Tatum!

Man, I was bummed out to hear that Tatum O'Neal got busted for buying drugs. And not just drugs, but the most low-rent, Maury Povich TV show member of the drug family, crack cocaine. Obviously she comes from a party family, but I was always (and still am) pulling for Tatum.

I am fairly certain that one of the first crushes of my life was her, after seeing "Paper Moon" and realizing that we were the same age (we still might be). Somehow, back then, I thought that being the same age gave us some kind of shot together. It's still one of my favorite movies. I thought she was off the bad stuff. Maybe she was just buying it for her Dad (sorry).

I hope she effing pulls out of it, though. Come on, Tatum! You don't need crack cocaine! You don't! You're a mom! You're a good woman! An author! An Oscar winner!

Come on, Tatum!

In other news (not really *news*, per se)

Poi Dog Pondering hits the road on Wednesday! St. Louis, Austin, Houston, New Orleans, Nashville, Memphis, Newport KY, Lawrence KS. All the good spots! Check www.poidogpondering.com for hot info!

The Greenwoods album is being mixed! At long last!

Dag Juhlin songs are being assembled for a new solo album. At long last!

(As ever, don't hold your breath or anyone else's.)

Hope you are enjoying warm weather and cool thoughts.

Your friend,
Dag Juhlin
(via cyberspace)

Currently listening : Warren Zevon By Warren Zevon Release date: 1992-05-19

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Sir Blogs-A-Lot at your service...
Category: Movies, TV, Celebrities

Due to an unforeseen technical glitch (laziness), several months have gone by without a blog from yours truly. To make up for this heinous crime, I am offering you a chance to watch a slew of videos from various locations on some recent Poi dog Pondering tours.

http://www.youtube.com/user/dagjuhlin

Please watch responsibly.

All's well, though. Hope same you.

Fleetingly,
Dag Juhlin

Currently listening : Mysterious Barricades By Andy Summers Release date: 1990-10-17

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Attention: New York City, Philadelphia

Look for the gently famous Poi Dog Pondering Acoustic Quintette, Friday Jan 18th at Joe's Pub in Manhattan. If that show is too sold out for you, or you live in, on, or near Philadelphia, then have a good lie down until we get to town Sunday, Jan 20th at World Cafe Live!

Hope to see you there!

With warmth,
Dag Juhlin

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BRYAN EVENING Presents The Classic Album Series
Current mood: Too distracted to work

How is listening to a Jimi Hendrix album like drifting in a rowboat without paddles, while a woman talks in hideous detail about a foot operation? I don't know, but Bryan Evening makes a dang good case for the comarison. In addition to his wealth of record reviews, Bryan's now begun dissecting the greatest albums of all time, and kicks off the series with a look at the Jimi Hendrix classic, 'Are You Experienced?'

Visit:

http://www.myspace.com/bryanevening

then make him one of your MySpace friends, and subscribe to his blog!

Your friend (and Bryan's),
Dag Juhlin

Currently listening : Private Parts & Pieces 8: New England By Anthony Phillips Release date: 09 December, 1997

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I nominate myself as Artist of the Year
Current mood: smelling of pine needles
Category: smelling of pine needles Music

"Artist of the Year"? Well, that's quite an overstatement. It's ridiculous, really. Just a stupid whim that I regretted as soon as I wrote it. I apologise for even bringing up such a pathetic notion, especially when there are bold visionaries like Trent Rayner, Billy Joe Corrigan and Don Feldney (of Eagles) out there gitting her done in such a better and profoundly way.

But in a year that's found me playing with the fancy pants Chicago Sinfonietta, dirty pants Andre Williams, The Goldstars, Poi dog Pondering, The Greenwoods, and even singing the seventh inning stretch at Wrigley Field, I am adding one more classy entry to my dance card. I am playing in Robert Pollard's band for a pair of shows this weekend. This is a big thrill for me, not only as a Guided by Voices/Pollard fan, but because the guys I am playing with are among the finest, friendliest and funnest I have rocked with ever of all times I swear to gosh totally.

Join us this Friday at Chicago's Metro.

Robert Pollard live featuring:

Robert Pollard : frontman
Jason Narducy - bass, backing vox
David Suycott - drums
Dag Juhlin - guitar, backing vox
Mitch Marlow - guitar


FRIDAY NOVEMBER 30th
with Death Of Fashion & The Party Downers
Chicago, IL
METRO
Tickets on sale Saturday Oct. 6th at Ticketmaster.com
More info to follow

Then, borrow your parents' station wagon (why is it a "station" wagon? Why the "station"? Why not just a "wagon"?) and zip your gravy damaged backside to Kentucky. (You'll fit right in!)

SATURDAY DECEMBER 1
with Death Of Fashion
Newport, KY
Southgate House 18+
Tickets on sale NOW

THESE WILL BE THE ONLY SHOWS THAT BOB WILL PLAY IN 2007!

Come on out, if you want to be splendid and loved.

Recently, the Poi dog Pondering shows were all EXCELLENT! We have a short series of dates planned with an acoustic five-piece version of the band (some in the midwest, some out east), so I will update you on when those are happening (hint: early early 2008).

