http://ropeadope.com/archives/article en funky@ropeadope.com Copyright 2008 2008-11-20T04:18:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/blog_of_the_blog_of_the_blog/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/blog_of_the_blog_of_the_blog/#When:04:18:00Z I'm going to speak in spanish because i can. so if you can't, all i'm really saying is - check out Global Noize. me gusta la ruida del munda. es un "blog" que se visita cada dia y pienso que tu quiere mucho tambien. me gusta sus labios y me voy a la playa. palabra (word). I'm going to speak in spanish because i can. so if you can't, all i'm really saying is - check out Global Noize. me gusta la ruida del munda. es un "blog" que se visita cada dia y pienso que tu quiere mucho tambien. me gusta sus labios y me voy a la playa. palabra (word).]]> 2008-11-20T04:18:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/the_vinyl_collective_cooperative/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/the_vinyl_collective_cooperative/#When:04:14:00Z Virgil Dickerson runs thriving (yes, you read it correctly... thriving) indie label Suburban Home Records. One of his most interesting side-projects is a music tribe called the Vinyl Collective Cooperative. This all vinyl reissue label is financed and run by it's 210 members and a 10 member board of directors. Slots to join sold out in 8 minutes. look in through the outside. Virgil Dickerson runs thriving (yes, you read it correctly... thriving) indie label Suburban Home Records. One of his most interesting side-projects is a music tribe called the Vinyl Collective Cooperative. This all vinyl reissue label is financed and run by it's 210 members and a 10 member board of directors. Slots to join sold out in 8 minutes. look in through the outside.]]> 2008-11-20T04:14:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/janes_hotel/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/janes_hotel/#When:00:30:00Z I spend alot of time at gamesforwork.com and every once in a while i find one that just takes over my entire world for a good 9.5 minutes.   jane's hotel is one of 'em - maintain the hotel as more people come in and as you take care of their needs ad get ready to get lost....at least for the next 10 minutes.   I spend alot of time at gamesforwork.com and every once in a while i find one that just takes over my entire world for a good 9.5 minutes.   jane's hotel is one of 'em - maintain the hotel as more people come in and as you take care of their needs ad get ready to get lost....at least for the next 10 minutes.  ]]> 2008-11-19T00:30:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/philly_net_neutrality/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/philly_net_neutrality/#When:00:27:00Z Philly cats roll up spring garden and join us at silk city (wed the 19th at good o'clock) to see some dope performances and a panel about the web and the future of music.  you can find out more info here.   Philly cats roll up spring garden and join us at silk city (wed the 19th at good o'clock) to see some dope performances and a panel about the web and the future of music.  you can find out more info here.  ]]> 2008-11-19T00:27:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/rad_dig_spotlight_japhy_ryder/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/rad_dig_spotlight_japhy_ryder/#When:05:14:00Z Any real record stores would have a real section called experimental indy-rock. that's where you'd dig into burlington vermont's japhy ryder who cooks up breathtaking planes of atmospheric space, onslaughts of powerhouse rock, and heavy driving rhythms, a tight, unified voice.  With a hard hitting rhythm section, riff heavy guitar, and ethereal trumpet, the group is continually bridging genres (think dub/afrobeat/jazz/hip-hop/rock) and surprising audiences (think “OMG, they sparked my crotch!”).   dig in here. listen and buy here.   Any real record stores would have a real section called experimental indy-rock. that's where you'd dig into burlington vermont's japhy ryder who cooks up breathtaking planes of atmospheric space, onslaughts of powerhouse rock, and heavy driving rhythms, a tight, unified voice.  With a hard hitting rhythm section, riff heavy guitar, and ethereal trumpet, the group is continually bridging genres (think dub/afrobeat/jazz/hip-hop/rock) and surprising audiences (think “OMG, they sparked my crotch!”).   dig in here. listen and buy here.  ]]> 2008-11-18T05:14:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/the_digital_singles_club_tom_tom_by_jd73/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/the_digital_singles_club_tom_tom_by_jd73/#When:05:10:00Z Producer, remixer, artist and overall good guy JD73 (Roots Manuva,Bonobo, Nightmares On Wax) dropped his ropeadope debut earlier in the year, but continues to tinker and toil over the end work, remixing and tweaking to form new beginnings.  wanna taste? start of with tom tom remixed - the last song on his last album with that blazing sax solo (jason rae) left us something to say (hey!) and jd takes it to the house with remixed spirituality alone! go on, click here to throw a couple quarters in the juke box.....baby.      Producer, remixer, artist and overall good guy JD73 (Roots Manuva,Bonobo, Nightmares On Wax) dropped his ropeadope debut earlier in the year, but continues to tinker and toil over the end work, remixing and tweaking to form new beginnings.  wanna taste? start of with tom tom remixed - the last song on his last album with that blazing sax solo (jason rae) left us something to say (hey!) and jd takes it to the house with remixed spirituality alone! go on, click here to throw a couple quarters in the juke box.....baby.     ]]> 2008-11-18T05:10:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/danny_goldberg_is_a_dick/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/danny_goldberg_is_a_dick/#When:05:05:00Z That's what i said to words after the legendary music industry cat ripped me a new asshole in the kind of old school music business shit that (sadly) is a thing of the past.  sure we went on to "do the deal" (see ie, the ropeadope artemis days thanx to arthur mann) who always comes through like super mann.   anyway, i can tell you stories, hit me up we'll fake lunch.  for now, the huffington post catches up with danny (who's also a great intellectual, political and generally smart guy) in this jawn here.   That's what i said to words after the legendary music industry cat ripped me a new asshole in the kind of old school music business shit that (sadly) is a thing of the past.  sure we went on to "do the deal" (see ie, the ropeadope artemis days thanx to arthur mann) who always comes through like super mann.   anyway, i can tell you stories, hit me up we'll fake lunch.  for now, the huffington post catches up with danny (who's also a great intellectual, political and generally smart guy) in this jawn here.  ]]> 2008-11-18T05:05:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/kicksville_walks_in_footsteps/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/kicksville_walks_in_footsteps/#When:05:25:01Z Kicksville continues their "artistic insurrection" of digital singles with a lush, danceable interpretation of The Police's "Walking In Your Footsteps." In classic Kicksville fashion, their version "mixes and matches funk, rock, electronica, [and] African music" and reimagines the extinction-themed original while replacing its spare arrangement with a globally-warmed sound. Stream it here, buy it here discuss the differences with fellow kicksville residents here.  it's all part of the kicksville's singles season coming at you every monday.     Kicksville continues their "artistic insurrection" of digital singles with a lush, danceable interpretation of The Police's "Walking In Your Footsteps." In classic Kicksville fashion, their version "mixes and matches funk, rock, electronica, [and] African music" and reimagines the extinction-themed original while replacing its spare arrangement with a globally-warmed sound. Stream it here, buy it here discuss the differences with fellow kicksville residents here.  it's all part of the kicksville's singles season coming at you every monday.    ]]> 2008-11-17T05:25:01-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/five_year_old_mule/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/five_year_old_mule/#When:05:23:00Z Random video of interest as this 5 year old kid feels out a medley of government mule tunes and wails along on drums.   Random video of interest as this 5 year old kid feels out a medley of government mule tunes and wails along on drums.  ]]> 2008-11-17T05:23:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/donde_esta_derrek/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/donde_esta_derrek/#When:05:15:01Z In my professional life the hardest two things to come by are great graphic designers and great drummers. so i was lost (after being found) when i met the man called derrek phillips who enjoyed a brief shining moment as charlie hunter's drummer in the early 00's.  Now psyched to hear from greg bryant writing in from Nashville: " I wanted to let you know that Derrek Phillips has just put a group together with two killer cats in our city (Adam Agati-guitar & Paul Horton-rhodes/effects). He's calling it "Derrek Phillips & Manufactory."   In my professional life the hardest two things to come by are great graphic designers and great drummers. so i was lost (after being found) when i met the man called derrek phillips who enjoyed a brief shining moment as charlie hunter's drummer in the early 00's.  Now psyched to hear from greg bryant writing in from Nashville: " I wanted to let you know that Derrek Phillips has just put a group together with two killer cats in our city (Adam Agati-guitar & Paul Horton-rhodes/effects). He's calling it "Derrek Phillips & Manufactory."  ]]> 2008-11-17T05:15:01-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/best_saints/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/best_saints/#When:05:10:00Z Got this from my boy skip drinkwater, with the tag "best saints ever" and ya know what? he wasn't wrong. get the best saints right here.   Got this from my boy skip drinkwater, with the tag "best saints ever" and ya know what? he wasn't wrong. get the best saints right here.  ]]> 2008-11-17T05:10:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/late_bloomers/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/late_bloomers/#When:05:05:01Z It's not like there's a lock on creativity.  You don't have to do it the way it's always been done before.  And you probably won't do it well unless you've dedicated a lot of time.  Yes, mommy Malcom Gladwell has a new book (his old ones include the tipping point and blink). take a taste of the newness with this new yorker magazine clip and this one from new magazine.   It's not like there's a lock on creativity.  You don't have to do it the way it's always been done before.  And you probably won't do it well unless you've dedicated a lot of time.  Yes, mommy Malcom Gladwell has a new book (his old ones include the tipping point and blink). take a taste of the newness with this new yorker magazine clip and this one from new magazine.  ]]> 2008-11-17T05:05:01-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/teddy_p_in_the_place_to_be1/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/teddy_p_in_the_place_to_be1/#When:04:10:00Z Ropeadope digital superstar teddy presberg flashes back to the 10,000 lakes festival 2008 with this superb feature filmed by iclips (love the tripping hippies all up in teddy's hemisphere).  Ropeadope digital superstar teddy presberg flashes back to the 10,000 lakes festival 2008 with this superb feature filmed by iclips (love the tripping hippies all up in teddy's hemisphere). ]]> 2008-11-14T04:10:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/email_of_the_day/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/email_of_the_day/#When:04:03:01Z "Yo Andy, This made me sick to my stomach. The Google folks working with the Government, in REAL TIME. You search 'flu', they send your IP address to the Government. Fucking incredible, and a HUGE violation of privacy Stay awake, aware, and for Christ's sake, diligent.  Happiness and abundance to you...Bradley Burlingame" word to the double b.   "Yo Andy, This made me sick to my stomach. The Google folks working with the Government, in REAL TIME. You search 'flu', they send your IP address to the Government. Fucking incredible, and a HUGE violation of privacy Stay awake, aware, and for Christ's sake, diligent.  Happiness and abundance to you...Bradley Burlingame" word to the double b.  ]]> 2008-11-14T04:03:01-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/elton_brands_shoes/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/elton_brands_shoes/#When:04:00:02Z Aspiring sneaker designers will be interested to hear how designer duane lawrence collaborated with sixers star elton brand on his new $65 converse shoe.   Aspiring sneaker designers will be interested to hear how designer duane lawrence collaborated with sixers star elton brand on his new $65 converse shoe.  ]]> 2008-11-14T04:00:02-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/tales_of_mere_existence1/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/tales_of_mere_existence1/#When:03:53:00Z A few short videos to help take you through this existence.  how to break up with your girlfriend here; a little ditty on procrastination here; the reason why you will turn into your father (or mother) here and what you doing on saturday?     A few short videos to help take you through this existence.  how to break up with your girlfriend here; a little ditty on procrastination here; the reason why you will turn into your father (or mother) here and what you doing on saturday?    ]]> 2008-11-14T03:53:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/pass_the_phatty/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/pass_the_phatty/#When:03:00:00Z So yea, the first single from kicksville's season one is phatty, the jawn i picked personally to start if all off.  what's the sound?  in the band's words" Weirdo Recording Techniques 101: Take the contact pickup off an old acoustic bass. Then gaff-tape it to a large, rusty, metal tray (with a creaky handle). Run the pickup through a crappy distortion box, lock Shady B. in the room, and start recording! Horrible in a beautiful way.  get it free here and then pass it along".  stream the shit here. buy the shit here.    So yea, the first single from kicksville's season one is phatty, the jawn i picked personally to start if all off.  what's the sound?  in the band's words" Weirdo Recording Techniques 101: Take the contact pickup off an old acoustic bass. Then gaff-tape it to a large, rusty, metal tray (with a creaky handle). Run the pickup through a crappy distortion box, lock Shady B. in the room, and start recording! Horrible in a beautiful way.  get it free here and then pass it along".  stream the shit here. buy the shit here.   ]]> 2008-11-14T03:00:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/super_obama_world/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/super_obama_world/#When:04:44:00Z Part super mario brothers, part american politics, super obama world will keep you entertained for at least 11 minutes.  get going here. Represent with the t-shirt here.   Part super mario brothers, part american politics, super obama world will keep you entertained for at least 11 minutes.  get going here. Represent with the t-shirt here.  ]]> 2008-11-13T04:44:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/rip_mitch_mitchell/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/rip_mitch_mitchell/#When:04:41:00Z Mitch Mitchell, drummer for the legendary Jimi Hendrix Experience of the 1960s and the group's last surviving member, was found dead in his hotel room early Wednesday. He was 61. Mitchell was a powerful force on the Hendrix band's 1967 debut album "Are You Experienced?" as well as the trio's albums "Electric Ladyland" and "Axis: Bold As Love."  one last solo. these old friends will miss you.  Mitch Mitchell, drummer for the legendary Jimi Hendrix Experience of the 1960s and the group's last surviving member, was found dead in his hotel room early Wednesday. He was 61. Mitchell was a powerful force on the Hendrix band's 1967 debut album "Are You Experienced?" as well as the trio's albums "Electric Ladyland" and "Axis: Bold As Love."  one last solo. these old friends will miss you. ]]> 2008-11-13T04:41:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/rad_dig_spotlight_huw/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/rad_dig_spotlight_huw/#When:00:33:01Z Take one listen to huw and transport back to the future. the latest ropeadope digital signing takes us across the pond to the midlands of the UK where HUW has been locked up in the studio creating greasy grooves molded from the ghosts of jazz past  mixed and mashed together with live instruments, loops and dj spinnings to create all new beginings. go ahead and visit their space. dig the exquisite blend of  Nu Jazz, Electro Funk, Hip Hop and Prog Rock.   is it live? or is it HUW? both. these are two brothers (literally) that came to play. don't hesitate get on it today.  listen here. buy it here.   Take one listen to huw and transport back to the future. the latest ropeadope digital signing takes us across the pond to the midlands of the UK where HUW has been locked up in the studio creating greasy grooves molded from the ghosts of jazz past  mixed and mashed together with live instruments, loops and dj spinnings to create all new beginings. go ahead and visit their space. dig the exquisite blend of  Nu Jazz, Electro Funk, Hip Hop and Prog Rock.   is it live? or is it HUW? both. these are two brothers (literally) that came to play. don't hesitate get on it today.  listen here. buy it here.  ]]> 2008-11-12T00:33:01-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/four_tracks_forever/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/four_tracks_forever/#When:00:31:00Z As if my iphone could possibly get any smarter this app records, mixes and plays up to four tracks like a shrunken version of Pro Tools. There's no way it'll replace your main recording setup, but then again, you can't put your main recording setup in your pocket. As if my iphone could possibly get any smarter this app records, mixes and plays up to four tracks like a shrunken version of Pro Tools. There's no way it'll replace your main recording setup, but then again, you can't put your main recording setup in your pocket.]]> 2008-11-12T00:31:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/a_picture_of_paradigm/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/a_picture_of_paradigm/#When:00:29:00Z You love ropeadope digital recording artist paradigm? you love work? interesting article from the courier-journal (louisville) about the band's leader myron koch in their "snapshots of people at work" column. dig it. You love ropeadope digital recording artist paradigm? you love work? interesting article from the courier-journal (louisville) about the band's leader myron koch in their "snapshots of people at work" column. dig it.]]> 2008-11-12T00:29:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/send_us_your_demos_rad_dig_is_here/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/send_us_your_demos_rad_dig_is_here/#When:02:31:01Z Your band is the next best thing right? send me one song and i will be able to tell you your ropeadope future.  go on, click here write me a kiss ass email about how great ropeadope is, how redunkulous your band is and all, and attach one mp3 for me. if i like i just might......make you a billionaire.    Your band is the next best thing right? send me one song and i will be able to tell you your ropeadope future.  go on, click here write me a kiss ass email about how great ropeadope is, how redunkulous your band is and all, and attach one mp3 for me. if i like i just might......make you a billionaire.   ]]> 2008-11-11T02:31:01-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/behind_the_scenes_with_the_obama_man/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/behind_the_scenes_with_the_obama_man/#When:02:21:01Z Okay, change is here. hooray for change!  obama-dude keeps tricking the treat. wanna see something neat? check out his own flickr set photos of behind the scenes views of him and his family during election night. Okay, change is here. hooray for change!  