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Is Kansas State team of destiny after double-overtime thriller? - CBK News - FOX Sports on MSN

2010-03-26T19:04:00.000-07:00

Is Kansas State team of destiny after double-overtime thriller? - CBK News - FOX Sports on MSN

Sunny Day Real Estate - "Seven" (Live on Jimmy Fallon)

2009-09-30T20:34:00.000-07:00

This song takes me back about fifteen years ago...

Every month in high school I would look forward to flipping through the pages of my copy of Alternative Press in search for my next musical discovery. Sunny Day Real Estate had just released "Diary" on Sub Pop Records and I was fascinated with the advertisement featuring the artwork from the album. It was one of the first albums that I ever bought just because of the artwork alone. When I listened to the album the first time I was confused. The album was dark, moody and unlike anything I had ever heard before. It wasn't punk. It wasn't alternative. It wasn't rock. It sounded kind of like Shudder To Think, but was far more up tempo. It grew on me over the years and became one of my favorite albums. While in college I had the chance to see them at The Bottleneck in Lawrence, KS on their first reunion tour in 1998. They had just released the album "How It Feels To Be Something On."

Recently the band reunited with the original line up to play a string of shows this fall. In addition they released "Dairy" and "LP2" on vinyl with additional tracks. Here's their recent performance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

The Gaslight Anthem - "Come Together" (Beatles Cover)

2009-09-28T19:09:00.000-07:00

The Gaslight Anthem recently performed a cover of The Beatles 'Come Together' while in Vancouver, B.C. on 99.3 The FOX.

Check Out: The Gaslight Anthem & 99.3 The Fox

Crazy Days

2009-05-17T20:29:00.001-07:00

The last month has been nuts. I have split my time between Branson and
Springfield trying to transition my office to the new location. We
sold our house today after only 24 hours on the market. So... Now the
search begins.

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eMusic Download: The Life And Times - Tragic Boogie

2009-04-25T17:10:00.001-07:00

The Life And Times - Tragic Boogie
Arena Rock Recording Company

Good Stuff from ex-Shiner rockers. There's nothing like atmospheric KC rock.
Here's the link: http://www.emusic.com

Time Flys

2009-04-24T19:33:00.000-07:00

Wow... Things have been a little busy around here. I just wrapped up
the last class of Financial Peace University and Town Hall For Hope.
I'm also in the process of transitioning my office to Branson, MO. In
addition we're prepping the house to sell in the next 6 weeks. Did I
say we are headed camping? Yeah... That too!

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New Coalesce Songs Posted!

2009-04-04T11:20:00.001-07:00

Record Store Day 2009: April 18, 2009

2009-04-02T20:45:00.000-07:00

Golf: Early 2009 Update

2009-03-29T14:32:00.000-07:00

As we approach the end of March, I have already had the chance to play a few rounds of golf. I'm still a little rusty, but hit the ball relatively well.

March 6th
Smillie's Golf Complex (Lenexa, KS)
Back Nine: 35 (Par 3 Course)

March 7th
Minor Park (Kansas City, MO) 81
Front Nine: 39
Back Nine: 42

March 16th
Bill & Payne Stewart Golf Course (Springfield, MO)
Back Nine: 40

March 20th
Cimmaron Golf Club (Cimmaron, KS)
Nine Holes: 40

Cover Songs: P.O.S. - "Why Go" (by Pearl Jam)

2009-03-24T20:04:00.000-07:00

If I was to rewind back to 1992 and look at the CDs that I listened to over and over again and again, Pearl Jam's "Ten" would have been one the top of the list. Fast forward to 2009 and they ave re-released the CD in multiple formats with all sorts of new material. MTV2 in an effort to help promote the the album asked hip-hip artist, P.O.S. to perform a cover of "Why Go." I found the cover to be quite interesting... Enjoy.

P.O.S. - New Music - More Music Videos

Shots Fired @ The Record Bar in KCMO on 3/7/09

2009-03-10T19:47:00.000-07:00

I drove up to Kansas City this past weekend to watch the Shots Fired "Reunion" concert on Saturday night. Here's some of the videos through out the night.