This isn't really a blog, is it? It's just another goddamn commercial. I am sorry again.

Dag Juhlin

Currently listening : Standard Gargoyle Decisions By Robert Pollard Release date: 09 October, 2007

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No time to blog, really, BUT...

This just in, from our friends inside the world's most influential rock clubhouse.

So, there you are...

Have a great weekend.

Your friend,
Dag J.

Currently listening : Life By Sly & the Family Stone Release date: 24 April, 2007

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An update: marginally informative at best.
Current mood: Thirsty
Category: Thirsty Religion and Philosophy

I thought I'd try out this 'blog' (am I pronounciating that right?) feature here on Myspace. I hope I do it right!

Check out my page for some new music offerings. There's a sandy, mirage-y bit of world music called "July 27" which should be in a movie about camels. There's a symphonic/orchestral tribute to my name, an unsolicited rendering from my top 8 friend Monty, which is way fancier than I deserve. But he is not one to not be fancy. You'll also hear "Icarus, I" which is my attempt at a pretty song. Though when I sang it I had a cold, which was not pretty. Finally, there's "Time Flies Apart" which is a stompingly tangy bit of rock, that I hope prompts you to smack a tambourine against your shaking hips, provided you are wearing tight peg-legged cords and a striped tee.

You'll also be able to view a slideshow which depicts various scenes from the Goldstars' recent trip to Spain, backing Andre Williams. We had a fantastic trip and I hope you enjoy not only the photos, but the meaningful and explanatory captions as well.

Things are slow yet not slow. Poi Dog is gearing up for a very busy November, the Goldstars are playing Thurs. Oct. 4 at the Beat Kitchen and I am busy learning songs for a few shows with a superstar, which I don't know if I am allowed to mention. The Greenwoods? That's anyone's guess.

I've been watching this show, "Mad Men", and you know, it's not bad. It's not awesome, and I am not even sure if I am actually even that wild about it. But it seems like everyone has a show that they watch and talk about, so I thought I'd start watching this thing. I get the repeats free on the HD cable, so I have been checking these chain-smoking doofus advertising fellows out. I dunno. Maybe I should be reading instead. Or blogging.

I know what I'll do, I'll go back to the songwriting session I interrupted to blog this.

Happy Early Autumn Weekend to YOU,
from Dag J.

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What is Spanish for "I am about to leave for Spain"?
Current mood: Vaguely Spanish

Good morning...

Yes, the Goldstars are winging to Oviedo, Spain (via Madrid) this afternoon. We're backing up R & B legend André Williams at a rock festival in a bull-ring, where stalwarts such as Jason & The Scorchers and The Georgia Satellites are also slated to appear.

Also, my daughter started high school today. So I've got plenty of things to make me feel old this morning.

Happy September, blog readers. If you live near Spain, please come to the show Thursday night. Photos in a week, sangria for all when I return.

Dag J.

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Listen, we've got to be cool...

...the young lady needs our help and encouragement. This is NOT the time to be making 'Lindsay Blow-han' jokes. It's just not cool. She's in trouble.

Thanks,
Dag

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Is it OK to write a poem in a blog?
Current mood: determined
Category: Fashion, Style, Shopping

A POEM FOR MYSPACE
by Dag Juhlin, poet

****

Oh, MySpace
You are named Ashleigh.
Or Jenn.
You are, like, so blonde.
So ceaselessly cleavaged.
I am so sure.
I love that I can see your entire bottom row of teeth
When you smile,
Leaning in close with your best friend forever
Named Bekka Beans or StacieQ
Who also bares her bottom teeth and gums
In a similar blonde
Semi-formal, clinging fashion
At a great party.

MySpace, I love your friends named
>>>DZZZ*iz*the BEST, YO<<< and
Tony.Love or JADEN19
And especially --F-DAWG beeyatches---
And their early moustaches
Standing like soft, timid weeds
Growing out of the side of
An alabaster museum that celebrates
How awesome it is to not know much
While a sideways cap
Like a trusty compass
Points the way to stupid.

Oh, MySpace, I love your commercials
For movies I'll never see
Starring sad-eyed celebutantes.
I love your sweet, premise-based comedians
And their short films
In which their swears are so funny.
I love your 'must-love' bands
Because you told me to love them
And they are so loveable.
With their guyliner and white belts
Which will not be popular anymore
Very soon, because that's the way it goes.

Oh, MySpace.
Oh, Tom, friend to us all.
Though I try to hold you at arm's length
I still cannot resist the urge
To fire off the flash,
Showing you my bottom row of teeth.
Like, oh my god, MySpace.

*****

HELLO!
Briefly:
Greenwoods/CD in HOT progress, fantastic vocal sessions yielding great results, even though it's ME that's singing.
PDP new record mastered and fantastic.
Goldstars still churning out the love, going to Spain in the fall.
Solo Dag Juhlin music is sounding either electro poppy or slow motion.

Other news: Man, I am sunburn.

I hope you like the poem and have had a great Father's Day. If yours was half as good as mine, I'd say you're in excellent shape.

With constant aloe applications,
dagj

Currently listening : Rainbow Dome Musick By Steve Hillage Release date: 21 November, 2006

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