PeanutButter&Jelly

Fanatic VII

2008-07-18T16:59:00.001-04:00

Everyone go to this and have some drinks!!

GO TOKION!

I ran into a legend

2008-03-28T13:23:00.003-04:00

This is Lou Reed. He is my friend. I held the door for him as he gracefully entered a 54th Street bodega. He then held the door for me as I exited. I said, "thank you Lou Reed." "You are most welcome.", he replied.

It has been a while

2008-03-25T11:27:00.009-04:00

Sorry about the lack of info in the last few weeks. We have been busy traveling. PeanutButter went down to Texas for South by Southwest. What a long week. Up at 9am every day for work and never to bed before 4am. It is hard to believe that I used to be able to do that for a month straight.

Anyway here is a list of awesome bands I saw during the week. I suggest you check them out on myspace and stuff. I did see a whole lot more, but as you may know there is a lot of nonsense that shows up down there. My suggestions to you are...

Black Mountain
Bon Iver
Russian Circles
Langhorn Slim and the War Eagles
Yacht
The GZA
Children
The Sword
Heloise and the Savoifair
she and him
Megafaun
Brian Scary and the......
Mason Jennings
Devotchka

Here are some photos.

PeanutButter, lookin good.

A Cool Eazy-E Bag. You can get one from the Austin Craft Mafia.

Langhorn Slim and the War Eagles.

Johnny Rad of Children shreds his axe.

The Sword plays heavy metal.

Yes they are bad and taste like ass.

A handsome Malachai De Lorenzo of the War Eagles and Jeff from Kemado

Punks in Love, throwin down.

Going Bananas For Intergalactic Neon Robots

2008-03-03T17:44:00.009-05:00

I don't want any of you going to see this band. Because then you will tell your friends, and they will tell their friends and so on. Pretty soon the only way I will see them is to buy an overpriced ticket for an Apes and Androids show at a venue with seats only, attended by lame frat boy's and their nightclubbing girlfriends on New Year's eve. I just know these guys are going to be huge. Then I will have to be that asshole saying how I saw them before they were cool.

I only got a 7th grade education, but I got a Doctorate in funk.

2008-02-29T08:26:00.001-05:00

Sometimes I wish I lived in Utah.

2008-02-28T17:46:00.002-05:00

ABSOLUT MACHINE

2008-02-28T12:29:00.003-05:00

For the last 20 years Absolut Vodka had run the most recognizable ad campaign ever. We all had at least one friend who had those damn ads above their bed when we started drinking in high school and college. Well, Absolut abandoned that campaign and started to take their brand for a ride with their new "Absolut World" idea. I guess the goal is to depict things in a perfect world. One branch of this campaign is aimed at the art enthusiasts. Absolut commissioned artists in Stokholm and NYC to build interactive music making machines. The first video is of the Stokholm Choir piece and the second is the Quartet that opened in NYC last night at 186 Orchard. It will be on display until the end of March.

Flashing Lights

2008-02-18T10:36:00.005-05:00

Kanye West, Spike Jonze and Rita G on sex and violence. Love how this is not the usual Luda bling bling billion dollar video and has late 70's hot rod overtones. I am a sucker for anything filmed in the desert, you just can't beat the color. Not to mention great song that i'd wiggle to in the club. Way to be different Kanye. Hi-fives from Jelly.

Another Kanye highlight...for all of you Zach Galifinaksdjfakljgasfsrc fans. aka "The Snuggler"

Avedon, graffiti fashion, havalinas & an SL350

2008-02-18T01:34:00.005-05:00

Post-Valentine's Day, I headed south to see my other loved ones, Kathy and dad, in the Grand Canyon State. Arizona has been a second home for a decade and is the ultimate escape for relaxation. We typically maintain an itinerary of pool swimming, skin baking and any over indulgance possible. However, this time we are shifting into a more cultural direction.

We spent the afternoon at the Pheonix Art Museum for a 90 min. video on the life and photography of Richard Avedon followed by a small exhibit. I've always been a huge fan, but never dug below the surface as to who Avedon was as a photographer. I adore his early fashion photography of photos that carried so much movement and focus on the abilities of fabric, and love how he shifted his later career to powerfully revealing portraits of peoples' lives. He said "every photo taken is the death of a moment, and no other medium will ever be more powerful." Avedon is one of the most notable photgraphers of his time, and has made a permanent impression on American Culture.

I also stumbled into a tiny exhibit on graffiti in fashion and it's origin from artists like Andy Warhol through is evolution in the industry. There were two Chanel pieces, and several from Stephen Sprouse, which I felt were more directly inspired by graffiti. Chanel, not so much.

