Minglewood Hall **
07/13 – Louisville, KY @ Forecastle Festival
07/15 – Chicago, IL @ Pitchfork Music Festival
07/17 – Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue **
07/18 – Pontiac, MI @ The Crofoot Ballroom **
07/19 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues **
07/20 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall **
07/21 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Small’s Theatre **
07/23 – New York, NY @ Central Park Summer Stage
08/31-09/02 – North Dorset, UK @ End of the Road Festival