A Classic Post

Dear All,
Here is my very first blog post.

A review of Black Tie Dynasty (Now defunct?? Not really sure) at a place in Austin, The Parish.

I am highly embarrassed at my use of the word "fave" and shortening the word definitely to "def."

Thank you, to my 2 readers

in Morocco.

Alice

(ndh)

Thursday, July 26, 2007

Black Tie Dynasty at The Parish


Okay, typing this for the third time...

"Cory Watson's hot," someone shouted during Black Tie Dynasty's set at The Parish July 21 on Sixth Street in Austin. I believe dees ees called stating the obvious.

There was nothing unusual about BTD's set in Austin--except for how few people were there. There was a good crowd--its' not like the place was bare--just not as many as there would have been at a Dallas show. Where's the love, Austinites????????? Cory, Brian, Blake and Eddie put on a good show. Not bad for a band that grew out of humble beginnings at a Lewisville sports bar. They had a few core fans in the front (incl. me) screaming their asses off; they also had some cool-looking fans in the back just taking it all in.

The crowd was a good mix--both trendy Austinites and preppy-looking guys and gals made an appearance. Hal Samples was snapping individual and group photos which he later put on his web site.

Back to the show: the band played mostly songs from their latest album, "Movements." Blake McWhorter played bass like there was no tomorrow. Most fans in the front seemed like longtime fans who had come specifically for the show. The ones in the back had yet to know BTD's greatness.

Shanghai 5, who went on right before BTD, had a few good songs. I had never seen them before. Their music was sort of fun, blues-y and ballad-y all at once. I took a business card with their myspace page on it but was too cheap to buy the album.

The Tah Dahs, who went on right before Shanghai 5, were goofy and silly. I don't remember too much about the act itself--I was too busy looking at lead singer Roy Ivy's sexy chest.

I had a blast at the show--my fave cut during BTD's set was "Tender." I would def. visit The Parish again--its a great place to worship your favorite artist.

NDH

Your Journey Without North Dallas Homegirl Is About To End

Greetings to all you

gullible folk:


I was driving in Richardson recently (fine metropolis, outside Dallas).

As I staked my presence in the left turn lane, I noticed a BLINKING YELLOW ARROW.


Call
me
innocent.
I had never seen this before.

At first I stared, thinking, "What the heck???????????????????" or more aptly, "WTF."

The other "Richardson-ites" driving nearby seemed to be used to it.

I decided it was probably just a Dumb Richardson Thing.

I am enjoying a song called " Pumped Up Kicks " by Foster the People. Check them Out..
Too bad, for the longest time I thought I was listening to "Punked Up Kids"... and, hearing the band's name on the radio, I once thought they were called SPONSOR THE PEOPLE.

Do not ask me WHY.

I am impressed that a man named "Sinkie" who appears to be African and works at the Chevron on Marsh Lane and Spring Valley, in Dallas, speaks Spanish. The other day I witnessed him speaking Spanish to a Mexican customer.

I was buying a Pepsi!

Yours in Observation Land,

Alice

n.d.h.

A Bunch of New, Which Looks Like The Same Old, Same Old

Hello:
I have deleted a post, due to my own wishes and desire. However, don't underestimate me.

A "startling" question of the day:


HAS KID ROCK (real name, Bob Ritchie) TURNED INTO A PREP ???

My Kid Rock facts...I used to like his early stuff, because he is from Detroit. However he is actually from Romeo, Michigan... where he made his first appearance on January 17, 1971. I am sorry but it is nowhere near the ghetto.

I saw a recent appearance of Cobra Starship. I believe it was on Jay Leno. The lead singer girl (I don't know the name) was wearing a weird orange jumpsuit, with a BLACK BRA underneath.

I went up close to the television... and stared at the tragedy in AWE.
As the lead singer of a popular band, I was surprised she could not think of ... anything better to wear...
Yours Truly,
Alice

(n.d.h.)

For Guacamole Lovers

Gentle Readers,

The following restaurant is a good place to eat: I used to eat here in college. However... I do not know if they don't know how to market to the Hispanic community, or what ...

On their menu, there is a product called "avocado spread."

I hate to tell them, but the spreadable product made from this:

is actually called Guacamole. Que rico!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Too many exclamation marks...)

goodnight
Alice
Your Favorite, Observant Blogger

n.d.h.

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