http://dasspunk.com Dasspunk - blather and bluegrass Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:55:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This past Saturday, (This is the) Squirrel Hunters played our second show at the 4th Annual Brooklyn Bluegrass Festival. The 3rd incarnation of the fest had seen heavy rain on Friday night... and so, not to be outdone, the weather this year decided to take it up a notch and ... http://dasspunk.com/2008/titsh-plays-the-4th-annual-brooklyn-bluegrass-festival/ Okay, I have been slacking... but only in regards to updating my blog (and buying a dresser for the lump of cloths on by bedroom floor). I've actually been quite busy with my new band (This is the) Squirrel Hunters. For some time I have known that in order to get ... http://dasspunk.com/2008/this-is-the-squirrel-hunters/ It's absolutely tragic that this isn't #1 on the Best of Craigslist... The pictures of this former kitty are funny enough but the post itself makes this one truly special... Enjoy. http://dasspunk.com/2008/carton-of-irregular-cat-hats/ Today, as I was hauling yet another "Shopper Stopper" (a junk-snail-mail newspaper in Madison, WI) to the recycle bin, I decided to take a look at and see if there was a way to stop their delivery. None was listed, so I turned to Google... To stop delivery, just call ... http://dasspunk.com/2008/stopping-the-shopper-stopper/ I am totally voting for Hillary! Not only is she the best Republican candidate since Regan, but she's also proven to be willing to fight the meaningful fights. I've enjoyed our current administrations grasp on reality and feel that Hillary shows the most promise for hitting that ground running. I ... http://dasspunk.com/2008/voting-for-hillary/ Even if you're not that into Bluegrass, I would think you'd find the Flatt & Scruggs TV Show DVD pretty cool. If you are even remotely into Bluegrass, then this DVD series is absolutely essential! I don't think I can hype these DVDs too much... just go buy one and ... http://dasspunk.com/2008/flatt-scruggs-tv-show-dvd/ Dear Ohio, Are you f'ing stupid? Sorry... I mean hi... Ohio. In your quest to be the California of the Midwest, you've donned your wool pantsuits proudly and voted for two republicans. Congratulations! [FLASHBACK FADE OUT] In a previous life, I was just finishing up a record and was told I needed ... http://dasspunk.com/2008/dear-ohio/ Today was the first time this year that I wasn't excited to get out the Toro and do some light Torroing. I've had enough of snow this year thanks! Could we make with the sun and warm already!?! http://dasspunk.com/2008/enough-with-the-snow-already-yeesh/ After 31+ hours of air travel (and just barely making it out of St. Louis), I was able to sleep in my own bed last night. I'd like to thank Mike, the Duffs, and the rest of the boys for putting up with me for the last two weeks and ... http://dasspunk.com/2008/home/ My favorite mandolin player on this planet is Mr. Mike Compton. In an odd turn of events, I also consider him a friend. That he can suffer through with my playing and not throw up (not noticeably at least) is the finest musical honor I've achieved. This is a clip ... http://dasspunk.com/2008/margaret-river/