Leg Hold Traps And Pool Parties
My jaw feels like a leg hold trap that has been accidentally sprung and left clamped and rusted for the winter. I had a night guard made this week, and have used one before to little effect, but suppose I will try again. My whole face feels like one giant ball of tension, reminiscent of that scene in Casino in which Joe Pesci has that one fellow’s head in a vice.
The news rolls, overwhelming in its gravity and enormity. Iraq, Iran, Palestine, Sudan, Somalia, Venezuela, Afghanistan, Burma, European Ballistic Missile Defense, Sub-Saharan Africa, Guantanamo, the War On Terror, economic exploitation, environmental rape and disregard, the disintegration of democracy and civil liberties, the never ending blindness that allows it, self serving political punditry that does nothing but placates its own existence – the list is literally endless.
I was wondering last night what sort of fruit the privatization stipulations included in the 2005 G8 debt relief package that cancelled $40 billion dollars worth of debt for the world’s 18 poorest nations is bearing. At the time, Bono declared it a massive step forward. Unfortunately, more people tended to listen to him and Bob Geldof than to men like George Monboit, who decried at the time…
“Far from challenging the G8’s role in Africa’s poverty, Geldof and Bono are legitimising its power.”
Thankfully Live8 was able to provide the likes of CTV massive ad revenues while making everyone feel as if they’d done something significant despite the fact that the fine print proved otherwise. Sub-Saharan Africa remains one of the most lucrative investment regions in the world, and the stipulations attached to that agreement will see the G8 make more through the exploitation of those countries than the debt they forgave. That is an inescapable truth, like it or not, rock concerts to the contrary or not.
I’ll not condemn the likes of Bono and Geldof for trying, for caring, or for going out of their way in an attempt to see some justice done. But the unfortunate truth is that when you willingly lay down with serpents, providing them photo opportunities that then reflect on people all over the world and their perception of progress, you, yourself, must, at some point, recognize your own serpentine inclusion.
Little Holes For The Light To Beam Through
I finally sat down and figured out Suburbia acoustically. It’s rather nice.
We’re going to launch the streaming of the entire album here on the website on my birthday, the 29th of the month. Just so everyone is completely aware, you won’t be able to listen to it by track, it’s either the whole thing or nothing.
For those of you in the States that keep asking me to tour down there, I’m going to do my utmost to make it happen. That said, being that I’m in Las Vegas for a month, I might do a little campfire thing without amplification, etc, sort of like I did when I left my old apartment. So if you’re in the area, or can get there, drop me a line at vegasthing@matthewgood.org. Like last August’s apartment show I will have to limit the number of people, so if you’re seriously interested then best to respond as soon as you’re able. We can make it a bit of a pool party, I’ll play some tunes, and maybe even preview some of the new release. Being that it’s in the high 30’s during the day, I’ll most likely do it in the evening when it cools off a bit. As for the date, I was thinking of doing it on my birthday, the 29th.
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June 15th, 2007 at 12:56 pm
OH! Tour dates in the US would be great. Not that I’d expect you to make it all the way down to Louisiana, but somewhere in middle would make it easier for me to take off see you. The less time I’m out of the lab, the happier my prof is! :)
June 15th, 2007 at 1:02 pm
Birthday party. too cool. Unfortunately my wife would skin me if I tried for Vegas so close to the Bolivia trip. For some reason she gets suspicious of any “motive” I have for going to Vegas.
June 15th, 2007 at 1:04 pm
For months, I had some major tension problems in my jaw to the point where I couldn’t open my mouth wider than an inch. Funny enough it corresponded with the move into the new building. A mouth guard helped, along with a better pillow and regular visits to a masseuse who would help relieve the tension in my neck and jaw. It went away after a couple of months. Good luck with it.
June 15th, 2007 at 1:20 pm
Matthew - I think you are the coolest musician ever (to put on these small shows for special fans). I wanted to go to your apartment show so badly, but I couldn’t get out of Ontario in time for it. When have you ever heard of any other musician doing this??? I haven’t. Is there a show at Kee to Bala (Ontario) this year?
I can’t wait to get your new CD.
June 15th, 2007 at 1:26 pm
I just heard “Born Losers” on MTRAX and it made my day!!! I can’t wait for the streaming of the whole album and the actual release! I hope your jaw feels better soon.
June 15th, 2007 at 1:36 pm
CHARLIE M!?!?!!?! YOU MADE ME POP YOUR FUCKING EYEBALLS OUTTA YOUR HEAD FOR THAT RAT BASTARD?!?!?
June 15th, 2007 at 1:56 pm
dallas, tx loves matt good.
:)
June 15th, 2007 at 2:07 pm
nice, thats also the day I go on vacation….tight.
June 15th, 2007 at 2:18 pm
[quote comment="16197"]Matthew - I think you are the coolest musician ever (to put on these small shows for special fans). I wanted to go to your apartment show so badly, but I couldn’t get out of Ontario in time for it. When have you ever heard of any other musician doing this??? I haven’t. Is there a show at Kee to Bala (Ontario) this year?
