craigslist, a great website, gets some props

I found this site a few years ago, and it's great. This is where I found tickets to a baseball game at Fenway, where to see a band in Austin, and there's a ton of other stuff here. I can't begin to explain all that this site has, but for over 55 cities, this is the place to hang and get advice from your neighbors. If you live in one of the craigslist cities, you gotta check it out, and it's a great resource for anyone who's traveling, too.

The initial site was for the San Francisco Bay area, so craigslist.org takes you to the SF Bay site. Click on a city to the right to choose that region's info and postings.

"Web board craigslist makes a name for itself" on USATODAY.com.

I'm having a crisis; they're watering down my Jack!!

Jack Daniels is changing from 86 proof to 80 proof, and they claim that their customers prefer it. What!?!?! They sure didn't ask me. I'm way more than a little pissed.

Here's a link to an online petition asking them to change it back. For the sake of all that is good and healthy, please change it back!

Or go to Jack Daniels.com and and send them a nasty note. Man, this is really making my ass twitch.

A rant from the editor at Modern Drunkard Magazine Online.

Mount St. Helens about to blow again, and you can watch

Mount St. Helens VolcanoCam - Washington State, USA

This is an image of Mount St. Helens, taken from the Johnston Ridge Observatory. The Observatory and VolcanoCam are located at an elevation of approximately 4,500 feet, about five miles from the volcano. You are looking approximately south-southeast across the North Fork Toutle River Valley.

This image automatically updates approximately every five minutes.

We are in close contact with USGS and the University of Washington Pacific Northwest Seismograph Network. We will post updates as needed. There is no immediate cause for concern beyond the normal awareness that earthquakes and small steam explosions and/or small debris flows are always a possibility in the crater of the volcano. For the latest information, check our our Special Conditions Report for any current activity.

Mount St. Helens VolcanoCam

Full Sail Last Port of Call

This Saturday 9/25, our good friends Full Sail make their "final" appearance at Wacky Wyatts in Baldwinsville, NY. We've shared stages and drinks over the years. Good luck and calm seas...

I didn't know this was required, but I hear we have to replace Phish

I guess with the Grateful Dead gone and Phish retiring, folks are looking for the next great jam band to follow around the country. The String Cheese Incident? moe.? Ween?

Pretend it's like Fox News - they report, we decide.
CNN.com - Who will replace Phish?

Man, I never got a gift like this for Homecoming

LancasterOnline.com: Students Get Shot Glasses Before Homecoming.

Crazy Times @ Wacky Wyatt's!

Picture courtesy of LQ

Great times last night @ Wacky Wyatt's. The whole staff was great to us, and we thank everybody for coming out, both old friends and new friends. We really look forward to doing this again, and we can't wait to have Jeff join the fun next time.

R.I.P. Johnny Ramone

Johnny Ramone, seen here at the 2002 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, fought prostate cancer for five years.

The last of the original Ramones is gone. Although The Ramones never had a hit single or top 40 album and were overshadowed as punk innovators by later groups such as the Sex Pistols, they stuck it out for 22 grueling years.

USATODAY.com has the story.

As long as she wears the shorts, I'm OK with this

But will she dye her hair brown to become Daisy Duke? And who's playing Uncle Jesse? And Cooter? And Boss Hawg?

So many questions, so few answers.

Jessica Simpson To Play Daisy In New 'Dukes' Movie

The head St. Lunatic has a new double album out

Nelly, a rapper who actually sings and has a great sense of melody and hooks, releases his double album "Sweat" and "Suit." This reviewer actually seems surprised that she likes it.

"Nelly doubles the pleasure" @ Boston.com.

So Darius and the boys still have money?

Hootie and the Blowfish have donated $80,000 to eight troubled South Carolina school districts. Now that's a good way to spend those residual checks from Lite Rock radio.

Boston.com

R.I.P. Stringmaster Ernie Ball

MSNBC - Guitar pioneer Ernie Ball dies at 74.

If you're looking for something to do today ...

How about an article about finding the best vodka? Now that's a whorthwile pursuit for a rainy Wednesday.

Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Which vodka is the best? By Alex Abramovich at Slate.com.

Pictures from the Fair

We've posted a photo gallery from our three days at the New York State Fair. Check it out - you just might recognize somebody you know!

The gallery is part of The Mike Estep Band Photo Gallery.

Kiss the cook, and turn up the music

Ten tunes, and menu suggestions, for Labor Day barbecue from MSNBC.com.

It was a little soggy on our last night at the New York State Fair. It delayed us but didn't stop us. A big thanks to all who came out, braving the weather which was typical NY all three days.

Hospital Truck

Hospital Truck

Worlds greatest punk band makes their debut at Oswego NY's Arts and Music Festival.

slightly biased opinion

This is even wierder than, "You'll put an eye out!"

It looks like you can collapse your lung if the big bass in your ride is too loud. Now that's wacky.

Here's the article on Wired.com.

So if you're gonna stalk somebody, choose wisely

Maybe it's just me, but I'm not sure I would pick Avril Lavigne.

CNN.com - Man charged with stalking Avril Lavigne.