Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} Salad Days by Ronnie Scott RONNIE'S. The global musical legacy of Ronnie Scott and his famous jazz club are celebrated in this feature documentary from Oliver Murray ( The Quiet One ). Featuring evocative unseen archive, standout live performances that make you feel as if you are in the front row and interviews with music industry legends including Quincy Jones and Sonny Rollins. The film not only shines a light on the world-famous club’s 60-year history and the uncompromising people who made it into an institution, but on the inner darkness that Ronnie lived with throughout his life, as he battled with mental illness, a battle he ultimately lost. A revered tenor saxophonist in his own right, Ronnie Scott founded the club in London’s Soho with fellow musician and business partner Peter King. They were inspired by the vibrant post-war jazz venues they discovered on New York’s 52nd Street. Since then, Ronnie Scott’s Club has played host to the world’s greatest jazz legends, pioneering the trans-Atlantic music trade and promotion of black artists and musicians. Artists included Miles Davis, Oscar Peterson, Chet Baker, Ella Fitzgerald, Roland Kirk, Van Morrison, Buddy Rich and Nina Simone . The venue has also hosted superstars from other genres, including Jimi Hendrix – his last performance before his death – Prince and Lady Gaga . Ronnie was beloved by many, from the great and famous, to the many hard-up musicians he helped. Ronnie however battled with depression and his untimely death from suicide in 1996 left the jazz community bereft of a respected leader. His legacy lives on in the venue which remains firmly on the cutting edge of the jazz scene. Take a Dive Into the Flaming Lips’ Salad Days with ‘Seeing the Unseeable’ As part of Rhino's series of reissues and compilations dedicated to the Flaming Lips, Seeing the Unseeable is a look at the band's early full-length albums. It can be difficult to fathom the fact that the Flaming Lips have been together in some form or another for 35 years. And while the consistent thread throughout the band’s discography has been a unique strain of “weirdness”, it’s also breathtaking to take in their evolution over the course of 14 studio albums and various projects and collaborations. But before the band of oddballs from Norman, Oklahoma became the de facto indie experimental freaks the world knows and loves, there was an early, rawer, more direct sound to their music. That’s where Seeing the Unseeable: The Complete Studio Recordings of the Flaming Lips, 1986- 1990 comes in. A collection of their first four full-length studio albums in addition to two discs of rarities from that period, Seeing the Unseeable is the Flaming Lips in all their nascent, punk rock, salad-day glory. Before the freak pop hit that landed them on Beverly Hills, 90210 , before singer/guitarist Wayne Coyne’s rumpled white suit, before the boom-box experimentalism of Zaireeka, before the head-scratching Miley Cyrus collaborations, the Lips were signed to Restless Records and recorded a string of rough, strange, aggressive music at the tail end of the 1980s. Released in 1986 – two years after their self-titled debut EP and following the departure of Wayne’s brother Mark – Hear It Is shows relatively little of the sound that the Flaming Lips would pursue on later albums. At this point, the band consists of Coyne, bassist Michael Ivins, and drummer Richard English. Opening track “With You” alternates between the acoustic folk of the verses and the pummeling electric crush of the choruses. Elsewhere, the band seems to adopt a sound that is freakishly close to that of the Replacements, largely because Coyne’s vocals were a dead ringer for Paul Westerberg. The ‘Mats comparison carries over to the music as well, to some degree. While rough-hewn guitars and a bash-it-out, DIY aesthetic hovers over all ten tracks on Hear It Is , there are glimpses of greater ambition. “Jesus Shootin’ Heroin” doesn’t just kick off the band’s penchant for knocking over the sacred cows of Christianity; musically, it owes more to Black Sabbath than Bob Stinson with its doom-metal guitar chords and almost Gothic tone. Additionally, “Godzilla Flick” combines a whimsical pop culture touchstone with breezy acoustic guitar and an almost anthemic sense of musical richness. Hear It Is has plenty of punk elements, but the Lips were already looking further over the horizon. The pieces continue falling into place on the follow-up, 1987’s Oh My Gawd. Sure, the hyperactive “Everything’s Exploding” follows the standard guitar-heavy college rock playbook, but the psychedelics soon kick in with “One