Monthly Archives: August 2008

State of Bass

Posted on August 12, 2008 by Max Sidman

I’m a bass player (if you couldn’t tell from the subtle references to bass — Charles Mingus and David Wm. Sims — in the masthead graphic at the top of the page), and though I’m certainly no virtuoso or bass … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Rest of Your Life…

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Max Sidman

I dropped out of my regular existence last in the middle of last week. I stopped going to work, I stopped returning phone calls, canceled a reservation at a hotel up north for this past Saturday, barely saw the light … Continue reading →

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The Stooges' Gear got Gaffled

Posted on August 5, 2008 by Max Sidman

Iggy & The Stooges are on tour right now, and yesterday in Montreal, Canada, some fucking goontard stole their van, which was packed with all their gear. This is the worst thing that can happen to a band, and before … Continue reading →

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Net Neutrality: Pass It On…

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Max Sidman

Please don’t let the Internet turn into the television, radio or newspaper. Tell everyone you know about the importance of Net Neutrality. Thanks.

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Ovipositor Recording Session

Posted on August 2, 2008 by Max Sidman

I play bass in an Oakland three-piece rock band called Ovipositor. I guess it qualifies as an indie rock band, though that term makes me cringe these days. The music we make is not qualified by tight pants, lip piercings, … Continue reading →

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The 40 Oz Show: 08.01.08…

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Max Sidman

It’s time for another exciting edition of The 40 Oz Show, this week featuring hot new tracks from David Banner, Conceit, and Grip Grand, as well as classics from The D.O.C., J-Zone, Motion Man and a bunch more. You can … Continue reading →

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