So. Apparently Tom Hanks will be making his broadway debut next year in Nora Ephron's play The Lucky Guy. Suhweet. He will be playing a journalist and that's the extent of my knowledge on this play. But really, I don't care what it's about. It's Tom Hanks!! And Nora Ephron!!! Gotta be good. Previews in March of 2012 and opening April 1st. Which happens to be perfect timing. I have to work ungodly hours for tax season so I can't have a life again until April 16th anyway. So it's as if it were meant to be. (Just like Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan in Sleepless in Seattle...mtb.."It's Cute. It's like a little clue...")
So NOW my next trip to see my sweet sista in NYC would be after tax season, of course. (Freakin tax season.) So end of April beginning of May, warmer weather, no snow. I'm starting my shopping stash now. I'm gonna start stock piling my pennies!
Kenny, o brother, avid Tom Hanks fan, wanna be starter of a scooter gang - you can begin the "seething with jealousy" phase of your day. Or you could start saving your pennies too...
See ya in a few months Tommy! That is unless the world really does end December 21th. That's just one more reason why that would really suck....
Yes that is correct it is Thursday and it is time for another episode of Thuper Thong Thurthday. This week I'm feeling a little mleh so I have been listening to a lot of mellow, mellow music. A lot of Mumford & Sons and the like. I will now be showing you some of the mellow-ness I have been playing lately to make it through the day...
Also, I noticed that having the full video posted made MY browser a little laggy. Not a lot laggy but enough to irritate the 60 FPS needing nerd inside me. So I have opted for a "click the link, new tab" method. Let me know which way you prefer and I will act accordingly.
I will also be posting all live versions of these songs that I love. Makes it feel more...organic (too hippy??) Screw it. Organic.
My new favorite band is named Monsters Calling Home. From what I have gathered it is a group of Koreans from Los Angeles and they don't have a very big following...yet. I liked this band so much I actually BOUGHT their EP. That's right will real world dollars. Now, being the poor person that I am, I do not do this very often (very sad to admit that). This band is absolutely amazing. Currently this song, Foxbeard, is my favorite. But you should listen to all of the stuff they have, it's out of this world good.
Another New Favorite:
This next band I found labeled as The Last Bison. The when I went to their website it was only Bison. Either way, I love this damn song. It's got just the right amount of folky mountainess that I just love, and his voice is just raspy and soothing in the right amounts. Awesome band. Great song.
An Old Favorite:
This band is named Horse Feathers. This is another band I found due to Tiny Desk Concerts. Great show. This guy's voice is sometimes (most times) hard to understand because it is very, very soft. But it is an extremely good soft. This is the whole Tiny Desk Concert, but the first song, Working Poor, is the one I would like you to hear. If you listened to the rest, well, that'd be ok too.
Popular Mellow Songs I'm Loving Right This Second:
First up is the Avett Brothers. They are good stuff. They also follow this Thursday's theme and are kind of mountain-y mellow. I think this is a really beautiful song that everyone should know...
Second is Cough Syrup by Young The Giant. It is just catchy and non mountain-y. So if you were sick of the banjos, here is your respite. Enjoy.
That's it for this week folks. Let me know what you guys think of the list in the comment box below.
This weeks playlist was brought to you by Ken & Pat Tarver for birthing me and listeners like you. I am net-casting out of my apartment in Sunny Lake Charles, LA. Thanks for listening to KKNY. Good luck. Over...and out.
From the Cup of Jo blog
I saw this on the above blog that I follow. It's an army green military jacket from Urban Outfitters. I WANT this soooo badly. I'd like to find a cheaper version, but I've not found the perfect one just yet, and have suspended the search the last few weeks due to work. Incidentally, I like the little bag too, just have no idea what I'd keep with me that is so light. I'm a pack-it-all-in-case-I-need-it kinda girl.
I'd pair this jacket with these boots
Troopers by Steve Madden. and I'm on the hunt for cozy socks...maybe in aztec looking prints..maybe not...we shall see.
Why Lord Why must I budget???
Nothing much going on here...we had an almost "Coat catastrophe" where John said I left his jacket in Louisiana and took Anthony's by mistake...when in fact, that was not the case and he had to apologize ...twice!! Sherry and I hypothesized that after he tried it on, there was some of this going on.......
Which is why he felt it belonged to Anthony....
I have been assured this is not the case ( he tried it on to prove it) and now there is a hit out on Sherry....(chick in glasses)....
