Guitars salvaged from The Dutchman fire. I don’t know about you, but this photo made me cry.

On January 7th, 2009, The Dutchman, long time Seattle rehearsal/recording space burned to the ground. Two months later, the first benefit show for The Dutchman will take place at The Funhouse on March 12th. Taking the stage will be The Zack Static Sect, one of the musical residents of the 103 year old Dutchman reportedly lost everything in the fire. The rest of the night includes, The Pleasure Elite, LD & Her Pretty, Pretties and Witchburn (!). Another benefit for Gary Mula (owner and resident of The Dutchman) is in the works for later on this year at Neumo’s. Mula’s cat, Jules, died in the fire.

If you can make a donation to The Dutchman Fund, click here. If you’re a local artist, musician or in a position to donate an item or your time to an upcoming silent auction or event for The Dutchman, click here.

Thanks to LP for the link.

Geraldo Rivera almost gets Bill O’Rielly’s head to explode. Almost is not good enough…

Ronald Reagan’s widow, Nancy Reagan, released a statement of support to President Barack Obama who today officially lifted the restrictions on stem cell research. Said the 88 year old Reagan:

These new rules will now make it possible for scientists to move forward. I urge researchers to make use of the opportunities that are available to them and to do all they can to fulfill the promise that stem cell research offers.

True story. A friend of mine, who was told they only had four months to live following a grave cancer diagnosis, is alive today because of stem cell research. Today, my friend continues to make his living by bringing babies into the world. At first, the fact that his life was saved by stem cells might sound like some sort of ironic twist.  But, as it turns out, it’s not ironic at all.

Tommy can you hear me? Are you going to eat those fries…?

Two fan sites, My GNR Forums and Here Today Gone To Hell have set up forums where you can ask Tommy Stinson and the other members of G ‘n’ R questions. You can also ask Axl a question here but I wouldn’t hold my breath waiting for a response. It might take 17 years a while.

Homotrooper by Suckadelic. Made in the New York, U.S.A. America, FUCK YEAH!

Suckadelic’s Homotrooper (and his pink super-sized codpiece) is too awesome for words. The Homotrooper joins intergalactic DJ, Suck Lord 669, Suck Lord 69 and Suck Lord 60 as the fourth action figure in The Gay Empire Series. Many of the Suckadelic’s action figures are made in super limited quantities (only 20 Suck Lord 660’s were ever made) so if you just can’t live without your very own Homotrooper, get one now.