Music

I've finally updated the 'Songs of the Moment' section. The Juno soundtrack seems to work. As much as I can't stand Kimya Dawson at times, there are times when her stuff just....works - or at least is OK to listen to. The soundtrack also includes some B&S. Hope you enjoy!

Boo!

Happy Halloween! Enjoy the new, Halloween inspired, Imeem playlist! Can't say for sure if any of these songs will be covered come wedding day but I'm pretty sure an artist or two will. Any guesses? Who's bad??


And here's a pick of the pumpkin that was left on our front stoop - not that we have a stoop...





















I wonder if Jenoa will ever create different Picassa web albums?

Addendum - Baby Related

Ps...I forgot about the third baby item...[Buffalo, baby, Buffalo]

3) Big ups to Baby EP (really, Lil Hugh Parker) - I hear he has more than two teef..(Coco would call them toofins, right??) Rumor has it has he can stand all by his lonesome but I wouldn't know - I haven't seen pix since C-Town days. Insanity isn't it...

pps......I'm running Memphis-style with tons of southern hospitality tomorrow night at JT's H-O-T show. Holla.

New Song Of The Moment - (die) Pilot

Colorado-based (die)Pilot tops the charts this week. It should be noted that new music can be 'found' anywhere. This find comes a la, how you say, "adult cinema". Enjoy. I know Rocco did. The rest of the album kicks.

A Blessed ( & Logical!!) Union

I wonder if Dave from Renegade (our kick ass wedding band!) knows about this yet??! Is it me or should all things "music" have a mySpace page??? It seems that a "wedding" search returns the following:

*The Real Wedding Crashers (NBC spoof reality show)

*A Santa Cruz Wedding Photographer

*Various HYSTERICAL clips of Wedding Crashers the movie; "Listen, do you smell something?", "Motorboating-son-of-a-bitch" , "She has man-hands" and "Balloons are my enemy's friend"

*A wedding 'group'

* An actual wedding; they really do happen!

*A "DIY Wedding Video and Dress Guide". Props for creativity. That color would look great with my blue eyes. Word.

*UK indie-rock collective The Wedding Present. Of course.

*A tragedy entitled "My Big Fat Italian Wedding (Please note that I am refraining from using the derogatory euphemism "dago" that I sometimes like to use along with "mick".)

*Another wedding videographer whose handle just happens to be `6'8 "Black Male`. Scary.

*A classic spin on commitment.

*An advertisement for dental work.

Ugh

On the way to The Cloud Room show, actually right outside the venue (Hiro Ballroom), as I was fighting the arctic April winds of Jersey, I stepped behind Bri to shield myself ONLY TO HAVE THE HEEL OF MY FAVORITE PAIR OF BOOTS BREAK. EEEKK! OMG!! UGH!! That was the quintessential "straw that broke the camel's back" AKA let the tears commence. Needless to say I am now home and having to listen to Cloud Room show attendees insinuate that Bri and I happily bailed. Hey, now, now. That's not his style. That's it! The wedding is off!

Just kidding. But I am still in a terrible mood. I'm allowed to be, aren't I? Imagine how pissed I am going to be if I actually have to replace these boots even though I got them for free. Anyone know of a miracle worker/cobbler?

But in other, much happier news...Congratulations to Glenn and Ashley who just got engaged! Welcome to the club. We are both sooooo excited and thrilled and wish them both all the happiness in the world. We also hope that they comment on our congratulatory remarks, that way we'll know if they are actually reading this blog. =) It would seem like a severe injustice if only people in Zurich and Tanzania and Seoul and Beijing and Tasmania and Cleveland and Wantagh read this thing.

ps...don't worry. If you're reading this and we know you, an Engagement Party invitation is destined to reach your doorstep. Just give it some time. For those that can't wait, it's Saturday, June 30th.

pps...EP and Mrs. EP (our biggest fans), if lil' ep isn't too busy being so darn cute and his schedule allows for it, his presence is requested. Feel free to come as chaperones - you might not want him flying alone. =) Invitation to follow.

