Monthly Archives: January 2007

Super Bowl XLI

Posted on January 30, 2007 by Keith

I know, I know, boooooring, *yawn*. But I’m starting to get excited about this year’s Super Bowl. Mainly because I’ve been watching the Bears all year. Blame the NFL’s ridiculous blackout policies that resulted in many of this year’s Bills … Continue reading →

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Gringo Bandito

Posted on January 18, 2007 by Keith

Dexter Holland from the Offspring recently launched his own brand of hot sauce. Called Gringo Bandito, Holland guarantees a party in your mouth. What do others have to say? “I actually fuckin’ like it,” said Fat Mike. Bandmate Noodles said … Continue reading →

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Michael Brecker RIP

Posted on January 17, 2007 by Keith

The jazz world has lost one of its great voices. Michael Brecker, one of the world’s great tenor saxophonists died earlier this week from leukemia. While he has been criticized for some of his overtly commercial work, his style has … Continue reading →

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Favourites of 2006

Posted on January 15, 2007 by Keith

I’m going to miss a bunch but here are some of my favorite releases of 2006: Record of the year: Cat Power – The Greatest. In fact, I’m going to go out on a limb and suggest that this is … Continue reading →

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Today

Posted on January 14, 2007 by Keith

Today is the first real snow we’ve had here in Toronto this season, only six weeks behind schedule. It’s only a light dusting but still it’s brought a semblance or normality to a December-January that has felt more like March-April. … Continue reading →

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David Bowie

Posted on January 9, 2007 by Keith

Today is David Bowie’s 60th birthday. The first time I saw him play, in 1983, on the Serious Moonlight tour, he was the same age then as I am now. Time sure does fly. I was never as huge a … Continue reading →

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