BRIGHT EYES SLAGS OFF JOHN PEEL

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Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

CONOR OBERST, YOU ARE SO NOT WORTHY! READ ABOUT IT HERE AND HERE.

A BITCH ADORES WOLF BLITZER...

A BITCH ADORES WOLF BLITZER...
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

IMAGINE MY SURPRISE WHEN I FOUND OUT THERE'S ACTUALLY ANOTHER PERSON ON THE PLANET WHO REGARDS WOLF BLITZER AS A DESIRABLE SEX OBJECT! READ ALL ABOUT IT AND FIND OUT THE REAL STATE OF THE UNION AT THE BLOG OF ANGRYBLACKBITCH.
HEY BITCH, IF WE WERE ONE PERSON WE COULD HAVE WRITTEN THAT BOOK "ANGRY BLACK WHITE BOY"! FIND OUT ALL ABOUT IT HERE.

HOW STELLA GOT HER GROOVE BACK AND THEN LOST IT AGAIN...

HOW STELLA GOT HER GROOVE BACK AND THEN LOST IT AGAIN...
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

THIS IS TOO FUNNY, TURNS OUT STELLA'S GROOVE IS GAY! READ ALL ABOUT IT HERE.

CUT COPY

CUT COPY
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

ARE JUST ABOUT THE COOLEST THING GOING RIGHT NOW. I'M THE LAST PERSON ON THE FACE OF THE PLANET TO KNOW ABOUT THEM BUT I'M SO GLAD THAT I'VE WISED UP! IF YOU'RE INCLINED TOWARD THE PLEASURE, PHOENIX AND CHROMEO SIDE OF THE SPECTRUM, THIS BAND'S FOR YOU. CHECK OUT CUT COPY HERE!

GEORGE DIGWEED

GEORGE DIGWEED
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

IS APPARENTLY THE WORLD'S FOREMOST PIGEON SHOOTER (FROM WHAT I CAN GATHER, OF BOTH THE CLAY AND LIVE VARIETIES). I'M OBSESSED WITH HIM EVER SINCE I READ ABOUT HIM ON MY FRIEND IAN MAC'S BLOG. YOU'LL FIND IAN'S POST HERE. IF YOU'RE A CHUBBY CHASER, MR. DIGWEED WILL BE AN ESSENTIAL ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION.

ALFRED DOBLIN AS PORTRAYED BY ERNST LUDWIG KIRCHNER

ALFRED DOBLIN AS PORTRAYED BY ERNST LUDWIG KIRCHNER
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

BOADWEE BLOG IS FEELING RATHER UNINSPIRED SO I'VE DECIDED TO BEGIN PLOWING THROUGH ALFRED DOBLIN'S BERLIN ALEXANDERPLATZ THIS MORNING. IF YOU'VE NEVER SEEN THE 16 HOUR FASSBINDER FILM ADAPTATION , IT'S EXCELLENT AND A WORTHWHILE WAY TO KILL A COUPLE OF SUMMER DAYS IF YOU'VE GOT SOME FREE TIME ON YOUR HANDS.

MIS-SHAPES, MISTAKES, MISFITS...

MIS-SHAPES, MISTAKES, MISFITS...
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

raised on a diet of broken biscuits...we'd like to go to town but we can't risk it....These are some of the lyrics to Pulp's MIS-SHAPES. I've been wondering this morning if fellow blogger BLOOD RAY has ever heard this track. It's a song about being bullied and rising up and overthrowing the oppressors on an album populated by the downtrodden. Blood Ray, I've felt this way a zillion times too, you are so not alone. Blood Ray's lament is well worth reading. If you have any words of encouragement to send along to Mr. Ray, he can use them RIGHT NOW. You'll find the BLOOD RAY HERE. I'm also kind of wondering what ANGRY BLACK BITCH (SEE LINKS) might have to say about any of this...

