all is folly

FYI

2008-05-04T08:23:56Z

I love this girl:

I just thought you should know.

GHOSTS I - IV

2008-05-03T05:14:46Z

Look what I found on the door-step when I got home from work today...

#1679/2500

tee hee!

Art show - Wednesday night @ Club HELL

2008-04-29T21:10:49Z

Wednesday, April 30^th!
Art show @ Club Hell

Join us at Club Hell for a night of dancing, drinking and a
group art show featuring work by Larry Holdaway
and Angelina Cardone.

Apr 30th 2008
9pm-2am
21+
$10 cover

FREE
entry before 11pm, when you
mention my name
- Larry Holdaway -
at the door!

FREE
vodka shots before 10pm!

@ the Ivar/facade
6356 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
90028

click here to sign up
for my mailing list!

[Photos from February!]

Noise or Music?

2008-04-24T07:46:58Z

A cellphone pic of Matthew and I recording my new piece at the warehouse last night. The setup is simple: 2 amps, 2 guitars and 1 laptop. The results are amazing.

MP3 here: [ Feedback 11:06 v15 (for 2 guitars), 11m06s, 21MB ]

So here's my question for you all: Is it Noise or is it Music? Personally, I'm firmly on the side of music, but I'd like to see what other people think. Take a listen, and let me know what you think (it has a definite beginning, middle and end... I know how tempting it is to give a quick listen to the beginning and then comment, but you should really listen to the whole thing - it's worth the time, trust me!).

Thanks!

Newsletter - April 2008

2008-04-18T06:46:23Z

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LarryHoldaway.com Mailing List - Newsletter for April 2008
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Hey everyone!

For months now, I've been promising to start up this newsletter, but every
time I would sit down to start, something more pressing would come up,
diverting my time and energy. Enough. Here it is.

The purpose of the newsletter, of course, is to keep you updated in regard
to upcoming shows, events and new artwork. I'd like to make it monthly, but
I wouldn't be surprised if you don't see the next one until June or July.

In this issue:

Upcoming Events
1. Club HELL, April 30th
2. Ooze, April 20th

Recent Art/Performances
1. Robber Barons
2. Feedback 11:06 v13 (for two guitars)

How I waste my time on the Interwebs

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I. Upcoming Events:
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Club HELL, April 30th
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Club HELL is here again! Join us for a night of dancing, drinking and a
group art show featuring work by Larry Holdaway, Angelina Cardone and many
others.

Apr 30th 2008 | 9pm-2am | 21+ | $10 cover

FREE entry before 11pm, when you mention my name (Larry Holdaway) at the
door!
FREE vodka shots before 10pm! (while supplies last)

@ the Ivar/facade
6356 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028

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OOZE @ Safari Sams, April 20th
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Come see OOZE, performing with Green Jello, Suicide Holiday, Rosemary's
Billy Goat, Joe & the Chicken Heads, and Ten Count Junky. I don't have
anything to do with this show, but the guys in Ooze are good friends - AND
THEY KICK ASS!

Apr 20th 2008 | 8pm-2pm | All Ages | $5 cover

@ Safari Sams
5214 W. Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90027

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II. Recent Art/Performances
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Robber Barons
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I created a new, composite image of 55 executive officers from Exxon Mobil,
Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Valero Energy and Marathon Oil - the top five U.S.
oil companies according to the 2007, Fortune 500 list of America's largest
corporations. After seeing their faces on the news a few weeks ago, I
wondered what they looked like collectively.

Now, if only *I* could figure out how to generate $82,885,000,000 in
profits...

See the image here:
http://www.bluestarfolly.com/rant/articles/2008/0405.html

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Feedback 11:06 v13 (for two guitars)
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Once upon a time, I fancied myself something of a musician. Recently, the
urge to make loud, bizarre noise has retaken me. In this piece, my intent
was to explore sound as a physical (almost sculptural) presence. I wanted
to feel it on my skin and in my lungs, to bathe in it, to drown.

