Robot Chicken in production-- Seth Greene does VOs, Super Kate runs the pro tools. Woot!
Friday, September 26, 2008
robot chicken
the bourgeois pig
internetting at the amazing Bourgeois Pig in Hollywood, in their "Moroccan Cave" room. (not this picture. It's amazing. In a little while, going to watch Seth Greene and David Hasselhof record for Robot Chicken, courtesy of Super Kate!
Later on, going to see Donna Jo in "Bury the Dead," performed by the Actor's Gang.
Good times in L.A.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Juchitan 2002
Here's a promotional postcard by my filmmaker friends Dos Vatos using an image that I shot for them in Juchitan, Mexico. What fun that was!
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Big fresh at lynagh's
John table surfs at Lynagh's during a Big Fresh show, much to the chagrin of the staff.
Big fresh at lynagh's
Big Fresh brings the Trumpet Rock to Lynagh's. (apologies to Beulah, but they broke up, so somebody else gets to "bring the trumpet rock")
Friday, September 19, 2008
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Rebirthing Jazz History
Lexington's Lyric Theater, at the corner of 3rd and Elm Tree Lane, was a mecca in its heyday, playing host to giants like Count Basie and Sarah Vaughan. Over time, it has fallen into neglect followed by abandonment. There is an effort in town to restore the theater and they recently had an open house. The second I stepped inside, I felt washed over by memories here and an aura of utter greatness. In the blink of an eye, I realized that Lexington needs — NEEDS — the Lyric Theater back.
Go here to help restore the Lyric Theater.
Monday, September 08, 2008
Lexington Bike Prom 2008
A bunch of cool folks sponsored the 1st Lexington Bike Prom to benefit our next-door neighbors, the Living Arts and Science Center. I did the Laptop Lounge deejay thing while all sorts of funloving bike-folks rode a downtown circuit and then celebrated at Molly Brooks afterwards, where I also bumped some tunes. What fun!
Here's the flickr pool of people's images of the event. (note: I didn't shoot pictures but rather made a few little flipvideos like this and this. One of my favorite things about the vids is that the soundtrack is actually live off of my PA. It's not overdubbed later. We were rockin' downtown, I tellya…
Saturday, September 06, 2008
Drums foe lyric
T-Mobile
Drummers inside the in-progress renovation of lexington's lyic theatre. Very cool, very inspiring.Drummers inside the in-progress renovation of lexington's lyic theatre. Very cool, very inspiring.
Friday, September 05, 2008
Roots and heritage fest
T-Mobile
One of lexington's most genuine summer events.One of lexington's most genuine summer events.
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Notable Neighbors 2008
I was delighted to be asked once again this year to do the principal photography for Smiley Pete Publishing's Notable Neighbors series, which runs concurrently in the Chevy Chaser and the Southsider monthlies.
The assignment was expected to be challenging — and it was. It was also a great exercise in the things that I love: photography, socializing, problem-solving, and creative thinking, plus a healthy dose of good fortune.
Along the way, I became mildly obsessed with the venerable art of photographic portraiture and took some time at the library perusing some of the masters.
During the project, I felt grateful to get to apply lighting lessons that I learned from National Georgraphic veteran shooter Karen Kasmauski at the Maine Media Workshops last summer, as well as some of the tough love that came to me from Jonathan Newton of the Washington Post at Mountain Workshop 2007).
During the shooting (over the course of a week and a half) I was struck by a few things:
I'm reminded, then, of a lecture I heard from a legendary photographer (though I now forget who) saying: "Every assignment I go on, I just wait to see what I'll screw up that I've never screwed up before… and will probably never screw up again after that!"
So the final published results — in their online form — are here and here. But I also set up a Flickr set with all the final shots and some alternates, if you're curious or would like to comment on any of the pix.
The assignment was expected to be challenging — and it was. It was also a great exercise in the things that I love: photography, socializing, problem-solving, and creative thinking, plus a healthy dose of good fortune.
Along the way, I became mildly obsessed with the venerable art of photographic portraiture and took some time at the library perusing some of the masters.
During the project, I felt grateful to get to apply lighting lessons that I learned from National Georgraphic veteran shooter Karen Kasmauski at the Maine Media Workshops last summer, as well as some of the tough love that came to me from Jonathan Newton of the Washington Post at Mountain Workshop 2007).
During the shooting (over the course of a week and a half) I was struck by a few things:
- That there are some remarkable people living in Lexington.
- That I've learned a great deal since shooting last year's portraits.
- That I know little of the craft that defines exceptional portrait photography.
I'm reminded, then, of a lecture I heard from a legendary photographer (though I now forget who) saying: "Every assignment I go on, I just wait to see what I'll screw up that I've never screwed up before… and will probably never screw up again after that!"
So the final published results — in their online form — are here and here. But I also set up a Flickr set with all the final shots and some alternates, if you're curious or would like to comment on any of the pix.
 clipped from www.chevychaser.com
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Ed McClanahan returns to Trivial Thursdays
With much delight, I welcome Lexington institution and national treasure Ed McClanahan back to Trivial Thursdays this thursday! He'll be sharing more of his fabulous finery with listeners and discussing his new book O the Clear Moment and his upcoming CD release Fondelle, or: The Whore with a Heart of Gold.
You don't want to miss this one, friends!
(photo: guy mendes)
Monday, September 01, 2008
protest clashes in minneapolis
there is some amazing footage here of protesters in Minneapolis being arrested at the GOP convention.
qik homepage of theuptake
A particularly amazing video of protesters being detained and processed is here.
minneapolis protests, live and now.
there are clashes between police and "protesters" around the GOP convention. Amazingly, in this modern world, people are posting real videos from their cellphones of some of what is going on.
 clipped from qik.com
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Speaking of Jack-booted thugs
There are some pretty disturbing reports coming out of Minneapolis about preliminary residential raids by heavily-armed SWAT-like teams, seemingly looking to intimidate those considering protesting the GOP convention. This material is from Salon.com, which I would consider to be a reputable media outlet.
If this scares or disturbs you (and it should), then VOTE the goons that run our country out on their asses in November.
This is an DEVELOPING STORY. Here's an unrelated video of a dozen police cars commandeering an activist bus. More developments, in words and pictures, here.
It will be interesting to see what sort of role social networking plays in the next few days of the political landscape.
If this scares or disturbs you (and it should), then VOTE the goons that run our country out on their asses in November.
This is an DEVELOPING STORY. Here's an unrelated video of a dozen police cars commandeering an activist bus. More developments, in words and pictures, here.
It will be interesting to see what sort of role social networking plays in the next few days of the political landscape.
 clipped from www.salon.com
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