Suburban Glitter

Scotty has been shooting photos at Club Dada for awhile now…as long as I’ve been an owner, at least. I hear he’s hanging up his camera because not enough people are purchasing his photos. I know I’ve bought a few, including one of Ben and I that Scotty had blown up and framed at his Kettle Art opening.

Scotty has a certain something that sets him apart from the other photographers I know. He takes the time to work with his subjects, directing them to get the best shot out of them, and as a result, those people feel like they are on the red carpet. Their 5 minutes of fame, if you will.

I’ll be sad to see Scotty put down his camera. He has brightened my day numerous times. I’ll go to the club exhausted and grumpy, wearing no makeup and a hat, and he still makes me feel sexy and beautiful.

Here are some recent shots that Scotty took of me, Ben and Leslie, as well as other folks at Club Dada a couple of weeks ago. I was sick with bronchitis in most of these, but he still made me look amazing…thank you, Scotty.

Ok kids,

Here’s a great deal!!! I bought this about 2 months ago brand new for $900. I’ve played it twice on stage and that’s really about it. It’s in mint condition and comes w/ a soft case.
Only reason I’m selling it is because I just bought a Gibson Flying V and LOVE it! So firm asking price of $700 is a great buy!!! Please feel free to forward this on to anyone you might think would be interested!

Thanks a bunch!
Ben-
214-586-3358

read below if truly interested.. .

o honor the sonic legacy of alt/indie rock founding father J Mascis, Fender has unveiled the sparkling-new J Mascis Jazzmaster guitar.

Mascis took the instrument to a new place with his feedback-drenched, distortion-laden band, Dinosaur Jr. This new signature model pays affectionately ear-splitting homage to Mascis, giving the instrument a modern makeover for fans who?ve been clamoring for such a model for years.

With its stunning and unusual Purple Sparkle polyester finish, matching headcap and gold anodized pickguard, the guitar features mods requested by Mascis himself?including an Adjusto-Matic bridge, reinforced tremolo arm housing and a satin-finished neck. The Dinosaur roar comes from dual vintage reissue pickups and the barrage of controls the Jazzmaster has always been known for?a three-position toggle switch with volume and tone knobs and, for this model, a two-position slide switch with volume and tone controls configured as a ?lead tone circuit? (up) and a ?rhythm tone circuit? (down).

The J Mascis Jazzmaster is literally a sparkling new addition to the Fender lineup, in celebration of the adventurous and continuing sonic contributions of the man who has been the model?s constant champion for nearly 25 years now.

Technical Info
Body: Basswood

Neck: Maple, ?C? shape, (thin satin polyurethane finish)

Fingerboard: Rosewood, 7.25 in.
radius (184mm)

Number of frets: 21 jumbo frets

Pickups: 2 Special design MIJ single-coil Jazzmaster pickups (neck and bridge)

Controls
?Lead? Circuit: Volume, Tone,
?Rhythm? Circuit: Volume, Tone

Pickup Switching
(3-Position Toggle)
Position 1.
Bridge Pickup
Position 2.
Bridge and Neck Pickups
Position 3.
Neck Pickup

(Lead Circuit)
2-Position Slide:
Up: Lead Tone Circuit
Down: Rhythm Tone Circuit

Bridge: Adjusto-matic bridge with vintage style ?floating? tremolo and tremolo lock button

Machine Heads: Fender/Gotoh Vintage Style Tuning Machines

Hardware: Chrome

Pickguard: Gold anodized

Scale Length: 25.5 in.
(648 mm)

Width at Nut: 1.650 in.
(41 mm)

Unique Features:
60?s Styling

J Mascis Signature on Back of the Headstock

Jumbo Frets

Purple Sparkle Finish

Satin Finish Neck

Adjusto-Matic Bridge

Gold Anodized Pickguard

It’s been a long year, and I’ve learned more lessons and been through more friendships and money than I expected. But at least I’ve got something to show for it. Of course, I didn’t do it alone, there are many many people I want to thank. It may seem small to some, but Club Dada won Best Rock Bar in the Dallas Observer today.

Granted, the bar won the same award last year, but after all the blood, sweat and tears (and yes, I’ve given all three) we, the whole team that joined me and Bob after June, fucking deserve this. I love each and every one of our employees, the local bands, the regulars, and our friends who have helped us out this year.

I’ve never experienced so much dedication and true friendship in my life.

I’m getting vaklempt…talk amongst yourselves.

If you love the Jack Black movie, School of Rock, you’ll love the show this Sunday afternoon at Club Dada.

Zounds Sounds is a kind of rock fantasy camp for kids. Every time I go to one of their shows, I have a blast. These kids are amazing, talented, and have more balls than I could have hoped to have at the age of 20, much less 12. My favorite is a Black Sabbath cover band (forgive me, I’ve forgotten the band’s name). It is equally hilarious and inspirational to see a kid that comes up to my navel passionately belt out Ozzy’s lyrics in his not-yet-effected-by-puberty voice.

Who: The Zounds Sounds Summer Session 2008 All-Stars

What: 2nd Annual Boo-Hoo Back to School Concert

When: Sunday September 21st 12-7 (Doors open at 11:30)

Where: Club Dada in Deep Ellum (2720 Elm St.)

