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London Takes Peek at Forbidden BroadwayDate: 8 March 1999A little bit of Broadway comes to the London fringe this month when the New York hit revue Forbidden Broadway arrives at the Jermyn Street Theatre for a limited ten-week season. Previews begin tomorrow with the opening next Wednesday, 17 March. The show first came to London in the 1980s when it had a short run at the West End's Fortune Theatre, but this is an all-new version of the show, which has been updated a dozen times during its continuing 16 year run off-Broadway. Broadway's biggest shows, brightest stars and notorious flops are irreverently panned, poked, lampooned and lambasted, while set to the tunes of a medley of favourite show-stoppers. Parodies include many hits that have already transferred to and been revived in the West End or are due to arrive soon. The Lion King, Chicago, Beauty and the Beast, Annie, Into the Woods, The Sound of Music, Cabaret, Cats and Les Miserables all receive the Forbidden treatment. The cast for the London production are American Christine Pedi, who has performed in many of the show's award-winning editions in 30 US states and in Japan, along with British recruits Sophie-Louise Dann, Mark O Malley and Alistair Robins. Forbidden Broadway is conceived and written by Gerard Allessandrini, directed and choreographed by Phillip George, designed by Nigel Hook, with musical direction by Paul Knight. It is presented in London by David Babani, John Freedson and Harriet Yellin. Forbidden Broadway was created by Alessandrini in 1982. In 1997, he received the Drama League Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre. Related Content |
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How the mighty have fallen... Once upon a time, Orson Scott Card wrote entertaining SF novels, like Ender's Game (well, for a certain definition of "entertaining"). Then he apparently went a bit nuts and exposed himself as homophobic, but some fans argued that, crazy or not, he was still a good writer. Here is an excerpt of his latest novel, just to disprove that. And now he knew that this was much of what the Army had sent him here to learn. Yes, a doctorate in history would be useful. But he was really getting a doctorate in self-doubt and skepticism, a Ph.D. in the rhetoric and beliefs of the insane Left. He would be able to sit in a room with a far-left Senator and hear it all with a straight face, without having to argue any points, and with complete comprehension of everything he was saying and everything he meant by it. In other words, he was being embedded with the enemy as surely as when he was on a deep Special Ops assignment inside a foreign country that did not (officially at least) know that he was there. Thank heaven he could go home to Cecily every day. She was his reality check. Unlike the ersatz Left of the university, Cessy was a genuine old-fashioned liberal, a Democrat of the tradition that reached its peak with Truman and blew its last trumpet with Moynihan. This inspires a long and entertaining comment thread, including tales of Card, Ayn Rand, and Neal Stephenson, and this parody: I am trying to be openminded as I read these comments. But now I realize that you are all indoctrinated, foolishly so, unable to comprehend any real-world information that is incompatible with your preconceived datasets or sets of data. Thank God I can go home to Cecily, who is as smart as Scoop Jackson but has an even better rack of knockers. And who isn't a guy. That would be gross. ETA: Here is a summary of the novel, ganked from here: When the president and vice-president are killed by domestic terrorists (of unknown political identity), a radical leftist army calling itself the Progressive Restoration takes over New York City and declares itself the rightful government of the United States. Other blue states officially recognize the legitimacy of the group, thus starting a second civil war. Card's heroic red-state protagonists, Maj. Reuben "Rube" Malek and Capt. Bartholomew "Cole" Coleman, draw on their Special Ops training to take down the extremist leftists and restore peace to the nation... Post a comment in response: |
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The buzzing was an incessant annoyance in her ears, but her brain hardly registered the sound. The knot in her stomach seemed to weigh her down and pin her to her mattress. Poppy was always nervous before a new installment in her life, and this had the potential to be the beginning of the single most important period of her lifetime. As was usual in this sort of situation, she found herself unable to force herself into motion, so she sunk into the back of her mind and let her body carry her through the absent motions. Get out of bed. Turn off the alarm. Walk to the bathroom. Turn on the water in the tub. Get in the shower. And so on, until when Poppy finally emerged from her shell, she was clean, fed, and ready to leave. She took one last look at herself in the mirror. Her skin was scrubbed clean, her dark hair was combed and dried and the top half was pulled back in a ponytail, her clothes were neat, and she was overall impeccably clean. She practically glowed. This still did not prevent her from being nervous. Looks weren't everything, and this Caligula Vane seemed like he could not care less about appearances. It was all about observation, deduction, perception. Poppy didn't lack these things; in fact, she excelled at them. But this fact had no effect on the nauseating anxiety lodged in her gut, so she just took a deep breath and walked out her front door, locking it behind her and putting the key safely away in the purse at her hip.
The walk to her new extraordinary workplace was very ordinary. She had gotten lucky when it came to her living situation: She was already living close enough to save herself the effort of driving to work every day. She did own a car, but she enjoyed the fresh air and activity of walking. Also gas is fucking expensive.
Walking to work only served to make her more nervous. The air was still and misty as it was wont to be in this part of the world, with no breeze to whisk away her troubles or sun to burn away her worries. Her gray-blue eyes stayed low, always drifting back down to the concrete beneath her feet whenever she attempted to lift them. As she walked, she twirled a lock of hair around her finger. The entire small journey she spent worrying, doubt gnawing at every corner of her mind like a hive of a million termites feeding on her confidence. What if she wasnt what he expected? What if she was too short, or too shy, or not a hard enough worker? By the time she found herself standing in front of her new place of employment, she realized she was thirty minutes early. Too embarrassed to show up before the scheduled time, she scurried around the corner to a nearby Starbucks. Poppy was not over fond of coffee, but she had a certain soft spot in her heart for tea, and fifteen minutes later she was sitting on a bench, sipping a hot cup of Earl Grey. The hot drink warmed her insides and as the warmth spread throughout her being, she felt herself relax, physically and mentally. Her breaths came easier and her hands felt less shaky.
