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	anita anita johnston	Great to hear that my two favorite artists are going to be together. I would like to know when Vertical Horizon will be back around Pittsburgh PA?   Posted by anita on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 12:51 AM [Reply to this]

	Brine Myspace (New Song) Nick Spann	I think a great place is Baker's up in Beaumont, California. Great bugers, great shakes!!   Posted by Brine Myspace (New Song) on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 12:51 AM [Reply to this]

	Steven B	At least give us something vertical horizon. The video was over eight minutes and I still have no hope that their will ever be another album...   Posted by Steven B on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 1:00 AM [Reply to this]

	duquedelsol David Gladstone	Cookout Burgers in North Carolina - I think mostly in Raleigh - but scattered around the state...great burgers (and cheap) - awesome cheese fries - incredible milkshakes...   Posted by duquedelsol on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 1:06 AM [Reply to this]

	Jeff	CHAR GRILL, Raleigh NC (since 1960)... hey, I'll buy!! ... love my 'Duo" CD... All the best... Jeff   Posted by Jeff on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 1:07 AM [Reply to this]

	Kris, kmh photography Kris Hartley	There's a new place that just opened up here in Pittsburg, Kansas...Freddy's has the BEST burgers around. They're steakburgers. You know, the thin kind. So you HAVE to have the double burger. And they have those little skinny fries. Damn. Awesome. HAVE...TO...GET...SOME.... OH, can't wait to hear the song you're writing and dedicating to us! nudge, nudge :P   Posted by Kris, kmh photography on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 1:16 AM [Reply to this]

	Kris, kmh photography Kris Hartley	oh, and p.s., no, blogs don't have to make sense. What good would they be if they were all structured and crap?? No way. LOVE the randomness. Keep it comin'!   Posted by Kris, kmh photography on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 1:17 AM [Reply to this]

		ha, great look forward to seeing you all on cbs   Posted by on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 1:31 AM [Reply to this]

	Bernie G.	Naw, Matt! Blogs don't hafta make sense. We're still gonna watch your video blogs regardless because you're the man. Oh, and as far as burger joints go: If you ever come back to Minnesota, I got a couple of recommendations. Should be headed towards Duluth, cross the Blatnik Bridge over to Superior to the Anchor Bar on Tower Avenue. BEST BURGER EVER! I recommend the Hawaiian(Swiss Chez, Pineapple, Fried Onions). If you head to the Twin Cities, swing on over to the Lion's Tap in Eden Prairie. The burgers practically melt in your mouth. They're that good. Anyways, great to get another blog from ya. Been a while. And I can't wait for "Burning The Days" to drop soon.   Posted by Bernie G. on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 1:55 AM [Reply to this]

	♥ Denise ♥	I love Monty Python, especially The Holy Grail. You are so lucky to see Eric Idle. Eddie Izzard is one of my favorite comedian/actors. If I were choosing a great place to get burgers, it would either be Denny's or Friendly. Have fun on the CBS Early show, and I can't wait to catch your Highline Ballroom show at the end of the month. Take care... Great Blog! ~Denise :)   Posted by ♥ Denise ♥ on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 1:57 AM [Reply to this]

	tp	Don't know if it's strictly a Canadian place but Wimpy's burgers makes the best I've ever had. If you are ever in Toronto, Canada make sure to go by. They're on 433 Danforth Ave.   Posted by tp on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 2:02 AM [Reply to this]

		ha,ormando's in rossville ga .is the best burgers & fries .the owner is from chicago,il   Posted by on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 2:19 AM [Reply to this]

	Rod Rod Lawrence	If you are ever in Northwest Arkansas, The Celtic Restaurant has the best burger in town, its called the Rasher BBQ Cheeseburger.. Its awsome!!!   Posted by Rod on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 2:29 AM [Reply to this]

	marion Marion neugebauer	your blogs are too funny!!! i recommand the burger at firefly in studio city. it is sooooo biiig soooo juicy and soooo good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so far i can beat anyone in time eating it! try it!   Posted by marion on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 2:51 AM [Reply to this]