NEXT BIG THING

CLOR
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

THEY'RE CALLED "CLOR" AND I HAVE LAUREN LAVERNE (SEE ARCHIVES) OF XFM (SEE LINKS) TO THANK FOR THEM.
YOU'LL FIND THEIR WEBSITE HERE AND THE VIDEOS FOR THE EXTRAORDINARY "LOVE AND PAIN" AND "OUTLINES" HERE.

SANDRA DAY O'CONNOR

SANDRA DAY O'CONNOR
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

PROVIDED THE SWING VOTE IN A 5-4 SUPREME COURT DECISION TODAY AGAINST PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS IN COURTHOUSES. THIS DECISION ISN'T A CLEAR CUT VICTORY BUT IT'S A TINY GLIMMER OF HOPE IN AN OTHERWISE DISMAL POLITICAL SEASON. READ ALL ABOUT IT HERE.

THIS IS WHAT I FELT LIKE...

THIS IS WHAT I FELT LIKE...
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

after hoovering up a mountain of drugs and inhaling a river of booze on Friday night with my friend Patrick and my (almost) next door neighbour Lance. I know, after my big fucking rant, I have turned into a total pride cliche (well, except I was at home when the previously mentioned activity took place). For the record, I am FAR too old to be behaving like this and CAN'T DEAL WITH THIS SHIT. Patrick is a terrible influence, I don't know how he does it. It will be a LONG TIME before this happens to BLOG BOADWEE again. I felt so shitty last night I couldn't even think about going anywhere near a pride event though my boyfriend and Patrick went to pink Saturday and reported that it was uplifting and great fun. I'm feeling much better and we're all headed over to the festival now. Happy gay pride from BOADWEE BLOG.

GAY PRIDE 2005

GAY PRIDE 2005
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

Another summer in San Francisco, another Gay Pride event, another rush of mixed emotions. It's a shame we still need shit like this but we're a long way from NOT needing shit like this, especially as long as the Southern Baptist Convention still exists. Those motherfuckers are like FLINTSTONE'S KIDS, 15 million strong, and groowwing. The hardcore faggots, fairies, drag queens, and leather freaks will be out en masse and of course the assimilationist fags will complain that they become the face of gay pride events. How come they have to show the drag queen's on the news? Well, I'm a fuck of a lot more pleased being represented by the drag queens than being represented by the white, male, middle class, investment bankers with Volvo wagons, 2 kids each and million dollar homes. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for queer achievement, queer families and upward mobility in the community but I'm sick of homophobic homosexuals who think the only way for fags to come out ahead is TOTAL assimilation. Look, we're just like you are!! Well, that's bullshit. For me, one of the great things about the big, beautiful gay world we live in is that WE AREN'T JUST LIKE YOU! We're bankers and doctors and lawyers but we're also sissies, weirdos and freaks. We refuse to adhere to the cultural paradigm which is dictated by stupid judeo/christian constructs that we don't believe in anyway. Queers have to continue to make our world a haven for the eccentrics, artists and misfits. Especially as long as they/we continue to be hated and persecuted by mainstream America. It's the outsiders who FUCKING CREATED GAY PRIDE. We'd all be swinging from ropes right now if it wasn't for the few brave faggots from back in the day who decided to be DEFIANTLY DIFFERENT. So shit on the flamers and sissies and queens and perverts all you want, you well heeled, rich, white assimilated homosexuals, but remember none of us would be here without them. These are the thoughts that I'm heading in to Pride Weekend with. Peace the fuck out, bitches.

THE GOAT or WHO IS SYLVIA?

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Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

is a play by EDWARD ALBEE. It's about a married man who falls in love with a goat. I just read it and it's very funny, well written and poignant. There's a production at the AMERICAN CONSERVATORY THEATRE in San Francisco right now (through JULY 10) if you happen to be in the Bay Area and my friend's the Wylde's tell me it's excellent (they tend to know about these things).

