This street performer wowed me 100x over so here is just a sample of his performance in Prague... I tipped him 60 MangoUnits because I hadn't exchanged my money for Czech Korunas yet...
With 6 bags holding 79 items of food we are fully prepared to win the food drive contest and meet the members of Guster. For bringing this donation we are allowed on the "special" line which lets us beat out the people who are stuck standing on the opposite side of the street of the entrance. The clock hits 7PM and the ushers begin scanning tickets. We sprint inside and rush for the front row in the general admission standing section of the Wellmont Theater. We make it to the front row and wait around for the next hour until the lights dim and the 6'5" Brett Dennen (and band) come out for their 45 minute set! He gets angry that the mic keeps shocking him and there is a section of the crowd which cheers. Brett humorously mocks them, but it's pretty clear he's pissed off. I remember singing in a band and having that issue a few times... not fun.... After the first act the stage hands setup for the main attraction--Guster! I get a text during this down time. "Congrats! You've won 2 aftershow passes from tonight's food drive. Meet me in the lobby..." I don't even read the last part of the text because I am too excited! The entire time they are performing I am taken in by some of my favorites while constantly imaginating what it will be like meeting my favorite band of all time! They perform all the classics along with a double encore to end the show. As a bonus, they do "Jesus On The Radio" (Unplugged) and with special guest Brett Dennen! (Watch below!) The wait after the show is only 15 minutes but it feels like 15 hours! I can't contain myself! We are led backstage and the guys are everything I pictured--and more! Brian keeps joking around by trying to cough and get his voice back. Ryan and I talk about the Lost and Gone Forever 10th Anniversary Shirt I am wearing (he designed it). Adam hears me yack on and on about how monumental the music has been in my life and Luke tells me about his "lucky beanie." At the after-after show I also re-meet the percussionist Matthew Frankel, of the upcoming band Lady Danville (who had toured with Guster on a previous tour). I get a picture and autograph from each and every celebrity I meet. Even though I paid 90 MangoUnits for the donated goods, there is no price I wouldn't pay to meet them all over again.
"Jesus On The Radio" by Guster with Brett Dennen
Steve with new member Luke Reynolds
Steve with Matthew Frankel*
Steve with Ryan outside a stage door
Steve with Adam Gardner
Brian and Luke pigging out
on some popcorn
Adam after a sick trumpet solo
Ryan with a giant sphere over his
head with a built in mic
*Just to clarify, Matthew Frankel is a member of Lady Danville
*Chomp Chommmp Chommp* This sweet and spicy treat is like no other! Other ginger chews are either fake or too strong for my taste. Chives Mango Ginger Chews perfectly combines the sweet and juicy mango flavors with some small subatomic spiciness and adds in a chew that might get stuck in your teeth if you enjoy this treat too fast! This chewy pleasure also has a bonus medicinal property of aiding digestion (from the ginger). Grab it quickly because they are on sale for only 70 MangoUnits!
I totally agree with Saul when he screams this iconic phrase from Pineapple Express: "Fuck the po-lice...." I saw three tickets given out in under 30 minutes in Prague, Czech Republic. The phrase really hit home in that moment has had a very profound effect on me. I will probably be arrested and fined 45 MangoUnits for posting this when I return to this country but I thank goodness live in the U.S.... Go 1st Amendment Rights!
An awesome beatboxer fined after finishing a performance
This delicious fruity blend is a must have for any mango lover! A blend of real mango, ice, and a low-fat yogurt makes me feel good when I decide to treat myself to this! It is a pretty cheap item as well (as are most things at fast food restaurants) but this drink is fully worth its value plus more. One thing to note however, McDonalds forgot to mention one very special ingredient--75 MangoUnits to make this drink the perfect concoction!
Picture below: An artist's representation of the mistreatment of MangoUnits
Although he may predominantly be an actor, David Shuker also has a secret artistic passion! He is the creator of a website you may or may not have seen called Mushy Tales. It consists of some hilarious cartoons which poke fun at London life and other simple, yet thought provoking ideas. Last we spoke to David, he said he was planning on getting some of the drawings on t-shirts and other merchandise so keep your eye out! Below are some of our favorites!! The artist has signed a 5 year contract for 75 MangoUnits!
(Images reproduced with permission. All images copyright (r) David Shuker)
There are no words that come to mind to even begin describing the moral issues with this picture but I'm gonna show it anyway... The original composer is currently earning 55 MangoUnits in royalties.