obama-dude keeps tricking the treat. wanna see something neat? check out his own flickr set photos of behind the scenes views of him and his family during election night.]]> 2008-11-11T02:21:01-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/greg_aiello_is_ropeadope/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/greg_aiello_is_ropeadope/#When:02:15:00Z I remember when this kid greg used to buy his disposable cameras from 7-11 together with a pack of camels and a twix bar! now he's like one of the freshest eyes on the music scene. wanna see? click here and go backstage and behind the scenes with my boy greg aiello   I remember when this kid greg used to buy his disposable cameras from 7-11 together with a pack of camels and a twix bar! now he's like one of the freshest eyes on the music scene. wanna see? click here and go backstage and behind the scenes with my boy greg aiello  ]]> 2008-11-11T02:15:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/welcome_to_kicksville/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/welcome_to_kicksville/#When:03:40:00Z Starting today kicksville will drop a cavalcade of digital-only singles they're calling Season 1 right here on ropeadope. from long-lost Kicksville originals to audacious covers each single includes unique artwork created by nationally recognized illustrator and Kicksville Citizen Andy Ewen.  dig the dedicated page for liner notes and comments on Imeem.  watch kicksville on youtube. take the first step on the road to Kicksville, the City Council meets Fridays at 4:20.  today's single - phatty. light it up (below).  Starting today kicksville will drop a cavalcade of digital-only singles they're calling Season 1 right here on ropeadope. from long-lost Kicksville originals to audacious covers each single includes unique artwork created by nationally recognized illustrator and Kicksville Citizen Andy Ewen.  dig the dedicated page for liner notes and comments on Imeem.  watch kicksville on youtube. take the first step on the road to Kicksville, the City Council meets Fridays at 4:20.  today's single - phatty. light it up (below). ]]> 2008-11-10T03:40:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/5_cd_of_the_day_paradigm/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/5_cd_of_the_day_paradigm/#When:03:33:00Z They look like you and me, but sound like no other. Paradigm creates anthems for the subconscious by blending modern jazz exploration with the raw power and sonic possibilities of indie rock (with some prog on the side). Come get some for your subconscious- what the fuck, it's only five bucks. They look like you and me, but sound like no other. Paradigm creates anthems for the subconscious by blending modern jazz exploration with the raw power and sonic possibilities of indie rock (with some prog on the side). Come get some for your subconscious- what the fuck, it's only five bucks.]]> 2008-11-10T03:33:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/mr_scruff/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/mr_scruff/#When:03:31:00Z My man scruff was driving along the m62 and you won't believe what he saw. a 100 metre fish!!! My man scruff was driving along the m62 and you won't believe what he saw. a 100 metre fish!!!]]> 2008-11-10T03:31:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/the_real_big_rip_off_list/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/the_real_big_rip_off_list/#When:03:29:01Z What the hell's happening here? Why is my bank in the tank? And my house and job? And my retirement money? Even my state's teetering on the brink of broke! Who did this to us? alternet posts The Five Most Wanted Rip-off Artists from Wall Street and Washington.   What the hell's happening here? Why is my bank in the tank? And my house and job? And my retirement money? Even my state's teetering on the brink of broke! Who did this to us? alternet posts The Five Most Wanted Rip-off Artists from Wall Street and Washington.  ]]> 2008-11-10T03:29:01-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/free_obama_stix/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/free_obama_stix/#When:03:26:01Z Want a free Obama sticker to celebrate our victory? It's designed by Shepard Fairey, the artist who created the iconic HOPE poster. And MoveOn's giving them away totally free--even the shipping's free. I just got mines,  Click here to get yours. Want a free Obama sticker to celebrate our victory? It's designed by Shepard Fairey, the artist who created the iconic HOPE poster. And MoveOn's giving them away totally free--even the shipping's free. I just got mines,  Click here to get yours.]]> 2008-11-10T03:26:01-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/ask_not_what_your_country_can_do_for_you/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/ask_not_what_your_country_can_do_for_you/#When:11:42:02Z ask what you can do for your country.  the change is already here.  totally next level. ask what you can do for your country.  the change is already here.  totally next level.]]> 2008-11-07T11:42:02-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/free_mister_rourke/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/free_mister_rourke/#When:03:42:01Z Mister rourke (one of ropeadope's all-time favorite unsung musical heros) is giving away his new turntable masterpiece "terrorvision" away for free. trust me, you need to click here and get it right now.  here's the blurb: Playing out like an 80’s B-horror flick, Rourke’s original scratch music compositions unfold as a symphonic slide-show revealing his wild, paranoid futuristic vision in a bizarre story of sin and salvation, reality and madness, conjuring images of mass-hypnosis, doomsday prophecies, and the plight of mankind. download the whole thing for free here. Mister rourke (one of ropeadope's all-time favorite unsung musical heros) is giving away his new turntable masterpiece "terrorvision" away for free. trust me, you need to click here and get it right now.  here's the blurb: Playing out like an 80’s B-horror flick, Rourke’s original scratch music compositions unfold as a symphonic slide-show revealing his wild, paranoid futuristic vision in a bizarre story of sin and salvation, reality and madness, conjuring images of mass-hypnosis, doomsday prophecies, and the plight of mankind. download the whole thing for free here.]]> 2008-11-07T03:42:01-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/eyeballing_game/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/eyeballing_game/#When:03:40:00Z A challenge simply for the sake of a challenge? i challenge you to an eyeball game.  i just scored a 7.8. you?   keep it going, challenge folks all day long.  just something to keep you busy in case busy is a thing that you need to be kept.   A challenge simply for the sake of a challenge? i challenge you to an eyeball game.  i just scored a 7.8. you?   keep it going, challenge folks all day long.  just something to keep you busy in case busy is a thing that you need to be kept.  ]]> 2008-11-07T03:40:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/shredhed/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/shredhed/#When:03:38:00Z Big up to my boy john keefe for coming up with a good idea and making it happen.   shredhed lets you learn to play a song from start to finish without ever having to take your hands off of your instrument to flip a page.     Big up to my boy john keefe for coming up with a good idea and making it happen.   shredhed lets you learn to play a song from start to finish without ever having to take your hands off of your instrument to flip a page.    ]]> 2008-11-07T03:38:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/q_tip_is_back/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/q_tip_is_back/#When:03:35:00Z One of my all time favorite rap super heros q-tip from a tribe called quest the time is ripe for The Renaissance, the Abstract MC’s first solo album in nine years.  dope interview from okayplayer here.  can he still kick it? yes he can pick up the renaissance here.   One of my all time favorite rap super heros q-tip from a tribe called quest the time is ripe for The Renaissance, the Abstract MC’s first solo album in nine years.  dope interview from okayplayer here.  can he still kick it? yes he can pick up the renaissance here.  ]]> 2008-11-07T03:35:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/when_i_say_carlon_you_say_music/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/when_i_say_carlon_you_say_music/#When:05:26:00Z You know the little 'ol band from jersey that could? the most underrated underation this side of sedation. carlon rocks. carlon rolls and mostly carlon  puts you in the know.  still with me? pick up their ropeadope debut johari window and go back to the day when an "album" was a journey,  an experience from start to finish, with ross peterson (tv on the radio) on board the music was never in question. but those lyrics? the words, the poetry,  the band.   You know the little 'ol band from jersey that could? the most underrated underation this side of sedation. carlon rocks. carlon rolls and mostly carlon  puts you in the know.  still with me? pick up their ropeadope debut johari window and go back to the day when an "album" was a journey,  an experience from start to finish, with ross peterson (tv on the radio) on board the music was never in question. but those lyrics? the words, the poetry,  the band.  ]]> 2008-11-06T05:26:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/donde_esta_el_white_space/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/donde_esta_el_white_space/#When:05:23:00Z The hard-fought campaign for using the freed “white spaces” from the upcoming DTV transition in America has at long last led to victory for proponents such as Google, Microsoft and Intel, but suffice it to say, not everyone is thrilled about the decision. Essentially, the approval will allow unlicensed use of the soon-to-be-liberated spectrum, which could pave the way for mobile broadband access in rural locations (for example). more here. The hard-fought campaign for using the freed “white spaces” from the upcoming DTV transition in America has at long last led to victory for proponents such as Google, Microsoft and Intel, but suffice it to say, not everyone is thrilled about the decision. Essentially, the approval will allow unlicensed use of the soon-to-be-liberated spectrum, which could pave the way for mobile broadband access in rural locations (for example). more here.]]