KELLY AND ANYA

KELLY AND ANYA
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

are pretty near the top of my cool list and pretty near the top of my most loved list. They spend a lot of time at my house. We laugh a lot. Anya is Anya Gallaccio the artist and Kelly is Kelly Eginton, Anya's girlfriend and an up and coming artist. They live in London and both make really good (but very different) work. I've known Anya for ages but we've only got to be good friends the last 3 years. Anya met Kelly while visiting San Francisco and it was love at first sight. Kelly moved to London a few months later which every one thought was mad but it couldn't have worked out better. They're so adorable and one of the greatest couples you'd ever want to meet. I call them THE LADY BUGGERS or DOLLY and BOLLY. Kelly is a rock chick and we are BIG TIME MUSIC NERDS when we're together. When Kelly is around we eat a lot of bacon and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. Every day they're not here is a little bit sad because of that fact. I'm desperate to get to the U.K. to see them but I think they're coming here in the fall for a stay. HOORAY! I get bitterly depressed every time they leave. They really spoil me like crazy when they're around. Kenny Beans really adores them too and Anya has a way with Kenny like no one else. She can actually call him things like 'GRUMPY BEAR" and get away with it. I can't imagine my life without them. HURRY BACK GIRLIE BUGS! WE MISS YOU!! You can see a great pic of Anya (which I think I took) and images of her work HERE.

HEY SCENESTERS!

HEY SCENESTERS!
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT NOT BUYING THE NEW CRIBS ALBUM. IT IS FUCKING BLINDING. YOU CAN'T HAVE SUMMER WITHOUT IT. THESE GUYS ARE THE REAL DEAL. YOU ARE A FOOL IF YOU DON'T SHELL OUT FOR THIS. I'M NOT KIDDING. CHECK THEM OUT HERE AND HERE.

PATRICK ROCK'S CAR

PATRICK ROCK'S CAR
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

THIS IS THE CAR I SPENT LAST WEEKEND IN PORTLAND, OREGON PIMPING AROUND IN. IT BELONGS TO MY GOOD FRIEND PATRICK ROCK. PATRICK IS A GREAT ARTIST AND ONE OF THE ALL TIME COOL GUYS. HE REALLY SHOWED US A GOOD TIME WHILE WE WERE IN PORTLAND SO I'M GIVING HIM PROPS. PATRICK, YOU'RE THE SHIT, I LOVE YOU. OH, AND I NAMED PATRICK'S CAR "RANDY" WHILE WE WERE THERE AND EVERYONE SEEMS TO THINK IT'S A GOOD FIT.

CHRIS MOYLES

CHRIS MOYLES
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

is a presenter on BBC RADIO ONE. I don't really care for his show. It's one of those "humorous", morning, FM radio shows, just like the ones we have here. Chris's taste in music is strictly mainstream. I still think he's adorable and this photo shows him exactly as I'd like to see him.

CHEAP AS CHIPS

CHEAP AS CHIPS
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

DAVID DICKINSON is the host of a truly horrendous U.K. television program called BARGAIN HUNT. I don't know why but I can't get enough of it. It's really a camp classic and Mr. Dickinson uses some hysterically funny catch phrases which include "CHEAP AS CHIPS" and "WHAT A BOBBY DAZZLER". The show takes 2 pairs of contestants, sets them loose in a flea market or antique mall with 200 pounds and an antiques expert where they try to find bargains. The items they purchase are then sold at auction. The idea is that their purchases will sell for more than they were bought for and the prize will be whatever profit the contestants manage to make. It seems to me that no one ever makes money on this show and when they do it's such a paltry amount you wonder why they even bothered. However, David Dickinson is a scream and it's worth tuning in for his pompadour, pin stripe suits and silly banter. Bargain Hunt seems to be on BBC AMERICA constantly. You can find out more about DAVID DICKINSON at DAVID DICKINSON.NET or THE DAVID DICKINSON SHRINE.

