Pushing Tin

"What would you think if I sang out of tune,Would you stand up and walk out on me. Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song, And I'll try not to sing out of key." The Beatles from "A Little Help From My Friends"

The was in the hall jibber-jabbering about some silly band that plays songs about food fights and Chuck Norris, not giving a second thought to my needs for my meds. I'm jonesing like Janis Joplin in a dry county. Apparently, this band, according to the sizzling hot nurse, is unbelievably good and she can't understand why they aren't getting more notice. With tune about Walker Texas Ranger and flying Chow Mein I can't imagine why the whole world hasn't embraced them like U2.

I'm gonna ask for a favor today folks. I made a bet with a certain band that I could deliver 50 new friend requests to them in one day. I've been so humbled by the support you have shown me since I started the Asylum that I feel the need to share your love. Like my favorite comic book hero Spiderman knows "With great power, comes great responsibility." With that in mind I'm gonna introduce you to a few bands, movies, and bloggers that might be flying below your radar. The favor I ask is that you send friend requests to the bands, listen to the songs they have up on their sites. Subscribe to the bloggers, show them some of the mad kudos you have shown me. And go see the film. I'm pretty sure they are all available on DVD.

The Bands
And when you put in your friend request, tell them One Man Asylum sent you.

Bob Knows Best - This comedy rock troop from Los Angeles made the bet with me. If you listen to the songs on their page I guarantee you'll be in love with them. This band needs to break out and I need your help. If you like them tell all your friends via bulletin, post, or carrier pigeon, to become friends with them. Have them invite their friends, and the snowball with start rolling. We have the power, let's use it for some good.

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals - Simply beautiful rock and roll blues. Brilliant lyrics, catchy tunes, their song has been my profile song since the Asylum opened. Let's pimp them out.

The Movies
Wristcutters: A Love Story - This is a very quirky comedy about a young man who kills himself and ends up in a worse place than he left. A place where no on is capable of smiling. It stars Patrick Fugit of Almost Famous fame and A Knights Tales scorching hottie Shannyn Sossamon.

Before The Devil Knows You're Dead - A heist goes bad for Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Ethan Hawke. This one features the best Marissa Tomei performance since My Cousin Vinny.

The Bloggers

Judi Sunshine - Funny, smart, intelligent blogs for all to enjoy.
Marc(o) Porno - This guy makes me laugh harder than anyone else out there.
David - Cause he wrote a story that One Man Ass Slidin is in. Kudos for me featured fiction..
Darling Niki - She's got this e-novel going that is absolutely wonderful.
Stuff White People Like - Hilarious.
Post Secret - Hauntingly awesome.

I wanna know what you think about my suggestions? Should this be a regular Saturday feature?

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