Crib Notes

For today’s Roll Call we call out Matthew Lambert from All the Saints.

Who are you?
I am Matthew Allen Lambert.

Describe yourself in three words.
Confused. In tune

Who — dead or alive — would most you like to meet?
Neil Young and Mark Grace it’s a tie. I love them both equally.

Who would you most like to slap in the face?
Right now I would have to say the rude hourly woman at the check-in counter at Hartsfield-Jackson last night. She was so mean. That’s all I can think of. I don’t hold grudges very well.

What song do you wish you had written?
“Amazing Grace.”

Elvis Costello or Elvis Presley?
A hybrid Elvis would be cool. I would probably take Costello solely because of “Watching the Detectives,” but my mother would kill me. She would take Elvis P. over Jesus and Bear Bryant I think.

LP, CD or MP3?
I have to say vinyl. Oh the warmth and crackle. The only real way to listen to a record in its truest form, is on vinyl, through headphones. You flip the record, cue the songs, read the liner notes, smell the cover, all that. But I do love having the ability to make mixes with MP3’s.

If you could start one trend, what would it be?
A trend of people spending all of their money on records. Tuck your shirt in.

If you could end one trend, what would it be?
It’s pretty much on its way but I’ll say the whole “Indie” thing. Vomit. “Indie” is “Hair Metal” or “Emo” or something. It starts from something fresh and cool and then America torques it up to like 11 and shit. By the end it just becomes so heartless and boring.

With whom would you most like to play a game of spin the bottle?
I can’t play spin the bottle.

“Sheffield” MP3

All the Saints play the Drunken Unicorn on Wed., Dec. 31 with Atlas Sound and the Balkans. $15. 10 p.m. Drunken Unicorn, 736 Ponce de Leon Place.

(Photo by Skylar Reeves)

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For today’s Roll Call we call out Larkin Grimm.

Who are you?
Larkin Grimm.

Describe yourself in three words.
decadent, compassionate, reptilian.

Who — dead or alive — would most you like to meet?
The Prophet Muhammed.  I’d ask him to play drums on a musical tour of the modern Islamic world with me and I’d ask him how it all compares to his original dream.

Who would you most like to slap in the face?
A young Marlene Dietrich.  But first I would tie her to the bench in Marilyn Monroe’s crypt, lying in a bed of Joe DiMaggio’s roses.

What song do you wish you had written?
“Death of Samantha” by Yoko Ono.

Elvis Costello or Elvis Presley?
Elvis Presley on stage, but I’d rather sit next to Elvis Costello on an airplane to Vegas.

LP, CD or MP3?
Heavy Vinyl is a sacred ritual, dude!

If you could start one trend, what would it be?
Mandatory Psychic Etiquette classes for all school-aged children.

If you could end one trend, what would it be?
The chronic cynicism of educated people in my generation

With whom would you most like to play a game of spin the bottle?
The cast of a great John Stagliano BDSM film called Fashionistas.

Larkin Grimm plays the Earl tonight with Antic Clay and Long Knives. $7. 9 p.m. 488 Flat Shoals Rd. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com.

“Ride That Cyclone” MP3

The last tree from jet van zwieten on Vimeo.

(Photo by Ports Biship).

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For today’s Roll Call we call out Leticia Arioli of Batata Doce.

Who are you?
I am working on finding that one out.

Describe yourself in three words.
Sweet & Sour mix.

Who — dead or alive — would most you like to meet?
Bono, ever since I read the book Killing Bono. Its a love and hate thing. But the guy can engage an entire stadium, you gotta commend him for it.

Who would you most like to slap in the face?
Any disrespectful, condescending men. Seriously, respect the ladies. They are pretty, cherish them, don’t abuse them.

What song do you wish you had written?
Just about every song I love. One of them would be “When Doves Cry” by Prince.

Elvis Costello or Elvis Presley?
Presley and his gyrating hips. I got my mom a wall clock of Elvis Presley with his hips moving to every tick. Now she’s got Elvis’ hips forever moving.

LP, CD or MP3?
LP!! But I am a traitor, I have mostly mp3s now. But its not the same… I hate them in fact.

If you could start one trend, what would it be?
A hugging fever. Like, instead of nodding your head, you just hugged everyone. Hey, we kiss everybody in Brazil, so its doable right?

If you could end one trend, what would it be?
Fake vintage (brand new & expensive) anything.

With whom would you most like to play a game of spin the bottle?
That mysterious, gentlemanly and unattainable vampire from that teen flick Twilight. And I am not kidding. But he doesn’t exist, so I guess I have to say John Cusack.

Batata Doce plays 97 Estoria tonight (Thurs., Dec. 11th). Free. 9 p.m.

“Menina” MP3

Batata Doce Live See Through Souls A Menina

(Photo courtesy Casatelli Photography)

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For Today’s Roll Call we call out Knife of the 4th Ward Daggers.

Who are you?
My name’s Knife. I’m the Majestic Diner hang around, a 4th Ward Dagger, and a pretty nifty hockey player to boot.

Describe yourself in three words.
Who needs words, when you got exclamation marks?  !!!