THIS IS FOR THE POOR (THE PHONES BOURGEOIS MIX)

this is for the poor phones bourgeois mix
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

is the b-side to the latest THE OTHERS single which is called WILLIAM. It's on the 2-track version of the single. I'm not generally a fan of rock tracks re-mixed as dance tracks but once in a while one comes along that really, really works. This is one of them. The a-side, WILLIAM, is ace also. Find out more about THE OTHERS HERE.

CHEMICAL WORLD

CHEMICAL WORLD
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

I'm having serious trouble adjusting to being back home. I've slept 14 of the 24 hours I've been back. This happens every time I go away. I'm trying to pull it together. I haven't had a cup of PG Tips in about a week, that could be a big part of the problem. I'm making a b-line to the kitchen the second I finish this post. My friend Patrick Rock (the guy I was visiting in Portland) bought a big ass 68 Chevrolet convertible. I cant' remember the make but I'll post a pic here tomorrow. Anyway, it was a blast cruising the city in it with Miles Davis' KIND OF BLUE as our soundtrack. I've really been a jazzbo lately (okay, not for jazzbos but FOR ME). I love that record and am going to buy it soon. I had 2 CD tragedies during the last week. One was when the mouthwash I've been using because of my mouth surgery leaked into the bag where I was storing the only CD I bought in Portland, BEATLES FOR SALE. This is the kind of shit that makes me go nuts. The artwork is wrecked but the CD is just fine. Of course I'll eventually just buy it again. It's the only one of the early BEATLES discs that I didn't own and it's doing it for me BIG TIME. Funny, they're mostly recognized for RUBBER SOUL, REVOLVER and beyond because for my money it's all the stuff before those that really showcase their greatness. PLEASE PLEASE ME, BEATLES FOR SALE, A HARD DAY'S NIGHT, HELP, MEET THE BEATLES, WITH THE BEATLES, etc. Any one of those will rock you to your roots. In case you're wondering why I've got BLUR'S CHEMICAL WORLD pictured above it's because I bought it off of E-BAY before I went away, which leads to my second CD tragedy. When I got back, my VERY SCRATCHED COPY was waiting for me in the mail (though the sleeve is IMMACULATE). I've buffed it out with the DISC DOCTOR (those things actually work pretty good) and it's ACCEPTABLE at this point though I'm still not thrilled about the whole thing. Okay, I'm having my tea now (it's 1:37PM) and then a trip to the gym. Hopefully BOADWEE BLOG will be getting back to it's normal self TOMORROW.

BOADWEE BLOG IS BACK!!!

DYKES AND THE CITY.COM
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

I WAS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST FOR A WEEK AND TECHNOLOGICALLY CHALLENGED, HENCE THE SPARCITY OF NEW POSTINGS HERE AT BOADWEE BLOG. HOWEVER, I'LL BE UP AND RUNNING FOR ALL YOU KIDS TOMORROW A.M. LET'S GET THIS TRAIN BACK ON THE TRACK...
IN THE MEANTIME, CHECK OUT MY FRIENDS OVER AT DYKES AND THE CITY (SEE LINKS).

GUGGENHEIMIE

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Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

THIS IS MY CONTRIBUTION TO NICOLE EISENMAN'S SEARCH FOR A GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM LOGO. GO TO CORNCUB'S BLOG (SEE LINKS) AND ALL WILL BE EXPLAINED. I'M HAVING A GREAT TIME IN OREGON BUT I'M SCREWED FOR INTERNET SERVICE. BE PATIENT, MES ENFANTS!

JARVIS COCKER, JESUS CHRIST...

JARVIS COCKER
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

SAME INITIALS, NO COINCIDENCE. PULP, GREATEST BAND OF ALL TIME? MAYBE. WHAT YOU NEED TO OWN:

HIS AND HERS
DIFFERENT CLASS
THIS IS HARDCORE
WE LOVE LIFE

READ ABOUT THEM HERE.
VISIT THE JARVIS COCKER SHRINE HERE.

WOMEN OF COLOR

WOMENOFCOLOR
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

THE BITCHES ARE GETTING IT TOGETHER. STAY TUNED.

