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Papa's got a brand new bag!

I've got my own new blog on the Seattle P-I called "Lost in the Sound." As I stated in that blog's manifesto, I will attempt to "provide an insider view and analysis of that which embodies the local music economy -- bands, venues, promotion companies and even elected officials -- and provide a resource and outlet for local musicians and fans to share and discuss creative ideas and issues."

Basically, I have a lot to say about the music scene that needed another space and wanted to keep WIB personal, random and aimless -- a blogging potpourri.

DON'T WORRY. This blog, as Mariah Carey once said, "will always be my baby." You won't notice a decline is activity here, nor will you see a decline in my whoring out focuspoint news. My other blog is editorial, so making my own band announcements there would be a conflict of interest.

So you've got another stop in your daily reading. After getting your WIB fix, head over to Lost in the Sound. I'm already there.

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It's official! I'm heading back to Europe March 10-24 to see Germany, the Czech Republic and England. Wesley's my partner in crime for this trip. Let the jealousy consume you.

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What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.
...And gets recapped on the blog. I'll share only the highlights (or lowlights, if you will) of Scott's bachelor party here:

  • The Imperial Palace. What a fantastic, cheap and seedy hotel in the center of the Strip. In the words of Scott, "I am Imperial Palace for life."
  • The Adult Entertainment Expo and 2008 Adult Movie Awards. While we choose not to attend the official adult festivities, we did catch the after-parties at LAX in Luxor and Jet in the Mirage.
  • The Seahawks game. We all lost money in that loss to the Packers.
  • Scott's "I Heart Lap Dances" shirt (with Elvis shades) and Hawaiian shirt.
  • "No estrella." Scott grew tired of receiving prostitute playing cards on the streets with stars covering up the women, so he learned the Spanish translation for "No star."
  • The almost-wedding. Our friend Mario met a girl on Saturday night and they decided to buy rings, call a limo and head down to the Little White Chapel to get married. Unfortunately, a scheduling conflict occurred, which restricted the matrimony. What a shame. They would have been a good couple if only Mario could remember her name. "I know it starts with an L," he said.

We had a damn good time. Thanks to everyone who made the trip, and congrats Scott! You officially give up half of everything you own in just a couple weeks! Also, check out Wesley in the photo album for the official Jenna Jameson afterparty at Jet.

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Hey, we're stuck at the airport in Vegas! Yay!

Right now, I'm sitting with Scott, Tyler and a girl we met last night named Allison who's having similar flight problems.

The plan now is to wait out all the direct flights to Seattle. After we miss all of those, we'll take a plane into Portland and rent a car to drive up to Seattle.

Aside from this day-long adventure, Vegas has been awesome. SO many great stories. Thankfully no one got hurt, arrested, etc., but there was almost an impromptu wedding last night. More to come...

UPDATE: All of us were able to catch a 5 p.m. flight after all. Need sleep.