It looks like Sunday is going to be a beautiful, sunny day. Perfect weather to have a Bloody Mary on our newly renovated patio, hang out with friends and family (bring the kids!), and support the local music scene and the rock stars of tomorrow as well. Twenty bands will take the stage between 12pm-7pm and cover is only $5. If that’s not a better deal than sitting in a cold movie theater watching the latest Hollywood schlock, I don’t know what is.

Here’s a video from one of the recent Zounds Sounds Showcases at Club Dada to give you an idea:

See ya Sunday!

Longtime Club Dada doorman and Dallas music scene fixture, John “Beard” Brewer, will receive a helping hand on Sunday, September 7, during the 2nd Annual “Beard-a-Fit” at Club Dada, from 2:00pm. until 2:00am.

10 for adults, $15 for those under 18

12 bands including Queen for a Day, The Backsliders and Cas Haley, the first runner-up on the of TV show, “America’s Got Talent,” will play during The Beard-a-Fit.

Time Band
2:30-3:30 Black and Blue
4:00-5:15 Forgotten Space
5:45-7:00 Naked Lunch
7:15-8:15 Queen For A Day
8:15-9:00 Buster Brown
9:00-9:45 Cas Haley
9:45-10:30 The BAcksliders
10:30-11:15 The Enormous Magic Verb
11:15-12:00 Jason Michaels from Jones
12:00-12:45 The Felons
12:45-1:15 Aaron Burton

The proceeds will be used to help Beard pay off a $51,000 hospital bill. In2007, Beard had a seizure that led to a nine day stay in Parkland Hospital. Without health insurance, Beard is still trying to get the bill paid off while working two jobs, including covering the door at Club Dada almost every night of the week.

If you’ve ever shown your I.D. to get a hand stamp or taken the stage at Club Dada, chances are you’ve run across the gruff but loveable and highly opinionated Beard. Please use part of your Sunday to support local music and help Beard out!

For more information, please contact John “Beard” Brewer at

johnbeardbrewer@yahoo.com or call 214-462-0618.

Ben is kicking ass and Dada is busier than ever. Therefore, we are both busier than ever.

But I have to admit, I’ve never been this happy in my entire life. I found the perfect person to complement my crazy, neurotic, silliness with his own. We balance each other out somehow. And nothing makes me happier than to be with someone who ALWAYS wakes up in a good mood, sings in the shower, and finds time to make sure he tells me how awesome I am. Love you Ben!

Ok, enough about me…what do you think about me?

Tonight we have
Astra Heights, Monte Negro, May Fire

Wednesday Night
Eric Neal, Escort Service & The Monco Pancho

Thursday Night
Parade Of Flesh presents
Mouth of the Architect,
Intronaut, Behold the Arctopus,
Nueropathy

Friday Night
Truckstop Junkies, The Cuttoff, And More

Saturday Night
Method Entertainment presents a tribute to Elvis Castello

Support the Dallas Music Scene, Please Repost

How could you miss this line up? I mean…really?

My home away from home made the print version of the Observer once again. But this time, it’s validation of what we set out to do in the first place. Eternally pessimistic, I can honestly say I didn’t expect it to happen this quickly, but Ben has proven to be the best thing that has ever happened to me, and Club Dada.

Thanks to everyone who believes in our dream and supports Deep Ellum!

I wish I could be there. The Dallas Observer’s description of the show just made me more jealous. But I gotta be true to my corporate whoredom. Have fun!

Yes, the fire marshal wrote us a ticket. Yes, there were angry customers. However, I have to give my staff credit for handling a tense situation with a positive attitude and grace under pressure.

When Bob and I brought Ben into the mix as an owner, he simply did what he knew needed to be done. He turned the club around in a matter of weeks. He hired new people that he knew would be dedicated to the cause, and motivated the existing staff to go above and beyond. He puts in over 15 hours a day most days, and it shows. The people are coming back, bands are dying to play, and we are finally starting to live up to the standard that was Club Dada when it first opened years ago.

I already said the staff is great, and they are. But in addition, we have friends falling out of the woodwork who just want to help us succeed. We have friends who give their time to help us with promotions, cleaning, even a couple who helped us remodel our bathrooms. One friend practically gave us a car so Ben could run the club while I work my day job. Photographers take photos for free and musicians are willing to play at the last minute. We are so blessed to have such great friends!

As for BRMC, I regard the situation as a learning experience. If we don’t learn, we don’t grow. And sometimes you have to make mistakes in order to see the correct path ahead.

I want to thank everyone who came out to see the show. I talked to many people in line, and yes it was hot and frustrating. But how many people really expected to see BRMC play from 8pm-2am? Typically, you have at least two opening bands at a big show. Granted, we didn’t plan to have two shows, but it really made sense in the long run. We have had other shows that were at capacity, and I don’t see how standing arm to arm in a sweaty group of people is more fun than actually being able to move around and see the band.

We live, we learn…and I love everyone who has faith in us. Just wait, you haven’t seen the best of us yet.

The line at the BRMC show on 8/1/08. Check out the Dallas Observer’s review.