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I’ve been running around like a madwoman getting ready for my upcoming US tour with The Donnas that starts next week. I first got to know them a couple of months ago. I went down to their rehearsal studio because they asked me to sing with them on a song for a show that we did together. It’s one thing to talk shop and dish the dirt with a band, but I found it particularly amusing to do so with The Donnas. It’s so funny, we related in so many ways. We were talking shit and laughing immediately (mainly about some of the ridiculous photo shoots we’ve all had to endure).
The Donnas history and friendship is amazing. Their first show was a junior high lunchtime talent show when they were thirteen in Palo Alto, CA. That’s the kind of stuff that Afterschool TV Specials are made of. You know… fantasy! They’re all friends and hang out together. Many bands may have that impression (like The Ramones) but the reality is far from it. This will be a fun tour, I can feel it.
Now here’s a little treat that I have for all of you dear readers here at FDL. If you come to one of the shows and say the password “I AM A FIREPUP” at the merch stand, you’ll get a free Donita Sparks and The Stellar Moments sticker and half price off of a T-shirt (because that’s how I roll).
You can click on any of the following links for tour dates to see if we’re playing in a city near you. Also joining us on the tour will be American Bang out of Nashville, TN. Get your tickets in advance, as these shows will likely sell out. Come on, let your hair down.
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Where is everybody?
Donita!!
OK, now I have to go, FREE STUFF!
Portland OR, Sept 21.
I still have the sticky note from last week.
Damn, The Earl but no 40 Watt :(
finifinito @ 1
Give ‘em time, there’ll still downstairs.
finifinito @ 1
It takes a little time to read the post, watch the video and ponder about profound things to reply. :)
Not me, I just dive in and catch up with that stuff.
finifinito @ 1
Probably checking out Beans and Rice.
I’m just used to the competition for the Zed. When it went unclaimed for more than 5 minutes I thought I should ask where everybody was. Take your time, read the post, watch the vid, its your world and I just live in it! :D
finifinito @ 9
Competition on the Lake. . . horrors.
hey, donita, have fun on tour!!!
how’d things go at the vet last week? all’s well, i hope. i’m a cat and dog lover who lost both my babies in july. i will get new babies eventually, but still…
I got my dare dare.
raven @ 10
I saw Jane and Christy racing their Jetskis the other day when no one was looking.
Paly High, in the house. Oh yeah.
Hi hi hi hi hi hi and hi hi hi hi and howdy.
Bustednuckles @ 3
That’s what I’m talkin’ about!
In light of recent happenings I am reluctant to say that ‘I got my dare dare” is quite the toe tapper.
Have a great time on your tour Donita! Mr. LS is on the road all the time too! Personally, I love the road.
SnarKassandra @ 14
Hi hi hi hi hi hi and hi hi hi hi and howdy.
Hi Cassie – feelin’ better?
Hi Fini – Helloooo Donita!
Great American Music Hall next Wednesday, where I first saw BB King, front row a million years ago. Nice!
SnarKassandra @ 14
Hiya! How’s school going? Are you managing your schedule alright?
SnarKassandra @ 15
SnarKassandra @ 15
jayt @ 18
Hi Cassie – feelin’ better?
Hi Fini – Helloooo Donita!
I am mostly better but still a little sick. And still stuck home till tomorrow.
newtonusr @ 19
I don’t think I’ve ever been there. I hear that it’s nice.
jayt @ 18
Hi Cassie – feelin’ better?
Hi Fini – Helloooo Donita!
Helloooo
Didn’t go to school today LS. Got sent home yesterday with a fever. It went down today but it might come back.
SnarKassandra @ 23
Whatcha got, the flutterin blue goofus?
OT: Amy Goodman on Airamerica, “there are more Saudi fighters in Iraq than Iranians”.
jayt in the house! hey man hows it going?
It is a virus. Nothing super bad. But my throat hurts a little. No strep though. No flu.
SnarKassandra @ 25
Hope you feel better!! They always say, wait 24 hours with no fever, before you go back, but you’ve got till Monday.
SnarKassandra @ 30
Take 2 of these and call me in the morning.
Dr Raven
LS @ 27
When are people going to wake up and realize the Saudis are not our friends? The Saudi Royals may be but the Saudi Arabian people hate the US.
raven @ 31
2 of what?
finifinito @ 28
jayt in the house! hey man hows it going?
good,good. Got somethin’ cooking for ya. Today I accomplished – well…today’s not over yet.
Snarkassandra, what music do you listen to?
SnarKassandra @ 34
Old joke. Laughter can be powerful!
finifinito @ 33
The royals only care about our money.
