tales from the lamp

Oh No You Didn't

2008-05-16T09:17:00.000-07:00

Hate to get all ghetto here but I had an "ohnoyoudidn't" moment last night and I had to share.

It was super busy at the Lamp last night. My friend was there with a bunch of school friends (they are all in the MBA program at SDSU and finished their last final last night.) So the list was seriously out of control. But I'm me and you know Eric is gonna take care of me, right? Right. So someone sang the song I was planning to sing so I went back up there to change what I had put up. And this chick would not give me the list. I'm like "I just have to change my song." And she was seriously ornery with me and told me that I was being a bish. Cue...

"ohnoyoudidn't"

So I told her that I was sober and she was drunk and if she knew what was good for her, she'd leave me alone. Then as I walked past my friend, I told him - is that your friend over there? Because she is being a beyotch. And walked away.

Oh, and I did get to sing. Score one for the longtime bar patron over drunk stupid amateur bishes any day.

Russ-A-Palooza 2008

2008-05-15T15:06:00.000-07:00

Oh yeah, Russ is having a birthday and we're having a party. If you're signed up as a friend for the Devlin Jones band - the details are in the blog. (It's not available for public viewing since there is an address there.)

If you need more info - leave contact deets in comments and I will get back to you.

Crazy Cool

2008-04-15T04:59:00.000-07:00

Sunday has been the best night for karaoke for a long time now. Mostly because of the rock kids. But yeah, this Sunday, I was so impressed by Jared. He freaking did Savage Garden's "Truly Madly Deeply" but had Mitchell speed it up so it was all punk rock. Mad props!

Boys from the East Side

2008-01-04T10:09:00.001-08:00

I ducked into the Lamp for a bit last night. Thursday night crowds are always random and last night was no exception. So I was sitting around, minding my business when some dude sits next to me and starts talking me up. He had an accent that I guessed was Philly, but it was actually Jersey. Or Joizey. Haha.

Anyways, he was interesting enough to talk to. We had a whole convo about how East Coast guys are different from the guys out here. Which is a good thing. I honestly don't think I'd ever date someone from here - they've got issues, man.

So, of course, he tries to buy me a drink, but I beg off because I had a bunch to drink earlier and I wasn't staying. Plus, I didn't want him to think I was interested. So I told him that I was taken care of since Russ and Rick were bartending. He backed off a bit, but then he had to bust out his wallet to pay and the dude was rolling with about 2 grand in his wallet. I shit you not.

Anyways, I hope he found some other victim to woo. Because as much as I love my Boys from the East side...an italian dude rolling with 2K at the Lamp is suspect to me. Ya know?

Your Life (and mine) in song

2007-12-31T02:40:00.000-08:00

Singing has always been a way for me to let out my feelings. I'm not one to show emotion, but if you know me, you can tell how I'm feeling by what I am singing. Tonight, I tested my voice with Hole's "Celebrity Skin". That went over well and I knew I could really sing a song that would get out some of my frustrations. And that would be No Doubt's "Don't Speak". Sarah and I talked about how awesome it was for Gwen to write lyrics about her failed relationship with her ex (and bandmate) Tony for all the world to see. Gwen's songs have always been about putting her heart and feelings out there.

So, yeah. I chose that song to sing because that is how I am feeling. And it felt good to sing one like I really meant it and have other people appreciate the intensity of what I was doing.

Don't speak...
I know what you're thinking
And I don't need your reasons.
Don't tell me because it hurts.....

Cougar sighting at the Lamp

2007-10-09T10:15:00.000-07:00

Cougar sightings are quite frequent at the Lamp, but damn if we didn't get a live one last night.

She sicced on the two guys from Georgia (one visiting the one that lives here now.) And then she harassed the nice rock boys in the corner (um, that would be two members of the great local band, Scarlet Symphony plus a couple of their friends).

Hilarity ensued. You missed a good night (including Russ making his way through Muse's "Stockholm Syndrome". Tough song, but by the end, he was golden.)

See you at the Lamp again soon.

Every Day Is Like Sunday

2007-06-04T03:31:00.000-07:00

I haven't been to the Lamp on a Sunday in forever, but it was the place to be after the Morrissey show. Lots of stuff went on, but there is one story that needs to be told for posterity.

