Thursday, January 31, 2008
Labels: cameraphone, wtf
Saturday, December 15, 2007
It was not snowing when we got to the mall. When we left, it was nearly a "blizzard". Yes, we were there that early.
Labels: cameraphone, out and about
Saturday, November 03, 2007
This disco ball is hanging on the second floor of Bromwell's on 4th Street. They had an open house on Saturday. G and I stopped in to see the remodel and expansion they had recently completed. It look great of course. We met the owner and had a nice conversation about downtown - something that has been coming up in conversation a lot lately. Funny how that is.
Labels: cameraphone, downtown, out and about
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Who in the hell would do this to an Eames Lounger? Hopefully, the leather was beyond repair and they replaced it to match the curtains in the room. Nope, still unacceptable. I'll have to check it out and see if it's a authentic lounge... In passing on my way to work this morning, it looked real - but I need a second look.
Labels: cameraphone, DWR, I'm a nerd, wtf
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Labels: cameraphone, out and about, wtf
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
After sitting in on Debbbie Millman's "Design Matters" interview with John Foster at the Art Academy in OTR, I walked over to Vine street on my way home. It had been a while since I had walked around over there (I lived nearby in 2001-02) and it's amazing the transformation that has taken place. Though I had always heard about the city's intent to clean up that area and make business more viable there, I had to actually see happen to believe. There is still a lot of work to be done, but the change so far is great. The above photo is facing northwest at 12th and Vine. The store front in the photo is going to be MiCa 12v and is opening next Friday, November 2. There used to be a little crumby convenient store in that space that didn't sell milk. I'm sure they sold plenty of other things out of that spot, if you know what I mean.
So, I just have to say that my confidence in OTR is coming back around. I certainly knew of its potential while living there, it just seemed pretty far off at the time. Seeing this, and hearing about the support that the proposed city street car is getting, I'm excited.
Labels: cameraphone, downtown, OTR
Monday, October 22, 2007
At the Taft Theatre. Great show! I saw The Black Crowes a few times in high school/college on accident - they were at festivals I went to, so I didn't directly go to see them. Always enjoyed their show. G is a fan and since this show was a mere two blocks from our place, I figured it would be a good one to get to. They certainly didn't disappoint.
Great moment during the show: some ass throws a beer bottle on stage in the direction of Chris Robinson. He totally stops the show right there and says they won't play again unless dude is kicked out. Folks in the crowd fingered him out and he was booted quickly. Not much of a story, but it was pretty awesome to see. The Crowes turned it up a notch after that and blew the doors off the rest of the show.
Cincinnati band, The Buffalo Killers, opened the show. Photo.
So, as usual, here are my shitty camera phone photos...
Setlist
Virtue and Vice
Jam -> Black Moon Creeping
Gone
Cypress Tree
Ballad In Urgency ->
Wiser Time
My Morning Song
Good Friday
Coming Home
Sometimes Salvation
Jealous Again
Jam -> Thorn In My Pride
- encore -
Oh Well
Great moment during the show: some ass throws a beer bottle on stage in the direction of Chris Robinson. He totally stops the show right there and says they won't play again unless dude is kicked out. Folks in the crowd fingered him out and he was booted quickly. Not much of a story, but it was pretty awesome to see. The Crowes turned it up a notch after that and blew the doors off the rest of the show.
Cincinnati band, The Buffalo Killers, opened the show. Photo.
So, as usual, here are my shitty camera phone photos...
Setlist
Virtue and Vice
Jam -> Black Moon Creeping
Gone
Cypress Tree
Ballad In Urgency ->
Wiser Time
My Morning Song
Good Friday
Coming Home
Sometimes Salvation
Jealous Again
Jam -> Thorn In My Pride
- encore -
Oh Well
Labels: cameraphone, concert
Cincinnati band, The Buffalo Killers, opened up for The Black Crowes on their tour stop in Cincinnati.
Labels: cameraphone, concert
Sunday, October 21, 2007
G and I saw this bad boy happen while walking near out condo downtown. The kids in the Audi flew through a red light and slammed into the cab. Everyone was okay. The cabby took the worst of it. I think he hit his face on the steering wheel - there was no airbag. Some fire fighters were soon on the scene and cleaned him up. The kids made it out without a scratch. As fast as they all were going, it amazing that everyone was okay.
Labels: cameraphone, wreck, wtf
Monday, October 08, 2007
Looking up on Vine street, in front of The Christian Science Reading Room. I would love to see those floors above street level converted to condos - look at those bay windows. Plus, a great location right next to Fountain Square.
Labels: cameraphone, downtown, out and about
Saturday, October 06, 2007
G and I headed up to the ol' C-Bus to catch Arcade Fire with LCD Soundsytem. What a fantastic show! I was expecting a great one - and got that and more. Hope to see them again in a few years. I guess this show was the second-to-last in the tour and they are off to record a new album next year. Sweet! Here are some shitty cameraphone photos... enjoy!