	Jennifer	Hey Matt! I don't really eat much red meat but my friends love the burgers at Red Robin. The closest one to me is in the Blackstone Valley stores right off the Providence-Worcester turnpike in Milbury. I know Red Robins are everywhere though! Then you can swing through RI and get an Awful Awful at Newport Creamery!:)   Posted by Jennifer on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 3:24 AM [Reply to this]

	Andy	Hot Grill attached to All Star Sports Bar in Frankfort, Illinois has an amazing gyro burger.   Posted by Andy on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 3:24 AM [Reply to this]

	Kristina	Hey Matt! Good to hear from you yes a blog was much needed. I am also glad you confirmed your August 30th show with Richard which I am totally psyched about. The show is the day before my birthday and I must say its starting to get a little freaky. Back in August of 2001 a VH show was 2 days before my birthday, last year it was the day after my birthday and this year its the day before. Hopefully, next year it will land on my birthday for the big 3-0. Either way yet again your my birthday present and this year is going to rock. Looking forward to the morning show and the concert and seeing you and Richard together again you guys rock! Be well. See you soon.   Posted by Kristina on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 3:41 AM [Reply to this]

	Emilie Emilie Lessard	Ha ha Matt! Your blogs always make me laugh so much.. so random ha ha well... for your bugger database... one of the best burger I've had was the Blitz Burger at La Cage aux Sport here in Québec province! When you guys (finally come) to Québec, I'll buy you one :p Hey, what about the "burning the days" album... I've heard things about that but nothing officially... In your next blog, talk about it :p I wanna knoooooooooow Too bad I live so far from L.A. ... I'd come and see you guys :) Love yaaaaaaaa -Emilie   Posted by Emilie on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 3:45 AM [Reply to this]

	Kate Kate Dinkins ainsworth	Please come back to Orlando, Tampa, Lakeland Florida* I'm a great cook, I'll make you all a awesome burger. Hope to see you in Fl again, have a great day :0)   Posted by Kate on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 3:48 AM [Reply to this]

	C.S.Bérubé Christopher Berube	Culver's in Louisville is number one. If you need the address hit me up, I can get those for you. This place is awesome. So yeah hit me up and I can hook you up.   Posted by C.S.Bérubé on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 5:10 AM [Reply to this]

	Rachel Rachel Ruiz	awsome vlog, hey theres a really good burger place ib bellingham,washington state called boomers u got to try them out there the best   Posted by Rachel on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 5:14 AM [Reply to this]

	♪♫♥Charly♥♫♪	Dude, Dude... Dude! "A new blog" omg! I thought I may be dreaming, but Annie my niece assures me that it is true. :-) The Veggie Cafe 1601 Riverside Dr Nashville, TN The hidden jewel of Music City. Order the veggie loaf... Top it off with sweet potatoes and You will feel as if angels are serenading you. Great to hear from You! :-) Blessed be always and all ways, Charly   Posted by ♪♫♥Charly♥♫♪ on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 5:24 AM [Reply to this]

		Burger joints...ordinarily, this should be a very easy and straightforward answer. However, there are a lot of things to consider - such as: Are we talking single, double or triple burgers? Are we including cheese, or are you lactose intolerant? Are we thinking about no bun, or wheat buns or other types of healthier buns I'm not aware of? Do patty melts count, or are they just reserved for people over 50? With all of that being said, I live in Nashville and there are plenty of "burger joints" to choose from. The knee-jerk reaction is to go "mainstream" and give the old "Rotiers" answer on Elliston Place behind the now defunct Tower Records. But I'm going to go obscure on you Matt...it's just how it needs to be. The Corner Pub (Midtown) on the corner of 21st Avenue and 20th Avenue outside of Vanderbilt has the best cheeseburger I've had in a long time. I won't bore you with the details of why I think this way - you just need to trust me and try it for yourself. The crinkle-cut fries are a nice touch as well.   Posted by on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 6:25 AM [Reply to this]

	Hijinx Ensue	Here's something you forgot: the new album! You'd think at some point you'd remember to put that information somewhere on the Internets. Any new information on a release date other than "by January?" And will the title be "Burning the Days," like I've heard?   Posted by Hijinx Ensue on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 6:40 AM [Reply to this]

