kevin barnett

I had the distinct pleasure of attending one of the best annual rager-Halloween parties in NYC. The crowd was full of friends and freaks, the DJ had a kickin’ set and I met some new, wonderful people. Cheers to the 301 loft-mates for another success.

For my part, other than providing More Cowbell, I was tasked with putting together a video which was projected in the main dance room to go along with the DJ’s set. It played well (the loop lasting 80 minutes), especially for those attending with either warped sense of curiosity or just in an altered state. I was able to hit up some solid online sources, including Archive.org and Movie-list.com for some rather decent-quality footage.

For my own disturbed pleasure, I thought I would post a few examples of the footage I used which has also made it’s way onto YouTube. Watch it while we still have some Halloween left to celebrate:

The current Second City Chicago main stage review is definitely the best and funniest one I’ve ever seen. It’s been a few years since the last time I had gone to Second City but I can’t ever remember laughing as much. Apparently, I haven’t been away from Chicago too long to get the jokes about sow-sidas and corrupt Aldermen. My favorite sketch of the evening, had to be the Art Institute tour guide with the heavy mid-west Chicago accent - worth the price of admission alone. The musical numbers were all spot on, another sign that the cast are all solid performers with great chemistry.

It should go without saying that I had a wonderful time in Chicago with some old friends. Truly, absence makes the heart grow fonder…

I was just listening to Ghostland Observatory - Sad Sad City