> 2008-11-06T05:23:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/mass_election_results_weed_in_dogs_out/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/mass_election_results_weed_in_dogs_out/#When:04:22:01Z For the nation, November 4, 2008 was a historic election day, as America elected Barack Obama, the first African American President to be elected to office. But in Massachusetts, the day was significant for a couple of additional reasons. Voters approved Question 3, The Greyhound Protection Act, which bans commercial dog racing. And Massachusetts voters also voted "yes" on Question 2, which decriminalizes marijuana possession of one ounce or less. For the nation, November 4, 2008 was a historic election day, as America elected Barack Obama, the first African American President to be elected to office. But in Massachusetts, the day was significant for a couple of additional reasons. Voters approved Question 3, The Greyhound Protection Act, which bans commercial dog racing. And Massachusetts voters also voted "yes" on Question 2, which decriminalizes marijuana possession of one ounce or less.]]> 2008-11-06T04:22:01-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/obama_obama_obama1/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/obama_obama_obama1/#When:05:32:00Z Obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama o-fucking-bama!!   Obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama obama o-fucking-bama!!  ]]> 2008-11-05T05:32:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/so_little_time_so_much_damage/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/so_little_time_so_much_damage/#When:05:29:00Z While hope is on it's way, here’s a sobering reminder: As of today, George W. Bush still has 76 days left in the White House — and he’s not wasting a minute. President Bush’s aides have been scrambling to change rules and regulations on the environment, civil liberties and abortion rights, among others — few for the good.  read all about it here.  on a related note - bush was quoted on the white house lawn asking 'can i stop being president now?".  While hope is on it's way, here’s a sobering reminder: As of today, George W. Bush still has 76 days left in the White House — and he’s not wasting a minute. President Bush’s aides have been scrambling to change rules and regulations on the environment, civil liberties and abortion rights, among others — few for the good.  read all about it here.  on a related note - bush was quoted on the white house lawn asking 'can i stop being president now?". ]]> 2008-11-05T05:29:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/take_a_detour/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/take_a_detour/#When:05:25:00Z Get away from it all and jump on a greyhound.  Vanguard producer Lauren Cerre zigzags from Los Angeles to New York on bus, stopping to talk to young Americans about national issues affecting them. great piece and a fun way to travel without moving.  dig it.   Get away from it all and jump on a greyhound.  Vanguard producer Lauren Cerre zigzags from Los Angeles to New York on bus, stopping to talk to young Americans about national issues affecting them. great piece and a fun way to travel without moving.  dig it.  ]]> 2008-11-05T05:25:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/this_i_believe/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/this_i_believe/#When:02:04:01Z On this day, in this way, it's good to affirm belief. i believe. i really do. how about you? hope. faith. belief. let's transcend politics and take a look at americans from all walks of life sharing their personal philosophies and core values that guide their daily lives. On this day, in this way, it's good to affirm belief. i believe. i really do. how about you? hope. faith. belief. let's transcend politics and take a look at americans from all walks of life sharing their personal philosophies and core values that guide their daily lives.]]> 2008-11-04T02:04:01-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/5_cd_of_the_day_ben_arnold_solo/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/5_cd_of_the_day_ben_arnold_solo/#When:01:59:00Z Last year Philly icon Ben Arnold gaves fans a pleasant surprise by releasing a disc entitled, "Solo." "Solo" was recorded during in two days where ben played through 20 or so old and new songs. The "Solo" disc contains 12 songs and offers up Ben's radio hits, live favorites, and five songs from the his ropeadope debut in intimate, stripped-down format. The stark arrangements, featuring only acoustic guitar or piano, highlight Ben's prowess as a songwriter, while shining light on the depth of his talent. gorgeous buy it for five bucks. stream it Last year Philly icon Ben Arnold gaves fans a pleasant surprise by releasing a disc entitled, "Solo." "Solo" was recorded during in two days where ben played through 20 or so old and new songs. The "Solo" disc contains 12 songs and offers up Ben's radio hits, live favorites, and five songs from the his ropeadope debut in intimate, stripped-down format. The stark arrangements, featuring only acoustic guitar or piano, highlight Ben's prowess as a songwriter, while shining light on the depth of his talent. gorgeous buy it for five bucks. stream it]]> 2008-11-04T01:59:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/were_all_officially_screwed/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/were_all_officially_screwed/#When:01:55:00Z The US Army is working to develop a little thing they like to call “Synthetic Telepathy.” It’s a technology that reads your thoughts for you and goes ahead and carries out those imagined actions.As of now they are able to generate emails and voicemails on thought waves alone. The next step is introducing this technology to video games. We’ll all be spontaneously doing things like making out with coworkers or killing annoying strangers in no time! I think I speak for a lot of Americans when I say that the dead last thing I need is a machine that knows what I’m thinking. full story here. The US Army is working to develop a little thing they like to call “Synthetic Telepathy.” It’s a technology that reads your thoughts for you and goes ahead and carries out those imagined actions.As of now they are able to generate emails and voicemails on thought waves alone. The next step is introducing this technology to video games. We’ll all be spontaneously doing things like making out with coworkers or killing annoying strangers in no time! I think I speak for a lot of Americans when I say that the dead last thing I need is a machine that knows what I’m thinking. full story here.]]> 2008-11-04T01:55:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/random_videos/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/random_videos/#When:01:52:01Z rather dope solo rendition of some radio head here; jimi hendrix kills me with the killing floor here.  and the ukulele orchestra of great britain does shaft here. rather dope solo rendition of some radio head here; jimi hendrix kills me with the killing floor here.  and the ukulele orchestra of great britain does shaft here.]]> 2008-11-04T01:52:01-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/sheep_boy_monday/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/sheep_boy_monday/#When:02:51:00Z Escape from your monday and enter the zen world of sheep herding. Help the farmer get his sheep into the fold and you will be bold. go sheep boy go sheep boy go sheep boy go.   Escape from your monday and enter the zen world of sheep herding. Help the farmer get his sheep into the fold and you will be bold. go sheep boy go sheep boy go sheep boy go.  ]]> 2008-11-03T02:51:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/family_torn_by_politics/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/family_torn_by_politics/#When:02:49:00Z 4 yearl old york and his 2 your old sister tess bump heads at the lunch table as everyone is torn by politics. 4 yearl old york and his 2 your old sister tess bump heads at the lunch table as everyone is torn by politics.]]> 2008-11-03T02:49:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/rip_studs_terkel/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/rip_studs_terkel/#When:02:47:00Z RIP goes out to one of louis' heroes purlitzer prize winning author Studs Terkel whose searching interviews with ordinary Americans helped establish oral history as a serious genre, died Friday at his home.  He was 96.  RIP goes out to one of louis' heroes purlitzer prize winning author Studs Terkel whose searching interviews with ordinary Americans helped establish oral history as a serious genre, died Friday at his home.  He was 96. ]]> 2008-11-03T02:47:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/5_cd_of_the_weekend_yarcka/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/5_cd_of_the_weekend_yarcka/#When:03:46:00Z Trick or treat your ass to something sweet - y?arcka's ropeadope debut.  this is instrumental(ish) beat-driven blasts of hip-hop ecstasy. if madlib met j-dilla and had a baby, it might just be y?arcka. these is tracks you can flow to, grow to, and row to.  sound samples here. get it for five bucks here. Trick or treat your ass to something sweet - y?arcka's ropeadope debut.  this is instrumental(ish) beat-driven blasts of hip-hop ecstasy. if madlib met j-dilla and had a baby, it might just be y?arcka. these is tracks you can flow to, grow to, and row to.  sound samples here. get it for five bucks here.]]> 2008-10-31T03:46:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/questlove_and_travis_barker_shout/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/questlove_and_travis_barker_shout/#When:03:43:00Z Sit on the side of the stage and watch travis barker chase questlove in this rather dope battle of the drummers.  go on, click. thanx to my man matt huzilla.   Sit on the side of the stage and watch travis barker chase questlove in this rather dope battle of the drummers.  go on, click. thanx to my man matt huzilla.  ]]> 2008-10-31T03:43:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/philly_fix_my_car/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/philly_fix_my_car/#When:03:40:00Z This poor dude got all caught up in the world series euphoria and had his car all flipped and twisted and his insurance won't cover to fix it and he needs his car to work, and, and....help a brother out when he asks "philly fix my car" This poor dude got all caught up in the world series euphoria and had his car all flipped and twisted and his insurance won't cover to fix it and he needs his car to work, and, and....help a brother out when he asks "philly fix my car"]]> 2008-10-31T03:40:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/kill_the_acorns/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/kill_the_acorns/#When:03:38:00Z John McCain's attack on ACORN is shaping up to be the most vicious of the 2008 election. The problem is, we will have to suffer the consequences - to ACORN, to the communities in which we work, to our democracy - long after the election is over. We need your help, and we need it now. this is serious, please spread the word. John McCain's attack on ACORN is shaping up to be the most vicious of the 2008 election. The problem is, we will have to suffer the consequences - to ACORN, to the communities in which we work, to our democracy - long after the election is over. We need your help, and we need it now. this is serious, please spread the word.]]> 2008-10-31T03:38:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/scribble_shoes/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/scribble_shoes/#When:03:36:00Z Reebok launched a dry-erase basketball shoe  - the ATR Talkin' Crazy is a lightweight, cushioned basketball shoe that features a dry-erase upper, which lets wearers tell everyone what's on their mind. A dry-erase marker comes included with the shoes, so you can write a message on them for one game, erase it and then write a new message for the next.  dig it.   Reebok launched a dry-erase basketball shoe  - the ATR Talkin' Crazy is a lightweight, cushioned basketball shoe that features a dry-erase upper, which lets wearers tell everyone what's on their mind. A dry-erase marker comes included with the shoes, so you can write a message on them for one game, erase it and then write a new message for the next.  dig it.  ]]> 2008-10-31T03:36:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/top_50_basketball_commercials_of_all_time/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/top_50_basketball_commercials_of_all_time/#When:03:33:01Z I know, i know, this is a music spot, leave sports out.....but here in philly we're caught up in the fever and it's spreading into other genres.  shoes, sports and commercials - dig this redunkulous video compilation of the Top 50 Basketball Commercials of All-Time. I know, i know, this is a music spot, leave sports out.....but here in philly we're caught up in the fever and it's spreading into other genres.  shoes, sports and commercials - dig this redunkulous video compilation of the Top 50 Basketball Commercials of All-Time.]]> 2008-10-31T03:33:01-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/phillies_win/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/phillies_win/#When:06:07:00Z Have to big up our beloved phils for ending the championship draught in philly-town. we'd like to personally thank the big poppa charlie manuel, j-roll, utley, howard, hamels, victorino, pat-the-bat, brad lidge (!!!), carlos ruiz, jaime moyer.......i could go on and on.  phillies stand strong Have to big up our beloved phils for ending the championship draught in philly-town. we'd like to personally thank the big poppa charlie manuel, j-roll, utley, howard, hamels, victorino, pat-the-bat, brad lidge (!!!), carlos ruiz, jaime moyer.......i could go on and on.  phillies stand strong]]> 2008-10-30T06:07:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/stand_by_me/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/stand_by_me/#When:05:54:01Z Took 10 years to make this video and song with participation of over 100 musicians.  end result makes me want to stand by me.   Took 10 years to make this video and song with participation of over 100 musicians.  end result makes me want to stand by me.  ]]> 2008-10-30T05:54:01-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/5_cd_of_the_day_dj_klock/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/5_cd_of_the_day_dj_klock/#When:03:51:00Z From japan comes Avant Turntablism, Experimental Hip-Hop, Brain twisting noise, squiggles and grooves. Klock emerges from the ferment of the Tokyo electronica scene and creates vignettes of sound ranging from looped snare drum patterns to digital squiggles and squeaks.  klock was a Japanese turntable visionary that left us before his time. listen here, peep this video here.   get it for $5 here.   From japan comes Avant Turntablism, Experimental Hip-Hop, Brain twisting noise, squiggles and grooves. Klock emerges from the ferment of the Tokyo electronica scene and creates vignettes of sound ranging from looped snare drum patterns to digital squiggles and squeaks.  klock was a Japanese turntable visionary that left us before his time. listen here, peep this video here.   get it for $5 here.  ]]> 2008-10-29T03:51:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/coldcut_vs_tc_sheriff_revolution_08/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/coldcut_vs_tc_sheriff_revolution_08/#When:03:47:00Z Tons of stuff circulating the web, mccain this obama that. i'm with coldcut in calling for a complete revolution. jump in here. Tons of stuff circulating the web, mccain this obama that. i'm with coldcut in calling for a complete revolution. jump in here.]]> 2008-10-29T03:47:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/the_ultimate_spit_ball_gun/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/the_ultimate_spit_ball_gun/#When:04:47:00Z Many many bored days at work led to my man doug berman creating this - the ultimate spit ball gun which will undoubtedly help you pass some time. Many many bored days at work led to my man doug berman creating this - the ultimate spit ball gun which will undoubtedly help you pass some time.]]> 2008-10-28T04:47:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/paradigm_podcasts/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/paradigm_podcasts/#When:04:08:00Z Ropeadope digital starlights paradigm take a step out of the studio and behind the wheels of steels on this sweet series of podcasts that dig into the mind and soul of the troll. click here. to hear a nice mix of tricks. click here to dig melodies for uncertain robots.   Ropeadope digital starlights paradigm take a step out of the studio and behind the wheels of steels on this sweet series of podcasts that dig into the mind and soul of the troll. click here. to hear a nice mix of tricks. click here to dig melodies for uncertain robots.  ]]> 2008-10-27T04:08:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/wisdom_for_monday/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/wisdom_for_monday/#When:04:04:00Z 'Scuse me while i pass on the science that was dropped most poignantly right here.  can you handle the truth? the wisdom is right here. 'Scuse me while i pass on the science that was dropped most poignantly right here.  can you handle the truth? the wisdom is right here.]]> 2008-10-27T04:04:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/biggie_get_ya_rollin/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/biggie_get_ya_rollin/#When:03:57:00Z Need to escape for 3 minutes, put your headphones on and ingest the trip that is this phat ass little movie trailer for the upcoming biggie smalls life story jawn - notorious. Need to escape for 3 minutes, put your headphones on and ingest the trip that is this phat ass little movie trailer for the upcoming biggie smalls life story jawn - notorious.]]> 2008-10-27T03:57:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/local_halloween_flavor_pick_charelston/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/local_halloween_flavor_pick_charelston/#When:03:32:00Z Rad photographer to the stars david baxley invites all of you to his hometow of charleston south carloina for  skinful halloween this weekend. Yes Skinful does add an interesting dimension to what we know about Halloween. Humm, Still wondering what it is all about? Checkout Ropeadope's #1 draft pick "DJ LOGIC" that still comes out throwing heat, and what has turned out to be one of the most anticipated Hallows Eve events on the south side of the east coast.  If you’re only making it out to one wild Halloween party this year it’s gotta be Skinfu 8!  Wicked entertainment includes fire dancers, hula hoopers, Charleston Burlesque Troupe, a mechanical bull, jump castles, and several great musical acts. Checkout the home base and full line up to this shindig at www.skinfulhalloween.com   Rad photographer to the stars david baxley invites all of you to his hometow of charleston south carloina for  skinful halloween this weekend. Yes Skinful does add an interesting dimension to what we know about Halloween. Humm, Still wondering what it is all about? Checkout Ropeadope's #1 draft pick "DJ LOGIC" that still comes out throwing heat, and what has turned out to be one of the most anticipated Hallows Eve events on the south side of the east coast.  If you’re only making it out to one wild Halloween party this year it’s gotta be Skinfu 8!  Wicked entertainment includes fire dancers, hula hoopers, Charleston Burlesque Troupe, a mechanical bull, jump castles, and several great musical acts. Checkout the home base and full line up to this shindig at www.skinfulhalloween.com  ]]> 2008-10-27T03:32:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/5_cd_of_the_day_tj_kirk/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/5_cd_of_the_day_tj_kirk/#When:04:17:00Z The T.J. Kirk sound brought together the music of patriarchs "t"helonious monk, "j"ames brown, and rahssan roland "kirk," spiced with little richard, prince, and bob wills, in a sensuous and heady brew of guitars, grooves and historical anxiety. With a dizzying predilection for cutting across a wide range of stylistic genres and leavening the results with a healthy dose of self-deprecating humor. T. J. Kirk put on a musical variety show that was not to be missed and in case you did miss it, ropeadope now brings back the fabled "lost tapes" - tj kirk's brightest moment, recorded "someplace, sometime in 1996" - the best live show you would have ever seen. get it for only five bucks right here. The T.J. Kirk sound brought together the music of patriarchs "t"helonious monk, "j"ames brown, and rahssan roland "kirk," spiced with little richard, prince, and bob wills, in a sensuous and heady brew of guitars, grooves and historical anxiety. With a dizzying predilection for cutting across a wide range of stylistic genres and leavening the results with a healthy dose of self-deprecating humor. T. J. Kirk put on a musical variety show that was not to be missed and in case you did miss it, ropeadope now brings back the fabled "lost tapes" - tj kirk's brightest moment, recorded "someplace, sometime in 1996" - the best live show you would have ever seen. get it for only five bucks right here.]]