Sunday, September 30, 2007
Awesome Finale Show!
Another fab show or two! Yes, we got tickets for both shows at Finale...what else do true fans do?
Even better, the venue manager Drew, hooked us up with a better table for the second show......and we were able to plan ahead and buy tickets for the next Javier Mendoza and Friends show in December!
This night was a late one, we did an after show at C.J. Muggs and closed the place down...good times!
Even better, the venue manager Drew, hooked us up with a better table for the second show......and we were able to plan ahead and buy tickets for the next Javier Mendoza and Friends show in December!
This night was a late one, we did an after show at C.J. Muggs and closed the place down...good times!
Another night out at Seven Gables...
Caught another Javier Mendoza show at Seven Gables. In addition to enjoying the music and wine, we met some nice folks who own the company that, ironically, just finished the masonry work at the new high school addition in our town. Small world!
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Lucas School House - Soulard
Back again!!! We haven't been back here since Javi's CD Release. The crowd was definitely better tonight!
The venue had brought up the leather seating and created areas for chillin' along with the tables and pews along the sides. Plenty of seating and it wasn't overcrowded.
As the upstairs is inaccessible, MrLacubrious had to "haul ass" up the 2 flights of stairs. Yikes, right after a meal and a few beers! He made it just fine and we got a seat up front so he could get these shots.
The show was great and even included a new song which was awesome! It was also great to see Javi's cousin David De Las Heras. He's going to be joining in on the shows while he is here for two weeks.
--Well, I could elaborate more on the evening but we gotta run and get ready for some Greek food! More later...
The venue had brought up the leather seating and created areas for chillin' along with the tables and pews along the sides. Plenty of seating and it wasn't overcrowded.
As the upstairs is inaccessible, MrLacubrious had to "haul ass" up the 2 flights of stairs. Yikes, right after a meal and a few beers! He made it just fine and we got a seat up front so he could get these shots.
The show was great and even included a new song which was awesome! It was also great to see Javi's cousin David De Las Heras. He's going to be joining in on the shows while he is here for two weeks.
--Well, I could elaborate more on the evening but we gotta run and get ready for some Greek food! More later...
Power-ful Show at Brandt's Cafe
So here we are again at Brandt's, catching another great Javi show and some great food (they brought back the pear & brie sandwich!!!).
Right after we got our food it got pretty interesting as Brandt's suffered a partial power outage! Actually part of the whole block was out, so they just opened the doors and lit a few more candles and the show went on!
Although, who needs candles when we have Javi's Cordoba pants!
Right after we got our food it got pretty interesting as Brandt's suffered a partial power outage! Actually part of the whole block was out, so they just opened the doors and lit a few more candles and the show went on!
Although, who needs candles when we have Javi's Cordoba pants!
Sunday, July 29, 2007
She Loves Me - Production @ ECC
Once again, our resident actress Holly, performed in a college production. This time "She Loves Me"....she was in the ensemble. It was great! Check out all her wardrobe changes!
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Lafayette Park '07
So the 6 of us....yep, we're growing the groupies one assimilation at a time,...headed down to Lafayette to catch the full band at the park.
We were ill prepared. BYOB? Chairs? Blankets? Damn, good thing Kurtis and Mr LJ headed out to locate provisions! But did they have to drive all the way to a Schnucks??? There was some debate over that...but the improtant thing is that we got to lay beneath the stars, drink some suds and rock out to JM!
After, we grabbed some mexican grub and went to 1111 for some drinks and to chat with JM and Dave Aholt (piano master).
Great night! A Big Huge THANKS to Kurtis for driving the Big Green Machine so we could all ride together! When is the bar getting installed?!?
We were ill prepared. BYOB? Chairs? Blankets? Damn, good thing Kurtis and Mr LJ headed out to locate provisions! But did they have to drive all the way to a Schnucks??? There was some debate over that...but the improtant thing is that we got to lay beneath the stars, drink some suds and rock out to JM!
