TIME HUSTLES THOSE WHO WAIT TO DIE

"GET TO THE HIP NOW BABY, 'FORE THE HIP GETS TO YOU"

For anyone who has perused the postings of WinchellWorld, or for anyone who knows me remotely; the subject of music runs deep within my soul and veins. No, I don't play. Being the 5th of five kids put me in an environment where all of my older brothers either played in school band, sang, or did something involved with the instrumentation and performance of music. By the time it got to me, it just wasn't appealing.

But, music WAS appealing to me. Thus, my life has always been vocated somewhere within the entertainment realm, and my love of music runs deep through a vast diversity of aural delights.

With this understanding, one can understand how my soul sparked alight recentlyew with the news that my favorite band of all time, THE CULT, is reforming once again for a North American tour.

All hail THE CULT, keepers of rock's flame of justice and integrity! May THE CULT guide us through periless times of wandering politicians and goonish minions!



My first introduction to THE CULT was seeing this Deep-Purpleishesque band on Saturday Night Live in the early 80's cranking out a different sound from across the ocean in the form of a tune entitled, "She Sells Sanctuary." Little did I know that in just several years, my friends and I would be blinded by THE CULT'S light at Starwood Amphitheatre in Antioch, TN as they opened up for Billy Idol. Little did I know that THE CULT would find a home in my heart providing forgiveness for the sins of listening to crappy music at times, and salvation for my rock and roll soul.

And, little did I know that I would be granted the blessing of seeing THE CULT on numerous occasions in many incarnations throughout their frantic and crazy career.

Well, miracles do continue to happen and we are blessed with another round of Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy's hip-shaking soul waking hurricane blues of salvation again!

I have made arrangements to see THE CULT on March 17th in Chicago. The Cult is playing a solid schedule of U.S. dates throughout early spring, all at intinmate club and theatre settings. If you find yourself down and out and seeking answers, perhaps THE CULT may provide a light and way for you.

"We'll see you in the everlife." -Parting words from Ian Astbury, Sonic Temple Tour, Memphis Tennessee, Mid-South Coliseum, 1990