Kozmicdogz Breaks Loose

Snowy Owls Head South In Unusual Migration

kozmicdogz — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:01:30 +0000

The New York Times has an article by Jim Robbins about snowy owls heading much further south this winter than in previous years. I doubt they will reach Virginia, but who knows anymore. Keep an eye out.

Happy Chinese New Year! The Year of the Dragon. Goodbye Mr. Rabbit.

The Joint Was Jumping!

kozmicdogz — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:02:25 +0000

Last night we went to Ashland Coffee and Tea for the 3rd annual Djangoary Music Soiree. We had a great time and are looking forward to next year already.

The photo above was taken after the 3 acts played their sets and they all got up on stage to play together. Afterwards the musicians went across the street to play some more, but it was getting too late for us and we headed south on 95 back home.

The video above is from the 2011 Djangoary celebrartion and was uploaded by gregrubyguitar. The Woodshedders are playing “Catch That Yardbird” from their first cd. We bought both of their cds and they were great! I hope we don’t have to wait another year to see the Woodshedders! They would be a good addition to the Richmond Folk Festival.

“Djangoary” DjangoFest!

kozmicdogz — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:30:36 +0000

The 3rd annual “Djangoary” DjangoFest! @ Ashland Coffee & Tea – Ashland, VA – January 21st, 7pm. In celebration of the Gypsy jazz musician Django Reinhardt during his birthday month of January.

The Musette Project from January 2011 @ Ashland Coffee & Tea

Featuring: The Dallas Vietty Musette Project, Gypsy Roots, and the Woodshedders

Djangoary Music Soiree with The Dallas Vietty Musette Project, Gypsy Roots & the Woodshedders! 3 great acts celebrate… it’s Django ‘s Birthday on Jan. 23!! One of the first prominent European jazz musicians, Django Reinhardt remains one of the most renowned jazz guitarists.

Photo by Kozmicdogz ~ 401st blog entry! Yay!

Etta James – RIP

kozmicdogz — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:08:37 +0000

Time catches up with everyone eventually. Blues-jazz singer Etta James passed away today January 20, 2012 at the age of 73.

New York Times article.

Etta James on Wikipedia.

BoingBoing And Wikipedia Go Dark!

kozmicdogz — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:39:20 +0000

In protest to the two bills before Congress, SOPA and PIPA, BoingBoing, Wikipedia, and other websites have gone dark today. This is a strong message to congress to back off. This is the first time that this type of a protest has been organized, but not really organized, it has grown organically. Will this same technique be used in the future? And will it be used for non-internet related causes?

I think it will be very effective.

American Censorship.org

Electronic Frontier Foundation

For more information.

Lori Ellison – Art Show in the Big Apple.

kozmicdogz — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:42:50 +0000

Our good friend Amy Crehore blogs about Lori Ellison’s new show in NY. There is also a link to a video of the opening on Amy’s blog.

Both Amy and Lori studied art in Richmond at one time.

The James River – January 14, 2012

kozmicdogz — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:36:08 +0000

Looking up river late afternoon, on a cold day in January.

Friday the 13th

kozmicdogz — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:56:06 +0000

The wind is howling this morning blowing winter back in. We have been spared much of the usual harshness so far this year, but it is cold now and will be for a few days. I hear it will warm up again next week, so hope is alive and spring will undoubtedly return this year just like all of the others.

My father always said that the 13th was a lucky day for him because he was born on the 13th. I am not sure if it was a Friday or not, but he was lucky and he was born on the 13th. I will not be avoiding black cats or ladders or any of those other things that are supposed to bring you bad luck. I am looking forward to the weekend, lunch with friends and losing myself in a book or movie and a long nap.

For more information on the 13th click here!

Eve Arnold, Photographer ~ RIP

kozmicdogz — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:13:37 +0000

Photojournalist Eve Arnold has died at the age of 99. Arnold would have been 100 years old this April 12th.Arnold was a first generation American, born to Russian-Jewish parents in Philadelphia and was famous for photographing the famous from Marilyn Monroe, to the Queen England. Also is note worthy are the photos of her exotic travels around the world.

Arnold (pictured above in photo by Ace Preston) started working in the late 1940s at a time when female photographers were few and far between.

She took some of the iconic photos of Monroe and cast on the set of the 1961 John Houston film, “The Misfits.”

The BBC has a nice selection of her photos on their web site.

Arnold’s photos are licensed through Magnum Photos. Follow the link for more photos.

2011 in review…

kozmicdogz — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:28:50 +0000

January 7th will be the 3rd anniversary of Kozmicdogz Breaks Loose. Below is my annual stat report from WordPress if anyone is really interested……

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for Kozmicdogz Breaks Loose.

Here’s an excerpt:

A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog was viewed about 6,700 times in 2011. If it were a NYC subway train, it would take about 6 trips to carry that many people.

I have been very busy with the new year and very uninspired, but I hope to get back on the blog wagon train very soon.

For those looking for something a little different, you can catch Rattlemouth this coming Friday at Crossroads Coffee Shop in Southside. The fun starts at 8pm.