After, we grabbed some mexican grub and went to 1111 for some drinks and to chat with JM and Dave Aholt (piano master).
Great night! A Big Huge THANKS to Kurtis for driving the Big Green Machine so we could all ride together! When is the bar getting installed?!?
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Jammin' at the Zoo
HOT HOT HOT...but the beer was cold!
Here we are at the Zoo, checking out JM with a mix of musicians. I have to say the piano is a great addition. We heard it at Finale previously....and we like it!
We tried a new organic beer, a hefeweizen, and some Amber Bock...all AB products.
Here we are at the Zoo, checking out JM with a mix of musicians. I have to say the piano is a great addition. We heard it at Finale previously....and we like it!
We tried a new organic beer, a hefeweizen, and some Amber Bock...all AB products.
Friday, July 13, 2007
Live on the Levee '07
Our fab four headed down to catch Javi at Live on the Levee in STL...
Great show, not too hot, slight breeze and dinner at Schlafly's Tap Room afterward. In spite of our grouchy waiter.....the dinner was good.
We then decided that since we were "in the neighborhood" we would check out the Chocolate Bar in Lafayette.....uh...yeah..we thought we knew how to get there! After MrsLJ called them for some assistance...we made it!
Great show, not too hot, slight breeze and dinner at Schlafly's Tap Room afterward. In spite of our grouchy waiter.....the dinner was good.
We then decided that since we were "in the neighborhood" we would check out the Chocolate Bar in Lafayette.....uh...yeah..we thought we knew how to get there! After MrsLJ called them for some assistance...we made it!
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Kurtis & Tiphani at Seven Gables
Another Javi evening at Seven Gables in Clayton, MO. This time we had dinner with Kurtis & Tiphani at Seven Gables. Later on MrLacubriousJonez joined us...but not until after he munched on some grub right across the street!!! Even the manager at Seven Gables had a turn at harrassing him...skunky wine, anyone?!
Wine of the evening was a Rosemount Shiraz...
Wine of the evening was a Rosemount Shiraz...
Saturday, July 07, 2007
Sunday, July 01, 2007
On Top of the World!
The picture to the right shows Mr. Lacubrious Jonez playing "On Top of The World" with Carlito for the sound check at the Riverfront Cultural Society in New Haven Mo.
Javi took the stage at 8:00pm. This was an AMAZING show!!! The place was packed! We don't know the exact numbers, but we estimate 100 people in attendance. If you count the people outside dancing in the street, I am sure that it was more like 120!
Another highlight was meeting Trevor Snarr, a friend of Javi's from his Trekking for Kids trip a few years ago. It turns out that Trevor is a part time movie actor who was in the movie Napoleon Dynamite. He played the jock boyfriend of the cheerleader.
Javi and Carl really rocked the place.
The RCS is really a pretty good music venue. Until this show we had only seen it from the outside. We had heard both good and bad things about the place. It is a very "rustic" 80 to 100 year old building with a creaky floor, and no two tables or chairs the same. Although they didn't have a sound guy, Javi managed to figure out the board in no time and the sound through the really nice JBL speakers was incredible. The really cool thing about RCS is that they are a non-for-profit organization that is run strictly by volunteers. You can bring in what ever you want to eat or drink, you only have to pay the cover charge so that the bands, rent, and utilities get paid. The cover for Javi's show was only $7!
We had a lot of friends and family join us including uncle Ed, his friend Rick and Rick's son Josh from Connecticut. In total the Lacubrious Crew brought out eleven guests to the show.
Javi took the stage at 8:00pm. This was an AMAZING show!!! The place was packed! We don't know the exact numbers, but we estimate 100 people in attendance. If you count the people outside dancing in the street, I am sure that it was more like 120!
Another highlight was meeting Trevor Snarr, a friend of Javi's from his Trekking for Kids trip a few years ago. It turns out that Trevor is a part time movie actor who was in the movie Napoleon Dynamite. He played the jock boyfriend of the cheerleader.
Javi and Carl really rocked the place.