	The Pitman	this had to have been the most random blog you've ever done...plugging a show, to burgers, to Steely Dan, to Eddie Izzard, then hand gestures...love it!!! Burger Joints: My fav is probably Burger King, their Steakhouse Burger is AWESOME! In n' Out's good too, but I go there for Animal fries...I'm also a fan of Fuddruckers burgers, their buns soak up a lot of the blood though...(I like my burgers medium rare) The Burger Joint I recommend is..."Val's Burgers" in Hayward California. Grilled to perfection, get a baby burger thats 1/3 of a pound, Mama burger which is 1/2 pound, then a PAPA burger which is a pound of delicious burger! I went there for my 18th b-day! And you gotta order a milkshake with these burgers...absoulutly delicious Eddie Izzard is HILARIOUS!!! Two of my favorite routines is when he talks about how he wants to join the army, and him speaking french, "The mouse is under the table, the cat is on the chair, and the monkey is on the branch." Both on his Dressed to Kill DVD. BTW...I smell a contest...have the best "whatever" and spend a night at a burger joint with Matt Scannell...   Posted by The Pitman on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 7:10 AM [Reply to this]

	Suzanne	Ya know what's close to LA? Hawaii! OK, not really. But it's by far the closest starting point. So swing on by. :) When you're in NYC next week stop by Royale. It's on Ave C and 9th and it's amazing. It was one of my old stomping grounds. It's got a great outdoor patio and a lot of obscure beers, so it's a cool place to chill. The Royale with cheese is the way to go. I wish I could be there! Any chance you'll be in the NY area at the end of September? Make it happen Matt! Or there's always Hawaii...   Posted by Suzanne on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 7:35 AM [Reply to this]

	Karen	It doesn't play all the way for me :( After you say "hi" it stops...   Posted by Karen on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 11:04 AM [Reply to this]

	Wendytron	If you're in the Virginia Beach/Norfolk area, the best one around here is Five Guys Burgers. I haven't been there in a while but everyone I know is like oh my god oh my god five guys, lol. Which meanssss... you have to come back to Virginia Beach to check it out! =) -Wendy   Posted by Wendytron on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 12:07 PM [Reply to this]

	Patti~~	Jackson Hole NYC!!!!! http://www.jacksonholeburgers.com/ YUM!!!! Email me I'll meet ya there : ) Patti   Posted by Patti~~ on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 12:16 PM [Reply to this]

	Chicago1223	Hey Matt, thanks for the blog. Chicago, the best burger is at Rosebud Steakhouse-The burger is a huge 12 ounces, and so juicy the kitchen should consider issuing bibs. The burger comes on a soft chewy pretzel-dough bun, its sensational--with or without melted cheese. Spaced is a great show. I am a fan of the BBC and Eddie Izzard (saw him in Chicago recently) as well . The british have such great humor. Summer is good in Chicago....wish it would never end. Be well. Dawn   Posted by Chicago1223 on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 1:22 PM [Reply to this]

	Cary Martin Cary Martin	Given your time here in Nashville, I'm sure you've been to Rotier's (on Elliston), Brown's Diner (corner, almost, of Hillsboro and Blakemore) and Fat Mo's (last I knew was on 8th). Talk about a HOLE, have you been to Bobby's Dairy Dip on Charlotte? It's more a stand than anything else,,open only in the summer..That place, its customers, it's vibe, etc could be an entire record! Miss you.   Posted by Cary Martin on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 1:43 PM [Reply to this]

	Grady	Best Burger in Atlanta, The vortex. But you have to go the one in little five points, which is right around the corner from the variety playhouse, where i saw vh play back in 03. Cant beat it.   Posted by Grady on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 2:13 PM [Reply to this]

	DJ Lisa Foxx Lisa Foxx	Dude...how did I get sucked into your flippin video blog?????? ;0 Ok...gotta pass it on...while still home here in LA...u HAVE TO HAVE the Kobe Burger at Taste on Melrose...on block east of La Cienega...and get it loaded with all 3 extra's...I think it was avacado, something and something...anyways...I split one with my buddy Bobby last week...and I'm STILL DREAMING ABOUT IT!!! I fantasize and think bad things!! It's THE BEST BURGER I'VE EVER HAD!! Swear to G...ok...damn...now I'm hungry and have to go... ;0 see u Sunday night ;)   Posted by DJ Lisa Foxx on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 4:14 PM [Reply to this]

