Friday night, my buddy Ron called me up and said he was in the mood to see some music. I was planning on relaxing at home, but I haven't had a show partner in quite a while, so it didn't take much convincing for me put some shoes on.

We headed to the Radio Room first to say hi to Ziggy before walking down the street to the Soda Bar. He drums for Breaker Breaker One Niner. I'm not a punk fan, but I've been meaning to get him in front of my camera for some time.



It's very british-inspired punk, lots of attitude, but the guys weren't too snotty to smile.







Anyone who has played at the Zombie Lounge, Radio Room, or O'Connells knows Ziggy and his Another Zeke Productions. I've played several shows under his booking, and it's always been a good time. The shows go off without a hitch and he treats the bands with respect. Even when I hadn't seen him in over a year he remembered my name, and he meets a dozen new people every night. He's always able to give a touring band a last-minute slot, as he did this night for a rapping duo out of Minneapolis.



A few years ago, my old rock band was playing at the Zombie Lounge, and we were having a bit of an off night. As soon as we started, my cable started cutting out due to a worn out connector. My bass amp was set up right next to what passed for the Zombie Lounge P.A., so Ziggy ran sound with his left hand while pushing my cable into my amp input with his right hand- for our whole set. That's someone who cares, and I wish there more people in this world like that.

After that show, I got a Mogami cable and never had another problem. A $50 cable is worth it when you know you'll never have to buy another one.