Michael Jackson’s almost a rapper. Had he been a rapper, his label/family/whom ever else needed to make a buck would have released an album within minutes of his death. After years of putting out total duds and let’s face it, touching boys, Michael Jackson managed to martyr himself with the ultimate rockstar act of an untimely death. And now he’s putting out a new album.

His parents are in control of his estate, and it’s his mother’s face they’ve put to it, since Joe was proven as an abusive tyrant long ago. In any case, this might be the best thing for the Michael Jackson empire. It worked for Elvis. When he died, he was an overweight, bankrupted joke who was lionized (through his ex-wife Priscilla no less) and turned into a bonafide business to the tune of millions a year (Lisa Marie now manages the Graceland and Elvis Trademark and legacy) after his death. Elvis, in fact, never looked so good.

“Hold My Hand” is the first single off his new album, MICHAEL, which is due out December 14th on Epic Records (Michael Jackson has been with Sony for 35 years, remember? he made shit albums in the last decade and blamed Tommy Mattola for being racist instead of his music for being shit?). It features Akon, the king of features and sounds like a cross between shit Michael Jackson’s more recent career ballads for the children, in the “We Are the World” vein and crap rappers guesting on bigger profile artist’s songs to keep paying their varying and growing child support bills, a la Shaggy, Lil Jon and R. Kelly. Also included on the new album are guests appearances by 50 Cent and Lenny Kravitz.

I know we’re being cynical, but we just feel it’s too soon to forgive and forget. Then again, you never know, maybe he’ll pull an Ian Curtis and make the best music of his life just after his death. Either way, we smell a cash cow for the Jackson family and the label and after years of Michael’s irrational behavior, maybe it’s time they got a little something back.

Click HERE to take a spin yourself.

Robbie Slade and Peter Ricq are just two regular guys. They’ve got 9-5er’s just like you and I, but instead of needlepoint or bonsai trimming their hobbies include collaborating together on their roots-electro-folk duo Humans.

You may remember their outrageously entertaining video for “Bike Home” which they Jim Henson’d themselves; but they’ve accomplished much more since meeting nearly 3 years ago now at a pop art gallery in Vancouver. For starters, they’ve built a reputation as Vancouver’s best party band. Peter who was originally from Montreal joined Robbie in the city to, er, party. “We got together to do this, to make people dance, really. But the songwriting is rooted mostly in folk and I’d say some soul.”

Hot on the heels of the October 12th release of their Aves Mes Mecs EP, they’re already bustling with new ideas and readying for their next album: “A lot of stuff [from the EP] is old. To be honest, part of the releasing it was like ‘ok, that’s done. Let’s move on now’. We’ve got some more old stuff that we’re reworking just because we do like the ideas behind them but we really didn’t get the time to do it properly.”

Robbie hints at a change in direction that is both ambitious and uniquely experimental: “I’ve got some world music that I’d really like to get out there. Like Canadian world music…they’ve got some super good music.” They’ve also been talking about adding depth through the incorporation of Robbie on drums: “it gives you way more kick because we get everything out of the sampler right now and when we play with a drummer it’s just so much more layered.” An indication of what fans can anticipate Robbie says can be found on the track “Wake Up” from the EP.

Their musical influences are as eclectic as their sound: “I love Tony Owens…We’ve both been listening to Daft Punk for as long as they’ve been around…They’re like Gods. They’re royalty. I really like Nirvana back in the day and I was so into Michael Jackson, before he got all weird…old Beatles like ‘Love Me Do Era’.”

While Vancouver may have crowned them as their party band, Robbie jokes: “We can’t play in Vancouver anymore, we’ve played so much. I don’t want people to get sick of us!” They’re currently touring Eastern Canada with some dates in the States. The secret seems to be out and things seem to be going pretty great for the duo: “We did a couple little shows in LA, and everywhere we’ve played they’ve given us rave reviews so we’re super stoked to go back.”

Come see what all the West Coast fuss is about for yourself November 13th at The Press Club, you digg?

Words by Kate Masewich

Ivana Santilli burst onto the music scene as a teenager in nationally lauded Bass Is Base in the mid 90s. Since her start, she’s released several albums, most recently the simply titled, “Santilli”. You can check her out September 11th at Taste of the Kingsway in Etobicoke at her next gig, but first, bone up on the woman behind the artist with her 20 Qs.

