Gamera Gabs

Summer mixes: Bass music for long, sunny days

2011-06-10T19:58:00.000-05:00

June 2011 by Cal Emmerich

Available to stream or download. Filled with favorites: Burial, Dark Sky Kelis remix, Mount Kimbie, Alliyah, Metro Area, and more. If you like the mix, I'd suggest following Cal Emmerich on SoundCloud so you'll know when he puts out his next mix.

Buttitta's in the news

2011-06-08T08:00:00.000-05:00

The N-G has an article about Buttitta's closing. In it, the owner says people must prefer chain restaurants instead of local restaurants and that's why their business was successful.

Scroll down and check out the comments.

Eesh. Whatta bloodbath. I prolly wouldn't have commented if I had realized how many other folks would pile on.

I feel bad for the employees and all but they were doomed from the start, I fear. Big *huge* space, inconsistent food quality, and shitty service will not build a clientele. On the other hand, Black Dog is a perfect example of how you can maximize a small space, provide a superior product with excellent service, and succeed. There is a line at Black Dog from 11am to 9pm practically. They run out of the specialty items because they are so wonderfully prepared. And they have fantastic service.

I also have to say...I can't believe they don't own that building with all the renovations they did to it. That seems like an enormous expense.

You could make a slave outta me....

2011-06-07T20:06:00.000-05:00

Same as it ever was

2011-04-08T18:22:00.001-05:00

I guess I got what I wanted...a sign that Schweighart himself used email, internet, social media, etc:

Punctuation and spelling errors, strange capitalization, piss-poor attempt at humor. That's *definitely* Jerry....

Vote for Don Gerard

2011-04-05T00:40:00.000-05:00

I had this big long anecdote about my ex-councilperson and some jackassery I witnessed at Esquire Lounge last week, but I've decided to edit myself and just cut to the chase:

I believe the mumbling birther and his bumbling band of buffoons should be handed their hats and shown the door.

Make sure you vote tomorrow. Do it on your way to work, do it at lunch and bring a sandwich back to your desk, or stop off at the polling place on your way home. It takes five minutes.

Indicative of the problem

2011-04-03T08:00:00.004-05:00

I've said it before and I'm saying it again:

I see absolutely no evidence that the current mayor---nor the people he's selected to run his campaign---understand social media, email, internet, etc.

It's embarrassing for me as a Champaign resident to see this kind of bumbling over and over.

Carpe Noctem

2011-04-02T20:07:00.000-05:00

Unlcear on the concept

2011-04-02T13:18:00.000-05:00

See cuz...you can't see that Champaign County Clerk page unless you've already *liked* the...oh, never mind.

Cannot believe the level of ignorance I'm seeing...

2011-03-26T12:43:00.001-05:00

Baseless accusations without even an attempt to prove her insane conspiracy theory. It's libel, pure and simple. I guess when Don pondered running for mayor four years ago, that's when the cabal began, eh?

Course, what should I expect from someone who supports this guy?

Two crazy-ass peas in a pod writing checks their butts can't cash. NEITHER of these people have ANY proof of what they say. Instead they ask others to provide proof of their assertions for them. Ignorance runs amok in Champaign.

Unfortunately for Mayor Schweighart and his deluded campaign manager, Don Gerard already addressed this issue. However, since it's on the internet, I'm sure Schweighart isn't aware of it.

Was sick all through the warm weather...

2011-03-24T17:19:00.000-05:00

...and now that I'm coming out of it, it's cold again. I thought I told winter to fuck the hell off.

Ready for some warm. Some sun. Ahhh....

It's amazing how much my future sounds like my past....

2011-03-19T13:27:00.000-05:00

Tim Capello - "I Still Believe" 4AM's Frog Brothers Mix by 4AMSOUNDS

Happily, I find old faves like this are being used in nu-disco sets...heard this one (or more likely, something like it) at Boltini the other night when Space Police Radio was spinning.

The minute I heard it....

Feed the Rich, Starve the Worker: That's Bullshit... from Madison

2011-03-15T00:01:00.000-05:00

Cannot get enough of this track

2011-03-12T15:35:00.002-06:00

What's truly sad is that I can't seem to own this. Fucking djs and their fucking vinyl. Said with <3.

Had this one on tape at one point....

2011-03-12T15:32:00.000-06:00

Choo Choo!

