I'm going to see Al Pacino next Friday in Niagara Falls. It's supposed to be an "Inside the Actor's Studio" type thing with a question & answer period afterwards.
I've been debating a good question to ask Al. I was thinking about asking him if he was star struck at all while filming The Godfather. Or how it was to be in that coffee shop in Heat with DeNiro and Michael Mann.
But I think I'm gonna ask him about Star Wars. Al Pacino was cast as Han Solo in Star Wars but he turned it down. And thank God for that because filming Empire would've probably conflicted with Scarface. What were his reasons for turning down Han Solo, and could he say "Punch it Chewie" for us once?
Yep, I think that's the way to go.
Rusty
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Motorcycle Ride #1
We took my Dad's new bike (below) to a parking lot so I could learn how to ride it.
I dumped the bike in the first turn! It wasn't even turned on, it was being pushed by my dad! 5 mph can be seem really fucking fast on a bike for the first time. 600 pounds of bike to the ground, sweet. I survived and the bike survived, we'll see what happens tomorrow.
I dumped the bike in the first turn! It wasn't even turned on, it was being pushed by my dad! 5 mph can be seem really fucking fast on a bike for the first time. 600 pounds of bike to the ground, sweet. I survived and the bike survived, we'll see what happens tomorrow.
Is Tessa going somewhere?
I am not positive but it looks to me like Tessa is planning some kind of a trip today.
Friday, May 20, 2011
End of the World
Does anyone know what time the world is supposed to end tomorrow? I really want to ride motorcycles in the morning so I'm hoping it can hold off until noon at least.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Walking The Dog
I hate when I'm in a hurry walking my dog and she see's a couple other dogs on the side of the street being walked by a cute girl. I'm always forced to say "Tessa, believe me, I'd like to play with those puppies just as much as you"
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
TTC Tonight
I was on the TTC tonight and I encountered a couple of celebrates, so here we go: first on the bus was Young Elton John, and two passengers later was Canadian Bridget Jones Diary. Yep, that is how crazy my bus ride became after just one stop.
Later in the evening I ran into Super Short Neil Fallon from Clutch smoking a joint outside PayLess Shoes in Scarborough. Course, as soon as he saw my Clutch hat he took off with his joint and headed towards the EB Games & pet store a bit further on Eglinton. I like 2 believe he did not want to share and was mostly interested in procuring Elephant food from the pet store, likely for whatever elephant they named after their genius 1998 release titled: The Elephant Riders, but hey, I really have no idea...
So that is my night aside from issuing a well overdue apology.
For the love of God, please, Rock On.
Rusty
Later in the evening I ran into Super Short Neil Fallon from Clutch smoking a joint outside PayLess Shoes in Scarborough. Course, as soon as he saw my Clutch hat he took off with his joint and headed towards the EB Games & pet store a bit further on Eglinton. I like 2 believe he did not want to share and was mostly interested in procuring Elephant food from the pet store, likely for whatever elephant they named after their genius 1998 release titled: The Elephant Riders, but hey, I really have no idea...
So that is my night aside from issuing a well overdue apology.
For the love of God, please, Rock On.
Rusty
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
One Wheel Spinning - Bought Broken
Alright I had some trouble uploading the next video to YouTube due to some serious human error. Regardless, I figured out to embed a video finally so you can check out the barn burner called BOUGHT BROKEN right here on my blog. Enjoy.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Tessa vs the Don Valley
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
One Wheel Spinning - AM Sunday - Single Release & Some Background
One Wheel Spinning is the name of my recording project. 90% of the time it's just me & a drum machine. Occasionally somebody lends a hand with vocals or guitars but it's been a while since any of that happened. Embedded below is a song called "AM Sunday" which is the first single off an album I finished recording back in December 2010 called "Three Chord Coffin". AM Sunday is one of those mid-paced gems that hovers near the end of a solid album. I will release a barn burner early next week that will get you going.
After the album was done I created some artwork I wasn't happy with so I sat on it for a bit. A couple weeks ago I created some new artwork, removed a couple of songs and the result is a tight, solid album that is almost ready to be released.
When I give the full album a listen I know it is one of those sad-tastic albums. I guess a lot of crap-shit happened since the last time I released an album. It is definitely one of those albums you need to listen to in the dark on your bed with the headphones on.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxdEjOoHf9U
After the album was done I created some artwork I wasn't happy with so I sat on it for a bit. A couple weeks ago I created some new artwork, removed a couple of songs and the result is a tight, solid album that is almost ready to be released.
When I give the full album a listen I know it is one of those sad-tastic albums. I guess a lot of crap-shit happened since the last time I released an album. It is definitely one of those albums you need to listen to in the dark on your bed with the headphones on.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxdEjOoHf9U
Tripped by a Great Dane
Tessa & I hit the park after work today and we ran into one of the new additions on our block a great dane named Atticus. Tessa started to play with him, wrapped her leash around me and while I was trying step out of it I got smacked by the huge great dane and I fell down in slow motion trying not to land on either of the dogs. The giant culprit is pictured here:
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Luthier Shots
Alright, well, it's about time I make good on some of the promises I made in the "About Me" section of this blog cause some of you could be out there going "Hey, Rusty Army, you claim you're a Luthier well where's the proof? WTF?" Well here you go, here's the freakin' proof. 
