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Here is last night's Camp Freddy Radio. Jen from Girl In A Coma made a surprise call in and totally made my day! We also spoke to Gina and Lindsey from The Darling Stilettos as well as A&R legend, Tom Zutat. As you know, Girl In A Coma performed on SpreadTV a few weeks ago but I was out of town when they taped their performance and I never got a chance to meet them. Jen's call to the station was totally unexpected and I was more than a little awe struck! I sure wish they were in town so they could join us for one of our final three Camp Freddy shows at The Roxy this month. Another time perhaps. For those of you who missed last week's Camp Freddy show, two of the girls from McQueen got up with us and rocked GnR's "It's So Easy" with Slash and Duff. I have to admit, not only did they kill it, but it was kind of hot to hear her sing the line, "turn around bitch I got a use for you!" As amazing as it is to do these shows with my musical peers and heroes, there is nothing more inspiring than to watch new talents like McQueen get up with us and rock it like nobody's business. Those are the moments that really make me smile. That inner knowing... "Fuck yeah, it aint dead yet!" I'd like to personally thank Wendybird for her amazing photography and documentation of these shows. Great work Wendy! Keep it up! YOU are our guest! I am off to celebrate Mother's day with my family. I hope you all have a beautiful day. I leave you with another video from Girl In A Coma featuring Amanda Lepore, who I am currently trying to book on SpreadTV. Amazing, provocative, intense:
May 10, 2008 at 11:51 AM | Comments (16)
SpreadTV
Camp Freddy last night at the Roxy was insane! There are three Thursdays left to catch a show! BTW: The Margaret Cho thing was supposed to be COMEDY! My reaction to the food was "acted" and "scripted"! Duh!!!! ;) The new SpreadTV is now up featuring street artist Shepard Fairey and return guest, author Whitley Strieber. I forgot to remind you guys that it aired already. It is now up in rotation over at ManiaTV.
May 09, 2008 at 04:08 AM | Comments (17)
Lunch With Margaret Cho
May 07, 2008 at 03:17 PM | Comments (12)
Steel Panther
Last night, Todd and I rolled over to The Key Club in Hollywood to catch Camp Freddy's girls, The Darling Stilettos, open up for Steel Panther. Our girls were hot and sexy as hell and put on a killer dance/burlesque show as always. You can catch them before Camp Freddy every Thursday during the month of May at The Roxy. What I didn't expect, and I am admittedly late in the game on this, was that I was about to see probably the most "entertaining" Heavy Metal band I have EVER seen! Steel Panther! Formerly Metal Skool, Steel Panther is cover band of great 80's metal classics combined with a comical flair, that performs each Monday night at The Key Club. If you are a fan of the genre you HAVE TO check them out! I insist! As some of you know I am pretty jaded and have seen a lot of things and going to watch bands is pretty low on my list of priorities... But I was riveted. They are great fun, funny as hell and AMAZING musicians. The singer and guitar player are probably the best all around 80's metal coverists/players/imitators I have ever seen. This is a "glowing" review of a show that I plan to see many more times in the future. Long live Steel Panther!
May 06, 2008 at 01:09 PM | Comments (4)
Girl In A Coma
Here is my new favorite band, Girl In A Coma. They appeared on Spread and you can access their performance by clicking on "Live Performances". Their album has received the Editor's Music Choice honor on iTunes and for once, a music editor has it right! If you like the band, buy the whole album, not only to support the band... but to add a great album to your library.
May 05, 2008 at 06:58 PM | Comments (4)
MadTV
A 6767 friend found this and sent it to me. It's a clip from an upcoming MadTV episode I did with Bobby Lee. I think the full version airs later this month on or around the 17th:
May 04, 2008 at 10:16 PM | Comments (17)
Camp Freddy At The Roxy
(Photo: Wendybird) Thursday night was the first night of Camp Freddy's residency at The Roxy. We had a spectacular night and there are four more shows coming up! The Roxy was packed solid with first timers, old timers and of course some of our friends here at 6767. We had an incredible set list and guest list:
Cheap Trick- 'Hello Ladies and Gentleman'
Blur-'Song 2'
Killing Joke-'Eighties' w/Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray)
Oasis-'Rock ‘n’ Roll Star' w/Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme)
Led Zeppelin-'Good Times Bad Times' with Poe, Bettencourt
Adam Ant-'Ant Music' w/Steven Perkins (Jane’s Addiction)
David Bowie-'Suffragette City' w/Warren DeMartini (Ratt)
Ratt-'Round and Round' w/DeMartini, McGrath
Thin Lizzy-'Jailbreak' w/Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains), McGrath
Sex Pistols-'EMI' w/Steve Jones, Paul Cook (Sex Pistols), McGrath
Motörhead-'Ace of Spades' w/Lemmy Kilmister (Motörhead)
Eddie Cochran-'Something Else' w/Kilmister, Jones, Corey Parks (Nashville Pussy, Die Hunns)
The Stooges-'I Wanna Be Your Dog' w/Kilmister, Parks, Jones, Bettencourt, McGrath
The highlight for me, of course, was performing E.M.I. with two original Sex Pistols. What better way to say FUCK YOU to E.M.I.? Today, of course Billy and I will be doing another Camp Freddy Radio on Indie 103.1FM ( click for live stream) between 6-8pm PST. I'm sure we will have more of the colorful details to discuss. If you missed last week's show, here it is!