Now full of tea and feeling a bit more confident, she looked up at the sky and frowned. She had staved off the courage-sapping parasites for the moment, but the impending rain, which she had not planned for, could not be kept off with something as simple as tea. She quickly made her way back to her new place of employment, ducking through the door just as the rain began behind her. The deep rhythms and complex chords of colorful electronic music assaulted her as soon as she entered and, for a moment, held her in its grip, until she managed to break away and approach her new employer. This was their first time meeting, and everything about him unnerved her, and her previous nervousness returned full force. He already seemed bored. Aloof. He did not seem to care that she had appeared within his office. She was not quite sure what to do, so she just looked around the room a few times before forcing herself to make eye contact with Caligula. Umm Hi. Her lack of eloquence made her wince. "I'm Poppy Fenn. It's a pleasure to finally meet you, Mr. Vane."


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Great River Road
This scenic drive follows the flow of the mighty Mississippi River as it curves along the western edge of Illinois and meanders for more than 550 miles, traveling through charming small towns and offering beautiful river and woodland views along the way.
CITY: Fulton
The Nest at Palisades Cabins
The Nest at Palisades Cabins offer secluded luxury cabins designed to provide charm, quiet luxury and romance. We're located on a wooded acreage high above the Mississippi River minutes from Savanna, the Palisades State Park and an easy 20 minute drive to Galena.
CITY: Savanna
Mississippi Palisades State Park
Untouched by glaciers that left their mark elsewhere in the state, this park is rich with rock formations carved by erosion. The park features pileated woodpeckers, migratory waterfowl and other wildlife species.
CITY: Savanna
Long's Garden
Tour the walk-through gardens and browse the nursery selling 170 different ornamental grasses, trees and shrubs.
CITY: Fulton
Mt. Carroll Garden Walk
Stroll the brick streets and enjoy unique historic architecture while viewing beautiful flower, perennial and water gardens. Garden vendors and a farmer's market will be stationed in the Courthouse Square.
CITY: Mount Carroll
Sherwood Forest
During Christmas, Sherwood Forest is adorned with decorations and twinkling lights. Any time of year view a variety of animals, including turkeys, rabbits, peacocks, llamas, and miniature goats and deer.
CITY: Prophetstown
Mississippi River Lodge
Our Mississippi River Lodge is located right on the banks on the Mighty Mississippi River between Savanna and Thomson Illinois and offers awe-inspiring views from every angle. We offer 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, living room with fireplace & big screen TV, deck with grill, a fully stocked kitchen and much more! If you are a river lover, this is the place for you. Fishing, water skiing, tubing, or cruising up the river, it's all here for your enjoyment. Since we are located on Big Slough, off of the main channel of the river, you can have fun without having to deal with a lot of river traffic. Access to the main channel is easy if you want to cruise the river. Only five miles up the river is Lower Sabula Lake which offers a great new sand beach. There is a public boat launch only a quarter mile from the house and a dock is provided to moor your boat at the house. If you do not have a boat, you can fish off the dock or the bank.
CITY: Thomson
Scenic Bluff Ranch
Situated in the majestic hills of Savanna on more than 350 acres with access to over 24 miles of trails, Scenic Bluff Ranch is a fun and friendly haven, with a caring atmosphere, which makes riding horses a pleasure. Established in 1997 and designed with horse and rider in mind, we cater to all disciplines and breeds and we have plenty to offer everyone; from the inexperienced to the seasoned rider. Ride our trails with your horse or rent our facility for your event.
CITY: Savanna
Huff's Miniature Horses
Observe a small herd of miniature horses, and even groom the patient ones. Be sure to call and make a reservation.
CITY: Mount Carroll
Indian Mounds State Historic Site
One of the largest prehistoric Hopewell Mounds group in Illinois - interpretive brochures on site.
CITY: Albany
Lakewood Resort and Gardens
Sportsman's paradise. Permanent wooded seasonal sites, tent camping. Acres of remote backpacking. Guided deer hunting (archery only), turkey hunt.
CITY: Savanna
Robert F. Apple - Fishing Guide
Fishing guide - muskies, walleyes; all equipment furnished.
CITY: Chadwick
Oppold Marina
Offers boat access to the Rock River, with a 50-ft. renovated boat launch. During the summer season, offers boat gas, concessions, paddleboat/rowboat/canoe rentals as well as 2 large shelters for family reunions and parties,
CITY: Sterling
Paone's Blackhawk Lanes
This bowling alley features 20 lanes, a pro shop and a lounge.
CITY: Sterling
Mount Carroll Bowling Center
Join us for bowling -- stay for the fun! Full-service bowling center plus cosmic bowling, leagues and restaurant with daily specials. We can also host birthday parties.
CITY: Mount Carroll
Cross Creek Golf Course
This nine-hole golf course features a pro shop, bar, snack bar and putting green.
CITY: Morrison
Great River Bike Trail
The bike trail in Fulton is one small section of the Great River Trail, which spans from Rock Island to Savanna (60 mi.).
CITY: Fulton
Big Bend State Fish and Wildlife Area
1,188 acres of natural beauty. Fishing on Rock River and hunting.
CITY: Prophetstown
Hanover Bluff Natural Area
Hanover Bluff Natural Area provides great nature viewing opportunities within the forest and grassland areas as well as at the only public lake in Jo Daviess County. Sixteen-acre public lake. Largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish. No boating. Sign in/out at visitor parking. 350 acres for public hunting.
CITY: Hanover
Hanover Bluff Nature Preserve
This nature reserve is the perfect place to bring the family. Hike 450 natural acres, home of nine Illinois endangered or threatened plants and animals. Hanover Bluff Nature Preserve is The Prairie State's 150th nature preserve.
CITY: Hanover
Iris and Jack Witkowsky State Wildlife Area
A part of the Apple River Canyon State Park Complex, the Iris and Jack Witkowsky State Wildlife Area is 1,100 acres for public hunting and nature viewing. Beginning of a transcontinental bluebird trail segment. Sign in/out at lots #1 or #4.
CITY: Hanover
Eagle Point Horseback Riding Farm & Eagle Point Paintball Games
Horseback riding for young and old. Trails follow Elkhorn Creek. Great for the more experienced rider. Paintball field is on island off Elkhorn Creek.
