Kimi Yuki: On with the show.

I'm glad to finally have my internet back after a couple weeks of having it off, and I'm celebrating with a new blog.

A co-worker of mine put on a mix made by her friend, and there was one song in particular that really caught my attention, so much that, as soon as I got off work, I made a beeline for Tunng's 2007 album Good Arrows. As much as I want to get to know the full album, I still can't get past that one song I heard at work. I think what I like most is that it reminds me of Tom Waits.

It maintains the style of Tom Waits, but less abrasive-Bukowski-esque.
I'm really excited about this track, so without further ado, I present "Bullets" by Tunng.

[edit: I just realized... I remember seeing this video when the album was released in 2007!]

Last night I went to the Trade Elements art show at the San Francisco Arts Commission Gallery and saw some great photos from the lovely people at Hamburger Eyes, as well as the talented, and quite charmingly goofy Ferris Plock. I wish I had my camera on me at the time, because he had some really neat pieces.

Here's a piece he did for a show with Fecal Face:

And one he did for a series of card royalty, the King of Hearts:

Marty Anderson is a gifted guy. I discovered him earlier last year through his band, Okay. I was addicted to his two albums, High Road and Low Road which were released simultaneously. I won't go into details, but he certainly has an interesting story; SF Weekly did an insightful interview with Marty in 2005. He is in several other bands, most notably Dilute.

I was able to catch him on his most recent tour before his health issues forced him to cancel most of the dates. If you ever get a chance to see him live, jump at the opportunity: besides his shows becoming less and less frequent, it's a trip to match the voice to the man.

This track is from Low Road. Okay - "Hoot"

Plus, he sells his art at shows, too! This is one of my favorites of his:

I'm always looking for creative inspiration. A friend of mine sent this picture to me the other day and it went straight to my inspiration board.

Since I'm on the subject now, here are some lady treats.

Babe on bike:

Elisabeth Moch's naked Chan Marshall [Cat Power]:

I noticed the Broadcast song I posted last time hasn't been downloaded, so I'm posting it again as a reminder: listen to it!

Here's to brevity:

My buddy Jeremy Forson is a painter and illustrator!