Two guitars, two 100W amps, one laptop and a handful of the coolest people
on the planet. As good as this video clip is, you *really* had to be there:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YL71ZZ0Jyic

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III. How I waste my time on the Interwebs
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http://www.myspace.com/witchlars
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Larry-P-Holdaway/22709715173
http://witchlars.livejournal.com/

If you too, waste your life in one of these Interweb corners, feel free to
add me!

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Thanks for your time!
Larry Holdaway
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Sign up here:
http://larryholdaway.com/mailman/listinfo/art_updates_larryholdaway.com

LOUD NOISE makes me HAPPY!

2008-04-17T06:57:22Z

YouTube video of my piece "Feedback 11:06 v13 (for two guitars)" - performed at CalArts on Tuesday night.

Originally, we were scheduled to perform in the Main Gallery. Due to circumstances outside of my control, the Main Gallery was unavailable (more precisely, the piece is so loud that it would have disturbed the performances going on in the Mod. Theater and in the R.O.D.). This led us (eventually) to the sub-level, where (after a minor interruption by security), I was able to perform the piece.

Thanks to everyone who stuck around, you guys rock! Special thanks to Ben, Chadman and Matthew for providing the additional gear.

p.s. - CLICK ME FOR THE NOISE!

Performance - this Tuesday night!

2008-04-13T09:00:10Z

Hey everyone,

I'll be performing a piece of experimental music this Tuesday night at CalArts. The event is called Sounding Out and starts at 10pm in the Main Gallery.

Directions HERE.

Hope to see you there... oh and BRING YOUR EAR-PLUGS!

Robber Barons?

2008-04-06T07:04:18Z

This is a composite image of 55 executive officers from Exxon Mobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Valero Energy and Marathon Oil - the top five U.S. oil companies according to the 2007, Fortune 500 list of America's largest corporations. After seeing their faces on the news all week, I wondered what they looked like collectively.

Now, if only *I* could figure out how to generate $82,885,000,000 in profits...

Build the Robots

2008-04-03T06:19:37Z

Construction on my robot arm is progressing well, don't you think?

Cry wolf?

2008-04-02T07:24:06Z

(via http://www.gapingvoid.com/)

This caught my eye the other day. It resonates nicely with voices in my head.

time to get off my ass...

2008-03-30T08:55:16Z

Have you been half asleep, or have you heard voices?
I've heard them calling my name.

Is this the sweet sound, that calls the young sailor?
The voice must be one and the same.

I've heard it too many times to ignore it,
it's something that I'm supposed to be...

...time to get off my ass.

YouTube video from the Rainforest installation...

2008-03-24T08:31:35Z

This is a short video from the group sound-art installation that we did at CalArts last week. The "wing" is my contribution.

My drink is BIGGER than your drink...

2008-03-23T09:31:08Z

They were giving this away outside the cafeteria at school on Thursday:

So... what kind of mixed drinks can we come up with?

One week from TONIGHT!

2008-03-20T06:37:46Z

Wednesday, March 26^th!
Art show @ Club Hell

Join us at Club Hell for a night of dancing, drinking and a
group art show featuring work by Larry Holdaway
and NEW PAINTINGS by Angelina Cardone [g0thc0mic]

Mar 26th 2008
9pm-2am
21+
$10 cover

FREE
entry before 11pm, when you
mention my name
- Larry Holdaway -
at the door!

FREE
vodka shots before 10pm!

@ the Ivar/facade
6356 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
90028

click here to sign up
for my mailing list!

Next artshow: March 26th @ Club HELL

2008-03-16T03:09:40Z

Wednesday, March 26th!
Art show @ Club Hell

Join us at Club Hell for a night of dancing, drinking and a
group art show featuring work by Larry Holdaway
and NEW PAINTINGS by
Angelina Cardone [g0thc0mic]

Mar 26th 2008 | 9pm-2am
21+ | $10 cover

FREE
entry before 11pm, when you
mention my name
- Larry Holdaway -
at the door!

