With a market completely saturated with prefabricated American Idol crap, people are screaming for a bit of truth. They are tired of hearing the same droning monotonous junk that bleeds through our airwaves. Frustration is prompting them to turn the radio off and look to the underground. Here they find the warriors who call themselves the Mutherfckin Saints. Led by Chris Webster, who sings with a voice that drips with anger, the MF Saints present to that struggling mass a new light in the darkness of music. The latest musical endeavor by this heartland of America heavy metal band, Burn, delves into the darkness of one's soul and questions the authority that lies within the establishment of our system.Flanked by his cousin Jason Vculek on bass and vocals and backed by his brother Ben Webster, the double peddle drum pounding fiend, Webster shows proof that a band can grow and mature while still staying true to who they are. Remember, they "breathe this shit."
The album was recorded in the basement of Webster's Lincoln home by Aaron McCoy who also engineered it. The standout track on this DIY album is the acoustic country blues venture "A Reason 2 Die For." Webster himself said that it was inspired by the likes of current roots country bands, J.B. Beverley and the Wayward Drifters, Bob Wayne and the Outlaw Carnies, and William Elliot Whitmore. Burn shows that the MF Saints continue to stick to the music and the anger that has done them so good for so long. It also shows that they are not afraid to grow and mature.
Friday, September 21, 2007
Sunday, September 2, 2007
Review of Ministry's last studio album "The Last Sucker"
If it wasn't clear before, it should be now. Al Jourgensen, front man for the hard core industrial band Ministry, isn't very fond of George W. Bush or his administration. If there is any doubt at all after listening to Ministry's latest ride The Last Sucker then you truly most have been one of the mindless twits who voted for the man all those years ago.The third in the "uber-critical" trilogy (House of the Mole 2004 and Rio Grande Blood 2006) aimed at "W," Jourgensen launches a frontal attack on Bush with lyrics that mock, challenge and outright scream at the hypocrisy and degradation of the last seven years.
"Now it's my turn for something to say, You made me king so I could have my way, The people hate me and I don't know why, They hate me with each and every lie" The Last Sucker is brutal, thought provoking and honest. Not caring who is "watching" or "listening," Jourgensen lets everyone know how he feels. Declaring Dick Cheney to be the son of Satan and reminding us that we are forever being watched in everything we do, The Last Sucker is the final album ever to be released by Ministry.
I find it interesting that it coincides with the ending of the Bush administration. Or maybe it is on purpose. Maybe as we prepare to enter the final year of Bush, Jourgensen feels he has said enough. Now it is up to those that are listening to make sure everyone understands.
The truth is that Jourgensen says he is at the top of his game and it's time to call it quits. According to a recent interview on MTV.com, Jourgensen said that it will be nice to end on a high note instead of keep releasing shitty records well into his 60's. Whatever the reason, this album shows that after 27 years and 11 albums (The Last Sucker will be the 12th), Ministry still kicks ass. They haven't slipped and they do not miss a beat. The band is planning a world tour to support their final installment and you can bet that at more than 40-years-old, Jourgensen will still incite a wild and hard hitting mosh pit for fans of all ages. The final two tracks culminate everything that is, was or ever will be Ministry. Titled "End of Days Part One and Two," both songs breathe Ministry. As the two part song comes to a close, the last four minutes are, oddly enough, from a Republican president. Jourgensen skillfully mixed in Dwight D. Eisenhower's farewell speech as President: "Balance between actions of the moment and the national welfare of the future...."The Last Sucker was recorded and mixed at Jourgensen's own studio in El Paso, Texas. The album is 11 tracks long and is to be released September 18.
"Now it's my turn for something to say, You made me king so I could have my way, The people hate me and I don't know why, They hate me with each and every lie" The Last Sucker is brutal, thought provoking and honest. Not caring who is "watching" or "listening," Jourgensen lets everyone know how he feels. Declaring Dick Cheney to be the son of Satan and reminding us that we are forever being watched in everything we do, The Last Sucker is the final album ever to be released by Ministry.
