Archive for July 10th, 2008

10
Jul
08

Cover Bands + Boats = Awesome

First off, I suck at blogging, so forgive me.

Second, I had to write about seeing a Tool Tribute Band “Schism”, not only did they sounds just like Tool (complete with the lead singer using a bull horn) but they also played Tool Videos behind them on a giant screen. It was a three hour show, which I thought was going to be too long to see a tribute band, then “Schism” took a break and “Battle of Los Angeles” (a Rage Against the Machine cover band) came out and nailed “Bulls on Parade”, “A Bullet in Your Head”, and “Freedom”.  Then “Schism” came back out and closed out the show with some awesome covers of “The Pot” and “Aenima”.

Did I mention this was all on a boat? If you think it sucks trying to get a beer and get back to your seat then you’ve never tried to get a beer and get back to the show while a boat is randomly moving because of waves, not that fun. The next “Schism” show on the boat is August 14th, check out the full details at www.rocksoff.com just make sure you get there on time or else the boat will leave your sorry ass behind.

10
Jul
08

Burn Notice

My new favouite show is back on USA tomorrow.  Last summer I was in the States and my friend had recorded a few Burn Notice episodes from season one cos she knew how much I’d love it.  So I am so happy to be living here now and have the show return.

It’s basically the new MacGyver!  A spy gets his “Burn Notice” – meaning he’s fired from being a spy, but this guy needs to find out who fired him and why.  In the meantime he has to earn money so he hires himself out to people who have problems – just like the A Team!  What a combination!

And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better the blonde one from Cagney and Lacy (I don’t know which is which) plays the spy’s Mum.  She’s mental and smokes all day long – she’s also possibly the best thing in the show!  Set your DVR – TiVo / whatever!  We need the new MacGyver in 2008!




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