CITY: Milledgeville
Morrison-Rockwood State Park
Timbered, 1150-acre state park with 77-acre lake stocked with a variety of fish. Class A, 92-site campground with shower building and all sites with electricity. Separate equestrian campground.
CITY: Morrison
Wapello Land & Water Reserve
Experience Native American mounds, prairie and the Apple River. Hike beginner trails. Pets welcome. Fishing allowed.
CITY: Hanover
Storybrook Country Club
One of the most challenging 18 holes in Jo Daviess County. The front 9 features water on every hole, while the back 9 offers some of the most beautiful holes in the area.
CITY: Hanover
Fin and Feather Campground
Campground for camping, hunting, and fishing. Located on backwaters of Mississippi River with boat rental, canoe rental, motor rentals, bait shop, concessions and canoe access
CITY: Thomson
Prophetstown Park District Pool & Recreational Center
Indoor/outdoor pool with aerobic classes and open swims. Rec Center has volleyball and basketball courts.
CITY: Prophetstown
Blue Goose Run
Blue Goose Run is the perfect farm setting for an outdoor wedding, family or class reunion, corporate or business meetings, and baby or bridal showers. Visit the Machine Shed Gift Shop and Corn Crib Restaurant.
CITY: Sterling
Prophet Hills Country Club
Built in 1966, this semi-private, 18-hole golf course is situated on extremely hilly terrain, and features a putting green and chipping area.
CITY: Prophetstown
Spring Valley Farm
Spring Valley Farm is home to Jersey cows, alpacas, sheep, Belgian horses, chickens and goats. Farm tours and hayrack rides by appointment only.
CITY: Fulton
Rall Woods State Natural Area
280 acres for public hunting, hiking, nature viewing. Area has native hilltop prairies and views of the Mississippi River.
CITY: Hanover
Jim Ardvini Boat Launch Park
Boat ramps into Lake Sinnissippi area of Rock River. Picnic tables, scenic river view, adjacent to Hennepin Canal State Park.
CITY: Rock Falls
Prophetstown State Recreation Area
Boat ramp, shower facilities, picnic grounds and RV dump station. Playground equipment.
CITY: Prophetstown
Rock River Valley Skydivers, Inc.
Student training. Tandem & sport/fun jumping. Demonstration jumping for events. USPA group member drop zone. Two Cessna C182 jump planes, visitors welcomed. Located at the Whiteside County Airport.
CITY: Rock Falls
Leisure Lake Campground
68 full hookup sites, of which 32 are pull-thru. All are 20 & 30 amp. Hookup (50 amp available), pay phones, full laundry.
CITY: Rock Falls
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Las Cruces, NM – In these tough economic times, getting job skills is more vital than ever for both working adults and high school students. With that in mind, Dona Ana Community College spent years developing its new workforce training center, which just recently opened As KRWG-TV's Gary Worth reports, the project is already paying off, preparing local workers for jobs of the future, and making sure high school students don't drop out.


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Give Thanks
"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever."
- Psalm 136:1
"...give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
- I Thessalonians 5:18
Today, I am grateful. I am stopping and remembering to give thanks to the giver of all good gifts.
For my husband.
my son.
my parents.
my extended family.
our home.
our health.
the fun we all have together and the joy in my life.
I am thankful that my husband has a good job, that there is always food on our table, and that God continues to provide for us so that I can stay home with our son.
And that's just the beginning. There are so many blessings for which I am grateful.
What are you giving thanks for today?
"Let us come before him with thanksgiving..."
- Psalm 95:2a
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City Leaders have decided that they
don't need to sell Music Hall to a private organization in order for
the historic building to receive tax credits toward its renovation.
Mayor Mallory on Sunday told The Enquirer that selling the building
was not part of any discussion he's willing to have. While city
leaders hope a public-private partnership like that which has
renovated Washington Park can help update the building, organizers
with the Music Hall Revitalization Co. say some donors willing to
contribute to the private renovation of the building will not
contribute to the project while it is city owned. On Saturday, the Music Hall Revitalization Co.'s leader, Jack Rouse, resigned.
First they had a giant bridge built over their neighborhood. Now the residents of Lower Price Hill who live near the Sixth Street viaduct hope construction crews can take it down without causing too many clouds of lead paint dust to cover their homes. The viaduct is being replaced by a new structure currently under construction south of the existing one.
Ohio's second of four new casinos is set to open in Toledo next week. Cleveland's casino opened last week, while Columbus' Hollywood Casino is scheduled to open this fall with Cincinnati's Horseshoe in-line for an early 2013 unveiling.
Jury selection in the trail of former Goldman Sachs/Procter & Gamble board member Rajat Gupta began today in federal court in Manhattan. Gupta is accused of insider trading stemming from a 2008 phone call that authorities have already used to convict hedge fund manager Raj Rajaratnam, who is currently serving an 11-year sentence. From the AP:
Rajaratnam has been the biggest catch so far in a wide-ranging insider-trading investigation by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara that's resulted in more than two dozen prosecutions of white collar defendants. But based on Gupta's standing in the world of finance, his trial could draw more attention — and a potential conviction could resonate farther.
Aside from his role at Goldman Sachs, the Indian-born Gupta is the former chief of McKinsey & Co., a highly regarded global consulting firm that zealously guards its reputation for discretion and integrity.
Gupta, 63, is also a former director of the huge consumer products company Procter & Gamble Co., a pillar of American industry and one of the 30 companies that make up the Dow Jones industrial average. P&G owns many well-known brands including Bounty, Tide and Pringles.
Researchers have created a national registry of wrongful conviction exonerations that has identified 873 faulty convictions during the past 23 years that have been recognized by authorities. The registry's founders say the collection is only a fraction of such convictions and that it demonstrates a serious problem with America's criminal justice system.
"What this shows is that the criminal justice system makes mistakes, and they are more common than people think," said University of Michigan law professor Samuel Gross, the registry's editor. "It is not the rule, but we won't learn to get better unless we pay attention to these cases."
Mitt Romney is having some trouble getting conservative donors to back his campaign. Meanwhile, Obama continues to talk about Romney's business dealings.