The RCS is really a pretty good music venue. Until this show we had only seen it from the outside. We had heard both good and bad things about the place. It is a very "rustic" 80 to 100 year old building with a creaky floor, and no two tables or chairs the same. Although they didn't have a sound guy, Javi managed to figure out the board in no time and the sound through the really nice JBL speakers was incredible. The really cool thing about RCS is that they are a non-for-profit organization that is run strictly by volunteers. You can bring in what ever you want to eat or drink, you only have to pay the cover charge so that the bands, rent, and utilities get paid. The cover for Javi's show was only $7!
We had a lot of friends and family join us including uncle Ed, his friend Rick and Rick's son Josh from Connecticut. In total the Lacubrious Crew brought out eleven guests to the show.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
After Party @ Ciceros
Oh, and as if the Microfest wasn't enough.....Javi & Carl played a set at Cicero's. "The Gang" blewout of the Microfest at 6:30ish and headed on down to Cicero's restaurant for some dinner / drinks / discussion and managed to kill a couple of hours before heading into the venue.
We all agreed that this was one of the best Cicero's shows. The sound was not too loud, the crowd was into it, and it was a great vibe. A kind of clearing away of old, bad memories of the place for us! Right on!
After the show Javi & Oscar were headed back to watch the recorded Real Madrid Soccer Game.....MrLacubrious evily hinted at knowing the score which brought about bodily injury threats from Javi and Spanish profanity from Oscar....all in good fun!
We all agreed that this was one of the best Cicero's shows. The sound was not too loud, the crowd was into it, and it was a great vibe. A kind of clearing away of old, bad memories of the place for us! Right on!
After the show Javi & Oscar were headed back to watch the recorded Real Madrid Soccer Game.....MrLacubrious evily hinted at knowing the score which brought about bodily injury threats from Javi and Spanish profanity from Oscar....all in good fun!
Monday, June 11, 2007
Javi at the MicroFest
If you look closely, you can see the photog taking the picture... I thought I was far enough to right that I would escape the reflection. WRONG!
Saturday, June 09, 2007
Microfest fun!
Mark down another successful outing for the Lacubrious Crew! Although it was NOT the same without Kurtis, we made the best of it. MrsLacubriousJones hooked us up with the tickets to the St. Louis Microfest in Forest Park. Just so happens Javier Mendoza was playing in the afternoon, hmmm, how is that for planning?
It was also an opportunity for LacubriousToo to get in some camera time with his GIANT rental lens. He’s been yearning for an IS (image stabilized lens), they are pricey, but he found a great place that will “rent” you one via mail order. He got it this week! So this event was a prime opportunity to try it out.
Around 1:30 –ish we headed down to the event. We had a little trouble navigating due to the heavy construction in Forest Park. Yes, oh yes, MrLacubriousJones made at least one Q-turn! We finally found the upper Muny parking lot and headed to the registration booth to get signed in. We signed away our rights (waiver) and showed our ID’s, got our wrist bands and little sample glasses and we were off!
We tried “several” varieties of beer. Some we had tried before, others were new to us. Nothing really knocked our socks off (what socks?!) but I have to say that the Blackberry Wheat was pretty refreshing on a warm summer day. Once we were pickled, we headed off to find Javi and the gang. They were all chillin’ under the shade trees waiting to get into the small metal box, err I mean “stage”.
The gang this time around was Javi, Carl, Moises, and Bill. They were great, although there were some power and sound issues. Sometimes the quality of sound at these outdoor events leaves a lot to be desired. At one point the whole system cut out right in the middle of Blood in the Water….when it came back on, Javi just picked it up from where he left off!
The whole thing was over by 6pm, so we packed up our crew and headed down to Cicero’s for some dinner…….and to wait for Javi & Carl who were performing a 45 minute set that night. They were opening up for the Fundamental Elements. It sounded great, LacubriousToo got some great photos.
We ended the evening our usual way…..grabbing some coffee at Starbucks on the way home. Good times!!!
