Pop Rocks & Soda

Nobody special here. Just your typical angry black male in search of reparations, fried chicken, and a hip-hop career. Nope. No need to feel threatened. Be along with your business.

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Erziehung heißt, ein Kind zur Selbstständigkeit und Freiheit zu führen.

Upbringing means leading a child to independence and freedom.

Bernhard Bueb (*1938), German theologist and educationalist

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'Blade Runner 2049' by Matt Ferguson.

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Joi & Pain

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Laß dem anderen die Freiheit,

seinen eigenen Weg zu geh'n!

Laß ihm Ruhe, laß ihm Zeit,

die Welt aus seiner Sicht zu seh'n.

Allow others the freedom

to go their own way!

Leave them alone, give thrm time

to see the world from their point of view.

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“It’s nice to know it’s appreciated. It makes all the difference.” “Oh, I do appreciate it.” “You know, sometimes I get the feeling that we’re two old pals.” “That’s funny.” “Why?” “I got the same feeling myself.”

The Servant dir. Joseph Losey (1963)

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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) directed by Mel Stuart and starring Gene Wilder as candymaker Willy Wonka

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"Attention is the beginning of devotion."

Mary Oliver

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“Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead.”

Charles Bukowski

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Listen/purchase: Lucas Blue by Dave Busch, Mark Bell, Nathan Ruger, Maurice Charles, John Riley Engineer

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The Dark Knight Rises (2012) dir. Christopher Nolan

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Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, David Bowie, Mick Jagger, Janis Joplin , Kurt Cobain

Source Campbells Loft (Facebook)

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Mick Jagger will out swagger us all.

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Jane’s Addiction Concert Review

There is nothing more depressing than the laments of aged rockstars. The inability to transcend past  a prototypical song structure; The lack of gust to move past the nostalgia that identifies their Rock and Roll, and compensation in theatrical endeavors. However to much acclaim, Jane's Addiction had risen to the occasion. For all of thirty minutes…

This was the most astounding yet disappointing show for an audience of Bethlehem Pennsylvania to date, as they had teased us with the moxy of their original form, only to succumb to the in climate weather as a means through which to postpone the performance.

Jane's Addiction had taken us through a few classics as Mountain Song, and Been Caught Stealing, however when their time of judgment had arrived, through which to determine if they truly still invoked the Rock & Roll spirit; They had retreated to the tour bus as the lightning and drizzle, pursued shortly there after.

It was glorious to have witnessed that they still had the passion in them, complete performance intensity assisted by the wire dancers and the screeching vocals piercing with the erudite melodies; The legendary Jane's Addiction in tact and in original form. The sad legacy left with Bethlehem was deduced to the showmanship of leaving the audience wanting more, without actually performing the allotted time. Or the true fan compensation; finding a way for the show to go on…

It is a breath of fresh air knowing that these musicians are still passionate about the message and refuge they provide their followers. The subculture that reflects freedom from social and physical oppression with a means to advocate the exercise of these unique Rock & Roll instincts. A truly eclectic referendum against what Rock & Roll has become, with a healthy dose of D.G.A.F.

The only regret one could come to attain is that they had lost an opportunity to leave their mark and solidify that they truly are what they are. A bad habit if not addiction that we all wish to experience. Only time will tell if they can truly maintain the reputation that precedes them, and come through on taking the helm as one of the greatest acts to helm MusikFest.

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The Austin City Limits (Unedited)

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Venus from Maurice Charles on Vimeo.