SNL

Hey everybody, we just wanted to spread the word in case you didn't know already, that The Killers will be playing on Saturday Night Live THIS Saturday, the 4th. I get so excited when I see them play on T.V. It makes me feel all warm & fuzzy & proud inside. Love you, Ron!

And here are a few faves. They're oldies, but goodies: :

Bless our hearts...

I have 2 new favorite blogs. I just love any Mormon satire (as long as it's in good taste, of course). These 2 sites are so funny to me because, let's face it, us Mormons are a peculiar breed and there's SO MUCH fun to be poked!!

My Religious Blog

Seriously So Blessed

Happy Birthday To Me

I had a really fun birthday this year. I even had a birthday party. Yes, it was at a gay bar, and yes, it was fab. Thank you to all the friends who showed up for the birthday/Neon Trees show: Morgan & Vicki (and for the awesome cake), Danny, Elin, Bustin, Clayton, Ted, John & Amber, and our neighbor, Lee. Thank you for your presents and your presence.

Also thank you all you homies that came to the show in Vegas sat. night: Mom & Dad Patterson, Mom & Dad Campbell, Chris, Ronnie & Lisa, Robbie & Candace, Justin, Bronson, John, and anyone I might be forgetting. Even though the entire staff of Jillian's belongs on The Daily UnCool, it was actually kinda nice to have a private little showcase for our most important homies. Love y'all.
And here are a few faves from the night...

This Guy

This is Scott Wiley. He is an engineer/producer and owner of June Audio. Scott's worked with everyone from Kanye West to Ryan Adams. And the reason he's extra cool today, is that he's been recording with Neon Trees (Bdog's band) for the last 3 days. Well, last night Bdog brought home the tracks they finished and they sound INCREDIBLE. They're not even mixed and mastered, but they sound completely polished, finished and radio ready. (At least to the lay man, like myself). Scott is awesome at his job. He's the bomb dot com.

Shrinky Dinks

Remember Shrinky Dinks? So cool. Katie & I made one the other day. She colored it all herself and it now hangs on her princess backpack. It clanks all the way to kindergarten everyday, and she loves it...

Sego Festival #3

Here's a rundown of the Sego Festival kick-off on Fri. Sept. 26th at 1st North & University Ave. in Provo:
(oh yeah, and admission is free)

1. Somber Party (7:00)
2. Saint Sebastian's School for Wicked Girls (8:00)
3. The John Whites (9:00)
4. Neon Trees (10:00)
5. Seve vs. Evan (11:00)


And for those who are interested in Saturday's festivities, they're at the Castle Amphitheatre at the very top (east end) of Center St. in Provo:

September 27 - Sat

Castle: 1. The Virtual Pandas (1:00) 2. Desert Noises (2:00) 3. The Queen of Nebraska (3:00) 4. The Alligators (4:00) 5. Coup de Grace (5:00) 6. Pierrot Le Fou (6:00) 7. Johan the Angel (7:00) 8. The Eden Express (8:00) 9. Mathematics et Cetera (9:00) 10. Return to Sender (10:00)


Lawn: 1. Shake & Echo (1:30) 2. The McKay Stevens Project (2:30) 3. Cory Mon and the Starlight Gospel (3:30) 4. Maple Grove (4:30) 5. Jacket Weather (5:30) 6. Quasi-Stellar Radio (6:30) 7. The Elizabethan Report (7:30) 8. Code Hero (8:30) 9. Shark Speed (9:30) 10. Chris Merritt (10:30)


Pond: 1. The Fearsome Poet Group (1:15) 2. Death and the Orange (2:15) 3. The Yaks (3:15) 4. Adam and Darcie (4:15) 5. Electron Deception (5:15) 6. Adding Machines (6:15) 7. Tiger Fire (7:15) 8. RuRu (8:15) 9. Forest World (9:15) 10. The Powerless (10:15)


Acoustic: 1. Season's Extreme (1:00) 2. James Barlow and the Such and Such (1:35) 3. Spencer Russell (2:10) 4. Laurie Blaisdell (2:45) 5. Pablo (3:20) 6. Katie Brandeburg (3:55) 7. Benton Paul (4:30) 8. The Color Gypsy (5:05) 9. Andy Livingston (5:40) 10. Spencer Kingman (6:15) 11. Jenny Guerra (6:55) 12. Boots to the Moon (7:30) 13. John White (8:05) 14. JP Haynie (8:40) 15. Scott Shephard (9:15)


Electronic/DJ: 1. DJ Soft Core (1:45) 2. Sugar Rush Kids (2:45) 3. The Crylics (3:45) 4. Marcus Wing (4:45) 5. Kashiwazaki (5:45) 6. Pleasant Pictures (6:45) 7. Hot Parents (7:45)

Star Wars Gangster Rap

This one's for you, EGO! I recently found this Star Wars rap from like, 6 years ago. It never stops being funny...