> 2008-10-24T04:17:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/digital_spotlight_bodega/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/digital_spotlight_bodega/#When:04:12:00Z "Love the sound".  that's always the first thing that comes to mind when i try and describe bodega- a jazz/funk/electro/rock/groove/fusion/love group from philadelphia's university of the arts playing instrumentals via  drums, bass, sax,  two guitars and  some keyboards to boot) classically trained musicians? what a concept right.  it's so obvious in the writing, composition and yes, that sound - which is nothing shy of mind bending. so click here and take a taste - pay attention too b/c this 'aint kids stuff, it's the sound of a new generation of real musicians trying to make a buck in this business of music and preserve their art forevermore.  pick up their ropeadope debut here and free listens here       "Love the sound".  that's always the first thing that comes to mind when i try and describe bodega- a jazz/funk/electro/rock/groove/fusion/love group from philadelphia's university of the arts playing instrumentals via  drums, bass, sax,  two guitars and  some keyboards to boot) classically trained musicians? what a concept right.  it's so obvious in the writing, composition and yes, that sound - which is nothing shy of mind bending. so click here and take a taste - pay attention too b/c this 'aint kids stuff, it's the sound of a new generation of real musicians trying to make a buck in this business of music and preserve their art forevermore.  pick up their ropeadope debut here and free listens here      ]]> 2008-10-24T04:12:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/the_politics_of_preschool/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/the_politics_of_preschool/#When:22:56:00Z Remember the simplicity of preschool? all fun all the time?  things are far more complicated these days. click here for this most entertaining video of the politics of preschool.    Remember the simplicity of preschool? all fun all the time?  things are far more complicated these days. click here for this most entertaining video of the politics of preschool.   ]]> 2008-10-22T22:56:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/the_politics_of_palin/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/the_politics_of_palin/#When:22:52:01Z Speaking of preschool, this video is a not so funny look at the modern day witch hunt conducted by sarah palin and her church.  scary stuff indeed. Speaking of preschool, this video is a not so funny look at the modern day witch hunt conducted by sarah palin and her church.  scary stuff indeed.]]> 2008-10-22T22:52:01-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/teddy_p_in_the_place_to_be/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/teddy_p_in_the_place_to_be/#When:22:47:01Z Ropeadope digital star teddy presberg broke out strong with his ropeadope debut and the press confirms the greatness. read up here and here dope teddy podcast here more? how about this and that. and a radio splat.  Ropeadope digital star teddy presberg broke out strong with his ropeadope debut and the press confirms the greatness. read up here and here dope teddy podcast here more? how about this and that. and a radio splat. ]]> 2008-10-22T22:47:01-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/read_me_a_one_sentence_story/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/read_me_a_one_sentence_story/#When:01:47:00Z If only the rest of the world would adhere to the premise of one sentence simplicity.  read 100 stories in under an hour here.   If only the rest of the world would adhere to the premise of one sentence simplicity.  read 100 stories in under an hour here.  ]]> 2008-10-22T01:47:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/sausage_vs_sausage/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/sausage_vs_sausage/#When:01:43:00Z Red Tettemer has created a "sausage vs sausage" foosball game for their client Hatfield Quality Meats. Art directed by Todd Taylor and designed by Jaimi Steen it's a fully functional foosball table will be used at live events and sponsorships - it pits polish sausages against Italian sausage so that the fennel-fans may duke it out with the kielbasa pork posse.   Red Tettemer has created a "sausage vs sausage" foosball game for their client Hatfield Quality Meats. Art directed by Todd Taylor and designed by Jaimi Steen it's a fully functional foosball table will be used at live events and sponsorships - it pits polish sausages against Italian sausage so that the fennel-fans may duke it out with the kielbasa pork posse.  ]]> 2008-10-22T01:43:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/smack_that_shit/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/smack_that_shit/#When:01:35:00Z Somehow smacking this dude around made me feel slightly better about myself.   Somehow smacking this dude around made me feel slightly better about myself.  ]]> 2008-10-22T01:35:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/daptone_family_fundraiser_for_obama/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/daptone_family_fundraiser_for_obama/#When:01:28:00Z My second favorite record label in the world is throwing a fundraiser for obama this thursday (10/23) in brooklyn.   it's the entire daptone family featuring naomi shelton & the gospel queens plus the budos band...and some other VERY special guests from the Daptone stable will perform.  Daptone Family DJ's The Honeydripper, Tommy "TNT" Brenneck, and Neal Sugarman will spin.  It will be a great night of dancing, drinking and supporting change this country needs. more info here.   My second favorite record label in the world is throwing a fundraiser for obama this thursday (10/23) in brooklyn.   it's the entire daptone family featuring naomi shelton & the gospel queens plus the budos band...and some other VERY special guests from the Daptone stable will perform.  Daptone Family DJ's The Honeydripper, Tommy "TNT" Brenneck, and Neal Sugarman will spin.  It will be a great night of dancing, drinking and supporting change this country needs. more info here.  ]]> 2008-10-22T01:28:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/carlon_at_cmj/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/carlon_at_cmj/#When:14:37:00Z Awwwwwwwwwwwww yea. carlon puts the "c" in cmj tomorrow (10/22) at the trash bar. admission is free  with that cmj badge (here that david chaitt? a free show with your cmj badge!) and there's free drinks (not a misprint) from 8-9pm.  get up and get down - it's carlon at the cmj!   Awwwwwwwwwwwww yea. carlon puts the "c" in cmj tomorrow (10/22) at the trash bar. admission is free  with that cmj badge (here that david chaitt? a free show with your cmj badge!) and there's free drinks (not a misprint) from 8-9pm.  get up and get down - it's carlon at the cmj!  ]]> 2008-10-21T14:37:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/spreadsheet_escape/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/spreadsheet_escape/#When:14:31:00Z This one goes out to my accountant scott - the ultimate in geek games - spreadsheet escape.  Slide your block from spreadsheet cell to cell as you try to reach the exit.   This one goes out to my accountant scott - the ultimate in geek games - spreadsheet escape.  Slide your block from spreadsheet cell to cell as you try to reach the exit.  ]]> 2008-10-21T14:31:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/dread_scott_is_hot/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/dread_scott_is_hot/#When:14:27:01Z Next Tuesday continues the special run of shows by ropeadope's latest addition - the Dred Scott Trio. DST plays is playing at the Rockwood this month to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of this weekly gig.  says dred: "The first two Tuesdays were PACKED. Had a lot of fun playing with a string section and the Rene Risque show (complete with introduction by Moby) was amazing. We hope you can join us this Tuesday when we take a left turn and have the honor of sharing the stage with Bill McHenry, a tenor saxophonist, fresh off his most  recent week at the Village Vanguard, who you do not want to miss"    Next Tuesday continues the special run of shows by ropeadope's latest addition - the Dred Scott Trio. DST plays is playing at the Rockwood this month to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of this weekly gig.  says dred: "The first two Tuesdays were PACKED. Had a lot of fun playing with a string section and the Rene Risque show (complete with introduction by Moby) was amazing. We hope you can join us this Tuesday when we take a left turn and have the honor of sharing the stage with Bill McHenry, a tenor saxophonist, fresh off his most  recent week at the Village Vanguard, who you do not want to miss"   ]]> 2008-10-21T14:27:01-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/clown_drummer_monday/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/clown_drummer_monday/#When:02:22:00Z Really not sure what to make of this day?  the 20th day of october? another monday? another week?  follow the clown drummer.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8Me0pxI5Ik&eurl=   Really not sure what to make of this day?  the 20th day of october? another monday? another week?  follow the clown drummer.