2 Down!! - What else is left??

Alright! The wheels of progress keep moving! Err - we've climbed some more steps to our goal.

Against my better judgment, Coco dragged Big A, the maid-of-honor and I (or is it 'me'? Check for yourself) to a band showcase this past Monday night. Against my better judgment because it was on a Monday that felt like a Sunday. Against my better judgment because it was at 8pm. 8pm?!? On a Monday that felt like a Sunday?!? Yeah, I know - I must really love this girl.

Where was I? Oh, right. Renegade. Renegade, who I've reviewed HERE, has always secretly been Coco's favourite. Who am I kidding - it was no secret just my lack of acceptance. David, the lead singer and band co-owner, is definitely a character. He comes across that way on their DVD and even more so at the showcase. They played a variety of genres and appeased Coco by playing both Beyonce and Journey. 2 stars. The female singer killed some songs that I just can't remember. Not the sexy vixen that's supposed to make up for not getting a sexy nanny enough in my opinion but it's supposed to be about voice, right fellas? Riiight.

To be honest, I didn't have to hear more than 8 bars to know that they would be the band to seal my fate - I mean, the band to accompany me accompanying Coco on the dance floor. All that kept racing through my mind was "How quickly can I speak to their rep and lock these guys to our date while the rest of the future-wives in attendance stare at their husbands-to-be thinking "If he (meaning me) has the same wedding date as us and gets this band, I will hold it against you FOREVER. F-O-R-E-V-E-R."" I wasn't the quickest but second in this case was good enough. In the immortal words of Nelson Muntz - "Ha Ha!"

Team Brefanie - 2, Sucker husbands-to-be - 0.

Go us.

More on music..

So, we've just spent a couple hours of the day reviewing 3 CDs that wedding bands have sent us: Renegade, Arcadia and Hot Pursuit. Given the time I'm beginning to devote on watching band CDs, I think I've pretty much accepted the fact that a DJ will not happen. Hear that wallet??

We each bring to the table different wedding band mandates. Coco's only request is that at least one band member be in the vein of Marvin or Aretha - large, black and soulful. Similarly, well almost, I want a sultry and sexy lead singer. One like her or her. Or herrrrr. Purrrrr. (Note to reader: the 3 bands referenced in the first paragraph do not satisfy my mandate.)

That's all I want. I've tried to justify it to her this way: "If a cutie baby-sitter is off limits (when the time comes for one, of course), at least allow me a cutie wedding singer." I'm not sure how its going to play out but I think my chances are pretty good.

More "Now What?"

Next topic up for discussion - the music. Friends have said that you only really need 4 things for a great wedding: an unlimited supply of booze, good music, and a bride & groom. With a date and venue locked up, we've shifted our dinner discussions to what we're going to do about 'music'. Coco would love me Full Metal Jacket style if I could make him happen but let's be real - I'm not G-d or the JC. Sorry baby.

Psssst....and I don't mean this JC.

So, with only 2 choices there's a 50-50 chance we do either one. (Am I the only one who finds that last sentence fun to read? Hope not.)

Well, in rounding out the MySpace links/plug/whathaveyou with my take on the next MySpace if you happen to be Korean, Chinese or Indian. They do say it comes in threes. Social networking rocks.

So, where was I headed with this post? Music. Our wedding. That's right....back to my point: It's going to be a battle....

"And in the blue corner, showcasing the latest in digital technology, ipod in the left hand, mixer in the right hand, and Sennheisser headphones in tow.....ladies and gentlemen.......the DDDDDDDDDDDDDDD JJJJJJJJJJJJ."

"And to my left, the red corner, weighing in at a combined weight of almost 1200 lbs, Training out of Long Island, schooled in Swing, Jazz, Rock, R&B, 70’s Classics, Funk and able to hit the notes that Christina Aguilera misses and JT avoids.....put your hands together for.......the......WEDDING.......BAND."

Thoughts? Opinions?


Check back to see who comes out on top.