1. What is your dream of happiness?
Being able 2 regularly access the way I feel, when I unexpectedly hear the 1st 11 bars of Level 42′s ‘Something About you’ come on any speaker in any given car, resto, store, bank, or establishment.

2. Blonde or Brunette?
Brunette

3. What is the quality you like most in a man?
A man of his word is a man, I’d pay attention to.

4. What do you fear most?
Fear getting in the way

5. 808s or 909s?
808s + the Roland CompuRhythm box

6. What’s your biggest regret?

Too soon to say

7. What’s your fav bar or club in the world?
bars + clubs are as moody + fickle as followers. The ones where I’ve consistently had a good time: -
-T.O.- the Orbit room + The Beaconsfield
-NYC- the Box

8. What’s the one thing you can’t live without?
a) Genuinely– my spirit + the things that keep it alive: music, family (nuclear + extended),  sunlight
b) Literally–Tupperware + 24 hour food joints

9. What are the 3 musicians dead or alive you’d like to see perform?
-George Benson
-the Police
-Michael Jackson

…because I was lucky enough 2 see Kraftwerk, Stevie Wonder, Level 42, Erykah Badu
10. What is your favorite decade in music?
1975-1985

11. If you had to choose, would you rather go blind or deaf and why?
I can’t conceive of not being able 2 hear music. Chord progressions, how melodies sit + ride a progression, tension+ release, textures, the grain of a good man/woman’s voice– these have given me + made me feel more than anything I have ever been shown.

12. How old is too old?
Never too old if the spirit is vibrant + wise.

13. Where do you see yourself in 15 years?
Having become better @ my craft, creating music for film + other artists, recording in different languages, touring theatre dates , being able to support my family + treat my friends through my art, living between Europe (Rome or Amalfi coast of Italy) + Canada, …enjoying + sharing the good things in life– great food, friends, family, culture, convos, travel, + appreciating the changes that life brings, owning/running a summer music camp for kids 6-16. I may also do nightshifts on archaeological digs in Egypt.

14. Who’s your hero?
I have real good family + friends that are angels, – who needs heroes.

15. What’s your favourite colour?
Whatever looks really good in a leather, corduroy, wool + wood, = Browns

16. What song could you live without ever hearing again?
I swear, if I have 2 hear 1 more bar band play ‘Brick House’… Or play that ‘funky music white boy’…..ughh

17. Metallica or Madonna?
You mean tomatoes or bananas? Uh, Madonna

18. What’s your most hated vice?
Clutter

19. Who is the most tragic figure in history?

Michael Jackson– because his talent + contributions FAR superseded his gossiped faults + unproven crimes that tarnished his legacy.  He gave so much & we kept taking more.
20. What are the top three live shows you’ve seen in your life?
-Toss up between D’Angelo– Opera House –’94 + Jamiroquai – Opera House ’93
-Prince– Massey Hall ’02 + ACC ’04
-Guns ‘N Roses- Appetite for destruction tour- summer ’93
+ the next one doesn’t count as a top 3…it’s just a given: the perennially effortlessly entertaining Stevie Wonder- Taj Mahal- 2006 + Montreal Jazz Festival 2009

Btw, you’re not being fair…I’m a musician, & you give me only 3 top shows?…I have a running list of 20, just off top of my head.  La Bottine Souriante–  Montreal ’97 …and….c’mon!

Eric Balfour has long been a pal of PinkMafia’s and even though he lives in LA permanently he’s often up in the Great White North shooting either something for the boob tube or moving pictures. He’s been living in Halifax for a minute now shooting a rad new series called Haven (premieres on Showcase July 12) that’s based on Stephen King novella, The Colorado Kid. Essentially it’s a sci-fi dramatic thriller set in a small town called Haven (in Maine) that an FBI agent (played by Emily Rose-Jericho, Brothers and Sisters) stumbles upon whilst investigating a routine case. It’s got all the stuff that good TV is made from: Suspense. Supernatural powers. Babes. And if it’s shot in Halifax, you can bet the scenery will be extra dreamy. Balfour was nice enough to take some time from his hectic schedule and fill out the 20 Qs for us.

1. What is your dream of happiness?

Living in a house where one floor looks like The Pirates of The Caribbean” ride at Disneyland.