BOADWEE BLOG MOVES TO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST...

BOADWEE BLOG MOVES TO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST...
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

in search of lumberjacks! I found this illustration in a children's book called JOHNNY KAW. Supposedly Johnny is using PAUL BUNYAN'S nose to dig the Mississippi River bed, but that's not what it looks like he's doin' if you ask me.

PETE AND KATE, TOGETHER AGAIN...

PETE AND KATE, TOGETHER AGAIN...
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

IN THIS MONTH'S VANITY FAIR. ON A NEWSSTAND NEAR YOU NOW! More about PETE HERE. Pics of KATE HERE.

OH, I KNOW I'VE SAID THIS BEFORE...

OH, I KNOW I'VE SAID THIS BEFORE...
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

...but this really IS the perfect album for the summer. Kind of hippy, kind of twee, very melodic. And I love the fact the band is comprised of 2 brother/sister sets. You'll feel like drinking cheap rose from a wine skin while you're listening to it. You can hear/see more of the MAGIC NUMBERS HERE. Check out the great video for LOST FOREVER by PETE FOWLER (this site is a MUST) of SUPER FURRY ANIMALS fame.

THIS MAN CHANGED MY LIFE

THIS MAN CHANGED MY LIFE
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

I graduated from UCLA in 1989, 2 or 3 years before it became cool to go there. I don't know what it was like after I left but I absolutely loved it. One of the primary reasons I loved it so much was the presence of Chris Burden. He was hands on, totally reliable, patient, a remarkably intelligent and dedicated teacher as well as an astute critic. He impacted my life and work profoundly. I know others who worked with him who share my feelings but I've heard the last few years were a mixed bag (he's gone now). I don't know, I don't care. I love and respect the man, I always will. The photo is the cover of his Newport Harbor show (now Orange County Museum of Art) catalogue. It was his first retrospective and one of those shows that I can remember being completely blown away by. It chronicles his beginnings in performance, endurance and conceptualism and moves into his early years as a sculptor (which he now does exclusively). This book gives great insight into the work and is pretty much all you need to know about him. The landscape of contemporary art would be alltogether different without his imprint. I can't recommend this highly enough. It sells for about $175 on AMAZON.COM and is worth every penny. Easily one of the best art catalogues ever. If you love art, it's a necessity. Note: I couldn't find anything definitive about Chris on the web. Your best bet is a Google image search for CHRIS BURDEN.

THAT'S MY FACE TURNING BLUE AND YELLOW

THAT'S MY FACE TURNING BLUE AND YELLOW
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

BUT AT LEAST THE SWELLING IS GOING DOWN.
IF YOU'RE CONFUSED, SEARCH BELOW FOR ENTRIES REGARDING THE SAD SAGA OF BOADWEE BLOG AND DENTISTRY. AND YES, I'M FEELING LIKE HELL BUT I'M TRYING TO BUCK UP.

EXPO 2000

EXPO 2000
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

THIS GEEKY, SCRAWNY KID SERIOUSLY THROWS IT DOWN TO THE SOUNDS OF KRAFTWERK. YOU'LL FIND THE VIDEO HERE.

NOT GUILTY!!!!!

NOT GUILTY!!!!!
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

I'm deferring to ANGRYBLACKBITCH on this one. READ WHAT THE BITCH HAS TO SAY HERE.

NEVER WIN

NEVER NEVER
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

I wasn't giving 2 shits about the new FISCHERSPOONER record until I heard the track NEVER WIN on Lauren Laverne's XFM show (see LINKS for XFM). Now I'm having a re-think about Casey and Warren. ALL THE INFO YOU NEED HERE.

WHO'S THE HOTTEST PRESIDENT?

