| Wednesday, July 9th, 2008 |
| 6:32 am |
Hey friends!
I'm hosting (and performing in) two shows this month at Romancing The Bean in Burbank. They're nights of acoustic music of various genres with a bunch of my friends who are very talented.
The shows are happening at Romancing the Bean located at 150 S San Fernando. They are all ages and free! The shows start at 7.
JULY 11
Justin Riner
Jessica Isaac
Brad Lindsay
Jon Calguiri
JFK-featuring Kevin and Jason from AM Radio
JULY 18
Justin Riner
Lauren Brooks
Super Karma
Rutherford B Hayes Is Dead
Back Pocket Memory.
I hope to see you there!
Justin |
| Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 |
| 12:08 pm |
I only come here when I'm frustrated!
But I've been busy and having fun.
Ive been traveling all over and havent been on line too much!
I did finish my fourth year teaching.
I'm halfway done with my masters program.
I spent a week in England in may sightseeing and playing some shows
I spent three weeks on a trip to canada that also featured a great two night stay in Chelan Washington to check out all of the wineries and pretty lake.
I'm now in Washington DC for the National Educators Association conference. Pretty interesting over all... lots of sightseeing tomorrow and then having to figure out what I'm doing on the 4th of July in Washington DC.
I hope you're all well |
| Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 |
| 6:52 am |
What is the best way to get over someone you want to be with?
I've never been good at this. |
| Friday, April 18th, 2008 |
| 7:00 am |
I've got two shows coming up! Hey Friends, I've got two shows happening this week! SATURDAY THE 19TH I'm playing with The Bentleys at I PREDICT A RIOT! occuring at The Re-Ignition, 420 S Brand. 18+ and FREE before 10. We play at 10! www. myspace. com/bentleys WEDNESDAY THE 30TH Super Karma Fundraiser for the Los Angeles Bike Coalition! We play at 7:30 The NoHo Gallery Art Center, 5180 Lankershiem, North Hollywood $10- prizes, films, DJs, Art www. myspace. com/superkarmalove Also- New Kids on the Block fans! I highly recommend you check this band out- http://profile. myspace. com/index. cfm?fuseaction=user. viewprofile&friendid=286828824&MyToken=f2b40b06-f9e3-484a-8504-e2f84150 1845 |
| Thursday, April 10th, 2008 |
| 10:01 pm |
BIG FISH update
Though I didn't think my kids were as into it as usual, this was the first year I can remember that students came in saying "my friend told me I might cry" and other obvious discussion outside of the room.
Plus, nice touch, a former student just told me that it's his favorite movie.
:) |
| 9:43 am |
Watching BIG FISH in class
We're watching BIG FISH this week.. Oh man, i love this movie. It's crazy how after seeing it so many times (i teach it every year), I still notice new things and make new connections.
I really enjoy the students making discoveries and sharing their ideas.
What a great movie. Today is the last part... oh man, the ending still gets me. How beautiful.
Though we had a good discussion yesterday, my kids aren't laughing as much at the silly parts and don't seem to be diving in as in previous years.
Bummer...
It is nice to be able to force things i like on other people :)
Its really interesting how light hearted, colorful, and romantic this movie is for a Burton movie. It is his style, but it so isn't.
Its also kind of fun because Burton went to my school.
The kids mostly just dig that Miley Cyrus is in it for three seconds. |
| Monday, March 31st, 2008 |
| 6:46 am |
Good Morning Alarm Clock
I did not miss you over spring break.
I played two shows last night. Both went well. Rock and roll.
and now work.
good morning. |
| Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 |
| 7:13 pm |
I'm looking into hotels/flights/just finding a map on line for ENgland... any tips?
