Ska ... ? (Redux)

10.4.2kXI

When I lived in Chicago the city's professional basketball team, the Bulls (perhaps you've heard of them), were very good and won the championship several years in a row. Back then I gave a crap about basketball and it was really exciting to watch the games and feel the tension mount in the city and be rewarded with a fun, city-wide celebration.

The day that the Bulls won their second straight title I was sitting in a bar (surprise) hours before gametime having a cold beer. In walked the neighborhood's plainclothed cops came in and asked the big Serbian bartender when he was closing for the night. He told them 5 a.m., which is the normal closing time for Chicago bars. The cops said, "No, what time are you closing tonight?" The barkeep looked confused. "5?" he said. The bigger of the two big cops said, "You don't understand the question so I'll say it again: What time are you closing TONIGHT?" Something dawned on the bartender. "3 a.m.?" he said. The cop leaned in and said, "What did you say?" "Um ... I think I'm closing at 1 a.m. tonight," said the bartender. I nudged my roommate and said, "We need to stock the fridge cuz all the bars will be closed." I thought about it. "Probably a good idea," I said, looking at the cops. They were satisfied and said to the bartender on their way out, "see you at 1." I think Mil closed up at midnight.

Later that night my sister and I were saved from an exploding M-80 by a stranger. My ears rang for weeks.

Tonight - The Homestead. RIP John Robb... we're going to miss seeing you hunkered down on your barstool, nursing a shot and pony back, and working on a crossword puzzle. Thanks for all of the great conversation.

Here's tonight's: Find the Reference!

Play "Find the Reference." The title of the Venue Announcement refers to something in the rant. Find the reference and win a prize.

bye-ee!

whrr ... clik!

Disco Inferno

I got the bloat.

No Quarter

10.2.2kXI

It was great to see some of you last week and I'm really sorry the venue got swapped-out for a more friendly environment (Edinburgh Castle). Woulda liked to have hoisted one (or more) with all y'all.


Tonight - Club Deluxe, featuring Little Minsky's Burrrrrr-lesque, and the Return of the Flying Fox

Doors at 9pm, show at 10. $5 cover.


bye-ee!
whrr ... clik!

88.7 FM

10.1.2kXI

In 2002 I had no job. I flew to Chicago for vacation and while I was in the air, a call came into my phone offering me a job. I took it. It was hard, and for a time, GRUELING, but it was one of the best jobs I ever had.
In 2004 I had no job. I flew to Chicago for vacation and while I was in the air, a call came into my phone offering me a job. I took it. It was easy. I sat around and waited for something to happen and it never did. I got several fat checks and a space heater.
In 2011 - today, actually - I'm driving to SF. While I'm in the car, who knows who will call my phone. I'm guessing Alan.

Tonight - Hemlock Tavern. (it's their 10 year anniversary, so it might be "cozy")


bye-ee!
whrr ... clik!