FREE
vodka shots before 10pm!

@ the Ivar/facade
6356 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
90028

click here to sign up
for my mailing list!

Tonight! My art @ Club HELL!

2008-02-27T19:02:51Z

Tonight!!!
Art show @ Club Hell

Join me at Club Hell for a night of dancing, drinking and a
group art show featuring NEW work by Larry Holdaway.

Feb 27rd 2008
9pm-2am
21+
$10 cover

FREE
entry before 11pm, when you
mention my name
- Larry Holdaway -
at the door!

FREE
vodka shots before 10pm!

@ the Ivar/facade
6356 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
90028

Free vodka, no cover and half-naked, dancing bodies...

2008-02-25T10:44:44Z

Wednesday, Feb. 27th!
Art show @ Club Hell

Join me at Club Hell for a night of dancing, drinking and a
group art show featuring NEW work by Larry Holdaway.

Feb 27rd 2008
9pm-2am
21+
$10 cover

FREE
entry before 11pm, when you
mention my name at the door!

FREE
vodka shots before 10pm!

@ the Ivar/facade
6356 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
90028

Thanks everyone!

2008-01-24T20:09:00Z

Thanks everyone for braving the rain and coming out the the show last night! It is gratifying to see so much genuine appreciation for my artwork. I made great new friends and got to spend quality time with quality people. Thank you especially to Matthew, Kate, Jazmin, Seth, Lavine, Brooke, Kat, Erin, Fin, and Omen for your endless support. And of course, my infinite and eternal thanks to my dearest Angelina - without you, my life would be a senseless void.

On the topic of my beautiful wife: she will be showing some of her paintings with me, tomorrow night at Release the Bats. Almost all of the work she will be showing is brand-spanking-new... never seen by the public. Don't miss your chance to see her work in person! (Oh, and I'll be there too, with some of my work as well.)

Tomorrow Night
Art show @ Release the Bats

Join us at SoCal's legendary Goth/Deathrock nightclub, Release the Bats
for a night of dancing, drinking and a joint art show featuring work by
Angelina Cardone and Larry Holdaway.

Jan 25th. 2008
9pm-2am 21+ $5 cover

@ Que Sera
1923 E. 7th St.
Long Beach, CA
90803

Friday Night!

2008-01-23T21:28:41Z

This Friday Night
Art show @ Release the Bats

Join us at SoCal's legendary Goth/Deathrock nightclub, Release the Bats
for a night of dancing, drinking and a joint art show featuring work by
Angelina Cardone and Larry Holdaway.

Jan 25th. 2008
9pm-2am 21+ $5 cover

@ Que Sera
1923 E. 7th St.
Long Beach, CA
90803

Tonight, we dance in HELL!

2008-01-23T19:01:50Z

Tonight!

Art show @ Club Hell

Join me at Club Hell for a night of dancing, drinking and a
group art show featuring work by Larry Holdaway.

Jan 23rd 2008
9pm-2am 21+ $10 cover

FREE
entry before 11pm, when you
mention my name at the door!

FREE
vodka shots before 10pm!

@ the Ivar
6356 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
90028

Friday Night!!!

2008-01-22T02:23:38Z

Join us on Friday!

2008-01-19T19:37:11Z

Angie's birthday celebration is @ Malediction!

2008-01-19T19:17:48Z

Hey!!!

We're celebrating Angie's (g0thc0mic) birthday at Malediction Society this Sunday night!

Come on out and show some love for my beautiful, talented wife!

ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT!

2008-01-18T23:05:40Z

Art show @ Release the Bats

Join us at SoCal's legendary Goth/Deathrock nightclub, Release the Bats
for a night of dancing, drinking and a joint art show featuring work by
Angelina Cardone and Larry Holdaway.

Jan 25th. 2008
9pm-2am 21+ $5 cover

@ Que Sera
1923 E. 7th St.
Long Beach, CA
90803

You had better come to Bats this month! (damnit!)

2008-01-17T18:38:27Z