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John, Bushwick. September 2011

Sydders gets a Nose Job part 1!

Heeeeeeyyyy....remember last March when I broke my nose?


Well, yesterday I had surgery to correct it. And it wasn't just to fuel my vanity...I couldn't breathe properly. That first breathe after surgery was the first clear one I had had in MONTHS...years maybe. Either way, it was refreshing.


SO here are some mildly disturbing to extremely nasty photos of my journey through a nose job...thus far....

 I arrived at the hospital yesterday morning bright and early...6:45...fucking YIKES!

But have no fear, because my mother PIA is here!!!

Ooooh look, all nervous and quiet before the surgery.....

 Immediately afterwards. This was before the swelling really got going...looking pretty good I'd say.

 Ya. Here comes the bruising. I am looking pretty tough though. PRREEEETTTTYYY tough indeed.

Apparently, I have tiny childlike hands and veins, and they really had a hard time getting the needle into my hand. They basically destroyed all the veins in my hands before stabbing another needle into my forearm. Hence the bruising.








OK! DAY TWO!

So, as you can see, 30 hours after the surgery and I am looking a little worse for wear. I expect it will only get more disgusting before it gets better, and I promise to update you along the way.


You know, I forgot how fun it can be to have surgery. First, you're nervous and scared and kind of wondering if you will ever wake up...kind of like the 30 minutes after you suspect you may have eaten too many magic mushrooms...and then all of a sudden you ARE awake and you don't remember anything and you're all woozy and drugged up. And then it's like some awesome magical science experiment watching your injuries get worse and then heal over time...hour to hour I look totally different and it's wicked!


Tomorrow, my friend Alix Marie will be coming over to take some photographs of me. Hopefully, other artist friends will drop by over the weeks. Either way, you'll be seeing lots of mangled photos of me on here for a while. Have fun, kids!

Start Spreading the News

I just spent three days in New York City with my wonderful and magical friends Molly, John, Riona and Gary. 

On Wednesday night, Molly and I frequented a bar called the Blind Barber. It just so happens that there was a photo studio set up in the back room...and hijinx ensued.

Watch this video, for reals. And watch it to the end, thats the good part.

www.nickydigital.com

America the Brave

In a month, I will be in NYC and Vermont with these people...probably doing exactly this.

AMERICA SESH!!!

Skins

John

Cov

YAOAY went to play a gig in Coventry a few weeks ago. So I made this.

An Epic Love Story

Tuesday nights at Sydders. Always Interesting.

Frenchy French Bloggy Blog

YAOAY was recently interviewed for a french blog called whothefuckareu.wordpress.com. It's pretty funny. You should probably read it. Don't worry it's in English. So click the link


In other news, I think I am getting strep throat. And remember how I broke my nose? Well, it is slowly collapsing in on itself a la Michael Jackson. Fuck.


Ok, gotta go eat some lasagna and get ready for our gig. 9 pm at the Relentless Garage.

Monkey See Monkey Do

Hey...remember how I am in a band? Well, we started a tumblr that anyone and everyone should follow. Check this shit out. CLICKY CLICKY


Oh ya, and we are playing this Thursday the 28 at The Garage in Highbury and Islington. We are on at 9. And there is free BBQ. So ya. See ya there.

Dandy Bandy Interview

YAOAY has been interviewed. Click the pic to read.

I wish they had included my Pia quote. They didn't, so I will include it here:

"Rap music is all the same. It's all, 'Back your booty up onto my Manhood and gimme some diamonds!'" - Pia Shandel

Spinny Roundy Smashy Smashy

If you have ever met me, you will know I am extremely proud of my freakish man strength. You will also know that I have extremely bad judgement. Mixed with my charming "punk rock attitude", this often spells disaster. 

Look, I broke my nose for the second time in 7 years! It is not as bad, but it is still swollen and it has impaired my singing voice for the time being. That being said, you should definitely come hear me sing and play synths at Barfly in Camden this Saturday. It's gonna be FUUUUN!

So. The moral of the story is, 6 foot three men were not meant to be hoisted onto ones shoulders and spun around like a top. Because sometime they will fall and smash your face into the ground. That is all.

Musicing is Fun

On Saturday, I played my second gig with You and Others Around You at Servant Jazz Quarters in Dalston. It was super duper fun. Roro came and took photos.

Britshop Chipshop and Inca Gold also played, and they were both awesome. OUr set was super fun, thank god, because I was in the foulest mood of all time for the rest of the night, and then I was locked out of my flat at 4 am because I left my keys at the bar. Thank god for sexy french men...just what a damsel in distress needs...especially when they happen to live down the street...


Thanks to all who came. For those who missed it, we are playing at Barfly in Camden on March 12. It's gonna be super fantastic! I promise to be in a good mood all night! I swear I am usually incredibly charming and ridiculously funny!

You And Others Around You

A few weeks ago I started singing and playing keys with this band. We are Dan Robinski, Hoey, me and JAAAAAHRN. So far so good.

 photos by Roro Charnel

 John plays the Drums. Hoey plays the bass. Dan sings and guitars and writes the songs. And I sing back up and plunk on a few keys. Sounds like...post punk funk? A little joy division, a little talking heads...fun. Have a listen, folks.

We have a gig this thursday at 93 feet east, 8 pm. You should TOTALLY rsvp on facebook. And if you can't make it Thursday, we are playing again on February 26 at Servant Jazz Quarters in Dalston. Come!

And now, I present to you....Dan Robinski....