The Melvins Come to Town
Ok. Time for some serious rawk. I’m ready. It’s snowing and cold and I got a case of cabin fever that’s chomping at the bit. The Osbornes are coming to town. No, no no, not those Osbournes. These Osbornes. That’s right, The Melvins are rocking Minneapolis tonight in a surprise show at some dive just down the road from my office. Hoorah! The Melvins always come correct with the large sound. There isn’t a band on earth I’ve seen play live as many times as I’ve seen The Melvins. I think back in ’96 I saw them eight times in one year. The rock is strong and the design is top notch. From amazing typography and letterforms to their infamous tour posters, The Melvins always bring the happiest designers to the table. Part of that must come from Mackie Osborne, Buzz Osborne’s (Guitar) wife. A dynamic graphic artist in her own right, she has done great covers not only for The Melvins but also for Mr. Bungle and Tool, just to name a handful. Peace on earth and let the ground shake tonight.

Oh, before I end this post I should mention that I was drinking swank style at some $12 dollar a glass hipster bar Friday night called Martini Blu, when, who should I spy slinging drinks and acting all big-fish-in-a-small-pond? Well it was Melissa (Gemini), the latest girl who got booted off Joe Millionaire. I guess she had traded in her Customer Service Rep job for High Society Bartender gig. It’s amazing what getting kicked off a reality television show can do for your resume.