Who — dead or alive — would most you like to meet?
Michael Jackson and Scarlett Johansson.  I’d be like, “Dude, I believe you’re innocent… So uhhh, can me and Scarlett go ride that roller coaster now?”

Who would you most like to slap in the face?
50 cent.  I once read an interview with him that was pretty much the most unintelligent thing I’d ever seen.  Remember when rap music had something to say?

What song do you wish you had written?
“Stay” by Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs.

Elvis Costello or Elvis Presley?
If I had a choice I’d play songs like Elvis Costello, but try to look as cool as Elvis Presley in Jailhouse Rock while doing it!

LP, CD or MP3?
I only listen to mixtapes that pretty girls give me when they’re trying to woo me.

If you could start one trend, what would it be?
Girls in tight jeans, a T-shirt, and a pair of torn up Chuck Taylor’s that let you know that this girl knows how to have fun.

If you could end one trend, what would it be?
Cocaine and that oh so hip game of trying to be secretive about going to the bathroom to do it, but at the same time making sure everyone in the room knows what you’re doing in hopes of them thinking you’re really cool. Dumb.

With whom would you most like to play a game of spin the bottle?
The Coathangers. Where ever that bottle stops, I’ll be happy with it!  Maybe I could ditch Michael and invite Scarlett into the game too.

Knife and the 4th Ward Daggers play Lenny’s on Tues., Dec. 16the w/Thee Crucials, Facehugger and Poison Arrows. FREE. 9 p.m. 486 Decatur St. 404-577-7721.

“Don’t Need You” MP3

(Photo by Lamar George/Dark Wolf Productions).

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For today’s Roll Call we call out U.K. songstress, Billy Childish cohort, former Thee Headcotees‘ singer/guitarist and recent Atlanta transplant Holly Golightly.

Who are you?
Holly Golightly.

Describe yourself in three words.
English, white, female.

Who — dead or alive — would most you like to meet?
My great grandmother.

Who would you most like to slap in the face?
Myself.

What song do you wish you had written?
“Happy Birthday.”

Elvis Costello or Elvis Presley?
Elvis Costello.

LP, CD or MP3?
LP.

If you could start one trend, what would it be?
One where being in a band is not compulsory.

If you could end one trend, what would it be?
’80s fashion comeback.

With whom would you most like to play a game of spin the bottle?
Lawyer Dave.

“Gettin’ High for Jesus” MP3

Holly Golightly and the Brokeoffs performing “Devil Do.”

Holly Golightly and the Brokeoffs play the Earl on Thurs., Dec. 11th w/ the Meeks Family and Delaney Davidson. $10. 9 p.m. 488 Flat Shoals Rd. 404-522-3950.

(Photo courtesy of Conqueroo).

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For today’s Roll Call we call out Mark Carbone of A Fight to the Death.

Who are you?
Mark Carbone, drummer for A Fight to the Death

Describe yourself in three words.
Anxious, Eager, More

Who — dead or alive — would most you like to meet?
Elvin Fuckin’ Jones

Whom would you most like to slap in the face?
Dick Cheney

What song do you wish you had written?
“O Holy Night”

Elvis Costello or Elvis Presley?
Love Costello, but gotta go with the KING

LP, CD or MP3?
LP.  If only there were portable HiFi’s

If you could start one trend, what would it be?
Not to just be in a band, but be a MUSICIAN!

If you could end one trend, what would it be?
Trends

With whom would you most like to play a game of spin the bottle?
Helena Christensen (Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Game” era).

Have You Heard Sessions: A Fight To The Death from HaveYouHeard on Vimeo.

A Fight to the Death team up with Atlanta Community Food Bank for a benefit show at The Highland Ballroom Lounge on Sat., Dec. 20th.  Free admission with 2 cans of food.  Several special guests will be performing with the group, including Daniel Clay, Jamie Shepard (ex Hope For a Golden Summer), Drew Deman (No River City), Troy Bieser (Telegram), Chris Jansen (Antic Clay), Kitty Snider, Anton Harris, Daniel Winn (ex Hot Young Priest), and several others.

(Photo courtesy of AFTD)

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For today’s Roll Call we call out Shannon Mulvaney, record store clerk and bass player for Anna Kramer & the Lost Cause.

Who are you?
Shannon Mulvaney = Record store working class elitist, bass player/band loser, Irish American prone to depression and sunburns and inappropriate drunken displays of affection or violence, devoted and flawed husband, record label “owner,” dog lover, he-man, conflicted, really a pretty nice guy and incapable of self-editing.

Describe yourself in three words.
See above. Especially the self-editing part.

Who — dead or alive — would most you like to meet?
John F. Kennedy at the Palm Springs compound of Frank Sinatra pre-election. I know Kennedy was a silver spoon but he was also a bad ass. Plus you would have hot Hollywood actresses poolside, Cosa Nostra poker games, great food and liquor and 3a.m. drives to Las Vegas when it was still for adults only.

Who would you most like to slap in the face?
Shit… Who don’t I want to slap in the face?