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8Me0pxI5Ik&eurl=  ]]> 2008-10-20T02:22:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/5_record_of_the_day_copperopolis/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/5_record_of_the_day_copperopolis/#When:02:08:00Z Charlie hunter's final ropeadope recording was also the last recording of the charlie hunter trio featuring john ellis (horns and wurlitzer) and derrek phillips (drums). most agree that this album was their finest. go back, fall back, waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay back  to where it all began. charlie hunter's copperopolis for only $5.   Charlie hunter's final ropeadope recording was also the last recording of the charlie hunter trio featuring john ellis (horns and wurlitzer) and derrek phillips (drums). most agree that this album was their finest. go back, fall back, waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay back  to where it all began. charlie hunter's copperopolis for only $5.  ]]> 2008-10-20T02:08:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/rip_levi_stubbs/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/rip_levi_stubbs/#When:02:00:00Z Levi Stubbs, 72, the rough-but-soulful lead singer of the Four Tops, which became one of the harmonically dazzling Motown vocal groups of the 1960s  died Oct. 17 at his home in Detroit.  it was clear that stubbs always had one of the greatest voices in pop music history, but a singer is only as good as the songs and in this case the combination of Stubbs, the other Tops and the Motown songwriting stable created the perfect storm,  an unstoppable musical force that goes down in history as one of the greatest of all times. listen to bernadette - by the four tops, old fashioned man here and you all already know that baby i need your lovin as levi stubbs lives on. Levi Stubbs, 72, the rough-but-soulful lead singer of the Four Tops, which became one of the harmonically dazzling Motown vocal groups of the 1960s  died Oct. 17 at his home in Detroit.  it was clear that stubbs always had one of the greatest voices in pop music history, but a singer is only as good as the songs and in this case the combination of Stubbs, the other Tops and the Motown songwriting stable created the perfect storm,  an unstoppable musical force that goes down in history as one of the greatest of all times. listen to bernadette - by the four tops, old fashioned man here and you all already know that baby i need your lovin as levi stubbs lives on.]]> 2008-10-20T02:00:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/yo_gabba_gabbba/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/yo_gabba_gabbba/#When:01:31:00Z I have little kids, that's why i watch yogabbagabba.  but i always thought, if i was a stoner in college and stumbled upon this shit, it could become cult like.  bonus points with biz' beat of the day. and just like you there's a party in my tummy a new cd soundtrack featuring some really dope music by really dope musicians by clicking here.    I have little kids, that's why i watch yogabbagabba.  but i always thought, if i was a stoner in college and stumbled upon this shit, it could become cult like.  bonus points with biz' beat of the day. and just like you there's a party in my tummy a new cd soundtrack featuring some really dope music by really dope musicians by clicking here.   ]]> 2008-10-20T01:31:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/5_album_of_the_day_the_word/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/5_album_of_the_day_the_word/#When:02:08:00Z Who'dathunk that the word would go on to become one of my top 3 instrumental rock records (lordy lordy lordy does it rock) of all time.  to hear it now is like hearing it for the very frist time, always fresh, always mind-bending, heart-soaring, spirits shining, guitars shireeeeeeeding.  and i see her here for only $5 and say that if you have an extra $20, why not by 4 of them and start your holiday shopping early? original pressing includes liner notes by medeski and taylor cruthers photography of a young robert randolph. get it here for five.   Who'dathunk that the word would go on to become one of my top 3 instrumental rock records (lordy lordy lordy does it rock) of all time.  to hear it now is like hearing it for the very frist time, always fresh, always mind-bending, heart-soaring, spirits shining, guitars shireeeeeeeding.  and i see her here for only $5 and say that if you have an extra $20, why not by 4 of them and start your holiday shopping early? original pressing includes liner notes by medeski and taylor cruthers photography of a young robert randolph. get it here for five.  ]]> 2008-10-17T02:08:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/we_want_your_podcasts_please/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/we_want_your_podcasts_please/#When:02:05:00Z The network is expanding. the shows must go on. how you cast? me cast? podcast?  let's cast. send us something - a 60 minute mix of whatever, however, forever.  got sumpin' to share? hit me please right here and we can make mad-pod-cast-love for the whole world to see (and hear!).    The network is expanding. the shows must go on. how you cast? me cast? podcast?  let's cast. send us something - a 60 minute mix of whatever, however, forever.  got sumpin' to share? hit me please right here and we can make mad-pod-cast-love for the whole world to see (and hear!).   ]]> 2008-10-17T02:05:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/stick_it_in_the_slot/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/stick_it_in_the_slot/#When:02:02:00Z SanDisk announced that they will be selling slotMusic, a way for musicians to put their tunes on microSD cards. The card can have 1GB of memory, and can play back music up to 320 kilobytes per second from various major label major whores. Not only are there some tunes there, but it can have a video by the artist as well. dig it. SanDisk announced that they will be selling slotMusic, a way for musicians to put their tunes on microSD cards. The card can have 1GB of memory, and can play back music up to 320 kilobytes per second from various major label major whores. Not only are there some tunes there, but it can have a video by the artist as well. dig it.]]> 2008-10-17T02:02:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/5_record_of_the_day_dirty_dozen_funeral_for_a_friend/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/5_record_of_the_day_dirty_dozen_funeral_for_a_friend/#When:04:05:00Z Anthony "tuba fats" lacen left this world in january of 2004. a founding member of the dirty dozen brass band, his life is honored with an eternal jazz funeral. created & performed by the dirty dozen brass band. "funeral for a friend" was a tribute to one of our their closet friends, & to all of yours too. an inspiring mix of gospel, blues & new orleans swing that will celebrate death...through life. get it right here for five bucks. Anthony "tuba fats" lacen left this world in january of 2004. a founding member of the dirty dozen brass band, his life is honored with an eternal jazz funeral. created & performed by the dirty dozen brass band. "funeral for a friend" was a tribute to one of our their closet friends, & to all of yours too. an inspiring mix of gospel, blues & new orleans swing that will celebrate death...through life. get it right here for five bucks.]]> 2008-10-16T04:05:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/an_essential_listening_experience/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/an_essential_listening_experience/#When:03:49:00Z Four years ago the university of pennyslvania's radio station WXPN began an annual listener countdown. It started in 2004 with the 885 Greatest Songs; in 2005 they did the 885 Greatest Albums; 2006 brought the 885 Greatest Artists and last year they did the 885 Most Memorable Musical Moments. this year? it's The 885 Essential XPN Songs. Four years ago the university of pennyslvania's radio station WXPN began an annual listener countdown. It started in 2004 with the 885 Greatest Songs; in 2005 they did the 885 Greatest Albums; 2006 brought the 885 Greatest Artists and last year they did the 885 Most Memorable Musical Moments. this year? it's The 885 Essential XPN Songs.]]> 2008-10-16T03:49:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/z_trip_obama_mix_tape/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/z_trip_obama_mix_tape/#When:01:25:01Z Some things need no explanation. click here and get it.   Some things need no explanation. click here and get it.  ]]> 2008-10-15T01:25:01-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/the_sun/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/the_sun/#When:01:22:00Z The Sun is now in the quietest phase of its 11-year activity cycle, the solar minimum - in fact, it has been unusually quiet this year - with over 200 days so far with no observed sunspots. The solar wind has also dropped to its lowest levels in 50 years. Scientists are unsure of the significance of this unusual calm, but are continually monitoring our closest star with an array of telescopes and satellites. Seen below are some recent images of the Sun in more active times. (21 photos total) The Sun is now in the quietest phase of its 11-year activity cycle, the solar minimum - in fact, it has been unusually quiet this year - with over 200 days so far with no observed sunspots. The solar wind has also dropped to its lowest levels in 50 years. Scientists are unsure of the significance of this unusual calm, but are continually monitoring our closest star with an array of telescopes and satellites. Seen below are some recent images of the Sun in more active times. (21 photos total)]]> 2008-10-15T01:22:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/5_cd_of_the_day_scratch/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/5_cd_of_the_day_scratch/#When:00:50:00Z Scratch my ass. just take the cd. give me $5, i'll pay for shipping. you're buying history (and truth!) with this lost hip-hop classic. sounds just as fresh today as it did 6 years ago. guests from every shade of the roots crew shining light on this, the world's first true beatbox record featuring jill scott, bilal, black thought, malik b, rich medina, dice raw, flo brown & other surprises. go on, click here it's only five bucks. Scratch my ass. just take the cd. give me $5, i'll pay for shipping. you're buying history (and truth!) with this lost hip-hop classic. sounds just as fresh today as it did 6 years ago. guests from every shade of the roots crew shining light on this, the world's first true beatbox record featuring jill scott, bilal, black thought, malik b, rich medina, dice raw, flo brown & other surprises. go on, click here it's only five bucks.]]