All posts by Kev Brock

I'm a musician, singer/songwriter, blogger, writer, poet, bodybuilder, movie lover, music lover, video gamer, history/political buff, conservative/republican, etc. I like to do a lot of things.
Crazy stuff

Report: Whale at Sea World kills woman trainer…

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This is totally unreal! If you think deep sea creatures like sharks,whales or whatever can’t kill people for real like in the movies, think again. This is just like the movies but in real life! A woman trainer was discussing whales to a group of tourists at Sea World park, while she was still in the pool. Somehow the whale, named Tillikum, found it’s way into the pool on it’s own. It flew in the air and out of the water, then grabbed the trainer by the waist, started thrashing her around like crazy.

More on it here:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35566392/ns/us_news-life/

So sad, and shocking. RIP to that woman. Bad things will happen to that whale now? Wonder what they’ll do for punishment? Kill it or let it set free back out in the ocean where it belongs?

Kev

music

Report: Facebook proves that a pickle is more popular than Chad Kroeger of Nickelback…

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This is the funniest thing I’ve ever seen in a long while! Comedy indeed! A young woman named Coral Anne, started a facebook fan page, titled, “Can this pickle get more fans than Nickelback”.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Can-this-pickle-get-more-fans-than-Nickleback/282013353726

When the page created facebook controversy, it reached over 1,483,000 fans. Large enough to grab Chad Kroeger’s attention to the page. Chad Kroeger whined to the facebook staff and requested the page to be shut down. He then went to his own personal FB page letting Coral Anne know that the page will get shut down in 2 weeks. It seems like Coral Anne got into a heated e-mail battle in FB with the famous rock star. She doesn’t seem upset as she seems to enjoy fighting with Chad Kroeger in e-mail.

More on it here:

 http://www.allfacebook.com/2010/02/nickelback-loses-facebook-popularity-battle-to-random-pickle/

Great job, Coral Anne! If the page gets shut down, make another one! The internet have proven that Chad Kroeger is one delusional man living in his own dreamland.

This Chad Kroeger dude, needs to get over himself ’cause I agree with everyone else. Nickelback does suck.

Sad to say, that I actually saw Nickelback live in concert once before. Only reason I went is ’cause Jerry Cantrell opened for them. I was there to see Jerry, not Nickelback. I will never see Nickelback live again though.

Kev

Videogame news

BREAKING NEWS: Warner Bros. studios buys Rocksteady Studios…

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Warner Bros. studios officially buys, “Rocksteady Studios”. If you don’t know the company, “Rocksteady Studios”, it’s a video game developer that resides in London, England. As far as I know, “Rockysteady Studios” is a new company that the only video game they made so far, is “Batman: Arkham Asylum”. Since Warner Bros., now own “Rocksteady Studios” prepare for more “Arkham Asylum” games in the works. A sequel is already being developed.

Does this mean that “Rocksteady Studios” plan to make video games based on other Warner Bros. comic book characters? Will we see a “Superman” game on it’s way? What about a Green Lantern video game or Wonder Woman? Maybe even a Captain America video game? All of it’s possible!

I’m glad more “Arkham Asylum” games are being planned, ’cause the first one was totally amazing. One of the best video games I ever played.

More on it here:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703503804575083251075593296.html?mod=WSJ_latestheadlines

Kev

Health and Fitness

Fast food fries unhealthy? It depends on where you’re getting it from…

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Some people may think that fast food french fries may be too unhealthy and too fatty, the deep fried stuff, that won’t be good for your healthy nutrition but are they really that bad? The curly fries you get from “Arby’s” are bad… but what about fries from “McD’s”, “Wendy’s” and “Burger King”? Truthfully those fries are actually pretty good. Low in calories and fat is not too bad. As long as you eat small fries, it won’t ruin your fitness nutrition at all. So don’t listen to fitness experts that tell ya that “McD’s” fries are bad for your health ’cause they are full of it…

Proof:

http://health.yahoo.com/experts/eatthis/46018/americas-worst-french-fries-and-what-you-should-eat-instead/

Kev

Uncategorized

Not a Cool Video: What is going on with Lunic?

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Check this out. Lunic’s recent performance a few days ago, performing “Oh No Yoko” with a new lineup (again). A band that I once had so much respect for and kind of starting to lose it. Their recent performances in youtube haven’t been that great and they still haven’t been good lately. I see they have a full band with a new bass player now. This performance is not as energetic as it used be. If I was at the Harrisburg, PA gig, I’d be sitting at the table falling asleep and yawning. Why? The performance was simply not tight. I can barely hear that cello. The cello in my opinion, is what’s killing the band’s energy they once had. Katiee’s vocals sounds like a 5 year old girl lately.

I will post Lunic’s older performance at Jillian’s of “Oh No Yoko” with their former lineup. Notice how their former lineup with Randy in the band, they were much tighter and more energetic? Notice the difference? Katiee’s vocals were much better at the Jillian’s performance.