2011-02-22T19:27:00.000-06:00

The current mayor of Champaign has joined Facebook. As of today, he has 21 "likes."

Please, please, please, if you aren't currently registered to vote at your current address, you have until next Friday to fix that. Go here to check your current registration status.

If you are square, Vote Gerard. If you aren't, you need to remedy that before next Friday.

You can update your address via the form here---instruction included there.

Or...if you've never been registered in Champaign, use this form and get registered.

I would suggest delivering the paperwork in person to the Champaign County Clerk's office at 1776 East Washington Street in Urbana to make sure you don't miss the registration deadline.

Else we'll have four more years of Mayor Mumbles.

Don Gerard swag is in!

2010-12-17T20:23:00.000-06:00

T-shirts and buttons now available. I think this t-shirt might be popular....

Here's the detail on that:

Where I'd like to be

2010-12-16T14:33:00.000-06:00

This snow and cold has me a bit sleepy and sluggish but I've been sifting through stuff on Hype Machine and Soundcloud and I found this track that is a favorite of mine by Move D. For some reason it makes me think of sun and warmth and relaxing on the beach. Hope it warms you up, too.

Uzuri014-Move-D-Sur-un-Bateau-avec-Eric by uzuri

Music Monday: New Move D set

2010-12-13T12:00:00.009-06:00

Just popped up on Soundcloud yesterday. Via Kirkwood West.

move d @ robert johnson 2010-12-11 by Move D

Music Monday: Not unlike Champaign, hell has frozen over.

2010-12-13T08:00:00.003-06:00

I finally went to one of the fabulous house concerts of Cynthia and Ernie's (from The Sandwich Life) on Saturday night. I'm sure she'll post some of the the great pics. I managed to get a little video from my seat on the stairs.

If you are interested, they just finished a new Christmas CD.

Thanks so much to Cynthia and Ernie and if you like what you see in the video, you should fan them on Facebook or check out Pulp Country because they have a couple events coming up that you can stream online.

Really great night of fantastic food and drinks and music and people. So great that it prompted the first *ever* post on GG about a country music act.

This is why you're single: Holidaze Edition

2010-12-06T21:04:00.000-06:00

Let's hit the ground running. Literally.

Mwm looking for ski a companion - 40 (Champaign)

I'm hoping to meet a lady here in the next couple weeks to get to know and see if we have a connection. If so then plan a ski trip to West Virgina in January. All on me. If you like to ski thats perfect. If you don't, I will treat you to a day at the spa. Dinner, drinks and all the fun we want.

I'm white, decent looking, in great shape, runners body, nice career, and you'll just have to get to know me better to see what else. yes I am married and don't want to change that.

I'm not looking to be a sugar daddy but I will treat you like a queen when we are together.

If I've intrigued you please send me a line. Put "ski Trip" in the subject line.

I'm picturing a cabin on the side of mountain 50 miles outside of armpit of nowhere in the Appalachian Mountains. Maybe a nice patch of land behind it. Where he's buried previous victims. Though...a spa day *would* be nice.

Baby, I don't know what I should do...about you

2010-10-19T20:57:00.000-05:00

Heard this:

Baby I Dont Know-TDRMC by TheDeadRoseMusicCompany

Remembered this:

Now...I kinda wanna have some big-ass hair for Halloween. Notsomuch with the spandex, though.

Monotron Band

2010-10-17T15:32:00.000-05:00

Two monotrons + one GryoSynth for iPhone 4 + brunch on Cafe Luna's patio = this:

Music Monday: NotGonnaSayNuJazz

2010-10-11T08:00:00.000-05:00

Found this via Don-Ray Simmons who does the Midnight Marauderz podcast that I *know* I've blogged about before. Here's a track from the Midnight Marauders Soundcloud:

Dalindeo - Mr J.L. by Marauder Music

And here's one of Don-Ray's Midnight Marauderz podcasts. He moves through a ton of different styles and blends it all so smooth you'll barely notice except when a track reaches out and grabs you.

Midnight Maraudaz Special Samurai Edition by Don-Ray

And all you who dig on reggae, he's got a reggae mix on his Soundcloud so give it a listen.

Don-Ray Version 1 Classic Reggae Mix by Don-Ray

Enjoy! And I'll be blogging more...lots of things going on right now.

