Thank you, thank you.... no, no,..... please..... you're too kind. After all the votes have been tallied, this is the final outcome of......

TOP TEN LIVE SHOWS OF 2003



10. Badwater - Red Dirt Cafe



9. Wayne Hancock - LJT Music Fest



8. Cody Canada and Wade Bowen Acoustic - Wormy Dog Saloon



7. Hurricane Jane and Stoney LaRue - OSU Homecoming Wormy Dog Concert Hall



6. Kevin Welch and Ray Wylie Hubbard - Balloon Fest 2003 OKC



5. Cross Canadian Ragweed - LJT Music Fest



4. Bret Michaels - Bricktown Brewery



3. George Devore with Micky and the Motorcars Wormy Dog Bricktown



2. Texas Jack - Halloween Wormy Dog Bricktown



and number 1. Robert Earl Keen, Macon Greyson, and Badwater - Red Dirt Cafe



This year marked a resurgence of rock n roll bands. I think and hope now, that the whole bubble gum pop shit is finally dying. I'm so glad these guys are rising up and beating the shit out of radio and various other forms of recognition.

Now for the TOP TEN CD'S OF 2003



10. Black Label Society - The Blessed Hellride



9. Default - Elocation



8. Micky and the Motorcars - Which Way From here



7. Bret Michaels - Songs of Life



6. Nickelback - The Long Road



5. George Devore - Four Under Par



4. Reckless Kelly - Under the Table & Above the Sun



3. Audioslave - Audioslave



2. Badwater - Southern Purified



1. Jet - Get Born



There... I said it...... done and done..

Everyone have a Happy New Year!

OK, the doors are now open to the Sweetwebsite Best of... Please make a single file line and have your ticket ready to present at the door for admission. The show will begin shortly.

There is nothing... I mean NOTHING.... like a Sonic Chili Cheese Coney for breakfast. Damn... It IS Sonic good.

Sweetwebsite Best of..... tomorrow..... top cd's...... top live shows..... I hope everyone has tickets to the show. I heard it was sold out. 10,000 tops are supposed to be in attendance. First 10,000 in the door get in free. You better have your little piece of bandwidth ready to see all the honorees.

This is my "new and improved" iBook. I consider it "new and improved" cuz I recently maxed out my memory and for Christmas got this sweet face-lift from Macskinz.



The flames make my computer at least 4X as fast... at least! Whenever you put flames on anything, it makes it faster. God I love Apple.... the company.... not the fruit.

OK, let's see here... I was thinking about something. New Years Eve is on a Wednesday.... its at the Bricktown Wormy Dog..... Wormy Dog has free beer during South Park on Wednesdays..... Comedy Central has six episodes of South Park airing New Years Eve and THEN showing the South Park Movie..... wonder if its free beer all night...... I doubt it, but it was funny thinking about it.

That's right people.....





We are a gun loving family. If you step in our house and you're not invited..... its your ass. Me, Melisa and my future father-in-law (thats kinda funny to say) honed in our sharp-shooting skills over the holiday.

I love Aqua Teen Hunger Force. Just watched an episode with Glen "Fuckin'" Danzig. He set up blood sprinklers in front of Carl's house. That shit is funny. Saw an episode too one time where Zakk "Fuckin'" Wylde was a guest. All I remember was him playing with some mechanical scorpions and saying "What the fuck is this shit?" He cracked me up. I swear its one of the funniest cartoons ever.