FPU Class

2009-03-01T16:38:00.001-08:00

To those who may not know, I have been teaching a weekly class called, Financial Peace University. It is a video based course taught by radio host / author, Dave Ramsey. It has been a wonderful experience. We are almost half way done with the 13 week class with an average attendance of 50 to 55 people a week. I have been extremely impressed with how motivated a few in the class have become.

During a time when the economy has become unpredictable, the class teaches common sense. It has been rewarding.

More updates ahead...

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Weird Concerts From My Past: Incubus & Far 4/4/1998

2009-03-01T08:17:00.000-08:00

Back in 1998, Darci and I drove from Manhattan, KS to Lawrence, KS one weekend to simply get out of town and go record shopping. Much to my delight the band Incubus was playing an early show at The Bottleneck. Being a fan of The Urge I had already been introduced to Incubus, but had never seen them in concert, so we went. There were four bands playing that evening, Incubus, Ultraspank, 8 Degrees, and much to my surprise.... Far.

The show was not well attended, only about 30 people through the door. Far was amazing and the singer from Incubus definitely had some vocal chops. Darci was fascinated by the dreadlocks that he was sporting at the time. Incubus was touring in support of their album, "S.C.I.E.N.C.E." One of the items I left the concert with that was pretty humorous was a cardboard mask of the dude from their album cover. One year later Incubus was practically a household name with the success of the album "Make Yourself."

I found the setlist online:

Redefine / Magic Medicine / A Certain Shade Of Green / Hilikus / Vitamin / Idiot Box / Summer Romance / Favorite Things / Glass / Calgone / You Will Be A Hot Dancer / New Skin

Ready For The Weekend!

2009-02-26T22:27:00.001-08:00

It amazing how fast the week can fly. I am looking forward to a weekend of family and friends.

Next weekend I'll be heading to Kansas City to watch a couple of concerts, The Republic Tigers on Friday and Shots Fired on Saturday. Should be making the trip up with a friend from Springfield. If the weather cooperates we may even have the chance to play some golf with a few business contacts. I will enjoy the time away, but will miss the girls. It's amazing how much I look forward to seeing them at the end of each work day.

Until next time...

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Swapping CDs

2009-02-23T18:12:00.000-08:00

Recently I found a website where you can post your unwanted CDs to trade with others. The website is: http:// http://www.swapacd.com/

I have found some great deals and have replaced some damaged discs. So far I have swapped over 40 CDs in a few months.

I currently have 3 CDs on the way from a swap:

Janitors Against Apartheid / Open Eye Open - Split CD
Janitors Against Apartheid - 1 In 3000 Nerds Can't Be Wrong
The Vandals - Live Fast....

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New Records

2009-02-20T16:38:00.001-08:00

I recently found out that in the UK that there have been some 7" records floating around of Amy Winehouse and Lily Allen covering ska songs. So.... Using my magic eBay skills I was able to track both records down.

Both records are supposed to be limited to pressings of 300 each, but I highly doubt that is an accurate number.

Mobile Blogging

2009-02-19T22:35:00.001-08:00

Wow.... It only took about five months and an ipod touch for me to
update this dying site.

More frequent updates to come!

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Test

2009-02-19T22:29:00.000-08:00

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Golf: Battlement Mesa Golf Course

2008-09-20T16:38:00.000-07:00

While in Colorado I had the chance to play at a golf course called Battlement Mesa Golf Course in Parachute, CO. It was a fairly challenging course due to the break on the greens. I have included some pictures below of the course.

Battlement Mesa Golf Course: 82
Front Nine: 42
Back Nine: 40

Golf: 18 Holes at Highland Springs

2008-08-12T21:31:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday a group of 6 guys and girls from work went to Highland Springs Country Club just outside of Springfield to hit the links. We played a three man scramble through light showers all day. The outing was fun and relaxing. It was exceptional to play course that had some challenging holes with lots of elevation changes. I didn't play particularly well, but drove the ball with accuracy.

Highland Springs Country Club: 75
Front Nine: 37
Back Nine: 38

St. Louis Pictures... Finally!

2008-08-02T20:33:00.000-07:00

We decided to take off for St. Louis over the fourth of July holiday weekend. We had a lot of fun taking Kadyn to do and see many things including; The City Museum, World Aquarium, The Arch, The Butterfly Garden, Hard Rock Cafe, Union Station, The St. Louis Zoo, and more!