The John Edwards jury is still in deliberations today trying to determine whether the former Democratic presidential candidate conspired to violate election laws while hiding an extramarital affair during his campaign. Prosecutors say Edwards solicited more than $900,000 from a 101-year-old woman named Rachel "Bunny" Mellon and a Texas lawyer to hide a child from his wife, who had cancer at the time.
Protests continued in Chicago today during the final day of the NATO summit.
Apparently 25 percent of American teens have diabetes or pre-diabetes, up from 9 percent in 1999-2000.
People in Asia and the western U.S. last night got to see a solar eclipse that looked like a ring of fire.
The private rocket scheduled to launch a commercial space capsule was forced to abort its mission on Saturday but is scheduled to fly up into space on Tuesday.
The private group hoping to purchase Music Hall for $1 is now asking for $10 million in city contributions to its effort to update the historic building, double the initial $5 million it asked for. The Music Hall Revitalization Co. says failing to strike a deal before June 1 will jeopardize the proposed $165 million renovation. Among the updates the city is being asked to fund are $75,000 buffers to block noise from the streetcar and a $150,000 escrow account to pay for any future disruptions due to the streetcar.
City Council yesterday spent some time considering ways to fix the city's retirement fund deficit. Cincinnati's retirement board wants the city to contribute $67 million to the pension system this year, though Council has reportedly contributed only about half of that.
CVG today will unveil its updated Concourse A, which has undergone a $36.5 million renovation. It is part of the airports attempt to lure a low-cost airline to the hub that formerly housed Delta.
Cleveland is the first Ohio city to open one of the state's four new casinos, drawing about 5,000 to a grand opening last night. Cincinnati's casino is expected to be the last of the four to open, with Hollywood casinos scheduled to open in Toledo May 29 and in Columbus this fall. Cincinnati's' Horseshoe is scheduled to open next year.
Barack Obama's Super PAC is airing TV ads questioning Mitt Romney's business record, specifically his commitment to workers.
Prosecutors today decided to bring charges against former News of the World editor Rebekah Brooks, who along with her husband and four others will be charged with conspiring to pervert the course of justice. The alleged incidents occurred in response the phone hacking allegations, and the charges are apparently quite embarrassing to Rupert Murdoch and British Prime Minister David Cameron.
JP Morgan today said, "Surprise! We lost a bunch of money!" Two years after congress tightened regulations on Wall Street, the industry now fears that regulators will now listen to their fears even less as they enact stricter reforms.
Humans are consuming more resources than the earth can replenish, according to the World Wildlife Fund's Living Planet Report for 2012.
Lady Gaga yesterday cancelled a cold-out Indonesia performance in response to conservative protests over her clothing and dance moves.
National police spokesman Boy Rafli Amar, responding to the pressure, said Tuesday that the permit for her June 3 "Born This Way Ball" concert had been denied.
Indonesia, a nation of 240 million people, has more Muslims than any other. Although it is secular and has a long history of religious tolerance, a small extremist fringe has become more vocal in recent years.
Hard-liners have loudly criticized Lady Gaga, saying the suggestive nature of her show threatened to undermine the country's moral fiber. Some threatened to use physical force to prevent her from stepping off the plane.
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When Korn stormed out of Bakersfield, California, in 1994 with their debut album they helped to change the face of heavy music. Leading a new generation of metal bands, they brought their genre kicking and screaming into a new era. Nearly two decades have passed since then, and as the majority of their contemporaries have been consigned to the annals of history, Korn have continued to evolve and inspire. Their latest album The Path Of Totality, sees the band doing just, incorporating dubstep into their trademark sound.
I Like Music caught up with Ray Luzier, Korn's drummer and the band's newest member, just before their show at Brixton Academy. He told us about settling into one of the biggest bands in the world, their non-stop creativity, learning to play dubstep live, and the tough side of the music business.
"I Like Music because...it's my way of life. I would die without it!" Ray Luzier, Korn
ILM: You were at the BBC's famous Maida Vale studios yesterday, how was that?
Ray: Unbelievable. That was breathtaking. To this day I still listen to the Zeppelin sessions, and so many legendary bands...the feel there, with the giant orchestra room... I had chills!
ILM: How are you in general?
Ray: Great! Here we are in wonderful London. I've been in the band almost five years and this is my third time here. It's an awesome place to be.
ILM: How have the shows been going so far?
Ray: Really good. It's cool to see people sing the words to the new stuff. For the first couple of shows in the States it wasn't out yet so people were still kind of grasping the concept that it was way different from what we normally play. But now they're singing Narcissistic Cannibal as much as Freak On A Leash, so that's a good sign.
ILM: How are the rest of the band?
Ray: Horrible. HORRIBLE! No! [laughs] Everybody's cool, we're in good spirits. You know, I don't know if I could have been in this band ten years ago. There were a lot of parties going on; people were younger. Fieldy told me there was a time when the gig was an interruption of the party... they were partying so much. Now we all have families, and it's a little more subdued. We skype our kids and it's all about the music. Jon's writing songs all the time, everyday. It's exciting to be a part of that. And for Korn to have been together eighteen years...it's hard to do!
ILM: Right. It doesn't happen that often, eighteen years is a long time.
Ray: Exactly, and to have a fanbase worldwide like that...The first tour I did was 35 countries, we did places like South Africa and Dubai: crazy places you wouldn't think you'd ever go.
ILM: I watched your drumming audition video for Korn...
Ray: Yeah, that's funny! I didn't know they were filming me. I'm glad I didn't otherwise I would have been more nervous.
ILM: And as you say, that was five years ago right?
Ray: Pushing five. It'll be five years in October.
ILM: They're such a tight-knit group, but you've fully settled in now...?
Ray: If you'd have told me eight years ago I would be in this band I'd have laughed at you. I'm still a fan of music. I go out and see tons of bands. I know what it's like to see your favourite band and there's a different person in it. Alice In Chains even have a new singer: it's one thing replacing a guitar-player, drummer, bass-player, but you replace the voice... I used to get a little bit of grief for being the new guy, and I understand that! Korn fans don't wanna see a replacement, I understand. But people do change. It's like a marriage. You move on with your life and you accept the change or you don't. But mostly I get really good compliments!