I find it interesting that it coincides with the ending of the Bush administration. Or maybe it is on purpose. Maybe as we prepare to enter the final year of Bush, Jourgensen feels he has said enough. Now it is up to those that are listening to make sure everyone understands.
The truth is that Jourgensen says he is at the top of his game and it's time to call it quits. According to a recent interview on MTV.com, Jourgensen said that it will be nice to end on a high note instead of keep releasing shitty records well into his 60's. Whatever the reason, this album shows that after 27 years and 11 albums (The Last Sucker will be the 12th), Ministry still kicks ass. They haven't slipped and they do not miss a beat. The band is planning a world tour to support their final installment and you can bet that at more than 40-years-old, Jourgensen will still incite a wild and hard hitting mosh pit for fans of all ages. The final two tracks culminate everything that is, was or ever will be Ministry. Titled "End of Days Part One and Two," both songs breathe Ministry. As the two part song comes to a close, the last four minutes are, oddly enough, from a Republican president. Jourgensen skillfully mixed in Dwight D. Eisenhower's farewell speech as President: "Balance between actions of the moment and the national welfare of the future...."The Last Sucker was recorded and mixed at Jourgensen's own studio in El Paso, Texas. The album is 11 tracks long and is to be released September 18.
Monday, August 6, 2007
Tom Glavine gets 300 win in New Yorks 8-3 win over Cubs
The lights shone bright on Wrigley field in Chicago as the ninth inning came to close on the Mets/Cubs game.
After having high-fived everyone in his dugout, one man strolled out across the field as the rest of the team filed out behind him. First he met the catcher and gave him a big hug, then he went down the list of all the starters before ending once agin with the catcher who had came back around to give him a ball. Then it is was his manager and and coaches. Slowly he came to his kids and then his wife.
Without hesitation he kissed her and they embraced. Tom Glavine had just secured his 300th win. Glavine is the 23 player in the history of baseball to win 300 victories. Most recently it was done by his former teammate Greg Maddux and Roger Clemens before him.
Glavine had made a bid for his 300th win early last week against the Brewers when he left the game with a 2-1 lead. Unfortunatley the bullpen did not come through for him. Tonight Glavine seemed to say it was time. Infact it was Glavine who hit an RBI single to score the first run for the Mets the last time that was done was by Steve Carlton.
Having left the game in seventh, Glavine handed the bullpen the game with a 5-1 lead. Two pitchers and two runs later, Glavine would begin to sweat as the Cubs now only trailed by two. With the eighth inning coming up, Glavine placed his fate firmly in the bats of the Mets offense.
Luis Castillo, who had struggled since coming to the mets until this game, got his fourth hit of the night to lead off the eighth inning. Also struggling, David Wright hit a single. Castillo stole third to place himself in a better position to score. He later left the game with heat exhaustion. With Wrtight on first and Castillo on third, Carlos Delgado blasted a double into the ivy in centerfield. Moises Alou followed Delgado with a walk and injured Paul Lo Duca drilled a single to score Wright. Adding two more runs to their score, Glavine could breathe a little easier.
The wind was clearly deflated from the Cubs sail after losing Alfonso Soriano to an injury earlier in the game. Although getting one more baserunner in the ninth inning, they could not stand up to the power of the Mets. The boys from New York scored again after Jose Reyes drilled a ninth inning triple.
Turning the game over to Billy Wagner, the Mets finished their stay in Chicago on an upward beat and with Glavine finally able to end his bid for 300. Glavine pitched 6 1/3 innings. He gave up 6 hits, 1 walk, 2 runs and had 1 strile out. Collectively, the Mets had 16 hits and seven walks in support of their pitcher. The final score in Chicago, was New York 8 and the Cubs 3.