It was also an opportunity for LacubriousToo to get in some camera time with his GIANT rental lens. He’s been yearning for an IS (image stabilized lens), they are pricey, but he found a great place that will “rent” you one via mail order. He got it this week! So this event was a prime opportunity to try it out.
Around 1:30 –ish we headed down to the event. We had a little trouble navigating due to the heavy construction in Forest Park. Yes, oh yes, MrLacubriousJones made at least one Q-turn! We finally found the upper Muny parking lot and headed to the registration booth to get signed in. We signed away our rights (waiver) and showed our ID’s, got our wrist bands and little sample glasses and we were off!
We tried “several” varieties of beer. Some we had tried before, others were new to us. Nothing really knocked our socks off (what socks?!) but I have to say that the Blackberry Wheat was pretty refreshing on a warm summer day. Once we were pickled, we headed off to find Javi and the gang. They were all chillin’ under the shade trees waiting to get into the small metal box, err I mean “stage”.
The gang this time around was Javi, Carl, Moises, and Bill. They were great, although there were some power and sound issues. Sometimes the quality of sound at these outdoor events leaves a lot to be desired. At one point the whole system cut out right in the middle of Blood in the Water….when it came back on, Javi just picked it up from where he left off!
The whole thing was over by 6pm, so we packed up our crew and headed down to Cicero’s for some dinner…….and to wait for Javi & Carl who were performing a 45 minute set that night. They were opening up for the Fundamental Elements. It sounded great, LacubriousToo got some great photos.
We ended the evening our usual way…..grabbing some coffee at Starbucks on the way home. Good times!!!
Sunday, May 06, 2007
Cinco de Mayo y Feliz Cumpleanos a mi Madre!
Well, it was a full day to say the least, what with Cinco de Mayo AND LacubriousOneMom's birthday! We treated Mom to dinner at Growlers, meeting LacubriousKurtis (can you say platanos? Oh no you didn't!), and a Javi concert at Finale! Good times!
We were graciously joined at the Javi concert by several extended "psycho fan" family and friends...Bill, Lisa, Darrell, Sherrie, David, Carrie, and Mary. A total of 12 in all at the 7:30 concert and 7 repeats at the 9:30 concert! WAY TO REPRESENT!
I should mention that we saw some new Javi-friends (Amy Harper) and some long-time-no-see Javi friends (Amy & Tom James). Also, we were recognized from the CD release party by some people at a neighboring table who happen to be coordinating entertainment at Creve Coeur Days, where Javi will be playing this month. We got a personal invite to check out the shows!
Good times never-ending, we headed out to a local bar after the concerts to meet up with Javi, a couple of band members, the Lacubrious crew, and Oscar, a friend of Javi's visiting from Barcelona. Good thing Mom caught a ride home with Darrell! Can you say Starbucks at 1am? WE CAN!
We were graciously joined at the Javi concert by several extended "psycho fan" family and friends...Bill, Lisa, Darrell, Sherrie, David, Carrie, and Mary. A total of 12 in all at the 7:30 concert and 7 repeats at the 9:30 concert! WAY TO REPRESENT!
I should mention that we saw some new Javi-friends (Amy Harper) and some long-time-no-see Javi friends (Amy & Tom James). Also, we were recognized from the CD release party by some people at a neighboring table who happen to be coordinating entertainment at Creve Coeur Days, where Javi will be playing this month. We got a personal invite to check out the shows!
Good times never-ending, we headed out to a local bar after the concerts to meet up with Javi, a couple of band members, the Lacubrious crew, and Oscar, a friend of Javi's visiting from Barcelona. Good thing Mom caught a ride home with Darrell! Can you say Starbucks at 1am? WE CAN!
Sunday, April 29, 2007
The Pageant.....but this weren't no Miss America.
Last minute invites to a catholic school fundraiser at The Pageant brought us out on a Sunday. Javi sent us an email at 1am saying he put our names on "the list". The Jonez's could not make it, but LacubriousToo's Bro, Dougins, rode down with us and got to enjoy the show! I tried to sneak him in on Kurtis's ticket, but nothin doin'! They were checking photo ID's! Javi saved us by adding a name to guest list at the box office!
