Take Your Baby By The Hand And Make Her Do A High Handstand And Take Your Baby By The Heel And Do The Next Thing That You Feel We Were So In Phase In Our Dance Hall Days We Were Cool On Craze When I You And Everyone We Knew Could Believe Do And Share In What Was True I Said Dance Hall Days Love Take Your Baby By The Hair And Pull Her Close And There And Take Your Baby By The Ears And Play Upon Her Darkest Fears
Wang Chung
Points On The Curve 1984
FOXIE FLO:
We played a gig and WoW. We were asked to open for a headliner on short notice. No big deal. We were asked to play a quick 30 min set , almost a tweener set if you will , and we decided to simply whip out our originals and pass on any covers. We were ready right at 7pm , the sound guy allows us a quick check , and we hit the first note at 7pm. Just as we began , the house lights when down. I was totally screwed!! My old eyes , couldn't see the sheet music. My old eyes , couldn't see my fretboard. Instead of panicking , I just played. After the first song , I whispered to Misty and explained that I am keeping my end very simple. Very basic I played. I concentrated on whole notes and every once in awhile played on the 3 & 4 & of the count. We wrapped up our set and they asked us to play a couple of more as the band isn't quite ready. So we did. We ended up covering a full hour. Now , I didn't think much of it. We didn't pull out any obscure covers , I played simple bass patterns , and we didn't go over the top at all. As we stepped down from the stage , we were swarmed. Everyone treated us like rock stars and hugs and questions and PHOTOS!! Thats right , multiple "fans" asked for photos with the two of us on each side of them. It was wild. It was a surreal moment for me. Not big headed by any means , just a first is all. Maybe someday we will have an autograph session. Just Joking
THE SHOW:
Hands down , best show of 2025!! And without doubt , best show ever at the Los C Amphitheater!! Arguably the best concert of this first half of a decade here in the 2020s so far. Puddles Pity Party is way better live than on YouTube. If you are unfamiliar with PPP , watch this VIDEO now , then return for this uncomplicated write up here below. PPP's Live version of David Bowie's Lazarus watered my pretty little brown eyes as I sang along with. His Live rendition of Stairway Gilligan's Island mash up added depth , soul , and the playback video screen capturing clips housed my attention span. This also includes the water to the face feature while singing away. Thank You Puddles Pity Party !! Thank You
His improv was over the top , his monstrous voice was remarkable , and his famous cover tunes on YT were smashing live. If for some reason , you pass on the above PPP Video , listen to this War Pigs tune while scrolling along. His talents are flipping unbelievably sensational. Puddles performed this whole Kevin Costner tribute on the big screen while singing that cracked us all up. Just those little attributes made the set. He pulled folks up from the audience to sing with or play his pretend instruments during Stairway To Heaven or this guy dressed in a Modelo Beer Bottle while Puddles serenaded the young man with his Spanish version Estoy Sentado Aqui. My only complaint was that he only performed for 30min. Even a full hour would not have been enough to satisfy my desires. Hilarious
And another highlight was that The Dude and I sat front row without knowing any better. These two seats were perfect for Puddles. Then during the last song , two dipSh*t yahoo's walk up and were livid that we were in their seats. " We paid top dollar for these tickets!" the lady shouts without an once of pedigree. The Dude and I oblige with a course of action towards the back row of the VIP area and thankfully we did. #1) The sound was noticeably clearer. #2) Our unimpeded line of sight of the entire video screen from this advantage point was a true bonus. #3) The folks next to us were a hoot. #4) My neck was crocked now. You will notice in the upcoming photos how all the lined up guitars , equipment power box/travel case , Drum Kit , and keyboard blocked half of the video screen from those front row "top dollar" seats. The Dude even says to me ,"Could you imagine how bummed we would be if we actually paid for those seats up front?!?" Classic
Now Weird Al , a whole other level of showmanship. I felt as if I knew enough about him to know him. Sh&t F*re Was I Ever Wrong. First of all , the guy opens his show from the Green Room , singing throughout the hallways , nails Puddles with a pie in the face , comes out from behind the amphitheater IN THE crowd , singing through the crowd , walks up the stage steps , and continues sings without missing a beat. Outstanding Entrance
As you can see the rather large video screen in this above photo , Weird Al created a Robot Chicken effect of interviews , channel surfing , interviews , funny A$$ Sh&t , the entire band would change outfit. The whole band changed costumes about every third song. My kind of band and I truly wish that I was on tour with these guys. Remarkable
And these guys are aging , at elevation , and never missed a beat. To even remember the janitor during Teen Spirit , or as Weird Al sings it , Smells Like Nirvana. Busting out the DEVO appearance was a blast and way high energy. Loved It
Full on nails eBay , just for me. Dukes Of Hazard Ashtray on the screen , White & Nerdy , just for me , I Love Rocky Road , just for me , Canadian Idiot , for all of us!!! It was as if I wrote his setlist as he checked them off one by one , just for me. Party in the CIA in the below photo. Stoked
His Micheal Jackson sets were earth shattering!! For me , I aired these parodies on KAFM 15 , if not 20 , years ago and to hear and witness them live , magical for me. I mean , in the photo below , Weird Al is fully kicking his leg out like MJ was famous for. And for all the members on stage to be locked in , Phuc Yes I Tell Ya. And the crowd singing right back at him note for note , magical. Pure Magic
In this video below , these two gangsters were influencing Weird Al to eat more to be a proper associate of the club. The video was broadcasting while Weird Al came out like ...