2. Blonde or Brunette?

Brunette

3. What is the quality you like most in a man?

A man who isn’t afraid to admit his penis is small… WHAT????

4. What do you fear most?

Failure

5. 808s or 909s?

808s Old school electro bass sounds, love ‘em!!!

6. What’s your biggest regret?

Fuck regret… Shit, I regret saying that.

7. What’s your fav bar or club in the world?

Jumbo’s Clown Room, Hollywood CA

8. What’s the one thing you can’t live without?

Air… Duh!!!

9. What are the 3 musicians dead or alive you’d like to see perform?

Jeff Buckley, Nina Simone, and JEM and The Holigrams ( She’s truly outrageous!)

10. What is your favorite decade in music?

80′s.. The Smiths, The Clash, Prince, etc…

11. If you had to choose, would you rather go blind or deaf and why?

I hate this fuckin question and will not answer it on the grounds that if I did answer it and ever  lost that sense I would be fuckin pissed I didn’t choose the other one…

12. How old is too old?

I mean… I’ve met some pretty smokin women in their 60′s so I guess if they can still chew their own food and don’t need diapers it’s all good.  I’m on the fence, I could go either way…

13. Where do you see yourself in 15 years?

Playing Pirates with my kids in our “Pirates of the Caribbean themed house”

14. Who’s your hero?

Banksy

15. What’s your favourite colour?

Brown, but not like chocolate more like poop.

16. What song could you live without ever hearing again?

Poker Face by Lady Gaga. What the fuck is that shit???

17. Metallica or Madonna?

Metallica

18. What’s your most hated vice?

Building my twitter following! But follow me @ericbalfour

19. Who is the most tragic figure in history?

Bambi

20. What are the top three live shows you’ve seen in your life?

Rage against the machine, @ Coachella 2007. Red hot chili peppers, @ Tibetan freedom Concert (SF) 1996. Michael Jackson @ Dodger Stadium 1984 ( I was seven years old and my mom took me. I was wearing the red thriller outfit, the glove, I even had sparkly socks! It was the moment I knew I wanted to be a performer ) Here’s a clip from it:

In honor of Spring Break, here’s the flip side to the coin in 20 Questions with Rad People.

If you’re into the  mellow folk feel when you listen to music, Jay Malinowski is a must hear.With his album to be released February 16th and his Bright Lights & Bruises tour happening as you read, he is definitely making a name for himself apart from Bedouin Soundclash. His acoustic-based album will be released on Bedouin’s record label “Pirate’s Blend” and distributed through  Sony Music in Canada. Listen to a sample of his more personal, deep album at CLICK HERE.

1. What is your dream of happiness?
not thinking about it.

2. Blonde or Brunette?
how can i say brunette to the blonde girls in the pink mafia?

3. What Is the quality you like most in a man?
in myself or in another man, or did you send me the girl questionaire?…I’ll just say, i always think you should say what you mean.

4. What do you fear most?
usually the future, and missing the point.

5. 808s or 909s?
not sure where to go with this one…an 808 is a machine right? not a
pair of pants? this a question for eon not me!

6. What’s your biggest regret?
i don’t want to believe in regrets…somone told me one night that it
was a useless emotion.

7. What’s your fav bar or club in the world?
i always love marathon bar in camden, they had this old rockabilly guy
that would play while you could eat shish in the front. i think its
changed though.

8. What’s the one thing you can’t you live with out?
music.

9. What are the 3 musicians dead or alive you’d like to see perform?
joe strummer, sam cooke, micheal jackson.

10. What is your favorite decade in music?
the late 60′s….it always goes back to then, it was warm.

11. If you had to choose, would you rather go blind of deaf and why?
deaf…i’ve played alot of music, but there are still some things i
haven’t seen.

12. How old is too old?
when you’ve stopped caring.

13. Where did you see yourself in 15 years?
hopefully still caring!

14. Who’s your hero?
my parents!

15. What’s your favourite colour?
blue.

16. What song could you live without ever hearing again?
probably one of my own….

17. Metallica or Madonna?
madonna

18. What’s your most hated vice?
haha…i don’t know if i want to answer this one…i think i hate them
all equally. i’m a good parent that way.

19. Who is the most tragic figure in history?
george w bush.

20. What are the top three live shows you’ve seen in your life?
toots and the maytals, bob dylan/paul simon coheadline, ozomatli.