Anyhow, it was great to see Javi and the guys (Dennis, Carl, and Logan) heat up the stage with all the new songs, plus Rococco! The people sitting next to us were duly impressed...all our braggin had to help!
It was also great to see Javi's Dad and Mom (Carlos & Ana) at the show.
Nosh Place: Penn Station Drink of the night: Amber Bock
Anyhow, it was great to see Javi and the guys (Dennis, Carl, and Logan) heat up the stage with all the new songs, plus Rococco! The people sitting next to us were duly impressed...all our braggin had to help!
It was also great to see Javi's Dad and Mom (Carlos & Ana) at the show.
Nosh Place: Penn Station Drink of the night: Amber Bock
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Breaking the sound barrier!!!
I took a VERY exhilarating ride with my brother on his Goldwing 1800.
What do I MEAN by exhilarating you ask????
Well lets just say that I used my adrenaline reserves for the next six months!!!
At one point the speedometer read 125!!!!
All I can say is HOLY SHIT!!!!
What do I MEAN by exhilarating you ask????
Well lets just say that I used my adrenaline reserves for the next six months!!!
At one point the speedometer read 125!!!!
All I can say is HOLY SHIT!!!!
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Saturday afternoon at Blumenhof
Myself, Lacubriousone, and her mom spent a great afternoon sipping wine, eating cheese, and listening Steve.
The weather was perfect!
The weather was perfect!
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Quote of the Day...
This is a quote from a freelance writer whose blog I read and who happens to have a book coming out in a couple of weeks….I thought it was fitting for what some members of my family are going through.
“It is important to recognize that how you live your life and how you embrace your experiences, regardless of what those experiences might bring, is always a choice, and that no one has control over how you react to these experiences other than you. You can choose to get bogged down in misery or you can choose to find a way to crawl out of it.”
--Allison Winn Scotch
“It is important to recognize that how you live your life and how you embrace your experiences, regardless of what those experiences might bring, is always a choice, and that no one has control over how you react to these experiences other than you. You can choose to get bogged down in misery or you can choose to find a way to crawl out of it.”
--Allison Winn Scotch
Monday, April 16, 2007
Javi - Rockin' out at Brandt's
Caught another Javi show at Brandt's. He was accompanied by Carl and Eric.
Brandt's Cafe
Another great night out at Brandt's Cafe. Plus we got to meet a new friend, Amy. She's a long time friend of Javi's bass player Eric and 5 years from retiring from school teaching. We're looking forward to seeing her again at Finale.
Sunday, April 08, 2007
Erato Wine Bar - Date Night
Okay, so no one wanted to go out the night before Easter with us, so LacubriousToo and I headed down to the city on our own! We grabbed a bite at Qdoba then coffee from Starbucks (no-decaf, late night that it was to be) and drove down to the Erato Wine Bar on Grand Ave.
As usual, Javi was performing! Eric Grossman and Carl Glad joined him and it was a great show. We also got to see Javi's sis-in-law, Jane! She was in town from SF to see the family. Those of you who follow the blog will remember her as "Sweet Jane Jane" the keyboard player from Javi's alter-ego project Sun Motel. And as if that weren't enough, Javi's other sis-in-law was in town from England and recalled how we had met just last year at Brandt's Cafe. I apologize, I can't recall her name just now!
L-Too and I split a couple of bottles of Spanish wine (Codice) and a fab cheese plate (Machego, Chevre, St Andrews) over the course of the evening. Yum!
I think we headed home around 1:30am, grabbed a latte on the way! All in all, a very pleasant evening!
L-Too should be posting photos on flickr sometime soon!
