Today in the NY Times in a story about Zooey Deschmel, these lines appear:
“And unlike the work of other actors-cum-musicians - Russell Crowe's various pub-rock acts for example - the album doesn't come across as a vanity project; in person Ms. Deschanel is exactly as indie darling as her fans would hope."
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From Ray:
Russell Crowe & 30 Odd Foot of Grunts "The Photograph Kills" Now Available at iTunes. -- Originally released in 1995, we are happy to tell you that the Russell Crowe & 30 Odd Foot of Grunts "The Photograph Kills" 3 song EP is now available for sale at all iTunes stores. When you go to iTunes just put in the cd title or Russell Crowe in the search at the upper right hand side to find the EP as well as all of the other cds in the TOFOG catalog to purchase.
Some disappointing news for TOFOG fans from Russell:
"Due to scheduling conflicts that we were unable to resolve TOFOG will not be playing any concerts in Jacksonville while South Sydney are in that city for their game against Leeds."
Newest info on The Jacksonville Game HERE from Darryl Howard of the Axemen.
No new info on whether there will be a concert as well
From Daryl:
After meeting with various area hotels we are proud to announce our preferred hotels for the Australia Day Challenge. We have tried to supply a good range of options to cater to every ones needs and budget.
All rates are total price (tax and fees) and all include breakfast each morning.
Other details are listed with each hotel description.
Please ask for the “Australia Day Challenge” or the “Jacksonville Axemen” rates when booking.
Best Western Hotel on Salisbury Road
4660 Salisbury Road, Jacksonville, Florida, 32256
Phone (904) 281-0900
E-mail Beth.Ruzzo@snbhotels.com
Website Address
$77.97 for our Queen Executive, King and Double Guestroom
This hotel is located right at interstate 95 and Butler Blvd. (JTB)
It is approx 10 minutes drive from the stadium at UNF and is prefect for those large groups coming in on coaches and arranged tours or those that like to stay near major intersecting points and would like a central location for all of Jacksonville.
Comfort Inn Ocean Front (and we mean literally on the beach)
1515 N. First Street, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Phone (904) 241-2311
Toll Free (800) 654-8776
Website
http://www.comfortinnjaxbeach.com/
$119.84 for Rate is for Double Bed Rooms (Suites are available)
This Jacksonville Beach hotel is located right on the ocean and offers a great heated pool and wonderful inside bar area. About 15 minutes drive to the stadium at UNF and about 5 minutes from Fionn MacCools Irish Pub. Tiki bar and great ocean side deck to relax or sip a cool drink it the heated spa. The stuff that Florida is all about.
Embassy Suites Hotel (an all suite hotel)
9300 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, Florida, United States 32256
Phone (904) 731-3555
$129.95 Rate offered is for a King Suite or 2 Doubles Suite and that can accommodate up to 5 people in a room.
Located on Baymeadows Road this hotel is only 10 minutes from the stadium at UNF. Their all suite rooms are able to sleep up to 5 people and this makes it perfect for families or small groups. They also offer a two-hour Manager's Reception every evening with complimentary beverages of beer, wine and cocktails
For those looking to really spoil themselves while in Jacksonville and would like a full service resort we suggest
Ponte Vedra Beach Resorts
200 Ponte Vedra Boulevard
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Phone (904) 273-7782
www.pvresorts.com
Room accommodation, Bellman, doorman, twice daily maid service.
Complimentary sleeping room internet access and use of our health club facilities
All prices are per person and DO include taxes and fees.
You must ask for the “Australia Day Challenge” to get this rate.
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
Historic Inn $123.99
Island House $149.79
Oceanfront $189.27
Ponte Vedra Lodge & Club
Ocean View $162.14
Ocean Suite $216.64
Daily breakfast $23.55, per person additional
WJCT Radio in Jacksonville - Russell did an interview there a few weeks ago - about his music and his life - some of his songs are played - Podcast HERE for listening. - Thanks, Lynda (Lynda has saved it in case it does not remain on the radio site) - Here is Lynda's blog where she talks about the interview
News from Russell:
game is on January 26th at hodges field at the University of Northern Florida.
The game is definitely on, the gigs are still tbc.
There will be at least 3 shows in Jacksonville if we do go ahead.
RC
The Ordinary Fear of God...
regarding the possible shows in Jacksonville.
Bruno is reconnoitering the city and venues 26th-30th of this month.
We will have a plan soon after.
If we go ahead with this the band will be,
dk
murray( gbs)
stew k
the vicar
pb
ad
rc