Also, I tried using yahoo!maps and i couldnt get it to work for england..
help? |
| 5:41 pm |
An update on me- music and such Hey friends, As you well know, music is a big part of my life- so as some things are changing, I wanted to update you on what I’m up to. First and foremost, my pride and joy LOVERLEE will be taking a few months off until summer or so. Our last show before the hiatus is happening THIS SUNDAY at Mr. T’s Bowl in Highland Park. It is 21+ and FREE! We play at 9:30 with some other cool local bands. It would really mean a lot to me if you came out and supported us. You can also get our CDs in a bunch of places including Backside Records and iTunes. For a full rundown of where to get it check out http://www.loverleemusic.com/buy.html I recommend getting the CD directly from us via paypal… I’ll give you a free one on Sunday! In the meantime, I’ve begun performing with two other bands. I’ve unofficially joined THE BENTLEYS as percussionist. I played my first show with them last month and we had a blast. They’ve been friends of mine for many years and play some great rock and roll! My next show with them is tomorrow nigh at Three Clubs around 10pm. I’m pretty sure it is a free show. I will also be joining them onstage at The Viper Room (not a free show) on Sunday before heading to Highland Park with Loverlee. Most recently, I’m also pleased to tell you that I’ve officially joined SUPER KARMA as drummer. They are a really neat band that I’m just getting started with. They are a group of really talented people playing great soundingsongs with a variety of instruments. My first show with them is a private party, but you can catch my second show with them on April 11th at Talking Stick as well as many shows afterward- including a trip overseas! I’m really excited about these new opportunities and getting to perform much more. I hope to see you at the shows and thank all of my friends for their support over the many years of getting on stage. Over and out, Your friend, Justin PS- in non-music life, I'm still teaching and loving it as well as working on my masters degree and hating it. |
| Monday, March 3rd, 2008 |
| 12:09 pm |
Last night, the choir teacher at my school emailed me and said "could you play drums on a song for the concert coming up? I know it is late notice... I'll play piano on the song too. I'll give you a copy of it tomorrow."
So i get the CD expecting some silly Jonas Bros song or something... but no
"Silver Lining" by Rilo Kiley.
What a trip. |
| Tuesday, January 29th, 2008 |
| 3:42 pm |
Hey friends,
We can use your help to tell other people about us. Beyond just telling your friends about our songs, you could help us by writing a review of our CDs or the band in general. This would be so helpful!
Search for us on iTunes and CDBaby- our CD is available at both sites- and write our customer review! It would mean a lot to us and help us explain our sound to others!
Thank you!
Loverlee |
| Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008 |
| 4:49 pm |
So.. geez.. Lots of Heath on my friends page.
All I have to add is that I saw that Batman preview last Friday and was AMAZED at Joker for the miliseconds he was on screen. I think that Heath's last role is an amazing one and that is a good thing. He seems absolutely insane and unique in a role we've all seen. Incredible |
| Monday, January 21st, 2008 |
| 10:50 pm |
oh boy am i disappointed about coachella's line up.. or am i just getting old? |
| Monday, January 14th, 2008 |
| 9:48 am |
Note from a student
Dear Mr. Riner,
You are a great teacher. You have fun while getting your point across to the students. Students like your class, but you look weird when you don't shave. I hope you teach kids until you retire and live happily until you die. |
| 4:24 am |
Something so wrong writing a second LJ entry at 4:30 am
I bet you're all really sad you missed my poem about trying to get to sleep cause I had a dream that spurred my concious brain to work too much.
I woke up an hour ago after a weird dream. I laid in bed for an hour. Totally can't sleep. I'm wide awake. I'm torn about trying getting back in bed and trying for another hour or two before getting up or just staying up now and doing something productive.
I hope you are all bundled up warm.
On the plus side, Coast To Coast's guest right now is a "real life wizard" |
| Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008 |
| 9:49 am |
My 2007 questions and answers
1) Where did you begin 2007?
ON STAGE WITH THE FLAMING LIPS! Oh yes! I crashed the stage and danced around while they played one of my favorite songs of all time!
2) What was your status by Valentine's Day?
Confused
3) Were you in school?
Well, I teach... but as a teacher. However, by the end of the year I was doing my Master Degree
4) How did you earn your money?
Sympathetic older divorcees. Or from my job as an 8th grade teacher
5) Did you have to go to the hospital?
To visit my grandmother and brother
6) Did you have any encounters with the police?