Cover Songs: Self - "Back In Black"

2008-08-02T19:11:00.000-07:00

I found this on YouTube.com recently and had to share. Darci thought that it was Jack White from the White Stripes, but it is not. It is Matt Mahaffey from the group Self.

Check out self online at:
http://www.self-centered.org

There are three or four albums available for free download!

It's Been A Long Week

2008-08-02T16:38:00.000-07:00

We'll... I decided to get inspired this week and work around the house. I power-washed the siding on the house, the driveway, the fence, the deck and all of the landscaping timbers. I spent at least 2-3 hours a night from Sunday-Thursday. Every night I worked until dark and was always soaked head to toe with water and grime.

Then on Friday I decided to look at Craigslist.org and found a guy selling some patio stones for dirt cheap. So... I decided to add to my workload and made three trips with the van to pick up about 150 18"x6" patio stones. They are now resting beside the house until it cools down later this summer.

Golf: 18 Holes at Payne Stewart

2008-08-01T09:18:00.000-07:00

I played 18 holes Wednesday afternoon out at the Bill & Payne Stewart Golf Course with a couple of friends, Phil and Chris. I drove the ball really well throughout the day, but struggled around the greens.

Bill & Payne Stewart Golf Course: 81
Front Nine: 43
Back Nine: 38

http://www.parkboard.org/information/golf/info/stewart.htm

Playlist: 07/25/2008

2008-07-25T14:28:00.000-07:00

Drumcorps - Grist
(Cock Rock Disco 2007)

I recently found this group on eMusic.com while I was browsing around. The CD was listed under electronic, but it is brooootal. Just imagine your favorite post-hardcore grind metal band remixed drum and bass style by the crew from Drumline. Yep, that pretty much sums it up. It is a little abrasive at times, yet still an interesting listen.
http://www.myspace.com/drumc0rps

One Day As A Lion - One Day As A Lion EP
(Anti / Epitaph 2008)

Zach De La Rocha and Jon Theodore, better known as the mouth piece of Rage Against The Machine and the drummer of The Mars Volta, return with a five song EP under the name One Day As A Lion. The EP is driven by distorted keyboards, bass heavy drum grooves and the same ol' politics you would expect from Zach. http://www.myspace.com/onedayasalion

Golf: Nine Holes at Payne Stewart

2008-07-25T13:58:00.000-07:00

I went out yesterday and played 9 holes at Payne Stewart in Springfield. I played the back nine in under an hour shooting two over for the afternoon. Plenty of pars were had with one birdie on hole 17.

Bill & Payne Stewart Golf Course

Back Nine: 37

http://www.parkboard.org/information/golf/info/stewart.htm

Back from the Dead

2008-07-23T09:32:00.000-07:00

Sounds like a B grade horror flick from the late 70's, but It's my return to the blog-o-sphere.

Here's the quick update...

Work has been going very well, despite the volatility in the market.
We have traveled quite a bit recently: St. Louis, Wichita, Kansas City, Branson, etc.
My golf game has been coming back, the more I play. I even had an eagle a few weeks back on Hole #1 at Payne Stewart in Springfield, MO.
We are expecting a Girl!
Darci and I celebrated our 8th anniversary on Monday (July 21st)

Radiohead Album Preview

2007-10-09T10:51:00.000-07:00

From RollingStone.com...

"As you've no doubt heard by now, Radiohead are releasing In Rainbows, their seventh studio album, in two different formats: a basic DRM-free download version that costs whatever you want that's available October 10th, and a deluxe boxed version that includes a double vinyl disc, a book, eight bonus tracks and two CDs, out the first week of December (it also comes with a DRM-free download that actives on October 10th).

The good news for those of you who can't wait: As any hard-core Radiohead fan knows, most of the songs on In Rainbows have been played live by the band for some time, and versions of them are widely available on the Internet. Here's a track-by-track breakdown of Radiohead's new album."

I have placed my order and can't wait to hear the new album!