I know Lunic wants to go far and go to the next level with their music. Maybe get signed to a label but they’re never gonna get to the next level if they don’t start performing with more emotion. I want to see a knockout in your face performance. Not the kind of performance that will bore me to death.

Kev

movies

Report: Bruce Willis still on for “Die Hard 5” and “Unbreakable 2″…

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Bruce Willis spoke out saying that he is still committed to playing in “Die Hard 5” and the sequel to the 2000 released M. Night Syamalan movie, “Unbreakable”. Bruce says he wants Len Wiseman to return to direct “Die Hard 5”. Len Wiseman directed, “Live Free or Die Hard”. As for “Unbreakable”, a sequel was in the works since the 1st one ’cause the ending to that movie left open for another movie. Bruce says he will be willing to star in “Unbreakable 2” only if Samuel L. Jackson is willing to return as well.

More on it here:

http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1632353/story.jhtml

And here:

http://splashpage.mtv.com/2010/02/22/bruce-willis-says-m-night-shyamalan-still-thinking-about-unbreakable-2/

Lets hope “Die Hard 5” will be a better movie, ’cause I hated “Live Free or Die Hard”. I think “Unbreakable 2” will be interesting ’cause I liked the first one a lot. I usually hate M. Night Shyamalan flicks, but the “Unbreakable” flick is the only good movie he did.

Kev

music, sports

Report: Neil Young doesn’t show for his own tribute for the Olympics…

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Neil Young, who is a Canadian, didn’t show up for his own tribute show that he was booked to perform at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Since there was no sign of Neil himself there, other artists performed instead. Artists such as Lou Reed, Elvis Costello, and Ron Sexsmith performed covers of Neil’s songs there. I wonder what made Neil not show up for this? You think a man like him wouldn’t turn down such a huge opportunity that would have been a lifelong dream for him but he bailed out on this for whatever reason. Turning down something like the Olympics? Come on Neil, you think you’re too famous for the Olympics or what? Get your game on and support the Olympics, dude!

http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5j0l1NKWve6o-V1NKNO-Rv21m2O_Q

Kev

WWE news

Cool Video: The Undertaker burned for real at “Elimination Chamber” ppv…

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The Undertaker has always been known to sparking some kind of controversy with his WWE entrance to the ring. This time it’s for real. The Dead Man was on his way down to the ramp, to be part of the Elimination Chamber match at the ring. The Undertaker accidently stood on top of the pyro and flames went off while he was standing on it. This is real fire. It’s no special effect. The Undertaker got badly burned, his entire body, I would imagine. Guess what? Being the Dead Man he truly is, the Undertaker just walked toward the Elimination Chamber to continue the match as if the accident never happened.

I didn’t see the ppv last night, but I’m sure it was a pretty good one.

Kev

http://www.tmz.com/2010/02/22/the-undertaker-wwe-wrestling-mishap-fireball-explosion-video/

Local music, music

Interesting article on how the internet is changing the music business…

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This is a great article on how the internet is changing the music business these days.

http://www.timesunion.com/ASPStories/Story.asp?StoryID=903207&TextPage=1

I would never have been playing shows out in the music scene if it weren’t for the internet. The internet was the reason that got me gigs in the past. With Itunes and Youtube, those also changed the music industry online. If you want to get signed to an indie label or major, it has been all about the internet these days. You can get a huge fan following online.

Like the article said, if it happened with Phantogram, it can happen with anybody.

Plus, with computer technology, you don’t even need to have a band to record songs anymore. There’s plenty of MIDI music software that almost sounds close to real instruments which I plan to do soon. I’ve been looking into getting some type of music software that gives you computerized band backup. That way I can make full band electric rock on my own at home since I won’t have a band right away.

The internet seems to be a new home for music these days, and honestly, the internet is where I’ve heard most bands from.

I remember in the earlier days during the 80’s and early 90’s when there was no internet, it was kind of hard to keep up with the music industry. Back in those days we had ad flyers, magazines, newspapers, etc. Now the internet makes promoting easier.

Kev

Random/off topic posts

I have officially fallen in love with the electric guitar…

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Geez, no wonder people get into this stuff so much. I have been playing a lot more guitar than ever, since I got my new electric. It’s got a great sound for an affordable price. I’m going to spend more time improving my playing so I can start jamming with other musicians. Fuck Guitar Hero and fuck Rock Band. Playing the real electric guitar is what it’s truly all about. It makes me wish I played electric guitar a long time ago. I don’t plan to be no virtuoso or shredder, I’m not gonna be Joe Satriani or Steve Vai, I just want to improve as a rock guitarist. I also plan to play a little blues and maybe even study some jazz. I’ve always listened to blues and jazz music, those genres can help improve your playing and improvising skills. I don’t want to be stuck playing basic and simple stuff all the time, as I’m always learning and studying new things.

It’s been 15 years now since I’ve been playing guitar and I’ve played acoustic for most of those years. I feel it’s time to change. Play electric in hopes of forming my own band or maybe even join somebody else’s band. I’ll admit that I never had any full band experience and I think I’ll want to start getting some soon.

My goal in guitar playing is to get better and take it more seriously.

Kev