Not even 24 hours after Senator Ted Kennedy called Iraq "George Bush' s Vietnam" than a major setback for U.S. troops in Fallujah and new reports of nine americans missing as of this morning (4/12/04), makes the Crazy Pinoys wonder if Kennedy is a genius! Take away communism and add oil instead.......what do you get?

In Crazy Pinoy news we're in recovery from parties and new players in our home market of Seattle and beyond. First, the Noc On Wood Records Studio opening and concert two nights later with 8ball / MJG set the tone for what's coming to this region. They have definately set the new standard for music business on westcoast / Northwest coast and are inviting all to be a part of it. Don't think the bar and performance space is just for their use, it's available for your private functions as well. With recording capability from the stage, artists can do live albums too! Contact Elliot at Noc On Wood Records for more information (206 262 0400). And it was great seeing national music Industry in Seattle courtesy of T. Wood Jr. The Wonder Twinz, Moetown (Atlanta), UGK alumni, EA Sports reps were just some of the tastemakers in town that weekend.

EA Sports delivers again with Fight Night 2004. Adrian Ross (Cincinnati Bengals) seemed excited to get his copy at the Adia Barnes (Seattle Storm and AdiaBarnes.Org) charity event she hosted and so will you. We also hear NBA Ballers is an insane video game too, look for it.

Another Northwest project is headed for "classic" status in my book. It's Mr. Cinatra, a cornerstone of Seattle's regional tastemakers pool. Entitled It's Official,,,,,, well, it is! We are also very proud of efforts we're seeing by people who really need the marketplace to get to know them better. WayOut Records, Livio (Pak One Ent. and Funk Daddy rep), Ocean Records and their project, Inde Sessions, Ramos Records and Pop Du Rilla are just a few examples. Check it out and see if you agree.

Who was that MC meeting with Dr. Dre at Ruth Chris Steakhouse in Bellevue Washington, two weeks ago? I can't call it.

Be sure to get with Trae Smith and B Mello regarding the resurrection of Point Blank Promotions. They are baaaaack and better than ever. And if you can keep up with all the changes up here in the 206 you are doing well!

BUZZ FOR APRIL: Ambrose Hotel (Santa Monica), Brad Pitt/Jennifer Aniston move to the Northwest, Ramos Records distribution deal, new club purchase from Rainier Brewey building (Seattle), Club Cobalt opening (NY), Ritz Carlton opening (South Beach), Impact Awards for Grammy Association (Seattle), East Harlem (NY), Usher, Taste Of Washington Event (Seattle), DJ Scorpio (Atlanta).

WANKSTER OF THE MONTH: Advertising and infomercials about metal detectors and Ebay!

IT'S SHOUTFUL: Jared the Phaeton rep at VW, the staff at Jillian's Seattle, DJ D Doxxx, Amir at Pakpros, Spaceman Patterson, James Brown, Guy at ARS Records, DJ Earthquake, Big Lo ("Seattle's Biggest Sports Fan"), Presidential Limousine Service (Seattle), Karleen and staff at Seahawk Stadium.

Gene Dexter, urban landscape artist
CrazyPinoy.com