	Jay Matrona	That "Steely Dan" Chord you were playing is really a SHUDDER TO THINK chord! Check out PONY EXPRESS RECORD!! =) Great blog, funny stuff *making wild hand gestures*   Posted by Jay Matrona on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 7:38 PM [Reply to this]

		Kuma's Corner, Chicago, IL. And you'll especially dig this...all the burgers are named after their favorite Metal bands. http://www.kumas-corner.com/. Hope you're well, ol' friend.   Posted by on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 8:39 PM [Reply to this]

	Drmrsdad	Okay Matt you've asked for it so here ya go! While you're in NYC Just around the Highline Ballroom area which is on W 16th between 9th & 10th Avenues there are a couple of good places. walk out of the club and make a right to 10th Ave make a right onto 10th Ave and walk up 6 blocks to The Empire Diner 210 10th Avenue and 22nd Street The Empire Diner is classic NYC diner. Prices are Average and food is good. Eat inside or outside cafe style, Burgers are okay with a good variety menu, Breakfasts are great, OJ is fresh squeezed in a machine that sometimes makes a lot of racket! Sitting at the Empire gives you a great view of NYC Chelsea Lifestyle as it walks, runs and sashays by. You can see a picture by going to empire-diner dot com Also near the Highline Pop Burger 58-60 Ninth Ave between w14th and w15th Streets checkout thier website at popburger . com Good Burger, Great Ambience, thier website is playing Start Me Up by the Stones Now for a Legendary hole in the wall burger joint in NYC Corner Bistro in the West Village 331 W4th St and Jane St. Some crtiques of the place "Loud, Grungy, Dark" "Crowded" "Burgers served with Bacon & Cheese on a paper plate that turns to a messy meal, but what do you want for $6.00" "Where else can you get a draft beer in NYC for $2.50!" "DOn't expect great service or even a bartender that speaks, he nods at you when it's your turn to order and brings you what you've ordered. He doesn't ask hows the burger, he knows its the shit" Don't go at diner time, best time to go is at 2-3 pm Mon Thru Wed. If you're headed over to New Jersey, these are my faves. The Fireplace RT 17 North Paramus NJ Open Hearth Chargrilled Burger Patties with Gravy Fries, COndiments table is geneorus with free onions pickles and steak sauce. A place my dad yused to take me to and now I take my son when we just want to get togehter for a male bonding experience. They also offer up other stuiff like hot Roast Beef sandwiches, Fish Fillet, Fried Chicken and Fresh Pizza. The Ironhorse 20 Washington Avenue Westwood NJ Has a Railroad Theme as it is hundreds of feet away from the Westwood Train Station. Across the street from a quaint center of town park with a Gazebo. The burgers are fresh hand patted burgers stuffed with cheece, The Cheese Stuffed Burger is their specialty. keeping with the Railroad theme the fries are calle Railroad Tie Fries and are just as big. website is as follows theironhorseonline . com Let me know if you ever make it to any of these places. Have a great visit!!   Posted by Drmrsdad on Saturday, August 09, 2008 - 12:35 AM [Reply to this]

	marilyn (Dawn ) dawn greene	You stop by my house and I'll make you the best Buffalo chicken blue cheese burger you'll ever have ...Or a Angus portabello burger with provalone and roasted red peppers carmalized onions...And I'll throw in a nice cold beer...lol...Bring Richard along to...By the way I'm in Belleville New Jersey...Highland Ballroom in NY I'm gonna cgheck that out...Happy Summer to me... :)   Posted by marilyn (Dawn ) on Saturday, August 09, 2008 - 3:16 AM [Reply to this]

