Hash Is Not What It Used To Be - Day 131, April 21st, 2011

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Day 131, April 21th, 2011

It has been a hectic run-of-a-week and I am not just talking about the fact that I have been ill advisedly preparing for the first HASH RUN of my life.  As it turns out, I will not be able to take part in the Hash (which as far as I knew from University, carried an entirely different meaning) but I am still very sore.

Last week, Gary and I enjoyed an hour on BFM Radio 89.9.  The lovely folks gave us an opportunity to talk about our travels and what On The Beat and Path has been up to for the last 10 months.  David Ross was able to record it from his phone while in his van (Sweet sweet ol skool’ technology) and we’ll convert it as soon as we can and get the whole interview online very soon.

We are encouraging fans of the show to contact BFM and request ANYTHING MATTERS (our hip hop/folk/gamelon jam recorded in Bali) and help us land what we will believe will be an incredible weekly radio show.

Contact BFM here: www.bfm.my/contact-us.html

We are flying through April and there is so much to see from our Sumatra release: episodes, podcasts, blogs, photos.  Check them all on the official site:

www.boredofdirectives.com/OBPath_index.html

There is so much to come from ON THEW BEAT AND PATH that we can safely say the ride will be continuing for another year.  Enjoy and tell a friend.

The Hillside Music Festival (Guelph, Ontario, Canada) has recently announced their stellar line up.  On The Beat and Path has been generously granted access to cover this epic weekend as we search the world for incredible music festivals.  I am a HILLSIDE veteran but Gary and Hannah will be newbies and I am pretty sure that Randall will be nowhere near the event.  The last time Randall went to a music festival, the drummer from “Lamb of God” nailed his wooden shoes to a port-a-potty.  With Randall still in them.  Randall is the best.

If you are reading this blog and enjoying On The Beat and Path from Canada, it’s worth your time and money to hit up Hillside this year.

www.hillsidefestival.ca/#/home

STEEL CAGE MATCH (continued):
ROLLING STONE TOP 500 SONGS OF ALL TIME SMACKDOWN
Today’s Challenge: E’s

Commentary:

First, the eliminations:

I think it is safe to say that I can’t list an Elvis song.  I want to.  He is the King, and newly minted friend Tom Rhodes loves the guy.  Admittedly, the way he left our planet is epic and unforgettable (which is very important).  However, there is too much evidence to suggest that much of his success may not be entirely attributable to his talent alone (hips and hair are all his – respect to the King).

I would have preferred older Clapton.  The Everly Brothers fall under the “Will not allow a band with the name brothers (Everly), sisters (Pointer) or family (Partridge) to advance in the competition” rule.

The Contenders:

Sweet Dreams is still relevant and improves with covers and inclusions in teen movies.  Eminem somehow managed to make a good movie (somehow making Britney’s Crossroads even worse) and an even better song. And when I make a list of the top ten coolest people in the world, Elvis Costello will always make that list (ranking depends on the hat he is wearing that day).

The Winner:

For his glasses, his ability to hold his vices, and his massive catalog of greatness, I have to go with Rocket Man by Elton.  Have to.

Today’s Competition:

Elton John       
Your Song
Elton John       
Rocket Man
Elton John       
Candle In The Wind
Elton John       
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Elton John       
Tiny Dancer
Elvis Costello       
Peace, Love & Understanding
Elvis Costello       
Alison
Elvis Costello       
Watching The Detectives
Elvis Presley       
Hound Dog
Elvis Presley       
Heartbreak Hotel
Elvis Presley       
Jailhouse Rock
Elvis Presley       
Mystery Train
Elvis Presley       
Suspicious Minds
Elvis Presley       
That's All Right
Elvis Presley       
Don't Be Cruel
Elvis Presley       
All Shook Up
Elvis Presley       
Can't Help Falling In Love
Elvis Presley       
Blue Suede Shoes
Elvis Presley       
Love Me Tender
Eminem       
Lose Yourself
Eric B. & Rakim       
I Know You Got Soul
Eric Clapton       
Tears In Heaven
Eurythmics       
Sweet Dreams (are Made Of This)
Everly Brothers       
All I Have To Do Is Dream
Everly Brothers       
Cathy's Clown
Everly Brothers       
Bye Bye Love
Everly Brothers       
Wake Up Little Susie

Winner of the A’s: AC DC’s HIGHWAY TO HELL.
Winner of the B’s: Bob Dylan’s Subterranean Homesick Blues
Winner of the C’s: The Clash’s London Calling
Winner of the D’s: Dolly Parton’s Jolene
Winner of the E’s: Elton John’s Rocket Man

Have you seen Lake Week?  It can make you moist and leave you damp:

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Otherwise, Catch Us Live Somewhere on this Planet.

Peace,
Steve

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