Next Friday at the Hawthorne Theater…deal.
Woo hoo, the Portland show is next Friday! I think I have that night off. And a password for free stuff? Donita, you know us so well. ;)
Donita Sparks @ 23
It’s fantastic… Check out Edinburgh Castle across the street.. Good fish and Chips.. probably one of the largest Scotch selections you will find in a US pub.
Glad you’re feeling better, Cassie.
encephalopath @ 38
http://www.hawthornetheater.com/
Muppet illusions are complete, which makes supreme children’s entertainment; likewise, the groaning humor can reduce grown adults to fits of laughter. I don’t want to know the person who can’t enjoy “Mahna Mahna,” the novelty number staged by Henson to feature a fuzzy-vested beatnik croaking “Mahna mahna” and two pink alien cows singing “Doo doo doo doo doo” backup. If you’re ever feeling overwhelmed, take two “mahna”s and call me in the morning.
EvilDrPuma @ 38
And we only care about their oil.. so I guess that makes us great partners.. meanwhile, half the Saudi secret state security apparatus is plotting new and better ways of blowing our troops up :P ..but so long as Cheney/shrub’s oil and gas interests are prospering, who cares? Live and let live, and, of course, attack Iran.
LS @ 35
Dixie Chicks. Other country.
SnarKassandra @ 46
Nanci Griffith, Lyle, Lucinda Williams?
raven @ 46
sure.
raven @ 47
Eliza Gilkyson? Kathleen Edwards? Dar Williams? :)
Blub @ 48
huh?
SnarKassandra @ 48
Drive by Truckers?
Oct 27 at The Roxy. Would *love* to be at that one.
How the heck does a guy live in L.S. for four years and never make it to the Roxy? ((I did stumble outta the BrainBlow a few times).
close.
You can order tickets for the Portland show here;
http://ev12.evenue.net/cgi-bin…..kID=twspok
Donita!!!!
Donnas!!!!
Have a great time. I don’t know how you couldn’t going out with this band. Great energy and a real fun time at their shows.
Have fun!! (Send pics)
Aloha, Donita! No Hawaiian leg? Ya’ll ever plan on touring here? Moffett could set ya up!!!
Donita Sparks
You seem to be quite busy over the next two months. Have a great time!
finifinito @ 9
OK, I couldn’t think of something more profound. Actually I was about to ask a question regarding performance rights organizations, but could answer it myself through a little internet research.
Blub @ 48
Eliza!!! One of my favorites!! Mr. LS has played with her and with Mark Andes (who used to be her beau, and was bass player for Heart). I met her at a party. She is so awesome..
Hi Donita
I plan on being at your SF show on Wed. Also, know a ton of friends going to the Double Door show on the 29th in chicago
see you Wed!
Donita Sparks @ 24
Unless they put up a fence, you will be in our laps. Very intimate up front.
Not your typical proscenium arch stage…
We’ll be there!
raven @ 37
Don’t you just hate it when that happens??
How’s everyone doing tonight???
LS @ 57
“Man of God” was a rather entertaining attack on shrub.
Good Luck with the tour Donita. I have been checking out your Facebook page and it is excellent.
Just wanted to drop in here and say thank you again to all of you at FireDogLake that have helped our congressional campaign kickoff successfully.
Kindly forgive my OT-ness, but I think LS is onto something down in EPU land w/r/t the bribability of oh so many officeholders (apropos Condi). For one thing, that would help explain the whole going-along-with-unconscionable-things thing. But here’s what I don’t get: Why would it be the BushCheneyCo side behind the exposures, instead of the opposition? And why now?
BTW as the administration variously loses bodies and leaves town today, I notice the governments in both Russia and Japan have also been dissolved this week. Curious coincidence, that.
Y’know, there are days when I think if LS and I were in a classroom together, the teacher would be forced to separate us…
Hmmm.
SnarKassandra @ 15
Hiya!
Hmmm. @ 63
Ha, when I was in school they separated me from everybody!
SnarKassandra @ 50
Eliza at Austin Peace March doing fortunate son
This report came out July, 2007. AirAmerica recently brought this up again after the Petreus Report.
By Andrew Hammond
RIYADH (Reuters) – Recent reports suggesting there are significant numbers of Saudis fighting alongside Islamist militant groups in Iraq and Lebanon have provoked embarrassment and soul-searching in Saudi Arabia.
Iraq’s National Security Advisor Mowaffak al-Rubaie said this week that Iraq had tried 160 Saudis for involvement in violence, and a report in a U.S. newspaper said 45 percent of foreigners fighting in Iraq were Saudis.