Labels: cameraphone, concert
Sunday, September 16, 2007
I'm really glad that Chad got a chance to jump into the Dawg Pound after a touchdown in Cleveland today. Good thing we had Tivo - got a chance to see that mega-finger directed toward Chad after the leap. Nice! Chad also got a beer or two poured on him. Chad knew what he was getting into though. How would have this turned out for Chad in 1988 or '89? Much worse, for sure.
Labels: bengals, cameraphone
Labels: bengals, cameraphone
Friday, September 14, 2007
Above is one of my favorite little guys from More Happy Than Sad. Lots of great art, people and beer last night. Congrats to Chris, Keith and Rob on a job well done. There ultra-talented individuals, for sure.
More mobile photos can be found on Gina's blog as well as Paul's. We had the event well covered... from a photoblogging perspective, at least.
Video:
Labels: cameraphone, Gallery Show, out and about, video, warnick
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
At the Newport in Columbus. Fun show. Not quite as tight as I thought they would be, but fun. I'm not sure they have a song that I don't like. That's pretty good.
Mr. Warnick did the poster for the show. It's a nice limited edition silkscreen and you can get one for yourself here real soon.
Labels: cameraphone, concert, warnick
Friday, September 07, 2007
This is the last cup of crappy vending machine coffee I will drink here at the Enquirer. My last day is today and after over seven years I embark on a new path starting on Monday. It's a good feeling. Though there a lot of folks that that I will miss, there is a lot to look forward to in the future. Besides, I am only moving across the street, so I can still head down to Snappy Tomato Pizza for the buffet with those guys every once in a while.
Labels: cameraphone, last day
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
This dude was a trip. There are so many things to cover with this one... I will just have to do it in list form.
- No shirt
- Pirate hat
- Pirate hook thing for hand... with no hook
- Yelled "Bugh" a lot
- Struck the Captain Morgan pose quite a few times
- Gave Rob a high-five
and...
- The only person at a baseball game I have ever seen catch a foul ball and throw it back on the field. WHAT? Who does that? Apparently, this guy does.
BUGH! BUGH!
Labels: cameraphone, reds, wtf
Sunday, September 02, 2007
More photos from our trip to Bend, OR can be seen right here. Enjoy.
Labels: cameraphone, horsies, photos
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Labels: cameraphone, mr. redlegs, reds
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Mr. Redlegs paid our section a visit last night while the Reds came back twice to beat the Braves and even their series at a game a piece. I got the pleasure of going to the game with DC. He's got his hands full at home with the kids, so it was a treat that he was able to attend.
Tonight! A bobblehead night for the Reds. I'll be heading down, but probably for just an inning or too. G and I have to get the condo ready for some guests tomorrow night. I mention that because there will be more to that story later. Until then...
Labels: cameraphone, mr. redlegs, reds
Saturday, August 18, 2007
It was a nice treat to see the Bengals preseason game tonight. We got word about the tickets on Friday, so it was a bit of a last minute thing. Nothing too exciting happened, and as I write, it looks like we are going to lose (4:42 left in the 4th). We have a long run early tomorow morning, so we took off in the middle of the 3rd quater. Time to hit the sack...
Labels: bengals, cameraphone
Friday, August 17, 2007
G and I got the hook-up on some Western & Southern Financial ATP tickets for Friday night. The hook-up actually came from W&S too - nice! We watched the match between James Blake and Sam Querry. It was neat to see both of those guys slugging it out, but it didn't hold our attention enough to stick around for the whole match.
More sports on tap the next few days. Tonight we are headed to the Bengals' pre-season game against the Saints. Tuesday I'll be headed to the Reds game... and probably Wednesday night as well since it's Brennamania at the stadium!! They will be giving away Marty and Thom bobbleheads that night. I can't resist.
Labels: cameraphone, out and about
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
I didn't get any photos of Chris Gliebe's show friday night, But Rob and I headed to the gallery on monday to look at it all again. Above is a quick shot of a few of the smaller pieces at the show. All amazing, of course.
Labels: cameraphone, warnick
Friday, August 10, 2007
It's been a few days, but I have to finally update this post with my thoughts on the night.
Yowza!
I've never caught a band two nights in a row. Not even Pearl Jam, folks! The Silversun Pickups do a great show, night in and night out. They showed back to back when I saw them - and this was just off the heels of their Lollapalooza performance, which was likely pretty intense for them. The show Friday night at the Southgate House ended up being sold out with folks hanging out on the steps in front with signs begging for tickets. It was a hot show, folks! Indy the night before was crowded, but not sold out. these guys have been picking up fans all year and it shows. Their set at Southgate House last year opening for Film School was sparsely attended. Damn, I wish I was there! I ended up hearing about them the next day from my friend Amy.