This Christmas rocked. I guess Santa thought I was pretty good. My computer got a face-lift, I got some Ghost Rider comics (the first appearance) and some much needed duds. Yay for me. Melisa is out in Virginia visiting her sister til next Sunday, so I get to play rock star for a while. :-) Last night at the Bricktown Dog rocked. Lots of Stillwater people were out. Chad played all night and had a great crowd. He got a brand fuckin' new Dodge truck. It kicks much ass. He must know some kind of persuasive angle in letter writing to Santa. Beth, Rex, Burt, Shelby, Trisha, Joanna and Heather all made an appearance. Good time were had by all. Even finished off a bottle of Tuaca (there were just two shots left in it but it still made me fell good). Gotta work the next two days then its time to start the real partyin'. Talkin' to people last night, it sounds like New Years is gonna be packed ass at the Dog. 15 bucks for four bands in Bricktown is about the cheapest deal around with top notch entertainment. Saturday is the big road trip to Fayetteville with Badwater and Texas Jack. Kevin is supposed to be back from Idaho today. Sounded like he had a great time up there. That's all for an update now. I'll post some more shit tomorrow. It seems right now I can't get away from my playstation...... must..... kill..... everyone......

Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! Good tidings to you... yadda yadda yadda.... Hope everyone has a safe and Merry Christmas. Won't have any updates until Saturday or so. Maybe Friday. Who knows. Everybody be cool.

Ladies and gentlemen..... THE BIGGEST JACKASS IN THE ENTIRE WORLD!

Had a nice little Christmas Party last night with some friends at the ole Belle Isle Brewery. I don't think we've been there since last New Years. Teddy P., Kevin, Jamie, Whitney, Ashly, Robert, Jeff, Andy, Nate... Jager Bombs, Jack, Coke (acola), Beer, Smokes.... all showed up and had a good time. Going to spend Christmas with Melisa's family this year. Heading out to her parents this evening then on to the big town of Wakita, OK. You the film Twister was filmed there with that guy Billy Bob Paxton and that girl Helen Degeneres. That was a good movie right there. Anyways, going to take 'er easy today at work. Maybe play a little Unreal or something. All I know is that when Friday rolls around there will be a small gathering at the Bricktown Wormy Dog to swap Christmas stories and the planning of next weeks big party. No band is playing so we'll have to actually make conversation amongst ourselves. Should be pretty interesting.

"Teddy P in the place to be" is coming up from Austin tonight to hang for the evening. Looks like we may be going out in the City somewhere. Get ready for Teddy I saidy to the lady by the beddy..... eh, I'm done. I need a drink.

.... and I thought I could have a good time.

Well shit! Another little update here. Looks like I will be going to Fayetteville on January 3rd. Badwater AND Texas Jack at Dave's on Dickson. R U kinddin' me???..... no I'm not. I'm takin' the official SweetWebsite Van if anyone wants to rock star it out with me.

Well, holy shit... looks like all our boys are going to be International Rock Stars. Sorry for the expletive but that is rock 'n' fuckin' roll people.

Had a random Stillwater night last night. Matt and I decided to hit the Original Wormy Dog for a little happy our action. They still have the best happy hour around here.... even though it looked like nobody else knows it. $1 longnecks 5-7. So, we proceed to get as drunk as possible in two hours. Jerry Payne even came out and joined us for the evening. It was good to hang with him. Haven't got to in a while. Sounds like No Justice's show is really kicking ass now. Saturday should be killer and of course New Years is gonna be one crazy ass party. Matt ended up having to drop some stuff off at the Elks Lodge and he went home while it appeared Jerry and I weren't drunk enough to go home yet. So, we went down to Willies for some hard liquor. They are re-doing the outside of the bar. Looks like it will be pretty cool. Anyways, going to deliver the "Damn the Man" shirts to Eric at the Bricktown Dog tonight. Don't think we'll be staying out though. Get to do the whole "Family Thing" tomorrow.

Shit... why am I always the last to know that Texas Jack is playing at the Dog. Everytime I find out I always gotta be somewhere else. They're helping No Justice "Free Eric" Saturday night as well.

Be sure to come out this Saturday to the Bricktown Dog for the "Free Eric: Damn the Man" show with No Justice and get your limited edition Wormy Dog Good Mornin' Judge T-Shirt. Better get one fast cuz they may not last! No more rhyming, I mean it.... anybody want a peanut?