As part of our week-long Spring Break coverage, we’re bringing you two sides to the 20 Questions, up and coming university acts. Part one, below is 20 Questions with Mad Decent’s DJ Sega.

You might remember him from April 2008, when Pink Mafia and DMoney brought him here to perform with Rye Rye and Jokers of the Scene at now defunct Blak. Check the pics here.

DJ Sega is playing at “Fast Eddie” alongside Toronto natives Torro Torro and The Fran Discos Feb 19th at Eddie’s 860B College (one block West Ossington, downstairs).

1. What is your dream of happiness?

Having a family of my own…that i love and cherish and also can’t stand because we are all too much alike. Plus all the bud I can smoke.

2. Blonde or Brunette?

Doesn’t matter as long as the areolas are nice…nips too!

3. What Is the quality you like most in a man?

Ummm, did you mean man or woman??? Either way intelligence and morality.

4. What do you fear most?

Fear itself

5. 808s or 909s?

Ohhh…808s!!!

6. What’s your biggest regret?

I have none…everything i’ve been through made me who I am!!!

7. What’s your fav bar or club in the world?

So far, It’s gotta be Redrum in FInland…Or The Drake Hotel (The basement of course!!!!),

But for real my house/bedroom!!!

8. What’s the one thing you can’t live without?

God

9. What are the 3 musicians dead or alive you’d like to see perform?

James Brown, Michael Jackson, MC Hammer…all were excellent artists…and their live performances were 100 times worth the experience!!!!!

10. What is your favorite decade in music?

The 90s…specifically 87 to 97

11. If you had to choose, would you rather go blind or deaf and why?

I rather go blind…there’s a lot of things I rather not see, plus I could see the music even more with my imagination.

12. How old is too old?

Never too old…for anything unless you really want to be.

13. Where did you see yourself in 15 years?

Spinning music and time with my family, friends, and fans on a different planet.

14. Who’s your hero?

If i wasn’t so hard on myself…It’d be me.

15. What’s your favourite colour?

Turquoise…if not black.

16. What song could you live without ever hearing again?

ANY song by Soulja Boy or Lil Wayne

17. Metallica or Madonna?

Dethklok

18. What’s your most hated vice?

If you talking a vice I possess…my insecurities. If you talking a vice I hate… infidelity.

19. Who is the most tragic figure in history?

Jesus

20. What are the top three live shows you’ve seen in your life?

James Brown – Live In America, Michael Jackson – Dangerous Live In Bucharest, And a dream I had of a DJ Sega Full-Length Concert Live on Cable!!!

In spite of a week filled with Jeanne Becker primping and Joe Mimran frosting Peter Franco Sneakers, encourages the fashion-aware with another round of culturally divine media from a politically adverse enterprise by fashionable MEN.  Badass Design. From McCaul to Dowling, PFS is zestfully accessible and encompasses a pursuit of true self that reflects Queen West to a tee.

Tomorrow.The.World. Photo loops and frisky tunes. Brazilian bubble baths and Pink Ammunition.  This fall, the boys shoot conventional fashion trends, scholars and kids. Blasted to a place where sweaty blonds demand seconds of peppermint tea and miniature cupcakes and gentlemen eat their words.

While topping the PFS spring/summer 2009 was to be unexpected (the Thriller T in marigold  rejuvenated MJ with a majestic image of him carousing a vaguely familiar porn star from behind) and was by far  the summer’s hottest item. This season, Michael, Willis and Taurean heartily branded ‘youth’ and ‘nostalgia’ with Peter Franco Sneakers soup.  Catch them on the flip and holler for a piece.

After the heatwave, it seems like this is going to be a chilly weekend. But don’t let that discourage you, there’s still tons of awesome events going on during this last weekend of August. Here’s our picks!

Friday August 28, 2009:

MUSIC FOR THE MASSES (w/ DJ Lazarus)
w/ Gossip listening party
Vdara – 735 Queen St West – Toronto
hours: 930pm-230am
Gossip listening party between 10pm-11pm
Gossip website: http://www.gossipyouth.com

At 10pm, you can listen to The Gossip‘s entire new album, AND if you whisper the password (which can be found on the band’s website) to the door person, you get a free drink!

