The mornings are a little too cool -- almost 1 Degree (C) sometimes -- dammit, give people's gardens a break! A small clutch of Wild Turkeys are grazing Woodland Drive, and the spotty Fawns are still around. The Ospreys are due to migrate soon.

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Starring: Ida Rubinstein Belle Epoch Russian/Parisian beauty.
Ida's Places in Paris -- from my first jet-lagged day by the Seine.
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Theater, Art, Flash Gordon, Funky Music and MORE!
NEW --Launching NOW! Outre Space Cinema -- Featuring: 1930's Rocketry, Spitfires of the Spaceways and Cellulose to Celluloid, Flash Gordon in the Saturday Matinees and Sunday Comics.





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In The Community: Current shows at the Hockaday Museum of Art include Rails, Trails, and A Road -- honoring the 75th Anniversary of Going To The Sun Road in Glacier National Park, plus Ace Powell -- Ace of Diamonds and Native American Interpretations from our permanent collection.

A digital mashup from my old haunting grounds, De Paradiso in Amsterdam, September 3, 2008 -- (Front L to R) My friend Michael Hampton, acquaintance and ally George Clinton, plus Ricky Rouse. (Rear L to R) Bennie Cowan, M. Hampton, Lige Curry, Shauna Hall, Belita Woods, Garry Shider, Frankie Waddy, Ron Spearman, Gene Anderson, Kendra Foster, Kim Manning, and Richie Nagan.
(From photos by VCTS & Groot Mokum on Flickr)
Concert Review: George Clinton and the P-Funk All Stars in Holland
Witnessed by DaGoonerFunky
Amsterdam 9-2:
This was a extra concert, but not sold out. So a limited crowd! The Mob had just arrived and just finished their soundcheck. They were very tired when they hit the stage and it took us (the crowd) and the band a few songs before the sound was ok and everybody was tearin' da roof off. My first thoughts were "Wow, Sativa looks different?"; when I got closer to the stage it was Belita Woods who looks 20 years younger these days. I was impressed by Byrds "replacement" Ricky Rouse who is a great guitarplayer and got a P-attitude, so I would say "he fits" da PFAS. He started "I Got A Thing" (yes!) and GC also forced the PFAS to do "All Your Goodies Are Gone". All improvisations, GC callin' of the songs and the band would follow. After 4,5 hours I went home for a quick sleep to be ready for
Amsterdam 9-3:
Sold out this time. Place was packed and the gear of PFAS worn out last night. So goose flash - even at this moment - when they played Cosmic Slop like 1983 and GC got his ass on stage. Excellent, funk and loud. This time other classics after Cosmic Slop: "The Goose" for about 10 mins was a special highlight. Rico handed his sticks to a guestdrummer - I heard he is from a local reggeaband - so "Maggot Brain" ended up inna dready way. Clip asked "were's da weed, and they were offered many joints while they audience wasn't allowed to smoke Laughing security didn't dare to ask the Mob to stop smokin' Laughing
This show was a little shorter, after 4 hours I was on my way to my home again, to prepare for
Tilburg 9-4:
Modern venue, different PA. At my position not able to hear much of the guitar army, but still. Highlight was "Standing On The Verge", "Pumpin' It Up", "Hydraulic Pump" (long version) and "Bustin' Loose". Like they used to play it back in the mid 90's. After that GC demanded "If Anybody Get;s Funked Up". They all were like "WHAT?" and started to get into this song the best they can. After 3 mins it was smokin' and the whole venue sang their harts out. When they ended the song GC said "I scared the sh*t outta them didn't I? We haven;t play those songs for years" Laughing
Many newbie's in the audience, so it stayed a bit flat till they end. Nice to see Clip in the audience with his mike during "Atomic Dog". Some folks didn't dare to even look at him. Anyway, great show to end my three on a row PFAS nights.

My opinion? Its always GREAT to see the mob. They make me smile, they the best medicine for illness. And great musicians. I would describe them as the best band ever.
Sure, they lost quality along the way. Byrd is missed just as other originals like Boogie and Andre Foxxy, Greg Boyer, Skeet etc. On the other hand Kendra is so close to PFUNK, she got my total approval from now on. She's a Funkadelic. RonKat also. Shanna isn't spot on, just like Kim who seems to be a bit lost on stage. PooPooMan is great too.
I've been very "close" to the Mob (even had a chance to record with them), but this time I decided to go back to my roots: as a fan. I briefly spoke with Greg Thomas (who seems to be in charge musically, together with Garry), that;s all. No backstage hangin' out.
Oh...I saw 40% of the Mob in a Amsterdam coffee shop (house) at daytime Laughing
I'm looking forward to see them next year again. This must be my 40thiest time I saw the Mob LIVE. Let's hope they keep the FUNK up for long time.

Oh line up:

-Franky, Rico and a new chap on drums (Foley)
-Lige on bass
-Danny on keys
-Mike, Ricky, Shanna, RonKat, Gary on guitars
-Greg & Bennie horns and keys & backin' vocals
-GC, Gary, RonKat, Belita, Steve, PooPoo (Gene Anderson), Kendra, Kim, Paul Hill on vocals ....forgot his name on percussion (btw respect, this guy is totally into it for the entire show Cool (Richie "Shakin" Nagan)

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