Hip Hop Culture Day brought to you by The New Mexico State Fair, Speed One, yours truly and other soon to be named, is back on at the State Fair.  This will be the original version number 5 folks.  We need you!!!
Looking for the beat boxers, the break dancers, the graph artists, the sellers of the goods extraordinaire, the musicians, the MC's and much more. 
If you are interested in participating, please contact me here at myspace or at jennygamblemusic@gmail.com
I will give a phone number to those that ask.
But wait, there's more...  We are also bringing you the New Mexico State Fair Music Showcase.  Fabulous prizes, loads of categories and fantastic local sponsors like Music Go Round will be there; as well as the judges that get you the gigs.  And performances by local bands to make the day go by.  Hit me  up if you need more information about any of these events. 
Hyperfest is moving it's dates to August with the inclusion of new panelists, new sponsors and new bands.  It's off the hook.  Re-post this if you can and spread the word.  Thanks y'all.
It's on...

Well, I guess I can offer my own eulogy of sorts to the El Rey theatre and the Golden West. I can add to the other thoughts floating around through cyber space and share in the overall sympathetic vibes regarding the loss of two venues that have provided great opportunities to new bands and have staged some great shows.
When I first moved to 505 in the mid-nineties, I saw my first local band there and the place was packed. It was Apricot Jam. It was the reason and the motivation I received that night that has launched my love for local music and the scene; as well as, given me the goods to be able to have an awesome job doing what I love.
The first show I ever mixed, by myself was in the Golden West and the first show that I ever mixed and recorded live was there as well. The first National act that I ever wrote about for the Alibi was the El Rey. The first room in Burque I ever booked was...you guessed it...the Golden West and the El Rey.
So many firsts... I was just there to drop off gear with my co-worker from Audio Excellence there a week ago.
You know how when you lose someone suddenly or break up with someone, you are left wishing you had known, that would be the last time... You know what I mean? Like is this the last kiss, the last time I make love and the last time I play a show in this venue? I suppose those thoughts are somewhat un-remarkable in the scheme of things, but that is what I am left with as I think about what was lost today.
The up side is, no one was hurt. Thank God for that. Although there is loss and financial hardships that these wonderful owners are now confronted with, no one has died and we have the memories that can't be burned down.
I hope that we all can lend a hand to help Kathy and to help Joe with his damages in the Launchpad. At the very least, we can offer our support when they spring back into life soon, and play our shows and see our favorite bands and release our CDs and see what is next on our musical horizon.
So many firsts that I remember today and reflect upon and so many more to come...

Check it out.  If you are here reading then you can check out the tracks I have added to myspace.  Please take a glance and pick some up.  I think you will like them added to your musical library and whats 99 cents among friends...

Here is what I have decided not to worry about this year as I turn...another year older:

1.  Crews from LB

2.  Men

3.  Time and money

4.  Mismatched socks

5.  Other people's music

6.  Wearing the same panties more than one day

7.  Driving to the west side

8.  The stupid tests I send when I've had too much whiskey to drink

9.  Men

10.Next year

11.Last year

12.Inconsiderate people

Here is what I have decided to focus on this year as I turn...none of yo damn bizness:

1.  N.J.

2.  My health and physical fitness

3.  Not smoking...as much...

4. Mismatched socks

5. Finishing my story

6. My dogs and their well being

7. My music

8. My work and the things I want to creat within that structure

9. Family

10.Whiskey on Wednesdays

11.You and others existing in the world with me and how I can do a good deed as often as possible without losing pieces of me

 

Happy Friday and Happy New Year and all that shnizzle...