FRIENDS IN BELLWOODS II RELEASE PARTY
with
Bocce
Ohbijou (special set with guests)
Forest City Lovers
Evening Hymns

Lee’s Palace, Toronto ( 529 Bloor St.)
Doors: 9pm, Music starts promptly at 9:30
$15 at the door

This event will celebrate the release of Friends In Bellwoods II, a 40-song double-album of rare and unreleased songs from some of our most talented local bands and artists. All proceeds from the sale of the compilation go to the Daily Bread Food Bank in Toronto. There will be lots of guests at the show, including Gentleman Reg, The Wooden Sky, The D’Urbervilles, Nils from The Rural Alberta Advantage & more!

Saturday August 29, 2009:

• Time: 1:30pm to 5:30pm
• General Admission: Pay $2 at the door. Please register for free here.
• TTC: Spadina
• Location:
  • Walmer Road Baptist Church
    Ground floor, enter from south side
    188 Lowther Avenue (Spadina & Bloor)

SwapSity is a fantastic green event. Instead of throwing things away, come to this event to sell the things you don’t need, and look through others’ “garbage”!

RYNECOLOGIST
&
ST.MANDREW

FOR FREE GUESLIST BEFORE MIDNIGHT
e-mail info@pinkmafia.ca subject “wrongbar”
10PM-3AM
$10
1279 Queen St. West

We love the king of pop. Come celebrate the anniversary of his birthday with us!

Sunday August 30, 2009:

Pedestrian Sundays happen every last Sunday of the month from May to October. It’s when you really feel the community vibe of the neighborhood. There’s always singing, music, dancing and lots of fun to be had.

All-weekend:

Buskerfest is back for its 10th year. It will take over the streets of St Lawrence market and feature some of the best street performers in the world.

If you want it, then you can search Hype Machine for all these songs, then it’s up to you to find out the downloadable versions. We just don’t have those capabilities.

MIXTAPE UPDATE. our pal Ryan made a REAL mix of this list with a few subs soyou can just click and run through it. CLICK HERE TO ENJOY THE  gl.tch – PinkMafia July09 Mixtape

PINK MAFIA JULY MIXTAPE

For rainy summer days and back yard bbqs

1. The Drums–Let’s Go Surfing
2. La Roux–Bulletproof (Larry Tee and Alexander Technique Remix)
3. Florence and The Machine–Cosmic Love
4. Phoenix–Long Distance Call (Sebastien Tellier Remix)
5. Friendly Fires–I’m Good, I’m Gone (Lykke Li Cover)
6. The National–Mistaken For Strangers
7. Michael Jackson + Telepopmusik–Remember The Time (Sleeper Heartbroken Remix)
8. Miike Snow–Song For No One
9. Sneaky Sound System–I Love It (Fred Falke Remix)
10. The Presets–This Boy’s In Love (K.I.M Remix)
11. DJ Loveboat Feat. Fab Marq–Oh The Bass
12. Girls–121069

Habitually, when I window shop for blazers, the King of Pop, does not cross my mind, however yesterday it did.  Perhaps, I could attribute it to the largest memorial in history that ever went down, the a few days ago, with his recent passing, but remember, I’m a fashionista first off and foremost; so, my realization was the blazer I was looking at could actually be traced to MJ circa 1987 Bad Tour.  An awesome find indeed, but much too hefty for my Chinese Laundry clutch to handle.  As I say farewell to the Balmain’ish jacket, I am reminded of the trends that were brought to light through Michael Jackson fearless sense of style.

1972, at Royal Variety at London Palladium. Afro and plaid chic, scarves on men are so in!

1977, with The Jacksons. Yes! "Come they told me , pa...ra...pa...pum...pum." You'll see this padded shoulder, drummer boy jacket translate itself circa 90's.

1981, Triumph Tour. The leather pleather pants will come into play again, with a fitted top, probably not sequened, but if singing in front of millions, permitted.

"Beat It" Album Cover, 19831984, at American Music Awards with Brook Shields1989, American Music Awards. Find these jeans at American Apparel, for sure; and the high tops? Baby, they never left.

1990, Life Magazine. The toned down Jheri curls, even I did this look with a perm and mousse, crunch, crunch; and the fedora is timeless.

2007, Ebony Magazine. Just call this Chiq Robotic!

An iconic figure for so many reasons, with fashion being one of them, Michael Jackson will go down in history for his radical efforts to pave the way for those looking to break the fashion barrier between male and female, giving the term unisex a whole new meaning.  Michael Jackson will be immortalized through his music, dance moves, and trade mark military jacket.  The beat will go on!

