This one is a rambling mess… sorry in advance.

Casper Adams caught up with his long lost dad, Mr. Wayne Newton at the “Dancing With The Stars 100th Episode” party this past week. Hugs, smiles, tears of joys and beers flowed all night long. It was heart warming to say the least. It’s been said many times before, but I’ve gotta say it again… you can’t stop Casper Adams. Trust me, I’ve tried. And will you take a look at Wayne’s Camera face? It’s almost as good as mine.

Speaking of not stopping…. you can’t stop Billy Bragg either. The old limey is playing the El Rey on June 10th, click here to buy a ticket now cuz this mother fucker puts on a show! Or hit the contests page and try and win a ticket. I can’t fucking wait, hopefully I’m DJing this show. Last year when I saw him at the Fonda was probably the last time I watched a band (or in this case one guy and an electric guitar) for their entire set and wasn’t bored for a second. The man is a living legend and one of the best rock n’ roll performers alive. Also check out his book, “The Progressive Patriot”, it’s really good.

Fuck you, yes I read.

Listen to Billy Bragg “Greetings To The New Brunette” from “The Peel Sessions”

If you haven’t heard the “new” Bauhaus record “Go Away White” you are missing out because it totally kicks ass. Dare I say it’s my favorite by them? It sounds great, so high five to whoever recorded it.

Yeah dudes, sorry I illegally downloaded this record so I don’t have the artwork to tell me who recorded it. To be honest, I don’t feel bad about it because someone should have sent me a press copy. Plus I live on a couch and everyone reading this is going to buy a copy by clicking here to even it all out. Right?

This record was supposed to come out in 2006 on Anti but some shit hit the fan and now it’s finally out in 2008 on the band’s own label. I remember them playing a few of these songs two summers ago when I was out on the road with Nine Inch Nails. One of the highlights of that tour for me was in Denver @ Red Rocks when Peter Murphy and Daniel Ash got into a “fight” on stage. It started with Peter Murphy slapping Daniel Ash across the face with a rose and ended with Daniel Ash climbing into the crowd and playing the rest of the song from the seats. Peter Murphy dropped his mic and walked off stage while the band just jammed the song out for a heavy and angry 15 minutes. It was pretty awesome.

Listen to Bauhaus - “Endless Summer Of The Damned” from “Go Away White”.

While we’re on the subject… take away the guy who wants to stick it in Aaron’s bum (Peter Murphy) and you’ve got Love & Rockets. Just so happens I have a letter for them…

Dear Love & Rockets,

Hey it’s me, Travis… I’ve been a big fan for years, bought all your records (even that turd “Lift”) and I was the dude who invited myself to DJ your first show in (what I think was about) 9 years at the Glasshouse in Pomona, California a few weeks ago. Long story made short… you guys fucking killed it! I wrote about the show here in case you missed it and don’t read Buddyhead as often as I’d like to pretend you do. Sure, I could of used “Judgement Day” in the set-list and it sure wouldn’t kill you dudes to bust out some Tones On Tails songs either. But I always need something to complain about so don’t take it personal. Anyways, the reason I’m writing you is to tell you that you guys gotta make a new record and play some more shows! You guys still got it and people care, get on it. Let’s hear some new hits. Just don’t burn the studio down this time with black magic, ok?

Love,
Travis

Listen to “Judgement Day” by Love & Rockets and imagine them making a new record right now. Also, buy their best record “Sweet F.A.” for as low as .65 cents by clicking here.

I know I’m repeating myself, but I’m old. You’re just supposed to listen, nod and pretend I’m not.

The new Spiritualized video for “Soul On Fire” sure is pretty! Too bad it’s not for one of the good songs on the new album. Troy Boy says he likes this song, but then again Troy has been going to Club Perversion every Thursday night in leather pants and a mesh shirt for about ten years now, so his opinion is void on this matter.

Spiritualized “Soul On Fire” video

Hey Jason I dare you to write a song without lyrics containing “lord”, “baby”, “higher”, “drugs”, “coming down”, “I’m so fuckin’ high man” or “pass the needle bro”. Yeah man, let’s change it up. The whole “I’m so high on drugs and I’m nodding out” bit isn’t all that exciting. neither is this “Acoustic mainlines” garbage. You can still lose touch with your mind but at least plug into a fucking amp and DIME that thing! Or keep lying there and watch Keith Richards, whose 245 years old, run circles around you and most likely snort you up his beak when he’s done.

Look, I saw Spiritualized play their first Australian show about four or five years ago in a tiny bar to about 100 people and you guys ripped. Bring that vibe back dude, I know somewhere deep down you still wanna rock. Let’s do this… drop the weenie shit pronto. Good talk Russ.

Aquarium Drunkard is one of my favorite music websites… actually they’re one of the only music related websites that’s actually worth a shit, has original content and isn’t just another blog shitting out the same boring “music news” as all the other ones are. I don’t give a fuck if Kangaroo Keyboard’s drummer quit and I don’t have time to read 35 posts a day on 35 bands I’ve never heard of. When the fuck did quantity become more important than quality? Fuck the internet, 99% of the music sites out there can chew on my salty nutsack. Justin (and the other dudes) over at Aquarium Drunkard on the other hand always have really interesting, intelligent and tasteful original content. Which is the fucking point! In short AD have my utmost respect and I’d never ask them to chew on my reproductive organs. If you’re not familiar with the site I suggest you bookmark it PRONTO! They’re always turning me onto new shit or digging up rare shit from some of my favorite artists (like Neil Young).

I really dug the “a cassette valediction” parts one & two. Check em out… makes me wanna open my shoeboxes full of mixtapes from my childhood. I got inspired by the articles so ]I made another muxtapes and you can find it @ http://buddyhead2.muxtape.com/. I know, it lazy and modern but hey man I’ve been really busy lately doing nothing so back off.

In case you missed the other ones I made, here they are…
http://buddyhead1.muxtape.com/
http://buddyhead3.muxtape.com/
http://buddyhead4.muxtape.com/

God I love the news. Is the McRib back or what?

God, I love the Replacements even more. “It’s too late to take pills, here we go…”

Replacements - “shaved eyebrows” interview

The Replacements - “Bastards of Young” video

The Replacements - “Talent Show” Live

I also love the new reissues of The Replacements first records… Aaron claims he’s gonna write about em one of these days… we’ll see. Hit up the contests page in the meantime cuz we’re giving them shits away! Fuck yeah man.

Oh… and Nick Cave has a new video for his song “Night Of The Lotus Eaters”. Which although I like Nick allot, after the “Dig, Lazarus, Dig” video and all the Grinderman videos… all I can think of watching this one is, “What am I watchin here? Nick’s mustache grow?”

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Video - “Night Of The Lotus Eaters” video