I'M THE GONZO BLOG DOO-DAH MAN

And so another working week begins. I woke up bright and early, and although it is no longer bright and early, I am the only one awake. I quite like these early mornings. I have the house to myself and can get on with my life without having to interact with anyone apart from my fish...

Michael Des Barres sure is a busy chap at the moment. We have news here of an upcoming interview. It is introduced with the following lines: "At 5pm Thursday I will be talking to Michael Des Barres. Actually his full title is Lord Michael Philip Des Barres (aka Marquis Des Barres). I will have to watch my P’s and Q’s, it is not everyday that you get to to talk to a real life member of the British Aristocracy!" C'mon Michael pull a Nancy Mitford on him....
http://gonzo-multimedia.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/michael-des-barrescoming-up.html

I am always surprised at how far across society the cutural tentacles of Captain Beefheart stretch. I had a very distincguished visitor the other day who got vey animalted when he saw that I was reading John 'Drumbo' French's book about his time with the good Captain. So, this is for you - an extract from the new DVD in the 'Lost Broadcasts' series...
http://gonzo-multimedia.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/mascara-snake-from-dvd-lost-broadcasts.html

I have always been a fan of Rick Wakeman, both solo and with Yes. I am particularly fond of the new Live CD that has recently been released by Gonzo, and I am pleased to see that I am not the only one. This particular review is particularly ardent, and I am pleased to say that the author and I seem to be singing from the same hymn sheet...
http://gonzo-multimedia.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/rick-wakeman-new-cd-reviewed.html

We have John Shuttleworth tour dates. Yup, the man who once was 'Jilted John' is on the road again. His Manager writes: "Without further ado, it's my great pleasure to announce the following live dates for my next door neighbour and client (for which I am sole agent), Mr John Shuttleworth. The tour is called OUT OF OUR SHEDS, and it will feature new material and new songs, plus all your old favourites (well, favourites written by John, that is. I can't imagine John will be playing "Iron Horse" by Christie, or a Roger Whittaker medley, for instance, but oo, I do wish he would do.. )" How can one possibly resist an endorsement like this?
http://gonzo-multimedia.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/john-shuttleworth-tour-dates.html

Galahad are set to headline the Proguphoria festival. The organisers write: "It is with the greatest of pleasure the The Ministry of Prog proudly presents, for your delectation and delight, the inaugural PROGUPHORIA festival to be held at the rather spiffing Mr Kyps rock and roll venue in Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, England on Saturday 20th October 2012 from 4pm onwards."
http://gonzo-multimedia.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/galahad-to-headline-proguphoria.html

Did you know that Erik Norlander had a mellotron? I don't think that I did, but when I found out I asked him to write something about it and he was good as his word. Here, with an exclusive piuc, is a prog keyboard fetishist's view of last night's gig by 'Asia featuring John Payne'
http://gonzo-multimedia.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/erik-norlander-and-his-mellotron.html

And finally we have the winner of the Mimi Page remix contest, and jolly good it is too. Well done to everyone involved:
http://gonzo-multimedia.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/winner-of-mimi-page-remix-contest-black.html

And that's it for today. On with the show...