WHO'S THE HOTTEST PRESIDENT?
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

I know I should get a life but I've often wondered if given the chance which president I would I want to have sex with (wow, speculation about sex with dead people - most of them anyway - must be a NEW LOW here on BOADWEE BLOG). I've always thought that BILL CLINTON oozes sex appeal from every pore (though I don't approve of the weight loss, even if he does have a bad heart) and I have a thing for PRESIDENT GRANT (he's on one of our bank notes here in the U.S. but I can't remember which one off hand, I do know I get excited every time I see him in my wallet). But, the hands down winner is TEDDY ROOSEVELT. What a cutie! He's the classic bear cub. I LOVE that short, stocky, tough guy thing he has going on and you can tell by looking at him that he was a beast in the sack. TEDDY, you're HOT and BOADWEE BLOG salutes you (hmm, this is starting to sound like a beer advert)! I would love to know which presidents some of my readers would like to fuck and why (you can find my e-mail in the upper right hand corner of this blog). If anyone actually responds maybe I'll post some of the e-mails. COMING TO BOADWEE BLOG SOON - WHO'S THE SEXIEST CARTOON?!!

ALL NIGHT DISCO PARTY

ALL NIGHT DISCO PARTY
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

is the (first I think) single released by Brighton super group BRAKES (yes, that thing about leaving the "the" off the band name IS pretentious). BRAKES features members of ELECTRIC SOFT PARADE and BRITISH SEA POWER. Those bands were both quintessentially INDIE and sometimes leaning toward TWEE so it's a big surpise that this is PUNK FUNK and comes across all TALKING HEADS-ISH (though that sound IS all the rage these days). That said, this is a really great song with a killer bassline and it's a guaranteed floor filler. In their own words, "IT'S A NON-STOP, UBER ROCKIN', ALL NIGHT DISCO PARTY!!" Get it at MOD LANG (SEE LINKS) or hear it and get it HERE. CD single has the video, 7 inch is on coloured vinyl!

PRESTON STURGES

PRESTON STURGES
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

is easily one of America's great film auteurs. Not only did he make exceptional movies, he made exceptional COMIC movies which I think are probably the most difficult type to master. You can't go wrong with a Sturge's flick, they're all outstanding but here are some recommendations to narrow the field down for you.

SULLIVAN'S TRAVELS
UNFAITHFULLY YOURS
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
MIRACLE OF MORGAN'S CREEK
THE LADY EVE
PALM BEACH STORY

Well, I think I've named most of his movies but you won't regret seeing any of those on the list. Check out THE OFFICIAL PRESTON STURGES WEBSITE. It's well maintained and informative.

THIS IS ONE SAME SEX COUPLE...

E-HARMONY.MY ASS
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

that EHARMONY.COM might approve of. I'm getting all ANGRYBLACKBITCH© here (Bitch - I love you and I'm giving you full props - you're going to be a frequent reference point on this blog from now on - see LINKS and ARCHIVES) and ranting about these motherfuckers. I didn't know they only offer opposite sex matches until Adam Schmadam (see LUCKY TACKLE in LINKS section) pointed it out to me last night. I prefer a swastika wearing, cross burning, out in the open kind of fascist to a subversive, new age one. A bitch likes to know what she's getting into. FIGHT THE POWER, SISTERS AND BROTHERS. SEND THE ASSHOLES AT EHARMONY.COM AN E-MAIL OF DISSENT.

LITTLE BRITAIN

LITTLE BRITAIN
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

Yes U.K. readers, I know I'm a bit behind the times but LITTLE BRITAIN has only recently arrived in the states via BBC AMERICA . For those of you who haven't seen it, it's a riot. David Walliams and Matt Lucas are equally adept at performing an assortment of outrageous yet sympathetic characterizations. Particular favourites are Sebastian and the Prime Minister, Vicky, Daffyd, Lou and Andy, and Emily Howard (I am a lady!). Oddly enough, I've seen a zillion pictures of Matt Lucas as himself and always thought he looked like he just dropped out of a dog's ass but more than a few of his characters on LITTLE BRITAIN are rather fanciable! See clips HERE (don't miss EMILY HOWARD)!

