BigYawn.net - RIP?

Do you guys remember BigYawn.net? Looks like things are running a little slower than usual over there:

Last update: May 1st

Last new column: April 3rd

Last new review: March 12th

Is redsock still around? That's an insane gap in updates…

he's still around - I got an email from him last night….

I've been wondering the same thing. I've always liked BigYawn.net, and I hope it comes back soon.

He's definitely around; I got a PM from him a couple weeks ago.

Aw guys, I'm so touched you noticed/cared. Funny someone mentioned this today, as I am working on a message for the site as we speak. Truth be told, I had a ton of personal issues this Spring, that have directly affected every aspect of my life. And BY took a direct hit. I seriously had to re-think how to even operate the site anymore.

The solution is to come back more DC-centric, along the lines of brooklynvegan and musicslut are for NYC, chromewaves is for Toronto, etc. I think I always had some grandiose scheme of competing with the big Review sites, but that just seems stupid. It finally occurred to me that you can really focus on local content and still cover big news; those sites above being perfect examples.

So, expect BY to come back slowly this week, more formally next. It will seem more like a blog perhaps, with additional writers posting on the main page. But we will still have CD reviews, band interviews, and a lot more local concert coverage. It won't be as formulaic as it used to be, but in the end I think that is a good thing.

It has kind of surprised me that people actually cared about BY – even the maybe 10 people i've heard from – actually gives you hope that all the time and energy you've spent on stuff is actually going towards something.

Along those same lines, it is very worth mentioning that BY will be promoting a lot more shows for the rest of this year. The who what and where all tbd, but we've already got some stuff in the works. And, it is extremely worth mentioning that DAM! Festival 2007 is coming in October. Big plans in the work, some big meetings this week. All I can confirm for you are the core dates, October 11-13. Much, much more to be announced, expect something official sooner than later.

So are you still dating Exit Clov?

Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:
So are you still dating Exit Clov?

Alas, I am not. And while I'm sure that opens me up to a ton of "I knew she was nailing the drummer" jokes, 4 1/2 years is nothing to joke about, so please be kind. We are still close, they will have a lot to do with the festival etc, etc.

Sorry to hear that. 4.5 years is a long time. I'm sure you'll have many fond memories to carry with you forever.

Originally posted by redsock:

Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:
So are you still dating Exit Clov?

Alas, I am not. And while I'm sure that opens me up to a ton of "I knew she was nailing the drummer" jokes, 4 1/2 years is nothing to joke about, so please be kind. We are still close, they will have a lot to do with the festival etc, etc.

Rough go. Been there myself this year as well. Good luck with the upcoming DAM fest.

Originally posted by redsock:
Alas, I am not. And while I'm sure that opens me up to a ton of "I knew she was nailing the drummer" jokes, 4 1/2 years is nothing to joke about, so please be kind. We are still close, they will have a lot to do with the festival etc, etc.

Originally posted by econo:
Rough go. Been there myself this year as well. Good luck with the upcoming DAM fest.

Originally posted by redsock:
Alas, I am not. And while I'm sure that opens me up to a ton of "I knew she was nailing the drummer" jokes, 4 1/2 years is nothing to joke about, so please be kind. We are still close, they will have a lot to do with the festival etc, etc.

So does that mean you're both available??? ;) ;)

Why, do you have someone in mind?

Originally posted by le sonick:
So does that mean you're both available??? ;) ;)

is this some kind of drama? I wanna know about it! :p

Get over it Redsock – Asian chicks are sooooo passe. Latinas are the arm candy du jour.

Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
Get over it Redsock – Asian chicks are sooooo passe. Latinas are the arm candy du jour.

oohhh glad to hear this. i have to share this with a friend of mine here (NYC) who prefers asian chicks. oh the things ive heard and would have rather never heard.

alas - ive moved onto indian men. its not going well so maybe next should be hispanic/latino men :)

Funny you mention that. A very good friend of mine's married to a Latina. Another friend of mine is seriously dating a Latina.

They've since introduced me to a Mexican woman.

Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
Get over it Redsock – Asian chicks are sooooo passe. Latinas are the arm candy du jour.

Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
Get over it Redsock – Asian chicks are sooooo passe. Latinas are the arm candy du jour.

I have a friend who thinks I suffer from "yellow fever" cause my last two girlfriends were asian, but that was completely coincidental. Lots of blonds, redheads and the like had turned me down in the meantime. Sides, Asian families are almost too much to handle.

And no, I don't believe there is any drama abound here. Certainly not from me.

But thanks GGW, I am over it, as they say. You can't hide from life forever.

"Yeah, l've got a beautiful new Asian girlfriend. She comes over and hangs around for days in my bed."

yeah, but what about any blonde redheads?

What about Catherine Wheel?

Out of curiousity, I just listened to them and…umm, not my cup of tea.

Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:
So are you still dating Exit Clov?