After having high-fived everyone in his dugout, one man strolled out across the field as the rest of the team filed out behind him. First he met the catcher and gave him a big hug, then he went down the list of all the starters before ending once agin with the catcher who had came back around to give him a ball. Then it is was his manager and and coaches. Slowly he came to his kids and then his wife.
Without hesitation he kissed her and they embraced. Tom Glavine had just secured his 300th win. Glavine is the 23 player in the history of baseball to win 300 victories. Most recently it was done by his former teammate Greg Maddux and Roger Clemens before him.
Glavine had made a bid for his 300th win early last week against the Brewers when he left the game with a 2-1 lead. Unfortunatley the bullpen did not come through for him. Tonight Glavine seemed to say it was time. Infact it was Glavine who hit an RBI single to score the first run for the Mets the last time that was done was by Steve Carlton.
Having left the game in seventh, Glavine handed the bullpen the game with a 5-1 lead. Two pitchers and two runs later, Glavine would begin to sweat as the Cubs now only trailed by two. With the eighth inning coming up, Glavine placed his fate firmly in the bats of the Mets offense.
Luis Castillo, who had struggled since coming to the mets until this game, got his fourth hit of the night to lead off the eighth inning. Also struggling, David Wright hit a single. Castillo stole third to place himself in a better position to score. He later left the game with heat exhaustion. With Wrtight on first and Castillo on third, Carlos Delgado blasted a double into the ivy in centerfield. Moises Alou followed Delgado with a walk and injured Paul Lo Duca drilled a single to score Wright. Adding two more runs to their score, Glavine could breathe a little easier.
The wind was clearly deflated from the Cubs sail after losing Alfonso Soriano to an injury earlier in the game. Although getting one more baserunner in the ninth inning, they could not stand up to the power of the Mets. The boys from New York scored again after Jose Reyes drilled a ninth inning triple.
Turning the game over to Billy Wagner, the Mets finished their stay in Chicago on an upward beat and with Glavine finally able to end his bid for 300. Glavine pitched 6 1/3 innings. He gave up 6 hits, 1 walk, 2 runs and had 1 strile out. Collectively, the Mets had 16 hits and seven walks in support of their pitcher. The final score in Chicago, was New York 8 and the Cubs 3.
Coach Bill Walsh dead at 75
At the age of 8-years-old, I was on my first football team. The local team had trouble filling all the positions so they opened it up to eight year olds and up. Needless to say I jumped at the chance. That was 1983. I didn’t understand football and knew that I needed to try and figure out what I was doing.
My dad was never much of a sports fan and neither was my mom. The only person that I knew of in my family that enjoyed football , besides my older brother, was my grandfather and he was a Cowboys fan. So I said "why not" and started watching the Cowboys games. It was cool at first but I found myself drawn to the other team. It was a team in red and gold with an SF on the side of the helmet. Calling the shots was some guy named Joe Montana with the number 16 stitched on his white jersey. My attention was peaked but at eight how long can your attention truly be held. The next year I wasn’t allowed to play football. Apparently there was plenty of 10 and older boys who could play so I was told no. Oh well I was nine and still had other things I could do. Not playing though, caused my interest in football to fade. The next year I was 10-years-old and I was ready to take on the big kids. I was also kinda ready to watch football again. My brother had established himself a fan of the Miami Dolphins, and I still kinda liked that one team in red and gold. I flittered with watching football until I noticed that my brother had become really interested in a game late in January. So I decided to watch. Now I should say that my brother -although we are very close now- was not always the nicest to me. He was bigger and tougher than I and frequently made me the target of his aggression. Needless to say this forced me to try and find other ways to get back at him. As a result, when I noticed that he was cheering for the Dolphins to win this game called the "Super Bowl", well I cheered for the other team. I was firmly introduced to my first love.
