Sometimes in the process of doing this blog I feel like Jimmy Saville atop a pile of Royal Mail, on other occasions a member of "Jackass for Music Journalists". It's all good! I love doing it, and I've noticed similar sentiments issuing from k-punk and The Pillbox.
There's been some great correspondence recently. First up, and I wasn't sure how to react to this, stomach-wrenching guilt or delight, I got an email from Alasdair Roberts. Did you remember my piece of Sunday April 27th? I quote (myself): "Alasdair Roberts: I’ve actually met this guy. He was singing these 13th century ballads on London Bridge Will Oldham style. I gave him 20p, then on second thoughts I went back, took all his earnings, and kicked him in the balls. Not that I condone violence of any sort." and "Richard Youngs: I’ve actually met this guy. He was singing these 12th century ballads on Waterloo Bridge Alastair Roberts style. I gave him 10p, then on second thoughts I went back, took all his earnings his guitar and floppy hat, kicked him in the balls and then pushed him over the edge onto a passing silage barge. Not that I condone violence of any sort, but occasionally it can be a crude but effective means to an end." Well I thought I got a bit carried away (titter) and how would you think those artists would feel about that? Yeah, one to consider definitely... And how did Alasdair respond: "Matthew, Thanks for the hilarious themed mention of me (and Richard Youngs) on your website. Love, Alasdair Roberts." So here's bigging up Alasdair for being a nice dude and EVERYONE has to go and buy his records. Especially Dave Howie/Cozen/I have Zero Money/Everything's Usable/Scout Sniper/A Catalogue of Wrecks/±Lack, whatever the fuck he's calling himself this morning...a word from the stoopid choose and stick...it's a brand thing ;-)
Next up an email from Jeffrey Wittliff: "My name is Jeffrey Wittliff. I am 14 years old. I wish to be a part of the hollow earth convention. I think it would be good to have a diversity of age at the convention. How can I become a member of the ISCE? Please send me the information. Thanks, Jeff." I love it when I get emails for the ICSE at www.hollow-earth.org. They're my longstanding neighbours. I think they begrudge me beating them to the dash.
Also this from DigitalDjigit on the tWist tip: "I am on the oldskool list that Twist started back in '98. He has since left (about 2-3 years ago) and I think he was talking about selling off his collection. He didn't come across as difficult to talk to (on the list anyway). He was one of the most intelligent members I thought and was an idealist about the whole rave thing (anti-capitalist and all that). I think he was into folk music as well. There's a few peeps on that list that are FAR more obsessive collectors than Twist. More records and more focused. Destiny, the list moderator comes to mind. He (destiny) is also involved with the Kniteforce (back again, releasing new stuff) crew, doing their website and even a release or two on the oldschool tip." Still searching for Mr.tWist the legend grows...
I managed to find ANOTHER Wiley show last night (he was on Desire Monday night with members of East Connection and N.A.S.T.Y. Crew...Luka found that) it was awesome stuff with Flow Dan and Wiley himself on form. But I forgot to hit the record button, doh! Still that's not the point, eh! It's all about living for the moment (curses!)
Literally hundreds of applicants for the "bIt oF cRAP" Summer Competition, my assistants are working full time to sift through the entrys. Though DO PLEASE remember to enclose the $10 entry fee...
Posted by Woebot at August 13, 2003 09:20 AM