I went out for a smoke and when I came back, some lady was in my seat. I politely kicked her out and then got a good look at her. She had a black eye and was all haggard looking. Great, how come I get to deal with the crazies? I pretty much tried to ignore her. She went away for a bit. But not for a good reason. Next thing you know she is over by the pool table and flashing these guys who were taking photos. But that wasn't enough for her. She took off her top, then her wife beater (no bra) and started to really parade the boobs. Now if you know me, I am not one to hate on the flashing, but she really crossed a line there. So I told Russ who promptly kicked her out of the bar.

So she comes back over to where I was at (her backpack was there) and tells this guy standing next to me that she was getting kicked out for flashing but that it was lame because she's a lesbian. So he was joking around and flashed her and then she licked his nipples. EW!!!!

Just another day at the bar, huh????

Pub in the Reader

2007-02-04T20:57:00.000-08:00

If you saw the Reader this week, you know that the Lamp was mentioned in Tin Fork. He called Tina "beautiful". Cool.

Avoid the Clusterf***. I'm Just Saying.

2006-12-26T10:52:00.000-08:00

What the hell was everyone doing in the bar last night? Didn't most people have to work today?

Such.a.clusterf***.

But if you weren't there, you missed a bunch of guys going AC/DC on us. And a certain crazy lady from the circuit was there drunk. She's usually sober and scary as it is without alcohol. Throw in the liquor and that is a sight to behold.

Okay, so speaking of clusterf***s. My birthday is on Friday and there is no doing the Lamp on Friday nights. So we are celebrating early. Say Thursday, 9ish? If you're there you will be subjected to my karaoke lotto. I'm just saying.

San Diego City Beat Readers Love The Lamp

2006-11-11T11:58:00.000-08:00

For the third year in a row, San Diego City Beat's readers chose the Lamp as the Best Karaoke Bar. Well, duh. And a surprise to me was Tom winning the Best Bartender award. Not because he shouldn't win it (I vote for him every year), but because he actually finally won. That's awesome.

So...for any of you still reading this thing....best Tommy story in comments. Or should we even go there? I have plenty of those stories, but I'd have to say my fave moments are when he gets up there to sing. When he channels Mick Jagger it is a great night indeed.

A Lamp Photo Essay

2006-10-09T02:01:00.000-07:00

I busted out the camera tonight....

Tommy and Boytoy...just like old times.

The Rock Kids Rule Sunday Nights

Striking Poses

Russ...nuff said.

Isn't Mitchell's girl the cutest thing?

Even cuter when she sings.

Hope everyone had a great night!

Old School Post

2006-08-22T10:25:00.000-07:00

It's been a while since I did a category post...so here I am going old school on you....

Why Did You Sing That?
Lance did Creed's "With Arms Wide Open"

which leads us to...
Quote of the Night:
"This will never run out of suck"
saith Mikey as we all lamented on Lance's poor choice of song selection.

Yawn...Get a New Song
Do I have to hear "The Girl Is Mine" every time DC walks into the Lamp? I think that needs to be added to the list of songs that you must pay everyone a dollar to sing.

Best of the Rest
Um. "Feel Like Making Lunch" anyone? Teehee.

See you again soon. I promise I'll make more of an effort to post here.

Hump Day Show

2006-08-19T19:06:00.000-07:00

Be there or be lame.

You, Immortalized on the Walls of the Lamp

2006-08-12T09:10:00.000-07:00

What, someone still looks at this? Kidding, I know that some of you do and I know I've been super lax with updates. But while you are here, riddle me this...

P.S. I do happen to be responsible for the most current collage and actually started a new one last year but, sadly, it is one of those unfinished projects I have not gotten back to. Oh and if you vote yes, then tell me in comments who you think has to be on the collage. (Yes, yes, all the bartenders and the kj's. Done. Who else?)

Another Show

2006-07-22T00:36:00.000-07:00

The Lamp House Band has another show. Be there or be L7.

Where To Be On Thursday

2006-06-02T13:12:00.000-07:00

Come see the Lamp's house band venture out to play a show at Tio Leo's in Mira Mesa. If you haven't bought a DJB tee, bring an extra 10 spot since we will have them on sale there....(you too can be with the band!)

Poor Neglected Blog

2006-06-01T10:12:00.000-07:00

I know, this blog has been so neglected as of late. Sorry. But I did have to post this awesome picture:

And also remind you of the next Devlin Jones Band show. It is next week, June 8th at Tio Leo's in Mira Mesa.