Happiness is....

2010-10-10T17:41:00.000-05:00

This is why you're single: Wow.

2010-10-10T12:11:00.000-05:00

DO YOU FEEL OUT OF PLACE??? - 42 (chambanna)

EXCEPT IN NATURE

DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A CHANGE? I AM!!!!
YES CHANGE CAN BE SCARY BUT IT CAN BE A GOOD THING AS WELL. RIGHT!!!
THIS “WAY OF LIFE” WE HAVE GOING IN THIS COUNTRY DOSENOT WORK FOR ME!!! WHAT ABOUT YOU?
I WOULD PERFER TO SPEND TIME WITH PEOPLE I CARE ABOUT LAOUGHING LOVING AND LIVING WITH THIS PLANET. NOT “ON IT”
OK THIS IS WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR IN MY FRIENDS SMART, KIND, GENTLE, STRONG, FUNNY ,CHARMING, CHATIY, DOWN TO EARTH, ARTISIC, HARDWORKING HARDER PLAYING NATURAL, INPERFECT HUMAN BEINGS. BECOUSE THAT’S WHAT YOU’LL GET…….

HAVE PLAN BUT OPEN TO NEW IDEAS, ALWAYS!!!!

I’M AN INEQUITIST, A LIBERAL A FISCAL CONSERVATIVE, A PESAMISTIC OPTEOMIST, I AM PREITTY SURE STUFF WILL GO WROUNG BUT I WILL BE OK!!!!!! LOL I STAND SOMEWHERE BETWEEN WICAN BUDDHISM AND REFORMED DRUID. OK JUST KIDDING ABOUT THE DRUID THING. AND NO OFFENCE TO YOU REFORMED DRUID OUT THERE. LOL
I HAVE AN ODD AND SOMETIMES DARK SENCE OF HUMER AND A GOOFY ONE TOO.

I HAVE SOME EDUCATION OF WHAT I HAVE LEARNED IN SCHOOL. I TAKE THE MOST PRIDE IN WHAT I AM LEARNING, IN THE SCHOOL OF LIFE, TOLERANTICE LOVE OF LIFE THE ABLITY TO FIND SOME PEACE AND BEAUTY IN EVERY DAY EVEN IF IT’S JUST MINITES.
THE BEST THING I HAVE LEARNED IS IT’S THE SMALL THING IN LIFE AND LOVE THAT TURELY MATTER

Wow. Not only CAPS LOCK but also FILLED WITH MISSSSOEPELLIGNS!!!1! Unfortunately, it's *so* misspelled, I can't even understand what he saying about himself. Or...maybe that's fortunate.

Interested in meeting the woman - 27 (Champaign)

Good Day.

I am a good man not from America. I like living here very much for 5 months time. I am interested very much in meeting the woman I can date. I think woman should think and make conversation not just cook the meals and clean the house. I like American woman to be pretty and like to dance. I want the woman to be the young one. I do not like womans to have more years than I. It will be a good time.

Yah, I'm thinking not so much...although this is probably a pretty progressive idea for him. Or...he's just TERRIBLE at translating his needs into Craiglist-speak. :\

Married For Married - 48 (Champaign/Central IL)

I'm a married 40-something professional and successful male looking for a married 30-40-something female. You must be somewhat attractive, girly (like to dress like a woman), and missing passion in your life.

Please send a photo and a what you are looking for. Let's see if we can help each other out.

WTF? I've seen this before. Is wearing a bra and panties enough or is this guy looking for heels, skirts, hose, and pearls? Very odd....

Tired of typical Craigslist guys? - 21 (Champaign, IL)

From what I've seen, most guys on here are pretty boring and creepy, and if you're the kind of person I'm looking for, you're tired of that.

I'm a 21-year-old senior at U of I and I'm looking for interesting girls to be friends with. If we happen to be a match intellectually and physically, I'd love to meet up and learn more about each other. I'm around 5'10 and about 175 lbs, and my interests include Ultimate Frisbee, reading books, old-school Nintendo games, cuddling, and grammar.

If you want to shoot me an e-mail, make the subject of the e-mail your favorite book. Hope to hear from you!

Wow. Grammar? I've never seen that on Craigslist before---both as a like and, you know, in the writing. Nice post, 21-year-old posting a personal on Craigslist. Good luck! You'll prolly need it....