Red Mix

This mixtape will be perfect for:

A. Wearing something red
B. Eating something red
C. Turning red
D. Feeling red
E. Painting red

I always color in my calendar squares (with a crayon) ... a different color each month ... and since today is the 1st day of February and I always color February's squares in red ... ta da!

ENJOY!

And if you want, you can download the Red Mix right HERE.







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1st of all, let me send my condolences to my good friend Keith Goodwin, who had to bid farewell to his truly unique and amazing dog Wedge this past week ... R.I.P.





Also this past week, Charlie Louvin of the Louvin Brothers passed away ...




At Bottletree I have a siamese twin painting of the Louvin Brothers and before now, Charlie's death was left blank =




R.I.P. =





Also R.I.P. John Barry, well-known film score and soundtrack composer, best known for his work on the James Bonds movies =










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So the reception and "gallery talk" for mine and Jesse Cunningham's art show at Parnell Memorial Library in Montevallo, AL was this past Sunday and it went really well ... Jesse did his talk and then it was my turn ... I'd never officially given a talk about my art, so it felt both awkward and surreal, but at the same time thrilling and exciting ... I read 5 poems at the end, which was part I really enjoyed about the whole thing ... I'm pretty sure the folks listening enjoyed it as well, too! Also, Ryan was able to be there, too which really made me happy!




Here are some kind words that Sandy Swindle wrote about the event =

"I found both Jesse and Paul to be refreshing and unique – both humble and genuine artists who are willing to share their story and encourage others in their own artistic endeavors. They are simply who they are – talented artists who continue their own journey of art exploration and ideas.

Jesse’s distinctive sculpture ranging from small vases to his large sculptured heads and other pieces invite the viewer to want to touch each piece, to feel the form of it, to understand how it was made, and to savor its beauty.

Paul’s vibrant colors and interesting ideas on his recycled canvases of found objects draw the gallery guest in to ponder and take in all that is there. Such color, design, and texture cannot help but leave an impression and the feeling that life is rich and meaningful and that truly there are so many ideas to be shared with our world community."



Here's me and Sandy =








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TIME FOR A TON of GREAT VIDEOS!!!






This 1st one's for Ryan ... He likes this song and it always makes me think of him =




Speaking of Ryan, he sent me this (thanks!) and I think it's pretty damned mind-blowing! =




I've been on an Ornette Coleman kick lately ... Here's a short clip from a movie I'd like to one day see in it's entirety =




This next one is from Laura Ledbetter via her friend Holly and I really dig it thanks!!! =



An awesome new one from Sic Alps =




And some great new stuff from Memory Tapes as well =




Keith Goodwin posted this one (cheers!) recently by Cows ... I dig the drawn-on mustaches! =




David Faust posted this (danke!) ... incredible! =



Chris Stewart posted this on facebook and it made me laugh (thanky) :
"This song is dedicated to Ingram, who has less hair on his tail than he used to after getting a little too close to the heater. Way to go, Dingus." =







It's now time for some hilarious desserts!



Ryan sent me a load of great edible stuff this week ... Gracias!

1st we have some homemade bread =




Then we have a couple of tasty (not!) strange addictions =
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Matt Goodin posted this pretty funny video of a slowly dying Abe Lincoln robot ... haha (thanks!) =




Then we have Paul Reubens and some extremely talented babies =



And finally, Joshua Shoemaker (cheers) posted this hopeful message from "Sadie" =

Thrift Store Vinyl Radio program 1

(Scroll down for the radio show, which is located below my ramblings!)

I have a good deal of records ... not nearly as many as Ryan, who has a rather stunningly impressive collection ... Anyway, the ones I most value and cherish have been carefully sorted and alphabetized and lie on a series of shelves in my room ...


Then there's the other records ... I wouldn't exactly call the them the "rejects" or anything, but the majority of them were purchased at thrift stores and are located under my bed ... they are also largely ignored for the most part ...


Some of these records need to be added to my official collection, and the only reason they're mixed in with the "under the bed" vinyl is because after some thrift store trips I simply didn't have time to add them to the shelf ...


The other records were bought on a whim, either because they had amusing or interesting covers or because I thought I might could find some good "sampling material" on them or I didn't have a clue about what the sounds or music might be like so I just bought them, hoping for some sort of fantastic audio treasures ...


Speaking of treasures, I really love shopping at thrift stores, simply because you never know exactly what you might find there ... I especially like going with friends ... Here's Laura and Walker standing outside of the huge thrift store in Roebuck, AL =




And here's Walker with a new-found friend =




Aaaanyway, to get to the point, (almost like a New Year's resolution of sorts) I decided that I should really stop ignoring my potential "under-bed diamonds" and instead celebrate their existence by making a radio show at the end of each month with the sole intention of delving into all that magically unexplored vinyl!



And here it is, folks ... program 1 of the Thrift Store Vinyl Radio =

If you decide that you love it & MUST have it for yer very own, the download link is right HERE.




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So I officially have my art exhibit (with potter Jesse Cunningham) at Parnell Memorial Library in Montevallo, AL installed ... The show opened yesterday (Jan. 24th) and will be up for nearly 2 whole months ... if yer in the area, drop by and check out my new stuff!


Here's me in the library gallery right after the last painting was hung =



And here's the sign they have in the library foyer ... Jesse & I will be doing "artist talks" this coming Sunday (the 30th) at 2PM at the library during the show's opening reception =









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After I hung all the pieces in Montevallo, I journeyed down to Montgomery to visit my favorite sleepyhead, RYAN =



And here's his wonderful cat, Nico posing for me in the backyard =








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VIDEO TIME IS UPON US!!!





1st up, knowing my fascination with the musical genre, Ryan sent me this excellently directed Krautrock documentary (thanks, poobear!) ... and if part one whets yer appetite, there are 5 more parts to watch on Youtube =




Elise sent me this sliver of wonderful by Cineplexx (cheers!!!) =




Last week's introduction to Ghost Box Music led me to this surreal nugget by Moon Wiring Club =




And somehow after finding that, I was led to this intriguing short by Dolly Dolly =




Keeping on a surreal and psychedelic note, here's a brand new video from Times New Viking =




And wow! Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti were actually on Fallon doing "Round & Round" ! =




Billy Valentine filmed my band Nowhere Squares when we opened up for Man Or Astroman? this past New Year's Eve =








And for dessert, Ryan sent me a sneak preview of a great and hilarious show created by Carrie Brownstein & Fred Armisen called "Portlandia" ... It's on the Independentt Film Channel ... I can't wait to see some full episodes! =




Here's one more preview =



And another =