Orbits of a deluded mind

Tomorrow is the last Fright Night LA (till 2009 tentatively). This month’s show will again feature horror movies from the 50’s and 60’s. The musical guest this month is Frankenstein, which performed at the very first Fright Night over 3 years ago. The artist of the month is none other than Noah K (our host) who’s displaying posters from many of the past shows over the years.

Show Photos Highlights


The MC for the evening - Schecky Greenblatt

( Bonnie Delight and Company [23 Behind the cut] )
( NSFW Shots [3 Behind the cut] )

This Friday at Fright Night LA will again host bad movies and great entertainment at The CIA in North Hollywood. This month will feature performances by The Bonnie Delight Burlesque Review on stage and The Abandoned Art of JJ MacCrimmon (me), will be the featured artist of the month. Remember this is the next to last show!

If you didn’t make it to last month’s Fright Night LA here’s some of what you missed. Last month’s was amazing.


Gator of The Coffin Draggers

( Art by JESLAB and music of The Coffin Draggers [18 Behind the cut] )

Tonight, Fright Night LA. Woot! It's fun and you should ALL try to get there at least once. The kids and I are going out to the Souterh California Renaissance Pleasure Faire on Saturday. It's very likely that after dropping the kids off at the homestead afterwards, I will be headed to The Radioactive Chicken Heads show in LA. Trish may be joining me, in which case we may also or alternatively visit Bar Sinister too. Sunday, fencing/youth combat practice early and Dr. Sketchy's LA late..

Damn, I need a weekend from my weekend.

BTW, the next sets of photos incoming will be from:

The Bobbie Burlesque Valentine's show (what I can salvage),
The San Diego Wander in March;
&
Abandoned Sites along the Route 66 (Victorville to Barstow)

Speaking of abandoned sites, I'm making one final effort to get onto the former George AFB (Southern California Logistics Airport) to photograph several buildings. In fact, I contacted the authorities who manage the site, because the pace of demolition has increased dramatically as has their security measures. Over 50 buildings (mainly housing and 1950's era warehouses) have been torn down in the last 3 months. Phase 2 of their renovation plans kicks off in two months and another 54 buildings will be pulled down.

Damn I'm an idiot... Ok besides the obvious reasons...

I forgot to post a couple Feburary Fright Night shots that I considered were some of the best, mainly because I'd goofed in what and where I cut and paste info.



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Fright Night LA – 9 Feb 07

Yeah, its delayed... yeah it’s not current... Given my computer crash a week ago, I’m happy to have these still. Here’s some highlight and fun mayhem from the preshow, the Return of Dr Morbius and some intermission stuff.


Dr Morbius presents

( Velcome to mah parlour [15 behind the cut]> )

I promised a little announcement yesterday and by the time I could get back to the computer again at home, I was too scatter-brained to thoughtfully write this up. Recent events (lack of paying clients, computer crash and increasing fuel costs) are making me seriously re-evaluate my options in the photography business. When I started into this, I planned to keep it a fun, side project, with the hopes of earning some much needed added income. The show photos, event sets and modeling shoots have been a blast. I’ve also met some incredible people so far and have been very appreciative of the various opportunities.

Taking photos is a joy; however, the image processing is genuine work. In the last two months, I’ve found myself increasing getting behind in getting to photos. The home computer I work on photos with, is also the only one hooked to the net in the house currently so I have to share it so some extent. That’s going to change in the near future, however, time resources for that set-up is limited. I’ve also tried to load Photoshop on the kid’s computer so I could work there while they get on-line, but we're having some issues there. Processing a 200+ photos set, takes about a week (4 hours per day over 6 days) to select photos, edit them, attach tags, upload and post them. More importantly, my kids want (and deserve) my attentions. They have gotten righteously annoyed when I’m on working on photos excessively and without benefit.

Photography isn’t a cheap hobby. Many folks had commented on how they wanted photos done and would be interested in paying, but those gigs never materialized. In some cases, I’ve allocated time and resources over and above what I probably should have for several TFP shoots. Perhaps the same can be said for event/show photography. Driving to Los Angeles several times a week for shows gets pricey when gas hits $3 / gallon (plus it’s an hour’s drive to LA / Hollywood from Lancaster). I have appreciated being admitted gratis to a number of events, but those are few and far in between. I’m looking for some help and / or advice here.

Until I’m able to become independently wealthy or find some other options, here’s the plan. I’m not giving up on photography, shows and such by any means, but I am going to restrict it a bit.

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The live entertainment for the evening was The Astrovamps who put on one incredibly spirited show.



( The Astrovamps [17 behind the cut] )

This month was the holiday edition of Fright Night LA and the lead movie was Santa Claus Defeats the Martians (or something along those lines). In the tradition of Fright Night, the movie glitched near the end. Either way it was a fun night with a very colorful crowd. I also brought along my very good friend imperfectgrace. On top of the normal measures of mayhem and debauchery, The Astrovamps were scheduled to play at the intermission.

On to the highlights


Yes, it was one of those nights.

( Photo mischief [11 behind the cut] )

The most eclectic band I’ve ever seen was the Radioactive Chickenheads



( Picture Time [10 behind the cut] )