Lebanese officials say dozens of Saudis are among militants of the Fatah al-Islam militant group which has been battling the army for two months in a Palestinian refugee camp in north Lebanon.
The Saudi-owned Arabic press has countered the reports, citing officials who say the numbers are exaggerated in both Iraq and Lebanon.
Barry Welsh @ 61
Hey Barry! I don’t know if you guys know it but Barry is an old rock n roller himself. Donita if your bass player needs to sit out your Columbus or Cincy shows Barry could jump in!
Hmmm. @ 63
If we’re talking about the Dems going after someone because of their lifestyle choices that would be a little out of character. Better to leave that sort of red meat to those wonderful gladiators the whacko right-wing fundies.
Putin announced his choice of a successor today and his choice, Victor Kubrov, was endorsed by the parliament. Japan’s government dissolved because the prime minister lost the confidence of the people because of scandals within his administration (something we are quite unfamiliar with here).
Doesn’t it just piss ya off when other countries can just dump ‘em and get on with the business at hand which is the well-being of the country?
Blub @ 60
Yes. Go to this link, and click on Man of God and get a sample:
http://www.elizagilkyson.com/music.htm
SnarKassandra @ 50
Progressive folk musicians. Not really big names… although I have to say that, aside from a few people on the punk scene, the Dixie Chicks were still the most precocious in their willingness to protest shrub, long before it was considered even remotely acceptable to do so… and they are (or at least were) mainstream country too. I guess they payed the price.
Cheers to the ladies of ROCK! Sounds like it’s gonna be a fun tour. Break a leg.
Sid
QuakerGirl @ 67
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QG this is music time Don;t Bring Me Down :)
There are definite advantages to a parliamentary system. However, we’re not gonna get that here :-P
Sounds like a lot of fun, Donita! Hanging out with rocker-chicks. ;-)
Eliza is a reliable performer at Austin Peace and Social Justice events. She is awesome. I’m somewhat of a fan, in case you couldn’t tell…
nonplussed @ 76
I love her lyrics. Jedediah was a remarkable example of contemporary folk.
Awwwwwwww Donita you and The Donnas are my idols, the only city I could make it to is Toronto but I’m too young! I really wish I could see you guys perform, that would be the best, *sigh* If only 11 year olds were aloud in The Mod Club….
Hmmmm @ 63…
We’d probably end up in detention!!!
Hmmm. @ 63
Can we do that? Would like to see the whole White House BushCo dissolved. With what could they be dissolved?
raven @ 72
Dang I thought you were hittin us with the ELO version! As you know, ELO is the Unofficial Comments Section House Band of The Spin I’m In.
QuakerGirl @ 80
Water. Definitely clean, non-polluted water… like the Wicked Witch of the West in Oz.
raven @ 73
Music time? Can we add belly dancing?
OK, so then: A Corrective Constitutional Convention in Spring, 2009: Yes or No?
With the tota failure of the Dems to mitigate, something like that may be needed to fix the last 6 years — but -so- dangerous!
Hmmm.
QuakerGirl @ 82
QuakerGirl @ 82
Belly dancing is always welcomed here. [Pulls out his timbales and starts up with a middle eastern rhythm]
OK, I’m there.
Confirmation Number:
272320-PDX07:12711-124733/18722
finifinito @ 81
Yea, and I’m the unofficial fossil who doesn’t even have ELO on his radar. I gave up on rock and roll when the cops made us sit down at an Airplane Show in 73. After that it was country for about 20 years.
Hmmm. @ 83
Interesting idea!
QuakerGirl @ 83
Not yes but HELL yes!
Someone mentioned music. We are entertaining tonight here around the pool. This is the motif.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdwIzYaQJZg
LS @ 89
I still think we need to push for getting the Dem candidates to commit to undoing shrub’s anti-constitutional legislation within, say, 90 days of taking office… MCA, FISA etc etc all have to go, and I for one would like to see our candidates commit to getting rid of these things by date certain.
Hmmm. @ 84
A Con-Con would be awesome! Lower the bar for Impeachment proceedings! Add the ERA…!!! ;-)
Oklahoma kiddo @ 91
Ah Freddie, I loved Johnny Rodriquez as well.
There is a Greek restaurant here in Indy called Santorini’s Greek Kitchen that has belly dancers on the weekends for the diners. I went there with friends a few weeks ago and it was a blast! OPA!
finifinito @ 94
OUZO!
Eureka Springs @ 41
Excellent. That place is ringing a memory bell.
Hmmm. @ 84
Yee
CTuttle @ 93
Sure about that? Dems will still be afraid to use it and rethugs will jump at the chance to impeach any Dem the moment they take office…
I caught the pivcture of Eliza at the same concert the Man of God was recorded at for the you tube clip. It was right after the Austin Peace March.
Blub @ 99
Food fer thought….
Belly Dancing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YamDoDK71Ds
raven @ 87
I do like Jeff Lynne.
Uh-oh, the Rivalry continues, 50-50 odds, at least it’s in Fenway…!!! 8~)
CTuttle @ 93
Dood. You couldn’t raise the bar so high that Boosh wouldn’t be impeachable. Don’t think that’s the issue at all.
Me, I favor spine-implantation surgeries. I think this can be administered via a strong and healthy dose of…wait for it!…strict public campaign financing!!
Oklahoma kiddo @ 90
This is awesome! Has anyone noticed how much Mexican accordian music and German folk music have in common? I mean besides Cheech Marin when he broke into Roll out the Barrel in Born In East LA?
So Donita,
if you are going to be on the road next Friday here in Portland, how are you going to do ” The Spin”?
Fini Fini going to take care of us?
Just occured to me, duh.
finifinito @ 106
o.O
peanutbutter @ 105
Public-Financed Funding would be front and center!!!
finifinito @ 106
It’s no coincidence at all. The story of the Mexican style of music you’re talking about had its origins in central Texas around 1830 when a few immigrants established the first German settlement. The word about Texas spread back home, and within a few years formal efforts were under way to help Germans establish themselves in what would become known as the German Belt.German-Mexican Music
new jane thread up…
peanutbutter @ 105
I agree. Let’s re-establish the Constitution and not try to re-write it.
Have a great tour Donita!
FYI, Jane is upstairs
ELO – Headin’ for a Showdown:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWzFaOkGCoI
Thanks Raven that was an awesome article on Mexican and German Music. I still want to see a Mexican version of Rammstein or KMFDM come out.
Hey, Donita, I was so happy to see your list of tour dates! I’m sure the Donnas are completely honored to have you tour with them.
I’ve never seen them, so it will be a treat when I see you on the East Coast.
I like how your solo work is shaping up.
I’m glad you’re coming to Baltimore instead of D.C. Crowds are a bit more relaxed in Baltimore. Of course, I will probably stand unmoving when you play because I will be too excited to do anything else but concentrate.
See you soon!
Mexican Rammstein?
Wow.
I’da never thunk of that one.
Personally I think the Constitution is fine the way it is, though I am tempted to get rid of the Electoral College system. Could we just maybe do a Truth and Reconciliation Commission like they had in South Africa?
yeah baby yeah!
have great tour…
rock on! love
Jane’s up.
newtonusr @ 59
Maybe there should be a “plastic poncho”section for the audience.
Bustednuckles @ 117
That would be hotness on a new level I think. Angry Spanish lyrics instead of angry German ones. ROCK!
Wow! I really like The Donnas…
Donita, have u visited my L7 fotolog?
http://www.fotolog.net/hell7
There are lots of pics there, since 2003.
I would be very very afraid of unlocking the case protecting the Constitution. The other team cheats. Bad things could happen.
finifinito @ 68
He must be an old rock and roller because I don’t have a Facebook page.
Felipe at 123:
A-ha, Felipe! You’re the one who now uses the Hell7 name! My web site HELL7 disappeared because Geocities locked me out somehow…
Hey, Donita, my girlfriend, Shannon, looks forward to seeing you in person… since she has to see a tattoo of your face on my shoulder/arm all the time. ;)
Donita
Try to catch you at the Roxy! Bring some friends if I can. Years ago I used to hang at a club called Top of the Rox above the club which had been started by some friends of mine. Even spent New Year’s there about maybe 18 or 20 years ago, when it was a private club – maybe it still is. I remember it was a real interesting crowd – Harry Dean Stanton, John McEnroe and his then wife Tatum, Madonna, Rosanna Arquette, and Dennis Hopper if memory serves and of course my dear friend the great Bert Schneider (inventor of the Monkees and producer of Easy Rider, Five Easy Pieces, The Last Picture Show, etc.) who had invited me. Bert also supported Huey Newton in his legal battles and helped smuggle him out of Cuba back in the day. Also was close to Daniel Ortega, ex President of Nicaragua, who stayed at his house when he was in LA. Since it was a private club, everybody, including me, got pretty blasted, if you know what I mean. I also think Elliot was one of the founders of the place.