I remember getting excited as I watched the 49ers win the game. How great it was for that my new favorite team had just beaten the team that the object of my fear rooted for. How sweet it was. I then took it upon myself to become a young super fan. I had t-shirts, pants, shoes, socks, posters, jackets, cards, posters and so much more. I wouldn’t be surprised if the people in Fairbanks Ak, thought of me as the crazy kid that likes the 49ers.
Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, John Taylor, Ronnie Lott, Roger Craig and Tom Rathman these were the names of my childhood heroes. The leader of the giants on the my field was none other than "The Genius" Bill Walsh. He took this team and made them into greatness. Successfully guiding and building players like Montana and Rice. When Walsh left the coaching field for the 49ers, he finished with a record of 102-63-1. He won ten out of 14 post season games, six division titles and master minded three Super Bowl wins. After leaving the team that I loved, he was replaced by George Seiffert, a man every bit as important as Walsh.
Looking through my e-mails here at work today, I was stopped cold and a lump formed in my throat. Bill Walsh, the man who led and created my heroes was dead. At the age of 75, leukemia had finally taken him. Long since retired are my heroes of the gridiron. Although they still walk among us as normal people, they now have to do it without their coach. Good-bye Bill, may you rest in peace.
My dad was never much of a sports fan and neither was my mom. The only person that I knew of in my family that enjoyed football , besides my older brother, was my grandfather and he was a Cowboys fan. So I said "why not" and started watching the Cowboys games. It was cool at first but I found myself drawn to the other team. It was a team in red and gold with an SF on the side of the helmet. Calling the shots was some guy named Joe Montana with the number 16 stitched on his white jersey. My attention was peaked but at eight how long can your attention truly be held. The next year I wasn’t allowed to play football. Apparently there was plenty of 10 and older boys who could play so I was told no. Oh well I was nine and still had other things I could do. Not playing though, caused my interest in football to fade. The next year I was 10-years-old and I was ready to take on the big kids. I was also kinda ready to watch football again. My brother had established himself a fan of the Miami Dolphins, and I still kinda liked that one team in red and gold. I flittered with watching football until I noticed that my brother had become really interested in a game late in January. So I decided to watch. Now I should say that my brother -although we are very close now- was not always the nicest to me. He was bigger and tougher than I and frequently made me the target of his aggression. Needless to say this forced me to try and find other ways to get back at him. As a result, when I noticed that he was cheering for the Dolphins to win this game called the "Super Bowl", well I cheered for the other team. I was firmly introduced to my first love.
I remember getting excited as I watched the 49ers win the game. How great it was for that my new favorite team had just beaten the team that the object of my fear rooted for. How sweet it was. I then took it upon myself to become a young super fan. I had t-shirts, pants, shoes, socks, posters, jackets, cards, posters and so much more. I wouldn’t be surprised if the people in Fairbanks Ak, thought of me as the crazy kid that likes the 49ers.
Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, John Taylor, Ronnie Lott, Roger Craig and Tom Rathman these were the names of my childhood heroes. The leader of the giants on the my field was none other than "The Genius" Bill Walsh. He took this team and made them into greatness. Successfully guiding and building players like Montana and Rice. When Walsh left the coaching field for the 49ers, he finished with a record of 102-63-1. He won ten out of 14 post season games, six division titles and master minded three Super Bowl wins. After leaving the team that I loved, he was replaced by George Seiffert, a man every bit as important as Walsh.
Looking through my e-mails here at work today, I was stopped cold and a lump formed in my throat. Bill Walsh, the man who led and created my heroes was dead. At the age of 75, leukemia had finally taken him. Long since retired are my heroes of the gridiron. Although they still walk among us as normal people, they now have to do it without their coach. Good-bye Bill, may you rest in peace.
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Transformers the Movie
When it comes to producing a comic book or cartoon movie, the cast and crew get one chance to get it right. They need to be able to appeal to the legions of fans that have followed the series from its inception to whereever it is at the time. They also need desperately to appeal to potentially new fans that the film will create.
