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Month: May 2007

  • Rolling Stone Is Dead To Me

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    For years I have been mystified as to why I continue to subscribe to the faux-hip, quasi-artistically aware magazine Rolling Stone. Every time I read it I have to resist the urge to throw the magazine across my living room and shout, “Gawd, I hate this magazine!”, thereby causing various four-legged house animals to scatter…

  • Good Tips For Those Covering David Bowie Songs

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    Merritt Martin at the Dallas Observer is a wise man. The David Bowie Tribute Show at the Opening Bell Coffee in Dallas inspired him to give some tips to those performers who wish to show their love for David Bowie. He divides the songs into two categories: Songs That Are Not Necessarily Acceptable, But We…

  • Review of “Bowie, Bolan, and the Brooklyn Boy”

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    The June issue of Harp Magazine will feature a review of Tony Visconti’s book Bowie, Bolan, and the Brooklyn Boy.  With his book, Visconti aimed to paint a realistic picture of his, Bolan’s, and David Bowie’s lives and experiences.  He also lets the reader into his mind by explaining how some Bowie and T. Rex…

  • David Bowie Will Not Be Appearing in “Cornelius Fly”

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    Despite the claims of the Iceland Review, David Bowie will not be appearing in Gus Olafsson‘s debut film, Cornelius Fly. David himself posted on the BowieNet message board, “This is total b.s. I’ve never heard of it.” Total Blam Blam over at BowieNet speculates that the spurious claim is a publicity stunt, and I agree.…

  • Houston Group Frenticore to Present “Outside”

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    The Houston-based theater group Frenticore will be presenting their production “Outside” at the Frenetic Theater in Houston on May 25-June 23, 2007.  The show is based on, of course, David Bowie’s 1.Outside album.  Frenticore will tell the story through video created by Robert Thoth, dance choreographed by Rebekah French and Ashley Horn, and music composed…

  • Air Date for SpongeBob SquarePants Episode Featuring Lord Royal Highness

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    BowieNet released details regarding the air date for the new episode of SpongeBob SquarePants that will feature David Bowie as the voice of Lord Royal Highness.  The episode will air on Nickelodeon on November 11, 2007.  So, as they say, check your local listings.

  • David Bowie Featured in Upcoming Movie “August”

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    David Bowie The Actor is back on the big screen with a small role in the latest Josh Hartnett vehicle, “August.” David plays the part of a CEO of a dotcom corporation and amazingly managed to film his part earlier this week during what I’m sure was an insane High Line Festival schedule. That might…

  • The Thin White Duke Brings Out the Fat White Duck

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    The Highline Festival ended on a high note on Saturday, with the roaring sound of laughter at Madison Square Garden. Ricky Gervais made his American stand up comedy debut there, performing a 70 minute show that sold out in its first day of ticket sales. A tuxedo-clad David Bowie won some of the first laughs…

  • High Line Updates: Daniel Johnston and Co.

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    The Highline Ballroom was the setting for an eclectic triple-header on May 16th featuring the Legendary Stardust Cowboy, followed by the Bang on a Can All-Stars, followed by Daniel Johnston. Jon Pareles of the NY Times wrote a good review the complete show. For the uninitiated, here’s a bit of history on the Legendary Stardust…

  • Corrections Made in the Gallery

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    Thanks to the eagle eyes of David Phipps, several photos that were misnamed, misplaced, or both have been fixed.  I moved and renamed several pictures in the Diamond Dogs, Station to Station, Berlin Years, Young Americans, and Scary Monsters galleries.  So have a look and, if you’re old enough to remember those eras, take a…