Go To Ebay And Buy Some Of My Stuff.

August has been the cruelest month of 2005, and it just keeps getting crueler. I don't want to get into all the specifics, but things could only be worse if I were struck with an incurable disease (God forbid!). Well, when life gives you lemons, oh you know the rest. Anyways, I've got some stuff up for sale on eBay that probably four or five of you would be interested in. Bid high, early, and often.

In a minor turnaround for this otherwise craptacular month, I just got hired for a PA gig working on the American Idol auditions here in Memphis, submitted for another upcoming project, and I'm supposed to speak on two different panels at this year's CMJ Marathon in New York City. Trips cost money, money is tight, so I'm working it out trying to get there. Generous offers of frequent flyer mile donations are accepted, or you can click the PayPal donation link there on the right if you'd like to and are able to help. If not, don't feel bad -- it's pretty hellish for almost everyone I know right now.

Speaking of CMJ, two of my favorite local bands will be appearing at CMJ this year. It's no surprise to locals that Lucero will be making an appearance, but how thrilled was I to get the email about the rock and roll geniuses of the 21st century Living Better Electrically? Jackson, Mississippi's finest will be appearing at CMJ this year to blow your doors off the hinges, and if you miss out you'll be hearing about them after it's been cool to know about them for two years.

Details:
Friday September 16th
8 pm
Alphabet Lounge
104 Avenue C @ 7th Street

If you haven't already heard them, click here to download "Aye, Me" from the SXSW website.

I'm going to go to sleep now and try to get up at a normal time like normal people for a change. Tomorrow has got to be a better day.