What song do you wish you had written?
“Ace of Spades” Motorhead. No wait, “the Mercy Seat” Nick Cave. No wait, “Tuesdays Gone” Lynyrd Skynyrd. No wait, all of Exile on Main Street… No, No…. “White Girl” X , no…….. What a stupid fucking question.

Elvis Costello or Elvis Presley?
Elvis Presley. Elvis Costello is great. We all know that. But Presley was larger than life. And bat shit crazy, what with the drugs and guns and young girls in white cotton panties and one of the most memorable deaths in rock star history.
Maybe when Costello dies and the tell all books and tv miniseries come out I’ll change my mind.

LP, CD or MP3?
LP. duh. mp3’s are for people who don’t listen to music for enjoyment.

If you could start one trend, what would it be?
The “anti cell phone, especially the kind you wear on your head like a malignant growth while sitting next to me in public places like a bar and talking about your fucking 401k” trend. Douche bags.

If you could end one trend, what would it be?
The trend of young male hipsters who wear women’s jeans. Unless you have a huge dick, please, for the love of God, shop in the men’s section, Nancy boys. Neil Young should be allowed to kick you in the balls.

With whom would you most like to play a game of spin the bottle?
Exene (circa ‘82), Amy Poehler, Amy Sedaris, Zooey Deschanel, the girl who sang for Shocking Blue, Emmylou Harris (circa Elite Hotel).

Anna Kramer & the Lost Cause play a benefit show for Ted Welson at The Star Bar on Fri., Dec. 19th. Details to be announced.

Anna Kramer (Live in Atlanta)- I Don’t Want to Be… from entertainmentresearch on Vimeo.

(Photo by Chad Radford)

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For today’s installment of Roll Call we call out NOBUNNY. The rabbit-masked and Ramones-esque crooner plays the Atlanta Mess-Around this Sat, Nov. 15th.

Who are you?
I’m nothing special. A dirt dog. Mr. Hyde. Primal screams and refried beans. A boxcar and a jug of wine. A 40 and a skateboard. The American dream. He who talks loud, saying nothing. I am nobody. I am NOBUNNY.

Describe yourself in three words.
Cuddly and Sadistic

Who — dead or alive — would most you like to meet?
I already met Hasil Adkins, so I’ll say Alive: Michael Jackson. Dead: Joey Ramone.

Who would you most like to slap in the face?
My little sister Megan. She’s a baaaad girl. Yes she is.

What song do you wish you had written?
“I Want You Back” by the Jackson 5ive. Not only do I wish I wrote it, I wish I sang it, recorded it, performed everything on it. Every time I hear it I imagine that it’s the opening track off my new record and just how damn satisfying that would be.

Elvis Costello or Elvis Presley?
PRESLEY!!! Anyone who answers Costello just doesn’t get it man. Wake up and LIVE people! You have the right to breath fresh air and fuck beautiful women! C’mon!

LP, CD or MP3?
dogshit

If you could start one trend, what would it be?
Compassion. Be kind to fast food workers. For a duck may be somebody’s mother.

If you could end one trend, what would it be?
While it’s petty, I can’t handle those bluetooth ear phone things. Whenever I see someone wearing one, I always want to take a hammer and whack ‘em real good in the ear.

With whom would you most like to play a game of spin the bottle?
17 year old Rosanna Arquette.

Mess me up MP3

I am a girlfriend MP3

NOBUNNY w/ the Wax Museums play The Earl as part of the Atlanta Mess-Around fest. on Sat., Nov. 15th. Two day passes are available for $20. Tickets are $12 at the door.

(Photo courtesy of NOBUNNY)

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For today’s installment of Roll Call we call out Derek Lyn Plastic, the self-proclaimed “monk of Atlanta punk.”

Who are you?
Derek Lyn Plastic “The Mother-Fuckin Monk of Atlanta Punk.”

Describe yourself in three words.
Gozer the Destructor.

Who — dead or alive — would most you like to meet?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart or Nikola Tesla — I like them both.

Who would you most like to slap in the face?
Everybody just wants a little slap and tickle right?

What song do you wish you had written?
“Wooly Bully”

Elvis Costello or Elvis Presley?
I’ve listened to the Charles Manson White Album 5 times today.

LP, CD or MP3?
7″

If you could start one trend, what would it be?
The Witch Doctor look.

If you could end one trend, what would it be?
Mall Metal.

With whom would you most like to play a game of spin the bottle?
The Coathangers — you couldn’t lose… C’mon someone had to say it!

Derek Lyn Plastic heads up a month-long residency at The Star Bar every Wednesday night in November.

Wed., Nov. 12th, he will be joined by the N.E.C. and Abby Go Go.
Wed., Nov. 19th Hollow Stars and the Sunglasses open the show.
Wed., Nov. 26th DLP plays the middle slot between Das Manics and opening act Vera Fang.

All shows are $3, 21+ and start at 9 p.m. for more information look online at www.starbar.net

“Let’s Get High”
”Run With Me”
“She’s Got A UTI”
“Swim”

Photo courtesy of Derek Lyn Plastic.

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