Just wanted to share with my 426 million readers that I'll be off to the lands of Shakespeare and Co., Venus de Milo, and Shelley's grave. But before I leave, I wanted to share this with you--for better or for worse. With much love and respect for this man's work, I covered and recorded Andres Montoya's "Star struck" recently. Take a listen, but promise me that all 426 million of you will use headphones. The sounds level out a bit better that way. If anything, take in Montoya's words and wisdom and ignore my voice. "What, homes?" You know what I mean.

For those who have never read Montoya's work, read it now! It may save your a%# some day.

Out

Violeta Parra - Gracias a la Vida

Violeta Parra - Run run se fue pal norte

SDRE

I've never been a fan of reunion tours, but I just landed tix for this band who will be performing at the House of Blues in Anaheim this October as part of their n. American tour. Nostalgia?

New Music

I'm currently into Sunset Rubdown's new album, Dragonslayer. I love "Silver Moons!" Do you?

Cigars

My pop's just bought me a new subscription for cigar aficionado. What a guy, no? In the latest issue is a piece on Jay-Z. Here's a quote that struck me:

"Obama represents so much hope for blacks and latinos. the hope he represents is bigger than any of the huge problems he could possibly correct. When you have positive role models, you can change your life for the better. The day Obama got elected, the gangsta became less relevant." jay-z.

Harold Norse Dies

Harold Norse is gone. I just found out today, which is extremely strange, because I was reading his collected last night and was seriously thinking about posting his poem "At Cafe Trieste" on this blog.

Norse left such beautiful, beautiful work behind.