Tomo, we head north to a sculptor's studio. Stay tuned for more fotos, and hopefully a havalina parade.
oxjelly*

Quit Your Wine-ing

2008-02-15T17:47:00.003-05:00

Slate.com is a great place to read about things. Is it journalism? Is it OP-ED? Or is it a bunch of hippies ranting and raving about what they got to do because of some press credentials? Regardless I always find something great to read on that site.

Today Slate featured an article about tasting the greatest wine in the world. Apparently the world can agree on the fact that a '47 Cheval is the finest wine known to humanity.

I (PeanutButter), am a wine enthusiast. I have a contest with my father, or more of a quest if you will, to find the greatest bottle of wine under $20 in the world. I am convinced that these crazy wines are a rich mans snub at the casual drinker. If I tasted them would I agree? What if it's port like similarities make me hate it as much as I dislike actual port? Without an extra $12,000 this month I am afraid I will be back at Trader Joe's tonight to pick up a bottle of 3 buck chuck, (2 bucks in California). I guess the '47 Cheval will have to stay in my dreams.

I was once told by my bed and breakfast host in Sonoma county CA, to purchase wine based on taste. The same thing is true with burgers. I can go to an In-and-Out Burger and get the best goddamn burger in the world for a pittance. In NYC I pay a small percentage of my wages on a burger that satisfies me just as much. It is not about the quality but the taste. The same is true to exploring your taste with wine.

Price:

Price of wine is determined by a few things. First and most important is the year. Each year (vintage) is different. If a summer is hot and dry, the grapes enjoy a longer growing season and sway the sugar content a little higher. Colder Temps tend to being the sweetness levels down. Most say that somewhere in between is best, but then again it is all up to the consumer.

The second is the location. Even a growing patch one hillside over can produce drastically different wines then it's neighboring vineyards. Little things like an extra half hour of fog on the grapes give them something only found on a plot of land the size of your parents back yard. If these areas are discovered, word gets out and up goes the price of your favorite wine.

Finally you have to account for size of the production. Smaller wineries that have a good piece of land and a good reputation will price higher because they only produce a limited quantity. The truth is you can probably get a strikingly similar wine from a larger winery across the street. Then again maybe that little guy has some strange technique that makes his better.

Back to my quest. Wine can be a real bitch. I was at a nice corporate dinner with my father years ago. We were kind of just tagging along with some rich insurance man who wanted attention. The first thing the insurance dude does is order the most expensive red on the menu, $175 bottle of Napa Zinfandel. What the hell? I thought. 1 bottle for 8 people. I looked at my father with frustration. He knew what I was thinking right away. Before I knew what was happening my father had the waiter by his side as he browsed the wines. The choice was a $37 bottle of Sonoma Cabrenet. As the waiter started to walk away he paused and turned back to look at me. I knew something was up. "Your father made a much wiser decision you know", he said to me. And BAM! the quest was born. Since then I have had this idea of not giving in to the false glamor the wine industry has created. Also we did not share with the insurance man.

So I suppose I am responding to Slate with this piece. I appreciate the bragging, but c'mon guys. Don't tease us with things like '47 Cheval tastings. Let's hear about the people throwing down in 2008. Even if it was a mistake which created a '47 Cheval, that alone may have played into the romance of the whole idea.

The problem with this post is that I have no answers for you. I don't want to tell you how to find wines or brief you on which wines I like best. My only advice is to listen you the guy behind the counter. He has tasted everything he sells and he will not tell lies. He knows that some $13 bottles are much better than some $75 bottles. I just want you to be true to yourself and form your own opinions. Also never use Zagat to pick a restaurant.

thesethreethings

2008-02-15T10:57:00.002-05:00

/PeanutButter&Jelly/ delicacy

Fancy Feet

2008-02-15T10:45:00.000-05:00

Great little art project.

2008-02-15T10:33:00.002-05:00

Some times people come up with great things to present to mankind. In this video 200 people freeze time in grand central station. My favorite part is when some guy says, "they're probably protestin sumthin". Grand central was a great choice of venue for a project like this. So much hustle and bustle going on. Did you know that there is a secret basement in grand central station that acted as the operation center for american troops in world war 2? Well, there is and it is like 6 stories underground and the size of a football field. Only like 3 dudes know where the entrance is.

Happy Valentine's

2008-02-14T22:58:00.001-05:00

Sorry, no drinks today.

