This One Goes to 11!

I watched one of the best put together mockumentary last night. It stars Micheal McKean, Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer. It was released in 1984, ran for 1 hour and 23 minutes and is rated R. What is this wonderful, marvelous and juicy show? THIS IS SPINAL TAP! Spinal Tap is the brain child of director Rob Reiner and most of the actors portraying the lead characters.

Spinal Tap Line Up:
David St. Hubbins (Vocals/Rythm Guitar)- Micheal McKean
Nigel Tufnel (Lead Guitar) - Christopher Guest
Derek Smalls (Bass) - Harry Shearer
Mick Shrimpton (Drums) - R.J. Parnell (Drummer for Atomic Rooster)
Viv Savage (Keyboards) - David Kaff

This is a movie following the band on another American tour and the issues and problems that may arise. The tour schedule looked something like this...
New York
Philadelphia
Boston - Cancelled "That's ok, Boston isn't a big school town anyway".
Atlanta
Durham, NC
Memphis - Cancelled, still arguing over the cover of new album
St. Louis - Cancelled
Kansas City - Cancelled
Des Moines - Cancelled
Milwaukee
Chicago
Cleveland
Seattle - For an Army base mixer...
This movie strikes out at every stereotype that has to do with heavy metal and rock and roll. From the over powering girlfriend, to the useless manager, to struggles with in the band and groupies. It is worth a watch, I recommend it highly if you have a sense of humor and you like metal music, there is quite a bit of that and honestly its not too bad. I give this movie 3.5/5 stars.

Last night, I also went to my eldest daughters fall concert. I have to say I love the way concerts get better as the kids get older as far as singing ability goes. I will say however that they are not as amusing as when they are little. When they are little they are so excited just to get up there and so excited to be a part of it. Sure the singing has much to be desired, but, it's cute. Now, they don't smile, they act as if they would rather have red hot pokers stuck under their fingernails then be there making the wonderful sounds they can now make. I wish that children could see how great they have it now, they would smile a whole lot more.

I have accepted a role working with the Artista! Players for a show on December 7/8/9. Check out the show Irish/Italian Wedding - A Climate for Murder. I will be playing the father of the bride Mickey O'Shannahan. This is a murder mystery and a dinner theater. So please come check it out.

Coming up in January the local group of gaming kids I work with are putting on EverCon 13! See what is in store for you here. It will be 2 days of the most exciting gaming in the area, not to mention vendors, artists and more. January 11th 6pm to 10pm and January 12th 8am - 10pm. Come on out.

Until Tomorrow...
Jaxion