Jabon

7th Street Entry Minneapolis, MN

Would anyone like a drink?

Even Wizard’s need naps

Jabon has dirty laundry to do

On the side it says, “Tio Nacho Soap removes Dry Flakes from Scalp….avoid gettin in eyes as it may cause temporary smarting.” Does this mean I can give this to stupid people and they will temporarily be smart?

Even Wizard’s need gas sometimes

Somewhere between Madison, WI and Minneapolis, MN

Columbus, IN

Jabon contemplates his young wizardry at the place of his upbringing

You boys ain’t from around here…

The locals were nervous, clutching their guns

Happy Solstice!

Jabon cause severe weather in Indy (see below)

Meanwhile at the Melody Inn….The Jabon Dancers

At 1223 am EDT… National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated a
severe thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. This storm was located 9 miles northwest of Shelbyville…
moving southeast at 30 mph. Penny size hail may also accompany these damaging winds.

Pics from the Show

One more oddity from the Melody Inn

Accidentally caused a fire in the El (with my excess wizard power), hanging out with my partner in crime and a Nachtmystium Show… Let’s get this party started!

Chicago firefighters extinguished a track fire in the Red Line subway north of the Chicago Avenue station this afternoon, officials said. At least 19 people were taken to area hospitals, five of them seriously injured, a Fire Department spokesman said.

Five people were being taken to area hospitals in serious-to-critical condition; three were taken in fair-to-serious condition; and 11 were transported in fair-to-good condition, according to Fire Department spokesman Larry Langford.

Day 1 – arrive in Chicago to the dismay of the Mayor. A “police” escort is un-welcomed. I will now “kick back” in the hotel.

June 21st – Melody Inn, Indianapolis, IN
w/some other comics
June 25th – 7th Street Entry, Minneapolis, MN
w/ Zola Jesus and Dada Trash Collage
June 26th – The Frequency, Madison, WI
w/ Zola Jesus and Dada Trash Collage
June 27th – Schuba’s, Chicago, IL
w/ Zola Jesus and Dada Trash Collage
July 1st – Sunset, Seattle, WA
w/Fuxa and This Blinding Light
July 2nd – Josephine, Seattle, WA
w/Fuxa and This Blinding Light

This is one of the most satisfying projects I’ve completed in a long time. I feel that this is truly a Jabon classic which ranks up there with As Fess from 1987. This tape is a collection of different musical styles and really hits home the left right concept of album production. The left right concept is simply to grab hold of the listener and get their attention, then give them a right hook, then a left hook, then an upper cut, maybe a stick in the eye. Anything to surprise and make the recording a interesting listen. Taking one by surprise and stretching most people musical boundaries is what I strive for. This tape has it. Everything from Gamelan to Metal to Improv to Experimental, it’s a roller coaster ride.

The most satisfying element of this session was writing 12-25-95 on the reel master. When I lived in LA, my friend Marty worked for Hollywood Sound Recorders. They were asking him to come in on Christmas Day. We were wondering who would be insane enough to work on Christmas…it was Rick Rubin doing some work on a new Slayer record. I wondered if I’d ever find myself working on Christmas…I did.