Playlist: 09/25/2007

2007-09-25T17:31:00.000-07:00

UNKLE - War Stories
(Surrender All 2007)

The evolution of UNKLE continues. Now with three full length records under his belt, James Lavelle has produced an eclectic dance rock record that is heavy with guitar and his famous friends. Guest spots include: Josh from Queens of the Stone Age, 3D from Massive Attack, Ian Astbury, that one dude from Eagles of Death Metal, Nada Surf, and more.
http://www.myspace.com/unkle

Wired All Wrong - Break Out The Battle Tapes
(Nitrus 2006)

When I heard about the prospect of Jeff Turzo from God Lives Underwater and Matt Mahaffey from Self/Beck teaming up to record I got a little giddy. After all these were two of my guilty pleasures from the high school days. The record sounds amazing and dives right into the world of loops, samples, keyboards and more.
http://www.myspace.com/wiredallwrong

Orange 9mm - Tragic
(Atlantic 1996)

I pulled this CD out of a box that had been unopened since I moved to Springfield last year. I love this record. It has raw aggression teamed with some angular grooves. I miss the noisy hardcore from the 90s, like Helmet, Snapcase, Unsane, Quicksand, Handsome, etc.
http://www.myspace.com/orange9mmband

Launch-A-Label

2007-09-07T21:03:00.000-07:00

In a world where it is easier to illegally download your favorite music online than pick it up at the local record store people have come up with some ridiculous ideas on how to take back control of the music industry. This is my current favorite: Launch A Label. This site will allow you to become one of 50,000 co-owner's of a record label for a $25 donation. You will then be able to vote on the record labels name and the first 5 artists/bands that they sign. Check it out: launchalabel.com

Colorado Golf = Massive Drives

2007-09-05T20:37:00.000-07:00

While visiting Darci's parents this past weekend in Colorado I had the luxury of playing an amazing course outside of Grand Junction called Redlands Mesa Golf Course. This course has to be one of the best I have played. Almost every hole had a scenic view and some interesting challenges. The best part of the entire day was my rental driver (an extremely large King Cobra,) paired with the mountain altitude. I was hitting my drives between 280-350 yards all day long!!!

Redlands Mesa Golf Course: 86
Front Nine: 44
Back Nine: 42

Elevation Partners

2007-08-26T16:00:00.000-07:00

While doing some research on Palm, Inc for a client this past week I ran across some interesting information. I found that Bono, from the band U2, is the man behind an investment group / private equity firm called Elevation Partners. They are currently working on a recapitalization plan with Palm, Inc that will effectively make them a 25% shareholder in the company. So what does this all mean? Maybe some cool U2 exclusives in the future for Palm Treo users.

Website: Elevations Partners

Websites: BandToBand.com

2007-08-25T23:33:00.000-07:00

This site is amazing! Someone either has way too much time on their hands or decided to make a school project exceptionally cool. This site will connect the dots between musicians / bands and show you their family tree.

Everyone knows that (Soundgarden + Rage Against The Machine) - Any Musical Substance = Audioslave, but did you know that there is a connection between U2 and Nirvana or one between The Clash and Weezer. Interesting....

Website: BandToBand.com

Check out groups like: Helmet, Soundgarden, Green Day, Pearl Jam, and Guns N Roses

Cover Songs: Cake - "War Pigs"

2007-08-25T21:39:00.001-07:00

Recently I was reading a CD review/news blurb online at TheDeciblog.com and found this video. The video is a cover of Black Sabbath's "War Pigs" by Cake. The video is amateur, but the recording is excellent. Enjoy!

Ebay: Crazy Auctions = Crazy Cash

2007-08-25T21:21:00.000-07:00

This past week I have been listing quite a few CDs on Ebay. The whole goal is to consolidate the CD collection and archive everything to MP3. What has been amazing is the amount of money people are paying for some of the CDs that I have been listing. I had a CD by a band called Mindless Self Indulgence sell for $115 this evening!!! It's Amazing. Not a bad price for something that was sent to me for free when I was working radio!

Check out the auction here:

Ebay Auction: Mindless Self Indulgence - Bring the Pain / Tornado CD EP

Gotta make this blog look kickin'

2007-08-24T20:06:00.000-07:00

The last two nights I have been working with a couple of different layouts/templates for my new blog. When I played with color schemes I finally concluded that I need to create some new graphics. So.... I will go back to the drawing board and see what happens.

Up & Running (okay...Jogging)

2007-08-21T21:27:00.001-07:00

So here it is..... my second attempt at blog. The previous try can be found at http://jeffbilberry.wordpress.com
Darci got a "family" blog up and running and I became just a little envious, so here I am. Enjoy!