Looks like I'll be hitting the Bricktown Dog tonight. Gotta hang posters for the biggest damn New Years party ever. Going to design the Free Eric shirt tonight too for the No Justice show this weekend. Its also the season finale of South Park too. So, come on out and say hi!

Generation Rock Radio has got to be the coolest internet radio station ever. They play old school and new school rock. Hell, right now they're even playing an etire album of Dio, "Lock Up the Wolves". Got to hear some Poison and even some Damn Yankees, Aldo Nova, Dr. Hook, the list goes on and on. Check 'em out.

Man, am I a geek. (looking at the last 4 of 5 posts.)

So, Matt's been on the phone with Dell trying to buy Julie a new computer up here at work. He's been on the phone for a good 15 minutes now trying to figure out what all the computer has or doesn't have networking and sound wise. Apparently they are really vague on what a computer comes with. They flash all these "really low" prices but little do people know its for a computer that that doesn't have an ethernet card or even a fucking sound card! Come on! I figure all that shit should be standard now. Maybe a little extra for wireless. We've come to the conclusion buying a Windows machine is bullshit and hereby telling everyone to buy a Mac. Once you buy it, you won't need a sound card, ethernet card, or even speakers. People talk about how expensive Macs are. Well when you buy all that other shit, it ends up costing the same. We look at the four models of each type of Mac computer be it iMac, PowerMac, or laptop and basically pick how fast or big you want to go...thats it. We know it will network with anything anywhere. The Dell computer started at $1264 but is now over $1700 with all the "extras" we need. Just goes to show, you get what you pay for.

I know there's been a lot of talk about SweetWebsite's Top Ten CD's of 2003. Well, I have to tell you, the entire staff here has been working around the clock to come up with the top cd's based on album sales, radio play and requests. Our employee's are tireless. They stop at nothing to provide you with the most accurate of information on this site..... that's why I fired them. Sometime before New Years, I will bring MY personal Top Ten CD's of 2003. Make no mistake. This Top Ten will be pure fact as it is my opinion. When I post the list of these great albums, you will have approximately ONE WEEK, to have them in your possession or you will spontaneously combust, be molested by aliens (or Michael Jackson), or sit on a thumbtack and slowly bleed to death in the near future. Behold the prophecy as my word is the law! Have a great day!

I'm going to go ahead and put this on my Christmas list for next year.



Yeah, its the new Playstation Portable..... with WiFi.

Now, I'm not usually big on pet videos, but this one is pretty damn good. Maybe its because Barney looks like Duncan. If you want to see how Scotties act take a look at this video

OK, Ryin sent me this last night and I about fell to the floor.

Up To The Minute Red Dirt News Update of the News Now First!

Shooter Jennings was on Kid Rock's Christmas Special last night. That was pretty cool. Went to check the Eli & Young Band Saturday night at the Bricktown Dog and they kick some ass. Lots 'o' people got out and shook their butts to the groove. New Years Eve at the Bricktown Dog will be $15 per person and get this! $30 per couple! Wow what a deal! I'd go with the couple discount if I were you. Plus!.... Your first beer is on the house! It looks like it will be the place to be if you're in Oklahoma. The line-up is the WD-Allstars, Badwater, No Justice and Mike McClure Band. We're finishing up the t-shirt design as we speak. Ads will start running in the Gazette next week and I'll be posting them around other places as well with the full info. There will be pre-sale prices too. I also updated my Hooch section (if you know where to look). Got some Christmas songs from Bob Schneider, George Devore, Ian Moore, and Reckless Kelly. Check 'em out! Oh, and it looks like we caught Saddam. That's all for now in the Up To The Minute Red Dirt News Update of the News Now First!

....and on Dec. 12 at 5:35pm badwatermusic.com was born.

