I feel like I’ve been doing interviews with everyone here lately, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing when they are as considered and thoughtful with their responses as Ezekiel Honig. I’ve been a fan of his for a long time, from his early releases on Microcosm Music through to his more recent work with the fledgling Anticipate Recordings imprint. We exchanged some emails recently in preparation for an artist profile I wrote for the latest issue of Big Shot Magazine (on newsstands now!), and the results were so good we decided to post ‘em up for the world to see. Have a look: Ezekiel Honig Refines His Sound.

Oh, and while I’m at it, have a gander at the gorgeous preview video for the latest Anticipate release, Acre Loss, by Mark Templeton and Aaron Munson:

I recently did a review of the album and DVD for Big Shot, so read that…then order yourself a copy. You won’t be disappointed!

A Southern California Tradition.

The game was initiated in the 1970’s, when a group of Southern California fanatics, frustrated by the lack of football during the lull between the final playoff and the Super Bowl, created their own game. That game has been described as a shirts-versus-skins “polite tackle” game,  It quickly developed into a tradition and gained a following among onlookers, played mostly by young men in their twenties. The rules evolved into what is now known as “impolite flag” with a specific set of unique rules featured unorthodox plays, colorful personalities, and ample beverages.

 

This "Screaming Meanies" graphic, taken from a 1930's encyclopedia, has become symbolic of the Gonzo Bowl and its cast of characters

Needless to say, the Gonzo Bowl has become a Southern California institution. The game was played for 26 years continuously beginning in ‘74, but when the last of the original group finally retired the game was suspended. After a hiatus of several years, second-generation players have brought the popular event back.

This is the style of the 2009 game jersey. It will feature a custom game logo. One team will be forest green and the other will wear maroon.

quarterback sneaks and draw plays are commonplace. Most of the successful teams in the past have employed an organized offensive system. Defenses, because they only have a limited pass rush, need to be efficient, too, and usually use a zone pass coverage. To facilitate a higher quality play, the two teams will be named at the Draft Ceremonies a week prior to the game, allowing a day’s practice. However, all members of each team will be given ample playing time — mandated by special substitution rules — and attendance at practices and the Draft is optional. Typically, teams stage a light practice a day or two after the draft to review offensive and defensive strategies.

A neutral Veterans Committee will be available to review the rules, outline simple offensive and defensive schemes and suggest play calling systems. This is done to improve play and to explain the full extent of the game format. Teams who come to the game with a system (especially on the offensive side of the ball) do better.

Families and Spectators Welcome.

Players will be provided with an “official” game jersey. Families are invited to come watch, take pictures, and barbecue along the sidelines. Spectator seating will be picnic-style, and it is suggested that drinks and food be brought to the site. Crown Valley Regional Park is located along Crown Valley Avenue, and the game field is elevated on a hilltop with a view of the valley.

• Be of 18 years of age; Players must bring a photo ID to the game
• Not have played on any high school, college, pro or semi-pro football teams for a period of at least one year.
• Sign a release of liability releasing the organizers and sponsors from any consequences of injury.
• Pay a modest game fee of $20 to cover expenses, including officiating, chalk/paint, park fees, eating incidentals, broadcast expenses and jerseys. See the note about fees and jersey type in the righthand column of this page.

For regular updates and additional details, check this website. A printable Player Application form and maps to the game can be found at the top of the home page. 

 _______________________________

BULLETINS:

Draft Held at FV Round Table Pizza.

Team selection ceremonies will be held Friday, January 23rd at Round Table Pizza in Fountain Valley. The draft itself will begin at 7:00 at which time announcements about rules, eligibility, and other gameday activities will take place. The Beer Judge will preside over the player draft, with veterans being selected first and rookies last. Player applications and fees will be accepted at that time IF roster positions are still available.

Round Table Pizza is located at 11095 Warner Avenue in Fountain Valley, at the corner of Euclid and Warner Avenues.

GBXXVIII will be Filmed!

Dave Broughton, a long time Gonzo Bowl veteran, has confirmed that a film crew will record the January 25th game. They will use professional-grade equipment from atop scaffolding, and edit in sideline and draft night interviews. If everything goes as planned, there will be a post-game viewing party Super Bowl weekend, and CD copies will probably be available for a modest fee.

The tongue-in-cheek faus-broadcast of the Gonzo Bowl festivities has always provided some of the greatest entertainment value.

______________________________________________________

Gonzo Wallpaper!