That's right!!! I'm Fat. The parody from MJ's I'm Bad. We all know this one and check out that get up there. Again , he is fully aerobic , singing his heart out , and at elevation. Below was his famous Eminem Couch Potato parody while rolling around stage on a Segway to boot. And once again , the crowd sang damn near every word to every song. Engaging
The Amish Paradise hit home for me. When this jam first debuted in 1996 , I wore that cassette out. Remember when cassette tapes released singles?? Remember those?? But again , the whole band dressed , played their parts , and danced during every song. Beautiful
And that video screen , at one point while the band changed off stage , they project all the animation clips that Weird Al has been featured in. Simpsons , Family Guy , Futurama , etc. That screen was a performance in itself and Weird Al was sort on when singing or matching the scene with the storyline. Never missed a beat , AT ELEVATION. Brilliant
Then , for the encore , our own GJ Star Wars Club shows up for the delightful YODA parody hit!! At another point of changing outfits , on the video screen , they broadcasted his movie when he meets John Deacon from QUEEN and delivers Another One Rides The Bus. If you saw that movie , you would be on board with my giggles right now. Legendary
So I was asked this question , I hate this question , what was my favorite. Why do folks ask," What is your favorite song? What is your favorite color? What's was your favorite team?" That question is impossible for me to answer with any given inquiry. Whats your favorite beer? Well , is it summer or winter when you asked me that question. Anyway , I apologize for that rant. I did answer them with this," My favorite aspect was when Weird Al stopped singing , the audience was dead still." Every concert you attend these days , audience members talk throughout the whole Phuc'n show. But with this live performance , everyone was in tune and in my case , on the edge of their seat. Well Done Weird Al
I pulled up the rest of the tour , all of the VIP Tix are sold out for the month of September and a majority of his upcoming shows are also sold out. Now , that is saying something. If you ever have a chance to catch Puddles Pity Party OR Weird Al , do not pas up that opportunity. Don't Be Left Out As Musicians Aren't Getting Any Younger
LAST MAN:
It is time once again for our Last Man Standing League , as the defending champion that is. Now , our league is beyond elementary. We have a member that only picks by the mascot , we have a member that only takes a team on Monday Night , and we have an entire family that picks as well. Meaning , this league is more about bragging rights than anything. Really!! Last year was the first time that I ever claimed top dog as I usually bounce out by about week 10. Thursday game Eagles vs Cowgirls , excellent first half , Fridays game in Brazil , way exciting , Sundays games , Oh Baby , Sunday Night ( only game I caught on Sunday ) speechless , and MNF was another rowdy come from behind. Call me nutz so but I dig Football. Knowing that The New Orlean Saints are a train wreck and the AZ Cardinals are a team I normally shy away from in this league , I picked AZ and sneaked in a W for Week 1. Dynamite
Think Snow !!
Cheers
P.S. The downside here for a second of your time. The amount of hours workin in August curved my appetite for reindeer games as the 13th was my only nothing scheduled day.
The other piss me off is this whole Robot BS Ai HorseSh*t under this FREE blogging format. My normal viewing numbers run between 200 and 300 per post. As you have all recently chatted about , this new ramp of numbers totally sucks. Like I have 3,000 readers. Like I have 19 hundred followers. Bummer Bot