THE IMPERIAL MARCH

THE IMPERIAL MARCH
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

This guy SCRATCHES "THE IMPERIAL MARCH" from the STAR WARS SOUNDTRACK on decks! WATCH AND LISTEN HERE! As my friend Adam Schmadam would say, OFF THE HOOK.

STELLLLLAAAAAA!!!

STELLLLLAAAAAA!!!
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

MORE PICS OF THE DIVINE MS. TENNANT HERE!

ROCK SNOB'S DICTIONARY

ROCK SNOB'S DICTIONARY
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

AM I LAST THE LAST PERSON IN THE WORLD TO TWIG ON TO "ROCK SNOB"? THIS IS VERY MOJO-ISH AND I FEEL LIKE A BIG GEEK FOR LIKING IT BUT I CAN'T HELP MYSELF. CHECK OUT THE SNOB HERE.

I LIKE MIKE

I LIKE MIKE
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

DITKA 'CAUSE HE'S CUTE AS A BUG'S EAR. FOR ME, HE'S THE CLASSIC "DAD" TYPE. AND I DON'T CARE IF HE'S A REPUBLICAN PIG, I'D STILL DO HIM IN A HEARTBEAT. READ MORE ABOUT THE MAN HERE.

YOUNGER YOUNGER 28'S

YOUNGER YOUNGER 28'S
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

Yet another entry in my continuing effort to rehabilitate the late, great and overlooked. I think the folks at DROWNED IN SOUND (SEE LINKS) hit the nail on the head with this one:

"For an album that was criminally ignored when it sneaked out in early 2000, "Soap" is a work that maybe everyone with an equal interest in cheesy pop music and Britpop should own. Imagine a cross between the Human League, Pet Shop Boys, Sheep on Drugs, Saint Etienne and Pulp, if you can. Play this next to Coldplay, Keane, or the other alt.complaint.rock currently swamping our charts, and discover the real reason why the NME gets it wrong when they hype Stones tribute band The Strokes. "Soap" is quite simply an album that straddles both the pop and indie markets superbly. From the opening "Sugar Sweet Dreams", the camp and bittersweet tongue in cheek lyricism of Joe Northern shines through with the pop sensibilities. The inner booklet of a street map detailing all the everyday life chronicled in the album owes quite a bit to Pulp, maybe, but still, imbues this album with the same observed cynicism that its tunes never show."

Currently being listened to in hundreds of homes worldwide, I'm sure you can find this for pennies on the dollar at
WWW.AMAZON.CO.UK or EBAY.

WWW.AWFULPLASTICSURGERY.COM

WWW.AWFULPLASTICSURGERY.COM
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

JUST MIGHT BE THE MOST FASCINATING WEBSITE EVER!! THIS SHIT WILL KEEP YOU OCCUPIED FOR HOURS. PERSONALLY, I LIKE TO HEAD STRAIGHT TO THE ARCHIVES. IF YOU'VE BEEN WONDERING WHERE YOUR NEW SCREENSAVER WAS GOING TO COME FROM...

ANGRYBLACKBITCH

ANGRYBLACKBITCH
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

THE BITCH IS FIERCE, THE BITCH IS HILARIOUS. CHECK IT OUT! R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

TODAY'S ROCK AND ROLL

TODAY'S ROCK AND ROLL
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

MAGIC NUMBERS - MAGIC NUMBERS
THE TEARS - HERE COME THE TEARS
NINE BLACK ALPS - EVERYTHING IS
THE CRIBS - THE NEW FELLAS
MAXIMO PARK - A CERTAIN TRIGGER
ORDINARY BOYS - BOYS WILL BE BOYS (not prone to liking this band but this is a great track, last album had a handful of winners so I'm open to the new one)
XFM (LAUREN LAVERNE 7-10AM PST MONDAY-FRIDAY and generally good other times - SEE LINKS)
ARTROCKER (NEW LINKS ACCORDING TO CORNY GIRL - SEE LINKS)
DROWNED IN SOUND (SEE LINKS)

If you're shopping for any of this stuff get it at MOD LANG if you're in the San Francisco Bay Area (SEE LINKS - THEY ALSO DO MAIL ORDER) or ROUGH TRADE (SEE LINKS). You should patronize both of these businesses. Good people, good stores.

