Johnny Clueless rocked again

Johnny Clueless show 24-Mar-2007
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Last night was another high-energy show from my favorite local band - Johnny Clueless. The highlight was the final encore, a killer version of AC-DC's "Dirty Deeds". It was cool to run into a couple people I knew at the end who are even bigger fans than me. Now I've found some Clueless groupies to start going to future shows with. Next up is April 21st in Mound, MN!!!

Are You Watching This

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Originally uploaded by tbarkow.

Ever have a buddy call you up very excited, and tell you about an amazing game which is about to head to overtime and you gotta tune in NOW? Well, a new website will be your "buddy", and instantly alert you via email or phone when one of these exciting sports moments is in progress, based on your preferences.

This is Mark Phillip, founder of Are You Watching This? Probably the coolest Web mashup app out there right now. It watches sports games for you and lets you know when a game is getting good so you can tune in. Learn more at areyouwatchingthis.com

I setup my own profile at the site here and jumped on the Twins and Wild bandwagons.

Baseball Tax Bracket Analogy

My dad forwarded me this chain email today. This one is worth blogging, enjoy...

I never understood taxes until they used this Baseball analogy. If you don't understand the Democrats' version of tax refunds, maybe this will help explain it:

50,000 people go to a baseball game, but the game was rained out. A refund was then due.

The team was about to mail refunds when a group of Congressional Democrats stopped them and suggested that they send out the ticket refunds based on the Democrat National Committee's interpretation of fairness.

Originally the refunds were to be paid based on the price each person had paid for the tickets. Unfortunately that meant most of the refund money would be going to the ticket holders that had purchased the most expensive tickets. This, according to the DNC, is considered totally unfair. A decision was then made to pay out the refunds in this manner:

*People in the $10 seats will get back $15. After all, they have less money to spend on tickets to begin with. Call it an "Earned Income Ticket Credit". Persons "earn" it by having few skills, poor work habits, and low ambition, thus keeping them at entry-level wages.
*People in the $25 seats will get back $25, because it "seems fair."
*People in the $50 seats will get back $1, because they already make a lot of money and don't need a refund. After all, if they can afford a $50 ticket, they must not be paying enough taxes.
*People in the $75 luxury box seats will each have to pay an additional $25 because it's the "right thing to do."
*People walking past the stadium that couldn't afford to buy a ticket for the game each will get a $10 refund, even though they didn't pay anything for the tickets. They need the most help.Sometimes this is known as Affirmative Action.

Now do you understand? If not, contact Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senator Ted Kennedy, or Senator Hillary Clinton for assistance!!!

Next Johnny Clueless concert is March 24th

I setup an Evite rsvp page to promote the upcoming JC show. I saw them back in November and they sounded great for a band who doesn't play too many gigs anymore. Should be another rockin' show. Hope to see some fellow SCSU alums and friends!

Bunkers movie available on Netflix

Bunkers movie available on Netflix
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Good news, the movie about local Minneapolis music club "Bunkers" is finally available on Netflix tomorrow. Bunkers: An American Music Story is now at the top of my queue, yeah!