> 2008-10-14T00:50:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/teddy_in_the_bush_tuesday/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/teddy_in_the_bush_tuesday/#When:00:48:00Z A teddy in the bush, a teddy in the bush, high ho the derio a teddy in the bush. A teddy in the bush, a teddy in the bush, high ho the derio a teddy in the bush.]]> 2008-10-14T00:48:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/rad_tv_ishah_janssen_faith_part4/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/rad_tv_ishah_janssen_faith_part4/#When:00:45:01Z We're still keeping the lights strong as danny powell serves up the film noir with another interfaith, intergalactic insight into the mind of real artists. here in ishah janssen - faith part 4 Ishah offers some fascinating insight into how she balances her life and what happens when she works jobs that aren't creatively satisfying. We're still keeping the lights strong as danny powell serves up the film noir with another interfaith, intergalactic insight into the mind of real artists. here in ishah janssen - faith part 4 Ishah offers some fascinating insight into how she balances her life and what happens when she works jobs that aren't creatively satisfying.]]> 2008-10-14T00:45:01-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/5_cd_of_the_day_yameem/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/5_cd_of_the_day_yameem/#When:02:34:00Z You slept on yameen? the ropeadope dope rope that reeled in big fish last spring? it's hip-hop that bounces beyond genre and straight into that elusive next level. thumping bass lines laced with scratches, raw vocals and bliss. a surprise lurks behind every beat; a twist, a turn and what have you learned? That Yameen is the next generation of hip-hop pioneers.  get it here for only $5.  You slept on yameen? the ropeadope dope rope that reeled in big fish last spring? it's hip-hop that bounces beyond genre and straight into that elusive next level. thumping bass lines laced with scratches, raw vocals and bliss. a surprise lurks behind every beat; a twist, a turn and what have you learned? That Yameen is the next generation of hip-hop pioneers.  get it here for only $5. ]]> 2008-10-13T02:34:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/free_albums_free_albums/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/free_albums_free_albums/#When:02:32:00Z This post is as simple as it sounds - lots and lots and lots of albums (of all styles, sounds and sizes) available for free right here. This post is as simple as it sounds - lots and lots and lots of albums (of all styles, sounds and sizes) available for free right here.]]> 2008-10-13T02:32:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/vicarious_monday/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/vicarious_monday/#When:02:28:03Z You are chained to this stupid computer and want to spread your wings and fly? get into adam kimmel presents claremont hd  a rad (online) skateboard short film that will make you feel like flying. worth taking a ride despite the long annoying load and the long annoying conversation with the dude in the truck. You are chained to this stupid computer and want to spread your wings and fly? get into adam kimmel presents claremont hd  a rad (online) skateboard short film that will make you feel like flying. worth taking a ride despite the long annoying load and the long annoying conversation with the dude in the truck.]]> 2008-10-13T02:28:03-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/red_bull_radio/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/red_bull_radio/#When:02:26:00Z Fantastic podcasts, redunkulous mixes (dj krush, little dragon, choloe, ppp and more.), all for free, all the time. dive into red bull radio. Fantastic podcasts, redunkulous mixes (dj krush, little dragon, choloe, ppp and more.), all for free, all the time. dive into red bull radio.]]> 2008-10-13T02:26:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/the_5_experiment/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/the_5_experiment/#When:04:10:01Z Crazy to think that the philadelphia experiment is already "old" - a classic in every sense of the word.  we billed it as the next movement  in jazz and at the time....it was. brother questlove laying it down on drums with his high school buddy christian mcbride on bass and classical genius uri caine on keys.   special guest spots by pat martino on guitar?  certifiably redunkulous.  and the best selling record in ropeadope history (true).   and now its yours for only five bucks plus (and free shipping!).  click here to snatch it up, click here to get it on vinyl. Crazy to think that the philadelphia experiment is already "old" - a classic in every sense of the word.  we billed it as the next movement  in jazz and at the time....it was. brother questlove laying it down on drums with his high school buddy christian mcbride on bass and classical genius uri caine on keys.   special guest spots by pat martino on guitar?  certifiably redunkulous.  and the best selling record in ropeadope history (true).   and now its yours for only five bucks plus (and free shipping!).  click here to snatch it up, click here to get it on vinyl.]]> 2008-10-10T04:10:01-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/npr_streams_dylans_tell_tale_signs/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/npr_streams_dylans_tell_tale_signs/#When:03:51:00Z Tell Tale Signs covers Dylan's past 20 years, a period that produced the albums Time Out of Mind, Love and Theft, Modern Times and Oh Mercy and offers a rare glimpse into Dylan's creative process, with alternate takes that show the evolution of his work, as his songs take shape lyrically and musically.  listen to it in full right here, pick up tell tale signs here.   Tell Tale Signs covers Dylan's past 20 years, a period that produced the albums Time Out of Mind, Love and Theft, Modern Times and Oh Mercy and offers a rare glimpse into Dylan's creative process, with alternate takes that show the evolution of his work, as his songs take shape lyrically and musically.  listen to it in full right here, pick up tell tale signs here.  ]]> 2008-10-10T03:51:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/obamonos_con_migo/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/obamonos_con_migo/#When:03:45:01Z My boy jose conde is like the new-jack-prince of salsa's underground. watch him flex (and listen to the gorgeous lyrics) of his obama inspired video "Respondele a Obama" which you can watch in full here and you know that song is dope - get the mp3  (compressed) for free here   My boy jose conde is like the new-jack-prince of salsa's underground. watch him flex (and listen to the gorgeous lyrics) of his obama inspired video "Respondele a Obama" which you can watch in full here and you know that song is dope - get the mp3  (compressed) for free here  ]]> 2008-10-10T03:45:01-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/jazz_covers/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/jazz_covers/#When:01:28:00Z Fantastic new book release by taschen that moves right to the top of my holiday wish list,  JAZZ COVERS.  Features a broad selection of jazz record covers from the 1940s through the early 1990s. Each cover is accompanied by with a fact sheet listing performer and album name, art director, photographer, illustrator, year, label, and more. Special features for jazz lovers include a top-10 favorite records list by leading jazz DJs King Britt, Michael McFadden, Gilles Peterson, Andre Torres, and Rainer Trüby, as well as interviews with legendary jazz personalities Rudy Van Gelder, Creed Taylor and Ashley Kahn. simply divine.  Fantastic new book release by taschen that moves right to the top of my holiday wish list,  JAZZ COVERS.  Features a broad selection of jazz record covers from the 1940s through the early 1990s. Each cover is accompanied by with a fact sheet listing performer and album name, art director, photographer, illustrator, year, label, and more. Special features for jazz lovers include a top-10 favorite records list by leading jazz DJs King Britt, Michael McFadden, Gilles Peterson, Andre Torres, and Rainer Trüby, as well as interviews with legendary jazz personalities Rudy Van Gelder, Creed Taylor and Ashley Kahn. simply divine. ]]> 2008-10-09T01:28:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/old_photos/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/old_photos/#When:00:32:00Z Found a great blog that features a random old picture of the day and, under the present economic darkness, was struck by this section spotlighting the great depression. Found a great blog that features a random old picture of the day and, under the present economic darkness, was struck by this section spotlighting the great depression.]]> 2008-10-09T00:32:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/dred_scott_trio_nyc/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/dred_scott_trio_nyc/#When:05:46:00Z Dred Scott blows jazz that makes my head bob (and my heart soar) Hear them roar in NYC all month as they get blunted and stunted at the coolest venue you 'aint even seen - the rockwood music hall. worth the call, up to nyc anytime. dig in here and view the showtimes. free mp3 for reading the whole blurb. Dred Scott blows jazz that makes my head bob (and my heart soar) Hear them roar in NYC all month as they get blunted and stunted at the coolest venue you 'aint even seen - the rockwood music hall. worth the call, up to nyc anytime. dig in here and view the showtimes. free mp3 for reading the whole blurb.]]> 2008-10-08T05:46:00-05:00 http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/palin_hates_america/ http://www.ropeadope.com/archives/article/palin_hates_america/#When:05:43:00Z Imagine if the Obamas had hooked up with a violently anti-American group in league with the government of Iran. Imagine if the Obamas had hooked up with a violently anti-American group in league with the government of Iran.]]> 2008-10-08T05:43:00-05:00