Random Thoughts for the Day

Why was John Lennon such a better song-writer than me?

When will La Parka begin appearing in WCW (LOG Time)?

I would dearly love to play with a full band at a campaign event for Hilary Clinton and play 'Woman is the Nigger of the World' just to see if they would all understand.

And then I would probably finish my set with 'Gimme Some Truth'


Can you guess I'm in another one of my Lennon phases?

Jeepers, Logan, You Sure Are Slow

I was perusing my collection of draft blogs that are yet to be posted, when I discovered the one posted underneath. Originally written on the 9th of November 2007, I have no idea why I did not publish it (maybe because it is a bit of a 'Na-na, na-na' kind of blog) but hopefully it will show people that I honestly have been thinking about my blog. Honest.

OLD BLOG BELOW!!!

I'm Sorry, Lou!

I"M BACK!!!

After quite the hiatus, I am returning. I've been aware that I haven't been blogging at all, but it wasn't until I received an email from the wonderful Louise that I realised the full magnitude of my slack behaviour. I logged in this morning to find that the last blog I actually posted was on September 27th! What is wrong with me?

Please be sure this was not intentional - I have still got 3 blogs in my draft folder that I just never finished and posted (the first was me continuing to make fun of churches and their love for rugby, the second was me relishing in the defeat of the All Blacks like so many world cups before, and of course the third was me declaring that I was through with not blogging and that I was back - of course that one's only half done. And this one almost ended up the same). In fact, I wanted to make a point after the last blogs to keep blogging, just so that certain people didn't think they had shut me down! You see, for those that aren't aware, my previous blogs regarding New Life churches preaching rugby to the masses caused quite a stir, and resulted in one church in particular almost calling for me to crucified! (though they gave me so much advertising it was quite ridiculous - my traffic that week went through the roof) I received a very angry phone call from one pastor in particular whose sense of self-importance led him to believe I was aiming most of my comments towards him, and who even had the audacity to call me a hypocrite because I was (in his mind) telling people not to watch rugby, when I listen to rock music which is all based on sex and drugs.

For the record, I have no problem with anyone in the world enjoying a game of rugby. I don't like it, but then I love pro-wrestling so what do I really care about violence? My issue was that instead of combating the worship that this country heaps upon our national rugby team, New Life churches (and no, Paul Bennetts, I'm not just saying Northwest New Life - I'm talking about all those cheesy churches in Christchurch that all declared they were going to play the rugby in their church) chose to say "Hey, you don't have to choose between rugby and church - you can have both in a nice friendly package, and make some use of our million dollar facilites!" and then place it under the guise of "community outreach". To me "outreach" is only genuine when you are actually doing something to help people, and I don't really see how watching rugby helps anyone unless they are allergic to their couch and their TV gives them hayfever. Especially when the only people really attending were the congregations of your churches.

Anyways it's 2 months later now and I'm sick of having to defend what I wrote; if you clowns still have problems please feel free to email me here

And while I did shut down my MySpace page (well, one of them - the music page is still up), there is no way I'll ever stop ranting and complaining about things. The drama that blog caused, while frustrating, is also amusing; it's kinda nice to know that I've still got the punk in me.

But the only reason I haven't been able to maintain all this constant blogging is very simple: my old boss returned and Julian's contract expired so now I actually have to do work again! And lots of it, too. I forgot what it's like to actually earn your income. And I've never really been one to blog at home, so I've just always forgotten about it...

And that's it. I've been awfully busy with music, recording and mixing a few tracks here and there... and I've been away a fair bit as always... not that you all care. Either way, I've realised that I've shown a terrible lack of commitment the last couple of months, so it's time I corrected my ways and got my blogging back in order.

OK well I am going away again tomorrow morning, so I will make sure the constant insanity returns with me.

Just Because I Am Polite Doesn't Mean I Want to Be Your Friend

I feel the need to reiterate something I stated many months ago:

I hate churches

Seriuosly, they are pants. But more than that, I hate the people involved in churches; from the "Pastors" right through to every stupid member of the congregation. I want you all to know that I hate you and your stupidity.

As my fans are aware, last year I left a church I had been attending for over a year, and soon after I left there came quite a ruckus due to some comments I made about that church and their pandering to the needs of rugby fans so they could get more people to help pay for their million dollar building. After that commotion, I decided to severe ties with all the clown shoes that attend that church as a way to preserve my sanity.

Recently, I had a slight change of heart and resumed contact with a few harmless people from that church, thinking "Yeah I'm sure this will be OK"


My, how wrong I was.


Like all good cultists, as soon as I begin having friendly online chit-chats with a couple of Northwesties, the rest soon follow with friend requests on Facebook and MySpace, invitations to events, etc...

Don't you people get it? Most of you chose loyalty to your church over me questioning some of their questionable actions (and some of you commited some even more questionable actions), so why would I want to hang out with any of you? I have better things to do with the very little spare time I have. Yes I've been chatting with Zeek, but that's because I trust his motives in life. And quite honestly, he is the only person aside from Alan Marshall that I would. The rest of you can just take your churchianity and keep as far away from me as possible.

