#danny rubin

[adaptations-polls]

Which version of this do you prefer?

Further notes:

The musical is available for licensing, though restrictions apply in some countries. There is also a full cast recording, and there is a bootleg video of the Broadway production still up on YouTube

[thosesadsuburbanghosts]

Groundhog Day (1993)

"I'll give you a winter prediction: It's gonna be cold, it's gonna be grey, and it's gonna last you for the rest of your life."

[doyouknowthismusical]

[blogdemocratesjr]

Groundhog Day (1993) by Danny Rubin

[snarker]

But I'm here And I'm fine And I'm seeing you, for the first time

Seeing You, Groundhog Day Musical by Tim Minchin

(featuring one of my favourite scenes in the musical, apart from Hope and Day 2 when Phil Connors yelled "Suck my balls, I'm OUT")

I've had some people coming to me with interest in printed copies of this and the 'If I had my time again' artwork (see here), so if you would like one please DM me! There will be a reimbursement cost involved but always happy to chat through. :)

[nerds-yearbook]

On Febuary 2, 1993, weatherman Phil Connors found himself trapped in a time loop and reliving Groundhog Day over and over. ("Groundhog Day", film)

[kugirocks]

Ned Meets Mary's Parents

The sun cast long shadows across the Marshall's front lawn as Ned Ryerson nervously adjusted his tie for the umpteenth time. "Mary, are you sure about this? Maybe we could wait another week. Or month. Or year..."

Mary laughed, her blue eyes twinkling with mischief. "Ned! It's just dinner with my parents. You've faced far tougher challenges in your life."

He winced, recalling the day he'd stepped into that icy puddle while trying to sell insurance. "Yes, but your father is a retired judge and your mother teaches philosophy at the college. What will I have to talk about? Potholes and premium rates?"

She gave him a reassuring squeeze. "Just be yourself. They'll love you."

The doorbell rang, slicing through their moment of quiet. Ned's stomach churned like a whirlpool.

Mary opened the door to reveal an elderly couple: her father, stern-faced but with a twinkle in his eyes, and her mother, with silver hair neatly pinned up, exuding a warmth that immediately put Ned at ease.

"Mom, Dad, this is Ned."

Ned extended a shaky hand, "It's a pleasure to meet you both."

Judge Marshall looked him up and down, the hint of a smirk appearing. "Mary tells me you're in the insurance business, Ned. Ever try insuring against life's unpredictabilities?"

Ned swallowed hard, "Well, sir, life always finds a way to surprise us, but I do my best."

Mrs. Marshall, with a more forgiving nature, stepped forward, "Oh, don't mind him, Ned. He's been testing people's patience in courtrooms for years. But deep down, he's just a big teddy bear."

The evening progressed with laughter and stories. Ned's initial reservations melted away as he discovered shared interests with Mary's parents. By dessert, they were animatedly discussing a shared love of jazz music and debating the best local parks for Sunday walks.

As the evening winded down and Mary's parents prepared to leave, Judge Marshall pulled Ned aside. "You're a good man, Ned Ryerson. Take care of our Mary."

"I promise, sir," Ned replied earnestly.

Mrs. Marshall enveloped Mary and Ned in a tight hug, "It was lovely meeting you, Ned. We're glad Mary has found someone who complements her so well."

With a chorus of goodbyes, the couple departed, leaving Ned and Mary alone on the porch.

"Well?" Mary asked.

Ned grinned, "I think your dad and I might just become friends. But not before I get a policy on all these unpredictabilities he's warned me about."

Mary laughed, pulling him close, "Welcome to the family, Ned Ryerson."

[ruinedholograms]

Further Down The Spiral (1995)

[27thfirefly]

all the pigs are all lined up... as well as we could make them, anyway.

individual pigs under the cut

Trent and Attipork Ross

Piggy, Danny Swiner and Squealan Rubin

Charlie Snouter and Hogin Flank

Chris Vienna Sausage and Alessandro Porcini

[halonumber]

Nine Inch Nails (& Alumni) - Wish (Live in Cleveland 9.24.22)

[thedevilsoftruth]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO WITH TEETH BY NIN!!!

Happy 19th birthday to With Teeth! Only until next year, and this album is 20 years old!

Now I have a lot of praise and appreciation for this album, as I do all NIN albums. It took me a while to get into this album, but one of the first songs I'd actually liked by them was Only. I was weird two years ago, I didn't like NIN at all, and I couldn't stand them untill warframe--but that's a story for another time.

With Teeth is a truly remarkable album, and in my opinio, one of the greatest theyve ever made. There's a lot of hooks, like the transition from upbeat and poppy All The Love In The World to the--chaotic You Know What You Are? It's all amazing, really. I think my favorite track on this album is Sunspots, I just think it's quite phenomenal.

But yeah, truly great album. Go take a listen if you haven't. It's a true experience top to bottom.

[magnifishit]

[myvinylplaylist]

Ramones: End Of The Century: The Story Of The Ramones (2005)

Rhino Home Video

Sire Records

[krispyweiss]

Song Review: The Bad Livers - “Little Bitty Town” (Live, June 6, 2024)

Folks walking along Washington state’s Irondale Beach July 6 found more than seashells. There were Bad Livers there, too.

The Livers - banjoist Danny Barnes and bassist Mark Rubin (the Jew of Oklahoma) - were there for a reunion/pop-up concert. And “Little Bitty Town” from the gig suggests it was something special.

The music is low-key, like the humor. And wind occasionally interferes with the lo-fi, amateur recording as Barnes sings of the titular community of dilapidated buildings and cops looking for troublemakers.

It might take a turn for the better/but then again, I’ll be leavin’ anyway, Barnes sings.

“There’s new Bad Livers music in the pipeline,” says the long-defunct band. That’s good news; more gigs, routed through actual venues, would be even better.

Grade card: The Bad Livers - “Little Bitty Town” (Live - 6/6/24) - B+

9/26/24