Okay, okay - I'm trying to think of a music connection to this story
UPDATE: Ex-Cheerleader Pleads GuiltyTAMPA, Fla.(AP) - A former Carolina Panthers cheerleader got six months probation for her role in a bathroom brawl sparked by accusations that she was having sex with another cheerleader. Angela Keathley, 26, pleaded guilty Wednesday to disorderly conduct and obstructing a police officer during the Nov.
6 fight, which broke out when women in line to use the bathroom made the allegations about Keathley and fellow cheerleader Victoria Renee Thomas.
Thomas, 20, denied the sex allegation. She has pleaded not guilty to giving a false name to a police officer, battery and unlawful display of a license.
The Panthers fired the pair for violating a signed code that bans conduct embarrassing to the Panthers.
Note: Actually, the Panthers fired two pair. And that makes the Panthers' postseason run even more remarkable - down two cheerleaders!
Amazing resiliency.
Panthers' cheerleaders arrested after pawing in bathroom stall - National Post news services
Action in the NFL's Season of Behaving Badly moved south from Minnesota and landed in Tampa on the weekend when two Carolina Panthers cheerleaders were arrested early Sunday morning at a club there. The Top Cats, identified by police as Angela Keathley, 26, and Renee Thomas, 20, were at a club called Banana Joe's in downtown Tampa when they got into an altercation in the women's bathroom.
Other patrons of the club were angered that Thomas and Keathley were taking too long in one of the stalls; in fact, they believed the women were having sex with each other there.
When the cheerleaders emerged, Thomas, who is described on the Panthers' Web site as a rookie team member and a student at UNC-Charlotte who wants to earn a doctorate in dental surgery, is accused of trying to do some rudimentary dental work on another patron with her fist. "The blonde hit me in the face," said Melissa Holden, who restrained Thomas until police arrived.
Keathley, who would be "the brunette" in the scenario, was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. A police report obtained by the Tampa Tribune said she was drunk, as well as "rude and belligerent," and refused to be handcuffed. Thomas's charges include battery and a felony charge of giving a false name at the time of her arrest.
The list:
Your choices???
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A public outraged -
But really, cheerleaders are people, too - Everybody's got something to hide except for me and my monkey..
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UPDATE: The whole family watched Love Monkey and, given the expectations, came away disheartened. We did feel, however, (with the exception of JFK who thought it completely sucked) the show had enough promise to give it time to mature - but it had better pick up the pace quickly! The dialogue tries WAY too hard to be 'throwaway' witty, hip (or inept, when required) and comes off forced (one exchange between the married buddy/bro-in-law and the three single conquistadors regarding the merits of marriage was torture).
And did they have to insert EVERY imaginable stereotype into one series (ONE close black friend and, Jesus, ANOTHER gay ex-jock!)? Axe those buddies, just shoot them and start over with new friends.
Or maybe everyone can just relax a tad now that we've all been introduced. The setting in the NYC music industry, the cameo appearances (who is ?) and the frequent throwaway artist/album references buy the Monkey a second look.
I don't watch television series anymore, just too much commitment, but I am curious about , a new show on CBS that debuts Tuesday. "The series is about four male friends at different stages of life and love as told through the eyes of a single, thirtysomething record executive." The story line, adapted from the Kyle Smith book, is set in NYC, stars Tom Cavanaugh (the 'Ed' guy) and features cameos from musicians.
Yeah, I know, a guy version of Sex and the City, but if we can only get them to have Lucinda Williams, Tom Waits or ...
..hmmmmmm, let me think.
...
Sarah Borges (who plays at the in NYC next Saturday)...
on the show, we'd really have a story!
While the pre-game buzz from the media has been generally favorable, television critic Kevin McDonough at unitedmedia.com feels that 'nice guy' Cavanaugh is seriously miscast as the lead.
"It's as if 'Ed' were on his way to an audition for a Dockers commercial but found himself marooned in the East Village and asked to give a lecture on the history of punk rock."
by Matt Rouch
novel by Kyle Smith, reviewed by Edward Champion
Confirmed. Well, someone had to secure the tables at for the show, so we showed up at 7, catching the end of an accoustic blues set by a trio fronted by Travis. A young lady with an American flag decal displayed prominently on her sweatshirt says, almost apologetically, that Travis usually plays rock 'n roll.
The bill had the Moody Blossom Band as the happy hour fare, so I'm not sure if Travis and Blossom are one and the same. We may NEVER know!
Sarah and the band have already arrived from Boston and drift in and out, hauling equipment and just hanging out at the bar.
We (Reet/Johnnyk, Garrett/Jonathan, Judi/John) stake our claim at a couple of the small bar tables with a good view of the stage and order up food (by the ) and drink. The happy hour set ends and that band's groupies depart leaving The Nine relatively sparse. We've decided that this venue is smaller than !
Beret-topped Trish and hubby George mosy in, followed by Keith/Sharie and, finally, by a mysterious, sharp-dressed man known only as Johnny Gumbo. All now accounted for. What, no chili?
???
Damn Duvells, no fries either.
Next up are..
..jeez, I forget.
...
..oh yes, The Forgotten Ones!
Lots of cowboy hats 'n pedal steel 'n Johnny Cash. Lead singer vamping it up with a big 'ol hat pulled down real low meeting his Buddy Holly glasses, head tilted at an angle away from the audience, strummin' 'n singin'. A good, quirky look.
Good music, too. The GROUP is split into two factions now, the leg-weary opting for a more comfortable, but poorly positioned table against the outside wall. Lots of witty reparte along with toetapping to .
...
.I forget..
..oh, yes, the Forgotten Ones.
In the meantime, Trish introduces herself to Sarah and, in turn, introduces Sarah to the whole gang. Since no one brought a camera and I don't know how to use the cell-cam, we have no pictures. My bad, poor planning.
The crowd has filled in nicely and it's almost 11pm when the chipped-toothed SB and the boys hit the stage, launching into a set of music that takes us well past midnight. I've read a few reviews that liken Sarah Borges to Lucinda Williams; I don't see that at all outside of both being considered alt-country. While Lucinda's outstanding music is blues-based country (it has been sarcastically described as "background music to commit suicide by"), Sarah's is much more upbeat and rock-based country.
WHAT the hell is he talking about! Ms. Borges and her bandmates - Binky (bass/backing vocals), Mike Castellana (guitar/pedal steel), Rob Delaney (drums) - are in great form as they run through much of Silver City and throw in some other tasty stuff too (I would give you more detail, but it was late and I was tired - so shoot me!
). Catellana does some mighty fine picking on his solos, although I feel that the band as a whole should jam a little more, extend and explore their songs. But I'm not complaining, perhaps I'm a little greedy.
Great show, guys! Hope you continue to venture down here once in awhile. And cudos once again to Cafe Nine for having superb taste in their music offerings.
I yell over to Gumbo that he should try to land her for the PRESTIGIOUS . How could she possibly pass up an opportunity like that! He ponders (and after the show gives her his card - did I see it torn up on the floor as I left?
). Out.
since we blew the camera thing) | Silver City was chosen one of the "10 Superb Choices" by Chris Morris in magazine.
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