Short, Sharp, Schrapnel

Vicious Intent: The Rock 'N' Roll Art and Exploitation of Stainboy Reinel

In December 2007 Dark Horse will publish Stainboy Reinel's first book of collected works, Vicious Intent: The Rock 'N' Roll Art and Exploitation of Stainboy Reinel. Unschooled, undisciplined and unstoppable, Stainboy now carries out his deadly assignments and other secret services in sunny Orlando Florida while indulging his tastes in beautiful women, fast cars, expensive restaurants, and sharp, stylish clothing.

SOURCE: StainboyReinel.com

Local promoter pays it forward

Gamble Records organizes 2 shows to benefit local non-profit groups*.

Here's a look at Friday night's set opener at Dandelion Communitea, in downtown Orlando. The Token Gamblers rock the house with some foot-stomping bluegrass goodness, including special guest Big Jef on fiddle.


*The proceeds to benefit:
Florida School of Herbal Studies
Simple Living Institute
Solilla Center 4 Creative Kids

Check them out!

SOURCE: Zelo

E.L.L.A. Music Festival next weekend

October 5 and 6, 2007


As part of the Orlando-based Gamble Records Presents series, Orlando audiences can hear a different voice for Florida female singer-songwriters. Put together mainly through the valiant efforts of Robert Johnson (I know what yr thinking) and Jonathan Andrews, this recent press release sums up the goal:

For Immediate Release!
Gamble Records is setting the stage for a cultural renaissance of the Floridian feminine spirit. Ten amazing musicians will be linked together by one of the most righteous music festivals to ever grace the presence of our city beautiful. The E.L.L.A. Music Festival, on October 5th & 6th at the Rogers’ Building Theater (37 S. Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL, 32801) in downtown Orlando, will be one of the only festivals in our city that stays true to its purpose; to bring the finest female singer/songwriters that Florida has to offer to the attention of the Central Florida listening audience.

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR 1 OR 2 DAYS @ DANDELION COMMUNITEA

Produced by Gamble Records

SOURCE: Zelo

Sins of the Gawker

Elijah Pollack Is Going To Be A Horror

When is it okay to hate a 4-year-old? Maybe when the kid's name is Elijah Pollack. Elijah is the son of Alternadad Neal Pollack, the author and oh-so-hip dad who has been remanded to blogging his existence away on Epicurious. This week, they visit a cheese store and, well, Elijah is the worst. Now we know both he and his portrayal are at the mercy of his daddy.He is essentially a formless mass that has been fashioned into what he is by his father. But if we were to come across a sculpture that resembled, for instance, a large penis, we would be remiss not to mention that fact simply because the statue was created by a sculptor and did not form itself. And if you think we are somehow being hyperbolic or unnecessarily cruel in being so harsh on little Elijah, let us show you.

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AUTHOR RESPONDS

Neal Pollack Half-Heartedly Defends His Character/Son

Understandably unhappy professional father Neal Pollack is understandably unhappy that yesterday we called his four-year old son Elijah the worst and predicted that in a few years he'll be a full-grown horror show. Why did we launch this "disgusting sneak attack," he asks, in an email blast to his "Friends, Colleagues, Supporters, and anyone else who might be interested."

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SOURCE: Gawker.com