Million Billionth of a Millisecond on a Sunday Morning”, arguably their first “epic” track, where rambling electric guitar-led balladry collapses into slashing rock riffage, sounding like an early Pink Floyd jam session. There’s also the impossible-to-grasp utter insanity of songs like “Maximum Dream for Evil Knievel”, where Coyne’s acid trips seem to take on a life of their own as stop-start guitar figures suggest a penchant for progressive rock. Oh My Gawd , indeed. As Seeing the Unseeable progresses, the Flaming Lips begin inching closer and closer to the sound they were to perfect in the late 1990s and early 2000s, and Telepathic Surgery seems to bear this out to a fairly excessive degree. Initially conceived as a 30-minute sound collage, a “standard” (relatively speaking, of course) album was eventually created, with a somewhat rough concept at play, spread across 14 tracks. These tracks include everything from tiny snippets like “Michael, Time to Wake Up” (an atonal electric guitar freakout) and “The Spontaneous Combustion of John” (a brief blip of dark folk) to the epic, 23-minute experimentalism of “Hell’s Angels Cracker Factory”, which includes twin-attack distorted guitar riffs, odd , Zappa-esque horn outbursts, manic, thundering drum fills and bits of operatic vocalizing. “Chrome Plated Suicide” is one of Telepathic Surgery ‘s high points and also an important step in the band’s evolution as the cracked power ballad – melodically cribbed from “Sweet Child o’Mine” – introduces Coyne’s now-famous strained, Neil-Young-on-acid vocal style. In a Priest Driven Ambulance, released in 1990, is the final album the Flaming Lips made for Restless Records, and it also marks the first major line-up shifts since Mark Coyne’s departure. Drummer English is out, replaced by Nathan Roberts, and guitarist Jonathan Donahue – who would also helm indie darlings Mercury Rev – gives the band additional texture. At this point, Coyne is totally committed to that out-of-tune nasal holler, and on “Shine on Sweet Jesus”, the band uses standard power pop chord structures as a foundation for a noisy, distorted sonic mess. It’s as if they realize that nobody cares how unhinged they sound, so they go for it. But there’s nothing really “forbidden” about the sound. It’s a celebration, and everyone’s invited. Donahue’s presence underscores the heavier sounds of “Unconsciously Screamin'” and the spacey guitar fills of “Five Stop Mother Superior Rain”. For good measure, they even close the album with a typically trippy take on “(What a) Wonderful World”. Seeing the Unseeable is rounded out by two additional discs of recordings from the same era. Restless Rarities includes an interesting collection of covers: an occasionally tender, occasionally head-banging take on Neil Young’s “After the Gold Rush”, a live version of Sonic Youth’s “Death Valley ’69”, and a medley of the Sonics’ garage band nugget and Nick Lowe’s “Peace, Love and Understanding”. The choice of covers ranges from bold to somewhat predictable, but the gusto with which the Flaming Lips attack these songs is remarkably consistent. Alternate versions of “Stand in Line” and “Five Stop Mother Superior Rain” and a Sub-Pop 7″ version of “Drug Machine in Heaven” are some other highlights of Restless Rarities. The sixth disc in the collection isn’t really an unearthed treasure unknown to hardcore Lips enthusiasts – in fact, The Mushroom Tapes was first released in 2002 as the second disc of the deluxe reissue of In a Priest Driven Ambulance (then titled The Day They Shot a Hole in the Jesus Egg ), essentially a collection of Priest -era demos. It’s a treat to hear some of these songs in their early stages, and additional songs that didn’t make the final cut are also included, like the brief, self-explanatory “Jam” and “God’s a Wheeler Dealer”, a truly bizarre number in which noise effects and guitar feedback compete for attention with Coyne’s vocals. Soon after the release of In a Priest Driven Ambulance , the Flaming Lips caught the attention of Warner Brothers, who signed them and released their major-label debut, Hit to Death in the Future Head . Then came Transmissions from the Satellite Heart , which included the ubiquitous freak hit “She Don’t Use Jelly”. Once multi-instrumentalist and resident musical wizard Steven Drozd joined the lineup, it was only a matter of time before they cranked out albums like Zaireeka (a four-disc set meant to be played simultaneously on four CD players) and the Pet-Sounds -on- harder-drugs masterpiece The Soft Bulletin , gaining fame and notoriety by simply making strange music completely on their own terms. Seeing the Unseeable is an expansive look into the