Stay hidden ma souer...Guido the hit guy is coming.....you never know he might hit on you...could be a good thing. Happy Humpday....no pun intended!!
Today is the Psyche Marathon on cloo TV...I must admit that I love these two guys. Best sitcom in ages. Those of you that are smartasses as well will agree. So I will be partaking in the marathon whilst working today...for background funnies.
The last week or so I have been kind of stuck in the apartment, much to the dismay of my very vocal canine...COOPER..sad huh?
But the television has provided ample entertainment, which is unusual. Normally, I'm jamming to tunes. Here are a few of the oldies but goodies that we've viewed during the week.
The Ref with Dennis Leary and Kevin Spacey. Hands down the funnies stuff ever. Favorite quote......'your husbands not dead lady, he's hiding...'
The Money Pit. Favorite quote is '....You WHORE...' I can't get it outta my head. Hilarious!
And My Big Fat Greek Wedding....'.....what do you mean he don't eat no meat?...Oh that's ok, I make lamb...'
This weekend we bought a HUGE pumpkin and plan an extravagant carving...we'll see if we nail it.
Here's the before picture....yes the hubby buckled it in so it got home safe and sound.
we plan a scary one...but I found these on pinterest..
I have decided to copy Christy (sorry, but not really) and do a weekly song update. Let you guys see what I've been bumping lately. I have wide tastes so I will preface each song with a little quip about why i like it and what not. Like Christy. I am having a little trouble on the number of songs I want to do. My initial inkling is to do 3 or 5. We'll see...I have some current favs. This may be a problem. Ok sadly it came down to eight. I'm sorry. BUT I will group them so it will work =)
Okay now for the inaugural Thuper Thong Thurthday #1:
Mellow-tron of awesomeness:
First I'm going to start with a little Basia Bulat. She's polish and I love her song called 'The Shore'. Now this video is her set on a vlog called Tiny Desk Concerts (which is just swell) The Shore is the first song she plays.
For the 2nd song in the Mellow portion of our show I will be choosing Question By The Old '97s. Which sort of reminds me of the old 96er and that's just grand. Good song too.
Now this track is an instrumental that I like jamming on a good night drive (Sherry you know what I'm talking about.) It's not for everyone but I hope you dig it. This is Lament for Morning by Raleigh Moncrief.
Electro-onica:
This first track is just upbeat and jamming. That's why I like it. A good driving song. Amazing by The Mystery Skulls. With He-Man in the background too!!
This is one of my new very, very favorites. Mouthful of Diamonds - Phantogram. Another VERY good night driving song.
Indie Cred-Check:
This band I can thank Erin for turning me onto (and making me see live, great show). They have pretty awesome lyrics and the more you listen the better it gets, or if you don't like it at first you start to like it more. His voice might be a little "acquired taste" but I like it. This is Pensacola by the Manchester Orchestra
Now this song I can't even explain why I like it as much as I do. The guitar tone. The minimalist approach. I just like it. Little Comets - Bridge Burn.
Just for the Eldest:
Now this is just for the eldest living in the upper regions of the country (Sherry can enjoy it too) But everytime I hear it I think about ya =) Stay warm...
Thank you for listening KKNY out of Lake Chuck LA. Broadcasting over the internet via my apartment. Good luck and over and out.
Well I missed Musical Monday, because I couldn't get myself together. So, it's been moved to Tuesday this week.
For today's musical selection we have Wait...by M83. I am really loving this song. It's dreamy and groovy, which is the mood I've been in lately. When I first came out here, I was a little taken aback by the radio stations around here. I was expecting greatness being so close to the city. Unfortunately, everyone is into the pop scene and whatever music makes you turn your white baseball cap to the side and drop your trousers 6 inches...whatever THAT music is...everyone seems to be listening to it. Stereotypes are alive and well here!
BUT....I happened upon 101.9 out of NYC and they play all alternative music, which is awesome.
So I have a couple of songs we should all hear.....If you run by The Boxer Rebellion....is not a new song, still great. I think it's the cover of a Drew Barrymore film, Going the Distance....
movie is ok...song is great. My opinion.
and last but not least....Lisztomania by Pheonix. I just like it, no reason I can think of.
This little black dog is in super big trouble. We ran to the grocery store and the turkey climbed onto my desk and snagged a bag of, chewed a hole through, and ate ALL of these....
from here....
that actually belonged to this guy:
So he's in doggy trouble.
This one sat by and let it happen........Have a great day guys!!
