April 2011 = Real Cool Time!

Howdy folks,

Things have been non stop crazy at the Taylor household this past month.

My wife and I now have a little baby boy.


(photo by Amanda Zee)

He is perfect! His birth went off without a hitch. His mother is recovering well and her and the baby were home after two days. It's been a magical time.

The day before the little guy was born, I was hanging out at the Stooges rehearsal for their big show honoring Ron Asheton at the Michigan Theater. I provided a guitar rig for my pal Deniz Tek, who sat in with the Stooges for part of the show.


Meeting James Williamson was really cool!

April 19th- After working all day and visiting the family at the hospital, I went to see the Stooges. It was epic, every Ann Arbor rocker's dream come true gig. The only thing that could have made it better would have been to actually have Ron there and I believe he was in a spiritual form. You should go read Jeremy Wheeler's awesome review of the show.

April 22- Friday after the show, I accomplished a major personal musical goal. After ten years of missed opportunities, I was finally able to have Deniz Tek to come into the studio and cut some lead guitar tracks on a Mazinga song.


Deinz playing my 65' Epiphone Wilshire.


(L-R, Big Tony, Deinz, Al King, Pete Bankert, Me)

We do plan on releasing it asap. As usual it comes down to money and time. When we get those two things together then the Mazinga album will be completed and released.

So that was April 2011.
Up next is May, and that means MOTOR CITY COMIC CON!
I can't wait.

MOTOR CITY COMIC CON!

I can't wait!

Motor City Comic con recap.

I had a blast at the comic con this year.
The convention was packed on Saturday afternoon. Great deals abounded. I found an excellent fifty cent comic booth and spent over an hour scouring through it. I ended up with a nice stack of Savage Sword of Conan, various DC WWII comics, and some assorted Marvel titles which totaled $14. I got in for free thanks to the Bang, or I wouldn't been able to spend any money. I think the $20 admission price plus $5 dollar parking is way to steep for most people, Regardless the place was still crowded and people were still spending money like crazy.
The party on Saturday night was totally nuts, including a free admission price and such highlights as 800 Jelly-o shots, a half naked ape man, and hundreds of costumed fans partying with the stars from the con.
Here are some fun pics courtesy of J'dub's I-phone taken during the convention and the after party.
Can't wait for next year!

MOTOR CITY COMIC CON! THIS WEEKEND!

This weekend is a special time for me and my fellow geeks. The time for the Motor City Comic Con is upon us.

Starting today, rabid packs of Trekkie's, nerds, and pop culture geeks from all over the midwest will descend in troves on the Rock Financial Show Place in Novi, in search of rare comic book/pop culture memorabilia, and also to have the chance to meet stars from such films as Star Wars, and TV shows like Dukes of Hazard and Battlestar Galactica.
This year is extra special because Team Bang along with the 501st Storm trooper legion will be hosting the official after party! Here is the low down.

Mix Tape Dance Party With Superhero/Comic Flair!
In honor of Motor City Comic Cons 20th Anniversary the 501st Legion are teaming up with the areas most unique mix tape masters of "The Bang!" to bring the biggest pop culture fans an after party they won't soon forget!

When: Saturday, May 16, 2009, 9:00pm - 1:00am

Where: Novi Doubletree Hotel Ballroom, 42100 Crescent Bvld (only a 4 min drive from the Rock Financial Showplace)

Theme: Superhero/Comic Mix Tape Dance Party! Costumes are preferred but not required.So slip on your superhero dancing shoes, leave your inhibitions at the door and come cut loose with fellow pop-culturists for a great night of music, dancing and socializing!
It's going to be off the chain!


HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!