ILM: It seems dubstep is the big story with the new album. When did you guys discover it?
Ray: Jon was the main source. Korn has always had an element of hip hop: rap, funk. People call it nu-metal but I just call it Korn. It's hard to classify. It's so identifiable. Jon Davis sings one note and you know it's him. He told me the other day "I never even intended to be a singer. I played a bunch of instruments and I just happened to sing..." Maybe that's why he's so unique. But the dubstep thing: he always plays music. I played drums on his solo record, which we did about two and a half years ago, and it's fricking amazing. I can't wait for it to come out. I don't know when that'll be, cos of the timing of everything...
ILM: Is that the J Devil stuff?
Ray: No, completely different, Jon's solo thing. It's kind of like the JDSFA thing that came through, but even different to that. It's like a Peter Gabriel meets Korn thing... It's insane and intense, but he's not on that page right now, he's on this page. But he's always playing us new stuff: "you got to check this out, you got to hear this, oh my god!" He's so passionate about it. I love being in a band with people who are just crazy about music.
ILM: And he played you some dubstep?
Ray: Yeah, he played Get Up by Skrillex for the first time through the PA system. He was just like "you gotta hear this." We were literally dumfounded, staring at the PA. Then he's like "I'm gonna sing over this," and I'm like "what are you going to sing?" He's like "I dunno, but I'm just feeling so many ideas." He came back with Get Up. To come up with all those melodies to that kind of stuff is really challenging.
ILM: How did it work from your point of view, as a drummer. The drums are typically programmed aren't they?
Ray: Yeah. A lot of times I was the last one on the record. The drums are already programmed, and I respect that. A lot of drummers would be like "wait a minute, what about me?" But I'm a huge fan of Nine Inch Nails, and Marilyn Manson and Ministry – all those bands that program stuff – and I just wanted to make sure I was playing it live. Jon's a drummer too, and he goes "I want you to play all this stuff live. We're just gonna replace the snare drum and kick drum with electronic pads, trigger the sounds from the record and you'll play it like that."
ILM: What's the most challenging part of Korn's set as a drummer?
Ray. Ummmm... Well, we start the set with four songs that are very old school – for the die-hard fans – then we change it up a third of the way through and do five or six of the new ones before ending with the hits. I would say our new single, Chaos Lives In Everything, is the hardest bit. I'm trying to recreate what's on the record, and to recreate a machine is a challenge. I like Way Too Far, because on the record I embellished the electronic sound with organic drums. There's a floor tom that goes with the chorus part. So it's chugging along with the electronic sound and all the rest of it – the cymbals and toms and everything – so that's probably the most fun to play. Of the old stuff, I don't know. They're all kind of challenging in their own way. Maybe Good God. It's a weird song. There's a weird bounce thing on the drums and you're finding your balance constantly. There's a lot of stuff going on.
ILM: As we've already said, Korn are almost twenty years old now, what do you think it is that keeps the band together after all these years?
Ray: The passion has never died. And there aren't many bands out there like this band. There are your exceptions, AC/DC, Maiden, Megadeath, but then there are also certain bands where you feel like they're doing it for the money, or they're over it but think "what else are we going to do?" This band is not like that. We're not at the point where we're like "let's just be nostalgic and go out and play the same things over and over again." Creativity is out of control in this band. I've been listening to Munky's new record so much: Fear and the Nervous System. It's so inspiring! So he's on his bus with that band writing stuff, and I've got two instrumental projects going on at home, Jon is completely psychotic with all the bands and stuff he's doing... With the J Devil thing he's DJing as well, so he's got that whole side of it.
ILM: Is he going to release J Devil material?
Ray: I think so. He keeps writing all this new cool stuff, so he has enough material to do it. It's just a matter of scheduling.
ILM: How would you describe your experience of the way Korn make music together?
Ray: Well, Path Of Totality was completely different to Korn III. For KIII we took a break and said "let's bring Ross Robinson" – the old school producer – "back in, and sit here in a small room and vibe off each other." I would come up with a beat, Munky would come up with a riff, Jon would come up with his bit... We all contributed, and Ross too.
On this record Jon would meet with a dubstep artist and they would come in with what, sometimes, was an almost finished song. So, Jon might do a vocal track in Korea, or I would be hanging out in a room like this one and he'd say "go grab three cymbals!" and I would do a cymbal overdub on top of an already finished track while we were in Hawaii. He was crazy. He would put up mattresses against the door in hotel rooms because he was screaming in the room, finishing the record....
ILM: No way!
Ray: Yeah! You can imagine what the neighbours thought! Jon Davis screaming in a closet surrounded by mattresses, soundproofing as much as possible. It was insane! There's video footage that we're gonna put up on korn.com.
ILM: So when the inspiration strikes you'll just do whatever you can to make something happen...
Ray: Oh yeah. It's constant. It's never stopping. Jon wakes me up on tour, out of my bunk at 3am like "you gotta hear this, get on my bus!" Cos there are three buses. His studio on his bus is never stopping. Our bus is pretty mellow; James and I share a bus. Fieldy's always writing with his band, and Jon is non-stop. Sometimes you just want silence though. I hit things for a living, sometimes I just want to chill out, y'know?!
ILM: What's the plan for the future of Korn?
Ray: Some guy asked us over in Asia, "Ozzy's 64, Ronnie James Dio before he passed was 63, Lemmy is 67...do you see Korn playing in ten or twenty years?" We all said 'yes' almost at the same time. We really go for it. Everyone's always like "you guys are all 40 now, you're not going to go for it like you used to," but we really do! I had the worst case of metal-neck the other day!
ILM: Oh no! Not metal-neck!
Ray: Yeah! Some drummer asked me the other day, "you've been drumming since you were five, do you ever have hand problems?" Knock on wood, no, I've never had hand problems, but metal-neck... I've gotta slow down! I went to my chiropractor and showed him these videos on my phone of us playing. There's a shot of us at Rock Am Ring in front of 70,000 people, and the camera guy is behind me for the part of Somebody Someone where everyone goes nuts, and my head is literally going from as far back as it can go to as far forward as it can go. He watches it and is like "and you wonder why your neck kills?" I gotta slow down! Maybe I'll be fat and bald in some jazz club when I'm 55 and I can sit back and chill! Haha.