Adding the “Gonzo!” insignia to your PC desktop will keep the inevitable nonsense at the forefront of your mind and help you focus. To place it on your desktop background, do the following:

1. Click on the image below to enlarge it; save it to your computer by right clicking it and following the SAVE AS or SAVE PICTURE AS procedure.
2. Go to the image where you have saved it and open it.
3. Right click it, and click the SAVE AS DESKTOP BACKGROUND tab.
4. Close the file.

The special “Gonzo!” image should appear on your computer home page, a constant reminder of your dedication to the cause.

Note: some operating systems will offer the SAVE AS DESKTOP BACKGROUND feature immediately when you click and open the graphic, below.

Click to enlarge, then save to your PC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is a great video from Mark Templeton, President and CEO, Citrix, where he discusses how Citrix has moved its business in new directions. 

Check it our here. 

Digging around can pay off. I was looking for a way to get notified of Citrix press releases and hit an About Citrix link. Inside this link is a another link to a video message from Mark Templeton at iForum 2007. For better or worse I have expanded what you can do with the video link by taking away the restrictive EMBED tag that limited the size of the playback.

It requires Windows Media Player and is two hours long. It covers all the current thinking of Citrix, including the acquisition of XenSource announcement. It also covers some of the history of Citrix inventions. The core idea is the shift towards application delivery.

View it as a state of Citrix report. It includes a section about Microsoft and how Citrix and Microsoft are continuing to be close partners.

It is worth watching to catch up. The message of the value of application delivery is becoming more mainstream.

EXTRAPOOL • ZATERDAG 6 SEPTEMBER
OPEN 20.30 • AANVANG 21.00
ENTREE 5 EURO
‘Sound by Sculpture’ van Wessel Westerveld en Live Cinema van Klaas Koetje en Kasper van Hoek
Zelfgebouwde installaties vormen de basis voor twee spannende performances. Op verzoek van Extrapool zijn de kunstenaars Klaas Koetje en Kasper van Hoek een samenwerking aangegaan. Dit heeft geleid tot een video-installatie waarbij beeld en geluid elkaar beïnvloeden. De tweede performance is het project ‘Sound by Sculpture’ van Wessel Westerverld, alias ‘der Wexel’. Sound by Sculpture bestaat uit tien kleine machines die als één instrument wordt bespeeld.
meer info

EXTRAPOOL • VRIJDAG 12 SEPTEMBER
AANVANG 21.00
ENTREE GRATIS
Popronde met Durk Attaturk
De Popronde is weer in Nijmegen. Dus grijp zo’n programma-boekje en ren door de stad om vooral niks te missen (wat dus nooit lukt met zoveel optredens). Extrapool doet natuurlijk ook mee, en we hebben een mooie vondst gedaan uit het aanbod van de Popronde.
Durk Attaturk zal Extrapool vanavond voorzien van aanstekelijke en vrolijke beats. Dit duo staat bekend om hun enthousiaste performance. De dansbare nummers zitten vol met invloeden uit elektro, funk, hiphop en breakbeat. Bizarre one-liners en lullige samples zorgen voor een lekkere dressing.
Overigens…. vergeet niet even bij hun merchandise te kijken. De zelfgebreide vingerpoppetjes zijn echt een aanrader!

EXTRAPOOL • ZATERDAG 13 SEPTEMBER
OPEN 20.30 . AANVANG 21.00
ENTREE 6 EURO
Gagarin Label Tour met optredens van Ergo Phizmiz, Pete Um, Echokrank en Dj Felix Kubin
Elektropunk en psychedelische disco
Het Gagarin Space Ship komt eraan! En het belooft een ware invasie te worden. Be prepared voor de astronomische beats van Pete Um, de psycotrische schoonheid van elektronica super star Ergo Phizmiz en de anti-gravitale disco van Echokrank. En get abducted by dj Felix Kubin himself, de Juri Gagarin van de elektrodisco! Vanavond verlaten we deze planeet en transformeren we onze dromen tot desolate elektro-futuristische muziek.
meer info

EXTRAPOOL
VERWACHT!

zaterdag 20 september
Cottage Industry Records met optredens van Vicky And Ron, Saelors, Treehouse, Sina Turner, Anonymeye + Dj’s Josh & Annie, Art & Gogo Dancers

zaterdag 27 september
Footvillage + Kornreiniger + Squares on Both Sides

woensdag 8 oktober
Caldera Lakes

vrijdag 10 oktober
Piiptsjilling project met Machinefabriek & Jan Kleefstra (+ Mariska Baars en Romke Kleefstra) en optredens van Mark Templeton en Jeroen Vandesande

dinsdag 14 oktober
Minn Minn Lights + Streifenjunko + Fickle