bradm

Only if they get the right theme song. Aloha, Brad

How the heck did you get it on...no, wait, I don't want to know... http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a2_191.html Aloha, Brad

I think my first show of theirs was 2002-11-24 at Le Swimming in Montreal; that was the show where they couldn't get across the border, went back, ditched their gear, came across as tourists, borrowed gear from the sound man (and his punk band), and proceeded to lay waste to everybody who was there. I think my next time seeing them was in Ottawa, at Babylon with nero opening up, in mid-2003 (?). Aloha, Brad

I'm in the same quandry, bouche, and I think it stems from (us) not being in day-to-day contact with the homeless and their experiences. I think the best way for the homeful to help the homeless is to provide resources (money, food, etc.) to reputable agencies (e.g., the United Way, the Ottawa Food Bank, the Salvation Army) that are in contact with them, and can back up the money/food/clothing help with other resources, such as access to programs to help those homeless who want to get off the streets. Aloha, Brad

[color:purple] Well' date=' there'd have to be different categories of fighting (boxing, bare-knuckle fighting, ultimate, wrestling, etc.), with weight classes, and maybe even a separate set of categories for people who want to fight as a pair with their animals by their sides (with vets to check out the animals). There'd be a set of categories for women, a set of categories for men, and even a mixed (man vs. woman) category. There wouldn't be any separation for the gender of the animals because, well, that'd be just silly. [/color'] Aloha, Brad How about crack addict w/scitzophrenia verses a suicidal meth head w/violent dillusions of grandeur...kinda thing? [color:purple] Probably not. First, in order for it to be voluntary, the people volunteering would have to be mentally competent, and severe drug addiction and/or schizophrenia would almost certainly make a person incompetent. Second, it would cause a big increase in the number of categories: we already have {fighting styles} x {weight classes} x {with animals or without} x {men vs. women vs. mixed}; add in {mental disease} x {choice of addicting drug}, and there'd be 'way too many. Aloha, Brad

You need a library card to use the computers, and I think that requires either a home or work address in Ottawa (and proof of the address, like a phone or hydro bill). Aloha, Brad

[color:purple] Well, there'd have to be different categories of fighting (boxing, bare-knuckle fighting, ultimate, wrestling, etc.), with weight classes, and maybe even a separate set of categories for people who want to fight as a pair with their animals by their sides (with vets to check out the animals). There'd be a set of categories for women, a set of categories for men, and even a mixed (man vs. woman) category. There wouldn't be any separation for the gender of the animals because, well, that'd be just silly. Aloha, Brad

[color:purple]Instead of a tourist kiosk, how about we replace it with a boxing/fighting ring? We could have the homeless fight it out, put a betting system in place (with the city taking a cut), and sell stuff (t-shirts, posters, etc.). It'd be on a purely voluntary basis (maybe with those homeless who get arrested/convicted given the chance to go a few rounds instead of being incarcerated), and medical care (probably without drug tests, though) would be provided to the combatants athletes before and after each match. With city official supervision, the homeless could also be used to promote and administer/staff (e.g., selling stuff) the events. How's that for a "businesslike look", Mr. Mayor? Aloha, Brad

[color:purple]Here's an idea: combine the "Help for the homless" idea with the "Feed the animals" idea, and feed the animals to the homeless. We could also use the animals' coats to help keep the homeless warm in the winter. (I didn't say it was a good idea...) Aloha, Brad

Contact thatpatguy, I know he has them (or has had them made). (IIRC, he had them done at an Ottawa hospital, and part of the process of getting them made involves a serious cleaning-out of your ear canals, and that alone improves your hearing noticably.) Aloha, Brad

If you haven't done it yet, and like the heavier/funkier HH, go to http://www.ropeadope.com and click on "Podcasts". There are a couple of podcast entries featuring live Headhunters-era (and a bit past that) Herbie Hancock tracks (including one with Jaco Pastorius). Aloha, Brad

Having been in the opening band of a three-band bill, the first band often gets squeezed as well, between the lateness of arrival of people, and the need to finish early enough to allow the second (and then third) band a good amount of stage time. Aloha, Brad

How about chocolate mocha cake for breakfast, to give the added benefit of a morning cup of coffee? (Or chocolate banana cake. ) (My Dad, the youngest of three, was born in 1934, and thus grew up during the Great Depression. One of his favourite desserts as a child was stale chocolate cake with milk on it: you could get older, stale chocolate cake from the bakery for a lot less than the fresh stuff, and if you poured milk on it, you ended up with something soft, tasty, edible. I figure it wasn't much different from some of the sugar-laden breakfast cereals of today.) Aloha, Brad

For those who are going, this is the most recent uploaded show by the opening act. I gave it a listen, and it's not bad. Not great, pretty mainstream blues/rock/soul, with competent musicianship. Aloha, Brad

I'm just finishing listening to Donavon Frankenreiter Band 2006-11-14, in prep for his/their opening up for Gov't Mule on Dec. 1. It's not bad, pretty straight soul/blues/rock. Donavon has a pretty "smooth" voice, without much in the way of "pushed" vocal tones. The keyboards, drums, and lead guitar are competent, but not outstanding. In general, the music is pretty palatable, and fairly mainstream. After listening to it, I'm interested, but not especially excited, to see him/them open for Gov't Mule. Aloha, Brad