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Where the Wild Things Kind of Are

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For a band that describes themselves as "NewCountryPunkWave," Max and the Wild Things are certainly carving an interesting niche for themselves in the world of music. They've been compared to, by at least one critic, as " breezy Jonathan Richman-with-a-banjo approach to rock." They name Johnny Cash and the Misfits among their inspirations. (Where is Maurice!)  I first learned about them via the magic/wonders of last.fm. Struck by the name and then proceedingly hooked onto their catchy and charming songs, I sent a few questions over to Cole Traynor, their general manager. They were then answered by Aidan, lead singer/guitarist/banjo player. NO MONSTERS SPOTTED IN THIS BAND! W here did you get the idea for your band from?  The idea to form a band came from my brother, Cole. I was performing alone and he had recently quit his job as a traveling ale salesman. He bought bass and we found a drummer, then few more.  How have things been going for yo...

odds and ends

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if you caught the news at all this morning (and you're American) you probably noticeD the joyful reunion of journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee with their families. it took Bill Clinton going over to North Korea for this to happen. Bill Clinton. is there anything that man cannot do? be faithful to HilHil? badababdababa GONG. old joke? blow me! I'm on a roll today. Two trailers: Tucker Max's I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell , which is my guide for living: http://www.worstpreviews.com/headline.php?id=14555&count=0 this one's kind of old, but for the beloved children classic's Where the Wild Things Are , which I appreciate for nostalgia purposes and Arcade Fire obviously http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/wherethewildthingsare/ Spike Jonze is a pretty good director so I think this will be worth it. and also I have fond recollections of reading the book...the same with Tucker Max, but not really. SONG FOR WENLI: http://www.sendspace.com/file/2sk0va "Mrs. Cold"...