ILM: What advice would you give to a young band, artist or drummer who looks up to a band like Korn?
Ray: Go to law school! I'm kidding. It's a rough business. It's not easy. I've had a long rocky road. But, I don't regret any of it. I would never change it, because it made me who I am today. But to the new guys out there: the way the music and recording business is right now with people ripping stuff and kids taking records without even knowing that they're stealing stuff... you really got to be in it for life. If you're not a lifer, and you just want to do it on the weekends and have a, quote, 'real job', that's great, practice enough and maybe you can be in a covers band. If you really wanna make music, and it's inside you and you want to create, it's a whole different ball game. You're gonna get your face shoved in the dirt. People are gonna ridicule you and scrutinise you. You're also gonna get praised as well though; it's like a Jekyll and Hyde thing.
When I was in my early twenties I would say "I'm gonna get so good no-one can turn me down." But I didn't understand how important the music business was. It's a business like anything else. It's a great, fun business, but it's a business. I've signed so many bad contracts in my life, so I always tell people to look at what you're signing. When I was nineteen I signed my first contract and I didn't give a shit. I was just like "I'm gonna make records!" Little did I know I wasn't gonna make a dime off of any of those records. I couldn't even pay my apartment rent or a phone bill. But I was making records, so I was like "wow, I'm on these CDs... how come I'm starving right now?" People should educate themselves on the business as well as practicing as much as you can. But it is fun, you just got to be in it.
ILM: What have you been listening to lately?
Ray: I have an eclectic taste! If you look at my iPod right now I have Die Antwerp, a crazy band from South Africa, to Seal. I listen to crazy stuff. Me and Munk were just cranking Nine Inch Nails the other day. There's a band out of Australia called Karnivool; we were in Oz with Guns N Roses last year and somebody gave me this CD. Fans give us CDs all the time – "check out my band!" – sometimes it's horrible, sometimes it's great. They gave me this CD and I cannot stop playing it. I love being turned on to new music that really moves you.
ILM: If you had to choose one drumming idol who would it be?
Ray: I couldn't! We were joking with our manager the other day: I was like "I finally got my picture with Peter Criss!" He starts laughing: "you're not a KISS fan are you!?" I'm like "if it wasn't for KISS I wouldn't be sitting here today." On the giant farm I grew up on no-one told you to listen to Zeppelin or Deep Purple, but KISS was on the cover of every magazine. I figured I should go buy all the KISS records, and I did. For the first years of my life that was all I knew. Then people started turning me onto Rush and Yes and Ozzy and Deep Purple. So Peter Criss changed my life. I dunno if he's my idol... Terry Bozzio is so influential because he's so out there. I love how he's 60 now and he practices every single day for hours. To have that kind of drive is amazing. He's probably the one that I always revert to. He was in the band UK, to Missing Persons, to Frank Zappa... He goes way back to when I was like 5. When I see him I just bow!


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Prepare yourself for an adventure so big, it takes more than one generation to experience it. The world of Agarest is once again the battleground between the forces of Dark and Light. Choose the path of Light or Darkness, then watch your in-game actions shape the future as you play through a massive 100-hour-plus storyline. Hand-pick your group of warriors and fight hundreds of different enemies. Check the Affection Gauge to get a quick read on where you stand with the game's many ladies. Take the hand of a worthy bride and use the Soul Breed System to give birth to a new hero and spawn an all-new adventure.
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Record of Agarest War is being marketed as an erotic strategy RPG, but that is a little misleading. Sure, pretty much every woman you meet in the game brings enormous assets to your party, but what videogame doesn't have big boobs? What Agarest War does is introduce some subtle dating sim aspects to...more
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This is the same as Disgaea or Phantom Brave. The combo moves are easier to pull off. All weapons, armor, skills, and accessories are upgradeable. Plus later on in the game you get to breed monsters to be on your team as well as having children to start on their separate quest. This is a good ga...more
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APRIL 3, 1929 - AUG. 11, 2011 Ethelean Margie Mills, 82, a resident of Golden Living Center in Hagerstown, passed away Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown. Born April 3, 1929, in Boumcomb County, N.C., she was the daughter...Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Human Interest, Franklin (Franklin, Virginia)
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Washington Co. liquor board briefs
Valley Mall restaurant gets license Washington County liquor officials on Wednesday granted a liquor license to the operator of a Chinese restaurant at Valley Mall near Hagerstown. The Board of License Commissioners, known as the liquor board, granted...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Dining and Drinking, Chinese Restaurants, Employees, Career and Workplace
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UW raises tuition 20 percent
Q13 FOX News ReporterThe UW Board of Regents this week unanimously approved the largest tuition increase in school history. When students arrive on campus in the fall they'll pay $10,574 for each semester. It's almost a $2,000 increase over the previous...Tags: Education, Colleges and Universities
William and Kate endorse London tech scene, play with HP TouchPad at L.A. event
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New principal named for Salem's Andrew Lewis Middle School
A Salem man will soon lead the very school he attended as a child. Forest Jones has formally been recommended to become the new principal at Andrew Lewis Middle School. He'll replace Jerry Campbell, who's retiring at the end of the school year....Tags: Education, Middle Schools, Schools, Athletes
Hokies wrap up regular season with a win
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Zim & Zou – the French design studio – have created a Leather Parrot for Hermès, made with leather offcuts from Hermès workshops. The eco-fashion art piece was commissioned for the Hermès and the Hilton McConnico exhibition in Hong Kong. Zim & Zou are Lucie Thomas and Thibault Zimmermann, both aged 25, who joined forces … Read more


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Two years of sport hunting have taken a toll on the gray wolves in the U.S. Northern Rocky Mountains. Their population is down by 34 percent after what one biologist satirically calls a "robust" hunting season.
Two years of sport hunting have taken a toll on the gray wolves in the U.S. Northern Rocky Mountains. Their population is down by 34 percent after what one biologist satirically calls a "robust" hunting season.
