NERD Live on Letterman

NERD break out "Everybody Nose," on The Late Show earlier this month. Raise the volume on your speakers and start throwing a dance party like they did on stage. This is one that will definitely get you out of your seat.

Newsletter

Hey everyone,
It is about that time that I get to give you a head's up on what is going on with the blog. Well in the past few months the popularity of this site has soared (and its awesome) and with that it only calls for one more thing---MORE PROMOTION.
For those on Facebook, I have created a page for the site, it is a fan listing to show off in your profile as well as giving you updates and info as it happens. Nothing will really change within this site, just using Facebook as a tool to get the word out more. So please become a fan/friend of the page and TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS!!!! Just look up "With This I Think I'm Officially a Yuppie" in the search engine and it should lead you to it.
Hope all is well and summer is here so that means more concerts and outdoor festivals. I will see you at the beach and at the shows.

Best
Sal

Indy Watch

Reaching the number 2 spot for the biggest holiday 5 day weekend opening, Indiana Jones swung in a whopping $311 Million WORLDWIDE! This puts it right behind last years Pirates of the Caribbean At Worlds End...Hopefully this shows George and Steven that maybe a fifth installment is in order.

...Also, George and Steven give me a call I got a great idea for Indy 5!

Funeral For A Friend Updates!

Playlist

Here is a Playlist of songs to check out...Enjoy!

-Coldplay - "Viva La Vida"
-Does it Offend You, Yeah - "Dawn of the Dead"
-The Hold Steady - "Sequestered in Memphis"
-The Verve - "Sonnet"
-Lupe Fiasco Feat. Jonah Matranga - "The Instrumental"
-NERD - "Everybody Nose"
-Tom Yorke - "Atoms for Peace"
-Death Cab for Cutie - "I Will Posess Your Heart"
-Carbon / Silicon - "Total Fucking Madness"
-Nine Inch Nails - "Discipline"

Indy Watch

After 19 years of waiting, about 60 something blog posts and a clock counting down the days...May 22 finally arrived! As I took my floating holiday from work to see what was a great film, many would call me crazy and other would just call it stupid. However, there is something in Indiana Jones that I relate to...
It was Memorial Day weekend. A young five year old grasped his Aunt Joanne’s hand tight as she approached the ticket counter at the local movie theater. The five year old herd his Aunt say “Can I have two tickets for Indiana Jones please.” For the child, this was the most exhilarating experience of his life, since it was the first time he has ever set foot in a movie theater. They proceeded into the poorly lit theater, took their seats, and his Aunt began to explain that there is no talking during the movie. As the lights dimmed, the flicker of the Utah Mountain range took on the screen. From that moment on, that five year olds life was changed forever. The combination of seeing images on the big screen and the ambiance of the theater and hearing the audience’s reaction to what a young Indiana was doing, would captivate and motivate the child. That little boy would walk out of that theater and knew from that day on, he wanted to work in the Motion Picture Industry and nothing would get in his way. It was 1989 and the film was Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
The boy is me, I have grown up (a little), and found today to be worth the wait. I must say Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is the perfect fix for a true Indy fan. In fact, I saw a review from Theraider.net (SPOILER FREE), and they summed it up perfect. Check it out, because everything I want to say about the film, they already did....
http://www.theraider.net/news/fullstory_indy4.php?id=817

DIOY,Y? Video

Live Review-The Swell Season @ Radio City

The concert I saw last night is just proof that if you believe in yourself and if you want something bad enough, your dreams will really come true. As cliche as it sounds, it is a fact, just ask Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova of the Swell Season (aka "That Band from Once"). I have been a fan of Hansards for sometime now due to his other band, the Irish folk-rock outfit The Frames, however this side project of his and an Oscar to his and Irglova's named have propelled them to superstars. Walking out to the biggest crowd they have ever headlined for, a sold out Radio City Music Hall, Hansard tested the perfect acoustics of the venue by literally doing an unplugged and un-microphoned version of "Say it to me Now." As some audience members in the back asked him to speak up, other's defended the singer by saying "Shut up and listen," and listen they did. Just by the first song alone and seeing his voice hit that range without assistance, the crowd knew they were in for a concert experience they have never had before. While Hansard and Irglova joked that two years ago they were excited they sold out a small New York City club called Piano's, they had just thought of Radio City as a dream. They were able to open their eyes and see the reality as the fan's cheered and were sucked into the bands haunting beautiful music. Backed by a full band and playing a majority of the songs from the film Once, they had time to fit in a few new songs for an unknown upcoming record. It was not only a concert but part storytellers, part motivational speaking and part stand up comedy as Hansard and Irglova traded off discussing things that inspire them and the stories behind the songs. Just right before they broke into their Oscar winning song "Falling Slowly," Hansard joked about their new found fame by saying "our life has been like kicking a ball in the yard, and you want the ball to go from one end to the other, the thing is our ball went into the neighbors yard, down the river across the world, and now their is 1% of us saying I want my fucking ball back!" As large as the audience was, it was still a rather intimate show, with all of the fans sitting down as if they were at a theater function rather than a concert, it created an ambiance I am not accustomed to, but certainly worked. After a two hour set, they managed to squeeze in a couple Frames songs "What Happens When the Heart Just Stops," and "Fitzcaroldo", they closed with a Van Morrison cover "Into the Mystic." It was an exciting event and moment in time for not just the band but for the fans as well. A humbling live experience, that left you as modest as the film did.

Move Over Perez

My close friend Charles McCants has created his own blog entitled "Do You Want Me to Seduce You". I must say his blend of social satire and eye for entertainment will not only have you in hysterics but will also question the way you look at celebrity forever. He writes about everything from hot spots in New York City to Fashion to Models to Entertainment and Music. Check it out at www.bloggingyouhard.blogspot.com.

He also commented about my blog and me as well. I must say having your friends give you such high praise is certainly something special and pretty awesome. Check out what he had to say here http://bloggingyouhard.blogspot.com/2008/05/people-i-know-that-you-should-know.html Thanks Charles!

Indy Watch

It is so close I can hardly contain myself anymore. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull premiered in both Cannes and for the New York critics this weekend and the reviews have been pretty positive. Some have been more mixed than others, but just remember folks, when Raiders of the Lost Ark opened in the early 80's that too got mixed reactions and now look at where it is! I for one am not worried and will see you at the movies on Thursday!