Good Evening all…its absolutely chucking it down with rain here tonight which isn’t really big news except when you live in the desert just hearing it bashing against the windows is rather novel in itself. As for the way people drive when it rains here, the only word to come to mind is pathetic.

I’ve a few quick things that you might enjoy tonight and its mostly point and click which will make life a lot easier for you (and is helpful to me as I’m a bit short on time tonight) but I will try and post something a little more meaty later tonight or tomorrow. I do want to always try and get a new posting of some length out daily as it creates some consistency for you very kind people who visit the site and I do appreciate your loyalty. I’m also sure the occasional break from my pontifications must be like the relief of rain in the desert for some of you…so lets jump right in.

Steve Jones

Former Sex Pistol and current Los Angeles resident and (now) online DJ Steve Jones appeared on Craig Ferguson late last night. To my pleasure I saw that his interview was already online and I’ve posted it beneath. Craig Ferguson??…yes that Craig Ferguson, if you are the UK you may well remember Ferguson for his (typically drunk) stand up comedy which was really good and quite popular back in the 80’s and early 90’s. Craig has appeared on sit-coms in the US (and a few films) but started hosting a late night chat show in 2007 which is slowly and surely gaining quite a small foothold and some loyal fans in its late night slot. Ferguson does a good job, far less scripted than some of his US counterparts he still lets things run very loose and his monologues tend to run all over the place. He’s also a good host never seeming to fawn over stars as much as try and get them to relax and have a good laugh. He loves music and often has some great guests on the show.

Anyway…Steve Jones. See the video below but the chat was short but enjoyable. If you’re in Los Angeles or know your way around the web you may well have happened upon ‘Jonesy’s Jukebox’ which is his radio show. He was on the show for the interview but also to play live with Hot Rats. Hot Rats are one half of Supergrass (best band ever from Oxford, bugger off Radiohead) and they’ve put out an album of Supergrass(ish) cover versions including the Sex Pistols EMI – which is the 2nd video beneath.

Interview with Steve Jones

Playing live with Hot Rats

A thought I’ve had but I’m not sure yet. Clash memorabilia seems to be a growing concern and of huge interest to many people. So I’m thinking of either doing a feature about rare stuff every week or two or perhaps (and maybe more enjoyable) creating a buyers/sellers board on the site. For

Not talking with the Taxman....

Clash fans and by Clash fans. Can this work….do you indeed care?

Finally and I do intend to write more about this – have you been following Billy Bragg and his argument over bonuses to Royal Bank of Scotland wankers executives? Bragg has been all over the press and radio explaining his position and being labeled an anarchist for his troubles. Good luck to you Billy, this hasn’t played out yet but I do want to revisit it later this week. You don’t see that from Wilco do you?

More soon everyone…(The Specials at Coachella?? I’m feeling 14 again…)