early days of the Flaming Lips, when they left it all on the field, and it all paid off. From cronut to doughssant: is food hype really such a bad thing? F or a city that never sleeps, there is not much to do in New York before eight in the morning. At least, this is the explanation I gave friends when they learned I had lined up outside Dominique Ansel Bakery from 6am till 8am in the hope of eating a cronut, the croissant doughnut hybrid developed by the’s bakery namesake auteur. It seemed ridiculous that I’d visit an epicentre of culture and spend two hours jostling strangers in the hope of eating an object smaller than my fist. I wasn’t even that likely to be delighted by the cronut – too sugary for the morning, and probably too cakey, too. I can do croissants; doughnuts are borderline. I definitely didn’t do it through any fault of New York, where you have a lot of choices if you’re early to rise. The stoop of my AirBnB apartment was haunted by a lovely junkie whose life story I was slowly gleaning, one day at a time (central plot points: he liked tequila, but not so much his wife). The truth is, I ate the cronut because I’d bought into the hype. It was claimed as a “masterpiece” by the Village Voice, was selling for $100 on Craigslist, and was already being copied back in Melbourne under trademark-averting names (awkwardly: the doughssant). My trip just happened to coincide with the planet going briefly cronuts, when probably we should be worrying about solving inequality or eradicating various strains of flesh-eating disease. But is food hype really such a bad thing? Suspicion of mob behaviour is longstanding. The idea that crowds are only as smart as the dumbest person has been around since at least 1841, when Charles Mackay published Extraordinary Delusions and the Madness of Crowds. Mackay observed: “We find that whole communities suddenly fix their minds upon one subject, and go mad in its pursuit; that millions of people become simultaneously impressed with one delusion, and run after it, till their attention is caught by some new folly more captivating than the first.” But I’d argue there is value in being swept up in a crowd – in feeling part of a very quickly-assembled community, however self-interested. Economic bubbles are one thing (Mackay’s book explains those); finance works best when it is rational. Food doesn’t have to be so smart. It doesn’t have to be exciting, either – but it may as well be. Long waits and line-ups are prices worth paying for the sense of being clumped. Think of sausage sizzles on election days, or in the car park at Bunnings. A cronut looks more specious because it’s also new and cool; the same goes for wider trends that have swept Australia this decade. Prime culprits: diner food, or Mexican. When I spoke to chefs while researching my short book, Salad Days, they suggested that what we’ll see next is Brazilian cuisine. Hyped food is inconvenient. It’s often overpriced. But it’s a shared experience on a massive scale – and how often can you say that about a gustatory process? It’s the opposite of food as fuel, food as function, food-as-peanut-butter-sandwich-between-two-brain-melting-meetings-or- not-even-a-sandwich-more-like-a-museli-bar. Trends mean food as thrill ride, food as block party. Food as check-out-that-guy’s-haircut-who- would-do-that-to-their-hair? It’s food as spectacle, in other words, and it’s all too rare. The cronut I ate was probably not worth $100, but it was worth two hours and five bucks in cash. It was also a minor work of genius, if genius is defined as the ability to find hidden links between discrete ideas and thereby effect meaningful change. Croissants and donuts are each known for their distinctive textures; the cronut works by coordinating those textures into a structure that feels new, but makes enough visual and oral sense not to freak us out. It’s fun for a trend to feel so much like a treat, like a novelty, in part because it’s pocket-sized and sugary. In other words, it really was excellent – but that was beside the point. The point was being with my people, who were not my people, of course, except that we were all united by this one, dumb cause. Trends like cronuts come and go; other people are what we’re stuck with. If food can help us live together, the queues can’t be long enough. Ronnie Scott’s Salad Days is published by Penguin Specials. Salad Days. In Salad Days , Ronnie Scott interrogates our current obsession with food – and asks whether it's actually such a bad thing. Salad Days takes us via the world's best restaurants in Noma and elBulli, and more humble yet no less delicious restaurants and cafés in Melbourne, while interrogating