As usual, Javi was performing! Eric Grossman and Carl Glad joined him and it was a great show. We also got to see Javi's sis-in-law, Jane! She was in town from SF to see the family. Those of you who follow the blog will remember her as "Sweet Jane Jane" the keyboard player from Javi's alter-ego project Sun Motel. And as if that weren't enough, Javi's other sis-in-law was in town from England and recalled how we had met just last year at Brandt's Cafe. I apologize, I can't recall her name just now!
L-Too and I split a couple of bottles of Spanish wine (Codice) and a fab cheese plate (Machego, Chevre, St Andrews) over the course of the evening. Yum!
I think we headed home around 1:30am, grabbed a latte on the way! All in all, a very pleasant evening!
L-Too should be posting photos on flickr sometime soon!
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Javier Mendoza - CD Release Show!
Good times! We got quite a few new fans to join us at Lucas School House for the concert.
The only complaint was that too many people in the crowd were talking (loudly) through the show! Hello, go downstairs if you want to gab, we're hear to see Javi!
The only complaint was that too many people in the crowd were talking (loudly) through the show! Hello, go downstairs if you want to gab, we're hear to see Javi!
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Long-Time-No-See Friends
During our trip to Colorado, the not-so-die-hards took a day off from the slopes and drove and hour or so from Breck to see some old friends and former Unionites! Duke & Tami! They live in Salida and we haven't seen them in a couple of years. We met, did lunch, took a stroll around town, then grabbed a couple of beers and some talking-talking-talking before heading back in time to pick up the hardcore-skiers. It was great to see them and we really need to get together more often so we can swap travel stories!
Breckenridge, Colorado - More of The Year to Try New Things!
We came.
We learned.
We conquered the mountain.
...or at least that one green run
...and definitely not the lift (oh, how it vexed me!)
But a couple of bruises and one sprained ankle do not a wussy make!
Here's some photos to tie everyone over....thanks to Kurtis our videographer for the trip.
More verbiage to follow!
We learned.
We conquered the mountain.
...or at least that one green run
...and definitely not the lift (oh, how it vexed me!)
But a couple of bruises and one sprained ankle do not a wussy make!
Here's some photos to tie everyone over....thanks to Kurtis our videographer for the trip.
More verbiage to follow!
Sunday, March 04, 2007
Cusco by night
After listening to Javi's new song "Night in Cusco", I wondered, what does Cusco Peru look like at night?
I did a Flickr search and found about 500 night shots!
Here is a picture to give you an idea what it looks like. If you click the picture it will take you to the respective Flickr stream of the photographer.
Thanks to my fellow Flickr members for making their images available!
I did a Flickr search and found about 500 night shots!
Here is a picture to give you an idea what it looks like. If you click the picture it will take you to the respective Flickr stream of the photographer.
Thanks to my fellow Flickr members for making their images available!
Sunday, February 25, 2007
International Day!!
Saturday, February 03, 2007
ECC Art Gallery
Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Lacubrious Jonez making all the right contacts, Javi and Carl were hired to play the ECC art gallery re-location event. The show was AMAZING!!!! My guess at total attendance would be at least one hundred.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Preview of Javier Mendoza's New Album
Preview of Javier Mendoza's New Album
So last night, Javi was gracious enough to drive out to FrCoMidAmerica. His agenda was as follows:
#1 Check out the ECC venue(s)
#2 Grab some grub with the Lacubrious Crew
#3 Check out LacubriousToo’s Dad’s house, also known as the potential site for the next “It’s Good To Be Live” recording.
#4 Kick our butts at bowling.
#5 Share a sneak preview at the new studio album!!!!
Well, 4 outta 5 ain’t bad. Way to go MrsLacubriousJonez, for kickin’ butt at bowling! She’s one cool customer when it comes to the pins. The boys thought they had a chance. Javi even upped the ante by betting he could get 3 strikes and then we would have to bring 4 extra people to the CD Release Party….alas instead we get to pick the set list for Erato Wine Bar on Feb 8th!!!
Although, we will probably still bring in a few extra people to the CD Release….mark your calendars for March 30th!!!!!!
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Brandt's on Saturday
A great time was had by all!!!! And Lacubriousone got to add five more corks to her collection...
