Godamned Tourists

Dear Tourist:

 Your fake Marc Jacobs handbag from Canal Street won't help you if you're wearing cuffed bootcut jeans over furry boots. 

Really, is it that hard to pick up a magazine? I'm mean I'm not asking for Vogue but at least Cosmo for fuck's sake. I wish for one day the random tourists would stop polluting our fair city with their fashion faux pas and allow me one day where I didn't have to fear my eyes being poisoned.

Yours Truly,

Rachel

And the Asshole is....

Pat Robertson might be almost as retarded as my retarded cousin. And she has down syndrome. I'd love to know what his excuse is.

Dirty Boys

Back in the office after a delightful 2 weeks on vacay. :( In the course of my 3 million plane ride, I managed to finally read The Dirt which was a long overdue read as I am a huge Motley Crue Fan. Of course it starts out with the typical stuff, lots of sex and drugs. Tommy ordering his girlfriend Honey to suck everyone off at a party, Ozzy Osbourne snorting ants after not having any coke and licking up Nikki's pee.

But what really struck me is the poignant moments in the story. Vince talking about his daughter Skylar's death brought tears to my eyes and Nikki talking about his first date with Donna D'Erico is pretty tender. Seeing these dirty rockers in a different light was the best part of the book. The paradox of world famous rock star who has fucked more girls that one could count or even remember, talk about how nervous he was to talk to this beautiful girl brought me to say "awww" even if it was only in my head.

And if you believe in karma at all it's interesting to see how everything comes full circle. All in all a good read. I highly recommend it.

Hello Seattle

OK guys I'm off to Seattle! I'm not sure what is going to go down there considering the place I was supposed to stay at fell through and I may or may not get lucky while I'm there. Needless to say I'm more than a little nervous. To make me feel better my good friend Amy played Owl City's "Hello Seattle". I wondered if the one-man wonder felt like I did going to Seattle. I'm not sure, but I took comfort in the lyrics.

Take me above your light

Carry me through the night

Hold me secure in flight

Sing me to sleep tonight

I'm sure Seattle will work out just fine.

Fight for Your Right to Party!

Remember this for next election! As posted on www.freewilliamsburg.com, Senator Schumer is fighting to ensure the safe return of the famed Williamsburg Pool Parties. Well duh, it's only the epicenter of Indie Rock. Holla!!

"The FREE Jelly NYC Pool Parties Are A Big Part of Why Summers in NYC are So Great And I Will Do Everything In My Power to See They Return

Today, United States Senator Charles E. Schumer announced he is pressing officials to iron out remaining concerns to see that the JELLY Pool Parties are saved from being shut down. Schumer is meeting with state and park officials and organizations to get the ball rolling on a permanent solution. The JELLY Pool Parties, a very successful free summer concert series started in 2005, were held at East River State Park in 2009. Unfortunately, the New York State Parks Department and the Open Space Alliance (OSA) indicated that the Jelly Pool Parties may not return for a 2010 season. No final schedule has been set for the 2010 season and Schumer is committed to seeing the JELLY Pool Parties remain a fixture for next summer and beyond. Schumer, a Brooklyn native who attended two of the Pool Parties this past summer, was struck by the quality and popularity of the concerts and the enthusiasm of the crowd. Schumer has already met with the NYS Parks Department and OSA and has pledged to do whatever it takes to see the Pool Parties return 2010.

“Summer in Brooklyn without the JELLY Pool Parties simply would not be the same and I will do everything in my power to see that they return in 2010,” Schumer said. “As I was riding my bike through Williamsburg this summer, I came upon the Pool Parties and was inspired and energized by the huge crowds who came to see the concerts. People came from far and wide to enjoy the Brooklyn concert series, and when I heard they were in danger I just could not sit idly by and let the JELLY Parties get cancelled. Events such as the JELLY Pool Parties are what New York’s parks are made for – they are lively and exciting and build energy and enthusiasm for people to stay and live and play in NYC – and I will fight to ensure they are back in action in 2010.”

"The Brooklyn music scene exploded over the last decade, drawing hordes of new bands and artists to the borough and making Williamsburg the epicenter of some of the best new music in the world. The recent East River events have been the culmination of it all, showcasing VICE bands and other artists to thousands of music junkies across New York. VICE salutes Brooklyn native Chuck Schumer – a man who clearly knows his music – for going to bat for countless New York City concert -goers," said VICE founder Suroosh Alvi.

JELLY NYC is the biggest summer concert series to hit New York City in decades. The Pool Parties were originally held at the McCarren Park Pool but were recently moved to the East River State Park due to construction. Within just a few years, the concert series experienced a huge jump in popularity, with audience traveling from across the country, and even the world, to attend the concerts. The 2009 season featured 8 weeks of free performances featuring Mission of Burma, Dirty Projectors, Grizzly Bear, Dan Deacon, Deerhunter, Simian Mobile Disco, The Black Lips, and Girl Talk.

But the future of the concerts was put in jeopardy as the New York State Parks Department and the Open Space Alliance indicated that the East River State Park may not be available for the 2010 season. In August, Schumer, took the stage on the last night of the Pool Parties and pledged to the cheering crowd that they would be back on the waterfront in 2010.

Since Schumer spoke to the excited audience, he has led the fight to save the JELLY Pool Parties. Schumer is meeting with the New York State Parks Department, the Open Space Alliance, and local elected officials to work on a deal to ensure the Pool Parties return to the East River State Park next year. Schumer and JELLY NYC hope to have all the necessary papers signed in the near future so the Pool Parties will be back in Brooklyn for a 5th year.

Schumer’s office has received over 200 e-mails from concerned constituents urging him to help bring back the JELLY Pool Parties."

Just like a Banshee

Screaming Females @ The Bell House. Marisa can shrrrred!!!