how we use food to relate to one another, the particular joy of hearing about someone else's experience of a glorious meal (even via social media), and why members of gen Y are spending extravagantly on food when they can't afford real estate. Scott looks at the more challenging aspects of this conspicuous consumption as well – ethical eating, sustainability, class concerns. If food offers us a 'curious mixture between comfort and disturbance, staying put and going far', is that something to worry about, or to celebrate? Salad Days is a fascinating and lyrical look at a particular moment in our history and society, and an important contribution to an ongoing debate about how we eat. Ronnie Scott - Iconic Tributes. Safe, Socially Distanced Shows with costumes, extensions, lights, generator, tents, wireless mics available! Vegas to Vancouver Canada award winning impersonator Ronnie Scott tributes Elvis Presley, Rod Stewart, Dean Martin, Tom Jones, Freddy Mercury, Billy Idol! Atomic Powered Performer brings fun energetic shows, Iconic Tributes Band and dancing girls, pro sound, DJ, lighting by Marilyn Monroe. Golden voice, sleek look, lightening moves and charisma of the world's greatest icons. Ronnie & Marie recapture the nostalgic appeal of the golden era of entertainment. We feature other Icons such as Frank Sinatra, Tina Turner, Cher, David Bowie, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Patsy Cline, Tom Petty. 14 Reviews. Absolutely A Must Party. Our party with Ronnie and Marie was fantastic! Would have a party with Ronnie (Elvis) anytime! Response from Ronnie Scott - Iconic Tributes: Thanks so much for having us Brenda, Manny, Deloris and family! We had such a great time and appreciated all your generosity! It was an amazing celebration of the life of a beautiful lady who has given so much to her community and a great idea to throw her this well deserved night! We would come back to party with you anytime! Love Ronnie & Marie. Amazing. Ronnie was truly amazing. It was a smaller Family and Friend event celebrating a milestone anniversary. He was personable , took time to meet everyone, take pictures and is incredibly talented giving a world class performance! We are all still smiling ! He made the night one to remember. Response from Ronnie Scott - Iconic Tributes: Thanks Jodie for your kind review. We really enjoyed your marvellous family and friends and the warmth extended to us. Your perks and generous tip are much appreciated! Until we meet again Keep Rocking! Ronnie & Marie Iconic Tributes. Ronnie Scott as Elvis! Ronnie Scott as Elvis was amazing! He was enjoyed by all. Ronnie was so willing and agreeable to providing us with more than we expected! He truly helped to make our virtual Kwak'wala Coffeehouse a great success. He performed two sets and sang all our favorite songs! It was great entertainment! We hope to have him come to our community and perform in person in the future! Response from Ronnie Scott - Iconic Tributes: Thank You so much Carole for your kind words and taking time to post a review. We had so much fun being part of your Coffeehouse and we would certainly love to meet you all in person and learn more about your amazing community! Ronnie and Marie. Did not disappoint! Wendy had such a great time for her birthday! Elvis was amazing and really made her feel special. She had a smile on her face for a course or of days! Thanks for coming to her celebration. Response from Ronnie Scott - Iconic Tributes: Those smiles were all we needed to have such gratitude and respect for the work you do! You did a great job organizing and decorating! We really appreciate the opportunity to help you give underprivileged people dignity and great enjoyment! Ronnie & Marie Iconic Tributes. Great Team! Fun Elvis! Marie and Ronnie helped make our Moms surprise 60th birthday a huge success! They were in great communication, came early to set up lights and a sound system. They were thoughtful about the songs, had give aways and helped get everyone up to dance! Response from Ronnie Scott - Iconic Tributes: It was wonderful to be a part of your Mom’s party. We loved how all the kids made song requests! A family that sings Elvis songs together - stays together! Thank you all so much! Love Ronnie and Marie. Photos from this event. A night with the stars. Awesome. Elvis Impersonator and Marilyn Monroe was really good. Response from Ronnie Scott - Iconic Tributes: We really had a great time with such a responsive, fun crowd! We would come back anytime, and you’re in our hood! Ronnie & Marie Iconic Tributes. Mom's 75 th birthday bash. Right from the start Ronnie was very personal and professional, easy to talk to