Greetings from Laurel Canyon!
Home from an absolutely gorgeous weekend in the desert, I’ve tried to settle back into my LA routine—a life of constant music business insanity. Honestly, it’s been an uphill battle.
While I used to work in my cozy Canyon reconditioned garage, I now work in an office building. It’s not the environment I pictured myself habituating—I live my days inside the walls of a corporation. Well, “life ain’t so bad.”
I guess that’s what most of the animals packed in the LA County Zoo say when the zoo keepers go to Trails for their cappuccino break? Maybe they do have a point. I’m jamming some cool tunes and grateful for health and cool friends.
There are two inspirations for this week’s Idelic Hour. One is a visit from a cool friend.
I’ve known Sam Velde for a while and although I can’t say I know him very well, I can say with the utmost certainty he is one cool motherfucking dude. It’s a privilege to stay in touch with guys like Sam. I was inspired by his pop-by to my corporate cave to play some songs from his new band, Obliterations. Fuck, they are dope!
My second inspiration is the occasional flashback to look forward to. Years ago I went to see the film Altered States. Sitting in the theatre I remember getting hot and uncomfortable. The next thing I knew I was tripping my balls off! A full on acid flashback. I’m not sure I could deal with that “heaviness” this weekend.
One trip I wish I was taking this weekend: The Austin Psych Fest. I cannot believe The Moving Sidewalks are actually going to play! What am I doing here?
Oh well, for those of you still in LA Monday, come see which cool dusts show up to see Plexi at Dragonfly. Life is a “psych fest,” so trip down!
The Idelic Hit of the Week:
Sillyboy – Supply Chain