To the left, is the first stringed instrument I ever made. It's a bass, the model name is the "SIC SIX SIX" cause it's a metal bass. With no training and no experience, only a book on how to build an electric guitar we set out on a mission; we didn't even know if this thing would make a sound at the end. It turned out pretty damn sweet for a first go round. I have used it to record bass and couldn't be happier with it.
Left of this, is a hollow body electric which I made. I've nick named it "La Fleur". It's basically my attempt at one of those double cut-away old school Gretsch Penguin models from the 50's. I gotta admit this SOB is pretty heavy, but it sounds freaking great when you're playing unplugged and watching TV - you never get drowned out. It's the prefect couch guitar and that Bigsby tailpiece gives me chills every time I fire up some full chord vibrato action on it. I haven't recorded with it yet cause it's got about 5% left to be completed (needs a new nut, fret levelling & the middle pick up has yet to work).
None of this would be possible without the assistance of my father who is one of those old school tool guys who knows how to use every tool, fix anything & woodwork everything. Anytime either of us hit a wall, we picked each other up. He is a 50-50 partner in all this work even though he has no musical desire or talent. Thanks POPS! Armstrong Guitars Rules!
To the left, is the first stringed instrument I ever made. It's a bass, the model name is the "SIC SIX SIX" cause it's a metal bass. With no training and no experience, only a book on how to build an electric guitar we set out on a mission; we didn't even know if this thing would make a sound at the end. It turned out pretty damn sweet for a first go round. I have used it to record bass and couldn't be happier with it.
Left of this, is a hollow body electric which I made. I've nick named it "La Fleur". It's basically my attempt at one of those double cut-away old school Gretsch Penguin models from the 50's. I gotta admit this SOB is pretty heavy, but it sounds freaking great when you're playing unplugged and watching TV - you never get drowned out. It's the prefect couch guitar and that Bigsby tailpiece gives me chills every time I fire up some full chord vibrato action on it. I haven't recorded with it yet cause it's got about 5% left to be completed (needs a new nut, fret levelling & the middle pick up has yet to work).
None of this would be possible without the assistance of my father who is one of those old school tool guys who knows how to use every tool, fix anything & woodwork everything. Anytime either of us hit a wall, we picked each other up. He is a 50-50 partner in all this work even though he has no musical desire or talent. Thanks POPS! Armstrong Guitars Rules!
Downtown
My British barber had a couple nuggets of wisdom for me today:
1. Women are like Kinder Eggs - you never know what you're going to get.
2. You aren't going to have hair for much longer.
I had a couple observations about downtown while I was down there:
1. Downtown is cruel.
2. I need to get back there.
1. Women are like Kinder Eggs - you never know what you're going to get.
2. You aren't going to have hair for much longer.
I had a couple observations about downtown while I was down there:
1. Downtown is cruel.
2. I need to get back there.
Canadian Elections
I don't get political all that often but apparently we had a historic Canadian election last night. My dog Tessa tried to get me to vote for Harper's majority cause she said it looks like he eats bacon three times a day and that's the kind of platform she can get behind.
I did vote, but it turned out to be pretty inconsequential because the guys I didn't vote for took my riding. Sure the party I voted for got a dollar but what can you buy with a dollar these days anyways?
I did vote, but it turned out to be pretty inconsequential because the guys I didn't vote for took my riding. Sure the party I voted for got a dollar but what can you buy with a dollar these days anyways?
Monday, May 2, 2011
Candian Elections Today
We have elections in Canada today. I've decided to vote for the only party I want to get fucked by: the Lingerie Party.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Art vs Art
What the hell happened?
Sci-Fi Sunday
I'm having a bit of a Sci-Fi Sunday thus far in the house today. I'll start off by saying "What the FRINGE"? That latest episode was awesome. Spoiler Alert: I thought that Peter went into a third universe when I first saw the episode, but after reading some other stuff on-line they think he's 15 years in the future. I gotta be honest I didn't get a good look at that plaque he read so I'm guessing the future thing was there. Still, TOTALLY friggin pumped for the season finale.
On to Doctor Who. I got caught up on season six by watching the first two episodes back to back and they were pretty damn cool too. Spoiler alert again: I heard Matt Smith is leaving at the end of this season so I gotta wonder if we're going to revisit that scene when he gets killed down the line. I am aware that they could have altered the time line....but ya never know, one of "the silence" could survive by hiding in that lake maybe.
Also, I'm guessing we have to get somewhat involved with that storyline again because of the female "doctor" which we can only guess is the child of Amy & the Doctor. Very interesting, but I'm not sure killing the series would survive with only a female doctor in existence in the future, although, I had wondered if they were going to go that route at some point. Could be a bit of a shark jumper. I almost would rather they spin that character off into her own series. Very interesting stuff ahead but the preview for the next episode looked a bit boring.
On to Doctor Who. I got caught up on season six by watching the first two episodes back to back and they were pretty damn cool too. Spoiler alert again: I heard Matt Smith is leaving at the end of this season so I gotta wonder if we're going to revisit that scene when he gets killed down the line. I am aware that they could have altered the time line....but ya never know, one of "the silence" could survive by hiding in that lake maybe.
Also, I'm guessing we have to get somewhat involved with that storyline again because of the female "doctor" which we can only guess is the child of Amy & the Doctor. Very interesting, but I'm not sure killing the series would survive with only a female doctor in existence in the future, although, I had wondered if they were going to go that route at some point. Could be a bit of a shark jumper. I almost would rather they spin that character off into her own series. Very interesting stuff ahead but the preview for the next episode looked a bit boring.
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