get.cultured 01.10.08

Hey Everyone,
So did you all catch Hillary Clinton's supposed meltdown on TV? I'm not usually one to defend Hillary, but come on people. Seriously, our media is pretty messed up if they call a cracked voice and watery eyes a meltdown. Have we forgotten Howard Dean in Iowa 2004 screaming like a teen girl on TRL? Now that was a meltdown. Anyhoo, on with the update … including my fun New Year's Eve exploits and a guitar that tunes itself.

~ Articles ~

Self-Tuning Guitar
Gibson introduces The Robot Guitar … it tunes itself! Have you seen this? I haven't gotten to play one yet so I can't vouch for how well (or even if) it works. Still, this is some freaky Borg-like shit.

But First, Are You Experienced?
It's a question that begs an answer from Mrs. Clinton. I was furious. Pounding my fist on the bar, yelling, "Oh God! Can someone please tell me what the hell experience does Hillary Clinton actually have!!"

'Dreaming Man' by Bradford Reed
Featured Song. What is that? He strummed, whacked, scraped and slid metal rods and picks across strings strung on slabs of wood. I was mesmerized.

Primary Concerns
Black President? Woman President? How about Right President? This has been one of the longest 'pre-season' campaigns in history. Now with the 'official' season underway, I'm hoping my fellow Americans don't make the same mistake they always do.

The Writer's Hang
A diverse trio of styles celebrating the art of the song. Host Scott E. Moore has been presenting this performance series on the first Thursday of each month at The Goldhawk for nearly ten years.

From South Street to Harlem
A cozy house party turned all night New Year's celebration. When The Lost Girls suggested a New Year's Eve party, my answer was clearly yes. But even I couldn't have predicted this much fun.

Hoboken Area Events
Check out my new 'Upcoming' Group on Yahoo. Have events you want to promote? Add them here.

~ Galleries ~

From South Street to Harlem – Gallery
Photos from a New Year's Eve to remember. I'm just glad I had a camera with me to fill in the blanks. After a night of pink champagne and Jello shots, there were bound to be blanks.

More New Year's Eve Photos – Gallery
Thanks to my friend Helen for these. It's about time I find myself in a few photos surrounded by beautiful women on this site.

The Writer's Hang – Gallery
Photos of Fionn O Lochlainn, Scott E. Moore and Milton at The Goldhawk in Hoboken.

Cheers,
Stephen

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