Proud Mommy

I just have to brag about my child for a moment...

We've had many proud rock 'n roll moments with 5 yr. old Katie. Like the time we were at Cafe Rio when she was 3 and she heard the faint music over the speakers and said, "Mommy, this is The Beatles" and she was right. Or when she actually cried because we weren't playing The White Stripes loud enough in the car. Or the time I found her playing alone in her room, quietly singing a Keane song to herself.

Well, the other day I had another proud moment. We were driving for a long time listening to the new Death Cab For Cutie album which, by the way, I've NEVER thought they were anything to write home (or on a blog) about. But this new album is so fantastic. I think I've listened to it 100 times in the last month. So, there we were, driving....and track 4 came on. I thought to myself, "Wow. The drums on this track are really interesting. They sound really awesome & different." Then Katie said something and I turned it down to hear her. I realized that it was Katie drumming her own beat on the seat behind me. A totally amazing rhythm that was perfectly synced with the song. It was just awesome. We are raising her right, thank you very much.

Neon Trees

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Just want to make sure the world knows in advance:

Sept 18th - 8:00 p.m. Burt's Tiki Lounge - SLC, UT
Sept 20th - 10:00 p.m. VELOUR - Provo, UT
Sept 25th - 9:00 p.m. The Trapp Door - SLC, UT
Sept 26th - 8:00 p.m. Sego Festival Kick-off - Downtown Stage - Provo, UT
Sept 27th - 8:00 p.m. Jillian's (Upstairs Lounge) - Las Vegas, NV

Home of the brave...

Wedding Photography - Los Angeles

Here are a few faves from Steven and Kristin's wedding in L.A. Los angeles wedding photographer

Electric Feel

Here is the new favorite song for the week. This is not the official MGMT video, it's a screen shot of someone playing their interactive music video game. And it's better than the real video, so enjoy...

Parent's Night

Last night was my first parent's night ever. It was awesome to study all the artwork and projects that were lining the halls of each grade level. I think we were in the 3rd grade hall when I saw the following on a poster where the students were to write down something they are good at:

"I'm emazing at riting."

Yes. Yes you are.

Love it...

Here's what I found on the bathroom mirror after Bdog left town yesterday. Does my man know how to use a tube of lipstick, or what?

Black Kids

This is currently my most favorite song in the world....

JonesTshirts.com

Everyone needs to see this little clip Kgordee made for his Tshirt company. It's so rad. Go here and push play:

http://www.jonestshirts.com/video

Tour

Here is the Neon Trees sched. for this week:

Aug 26 2008 9:00P	WASTED SPACE @ HARD ROCK HOTEL (*21+ show*)	LAS VEGAS, Nevada
Aug 27 2008 7:00P	THE GRIND (*All Ages*)	CEDAR CITY, Utah
Aug 29 2008 7:00P	KILBY COURT (*All Ages*)	SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
Aug 30 2008 8:00P	THE BLACK AND WHITE PARTY 3 @ VELOUR (*All Ages*)	PROVO, Utah

Delaney & Dalton

Here are some faves from a shoot with Mandy's kids in downtown Riverside. Who knew that Riverside had so many hip places to shoot?? And I just had to throw one in of Little Miss Tude. Wedding photographers utah

I heart Neon Trees

Since we were in CA for so long, we finally had time to do a proper band shoot. Here are a couple faves:Utah wedding photographer

Wilco

Branden Campbell is the coolest for hooking me up with Wilco tix even though he couldn't be here. And John Stirrat is the coolest for putting me on his guest list. Complete with VIP seating and after show passes. I love Wilco. I love them so much it makes me cry.

Oh Internet...

How I've missed you. And Erin and Chaz rule for coming over tonight and hooking me up with the wireless laptop so I could post this very important message...they rule.

This Week

This week we had "band dinner" and late night swim. Katie and I made leis for everyone and they were beautiful. We should all wear more leis. They're cool. And here are a few pics from the beach. Complete with a mouthful of sand. Yum.WEdding photographer Utah. Los Angeles. Las Vegas

Photo Class 1

I've been meaning to post these for weeks...Here are some shots from my photo class students. They are all becoming fantastic photographers. If they'll just get over their fears of cutting off heads :) And remember: f-stops....little number = big opening. Keep shooting!!!


Carleen:

Michelle:

Jill:

Sandal Season

I have a few friends I'd like to treat to one of these:

CARP PEDI - CLICK HERE TO READ!

Paradise Cont...

We actually have internet access this week while we're at the beach....it's wonderful! Over the past 10 days, Heaven has included: Apple crisp, fresh lemonade every day, fresh squeezed tangerine juice for breakfast, blackberries and ice cream galore, salsa, plum jam and raspberries. I don't know if we'll ever be able to leave.

Also, Katie has discovered how much she loves carne asada and bean and cheese burritos. She says they're better here 'cause we're so close to Mexico. She rules. Here are a few more slices of Heaven: