first!

FIRST!!!!

Congratulations on the new home Dana!!!

When we were looking for Apartments for my Dad earlier this year, I found the "perfect one"...beautiful setting, near my house and my Sisters'....all the pre-requisites we had discussed...then the unit did not become available when expected and we ended up finding something even better for my Dad. I subsequently found out that the complex with the aforementioned "perfect one" is the complex where Amber Frey lives and has been inundated with press crawling all over always trying to get a statement!

I can just imagine what may have happened if my quiet, peace loving Dad had ended up there! lol Just goes to show, things really do work out the way they're supposed to!

lol, well second!

hey Rantz, don't worry no hard feelings, (my hand hurts for pressing refresh so many times)lol!!!

love,
blanca lizardi

Man,i really wish i had phrased that whole sentence now

"Have RHCP gone pop,or has pop gone alternative"

My piont was the second part of that sentence,I certainly don't think RHCP are pop,or that they've "sold out"

My piont was that since alternative music became music of mass appeal,that record companies sign up anyone with a similar style or look to the current trend to make money,therefore the popular music charts have more alternative bands in them,also "pop" bands catch onto this to and use this element in their music=has pop gone alternative.

I was really referring to an opinion that DAVE gEFOW made that he thought RHCP were now 100% pop.

Steve L

Hey Dana.....congrats on becoming a homeowner!!! We just bought our first home 2weeks ago....Ahhhh have you wrote a home improvement list yet lol, ours is 2 pages long already!!!

What up my peeps...ABB,SAND where u's been hiding?

Peace,luv & hot choc :P

heyy Dave, I agree with you about the killer question thing. It's sad, but they brought it on themselves so they must take the consequence. Why doesnt Carmen have a site like this? That would be cute. Aww!! You and Carmen have a wonderful time on your vacation/honeymoon!! You two deserve it!! Take a bbrreeakk! Have a nice dayy!

Mariposa, my kiddles have chocolate candy cane breath...We just finished watching the Best Christmas Pageant Ever...tres fromage....but, they liked it, we are now listening to 'Christmastime is Here' from Charlie Brown Christmas original soundtrack, while they are making cards for their family...

Emma...you got it...ask Blanca..,or my cherubs, "jezzi" hugs ROCK!!! ( I never let go first...)

Dave...wonderful comments today...beauty AND brains...I am wearing a Christmas gift from my friend Valerie...you signed a book for her at BookSoup...She looked everywhere for an I love Dave button, but settled for an I love Colin...I told her not to worry...you being married and all, and Colin still roaming the earth searching for a substitute for ME...

jezebel(reality based fantasy, anyone?)

Christmas Gift for 6767's and Panic Agents!?!

Yay! Yay! Yay!

Thanks Dave, Steve, Chris, and Stephen, for strokin' the jonze!

Cheers,

Mike C.

I am so pumped to see what TPC has in store for X-mas! very cool Dave. But anyway, you nailed it right on the head (no pun intended) with the question about the greatest drummers. The 5 you mentioned (and also D. Carrey of Tool and Taylor Hawkins) are my fave drummers as well.

Quick question:
1. Rumor has it, Reznor asked you to guest on the new NIN album... if that is true, is it gonna go down? (I could die a happy man knowing you and Dave Grohl were on the same album/song)

have a good one everyone Trent O.

I'd love to see you in your uniform, Captain! ;)

...now that I think of it, are those furry handcuffs regulation, Officer?

Dave,

Thanx for answering my question regarding the death penalty!
Do you listen to Bob Marley at all?

Glad to see that you are putting your energies in helping the California traffic problem.

Later,
Mike from NYC

PS- Does anyone have a favorite wine? I prefer anything from PASO ROBLES or SUTTER PLACE. They make great wine. If you like wine then you must see SIDEWAYS.

Captain? Damn, time flies, I can remember when you were just a Seargent.

Captain Navarro! Sounds like a superhero. Hey, it is!
:)

Rantz, make up one of those Superman style shirts with the letter "N" in the middle and juxtapose a pic of Dave's head on the body, put it on the art page, that'd rule!

You always have to be shirtless, don't you?

lol

O Captain! My Captain! hehehe!

Thanks for making me smile, Dave!

Rantz - Your suggestion of Le Immortel was absolutely right on. It is PERFECT. Thank you so much. I loved your post about the Christmas carols (a minor key girl myself). Last week I attended a funeral for a beloved co-worker and after the service, still in the church, I said to myself "Fuck! Pull it together!" My boss looked at me, paused, and said, "Well, that was his favorite word..." Glad to report that this church did not spontaneously combust (nor did I) -- I am working Christmas Eve, though...coincidence?

Trent - I am with you on the Daves - Grohl and Navarro -I too would die happy! I have a husband, but two secret
boyfriends. We were talking one night about all the actresses going out with rock stars, so I had to ask who he thought I would go out with if I were a famous actress. My secret boyfriend is Dave Grohl, chosen by my husband (I just worry that he's going to choke on that gum when he's singing!). My SUPER secret boyfriend is, of course, our gracious host, Dave. Grohl had to be first because he knows how passionate I am about all things Navarro (as we all are)! A bit too much for him, I guess.

As for crappy Christmas songs -- Madonna should have left Santa Baby ALONE! She is many things, but Eartha Kitt she is NOT!

jezzi, glad the cherebs liked the chocs... I had to get the right ones with the kangaroos on them!!

hey dave...hello from NYC! maybe you can help me with some of your sage-like advice...i'm about your age & i've been playing guitar for awhile...i've got songs that i'm in the process of recording. one of my best friends is a powerhouse drummer that everyone would know (from a heavy drop "d" band) and he continually makes excuses as to why he won't show up & help me out in the studio. by day, i do art direction/graphic design & i've been pretty successful @ it. but, i've always wanted to play & it kills me that "my boy" won't show up for me...i'm pretty offended as i take his reluctance for a lack of respect. wouldn't you help a friend who wasn't a pro but a good bro, realize his musical dreams? should i take offense to it? or should i just go "y'know he's got gold records & i'm putting this out myself so he has no reason to respect me..." (which i don't believe). what i've always loved about LA was the musical commraderie that you guys have out there. here it's soooo very ugly & mercenary...i mean this guy is my friend..i can't believe he won't help me...as a person who is a pro, what do you think i should do? should i call him out & be like "look mofo..." or do what i've been doing which is being frustrated trying to find a reliable, (though generally not as good),drummer in NY who won't charge me two arms & two legs?

hey dave...hello from NYC! maybe you can help me with some of your sage-like advice...i'm about your age & i've been playing guitar for awhile...i've got songs that i'm in the process of recording. one of my best friends is a powerhouse drummer that everyone would know (from a heavy drop "d" band) and he continually makes excuses as to why he won't show up & help me out in the studio. by day, i do art direction/graphic design & i've been pretty successful @ it. but, i've always wanted to play & it kills me that "my boy" won't show up for me...i'm pretty offended as i take his reluctance for a lack of respect. wouldn't you help a friend who wasn't a pro but a good bro, realize his musical dreams? should i take offense to it? or should i just go "y'know he's got gold records & i'm putting this out myself so he has no reason to respect me..." (which i don't believe). what i've always loved about LA was the musical commraderie that you guys have out there. here it's soooo very ugly & mercenary...i mean this guy is my friend..i can't believe he won't help me...as a person who is a pro, what do you think i should do? should i call him out & be like "look mofo..." or do what i've been doing which is being frustrated trying to find a reliable, (though generally not as good),drummer in NY who won't charge me two arms & two legs?

By the looks of that picture Yoanna certainly has come a long way from winning last year. I was also pulling for Amanda, she seemed so sweet and appreciative of every little deatail in life. This community is so interesting, & I often find myself chatting about the discussions mentioned here. I just came back from eating at Red Lobster with my Dad, & I was mentioning all that had been going on here (with the exception of the Christina thing..hehe). Anyone else here taking these discussions out into the offline world? Have a great night everyone :)

AeroGem...I am always sharing the interesting little tidbits I learn here with those around me...so many interesting people here with so many diverse, insightful and often comical views on things...you bet it carries over into my offline world!

Brain...I know nothing about the music business but the thought occurs to me...could your friend possibly be contractually prohibited from helping you out? I have heard of musicians wanting to collaborate but being told they can't because their record labels won't allow it...just a thought...although, if that were the case, you'd think he would have just said so.

hey family,

much love to all of you

kyle

Captain Navarro. I like the sound of that; my new favorite pleasantly naughty comic book hero. I think I’ll doodle a little image to go with that.

He’s a rockstar at night, fights for highway safety in the day, makes sweet love to his wife when she says yes, has a radio show on Saturdays, plays poker with friends, and is torn between porn, the net and TeVo all other days.

Hi Dave.
Ever think that you may sport just a moustache? I hear it's making a real come back.
Especially great if you're a Burt Reynolds or Tom Selleck fan.
By the way, you have an incredibly sexy voice.

Rene S

Hi Dave.
Ever think that you may sport just a moustache? I hear it's making a real come back.
Especially great if you're a Burt Reynolds or Tom Selleck fan.
By the way, you have an incredibly sexy voice.

Rene S

Ok, in order to avoid the double posts, you only have to click ONCE. Due to variables in browsers, web traffic, interference, etc, it may take just a minute for your post to appear. Please be patient. Thanks and have a great day!

Ok, in order to avoid the double posts, you only have to click ONCE. Due to variables in browsers, web traffic, interference, etc, it may take just a minute for your post to appear. Please be patient. Thanks and have a great day!

Dave---ARREST ME!!!! I want to be INTERROGATED!!!Put me in the Box!!!

Blanca....Guess What!!! He called!!! Everything is good!!! oncet again, I have jumped to conclusions....

Emma, they are playing our favorite Christmas song RIGHT NOW!!! WHAM!!!

Cori---I was joking about the Crosby/Bowie duet, it is one of my guilty pleasures....

algermom...True that....Eartha's "My heart belongs to Daddy" is the best!!

jezebel(I am outta here....I need to get my stockings stuffed)

Algermom:
Glad that worked for you. Almost unheard of in the states, it is a kick ass piece of work for sure. Bilal has been talking about making the movie version of the graphic novels for 20 years, glad to see it finally happened!

Brain:
Being friends with a few musicians, I wouldn't take offense or as a personal slight. As noted, there be contractual obligations that preclude it. There may be scheduling conflicts (life as a pro musician is rather hectic at times, a level of hectic most of us will never encounter.) There may be a 'focus' issue, with him not wanting to take away from his own music... there's a ton of possibilities. I wouldn't get offended. You made the offer and asked multiple times. Keep working on your stuff and either he'll help, or (if you kick ass) he'll be saying "shit man, I wish I would have worked on that!"

Lyn: Hmmm superhero Dave... (mind starts pondering)

hi my lovely family and my lovely dave..

i finally have my dttah in my hands and i feel like a kid with a brand new toy.. i cant stop readin it and i carry it everywhere i go and im happy that im finally able to have the book.

much love to all.. hugs and kisses for everyone..
-laura

Brain,

It's great that you have access to a "pro" drummer. However as a musician I would suggest that you don't put all of your eggs in one basket. If you are looking for guidance, talk to your engineer. He is an encyclopedia of info and ideas. If you need a drummer, talk to the lads in your studio. They surely know a few people with major league chops. If you are looking to tap into your friends resources in the biz. You may have to thicken your skin a bit. That is a tough thing to have happen friends or not.
Most of all, if they are not available, use the time to tweak things a bit in the manner you like. Most folks are always trying to improve regardless of what point they are it.
Stick with it and don't give up. Your bud may come around.

Cheers,

Mike C.

Brian, you would be amazed at the talent that is floating around/walking the streets of NY as I write this. Word of mouth is always good, I agree with Mike's post about asking the engineer, maybe you will eventually link up with someone you connect with? There are some artist's who wrote entire albums without a drummer, for instance Prince wrote a ton of stuff without a drummer, but a simple machine called the "Linn Drum" which he swore by. Maybe not your thing, but I hope your getting the idea here. You might be able to get what you want out of some recording software as well? Just some suggestions. As per your drummer who is a flaking out, I'm not a rcok star but if it isn't working out.......move on. Why not try the drums out yourself? Best wishes on that.

Brett

Hi everyone,

DAVE - Great to see you in such a verbose mood today.

I have a few questions of my own, but I'll wait for a better time to ask them. Gotta go get ready to go out in celebration of a friend's b-day.

Oh, and I'm looking forward to this holiday gift. Very cool.

Ciao for now.

Love,
-Denise

Cori,

Just wanted to thank you for challenging us to do a good deed in our community. While I was reading I kept thinking to myself I should do what I can. Low and behold...later in the afternoon I get in the mail an unexpected refund from my doctor for $657.00 for a surgery I had had this past year! I thought I owed him because it took an hour and twenty minutes more than had been expected. As soon as I got it, I made out a check of $100 in memory of my mom who also passed away while in hospice. It felt good to give :) So thanks, cause your post prompted me to do something worthwile this Christmas. I'm sure it won't be the last on my part.

P.S. Have a great holiday/honeymoon Dave & Carmen!!!

Lupe

Bless your heart, Lupe! :D

Freak, Kyle, and Everybody,

Has the online jam sputtered out? Is there any enthusiasm to continue? I have a rythym track I'm willing to throw up if there is still some passion to do it. I know time is precious to all of us, but let me know what you think.

Cheers,

Mike C.

Does anyone know where Steve Issacs came from or what band? Just curious.

Dave!! You ruined America's Next Top Model for me!! You gave away the winner!! ...oh, well...

~Melissa~

I've got to catch up on 2 days worth of posts, so here goes:

Abby, I tried what you said and I never had the option that you said to click on. Don't know why but it didn't work for me. Thanks for trying though!

(((((Jez))))) ... there, I've just given you a hug! :)

Tex: NESTOR!!! YES! I love that movie, so much that I bought it on DVD a few years ago so my daughter will be sure to see it when she's old enough to enjoy it. Every year when that came on it was a big deal in my house when I was a little girl because I loved it so much.

Rain: I'm sure that felt terrible for you to not receive a gift and your sister did. We have a secret santa in school, where we make a list of the kids who are in need, automatically add ALL their siblings, and then the teachers/staff volunteer to buy for a child. I took on 7 kids this year. 6 of them are all brothers and sisters ages 1-16 and only one of them is actually a student at the school. I've bought for this family for 4 years now. The last child I'm buying for was one on the list but no one picked her ,so I took her too. Hopefully, their Chirstmas will be a little bit brighter this year. One of the greatest feelings is helping someone else to be happy, and I'm really thankful that I'm able to do this. I host a food drive every Thanksgiving at the school, and this year we fed 40 families, see: http://members.tripod.com/~tno13/photo/baskets.jpg It's one of the greatest feelings in the world.

Spreading the Christmas cookies, hot out of the oven,
Deena

"Maria

Yesterday when i wrote"hmmm,have RHCP gone pop,or has pop gone alternative"
That was in response to the post directly above mine by
DAVE gEFOW,who said he thought thy were 100% pop.
What i meant by that is that there is alot of alternative music in the charts these days,so no i don't think RHCP have gone pop,alternative music is in the charts so it is heard more these days.
Ya got a little defensive there.:)
You should know i love the music.;)"

I know hon, I was just

talking in general about how a lot of people consider pop, agreeing with you in essence.

I'm thrilled to have made Dave chuckle and to have illicited a response to my post. Good times! This is fun. Thanks for taking the time to be so interactive with us, Dave...

The virus thing: Certain worms will take email address from which you've received email or to which you've sent email and use those email addresses when sending you spam. They aren't really 'from' that address, as you'll see if you investigate the IP. Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition (and I think 2002+) tags these with a [VIRUS] tag and sends them with a notation provided by your email host, which one user here has mentioned has happened. This only means that something has set off Norton's sensitive radar and it thinks the mail *might* be a virus, so it blocks it. It's just doing its job. These are NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT and quite common. Just get a better spam blocker and call it a day. I hope this puts to rest any fears that certain 'camps' of fans are trying to spread viruses to others...that notion boggles me...
So I'm sitting here and I hear Richard Buckner being used on an ad immediately followed by Nick Drake being used on another ad. Am I the only one that still prickles a little when you hear an artist on a television ad? Dave, I'd love your opinion on this for what I hope are obvious reasons. I'm almost at the point where I feel it's immature to feel ANYTHING in reaction to an artist making their living however they want, but apparently I'm not quite there yet. I'd love to be put in my place with an explanation of why this sort of selling of art is acceptable and not to be derided...I know it's not the place of fans to dictate what an artist and it's not like people get into the business to NOT make money...sigh...why does this topic still bother me...control issues? Overblown sense of integrity? Why does it bother me more that the alive Buckner sold his song while a dead Drake had no choice? If it's all OK, then who cares? Why do I care? I think I've been reading too much Lester Bangs...

wow am I having posting problems today.

what I meant to say was that I was meaning in general about how a lot of people consider the RHCP pop. I was really agreeing with you.

I had an interesting bus ride home today.. there was this what seemed to be homeless guy that reeked the nastiest musk... everyone was covering their noses and spraying purfume and opening windows.
Poor guy. Made me sad for him that there's nobody to take him to a hospital or something to get cleaned up, I was seriously thinking of taking him myself.

We're going car hunting tomorrow. Gotta wrap the christmas presents tonight!

Aren't our boys sweet?? they're recording us a Christmas present! :0)

TGIF!!

M

Hi RMM,

Thanks for the virus/worm info!

Re music used in TV ads.....I was quite surprised & of course cringed the first time I heard one of my faves, Nick Drake's music, being used to sell a car...simply because I don't associate "Pink Moon" with a car....though now milllions of people who heard Drake for the first time through that ad....WILL associate Nick with a Volkswagen! Besides, "Pink Moon" isn't about driving around in a car at night.

The problem is the fact that most people associate the music in TV ads with jingles, they take on that persona, even though the music being used was clearly not created for these ads. Sitting through an evenings worth of TV shows, you'd probably hear about 10-20 different rock, pop or R'n'B songs used for TV ads.

I'm not a musician so I can't say how I'd feel about selling my music for TV commercials. Some musicians are struggling or their careers have slowed down, so they need the money.

As a fan, it's a huge turn off. As one who works in the creative & marketing firelds...it's ridiculous that highly paid ad agency 'creative' directors aren't working as hard as they should be....working to create actual JINGLES to sell their products, as they used to do many years ago! They all seem to be relying on using existing music.

Though I DO admit to enjoying hearing The Kinks "PictureBook" used in the HP ads! And The GAP ads always use the music effectively. But when every other TV ad uses existing music, it clearly pells out laziness on the part of the ad agencies.

Perhaps I hold Nick Drake's music in a higher position than other musicians I enjoy. The fact that Drake didn't have a choice in how his music is now being used, also isn't very cool. It's also upsetting that it took a TV commercial to bring attention to Drake's music.....about 30 years after his death!

take care,
itanja

oooooops......"it clearly SPELLS out......"

The people of Victorville salute you for your highway efforts Dave!!

Can your next 909 project be focused on outlawing mullets?

It would be greatly appreciated.

Ah! I can't find anything about the Dave Navarro Fitness routine thing (Denise!) Does anybody have any info or links to help? Or the name of the mag or whatevs.

Hey Dave! I just wanted to say I just read Dont try this at home. It was very cool! Having had similar experiences (minus the fame and fortune),it was very cool to see things go great for you in the end. I have been a big janes fan since 89 or so.

Happyinmyhell, I think Dave's exercise routine was in 'Men's Health', complete with photos. Why not GOOGLE it?

If you can no longer find it on the 'Men's Health' website, perhaps it's been archived on one of the many Dave fan sites.

Maria-cool,i got my wires crossed.

If ya think about it,pop music is short for popular music,which would then cover just about every music style going,
Alternative being what is not popular yet.

Thats if you don't look at the term pop/alternative as tags for styles of music.

Steve L

Morning mr.dave.......family.
This may come as an aweful shock to you all but no-one really cares that much about who dave 'collabourates' with.There's dissapointment because creativly it seems like a huge leap downwards.Less of a collaboration more of a styalised celebrty cameo for the camaras.To see 12.5% of your favourite band play with musicians for the seemingly soul purpose of furthering cred as a celebrity persona rather than as an artist just kinda sucks.Especially if it doesnt even pay the bills.Not suggesting that musicians write to appease their fans because that only gives rise to shitty music.But theres nothing wrong with peaple having expectations and these expectations only exist because of how great some of your past music has been and how much it means to those who love it,and surely your proud of at least some of it?
Just seems a shame when artists who inspired you just settle and stop taking risks rather than continue to improve with age like cheese and wine and jazz musicians.
Guess you probly heard about perry playing with Flea, John F and Jack Irons.Pretty amazing huh? I will admit that I find Steve Isaacs very sexy and cute!

