The Geebah Issue #19

happy new year!

i am ready for some awesome shit to happen this year! i am looking forward to seeing more of all of you. i am looking forward! we are busy jumping into the year. working on projects getting some new things started and getting some of our yearly projects rolling.

nye was kind of mellow for us. we went to a small party a couple of blocks from home, a musician we know. he had gear set up for his band and other musician guests to play. col was tired and walked home early. daniel and i stayed. i was out on the back stoop chatting and taking in some air. when i walked back in, people were shaking my hand telling me that the boy was incredible.

evidently, the guys invited him up to play. he strapped on a a blue green fender stratocaster and led the band in the who's "won't get fooled again." he also sang. yes, and his parents weren't there. we are definitely disappointed that we missed it, but we are also proud that he had the composure to get up and play for a bunch of strangers.

it is fun to hear him tell the story. "i was nervous, but i didn't want them to just think i was a scared little kid." he was very psyched to have played that strat. to all my hippy parents, next time you step out back for a chat and a puff, try and figure out what your kid might be about to do. ah well, i'm sure i will catch some other shows of his along the way.

pottery shard

Excerpt from the song "Faith" words and music by(i think) Avram, Willie, Doug & Tommy(forgive me if the credit is wrong) this is my favorite dreamspeak song.

Hey, get a good look at the trees
before they slip away.
Hear what I have to say.

Gigs & News

Willie Bonham

The Rat with J. The Savage.
http://www.myspace.com/jthesavage1

Jan 9 2010
4:00P
Louisiana Music Factory in Store appearance.
New Orleans,, Louisiana

Mar 25 2010
10:00P
Dba New Orleans
New Orleans

Willie plays mandolin on a new record by J the Savage, "songs from the Tree of Life." It is available on itunes and @ http://www.louisianamusicfactory.com/ .

Gordon Clay
http://www.nappyg.com/

Sunday Jan.10
dj NAPPY G@The W Hotel (Union Sq.)/NYC* THE UNDERBAR
w/Dario Boente(Huge In Japan) on live keyboards!

Every Saturday- DJ NAPPY G & SKROBADELIC@ the Sunburnt Cow-137 Ave.C,between 8th-9th St.,in the East Village (NYC).

Every Weds. January 6-
BROOKLYN BOOGIE!! @ BEMBE (81 S.6th/Berry)

Coming Jan.29,2010:"THE 40-YEAR OLD RAPPER",
by M.C. Extra Cheese. Produced & Mixed by NAPPY G!
It's a full-length hiphop cd/dvd/download (incl.14 new songs,5 new videos,9 old videos,1 short film & the pilot episode of a tv show)!!
IT'S HILARIOUS! IT'S CRAZY! IT'S DEEP! IT'S REAL! IT'S CHEESY

Billy Cohen

has to get his act together on spending time on his movie script and owes his writing buddy, sweet little a call. still must get bassman from sloth.

Doug Haxall

Doug with his band Morning Glory.
http://www.gloryheads.com

Have a bowl with Morning Glory.
Sunday, January 17th
All Star Lanes
4459 Eagle Rock Blvd.
Eagle Rock
(northeast L.A. off the 2 & 134 freeways).

Adventures in La-La-Land #4: Doug and Doug Reunite!

Yes, it's true, we two Dougs, almost-famous jam band veterans from 1980's
New York, are getting together on Sunday January 17th for the Martin Luther
King Day Memorial Lebowski-Fest Morning Glory show at the All Star Lanes in
Eagle Rock. Actually, I jest, as Mr. Grean certainly has much more right to
claim the "famous" label than I, having worked with an absolutely
extraordinary array of great American musicians as both a producer,
songwriter and performer. He even has his own Wikipedia page -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug_Grean - what more need I say? So we are
duly honored to have him join us on January 17th. Hey, it is MLK weekend -
most of you on this list could probably use a little L.A. sunshine. Why not
fly out for the weekend and have some fun with us? The great thing about
the bowling alley is that it has a full restaurant and bar in addition to
the lanes, so you can really make an evening of it. January is a wonderful
time of year here in SoCal. The weather is warm, the skies are clear and
blue, and it really is as close to tranquil as Los Angeles gets... these are
the days that remind me why I moved here. It's a great time for a visit.
Come! 

Peace from the Land of LA, Doug.

Tommy Kaelin

Tommy W/ WEST SIDE ALL-STARS
Jan 8 2010
10:00P
Underground Lounge
New York, New York
Jan 22 2010
10:00P
Underground Lounge
New York, New York
Feb 12 2010
10:00P
Underground Lounge
New York, New York
Feb 26 2010
10:00P
Underground Lounge
New York, New York

http://www.myspace.com/westsideallstarsnyc
There are some rough cuts from the studio up on there.  Craig Dryer joins us on Hammond Organ and Sax (If there is both piano and organ it is craig on Hammond).  All the stuff is done live in the studio, vocals, solos, etc.  Just like a show.

There is also a video of The West Side All-Stars from the Underground Lounge up our facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=191908974727&ref=mf

If you are on the Island and starved for arts, check http://www.glenwood-arts.org/ . Tom is on the board and they have great programs.

Avram Lavinsky

Called to check in and give me a report. Sadly, your editor missed the call.

Luke McCormick
http://www.dreamspeak.com/

Is rocking Coast to Coast.

Sean O'Brien

Still rocking the barnyard animals. Might be getting sleep, we hope.

Matt Zekala

Matt with his band T. Ray & the Shades.
http://www.trayandtheshades.com

Also, check out Matt's music & art at:
http://www.mattzekala.com/ 

love, love, loving you all,

b
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Billy Cohen
Labyrynth
ph: 415-753-0910
cel:415-793-1376
mailto:billy@labyrynth.com
http://www.labyrynth.com
Daniel Cohen, 6 year Old Stand up Comedian:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsPZ6G13R6c