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Remembering LeRoi Moore

rakibird — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:49:03 +0000

Today we have lost a true musical legend. I feel as though someone in my family just passed away since I’ve been listening and basically worshiping every member of the Dave Matthews Band since sometime in 1996.

I remember a handfull of gigs I played with Shekere 3, an original band that followed in the stylings of DMB and others of the time. There’s been at least a few shows we played where we had a sax player trying to mimic LeRoi’s lines in songs like #41, Stay (Wasting Time) and of course my favorite (probably of all) Rapunzel/Pantala Naga Pampa. They really are some of the most beautiful sax lines I’ve ever heard — and a big reason why I’ve always loved DMB.

Of all the times I’ve seen the band I’ll never forget being at Soldier Field and hearing #41 from the main floor about 30 rows back from the stage. I had tears in my eyes then and just thinking about it brings them back a little…

Here’s to you, LeRoi for making such a difference in so many peoples’ lives — and making some of the most beautiful music I’ve ever heard.

NO JAIL!

rakibird — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:30:39 +0000

I think it’s insane that the city wants to build a jail on waterfront land — mostly because it offends me as a fisherman! I’m always trying to find a great spot to fish and these scumbag convicts get waterfront property!? Horsesh*t.

I couldn’t be more proud of our community for standing up and making their voices heard… and it actually looks like they may be able to stop this jackass idea!

WEAU.com Coverage of the Jail Expansion Protest

Hot Buttered Soul Forever

rakibird — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:44:06 +0000

If you’re unfamiliar with Issac Hayes, he was most famous for the theme from the 1970’s movie “Shaft” and the voice of Chef on South Park.

In rememberance… “We can dig it!”

Testaverde Unretired; Traded to Jets

rakibird — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:46:44 +0000

… wait a second, sorry I think I had a typo there. Did this happen today or back in 2005?

… yeah, that’s really it. What else do you expect me to say?

Birch Street Flashback: Candy Girl

rakibird — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:10:25 +0000

Nothing was better than cranking up this song just to get under Jeffwa’s skin…

… but the funny thing is, I know that he likes it — or at least it brings back good memories

Campaign Clean-Up, Aisle #2

rakibird — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:39:20 +0000

Spot on — once again, for The Daily Show.

One More for #4!

rakibird — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:56:33 +0000

I’ve supported you since the beginning, Brett. There would be no better early Christmas present than to have another season to watch you play the game again…

Tecmo Bowl’s Greatest: Bo Jackson

rakibird — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:30:56 +0000

Hilarious…

My NES Goes Gold

rakibird — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:36:43 +0000

I acquired an NES from my pal Stenner this weekend and ripped it apart, bringing it back from the dead. My “working” NES decided to fail since I’ve last used it so I tore it apart and deep cleaned it… and then I got to thinking..

“What would be cooler than a golden Nintendo?” — and I found a can of metallic gold spray paint I already had from an old project and went to town.

Well, I’m off to play some Tecmo Super Bowl!

Bad.

rakibird — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:21:31 +0000

Props to Kyle Keegan for finding this clip…

Please enjoy some cover band (if you find out who, we MUST know — we want to own their CD!) brutally raping the remains of Europe’s “The Final Countdown”.

Musicians out there… I *know* that even your WORST gig couldn’t even come close to comparing.