Video (crappy) from the show:
• Well Thought Out Twinkles
• Little Lover's So Polite
Before the show, I headed to Chris Gliebe's gallery opening at Feralmade. He has some absolutely fantastic work there - tons of robot stuff!! When I showed up just after the doors opened at 7pm, half his work was sold. By the end of the night all but two pieces were spoken for. I'm sure they will be snagged before the end of the show next month. I got a chance to speak with Chris, and he seemed like a fantastic guy and signed the his Fatcap toy that I bought at the show. Too bad I ended up smudging it before I even got back to the car!
Labels: cameraphone, concert
Monday, July 30, 2007
A big ol' barge crossing under the John A. Roebling Cincinnati Suspension Bridge.
Labels: cameraphone
Friday, July 20, 2007
On Friday night, I just happen to run into my Grandmother (Gran) while I was walking home from work. She was catching the bus back home from spending the day at the zoo. Her transfer was downtown, and on the street I walk home on. So, of course, I offer her a ride home. It's been a while since I have seen her so it was great to catch up on things.
G and I take her back home to Ludlow and stop in to say hi to my grandfather (Papaw) who was having a jam session with fellas that he's been playing with most of his life. We sat in on their session and really enjoyed it. The photo above was from the session, taken in the basement. The same basement that not only my brother and I played in as kids, but also my mom. They have owned this house for nearly 50 years.
Back to the music... Now, I have always known that Papaw was a pretty impressive musician, playing country-western and blues influenced music. He's got a great touch on the guitar and a pretty sweet voice. Though I've been around him all my life, I bet I can only recall 5-6 times I have sat their and watched him play. Knowing this, G and I sat and watched last night with great intent and really took it in. Though the guys were just having fun and not too worried about being tight, they were awesome to listen to. You could tell these guys have been playing together for years. Also, this photo only shows Papaw on the left with his friend, on the acoustic guitar. There are also four other musicians there, three guitar players and a fella on bass.
At one point, one of the guys (I am blanking on everyone's names!) offer his guitar to me to sit in. I can't play a lick of guitar, so I had to decline, and I have to say, I kinda hurt me inside. I really wished I could have joined in. I know Papaw would have really dug that. So... playing the guitar is being put on the life list :)
So, my point is... it was awesome. I got to see my grandfather in his element and really appreciate it. I know he appreciated us being down there and being fans. We truly were fans too. All because I just happened for run into Gran. I know it happened for a reason.
Labels: cameraphone, family
Thursday, June 14, 2007
From 525 row A seat 4.
Rob and got to another game this week. That makes 3 in-a-row for Rob and 4 straight for me. I don't think I've made it to more than two game in a row before. Fun.
This will be it on the baseball photos for now. G and I are headed to London tomorrow night, and Paris later next week. We'll not only be taking in the sights in Europe, but also going to the Pearl Jam show in London at Wembley Arena. We're pumped, for sure.
From what I understand, my mobile phone will work overseas and I should be able to send text and picture messages. So, I'll set up a Europe blog to post to and also post to my PJ photo blog during the show. Hopefully things will work well. It will cost a pretty penny per message, so I won't be pounding the messages like I usually do. Probably just a smattering of the scene.
Labels: cameraphone, europe, pearl jam, warnick
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
A pleasant evening with Rob, Gina, Paul & Dave. Too bad the Reds lost.
Labels: bobbleheads, cameraphone, clark, reds, warnick
Thursday, June 07, 2007
Okay, so... yeah. This show totally blew my mind. One of the coolest things I have ever seen. These guys have an unbelievadle amount of energy. Just unreal. Glad I went.
Labels: cameraphone, concert, wtf
Monday, June 04, 2007
Friday, June 01, 2007
My cheap sunglasses landed on the floor at Obryan's and blew up. They still seem good to go.
Labels: cameraphone, ego
Well, I guess not underage, but it rhymed. Good friends Gina and Paul (above) got engaged recently (while watching Sports Center) and had a party to celebrate. Tons of photos here, and more kick-ass photos of my and my one-lens, stylista approved CiN Stylista approved, fashion goggles.
BTW, don't even bother clicking on the link to Paul's blog. He doesn't update the damn thing. I'm not sure why he bothers. Plus, when he does bother, it's lame as hell.
Labels: cameraphone, ego, out and about
Sunday, May 27, 2007
You can check out more photos here.
Labels: cameraphone
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Ears are ringing. Still rocking out in my head. Time for bed.
Thanks to our special friends tonight: English Beat, Strawberry Humpcake, Weezer, Bronson Arroyo, and Matt Pinfield. I'm sure I missed a few. You all made the night memorable.
Labels: cameraphone, concert
Monday, April 30, 2007
The Cyclones are doing well in the playoffs, so I figured I would head down to a game while I still had the chance this year. They lost tonight, but I think they are still up 3-2 in the best of seven series against the Dayton Bommers. Back to Dayton for the last two games in the series. Hopefully they can grab another win, and keep going in the Kelly Cup playoffs. Here are a few photos from along the boards:
Labels: cameraphone, cyclones