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Natural gas is portrayed as the "bridge fuel" that will save the US from uneven electricity supply and prices as we transition off coal and oil on our way toward using renewable biofuels, solar and wind power.
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In a first, federal environment officials Thursday scientifically linked underground water pollution with hydraulic fracturing, concluding that contaminants found in central Wyoming were likely caused by the gas drilling process.
The findings by the Environmental Protection Agency come partway through a separate national study by the agency to determine whether fracking presents a risk to water resources.
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ProPublica, Nov. 29, 2011, 11:14 a.m.
A deal to sell a controversial central Wyoming natural gas field has fallen apart amidst allegations that drilling there has caused water pollution.
Texas-based Legacy Resources backed out of a $45 million deal to buy the field near Pavillion, Wyom., from EnCana last week, soon after the Environmental Protection Agency said it had detected cancer-causing benzene at 50 times the level safe for humans and other carcinogenic pollutants during its latest round of sampling.
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Climate change is expected to lead to worsening drought conditions and greater heat extremes, along with myriad health problems. And a new web tool created by the Natural Resources Defense Council lets you see read just how badly your state could be impacted by climate change.
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(The following was originally posted Dec. 30, 2009 in the NRDC Switchboard blog, under Saving Wildlife and Wild Places)
2009 was a dismal, tragic year for Northern Rockies wolves. They lost all protections under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), were hunted for the first time in Montana and Idaho (and continue to be hunted in Idaho), and were killed by various causes in record numbers. In all, almost one third — one third! — of the Northern Rockies wolf population was killed in 2009.
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At least three of Idaho's wolves have been killed as hunting commenced this week under the first authorized sport wolf hunt in the lower 48 states.
But while the hunt has attracted sportspeople, it has repelled others. A Lewiston-area man who killed the first wolf on opening day told the local media that he has received numerous calls of protest.
Robert Millage, a real estate agent, says he's been called a "wolf murderer, a fat redneck and other names" in some 50 phone calls and hundreds of e-mails, according to the Lewiston Tribune. (To see a picture of the young wolf Millage killed view the story on Lewiston's KLEW-TV.)
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Those states have 54 proposed coal plants awaiting permitting. Across the nation, there are 80 proposed plants that would dump an estimated 18 million tons of dangerous coal combustion waste annually into various dump sites, largely unmonitored by the federal government.
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Saturday, May 31, 2008
Finishing Strong - Day 92
I have been meaning to share a photo that both touches my heart and is a little scary at the same time. We entertained quite a bit over the Memorial Day weekend, and had my father as one of our honored guests. As some of you know, my sweet daddy is going through a divorce right now, so he has been busying himself with sorting through and cleaning up his pantry and freezer. Dad thought that since I was getting ready to end my juice fast soon, he'd share some of his overflow of food with me. I am posting this because I know that many of you probably have families that have dynamics similar to mine. My dad is so dear, kind and generous and he raised me to end up being the good juice feaster I am today because of .........
Ah, yes.....I'm a bona fide product of the good old Standard American Diet. I had to take a picture of this jackpot. I was especially entertained with his gift of 2 pork tenderloins and the coveted 2 lb. block of Velveeta. Quite a contrast sitting there in front of my trusty Omega juicer and basket full of super food supplement as I'm shooting the photo in my Loving Raw t-shirt.
In yesterday's blog I mentioned my friend, Paula. She and I had an opportunity to get together this morning to chat and discuss ideas about how to bring more people together to enjoy the vibrancy and beauty of raw food by building more of a community here in Tulsa. I visited Paula in her lovely South Tulsa home and was totally impressed with her blossoming raw kitchen! Paula is offering the use of her home to host raw food meet-ups, which will be perfect in the early stages as things start to build. I'll keep everyone posted as we firm up the date and time of our first event.
Saturday's Daily Juice:
1 qt. grapefruit & spirulina
1 qt. celery, kale, peach, lemon, coconut water & a shot of agave nectar.
I haven't had my dinner drink yet, but I promise you that it'll be green, spicy and I'm going to savor every last drop, for tomorrow morning it's a green smoothie and a few soaked prunes (just for the sake of tradition!) Juice Feast Breaking here I come!!
26 comments:
- Lovingraw said...
I am so proud of you. Congratulations on your beautiful journey. I love you!
- May 31, 2008 at 7:21 PM
- Vegannosaurus Rex said...
Awesome. Your strengthen and commitment continue to inspire.
- May 31, 2008 at 8:04 PM
- Birch Center said...
Hooray for you! What an awesome accomplishment - congratulations!!!
Melissa - May 31, 2008 at 8:14 PM
- nashima said...
Congratulations, how wonderful! Thanks for all you inspiring words and good luck with your journey after the juice feast : )
- May 31, 2008 at 9:24 PM
- Melissa said...
Congratulations and Thank You! Your inspiring words over the last three months have been an anchor for me. And you are only just beginning. Watch out world here comes Penni! Love ya, Melissa
- May 31, 2008 at 9:55 PM
- Lisa (Pixywinks) said...
Congratulations on crossing the finish line. You look amazing. Your skin and eyes are so clear and you look so vibrant and peaceful.
I'm so happy for you!
Pixy Lisa - May 31, 2008 at 11:21 PM
- Sarah said...
You are so amazing! I'm excited to see what the next few months bring for the T-town Raw Foodies!
- June 1, 2008 at 12:02 AM
- loulou said...
Being a Brit, I had no clue what Velveeta might be, so I went to look it up. I read the summary on Wikipedia and my reaction was "eewwww!" I'm still reeling from the shock!
Looking forward to the smoothie report :) tonnes of love, xxx - June 1, 2008 at 2:07 AM
- dawngaynor said...
Congratulations! I am so happy and excited for you. Thanks so much for sharing your inspiring journey.
Love and best wishes,
Dawn - June 1, 2008 at 6:48 AM
- Judi said...
Congratulations Penni!!!
I know I've said this before, but you are such an inspiration. I have learned so much from you during the past couple of months. Thank you!!!!