I got a speeding ticket in the middle of Oregan where the highway went from 70 to 50 for one mile.
7) Where did you go on holiday?
A bunch of places. I'm good at weekend getaways
8) What did you purchase that was over $1000?
my new car! It's slick
9) Did you know anybody who got married?
I went to two weddings in two days! Yikes!
10) Did you know anybody who passed away?
Not personally, but when a student at your school dies, you certainly feel like you knew him.
12) Did you move anywhere?
Nope. I love my apartment.
14) What concerts/shows did you go to?
Way too many to list. I did go to KROQ's Acoustic Xmas and it was so much fun. Great bands! But, yeah, tons of concerts besides that. I saw Arcade Fire FOUR times.
15) Are you registered to vote?
Yup. And currently undecided.
16) Who did you want to win Big Brother?
Is that still on? Talk about a question that doesn't fit
17) Where do you live now?
Burbank, CA
18) Describe your birthday?
I had another really fun Birthday show at The Knitting Factory- My birthday dinner was a blast too- my family, Stephen, Ted, Felisa, and I enjoyed The Melting Pot.
19) What's one thing you thought you'd never do but did in 2007?
I don't know if there was anything big- but a few surprises along the way.
20) What has been your favorite moment?
I can't think of one in particular- but the Loverlee release show was so much fun. What a blast.
21) What's something you learned about yourself?
I actually have a really long and complicated answer to this from the past month or so that I don't feel like sharing.
22) Any new additions to your family?
My cousin was married (though I was unable to go), does that count?
23.) What was your best month?
September?
24.) What music will you remember 2007 by?
The new Arcade Fire record... the new Loverlee CD ;)
25) Who has been your best drinking buddy?
I rarely go out to drink... Val and I have had a few good nights! Felisa and I had a nice group of Wineries...
26) Made new friends?
Yup! There are some really rad new people in my life
28) Favorite Night out?
There is one slipping my mind right now.
29) What are you looking forward to in the upcoming New Year?
Getting settled with a new frame of mind and a nice lady hopefully. Playing a couple of good shows. |
| Wednesday, December 26th, 2007 |
| 9:34 am |
The gifts that my family and friends see fit for me are so funny... there is always an aspect of teenage girl in my taste it's almost embarrassing... so alongside my new drum and wrench set, I also got:
**Stargirl journal (my brother knows I won't really use it... but it does complete the set)
**"Well-behaved Women Seldom Make History" by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich(feminist lit always pops up, though I've stopped identifying myself as such for a while now)
and the kicker-
**"My So-Called Life" the complete series |
| Thursday, November 29th, 2007 |
| 6:54 am |
Ticketmaster blows
ticketmaster blows!
So, I went to buy two $15 tickets. Thirty bucks.
Until you add:
Building Facility- 2.00 x2 (what is that anyway? Do I own part of the building?)
Convienice fee- 5.45 x 2
Order Processing fee- 4.85
Which turns out to basically TWENTY DOLLARS for the convienince of ordering a product?
That is so rediculous. I wish more bands were with Pearl Jam ten years ago. And I fear that it is only going to get worse as recorded music becomes cheaper, live music will become more important and the only way to really make money on music.
sigh |
| Monday, November 26th, 2007 |
| 6:29 pm |
SPACELAND ON SUNDAY FOR FREE
Hey all,
Loverlee is playing THIS SUNDAY NIGHT December 2 at Spaceland with our friends in You, Me, and Iowa.
We're not sure what time we're on yet, but the show is FREE and 21+. It's going to be a good night!
Spaceland 1717 Silverlake Blvd.
and don't for get to tell your Sand Diego friends that we're playing an awesome show at The Casbah with IMPERIAL TEEN and MIDNIGHT MOVIES on December 15th. It's gonna be a great month!
www.loverleemusic. com |
| Wednesday, November 21st, 2007 |
| 6:53 am |
In much cooler news...
Loverlee will be opening for one of my long time favorite bands, Imperial Teen, again. And this time Midnight Movies is playing, which is a super rad newer band.
The Casbah in San Diego
December 15th |
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