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"Distortion" Music Video!

Chonk B'donk — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:00:42 GMT

The "Distortion" music video!

"Distortion" Still Shots!

Chonk McBobbems — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:13:16 GMT

Here are a few still shots from the forthcoming cosmic dickslap of a music video, "Distortion." Click on a picture for a bigger view:

Distorted Whiskey Dream

Chonk — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:45:33 GMT

Yo yo suckaz! Long time no post. I just wanted to post a little update entry, since it's been a while. It looks like I should be finishing up the "Distortion" video in the next two or three weeks. I'm hoping to have it done in time for Halloween, since it's a pretty horrific video. I'm really excited about it. It's going to blow faces off of people's skulls.

In the meantime, here's a song I wrote and recorded this weekend. It's called "Boggled Whiskey Dream":

August Update - Wrapping Up the Shoot

CHonK McBobbemS — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 07:58:47 GMT

08.06.08 – The "Distortion" video is coming along nicely. Just about finished shooting all of the animated sequences, which means it's almost time to dive full force into editing mode. Expect to see it finished some time around late September.

In other news, I scored this cool kid's organ from 1959. It's an Audion Organ Key Selector, and it's fun as hell to play with.

Watch it Now: July 4th with BUBBLE TROUBLE & Dr. Demento

Chonk — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:39:53 GMT

07.10.08 – Here is a video I editted together of the Independence Day show at The Real UHF. Hosted by none other than the legendary Dr. Demento. Mel, Billy, and I got together 3 songs, and drove down to LA from Berkeley for the weekend. The rest of the band is playing with us for the first time on stage. The result was silly, sloppy, chaotic, and a whole lotta fun! Enjoy.

July 4, 2008 - BUBBLE TROUBLE!!!

4th of July with Bubble Trouble and Dr. Demento

Chonk — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:22:44 GMT

The show was great! Thanks to everyone who came out and participated - especially naked guy in a monkey mask. And ESPECIALLY Zack Wolk for throwing a fuggin' awesome show! I'm editing together a video of our set, which I'll be posting probably today or tomorrow-ish. In the meantime, here's a picture of me and Dr. Demento (!!!):

Show Update and Animation Stills

Chonk — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:37:16 GMT

Exciting news: Zack called me up this morning and told me that the 4th of July Neil Hamburger show is going to be hosted by none other than the infamous Dr. Demento! We also have added a drummer to our band for the evening (we're tentatively named Bubble Trouble), also courtesy of the Wolkster. His name is BARS. Thanks Zack!

In other news, I've continued working on the animation for the Distortion video. Here are some shots from tonight:

Sends a chill down the ol' spinebone, don't it?

4th of July Show at THE REAL UHF!

Chonk — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:22:23 GMT

On the evening of July 4th, I am playing a show with my friends Eliot, Billy, and Melanie at Zack Wolk's studio in Hollywood, The Real UHF. We will be one of several bands opening up for America's Funny Man, Neil Hamburger, who will be performing his new country album in its entirety with his band. It's gonna be a heluva party.

Other bands inlclude ANAMANAguchi, Hawnay Troof, and Count Smokula. Seats are limited, so if you would like to reserve a spot, E-mail the Wolk Man himself at Zack@ZackWolk.com as soon as possible!

Click the picture below for a full-sized view:

Distortion Music Video: Coming Soon to a Theatre Near You

Chonk — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:08:44 GMT

Last month, Ja$on Bane, and Natalie, and I drove down to L.A. to record the live action portion of the "Distortion" music video in Zack Wolk's TV studio for The Real UHF. A lot of my favorite people showed up to participate, and it was like a 13-hour-long party of flavor in the studio's mouth. Here are some digital photographs of said event:

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Bowler Monkey Resurrection

Chonk — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 07:50:04 GMT

A broken primate gets his shit together. This is an animation I did for the upcoming Distortion music video.

Flickering Faith

Chonkl — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 07:44:59 GMT

Crackle in the Spackle (version Greg-Point-O)

Chonk — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:33:58 GMT

My brother Greg spent the weekend in Berkeley, and we recorded a remake he wrote of my song "Crackle in the Spackle." This is the first mixdown; it's still a work in progress. I'm gonna add drums and bass to it, but it sounds pretty sweet acoustic too. Not bad for a day's work, that's fer damn shure! Click play to cheggit!