In the case of Transformers, they succeeded. Now, I should note that I am a long-time fan of the “robots in disguise.” I began when I was in fifth grade by watching the cartoons and collecting the toys. Soon I was collecting the comics and cherished every single new edition.So when I learned that the movie was coming, I was concerned. I was concerned that it would be screwed up. Truthfully though, I was anxious. I was anxious to see the joys of my childhood on the big screen, and so were my two boys.
So when the July 3 opening date rolled around, we loaded up and headed to the theater. We took our seats and prepared for what could possibly be an absolute flop — or not. Admittedly I avoided reading any reviews for this movie.The movie began well enough and progressed interestingly. Aside from noting a few Hollywood changes, I was enjoying it. Then came the meeting with the first Transformer, Blackout, and my jaw hit the floor. Even the sound they used to indicate the transformation was dead on! Holy crap! Here were the Decepticons blasting away a military base in Qatar.
I just kept thinking, “when are the Autobots coming to rescue these guys?” Of course it didn’t happen and I was okay with that.So now off to the United States and Sam Witwicky. Sam is on a quest to get a car and a girl. Purchasing an old Camaro from a less then honest used car salesman (Bernie Mack), Sam drives off in what Transformers fans know to be Bumblebee. The personality of the car is cool but it gets better when it finally transforms into the robot we all love. As the rest of the Autobots make their way to earth (Optimus Prime, Ironhide, Ratchet, and Jazz) the movie really picks up. Small fights involving Bumblebee and the Decepticon, Barricade, as well as Soundwave and the U.S. government, prepare the viewers for the ultimate battle at the end. The showdown between the Autobots and the Decepticons (Megatron, Starscream, Devestator, Blackout, and Bonecrusher) was intense. It was like the Matrix meets the Transformers with an amazing display of acrobatics by giant robots. Autobot medic Ratchet slugs it out so hard that any fighting medic would be proud. The whole movie is packed with fun scenes like Bumblebee leaking lubricant (peeing) on government agents and all the Autobots doing their best to hide from Mr. and Mrs. Witwicky.The special effects and booming explosions electrified the captive audience as time and time again my four-year-old grabbed his ears. Speaking of four-year-olds, during the main confrontation, when Optimus Prime finally shows up, my boy jumped out of his seat and cheered! I don't mean silently pumping his fist but truly raising his hands and yelling for joy — I think I was doing the same inside!This movie did everything I hoped it would do and nothing I feared. It changed the story line some and made modifications to the robots themselves (Prime was a snub nosed semi). More than any of that, though, it gave a Dad and his two boys the chance to cheer about something together and walk away smiling.
In the case of Transformers, they succeeded. Now, I should note that I am a long-time fan of the “robots in disguise.” I began when I was in fifth grade by watching the cartoons and collecting the toys. Soon I was collecting the comics and cherished every single new edition.So when I learned that the movie was coming, I was concerned. I was concerned that it would be screwed up. Truthfully though, I was anxious. I was anxious to see the joys of my childhood on the big screen, and so were my two boys.
So when the July 3 opening date rolled around, we loaded up and headed to the theater. We took our seats and prepared for what could possibly be an absolute flop — or not. Admittedly I avoided reading any reviews for this movie.The movie began well enough and progressed interestingly. Aside from noting a few Hollywood changes, I was enjoying it. Then came the meeting with the first Transformer, Blackout, and my jaw hit the floor. Even the sound they used to indicate the transformation was dead on! Holy crap! Here were the Decepticons blasting away a military base in Qatar.