As for the Great American Music Hall it’s a pretty intimate place. When I lived up in SF and Marin I saw Van Morrison there, as well as, IIRC, Jefferson Airplane, Janis and Big Brother, Blues Project and some others. Of course, its all a bit blurry now, but I had friends in most of those bands, some of whom I’ve kept up with. Anyway, a great place to hear music.
BTW Neil will be in LA on the 30th at the new Nokia place, so it will be quite a few days.
Donita The Donnas = AWESOMENESS!!!
Donita Sparks @ 125
I think he meant MySpace. Barry is the guy running in the Indiana 6th District against the wingnut Mike Pence I told you about. Barry and I are like the Marines of the Progressive movement in Indiana. 101st Bloosier Recon Brigade!
Jess @ 78
Young Jess! We’ll try and play an all ages venue next time around. Come on down at 5pm or so and I’ll sneak you in to watch soundcheck.
Donita Sparks @ 125
Sorry, was on MySpace.
Whatthe? Where’d my plus sign go that I put in between “Donita” and “The Donnas”?
Donita Sparks @ 132
Oh my god that’s so cool and generous! I feel like bursting in tears of joy now! Thank you so much! I gotta tell my mom!
Jenn HELL7
Yes, it was a tribute.. i loved that website, it was one of my favorites!!
Hi, Donita!!!!!! =D
Continuing the end of your post…
“Let your hair down
Don’t be so uptight
Come on let’s rock and roll
You rocked my body
Now you’re rocking my soul”
Yeahh! Wow!!! It’s amazing! Donita Sparks and The Donnas will be the tour of the year!!!
The Donnas came to Brazil, the shows were wonderful, the fans were very happy, but I couldn’t see the shows, because I’m studying and I couldn’t travel… but in December, even under rain or of sun, I’m going to see your shows in Brazil!! I don’t want to lose none! I want to talk with you there! Yeah!! You rock! Donita, will your shows in Brazil be in an only show or will it be in some music festival? I’m anxious to see your shows! Good luck for you and Donnas in this tour!
Well, now I have something to look forward to next week, thats cool.
See ya there.
Bustednuckles @ 107
I’ll be mobile baby. I’ll figure it out, but I’ll for sure keep you posted from the road.
Barry Welsh @ 131
and yes, very old. When I started, we banged rocks together and rolled logs over each others feet to create noise. An original rock and roller. But I did like the graphics and the set up and I do wish you much success on your tour.
I’m looking at American Bang on MySpace right now and I can just smell ‘em!
***
Felipe, nice site!
Barry Welsh @ 139
LOL No log rolling during the campaign, ok? I got sensitive feet!
Jenn HELL7 @ 116
Barry Welsh @ 132
I kid you Barry, I kid! Thank you.
raven @ 73
Have you seen this one?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v…..k&NR=1
Barry Welsh @ 139
Ha! Success to you as well!
Party on Garth!
I’m out. See ya’s on the next big job.
OK People,
I have to run around and do stuff. See you out thereeeee
I’m out too…must cook the dinner if I plan to eat it. See you all soon!
Byez!
Bye bye, Donita!!!
Good luck for you!
Rock on!
Jess @ 134
Guess what!! My mom’s answer is leaning twards yes!!!! I’m so excited I could burst! It’ll be so cool if the answer is really yes!!!
Yay Jess! Rock and Roll!
Eureka Springs @ 151
Thanks!!! ROCK N ROLL MAN!!!
Donita,
This guy is going to bring it from Bend, Oregon, with my beautiful daughter-music is always the best as one of my heroes said.
Jess @ 150
Jess, become my “friend” at
http://www.myspace.com/donitasparks
and send me a message if you’re coming so I can look for you. I just made a note of it for myself as well. I hope to see you!
Donita Sparks @ 154
Alrighty, done, added you to friends
Oh yeah, I saw your Youtube page, My username is PretendImDead (a tribute to L7 except an I where the We’re is), I’ll add you to my friends
Let’s rock.
Okay, here’s my Myspace http://profile.myspace.com/ind…..=245702796
see ya in Austin, cool!
See you in Minneapolis Donita! I can’t wait. This is a dream line up!!!!!
Hey Donita, My mom and I are trying to convince my dad to let me go, but he’s pretty doubtful about this. He thinks it’s not the real deal, but I believe it’s really you telling me this stuff. Just so I can prove to my dad that everything is real, would it be alright if you could post a picture of yourself holding like a piece of paper or sign or something with the word “Jess” on it? Sorry if it’s too much to ask. But I just really wanna convince my dad to let me go and my mom wants me to go too.