My very best,
Judi - June 1, 2008 at 9:35 AM
- Ingrid said...
You did it, you are amazing, congratulations and much success on your continued journey.
- June 1, 2008 at 11:30 AM
- Antony Heaven said...
Wow! Congratulations on your amazing achievement - you look fabulous :-)
Like loulou I looked up velveeta on wikipedia and I suspect it's the sort of stuff that your father could have kept for another 10 years without it going off. What an expression of love! He wants to feed you up!
Enjoy your well deserved green smoothie and those soaked prunes - June 1, 2008 at 2:20 PM
- Judi said...
Congratulations Penni!!!
I know I've said this before, but you are such an inspiration. I have learned so much from you during the past couple of months. Thank you!!!!
My very best,
Judi - June 1, 2008 at 3:48 PM
- Angela said...
Yippee!!! You are a strong finisher. You glow inside and you glow outside. Your light has touched and will continue to touch so many lives :)
I started giggling when I saw your dad's sweet gift to you...bless his heart. What a thoughtful daddy...he was sharing his best with you today. I just love your daddy!
I am juicing all day today in your honor! Its time for me to get back in gear! - June 1, 2008 at 5:58 PM
- Isle Dance said...
Congratulations! Do you think it's possible for someone to do a juice feast without using packaged products? Without losing weight? I'm contemplating...but I'm worried about those two considerations.
- June 1, 2008 at 7:49 PM
- HiHoRosie said...
Congratulations Penni! You look great!
- June 1, 2008 at 10:57 PM
- Julie said...
Hi Penni! Congratulations....this has been an incredible journey for you. I have always admired your spirit and tenacity. It takes the gift of will to complete such an accomplishment. You rock!
<3, Julie - June 2, 2008 at 10:05 AM
- Western said...
I am sitting in the Orlando airport waiting for my flight back to Tulsa via Chicago. I thought I would drop you a line and tell you how proud I am of you. Congratulations on completing your goal. I knew you could do it!
I see the awesome pic of you and P-Paula. I wish I could have hung out with you too!
Love you and will call ya when I get homes.
Slap G-man and the kids for me!
Western - June 2, 2008 at 10:39 AM
- LittleGirl l BIG VOICE said...
Dude, you are such a balla! Good show darling! Good show!
- June 2, 2008 at 1:19 PM
- LolaBloom said...
Congratulations Penni!!!! What an amazing accomplishment! I honestly can't remember if I've commented here before or not but I've been reading along for a bit now and I'm truly inspired.
I find inspiration at every turn and in every corner of this fantastic raw food community. I have to say, you look incredibly radiant in that picture! You've definitely got The Glow!
Hugs! - June 2, 2008 at 1:48 PM
- Naomi said...
Congrats, Penni ... I've enjoyed your blog so very much. No doubt, you've inspired many ... and I'm one of them -- as I plan to do this juice feast in early spring of '09 ... before I do a walk across England. Seeing how you managed it was terrific to "observe" ... so thank you for sharing such a significant adventure and challenge with all of us!
Naomi in NY - June 2, 2008 at 7:35 PM
- Wendi Dee said...
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are an inspiration to so very many people right now, as well as to those who find your blog in the future who are just learning about juice feasting!
What you have done for yourself is truly inspiration, but taking the time to document your journey and share it with the world is so very beautiful, Penni!
I'm so happy for you, so very proud of you, and I hope you'll continue to keep a blog and share your life with all of us.
I love you so very much!
Congratulations, again!
Lots of love to you,
Wendi Dee
p.s. I chuckled about how loving your father was to share the food with you. Did you eat meat before your juice feasting??!! If so, you are even more amazing to have completed this feast! - June 2, 2008 at 9:22 PM
- 1 Raw Girl said...
Congrats you Raw Juice Goddess!
xoxoxo - June 3, 2008 at 1:31 AM
- Raw Runner said...
Amazing! Now where are the stats? I keep waiting.. : )
Lisa - June 4, 2008 at 4:57 AM
- taste memory said...
Fantastic! ~ as always you look fab! Congrats + agree here you continue to inspire....
- June 4, 2008 at 8:26 PM
- jessica said...
soooooo congrats to you. very inspirational.
jessica - June 4, 2008 at 10:11 PM


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Routine cleaning
Type of dirt | Product and dosage | Procedure |
It is generally sufficient to clean with water and a soft or non-scratch sponge or cloth | ||
Normal degree of soiling, such as dust, light dirt | Neutral cleaning agent etc. Buzil G 481 Blitz-Citro | Wipe the surfaces with a micro-fibre mop or cloth Dosage: 50ml / 10l cold water |
Lime scale deposits | Weakly acidic cleaning agent etc. Buzil G 463 Bucasan clear Dosage: 50ml / 10l cold water | Wipe the surfaces with a micro-fibre mop or cloth |
Grease, oils, waxes, cosmetics | Weakly alkaline cleaning agent etc. Buzil G 433 Activ Dosage: 50ml / 10l cold water | Wipe the surfaces with a micro-fibre mop or cloth |


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Dark Horse basketball
All children through middle school who come to tonight's game wearing black and gold or Dark Horse clothing or a recreation league basketball shirt will be admitted for $3. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Then, on Friday, Feb. 15, everyone attending the last home game on senior night is encouraged to wear a black shirt for "Black Out" night.


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Concerts in Kenosha Wisconsin Celebrating St. Patrick's Day Bands Live!
March 15, 2012 in Irish Music, live bands, live music, St. Patrick's Day, Wisconsin
Come on out for great live bands Kenosha Wisconsin at the legendary music venues The Brat Stop on Friday, March 16th! Red Rebel County will be playing live Irish music with live bands in Kenosha to kick off the St. Patrick's Day 2012 Kenosha weekend! Red Rebel County plays the best in Irish music from bands such as the Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly, and other great Irish music!
The Brat Stop is one of the great music venues in Kenosha Wisconsin, so come on out and get ready for Saint Patricks Day parade 2012 with some live music bands at The Brat Stop! Event info is posted on our 'Upcoming Shows' page. SEE YOU FRIDAY 3/16 at this live music clubs!