"Guess you probly heard about perry playing with Flea, John F and Jack Irons.Pretty amazing huh?"

Not really. Perry has ALWAYS needed other people to make his music for him. I'm 100% sure it will be amazing, and i am 100% sure that perry...as in the past...will have absolutely nothing to do with it being that way.

get a life.

Molly

I think it was Chad Smith not Jack Irons,i could be wrong.

It seems to me that you'll never be satisfied no matter what Dave does,you'll find negativity in it all.

As for not taking risks,the guys have all taken a risk in not being Jane's Addiction anymore,a sure fire money maker.They've chosen,for what ever reason,to do something new,that is a risk is it not?,so far a risk that seems to be paying off.

So far without the backing of a record label,doing it independantly,funding it themselves,that is a risk.
I would describe an album from them as highly anticipated.

I would also be eager to hear new music from Perry Farrell too,as i'm a fan of his also.
JA's success wasn't down to the talents of one person,it was because of the talents of all four,it is the same with all great bands.

I don't see the point in dissing anyones choices,if i don't like it,i don't have to listen.Simple as that.

Steve L

I fucking adore John, but people who seem to deny the existance of any other guitarist really annoy me, it makes me want to slap them upside the head, and I'm not a very violent person. again, I implore you two should get together and do something, two of my absolute favourite guitarists in the universe doing a show together would be fantastic. (chances are I wouldn't be able to go and see it, but that's the joy of the internet!)

Soph xx

Soph

I second that motion,a Navarro/Frusciante collaboration would be an amazing prospect,on record so we could all hear it.

Steve L

hey family

wish me luck, playing a gig tonight. getting our band name out there, so i will report to you when the band website is up and running with pics andstuff.

wish me luck, and stay well!

kyle

DAVE!!
How could you forget danny carey!!! in your answer to best (current) drummers. you can't seriously not include him?!?!

Kyle,

Congratulations! Keep us posted!

6767's

Thank You! A tune from my band has been named "Featured Track of the Day" for December 25th by Garageband.com. On behalf of Box 16 we thank all of you!

http://www.garageband.com/song?|pe1|S8LTM0LdsaSkZFGwZGk

Cheers,

Mike C.

Aside to Molly--there is a quote, very true--"negativity only breeds more negativity" I whole-heartedly support Dave's right to play with anyone--any chance to see/hear him share his talents is a good one--and I agree with some of the others, that out of the Christina/Britney/Lindsay genre, Christina definitely does know how to sing....

Final word about Scott Peterson (from me, anyway): So he is now officially a famous murderer, who joins the ranks of such illustrious people as Lyle Menendez and Richard Ramirez--he is getting fan mail!! What the hell....?? Nothing better than saying "My boyfriend, who is in jail for killing his pregnant wife...." Talk about sick!

On to more positive things: Can't wait to see what the Christmas PC present is....and do we have to wait for Christmas to get it (insert whiny child voice *here*)?

The Bing Crosby/David Bowie collaboration came from the last Crosby Christmas special filmed before he died--apparently his daughter was a huge fan of Bowie's and that's why they had him on the show--Crosby had no idea who Bowie was....I have it on one of those "Now That's What I Call Christmas" CD's--very cool! And now it is swimming in my head--hey Dave, someday think about doing a Christmas CD--I would love to hear what you could do with "Run Rudolph Run" (Chuck Berry would be very jealous!) And I remember from "Til Death Do Us Part" Carmen recorded "Santa Baby" so there's a track you could use too (just trying to be helpful)--hey, it could be a TV special--"Navarro Family Christmas"--just send me a royalty check for the original idea.... ;-)

Have a holly jolly Christmas, y'all!

Kyle, good luck!! go get your band name out there, go kick some ass!

Fixing Highway 395

Dave,i didn't know you are a CHP Captain,i now have an image of you riding around dressed up like those guys from CHiPs,it is disturbingly Village People'ish.

Steve L