Too Much Fun In Hollywood

By far one of the outstanding shows I've ever been to, the Megapuss/Little Joy/Entrance gig was the sweetest thing in town. Some of my favorite musicians are in the two aforementioned bands, while Entrance completely blew my mind away listening to them for the first time.

Megapuss consists of Greg Rogove, Devendra Banhart, Fabrizio Moretti, Noah Georgeson, and Rodrigo Amarante; while Little Joy is the same, plus Binki Shapiro. What made it awesome was the musical chairs they played, not only in between bands but also in between instruments. While performing as Little Joy, I think everyone played each instrument at least once. But enough talk, let's get to some pictures.

Although he broke up with Natalie Portman earlier in the day, Devendra was still in good spirits. I think.

"Let's pose in our brewskies."


First was Little Joy, with Strokes (drunk) drummer Fabrizio Moretti at guitar. Hey Fab, you didn't lose your pick. It's just on your head.


Next was MEGAPUSS, and here's Greg Rogove taking a break from drums and playing lead singer.


Did I mention that Aziz Ansari is in MEGAPUSS? And if you're careful, you better not buy your hummus from Whole Foods or he'll kill you.


Fabrizio back at drums, wearing Greg's outfit from earlier.




Rodrigo Amarante of Los Hermanos playing guitar for MEGAPUSS, but was Little Joy's lead vocalist. Dude's got some sweet moves. It's all in the knees.




Did I mention that Fabrizio was drunk out of his mind?


While I didn't get to snap any pictures of Entrance, I implore you to see them live, and at the very least check their music out. The lead singer sips hot tea as he performs, and bears a striking resemblance to Professor Trelawny.



And after an arduous ride back to the apartment, I found this written on my car.


And this...


And this.


Even Amelia wasn't spared.


Apparently some rebel Newsies came by, and on their way to sell some newspapers, they decided to tag on our cars with raggedy, old shoe shine- probably from their second jobs, because, as you know, selling newspapers all day just won't cut it when you have a family of eight to feed. Something tells me Amy is to blame.

Amy and Company- let it be known.

You're on official Bear Watch until further notice. If I were you, I'd keep a weathered eye out. You never know when I'm going to strike.

Anyway, such an awesome night. Awesome music (who doesn't like spontaneous meowing in songs?), awesome food afterwards, and potential future vengeance on a group of hooligans that look like these.



Ducks game later today with the buddies.

Life is good.

The Biggest Little Blog, Part One

I just got back from a road trip to San Francisco, and along the way I got to stop in June Lake and Reno, caught a show with Devendra Banhart and Beck, and also somehow made it in time for a friend's wedding. Here are a few highlights from the first couple of days.

On the road, again.


This time of year, June Lake is absolutely beautiful, it really is one of the best secrets yet. While everyone is at Mammoth, we get to enjoy the peacefulness that is June. If you've ever been, keep telling people that this place sucks.


I saw a lot of this for most of the trip.


If only that National Security Threat Level had a sweet mascot like Smokey, maybe I'd care a bit more.


This was Jen With One N's new car's first road trip. Interestingly enough, it's owner didn't drive a mile.


When you've been driving for almost 8 hours, your vision tends to blur. I had no idea I had crossed the California-Nevada border until I saw this decal.

"Well I guess we're in Nevada, guys."


The room at the hotel was ginormous, and luckily had a microwave to cook my all-time favorite snack.



Did I mention it had it's own private elevator?


So after a relaxing shower, I decided to hit the sack early- until Jen and Amelia burst in and said that Devendra's band was downstairs eating sandwiches. As quick as you could say Usain Bolt, we booked it downstairs and met them, and talked for quite a bit.

"So what are you guys going to do tonight?" -me

"I don't know. We were looking at laser tag. What about you?" -Noah

"Probably bowling." -me

"They have an alley?" -Greg

"Yeah! We should bowl." -me

"We should, see you later then maybe?" -Noah

We probably should have snapped a few more pictures, but when you meet people in a supergroup band (ie, Priestbird, Vetiver, Los Hermanos, Vetiver, Little Wings, you geek out so much that you don't think properly, especially when they want to bowl with you.

Here's my first out of body experience. Greg Rogove, Luckey Remington, Noah Georgeson, Pete Newsome.


Devendra wasn't there, so we asked ourselves what he may have been doing. I suggested that he may have been watching a movie with his girlfriend, while Jen and Amelia thought that maybe he was doing yoga in his room with his girlfriend. More on that later.

The next day the girls spent the day at the pool, while I spent all of it sleeping until it was time for the show.


We made friends! Sandy and Kels, you were great.


Remember the yoga theory? Well, as it turns out, Devendra was wearing a 70s yoga suit.


"As awesome as this thing is, it's totally riding my butt." -Devendra

"Isn't yoga still banned in Nevada?" -Noah



Check out this awesome cover.


Or check out his poetic banter.


Or perhaps you're into face melters?


"Hey Noah, can you give me the setlist?" -Jen With One N

"Oh hi, Jen! Sure, I'll give it to you right after the show." -Noah


Beck is by far the coolest Scientologist, ever.



At one point he asked Devendra and company to come back out to sing his son's favorite song.





After the show, we hit the town to take some pictures. The only problem was that it was almost midnight, and the freaks were definitely out. It literally felt like we were in the Thriller video.

Let's stay in the car instead.


Reno, where on Fridays you can earn 250 points on your rewards card, two free New York steaks, and a 4 pack of Bud!


Instead, we headed back to our hotel where Jen got her first licks at gambling. No joke, she stopped after she won $1.75.


Our measly winnings.


After the show, dodging creepsters in downtown Reno, gambling, and eating at the cafe for the late night special, there was only one thing left to do....














WRESTLE!!


Part two coming tomorrow. It's good to be back.

Grandma, I Love You in a Salad Way

If you have the chance, watch the new Devendra video; Natalie Portman and Kat Dennings are in it!



Oh, your colored cousin
With a banana-milkshakeshake beard
And full from whale
Leaning towards the sun
Oh, your red ray of light
Kissing our mouth
The kiss that
Smells like alcohol

Oh your three lunar eyes
Alien
Enter when you leave
So they don’t leave
Oh, your colored beard
Mischievous and rebellious
I shave with a sword
But it comes back

La la la la la la...

If the night chases you
Surrender to her
Or tell her that you have a headache
Little shade of reflection
Give me something gentle
I devour your love
And shit hell

Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye
Berno, berno
Berne berne berne oh oh
Berne berne berne oh oh

La la la la la la...

Oh, your colored eyes
Blue and orange
Yellow green and brown
My love wrapped in your heart
Don’t let it go please
We are the same elephant and serpent
Drinking brandy
In the sun
Of a flower

La la la la la la...