Monday, January 01, 2007
New Years Eve
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Originally uploaded by dehmystic.
I must say that this was the best New Years yet for the Lacubrious Crew! We had an excellent five course dinner at Brandt's Cafe and also got to hear Javi with a full band including David Karns. It was great to hear them play some of the older tunes.
I will expand on this post as time permits.
As usual there are more pictures on our Flickr.
Friday, December 22, 2006
Digital Photography Resources
I happened upon the Digital Photography School web site the other day and found it to be a great resource. Regardless if you use a point and shoot camera or a DSLR the tips, forums, and Flickr group are great places to find answers to any questions you might have. The current posting is titled 16 Digital Photography Tips for Christmas.
Two other resources I have found recently are DPReview and FredMiranda.com. DPReview is is one of the primary sources on the web for extensive reviews of all digital cameras ranging from point and shoot to high end DSLRs. They also have great forums with info. on cameras, lenses and almost any other accessories for digital photography. FredMiranda.com is a site that collects reviews on digital photography hardware from a vast number of members, many of whom are ether professional photographers or long time amateurs.
Two other resources I have found recently are DPReview and FredMiranda.com. DPReview is is one of the primary sources on the web for extensive reviews of all digital cameras ranging from point and shoot to high end DSLRs. They also have great forums with info. on cameras, lenses and almost any other accessories for digital photography. FredMiranda.com is a site that collects reviews on digital photography hardware from a vast number of members, many of whom are ether professional photographers or long time amateurs.
Sunday, December 17, 2006
The New Guy! - (UPDATED)
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Originally uploaded by dehmystic.
Ladies and gentlemen, may I present one of the latest additions to the “Friends” part of “Javier Mendoza and Friends”. This new bass player’s name is Eric Grossman. You might know him from the band “K’s Choice”. Eric played for them from 1999 until 2003 when the band parted ways. Their most popular song was “Not an Addict”. Eric's current day job is recording and touring with Sarah Bettens, formerly the lead singer of K's Choice. Sarah has just finished a new album and will be touring to promote it this summer.
You can see more pictures from both the Finale and Brandt’s shows that we attended over the weekend on our Flickr.
FYI. Most of the pictures that you see from these two shows were taken using my new 50mm f/1.4 lens. What do you think?
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Holly gets to prove herself in a new arena!!!
My cousin Holly (of Owensville High School Fame) recently tried out for the East Central College Theatre production of Beauty and The Beast. She earned a part on the adult choir! You can bet we will be there to see her performance. Wooo hoooo! Way to go girl!
Performances:
March 10, 11, and 18 at 2 pm
March 15, 16, 17 at 8 pm
Performances:
March 10, 11, and 18 at 2 pm
March 15, 16, 17 at 8 pm
Sunday, December 03, 2006
The Ubiquitous Drip Picture
Surface Tension
Originally uploaded by dehmystic.
It seems that there is a law that states:
"Every camera enthusiast must attempt a picture of a falling drip of water."
So here is my first attempt. I like that it is so dark. It makes the picture look like it was taken in the middle of the night. It's amazing how the water forms such a perfect sphere. If I would have had more light, I could have taken it at a higher ISO to eliminate some of the sensor noise. Maybe I will try it again some time.
What would be a good title for this picture?
Great Evening at Brandt's
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Originally uploaded by dehmystic.
The Lacubrious Crew had yet another great evening at Brandt's Cafe.
Check out the rest of the pictures on our Flickr page.
Friday, December 01, 2006
Winter is Here!!!
Winter
Originally uploaded by dehmystic.
Well the storm closed down I70 near Columbia, and there are more than 500,000 people in Missouri and Illinois without power.
On the bright side, I got to take my first winter pics with the Rebel XT. I am thinking about having this printed for Christmas cards.
What do you think?
This one was hand held with my Sigma 55-200mm lens. Here is the EXIF data on the shot:
Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/1000)
Aperture: f/7.1
Focal Length: 200 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Program: Aperture priority
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