Beyonce in Balmain Jacket

Rihanna in Marc Jacobs Jacket

By: Kim Cuachon

OMG!!! I’m sure y’all have heard by now… Michael Jackson the King of Pop died yesterday at the age of 50. Honestly, I kno that everyone around the world is feelin’ this one to the bottom of their hearts; even my Grandma was like MJ? say it isn’t so!!! No matter what corner of the world your in or from, I guarantee at one point in your life you attempted the Moon Walk, the spin and the conveted crotch grab… be honest.

I kno a couple of you even rocked the one glove and mini leather jacket (my brother did one year for halloween!!) Sooo, all I ask of my peeps is just to take a moment of silence for the one who taught us how to be A SMOOTH CRIMINAL while being so BAD it was THRILLER. And BTW,  BILLIE JEAN is not my lover… I’m all about DIRTY DIANA, who won’t give me ONE MORE CHANCE!!

From the Jackson Five to the Jacksons to MJ in his prime (even after the accident) and court cases, NO MATTER what we had his back!! I’m blasting his number ones album as we speak.. and ya know I can’t lie, a few tears fell on the keyboard.

Its a sad day :(…  not just in music but in HISTORY!!! We just wanna say from the bottom our PINK hearts… MJ “I CAN”T STOP LOVING YOU” because YOU ROCK MY WORLD!!!!

Michael Jackson aka THE KING OF POP (Aug. 28th, 1958- June 25th, 2oo9)

xoxo                                                                                                                                                                                                   Pinkie

From the moment we got in the car, I knew Banff was going to take us places we might not fully bounce back from.

Don’t let this down tempo photo fool you, them party animals are just recharging their batteries for the later on.

Having just been through a Halloween extravaganza, Aurora nightclub (which, by the way was no shit box either, it was quite the classy joint) had all kinds of fun costume accessories left for dead by their owners. And thus, we found new and interesting ways to terrorize Kenzie-on-a-stick.

Oh yeah, and here’s Mandeep with the same toilet bit.

Let it be noted that once again, Wax Romeo got so drunk during his opening set that he played 150 songs in an hour, including the roughest mix of Tears For Fears into Michael Jackson that I have ever witnessed. We let it slide because he also played some of the sexiest disco tracks known to man.

As part of my white-knuckled fear of Whitehorse, I brought a snow suit with me. Turns out, it’s damn handy if we need to walk more than five feet to the venue from the hotel, or for light box podium dancing.

What is with ONLY the ski towns getting the rider right? Are you big city folk just so bloated on your cool factor that you can’t get it together to get some bitches the assorted gum the asked for on the rider? Might be a good time to note that all you fuckers DID sign a contract.

And who might be the guy who sorted the rider out? This fine gentleman right here.

His name is Mendleman, like Cher, it’s just the one name. This photo was taken right after he defended our honor with some meathead snowboard (an Aussie most likely) jock. That mark is where he got stepped on (just a guess).

I also wanted to include a little photo of the top dogs in Banff. The guys still wearing their herp-infested Halloween costumes get all the poon in Banff. How can you tell? Only a man totally full of his own ego would make such an ass out of himself for no apparent reason. Side note: their third amigo is the one that fought with Mendleman. Figures.

The only difference between me and those boys though is that when I put on this suit, I make gold records.

Back at the ranch, the party was poppin’. Kenzie was back up dancing with that look of hers that just screams “party towns”!

The crowd in Banff was proper fit. Sorry Toronto, with your boring sheep-like stares, Montreal, you spoiled brats, Kingston’s constant gangster rap requests, the West has been keeping it skin tight all night. Edmonton knew how to start a dancefloor and Banff was tight like a virgin on prom night. We even got flashed some tits on the dancefloor.

All that just encouraged is to drink. You know how we get riled up.

Here’s a visual in case you’re having a hard time getting your mind there.

Before leaving we took some requisite nature shots of course. True to Get Er Done tour form, we fit in like dirty shirts.

P.S In case you’re keeping score, that’s Andrew MacDonald from the Montreal date. He suddenly showed up, sans mustache ready to go. He’s like fucking Michael Landon in Highway to Heaven, but without the God agenda.

On to Nelson, keep the good times comin’.