	Terri Nixon Terri Nixon	SPACED RULES!!!!!!!!! OMG I am SO chuffed you like it, I've loved it for years - Simon Pegg = genius! Know what? You should check out Black Books if you haven't already. If you like Spaced you will LOVE Black Books. Guaranteed. Seems weird to hear you say Eddie Izzard the way you do, to rhyme with Gizzard: we pronounce it Izz-ard. So good to know the Izzard/Python/Spaced love crosses the big watery boundary so easily! I'd love to recommend a decent burger joint in the hopes you may actually get your arse over here and try it out but I'm not seeing any evidence of that likelihood! So instead I'm just going to reiterate my Black Books recommendation in lieu of a food place. TRY IT! :)   Posted by Terri Nixon on Saturday, August 09, 2008 - 6:35 PM [Reply to this]

	Michelle	Richmond VA...Cary Street Burgers. Best burger I've ever had!   Posted by Michelle on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 1:37 AM [Reply to this]

	Rebecca	get out of LA~ come back to the east coast!!!!!!!! =) best burger in richie rich Madison NJ is at La Rosa Chicken and Grill ( I know chicken place...however.....BEST BEST BEST burgers EVER!!!!)   Posted by Rebecca on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 5:37 PM [Reply to this]

	Kristina	Burger Joints well, lets see its pretty hard to screw up a burger but I'm sure it can be done. As far as awesome eats my votes go to pretty much the standard chain restaurants Applebees and Ruby Tuesdays both are pretty good and have a extensive burger menu and although I have never been there I hear Fudrucckers and Red Robin are good as well. As far as mom and pop hole's in the wall. There is a place on Long Beach Island NJ called Sweet Jennys that also has an extensive burger collection in fact they named it the TNT burger is whatever that means. Well happy eating! I hope you enjoy your burger journey and let us know your reviews.   Posted by Kristina on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 9:42 PM [Reply to this]

	Amy	For burgers up here in Burlington VT I'd suggest Al's French Fries (really its all about the fries but the rest is pretty good too) or the Vermont Pub and Brewery. If you're in Rochester NY I can highly recommend Bill Gray's and Tom Whal's.   Posted by Amy on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 12:54 AM [Reply to this]

		Jefferson's in Jacksonville, AL. They have their own special sauce which kicks ass!! You'd love it.   Posted by on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 10:38 PM [Reply to this]

	It's GIO!	you should try WHATABURGER here in Texas.   Posted by It's GIO! on Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 4:21 AM [Reply to this]

	It's GIO!	you should try WHATABURGER here in Texas.   Posted by It's GIO! on Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 4:23 AM [Reply to this]

	ALB	Hey Matt, Next time you are in PA try the Half Moon Saloon in Kennett Square, PA. They specalize in exotic wild game burgers. Personally, its chicken cesar salad for me but my husband has had the wild boar and ostrich burger there. Apparently they are supposed to be healthy for you too, oposed to ground beef/chuck. The Food Channel did a segment on their restaurant too. Their web address is halfmoonrestaurant.com. Check them out.   Posted by ALB on Sunday, August 17, 2008 - 11:56 PM [Reply to this]

	♥ M M ♥	LMAO! Just got a chance to watch this... it's actually quite entertaining to hear you ramble about extremely random things... kind of reminds me of being back stage. How was Eddie Izzard btw? LOVE HIM!! Burgers - you've probably had your fill by now. But again, the offer stands, if you and Richard want some of the best home made Italian, come to Albany, NY!!! ;o) Hugs!! Jen - aka The Mayor of Milftown   Posted by ♥ M M ♥ on Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 6:33 PM [Reply to this]

	-drika.	Hi! It was a such long time for both of us. Okay, blogs don't need make a sense...But man!! It was hard. Does anyone have some news of VH? Happy new year ;)   Posted by -drika. on Wednesday, September 03, 2008 - 3:31 AM [Reply to this]

	strettaband	yes, in nashville Fat Mo's..i think there are 3 locations now.   Posted by strettaband on Saturday, September 06, 2008 - 1:26 PM [Reply to this]

	holdon81	if you are ever in the milwaukee/southeastern wisconsin area, check out chubbie's pizzeria on high street in racine. they have the greatest burgers, plus they're fairly cheap! i always get their cheesburgers with fried onions and pickles on the side. it's even worth the trip from chicago, so keep it in mind the next time you're hanging out with richard!   Posted by holdon81 on Sunday, September 07, 2008 - 2:55 AM [Reply to this]

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