Here is last night's show! Thanx Chase!
May 02, 2008 at 05:47 AM | Comments (20)
Why I Have Such A Crush on Judge Marilyn Milian
April 29, 2008 at 08:07 PM | Comments (5)
Some Answers
1. Did you guys get any video footage of your JA experience for a future segment on STV?
A lot of people have asked if Todd filmed the Jane's event at the NME Awards. The show was an exclusive NME event so we did not bring our cameras.
2. When someone's really annoying you, how do you normally deal with it, walk away, suppress your anger or just go for it and say what you think?
Sometimes I'm really good at just walking away and not getting into it, but then again, sometimes I have a hard time biting my tongue and have a tendency to make matters worse by saying what I think... Usually to the point where I am the one who ends up owing the apology... More times than not I can walk away, but actual suppression? Not so good at that!
3. Listened to Saturday's Camp Freddy and not one Jane's mention and you took no calls. Are you avoiding the Jane's question?
That show was taped about a week or so before the event. I was in New York last Saturday. When we do a pre-taped show for CF we are unable to take calls because, well, we are not live.
4. Do you ever feel overwhelmed doing so many things at once? And how do you cope with the stress?
YES! I do... However, when I have two consecutive days off, I start to go a little batty so I try to keep that in mind when I feel like I have taken on too much. As for the stress... Just got to walk through it sometimes.
5. Has Jane's recent activity forced you to put other current projects on hold or be delayed?
No, not at all. We all have lots of stuff going on. Perry has DJ gigs, Satellite Party, Lolla... Eric has his new album, "Help Wanted", Perk has Hellride and Banyan... Nothing has had to be put on hold for anyone but as for personal priorities... Jane's related gatherings are at the top of my list.
April 28, 2008 at 09:04 AM | Comments (13)
This Week
Finally home from New York. I spent the last couple of days there shooting a guest spot on a new show for IFC called Z-Rock. It's a fictional, loosely scripted show a la "Curb" that is centered on a rock band. I played the band's video director in this episode. The show starts up in September on IFC and it is super funny. Picture a modern day, episodic, sitcom with Spinal Tap overtones... but this show revolves around a real band. They blur the line between reality and fiction very well in a very humorous way. Set your Ti Vo's for this show.
Wednesday: DN & DJ Skribble in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Private :( Event)
This Thursday on Spread TV: Shepard Fairy & Whitley Strieber_Up now: Eric Avery and Margaret Cho.
Thursday: Camp freddy at The Roxy, Los Angeles
Sunday: DN & DJ Skribble in San Diego, CA (Moonstone)
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April 27, 2008 at 11:43 AM | Comments (30)
NME Awards
April 24, 2008 at 09:53 AM | Comments (30)
Miami & This Week
Miami was a blast! Skribble and I played at the Bacardi B-Live Event with DJ Slynkee, ?uestlove and J Mello. The show has been streaming over and over here on MySpace, but you gotta kind of keep checking cause they haven't put up times. It's the whole festival on repeat. Usually, DJ culture is to be experienced and not watched on a little screen, but they did a really great job with the coverage of this show and you can get a sense of what the evening was like.
This week is kind of insane! Rehearsal, NME Awards, which will be streaming live on MySpace, and then off to NYC. Then when I get back, a week later we go into a month of Camp Freddy shows at The Roxy!
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April 21, 2008 at 02:40 PM | Comments (44)
April 15, 2008
Yesterday, April 15, 2008, was a pretty spectacular day. After pre-taping an episode of SpreadTV with Eric Avery, which will air on Thursday, Eric informed me that he will be joining Jane's Addiction on the 23rd for the NME Awards! That means that one week from today, the original Jane's lineup will be performing together for the first time in 17 years. We have decided to do a handful of songs at the event which will be honoring the band. Eric's bass lines and writing contributions are such an integral part of the Jane's sound that the night would feel somewhat incomplete without his presence. We couldn't be happier about his decision to join us. Since Eric's departure in 1991, we have gone on to work with Flea, Martyn Le Noble and Chris Chaney. I would like to recognize them and thank them for their musicianship and support throughout the years. I consider them all as part of the Jane's family and legacy.
Last night, Perry performed at Tom Morello's Axis of Justice show at The Troubadour in Hollywood with Carl and Etty from Satellite Party. Tom had put together an incredible collection of artists for the evening including Pete Yorn, Slash, Steve Vai, Jerry Cantrell, Davey Havok and Stewart Copeland. Around 8:00pm I got a text from Perry that read, "Dave... Get down here. Flea is on his way and wants to jam!" Of course I accepted the invitation and immediately rolled over to joined Perry, Flea and Travis Barker for an impromptu Mountain Song. So much fun and for such a great cause. Plus, it gave Perry and I an opportunity to perform again in front of a public audience before hitting the awards show next Wednesday. I have had the good fortune throughout my years as a guitarist to share the stage with some unbelievable talents, but there is no one in the world that I feel more comfortable and at home with musically than Perry Farrell. Playing with Flea again was pretty incredible too. If I am not mistaken, I haven't played with Flea since the 1997 Jane's tour. Both Perry and Flea have had an enormous influence on my approach to guitar playing in their own different ways. It was pretty cool to share a musical moment with them again. Perk was up north with his band Banyan last night and was missed, but Travis was kind enough to fill in and did a great job.
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April 16, 2008 at 11:59 AM | Comments (40)
Sasha Grey & The Roots
1. Dave, with all the Scott Weiland / Matt Sorum drama that's been going on, any idea if or how this will affect Camp Freddy?
I don't think that Camp Freddy will be in any danger at all. Scott is going to have his hands full with STP so he isn't going to be available for the shows coming up in May anyway.
2. So is the "Lessons With Dave Navarro" piece going to be a weekly segment?
It won't be a weekly segment but you better believe it will be recurring! There are so many incredible guitar players out there and we plan to have as many as we can on... When we do, I will be taking a lesson!
3. Did you ever think you'd or one of you would make that move and initiate Janes' re-uniting somewhere down the line?
I had always hoped so... Who knows? Maybe we never really broke up and simply take 5-7 year breaks! ;)
Our (The Spread Group) client Sasha Grey has been featured in The Roots' new video!
April 15, 2008 at 01:13 PM | Comments (14)
EMBED THIS!!!!!
We can finally put a SpreadTV player anywhere!!! Check it:
April 13, 2008 at 11:52 AM | Comments (3)
Camp Freddy: Stormy Daniels
Good morning! Here is last night's Camp Freddy Radio featuring our in studio guest, adult film star, Stormy Daniels. Once again, we have included the music from last night's broadcast. I have a new MySpace profile that is specifically design for SpreadTV. Please add Dave at SpreadTV to keep updated on guests and featured clips.
Coming up:
Thursday the 17th_SpreadTV with Eric Avery and Donita Sparks
Saturday the 19th_DJ Skribble & Dave Navarro in Miami, Bacardi Live
Wednesday the 23rd_Jane's Addiction at the NME Awards, El Rey Theater, Los Angeles
I can get to some questions tonight xoxoxo
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April 13, 2008 at 11:13 AM | Comments (16)
The Latest
So, yes... As I posted a few days ago, Jane's has been honored by NME this year and we will be accepting a lifetime achievement-like honor — at the NME Awards at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles on April 23. Perry, Stephen and I will attend the show as a band. Before the press and a few blog commenters start digging up old quotes, stories and opinions, let me tell you that the three of us have been speaking regularly have decided to focus on what's most important... The music. So, all the "But I thought you said", "But so and so said", "What about... blah, blah, blah..." is irrelevant at this point. Trust me... There is nothing anyone is going to remind us of that we don't already know. Everybody in the world has said something over the top due to an emotional charge. The bottom line is that we have been getting along great and are moving forward with our personal and musical relationships. These days, the press loves to take something great and find reason to fuck it up. That's the only way they think a story can sell. They think, "Hmmmm... This is great news and all, but it's all nice and drama free. Lemme dig up a bunch of old baggage from years ago so my editor will feature my work!" The same thinking that the news networks have had for years has found it's way into entertainment. Just watch the top stories on any channel. Anyway, we know... We lived it... No need to remind us! As it stands, we are planning on attending the awards as a unit and I really don't have anything else that is concrete to report at the moment. As soon as I do, you will be among the first ones I share it with. We are all very happy with how things are evolving!
IN OTHER NEWS:
Currently on SpreadTV: A full hour with Dave Mustaine of Megadeth-
Tomorrow night on Camp Freddy Radio: Stormy Daniels will be in the studio with Dave & Billy-
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April 10, 2008 at 05:52 PM | Comments (67)
Return of SpreadTV
Don't forget! Tomorrow on SpreadTV we have a brand new episode featuring a full hour with Dave Mustaine of Megadeth! The show begins at 8:00pm PST... Next week: Margaret Cho and the music of Girl In A Coma - Today I am off to las Vegas to tape a show for Playboy TV with Jesee Jane at Scores... Yeah it's rough! Work, work, work! Anyway, have a beautiful day and I will be back tomorrow.
April 09, 2008 at 09:34 AM | Comments (9)
Tonight's Camp Freddy Radio
(Me and DJ Skribble: Live at Rain, Las Vegas)
New Camp Freddy Radio. Thanx again to Chase for making these casts available sooner than humanly possible!
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April 05, 2008 at 09:25 PM | Comments (7)
Rain: The Palms, Las Vegas
April 03, 2008 at 03:17 PM | Comments (0)