Goodnight Irene

Chonk — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 17:34:06 GMT

I posted a rendition of Leadbelly's "Goodnight Irene," that I recorded with my friends Sara and Chandra. Check it out in the Listen section or by clickin PLAY below.

A New Animation and Coming Face to Funny Face with Moody Rudy!

Chonk — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 17:32:29 GMT
02.09.08 –

Gearing Up Chonk.org

Chonk — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:45:00 GMT

You may notice this site is looking a little different. A major update is underway. Keep checking back for some big updates and new content.

A Little Claymation to Set Your Februrary into Motion (Get It?)

Chonk — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:43:27 GMT

02.02.08 –

End of January Update w/ Some Ear Candy to Make You Feel Dandy in the Panties

Brian Bauer — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:30:59 GMT

01.30.08 – Hey y'all- I posted a couple of new mp3's to the Listen Section- "Wild Ride" and "Trampolines!" Both are more sketches/works in projects than actual songs. I'm actually working on a cooler expanded version of "Wild Ride" right now, which I'll post up here later. I'm probably going to make an animated video for "Trampolines!" some time in the near future. I want to add some trumpets and verses to the song. Anyway, check em out- they're both funky li'l tracks.

I currently piecing together my "new" album WHOAtmeal, which is going to be a collection of songs I've done spanning over several years. I'm finalizing the tracklist and mastering the tracks. I think it's going to end up being a double album. I hope to have a finished project within the the next couple of months. In addition to that, I'm working on an album of newer material. Yes, these are exciting times indeed, my friends.

I updated the Store section. My old demo Ocean Blvd. is out of print now, but you can still purchase a different demo of my music with newer tracks for only $6.00. This will be only available until WHOAtmeal is finished.

In other news, I'm still working on giving chonk.org a facelift, and also on my new band/multi-media project, The Bendable Professionals. Web design is a time-consuming monster, so it's taking a little bit of time. It'll be worth it though, just you wait!

Two-thousand-great (Because it Rhymes with 8)

Chonk — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:05:48 GMT

Greetings fellow 2008-ians! I've got some cool news that I'll be announcing on here soon regarding some Chonk CD's on the horizon. :-O I decided not to use this news page as a blog, like I suggested a couple of entries ago. Instead, I'm going to be firing up a proper, separate, blog page (which will be in journal section, and will replace the current LiveJournal link that is there now). I'll be posting lots of randoms thoughts, pictures and drawings on there, while this News page will just have info on my music/media projects. New musics in the works, expect samples, as well as 3 brand new Chonk CD releasing.... coming soon!

Bloggin' the Contents of My Noggin's Nonsense

Chonk — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 18:48:38 GMT

11.10.07 – I done got myself a job at Rasputin Music in Berkeley! As fun as the rock and roll lifestyle may be (which, for me, involves waking up around 10:30 in the morning, playing guitar, wandering around town hitting burrito joints and coffee houses, recording music, browsing the internet, and, of course, snorting the occasional line off of a groupie's stomache), it doesn't pay the the bills... YET. So, now I have a job at one of the biggest/awesomestest record stores in the area... no complaints there.

In the past couple of weeks, I've been recording/producing songs for my friends. It's been a cool experience/good practice trying to record other people's creations, and attempting to make their visions come to life. I'll post some of that stuff on this site when we have some finished products. By the way, if you make awesome music, live in the bay area, and are interested in having me record you, drop me a line.

I'm working on reformatting this website, and making a lot more awesome, so expect some major updates soon. I'm gonna be reworking the content/format of the store, discography, and photo sections first, since those are all in pretty desperate need of some updatin'.

Also, this News section is going to be updated more frequently. I'm going to be using it as more of a personal/musical blog. You may have noticed the "subscribe to chonk news" and "+ Google" icons at the top of the page. You can use those to subscribe to my RSS Feed. If you don't know what RSS is, I recommend checking it out; it's pretty handy. Basically, you can subscribe to your favorite websites, and have all their updates delivered to you in your RSS Reader (such as Google Reader), saving you the trouble of checking all the sites manually.

That's all for now. I'm really excited for what's to come in the near future both musically and otherwise.

RSS Feed!

Chonk — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 23:52:37 GMT

11.04.07 – I've set up an RSS Feed for chonk.org news. Click on the RSS icon at the top of the page to subscribe!