tag:blogs.citypages.com,2008:/jsparks/60 2008-01-27T14:15:39Z Jack Sparks - The Other Side of Country Movable Type Enterprise 1.51 tag:blogs.citypages.com,2008:/jsparks//60.83413 2008-01-27 01:07:51 2008-01-27T14:15:39Z

An engineer friend of mine looked up from his less than average lunch, let out a soft burp, and said, “that was like eating a monkey’s ass in a hot, sweaty circus tent.” The world is full of things we...

Jack Sparks An engineer friend of mine looked up from his less than average lunch, let out a soft burp, and said, “that was like eating a monkey’s ass in a hot, sweaty circus tent.” The world is full of things we... tag:blogs.citypages.com,2007:/jsparks//60.57351 2007-10-12 20:19:54 2007-10-13T03:11:40Z

The music industry is pock-marked with opportunities both realized and missed. For instance, Jimi Hendrix went on an embarrassing 3 year bender that ended in his pathetic death; and Led Zeppelin’s former pro-wrestler manager bullied the record companies and...

Jack Sparks The music industry is pock-marked with opportunities both realized and missed. For instance, Jimi Hendrix went on an embarrassing 3 year bender that ended in his pathetic death; and Led Zeppelin’s former pro-wrestler manager bullied the record companies and... tag:mt.laweekly.com,2007:/min/jsparks//60.39022 2007-06-14 20:29:31 2007-07-16T19:31:03Z

It's so hard to write anymore that I have to do it in spurts. Yeah, I know there's a new Wilco album out. I also know that your college roommate's cousin took you to your first String Cheese Incident show at Red Rocks and got you high then did you a favor in the front seat of your hybrid, thus making the music that night the most incredible you'd ever heard.

Jack Sparks music that night the most incredible you'd ever heard.]]> tag:mt.laweekly.com,2007:/min/jsparks//60.39021 2007-05-24 17:03:05 2007-07-10T18:58:09Z

From a random story about last night: One of the series' executive producers, Cecile Frot-Coutaz of FremantleMedia North America Inc., said Tuesday she'd be happy with either contestant as the new idol. "These are some of the most commercial finalists...

Jack Sparks From a random story about last night: One of the series' executive producers, Cecile Frot-Coutaz of FremantleMedia North America Inc., said Tuesday she'd be happy with either contestant as the new idol. "These are some of the most commercial finalists... tag:mt.laweekly.com,2007:/min/jsparks//60.39020 2007-04-03 13:34:09 2007-07-10T18:58:09Z

...but some are more authentic than others: AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Police have issued arrest warrants for country singer Billy Joe Shaver after he shot and wounded a man outside a Texas bar, the entertainer's attorney said. After Shaver left...

Jack Sparks ...but some are more authentic than others: AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Police have issued arrest warrants for country singer Billy Joe Shaver after he shot and wounded a man outside a Texas bar, the entertainer's attorney said. After Shaver left... tag:mt.laweekly.com,2007:/min/jsparks//60.39019 2007-03-08 12:07:25 2007-07-10T18:58:09Z

Res ipsa loquitur: Mornings in Minneapolis One of America's best Country Stations, K102 has a very rare opening. One of my morning show people just got his own talk show, and I need the best 3rd wheel I can find....

Jack Sparks Res ipsa loquitur: Mornings in Minneapolis One of America's best Country Stations, K102 has a very rare opening. One of my morning show people just got his own talk show, and I need the best 3rd wheel I can find.... tag:mt.laweekly.com,2007:/min/jsparks//60.39018 2007-02-22 16:51:36 2007-07-10T18:58:09Z

Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more; Or close the wall up with our English dead. In peace there's nothing so becomes a man As modest stillness and humility: But when the blast of war blows in our...

Jack Sparks Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more; Or close the wall up with our English dead. In peace there's nothing so becomes a man As modest stillness and humility: But when the blast of war blows in our... tag:mt.laweekly.com,2007:/min/jsparks//60.39017 2007-02-04 10:06:58 2007-07-10T18:58:09Z

The keys to this game are Bob Sanders and Nick Harper. Sanders makes Indy's D a different unit because, surprise, he can actually tackle, something the other 10 guys can't do. Harper is hurt and plays CB for the Colts....

Jack Sparks The keys to this game are Bob Sanders and Nick Harper. Sanders makes Indy's D a different unit because, surprise, he can actually tackle, something the other 10 guys can't do. Harper is hurt and plays CB for the Colts.... tag:mt.laweekly.com,2007:/min/jsparks//60.39016 2007-01-25 09:59:43 2007-07-10T18:58:09Z

Q: What do you think about the state of country music today? JONES: They say they're upgrading country music. I tell them they need to find a new title and let us have back our traditional country music. They've stolen...

Jack Sparks Q: What do you think about the state of country music today? JONES: They say they're upgrading country music. I tell them they need to find a new title and let us have back our traditional country music. They've stolen... tag:mt.laweekly.com,2007:/min/jsparks//60.39015 2007-01-18 23:23:10 2007-07-10T18:58:09Z

I'm through fucking around. Tomorrow and Saturday nights, The Cabooze will be doing it's annual Cash Only gig. Both nights, local bands will take the stage and play a theme or twist on the Johnny Cash legend for approximately...

Jack Sparks I'm through fucking around. Tomorrow and Saturday nights, The Cabooze will be doing it's annual Cash Only gig. Both nights, local bands will take the stage and play a theme or twist on the Johnny Cash legend for approximately...