I just kept thinking, “when are the Autobots coming to rescue these guys?” Of course it didn’t happen and I was okay with that.So now off to the United States and Sam Witwicky. Sam is on a quest to get a car and a girl. Purchasing an old Camaro from a less then honest used car salesman (Bernie Mack), Sam drives off in what Transformers fans know to be Bumblebee. The personality of the car is cool but it gets better when it finally transforms into the robot we all love. As the rest of the Autobots make their way to earth (Optimus Prime, Ironhide, Ratchet, and Jazz) the movie really picks up. Small fights involving Bumblebee and the Decepticon, Barricade, as well as Soundwave and the U.S. government, prepare the viewers for the ultimate battle at the end. The showdown between the Autobots and the Decepticons (Megatron, Starscream, Devestator, Blackout, and Bonecrusher) was intense. It was like the Matrix meets the Transformers with an amazing display of acrobatics by giant robots. Autobot medic Ratchet slugs it out so hard that any fighting medic would be proud. The whole movie is packed with fun scenes like Bumblebee leaking lubricant (peeing) on government agents and all the Autobots doing their best to hide from Mr. and Mrs. Witwicky.The special effects and booming explosions electrified the captive audience as time and time again my four-year-old grabbed his ears. Speaking of four-year-olds, during the main confrontation, when Optimus Prime finally shows up, my boy jumped out of his seat and cheered! I don't mean silently pumping his fist but truly raising his hands and yelling for joy — I think I was doing the same inside!This movie did everything I hoped it would do and nothing I feared. It changed the story line some and made modifications to the robots themselves (Prime was a snub nosed semi). More than any of that, though, it gave a Dad and his two boys the chance to cheer about something together and walk away smiling.
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Jeff Dunham, Salina Ks May 16, 2007
Fans poured into the Salina Bicentennial center all wanting to see famed comedian/ventriloquist Jeff Dunham. Wading through the thick lines and extremely tight security, fans made their way into the midway and found the seats. All sorts of refreshments both alcoholic and non were available to anyone wishing to partake.
Starting a few minutes late, fans of comedy were pleased to welcome Jason Dixon, a comic who has spent time in Kansas City but recently moved to Los Angelas. Dixon warmed the crowd up well as he started by asking the audience if they thought he was gay. Needles to say, just to be ornery, there was loud whooping and cheering. Dixon kept the crowd laughing throughout his routine as he poked fun at the size of the mall in Salina, and the overall lack of terrain in Kansas. At one point he made the comment about the surprising amount of astronauts coming from Kansas. Although when he thought about it he understood why.
"If you grew up in a small ass town in Kansas you would want to get as far away from as you could too!"
Dixon left the stage to huge applause which only got louder when Dunham was announced. Graciously accepting the applause, Dunham broke straight into his routine. Telling funny stories about his dogs and what he and his daughter do to torment them, Dunham eventually brings out the ones everyone wants to see. Reaching inside his storage chest, Dunham was joined by the grumpiest of old men Walter.
Walter immediately launches into his tirade about everything. He gripes about his wife, "They say marriage is forever, MINE'S TAKING TO LONG!" He gripes about security in the airport and how they always want to look into the trunk and what he and Dunham do to have fun with security,
"They open the trunk and I pop out and say CLOSE THE DOOR!"
Of course Walter also rips into Dunham about owning a Toyato Prious saying that when it drives past it makes a sound like "IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM gay."
After being called a dumbass several times and poking fun about suicide bombers, Dunham eventually puts Walter away and out comes Achmed the dead suicide bomber.
Achmed talks about the infidels and when people laugh at his comments he would scream "SILENCE! I'll kill you," and raise his eyebrows up stare menacing at the crowd, as menacing as a puppet can get.
Starting a few minutes late, fans of comedy were pleased to welcome Jason Dixon, a comic who has spent time in Kansas City but recently moved to Los Angelas. Dixon warmed the crowd up well as he started by asking the audience if they thought he was gay. Needles to say, just to be ornery, there was loud whooping and cheering. Dixon kept the crowd laughing throughout his routine as he poked fun at the size of the mall in Salina, and the overall lack of terrain in Kansas. At one point he made the comment about the surprising amount of astronauts coming from Kansas. Although when he thought about it he understood why.