So, I'm at home now. Chris sent me home cuz the weather. I thought it was a little early but I wasn't gonna argue. Well, I see why so early now. My van is covered in a sheet of ice. Its sleeting like a bitch here. Looking pretty bleak on making it to the dog tonight.

These guys crack me up all the time. Just goes to show you there are some witty sonsabitches out there.

Big unveiling today sometime. Just waiting for the go ahead. Scrubs is one funny ass show. I hope to get to go to the Bricktown Dog tonight for Stoney and Texas Jack.... weather permitting. Guess I could stay on the Dog's couch. Wonder what my van will handle like in snow. Should've got an all wheel drive model..... nah cost more and it would drain the middle east of its fuel supply. Wonder what I am doing tomorrow.... just some random thoughts.

I think I'm going to dream in html tonight. I can see it now.... [a href="raganflying" target="_sky"]. I'm about to go crazy looking at all this code. Anyone that know html, post your dreams here in code.... could be interesting. Don't make it exact code though. You'll morph the comments page into some weird script that will kill the internet or something.

So, today and part of tomorrow, I'll be finishing up Badwater's new website. After I get final approval from the guys, it will be launched. The dot com is set up and ready to go! I'm going to push the shit out of this web address (theirs, not mine).

Crazy night in Guthrie last night. I do believe I will nap after work.

Wow.... looks like Kevin is S.O.L.

Looks like we finally get some good live music in Guthrie tonight. Jake and Kevin at JC's Tavern starting at 8. After party at our house! Well, maybe.... we'll see. Matt started on the Bricktown Wormy Dog New year's Eve shirt design. It's gonna be good. Funnier than hell too. That's all I got... for the pot.... in the lot.... like a tot..... for a robot.... stop me before I'm caught.

Holy living fuck!..... Its snowing here!.... Are you reading me?..... over. The are fucking snowflakes falling to the ground! Well, shit on a shingle!.....over.





In case you were wondering, these little blogs throughout the day are basically breaks from me working on Badwater's site... the real deal is comin' folks... get ready.

Hey! India, Africa and China....... Stop Fucking!.....so much.

Jesus, What da fuck?!?! Holy Shit! How can I forget?!?! Damn it!!! Son of a bitch!!!! I'm kickin' myself in the ass for this one! Gollyshuckinsandgeewhiz! Holy Friholes Batman!



Texas Jack, Friday night, Bricktown Dog



with Stoney of course but..... oh its gonna be a party now.

Whew! Man, I actually had to do work yesterday and a little bit this morning. Apparently Morrison won the Oklahoma Class B State Championship in football and they wanted t-shirts..... so did the Tonkawa Jazz band and Drumright Elementary. Gotta love the small school shirt designs. They crack me up cuz they won't let you put any creativity into the layout. You gotta do exactly what's on the paper.... and its usually pretty damn "3rd grade" if you will. This last weekend kicked ass. Stragglers on Friday at the Weed kicked much ass. Had to wish them a Happy Christmas cuz it looks like we won't see them again before then. Stoney played with them all night. He's gonna kick ass this Friday at the Dog with his make shift band. We'll definitelty be in attendance for that show. Maybe he should call it Stoney LaRue and the Make Shifts....damn I'm good. Most of us got completely torn down that night. Seems to always happen around them. Even saw an old friend Ben Crooch. He lives around Chicago, used to play with anyone and everyone in Stillwater. Sounded like he's doing well, playin' some gigs and workin'. Good to see some of our music go North instead of South. Saturday ruled at the Bricktown Dog. Kevin Miller Tibute played. Sounded a little rusty though. They haven't been on the road in years so its ok. Sunday, played games and changed the oil in my van. I hope Jake and Kevin play tomorrow in Guthrie. Jake said they were gonna play at JC's Tavern which is basically right down from our house. Watched the new Battlestar Galactica last night. That show is bad to the bizzone. The new Cylons kick ass. Sorry for goin' geeky there, but I used to watch that show growing up. Gotta catch it the rest of the week though. Its like two hours a night all this week. Anyway, back to making Johnny 3rd grad shirts.

