Trapped In Time is the tumblelog of Matt Simpson. Matt is the co-owner of Maven Web Solutions. His business partner is Eugene. They also blog live music with Todd at The Butter Room.
Designer. Technologist. Traveler. Phishhead. Photographer. Hoosier. Chicagoan.
Matt Suggests: Annicka, Autumn, Chris, Deep, Deepti, Drew, Elle, Josh, Irick, Katrina, Kaylie, Michael, Mills, Nikki, Sara, Sauter, Sharon, and Terz, amongst others.
This is Mikey, Juliette’s brother. He’s still for sale and incredibly friendly. He looks just like Uncle Forbin (behind him), but is going to end up being bigger, probably between 15-17 lbs
This is Floyd! He’s the smallest of the males and weighs 2 lbs at almost five weeks old. He’s going to come home with me on December 7. Forbin seemed interested in him, at least for a little while, but I think they’re going to end up being best friends.
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This just made me realize how old I feel today. A quarter century? Trapped. In. Time.
Our Newest Site: Bin Donated
Bin Donated is a new Chicago charitable organization whose goal is to create awareness around poverty, homelessness, and general problems in the city of Chicago. The organization is just launching, but hopes to have barrels in thousands of businesses and high rise buildings in Chicago within weeks to collect soaps, canned goods, clothing, etc.
I’m particularly proud of this site because it’s the first fully functional Drupal eCommerce site that I’ve built (and partially designed) by myself, and it features some of my Chicago photography as well. In the future we’re going to be integrating a lot of functionality that connects buildings, individuals, and sponsors.
If you’re interested in learning more or volunteering, check out the site. The launch party will be Wednesday, November 18, at Flatwater Grill. Tickets are $30 through the site, and $40 the day of. We’re expecting a couple hundred people in attednance, and everyone will be served vodka, rum and beer. Additionally, if you decide to come, please bring your travel size shampoo, conditioner, lotion and bar soap to donate to one of the barrels.
If you’re in Chicago, definitely take a look. I think Bin Donated is going to make a big difference this winter and beyond.
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I get to meet these little puppers on Saturday, and one of them will shortly be named Floyd, coming home next month after the end of fall tour!
Chicago tumblr friends… if you don’t have plans tomorrow night, come celebrate my 25th birthday with me over at Sedgwicks. My friend Marcus (and a couple of his bandmates from The Hue) will be playing an acoustic show and we’ll surely be taking in a few adult bevvies over the evening.
Gratuitous Picture of Yourself Cheesing Before Phish Covers Exile on Main St. on Halloween in the SoCal Desert!
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99 Albums in 4:20 - Eclectic Method
Played as a live intro to Phish’s Exile On Main St. Set 10.31.09 - Empire Polo Club, Indio, CA
One of the coolest parts of the Ocho was the cover set of The Rolling Stones’ Exile on Main Street. However, this intro video that came on 4:20 before the set started got everyone dancing and going nuts as Phish took the stage, putting an end to the game that so many of us have enjoyed the past month! Give it a watch, it sums up some of the best artists and albums in rock and roll history!
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Phish - “Torn and Frayed”
Phish’s Halloween show was hands down the greatest concert experience of my life. It was the most professional, soulful, and happy I think I’ve ever seen the band, and one of the greatest crowds I’d ever been part of. You could see the pride in their eyes as they played Exile On Main Street with care and respect, while still making it unique and their own.
I myself have never been more proud to be a fan of this band, especially during “Torn and Frayed.” The lyrics just spoke to the hope and belief of Phish 3.0:
And his coat is torn and frayed,
It’s seen much better days.
Just as long as the guitar plays
Let it steal your heart away,
But the exclamation point came half way through the album with “Loving Cup,” which the band covers regularly. It was the best version they’ve ever played, and just blew away everyone. The energy in the crowd was unreal and it carried over into the 3rd set of the night, in which we were treated to the best versions this year from some of their heavy hitters.
I’ll never, ever forget this Halloween!
The Rolling Stones (aka Phish featuring Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings) - “Loving Cup”
10.31.09 - Empire Polo Club, Indio, CA
Sharon Jones and a full horn section tonight. Indio is going to get blown away!!!