"If you grew up in a small ass town in Kansas you would want to get as far away from as you could too!"
Dixon left the stage to huge applause which only got louder when Dunham was announced. Graciously accepting the applause, Dunham broke straight into his routine. Telling funny stories about his dogs and what he and his daughter do to torment them, Dunham eventually brings out the ones everyone wants to see. Reaching inside his storage chest, Dunham was joined by the grumpiest of old men Walter.
Walter immediately launches into his tirade about everything. He gripes about his wife, "They say marriage is forever, MINE'S TAKING TO LONG!" He gripes about security in the airport and how they always want to look into the trunk and what he and Dunham do to have fun with security,
"They open the trunk and I pop out and say CLOSE THE DOOR!"
Of course Walter also rips into Dunham about owning a Toyato Prious saying that when it drives past it makes a sound like "IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM gay."
After being called a dumbass several times and poking fun about suicide bombers, Dunham eventually puts Walter away and out comes Achmed the dead suicide bomber.
Achmed talks about the infidels and when people laugh at his comments he would scream "SILENCE! I'll kill you," and raise his eyebrows up stare menacing at the crowd, as menacing as a puppet can get.
Being just a skeleton with a pair of underwear as a turban -the last thing that went through his brain was his ass- Achmed constantly yells at Dunham to fix his foot. Achmed confesses to the crowd that his biggest fear is Walter (to which we hear Walter respond form the trunk "dumbass") and also that he was not a very good suicide bomber. Achmed admits to being killed after answering his cell phone while filling up his gas tank.
Achmed finishes his time on stage before the quite nerdy Melvin the Superhero guy joins the routine. Melvin and Dunham enter into an exchange about which superhero Melvin is most like. When asked if he was like Superman and if he could stop a speeding bullet, Melvin replies, "Once, it hurts like hell." As the crowd laughs at Melvins' responses he tells them in his high pitched voice to shut up.
Melvin tells the crowd to that his biggest enemy is his wife, once a month when she turns "evil".
Wearing a purple and yellow costume, Melvin claims that the big D on his just stands for his theme song (da dada DA!).
Eventually Melvin is put away and is put away and out comes the purple woozle "on crack" Peanut. Peanut is met with huge applause as he like Walter proceeds to degrade Dunham. Peanut even insinuates that he is sleeping with Dunhams wife. After berating Dunham about all things (car, web site, etc) Dunham and Peanut are joined by Jose Jalapeno.
For more than ten minutes the three argue about Jose's immigration status. Jose eventually tells Dunham and Peanut that his "green card" is in his other stick. Which has Peanut looking under Jose and freaking out about how the stick is placed in him.
Brought to Salina by BR Promotion, Dunham announced at the end of the show that he was filming his new DVD. The routine that fans just observed is destined to be on his newest effort. The crowd cheered and hollered as Dunham bowed many times. Eventually Dunham showed his improve skills as he told the audience that he would bring Walter back on stage if they would like to ask him a few questions.
Welcoming Walter back with a standing ovation, questions began to fly at the bitter old man. Walter stay true to character and answered every question in his bitter often sarcastic manner.
As the audience began to filter out of the Bicentennial Center, laughter could still be heard as people began reflecting already on what they had heard and seen. Dunham is an amazing talent with skills as a ventriloquist that very few would be able to compare to.
The audience was made up of fans both young and old. His quick wit and fairly clean show had everyone laughing hysterically. Dunham showed no fear as he used his puppets to make fun of himself. A quality comedian, Dunham stayed away from major racial slander, politics and religion.
Dunham was complemented well with Dixon as the opening act. If Dixon continues with Dunham, the two are sure to thrill fans everywhere as they finish the tour.
Achmed finishes his time on stage before the quite nerdy Melvin the Superhero guy joins the routine. Melvin and Dunham enter into an exchange about which superhero Melvin is most like. When asked if he was like Superman and if he could stop a speeding bullet, Melvin replies, "Once, it hurts like hell." As the crowd laughs at Melvins' responses he tells them in his high pitched voice to shut up.