WHO'S GOT THE COKE?

WHO'S GOT THE COKE?
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

Stole the photo and caption from CITYRAG.COM. This site is TOO good. And call me a misogynist pig but I think NICOLE RITCHIE looks AMAZING! Anyone got an EIGHT BALL?

POST- OP

POST OP
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

BOADWEE BLOG IS HAVING A DAY OF REST AFTER REPAIRS (SEE BELOW). FEELING PRETTY GOOD BUT STILL NEED A FEW DAYS OF RECUPERATION. GUTTED THAT I'M MISSING THE KAISER CHIEFS IN
L.A. TOMORROW!

BOADWEE BLOG IS HAVING REPAIR WORK DONE TODAY

BOADWEE BLOG IS HAVING REPAIR WORK DONE TODAY
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

It's true. I'm having oral surgery to graft bone onto my gums in preparation for dental implants I'll be getting in about 6-8 months. The implants will replace ancient bridgework I had done when I fucked up my teeth and jaw in a drunken motorcycle accident in New Orleans when I was 19. My new teeth will be great when they're done but it's a long process which I'm only half way through. Wish me luck and browse the archives in my absence, I tried to post enough to keep you kids busy for a while. Hopefully Boadwee Blog will be back up and running as scheduled tomorrow.

KENNY, MELLY AND BRIAN©

KENNY, MELLY AND BRIAN
Originally uploaded by KEITHBOADWEE.

is the name of this photo (©keith boadwee 2005) that I just made. Haven't blogged about art in a week or so, this will have to do. Comments to the usual address.

WOLFMAN

WOLFMAN
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is mates with Pete Doherty (some people blame him for Pete's heroin and crack addiction but if they really need to blame someone they should probably just blame Pete, right?). Wolfman works solo and with his band THE SIDE EFFECTS. He also frequently colloborates with Mr. Doherty. I can't overstate how much I love the 3 singles he's released so far. The first, FOR LOVERS, is sung by Pete and is my favourite ballad for ages. Sweet, endearing, beautiful and genius, it could be on an all time favourite singles list of mine. The second, NAPOLEON, is best summed up as dark, paranoid, drug-addled gonzo rock. The third and most recent, ICE CREAM GUERILLA, reminds me of the poppier moments of the Velvets or Lou Reed's solo stuff, but, much like those records, has a heart of darkness. Find out more about WOLFMAN HERE.

IAN MACMILLAN

IAN MACMILLAN
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Ian MacMillan crops up in this blog a lot (Ian, I hope you don't mind that I've posted the somwhat comical photo of you in my Cary Grants specs, you still look adorable!). He's one of my closest friends and I absolutely worship him. We have almost EXACTLY the same taste in men and we really make each other laugh A LOT. Like me, Ian has an exceptional boyfriend who dotes on him (hello Andy!). Ian's a brilliant filmmaker and very much respected by his industry and peers. if you haven't seen his work, you should. He makes documentaries about art and culture. His subjects include Donald Judd, Philip Larkin and Bruce Nauman among others. I'll try to find source material about him and post it here. Ian has impeccable taste in just about everything (we have a lot of overlap in our music taste but he definitely tends to the darker, artier, brainier side of things) and is as well read as probably anyone I've ever known. He has a blog ( see "links") that's thoughtful, intelligent and, frankly, better written than mine. It doesn't resort to the sensational journalistic tactics used here. The reason I'm blogging about him today is because he posted an article from Harper's magazine on the rise of religious fundamentalism in America. It's dreary and depressing but important to read I think. You'll find it in his blog entry FEELING THE HATE.