May 10, 2012
by Geoff Shannon
Comments Off on At The End Of (Laundry) Time
You are naked, save for your white lace cartoon kitten underwear. they’re all that’s left; the clothes rise before you in a pyramid. How did the pile grow so high, the cotton, these wools and flannel? You, bare, stare at … Continue reading
April 26, 2012
by Geoff Shannon
Comments Off on Scenes In A Baltimore Music Exhibition: Big Freedia at The Golden West
I didn’t know white people could dance like this. This is not a pejorative. I was genuinely proud of our collective efforts.
April 25, 2012
by Geoff Shannon
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Tchoupitoulas (2011)
December 26, 2011
by Geoff Shannon
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“So what kind of music do you like?” “I don’t know.” “You don’t know? How could you not know what kind of music you like?” “Elvis. I like Elvis.” “Elvis. Elvis Presley? The King?” “Yes, Munch.” “The King? (Performing a … Continue reading
July 20, 2011
by Geoff Shannon
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“I hate to think about it – what will happen when Johnny Mathis and I die? Who will guard my humble tawdry belongings? – John Waters, “Role Models” I, too, wonder how Baltimore will react when one of its favorite … Continue reading
March 4, 2011
by Geoff Shannon
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i had no idea i’m still really sorry about the beach i HAVE to stop drunk dialing people i don’t ever want to travel with Kevin’s friends again tho they are all hot messes i guess like me -Anonymous
January 24, 2011
by Geoff Shannon
Comments Off on Songs In Prose: R. Kelly “I’m A Flirt”
Now if you walk up in the club with a bad chick, and she’s looking at me then I’m going to hit it. Man, jacking for chicks, I tried to quit, but I’m a player homie, so I had to … Continue reading
January 7, 2011
by Geoff Shannon
Comments Off on Songs in Prose: Drive-By Truckers “Birthday Boy”
Which one’s the birthday boy?” she said. “I ain’t got all night.” “What your momma name you? You can call me what you like.” Every skinny’s a mystery, gotta make it hard some how. “Sit your narrow ass down hot … Continue reading
March 26, 2010
by Geoff Shannon
Comments Off on Everything is Shiny, Always Gold…
I’ve been studying the two videos for Kid Cudi’s “Pursuit of Happiness” (accompanied by MGMT & Ratatat) like the Zapruder film. The song itself is haunting, but the videos are a master class in the weight imagery and music work … Continue reading
March 22, 2010
by Geoff Shannon
Comments Off on What I Read: Clint Eastwood, Chicago’s Daley, Nola’s Treme
“Out of the West“, Clint Eastwoods Shifting Landscape, The New Yorker Clint Eastwood is a certified member of our “Man-Acting” legends, and this article does a great job at understanding what makes The Man With No Name a solid-to-great director. … Continue reading