I can’t wait to get your new CD.[/quote]
Totally agree, not too many musicians would go out to cottage country and put on a show. Bala, nice place, not 20 mins from the cottage. Ottawa’s calling as well
June 15th, 2007 at 3:11 pm
Matt,
When you are in DC I’m hoping to see you play at XM. But if I dont get on the list please play a show around the area. Please!!!!
Ian
June 15th, 2007 at 3:14 pm
Yeah, sounds like a cool evening. I might be in San Francisco around that time anyways, so maybe I’ll swing by with some birthday heinekens.
June 15th, 2007 at 3:43 pm
Suburbia.
Acoustic.
Play in Calgary please. =D
June 15th, 2007 at 3:49 pm
Would that I could get to Vegas…*Sigh*. That sounds so awesome. Anybody who gets to go - how lucky you are! I know it’s still early days, but is there any possibility of recording some of the session, like the one you did in your apartment? And I am VERY MUCH looking forward to the streaming of the new album!!!!
June 15th, 2007 at 4:04 pm
oh yeah!!! I am in Phoenix baby!!! That is a short 1 hour flight away. Count me in!!! I have sent my email and I am eagerly awaiting your response.
June 15th, 2007 at 4:07 pm
can you record suburbia acoustic and put it in the videos section? Also, NYC is waiting for you.
June 15th, 2007 at 4:29 pm
you’re going to be fine.
June 15th, 2007 at 5:51 pm
High 30’s during the day? Are you sure you are in Vegas!
June 15th, 2007 at 5:52 pm
Suburbia? Acoustic!?! I feel like I’ve won the lottery. Favorite MGB song ever. (I must have categories.) Thank you. I mean, I know it wasn’t like you did it because I said something– that would be crazy– but I DO appreciate it :)
June 15th, 2007 at 8:24 pm
Ahhhh. I won’t be in Las Vegas until mid-July. I am always missing the best things.
June 15th, 2007 at 8:27 pm
I like that you are going to give us a massive present for your birthday. Thanks!
June 15th, 2007 at 11:03 pm
Holy fucking batshit, I wish I was in Las Vegas. How cool is it that you do these things for your fans?….my God, what a memory some people will take away from these shows. *sigh*…..one day.
June 16th, 2007 at 5:36 am
Suburbia! Awesome! Nice play Matt. In fact, I just played Suburbia acoustic at an open mic on Tuesday. I wonder how different our versions are.
-julz
June 16th, 2007 at 6:07 am
That’s amazing, hope you all have fun. I would love to be there but will already be on a plane to Texas to visit the fam. Any video or audio from the event would be cool.
June 16th, 2007 at 6:52 am
Somewhere near Cleveland would be awesome! We are right across the puddle (lake Erie) - and we get the London radio station - so we have been listening to Matt Good for years.
June 16th, 2007 at 7:40 am
I just got fitted for my first nightguard. I don’t grind so much as I clamp. I’ve been doing it for years, and just thought it was natural. The jaw aches, etc. I just got major bridge work put in, and my dentist advised me it would just get worse because porcelain doesn’t “adapt” as well as real teeth do. I’ve been advised to not just wear it at night, but as much as I can and want. I get it next week. I wonder if it’ll do any good.
June 16th, 2007 at 9:18 am
I won’t be in Vegas til mid-July, either. Dang.
June 16th, 2007 at 9:34 am
Suburbia is one of my favourite songs (next to Running for Home) and to hear it acoustic could….nay WOULD be damn near orgasmic…
June 16th, 2007 at 12:26 pm
I can’t wait to hear Suburbia!
I REALLY hope you are able to make it to the east coast. I know there are a lot of people in Halifax that are dying for a taste of Matt Good live.
June 16th, 2007 at 10:14 pm
I can’t wait to hear Suburbia accoustic! ..That is my all time favorite song by you!
June 17th, 2007 at 12:50 pm
CLEVELAND! CLEVELAND! CLEVELAND!…
June 26th, 2007 at 11:52 am
[...] This Friday, June 29th I will be in Las Vegas hanging out with Matthew Good and about 20 lucky individuals, getting a private performance and preview of the forthcoming album, Hospital Music. Photo credit: Dan Lilly on Flickr I’m in Las Vegas for a month, I might do a little campfire thing without amplification, etc, sort of like I did when I left my old apartment… Like last August’s apartment show I will have to limit the number of people, so if you’re seriously interested then best to respond as soon as you’re able. We can make it a bit of a pool party, I’ll play some tunes, and maybe even preview some of the new release. Being that it’s in the high 30’s during the day, I’ll most likely do it in the evening when it cools off a bit. As for the date, I was thinking of doing it on my birthday, the 29th [MatthewGood.org] [...]