2008-02-14T18:20:00.004-05:00

dear minnesota
oh how the white snow came down
get your skates, i'm home

Barack Obama For President

2008-02-14T11:15:00.005-05:00

/PeanutButter&Jelly/ officially endorse Barack Obama for President of the United States of America. Just look at him. How could you not want this friendly guy to win. Also look at how the capitol resembles the building that blasts off when you beat Tetris.

We don't support her, but Hillary may have a shot at becoming the first woman president of the USA. If this is going to be her running mate, all bets are off I think.

la mama di Jen

2008-02-08T17:40:00.000-05:00

Dan Deacon is at the Whitney tonight y'all

2008-02-08T16:16:00.000-05:00

Manhattan Vintage Show

2008-02-07T09:28:00.000-05:00

www.manhattanvintage.com/vip.shtm

BUST Party

2008-02-06T16:31:00.001-05:00

Hello everyone. The other night Peanut Butter and Jelly were at the BUST release party at Fontana's. There was free Absinth. People were walking around like cartoon characters and then all of the sudden the music started. Mixel Pixel led off followed by Heloise and the Savoir Faire. If you ever get the chance to check them out please do yourself a favor and make the time. Here are some photos.

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Gma would appreciate this one.

2008-01-31T13:01:00.000-05:00

The Scandinavia House presents a survey of four artists: photographer and video artist Elina Brotherus, sculptor Markus Kåhre, painter Elina Merenmies, and painter Anna Tuori. Ranging from sculpture and installation to painting and photography, the works are from artists who were each finalists for the 2007 Ars Fennica Prize, Finland’s most prestigious visual arts award.

Opening is January 29, 6-8PM.

Hell's Kitchen Hidden Treasures.

2008-01-30T16:19:00.000-05:00

Friday night at Kashkaval. Never drink Greek booze, always eat Greek beet hummus.

Winnebago Warriors...farewell.

2008-01-30T02:47:00.000-05:00

"Man's struggle"

Italian Vogue and Peroni collaboration

2008-01-29T13:54:00.000-05:00

"Although it sometimes seems otherwise at this time of year, New York isn't the epicenter of the fashion universe. As a reminder of that fact, Vogue Italia and Peroni Nastro Azzurro have collaborated on a photo retrospective entitled 50 Years of Italian Style. The exhibit, which will run February 2 through 4 at Twelve 21, features 50 iconic images culled from the pages of Vogue Italia, Casa Vogue, and L'Uomo Vogue. In keeping with the original context, the photos will be enlarged tear sheets and will appear exactly as they did when they were first published. The work of famed snappers like Oliviero Toscani, David Bailey, Elisabetta Catalano, and Steven Meisel is all in the mix. "

Style.com

Anyone looking to work for the most pretentious people in history...?

2008-01-27T19:09:00.000-05:00

"art dept assistants for fashion shoots (SoHo)

Reply to: job-547199936@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-01-21, 10:11PM EST

Set designer is looking for ambitious unpaid intern and paid assistant/s for high end fashion print shoots. Typically sporadic schedule (not a normal 9-5/ 5 days a week type job). Attitude, personality, appearance, and familiarity with fashion very important. A calm, understated demeanor is good as this work can be stressful. Must be willing to work hard, long hours. You should have a flexible schedule- this is not a full time position, but when it's busy it can be non-stop.
Looking for 2 kinds of skill sets:

1. Production- Someone with good phone, organizational skills, and computer skills (Excel, Word, photoshop are good) who would assist in research, finding and ordering props and supplies, and general prepping of shoots.

2. On set propping and set dressing- someone with art, fashion, or interior design background for on-set work. Should be familiar with equipment like grip stands, hand tools, etc. a Drivers license, painting skills, and basic carpentry also helpful. Also interested in experienced set dressers and will pay accordingly.
This is a good opportunity for someone interested in getting into the fashion world. If this is just about money for you, then this is the wrong place. Watch "The Devil Wears Prada" and if that scares you-
don't bother.

Send an email detailing who you are, basic personal history, and skill set. A resume is good, but not required. Pay is contingent upon experience and skill level."

Does Burt love this boat?

2008-01-25T20:07:00.000-05:00

Claire's getting a tattoo

2008-01-24T00:24:00.001-05:00

We are PB&J

2008-01-23T15:42:00.001-05:00

This is Claire and Adam, the ones who run this amazing blog. Claire is wearing a red circle skirt she made herself. Adam has been outfitted by Modern Amusement. This pic was taken at a wonderful event in the Hollywood Hills. Also today is Adam's Birthday. Feel free to say something nice.

Welcome

2008-01-22T18:08:00.000-05:00

This is Peanut Butter and Jelly by Adam and Claire. Enjoy!