Thanks for the badge, and the implication that I am over the hill and only show flashes of what I once was. Two questions.
1. How did you know?
2. How did you get hold of my police record re: the flashing thing?

Still haven't got that album. Will let you know when I do.

I definitely agree that this contest is hard. But I think people will come up with some cool mixes.

Thank you so much for the effort for the Music Machine stuff. If there is anything I can track down for you let me know. My super harddrive of music is up to 500 gb so I hopefully have something to offer.

Haven't met the man yet, but I will have a vinyl port of the album in the next few days. Meanwhile, this contest is fucking hard, but unlike Max Moseley, I will not be beaten! Hope life is exciting and as non shite as possible

Wow! Thank you kind sir! If there is ever any way I can repay you please let me know!

We went round to the great mans house, (more a kind of shack perched on another shack) but there was no answer. I went later by myself but again no answer although I was convinced someone was in. i am away this weekend but will pursue the whole Music Machine thing upon my return. I am looking forward to seeing a fine young bouncing baby contest.

Oh yeah, Emmenthal and Irish Cheddar. The Irish Cheddar is in the fridge and the emmenthal is mostly in me!

Haha! Thats priceless. What kind of cheese are you guys bringing him?

Yeah, Ive been meaning to get my hands on an anthology for The Seeds as well, but keep putting it off.

The whole reason why I came across The Music Machine was because I found out that the last two songs on one of my favorite albums, Rocket From the Crypt's The State of the Art is on Fire, are Music Machine covers (Trouble and Masculine Intuition).

Oh yeah, the band Kenny Sinner was in was called The Brymers, and they had a few minor hits, but the decent stuff came out around 1967/68 apparently. They had a reunion last year with a new Cd but that should be avoided like the plague itself

My friend told Sean Bonniwell we were on the way tomorrow and Sean asked if we could bring some cheese. I wondered if this was some kind of sixties hipster speak for nefarious goods but apparently it means he wants us to bring some cheese. I have been aware of his existence since I first got here and had meant to seek him out but had never got round to it. As for sixties garage in general, I couldn't get enough of it when I was first really trying to play music. Fred "Sonic" Smith of MC5 and being married to Patti fame put out a long string of "nuggets' compilations with very obscure one off garage recordings some of which were very wonderful. If you haven't heard those, they would be worth seeking out. I had them on vinyl, but they must be available on CD. I haven't researched this, but it sounds like the kind of thing Ace would release.

Well, Jim Ford i read about on Aquariumdrunkard. I recommend starting there. His story is kind of interesting. I really cant wait to see what comes of you meeting this Sean Bonniwell. Is it just me or does The Music Machine's style of garagebandness seem extra abrasive than the others? I love what ive heard so far.

Jim Ford I haven't heard of! Apparently Sean Bonniwell is very insane and lives above a garage here in town. Now I am curious about him, so my former drummer is taking me round to meet him on Thursday. There is another guy in town, Kenny Sinner, who was also in a garage band that recorded in the 60s. he is a keyboard player and I played with him in a bar called the Driftwood once. I know that one of his sixties singles is online somewhere so I will find it and get it to you. I will scout around for this Ford guy though.

Ive got another, Jim Ford. Have you heard him?

YES!

I can make enquiries as Sean Bonniwell (Leader of 'The Music Machine') lives about half a mile from me in Porterville, and I know a few guys who have played with him, including the bass player of my band. I will try and borrow a copy and sendspace it. I will return

The Music Machine? Thoughts?

I cant find their album "(Turn on) The Music Machine" anywhere thats not an online store.

You are munificent in your moderation oh great one. Nice badge! it is an Englishman's duty to brown nose where needed.

Couldn't wait for a competition, so I did you a mix now!

Hi mate. I am good, how about you? I would have loved to go to the Gary Wilson thing, but I have just had a few days meeting up with my best friend from England in Mission Beach, SD, and now I have to pretend to be a responsible adult for a bit and work in order to pay bills, etc. Actually, work involves writing, tutoring and gigging, all of which I enjoy to varying degrees so it is no hardship. Anyway, I am stuck in Palookaville for a while!

As for moderating, if Eric asks I am up for it, but my main concern was that you got the first gig going, and for that I am very pleased.

Hey buddy, how are you? You have my vote to be a moderator as well.

Gary Wilson and the Blind Dates are playing Aug. 5 at the Echo in LA. Ten days before his new album comes out.

Just thought Id give ya the heads up just in case ;)