and plan the greatest birthday party my mom has ever had, Ronnie and his wife Marie showed up early to set up the show, mom was surprised and very excited for the evening ahead, they both made her feel awesome on her special day. To be honest i can't say enough about that night, Ronnie moved around the room including everyone in the show and they all loved it, 53 people of all ages ( 3 yrs to 77 yrs ) signed her guest. We had some die hard Elvis fans here and they all approved , Even the younger people of the group got into the show . In between sets Marie DJ'd and kept the party going. My mom was a super star that night because of the the way she was treated and taken care, it made my year to see my mom so happy and dancing all night to her favourite Elvis songs and many others. My only regret is i didn't get enough pictures because i was way to busy having fun ! We are planning to have Ronnie and Marie back in the summer for another party . stay tuned. Fantastic!! Ronnie made our 70th birthday guy’s birthday the best he said he ever had! We all had an absolute blast having Elvis there and what an amazing talent! Truly a fantastic night! Thank you!! Response from Ronnie Scott - Iconic Tributes: That was very gracious of you Leslie. It was very heartwarming to watch you all enjoy such a great celebration, especially with the grief you’ve had to endure over the last year! Like the Elvis song says, “A little less conversation a little more action please, A Little Les Bark, a little more bite, a little more spark and little less fight, close your mouth and open up your heart and baby satisfy me. ” Love Ronnie & Marie. Ronnie and Marie Went Way Beyond Expectations. Ronnie and Marie were amazing! We had a few parties before my son's wedding and for one of them, Ronnie brought his energy and flash as Elvis. Beforehand, we had chatted a bit and he was curious about the family, etc. During the event, he remembered everyone's names and even anecdotes about my son's longstanding love for Elvis. It was a blend of cultures, so he and Marie made sure they had a mix of classic hits, current dance hits, and Bollywood songs. Ronnie was amazing - kind, connected, entertaining, and inclusive. The party goers loved the energy and commitment that he showed to make sure everyone was entertained. He charmed the older aunties, and gave out stuffies to young and old alike. I loved it when the little kids were following Elvis around the dance floor in an impromptu musical parade. Marie kept everyone on the dance floor until it was time to shut down the party. The part that impressed me beyond reason happened after we found out that the caterers hadn't finished their job and a bunch of us ended up washing dishes - not the perfect ending to a great evening. However, Ronnie changed his clothes, came back, and helped out. He also works as a plumber and contractor, so when the sink got plugged, he brought along his plunger! Marie made it a memorable moment for all of us, by keeping the tunes spinning while a crew of family and friends washed dishes. I think this was one of the best memories for me - how everyone came together to help out. It says a lot about this wonderful couple that they played such an important role in it. I would hire them back in a flash and am so grateful for their presence. Ronnie was awesome!! I wasn't sure what to do for my dads 65th because well when a man that has everything what do you buy? I remembered my girlfriend got a Elvis impersonator and my dad loves Elvis so I msgd Ronnie and he made it work and everyone couldn't be more pleased and happy with his performance. It was a great bday and my dad will always remember it. Thank you Ronnie, we will definitely be seeing you in the near future ? Special Birthday Party. Saturday January 30th, 2016 we booked Ronnie Scott (Elvis) and his lovely wife Marie for a special birthday. Everyone was so impressed with the show and the interaction and the vibe that Ronnie put out to all our family and friends that attended. We have received many emails and calls from people thanking us for the best party they have ever been to and commenting on how much they loved Elvis and his beautiful voice. Ronnie and Marie were very professional and at the same time fun, funny, so warm and friendly and down to earth. The party was a huge success and largely due to the fantastic entertainment . I would definitely recommend Ronnie and Marie for any type of party or event that I have in the future. And I will recommend them to the people that I know who would be looking for some great entertainment. Thank you guys soooooo much for making my party the big success that it was. You guys are AWESOME!!