Man, I love Oklahoma weather..... 70's today, 30's tomorrow..... right on.

Now, how bout dem Sooners... hahaha back atcha, jackasses



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Here's a test run of what I've been working on this week. Remember, it doesn't all work yet. Hope everyone has a rock ass weekend! I know mine will be.

Had a good time last night at the Univeristy Spirit Christmas Party at the Stillwater Country Club. Only had two drink maximum during dinner but those drinks were real nice there, Clark. Some killer mexican food was fed to us. Les Miles even poked his head in to say hi. Matt invited everyone down to the Elks Lodge and thats where the real drinking began. Good times, good times. What's cool is it closes at midnight so you don't have to get completely messed up for another two hours.

Heading to the Weed tonight for the Stragglers. I got a big box of panties to give them. Tomorrow its back to the Bricktown Dog for the Kevin Miller Tribute Band.

Last night was about what I expected. The Yuletide Magical Mystery Tour that is..... I only dozed off a couple of times. Luckily I didn't snore. Went to the Bricktown Dog to hang posters for the next couple of weeks. Saw Grady out. Sounded like he had fun hangin' Christmas lights while he's been in town. Had a couple of beers and we headed home. Looks like there may be one big ass show in February at the Bricktown Dog and it will be on a weekday. I don't want to hear any bitchin' or moanin' either cuz if this show comes to light, I suggest takin' the next day off of work or at least go in late. Stay tuned!

I like Toby Keith... there I said it. Watched all his Dan Rather interviews on CMT last night. He kicks ass. I may not like his music enough to buy it but it works.... hell, its funny and he knows it. Plus he doesn't take shit off anyone and won't back down. I like that. He's like the Kid Rock of country. Its better than those beat-offs like Quick Flaw McGraw and Kenny Chestnuts or whatever their names are. I'll probably get a few comments on this, but he even reminds me of Boland when he does interviews.

OK, so I have to go to some Yuletide Merry Santa Claus Hoppin' Down the Magic Trail Christmas Sing-A-Long Yodeling Show at the Civic Center in OKC and its opening night. Oh boy, I get to dress up. I can't wait. At least its close to downtown so I can get to the Dog fairly quickly after its over so I can recover some of my coolness. Tomorrow is our store Christmas Party at Stillwater Country Club. Those are always fun except this year, we are limited to two drink tickets per person. I'm sure I will want to have more. As far as music is concerned for this week, its the first of, what I hope to be many, PENNY BEER at the Bricktown Dog. Wade Bowen will be playing there as well. They kick some serious ass. I won't be able to make because of the afore mentioned Christmas Party. Friday night though, we'll be hitting the Weed in Stillwater for the Stragglers show. Probably be the last time we'll see the boys before the holidays so I figure we'd go wish them a Merry One. Saturday its back to the Bricktown Dog to see the Jake Moffat Band / WDAS. Yeah I'm busy the rest of the week so I don't want to hear it.

Well, here are some shots of our house with all the work we put into it for the holidays. Melisa did the inside while I, of course, did the outside. The sides and front of the house weren't so bad but I was scared as shit getting on the roof. I haven't done that since high school and I'm not quite as agile as i used to be. So, with Melisa calling me a pussy and threatening to put up the lights herself, I reluctantly climbed on top. It just scares me now that I know I have to do it again to take the lights down.

All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth.

Got some great shots of Badwater from Saturday night but I forgot my camera at home. I finally got to meet the new members Garron and Travis too. Those guys are great. The entire band has a new and impoved kick assedness about them. Go here and BUY! BUY! BUY!. Looks like I'll be working with them on a website. So stay tuned for the future unveiling!



On a side note. If you're in a band and there is a radio spot of an upcoming show.... make sure they don't tell the fans what song not to yell out or call them "losers" if they do. Yeah, that's cool.