THIS monday, March 15th, is the day we’ve been waiting for! Johnny Dare will have all the details concerning……(drumroll)…………ROCKFEST 2010!!!!! Make sure to listen to the morning show this monday as Johnny will have ALL the details…when, where, who, ticket prices, ticket on-sale date AND the Rockaholic pre-sale details (hint, hint, make sure you’re a registered Rockaholic but I’m sure you already know why). Its going to be a great day, a great party and one that you won’t want to miss (are there really any that you do want to miss?…I didn’t think so).

Summer begins with Rockfest 2010 and the details are close!!!

R

Once again it is time to break  the bikes out and get ready for another season.

I have already heard of some of our fellow riders going down.

This time of year is very dangerous for riders.

First off we have not had as much saddle time and some of the reflexes may be a bit rusty.

Second, there is a ton of salt and sand still on the roads from all the snow we had.

Third, our four wheel friends have not seen us out much lately.

So as you get your bike all ready for the beautiful weather give yourself a reminder that is is a little risky out there and to be as safe as you can.

For me a ride is the best way to get the head clear.

If I have had a bad day or just need to escape that is the means in which I choose to do it.

But on the same hand nothing will jack up your day worse that a wreck!
So please be careful as you go out for your ride and for those of you on four wheels  please give us a little bit of space.

We may be able to miss you if you pull out in front of us but me personally…I dont want to have to.

And for those of you on two wheels…Be smart when you ride.

That is my dad speech for today.

Now get out there and have some fun!
Ill see you on the road!

M

That time of the year to fill out your brackets and find some way to catch the games at your place of business without the boss finding out. Already, people are talking smack but the reality is this….its anyone’s title to win. Just look at what happened back in 1988 (I’m sure you know by now I’m a big KU fan). The Jayhawks weren’t even ranked that year and no one gave them a chance to go past the first or second round let alone the whole thing, but the Cinderella story took place and Danny and the Miracles took home the trophy. I do think KU has a great chance to bring home another title this year but they are going to have to fight through some incredible teams and incredible games to get there. So good luck to all the teams that make the dance. I look forward to watching some amazing basketball….even the games which my team isn’t playing in. MARCH MADNESS BABY AND ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK!!!!!!!

M

Ps. Nirvana will not be there.

I recently heard that a large group of singers, rappers and other celebs have gathered together to remake “We Are the World” in response to the recent eathquake in Haiti. As I’m sure you already know, the original is a song and charity single originally recorded by the supergroup USA for Africa in 1985. It was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and co-produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Omartian. As of 2009, it has sold more than 20 million units and raised over $63 million for humanitarian aid in Africa and the US. “We Are the World” has demonstrated that diverse musicians can productively work together, and has further influenced the movement within pop music to create songs that address humane concerns.

While I applaud the effort to help people and nations around the globe, when I heard of this idea to remake the song, only one thought came into my mind…….all of these major “artists” in one place and nobody could write a new song??? Seriously??

Just a thought

The day after the Super Bowl.
I am not one to talk sports very often but I have to admit it was a hell of a game.
The Saints really in the end just wanted it more.
I have also found that it is kind of fun to watch a game where you are not really pushing for either team.
But now for the important question…Favorite commercial?
What do you think?
I would have to lean towards the Doritos Ninja or maybe the Megan Fox in the bath tub.
Who ‘am I trying to kid!
It was Megan Fox in the bath tub…What was she even selling in there?

What was yours?

Till next time!
M

Hello!

Hope you don’t mind me throwing in a shameless plug here but if you’re looking for a great rock show on Saturday Feb 13th (yes fellas, that would be the day before Valentine’s Day…consider yourself warned and reminded) come on out to the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre at the Uptown Theater! Thrust will be there along with my band, Load Point Pull. Troglodyte, Changing Faith and Forever Grey round out the bill and it’ll be a killer night…plus, its an ALL AGES show!! Tickets are $12 ($10 if you ask the bands REALLLLY nicely) and you can get them from any member of any of the bands, through Ticketmaster or at the door.

Hope to see you there!!

Cheers!

From Spinner.com:

Though there have been many posthumous releases from Jimi Hendrix’s archives since his tragic death, the recently-announced ‘Valleys of Neptune’ isn’t meant to be a “lost” album. Rather, it’s a look at the creative period in Hendrix’s life between the 1968 release of ‘Electric Ladyland’ and his legendary appearance at Woodstock the following summer.

“In the aftermath of ‘Electric Ladyland,’ he made a series of recordings with the original Experience,” co-producer, author and Experience Hendrix catalog director John McDermott tells Spinner. “When they effectively stopped working as a three-man recording unit, he brought in [bassist] Billy Cox — this album captures that transition. We don’t want to over-dramatize it. This is that missing period of time.”

The dozen tracks on ‘Valleys of Neptune’ reflect a time where Hendrix, finding his way with a new band while fighting contractual problems, was blossoming creatively. Featuring reworked hits like ‘Fire’ and ‘Red House’ as well as fully-realized songs that have never officially been released, the album shows that Hendrix was embarking in a new direction, one that would later be heard on ‘Band of Gypsys.’

The album will be released on March 9th. Just for you, here’s a little preview of it…the title track, “Valleys of Neptune.” Enjoy, and get ready for the Experience Hendrix Tribute Tour on March 16th at The Uptown…I can’t wait for it!

–F ‘Em Up