Melvin tells the crowd to that his biggest enemy is his wife, once a month when she turns "evil".
Wearing a purple and yellow costume, Melvin claims that the big D on his just stands for his theme song (da dada DA!).
Eventually Melvin is put away and is put away and out comes the purple woozle "on crack" Peanut. Peanut is met with huge applause as he like Walter proceeds to degrade Dunham. Peanut even insinuates that he is sleeping with Dunhams wife. After berating Dunham about all things (car, web site, etc) Dunham and Peanut are joined by Jose Jalapeno.
For more than ten minutes the three argue about Jose's immigration status. Jose eventually tells Dunham and Peanut that his "green card" is in his other stick. Which has Peanut looking under Jose and freaking out about how the stick is placed in him.
Brought to Salina by BR Promotion, Dunham announced at the end of the show that he was filming his new DVD. The routine that fans just observed is destined to be on his newest effort. The crowd cheered and hollered as Dunham bowed many times. Eventually Dunham showed his improve skills as he told the audience that he would bring Walter back on stage if they would like to ask him a few questions.
Welcoming Walter back with a standing ovation, questions began to fly at the bitter old man. Walter stay true to character and answered every question in his bitter often sarcastic manner.
As the audience began to filter out of the Bicentennial Center, laughter could still be heard as people began reflecting already on what they had heard and seen. Dunham is an amazing talent with skills as a ventriloquist that very few would be able to compare to.
The audience was made up of fans both young and old. His quick wit and fairly clean show had everyone laughing hysterically. Dunham showed no fear as he used his puppets to make fun of himself. A quality comedian, Dunham stayed away from major racial slander, politics and religion.
Dunham was complemented well with Dixon as the opening act. If Dixon continues with Dunham, the two are sure to thrill fans everywhere as they finish the tour.
Monday, May 7, 2007
Spider-Man Pop-Up review
Stunning visuals literally jump off the pages as readers flip through "The Amazing Spider-Man Pop-Up" book. Released as the forerunner in the four book, True Believers Retro Character Collection from Marvel Comics and Candlewick Press, Spider-Man and his famous villains leap to life with every turn of the page.
Comic books collectors young and old will be scrambling to get their hands on this highly collectible book. Vintage comic scenes and descriptive bio's on all the major players will please the old-time spidey fan while informing the new. The book takes the reader through Peter Parker's transformation to Spider-Man and also highlights his seven deadliest foes, including Dr. Ock, Mysterio and Sandman. Designed by Andy Mansfield and Published by Candlewick Press, this book is sure to be hit with Spider-Man fans everywhere. The hard cover of the book and the durability of the pages make this book suitable the younger web head fans as is recommended on the book (ages 5 and up).On a side note, my four-year-old fell in love with this book. An avid Spider-Man fan, he was thrilled as he turned every page albeit sometimes a little rough. Luckily the strength of this book withstood his excitement and mine. Truly a great start to what is going to be a series with strong collectability.
Comic books collectors young and old will be scrambling to get their hands on this highly collectible book. Vintage comic scenes and descriptive bio's on all the major players will please the old-time spidey fan while informing the new. The book takes the reader through Peter Parker's transformation to Spider-Man and also highlights his seven deadliest foes, including Dr. Ock, Mysterio and Sandman. Designed by Andy Mansfield and Published by Candlewick Press, this book is sure to be hit with Spider-Man fans everywhere. The hard cover of the book and the durability of the pages make this book suitable the younger web head fans as is recommended on the book (ages 5 and up).On a side note, my four-year-old fell in love with this book. An avid Spider-Man fan, he was thrilled as he turned every page albeit sometimes a little rough. Luckily the strength of this book withstood his excitement and mine. Truly a great start to what is going to be a series with strong collectability.
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