I'll post the flyer later.

Train Wreck Factor

2006-03-21T09:42:00.000-08:00

There are times when you walk into the Lamp and you know you should leave, but you just can't...the whole train wreck factor is way too appealing to give up.

Last night was one of those nights. There was the stoned dude singing Sublime, the country dude that we all just wanted to go away, the completely vacuous karaoke circuit regular who is way less talented than she thinks she is, the dude with the hat that got felt up by a dude that was completely drunk and almost got 86'd....

You get the picture. So I will leave you guys with the quote of the night, which I will totally take credit for...

"this is a good bar to make some mistakes in...."

Drama @ the Lamplighter

2006-03-13T03:46:00.000-08:00

Ok... so I was looking forward to going to the Lamp tonight... it was the first Sunday in a looong time that I could actually drink because it is Spring Break this week = no school for Alysse tomorrow.

Everything was going good, everyone was getting their drink on and I was drinking my fair share as was planned.

Then as I finally got Russ to sing Maroon 5's "This Love" ( which he hasn't in forever), some bitches decide to have a fight, Pete flies over the bar to break it up and Russ stopes mid-song to help as well...

Then the fight continues outside.... one thing leads to another, one bitch gets in her car to speed off and another girl decided to get a picture of her licence plate while the car is waiting @ the light. This ends up with the girl in the car speeding down the wrong side of the road, almost hitting 3 people and many a parked car in the process.

Cops were called, statements were taken, and the night turned out to be an overall buzzkill for many...

Have to say the best song of the night though was the 1/3 of the song Russ got to sing... will have to get him to finish next week...

Alysse

P.S. Thinking of a do-over night tomorrow... if not I have Friday, my 2nd favorite holiday of the year...

Devlin Jones Band Debut

2006-02-28T08:22:00.000-08:00

Thanks to all that came out to support the debut of the Devlin Jones Band. Nice to see the glitterati braving the rain to support our boys, Russ, Baker, and Roger.

A few photos from the show have been added to Flickr...click on the images in the side bar to check them.

See you guys soon!!!

DJB LIVE at the Lamp on Monday

2006-02-23T16:39:00.000-08:00

If you haven't heard already... Russ and his band will be playing at the Lamp on Monday, February 27th.

Be there or be L7.

Priceless

2006-01-16T07:55:00.000-08:00

A full house last night since it was a holiday for most today. And while I almost regretted coming in, it was worth it just to hear this quote...

"I want something good that doesn't taste like alcohol."

P.S. You guys picked a bunch of good songs last night...Roger has found an instant classic with Beck's "Girl". Randy rocking the Killers "All These Things I've Done" also sticks out. And thanks for cheering me on during "Helena". So long and good night indeed....

Happy birthday, Eric Baker

2006-01-10T02:21:00.000-08:00

I was a bit too late at the Lamp, and I'm guessing Eric doesn't even remember that I was there. But I was, dammit. It got kind of silly at the end, with random karaoke (just punch some numbers and see what happens), and impromptu harmony. I still think it sounded alright. Anyway, happy birthday to a great guy and an amusing karaoke DJ.

Thanks for the memories

2005-12-31T08:14:00.000-08:00

Big hugs to everyone that celebrated the bday with me. I really tried to post something yesterday, but I wasn't even remotely human until about 2pm.

Now who complained about their song they had to sing??? I don't remember.

Anyways, Happy New Year to all. Be safe tonight.

Happy Birthday to Lyn!

2005-12-30T18:55:00.000-08:00

How much fun did everybody have last night at Lyn's big birthday celebration? Lots of great food, provided by the birthday girl herself, definitely started the evening off right. Did I mention that petit fours are genious? With all the well-wishers and good friends hanging out, I was already having fun by 8 PM. Plus, that's the first time I was ever at Lamp early enough to avail myself of the reduced prices. Kira's prediction was pretty much on the mark, and Lyn was well into the birthday zone by 9. She exercised the birthday prerogative by signing people up to sing things (ALMOST nobody complained!), and I returned the favor later on. At midnight, the birthday baton was handed over to Geoff with a round of shots. Overall, a very crazy, memorable evening (for those of us who can remember it!).

Roger

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