I know the way you crazy cults work - you become friends with someone, talk about your wonderful church and then occassionaly hint that they should come check it out. Been there, done that and, unlike most pentecostal idiots, I didn't buy a freekin' t-shirt.

So to repeat, anyone from Northwest New Life Church that wants to talk to me or requests my friendship on an online network will be declined. Because I'm a nice guy. And I don't want anything to do with your "church"; it took me long enough to break free from your cult, and there is no way I would ever go back.

FREEEEEEEEDOM!!!


So yeah...

And don't worry, Monster Music Month of March has been fantastic so far. I do plan on posting on it all, but I want to do it in order and I don't have the photos from Jimmy Barnes/Tom Jones yet. Once I do, expect to be informed.

FINALLY Get Myself Sorted

Ever wanted to know why I haven't been blogging much over the last couple of months? No, it's not that I'm busy at work. I mean, yes I am busy at work, but these days I'm not too busy to blog. Well, actually, I am - but I am sure I could make time.

No, the real reason is that I intially set this blogger up using my hotmail account, which is pants and not an email account I use often. Nowadays I primarily use my gmail account, and in order to use blogger and access this blog I would have to log out of my gmail account and sign in to my hotmail account. That sort of thing annoys me and most people know that when something annoys me, I can't be bothered with it.

So finally I got around to setting my gmail account up with the blog. Hurrah. So look forward to more blogs coming your way.

2008 is the Year of Rock

It's good to know when you are going to rock.

I think the Gods of Music must have understood my suffering last year - being stuck in Christchurch meant I missed on many great concerts in 2007, like Justin Timberlake and The Cure. And even when I tried to make the effort to go up to Auckland to go see Christina Aguilera, she got sick and had to cancel. Oh well, I have a cool ticket that has her name on it...

But this year is already looking a million times better. First up, in 9 days is the long awaited Bon Jovi concert. Darn, I am excited about that one - nothing like a classic 80's glam rock band playing in a big stadium. Even if they sound more like a country rock band these days. But I missed out on their spectacular concert at Mt Smart in 1995*, so hopefully this will make amends for that.

Next up we have the return of two guys I also wanted to see live previously; Tom Jones and Jimmy Barnes. Seriously. I've grown up on both singer's music (especially Jimmy) and I did intend to go to Tom Jones' concert at the Civic a few years back, but I believe I ended up having a gig that night so couldn't attend. Bummer. And as for Jimmy... well, I've pretty much always been in the right place at the wrong time (or vice versa - whichever you would prefer). So when I was told that both men were performing in Napier at this year's annual Mission Bay Concert... well, it was a no brainer. That should be a lot of fun.

And then of course in Easter is the big Rock 2 Wellington festival. Makes the Big Day Out look like the big piece crap that it is. Getting to see Lordi, Alice Cooper and KISS - let alone on the same night - is just an opportunity I couldn't pass up. And though KISS may continue to use the awful Tommy Thayer as an awful Ace Frehley impersonator, I'm excited to see them live again after all these if for only one reason: God Gave Rock'n Roll to You. Of course, they didn't play songs like that on the reunion tour, and from what I've read it has become pretty much the guaranteed set closer with this line up so that will make it all worthwhile. That and Eric Singer on drums. I've said it before and I'll say it again, he gets mad respect for me for doing double duty that night (he also plays drums in Alice Cooper's touring band). Eric Singer is cool.

And aside from my gigs with The Sound Workshop that seem to be happening every so often (I don't really mind being flown up to Auckland every so often) I'm planning a kid ego show. Yes that's right. I'll confirm date and venue at a later time, but just keep it in mind.

Hi Lou :-)

New BLog for New Year (and no, BLog isn't a typo)

Yes that's right, for 2008 I will use the term BLog. It's more fun. And you love it.

So what does 2008 mean for the mighty LOGMAN?
For a start, no more lousy Facebook. I do like some of the fun features - please don't get me wrong. Just Log doesn't enjoy receiving 10 spam messages a day from people that he hasn't had a real conversation with in about 2 years.

What else... lots of Kiss.
The band.
Get your mind out of the gutter!!!

But seriously, I had forgotten just how much fun that band is! I was the last of my circle to remain a fan (Warwick punked out by the end of 7th form, and Sam got too snobbish towards them by about 2000. Yes, Sam, I just called you a snob. But in the musical sense... and believe me, if I was going to allow anyone to be a music snob it would be you) but I guess I lost interest in them around 2003. I cranked up Alive! over the Christmas break and tried to play along, but couldn't remember much more than the basic riffs. And considering I used to know that album note for note, I think I best get my cool back and play some Kiss. Def looking forward to seeing them live again in March, even if it is without Ace.

And I'll probably post a review or 2 of the box sets I bought when I finally get a chance to see them. Just warning you all.

Oh and for the record, it is NOT my birthday this month. However, if you are silly enough to believe that when I deleted all my info off my old MySpace page, then you deserve to buy me presents for a mock birthday now.