The Sad But True Story Of Bird And Macdonald April 14, 2006 07:36

By 1980, Bird & Macdonald were well on their way to being a unique comedy act. Combining music with a very sick sense of humor, their parodies and rap songs were played by radio celebrities like Dr. Demento and Dave Pratt. Their "Candy Wrapper" song hit the charts just in time for the Hershey Candy Company to sue them in Federal Court for trademark infringement. Their "Fish Rap" was borrowed by another comedian and turned into the hit novelty song "The Wet Dream."

Dave Pratt of KUPD in Arizona locked himself in the studio and played "Candy Wrapper" 99 times in a row and was later called to Washington to apologize to the FCC. "Shotgun" Tom Kelly of KGB in San Diego played the same song and received the largest fine in radio history (probably only topped recently by shock-jock Howard Stern).

Always a day late and a dollar short, Bird and Macdonald fizzled out after a ten year partnership leaving behind disappointed fans, a pending movie deal and a number of groupies with an assortment of exotic and mysterious diseases. Bird pursued an acting career but never landed "the big part." Macdonald lost most of his hair and has a really big part. They broke up a year before the comedy boom of the early 90's. Bird & Macdonald were before their time.

Bob Tyler

Wayne Faust Schedule Update 4/10/06 April 10, 2006 20:47

 
Wayne Faust Schedule Update 4/10/06
April 10, 2006 20:47

Thanks to everyone who helped make the past ski season one of the best ever.
The snow was great, the crowds were great, the new chairlift at Breckenridge was great (it goes up to 12,800 feet) and as always, Bald Guys were great.

I'm back at Sloppy Joe's in Key West in May, along with another show in Dunedin at Flanagan's, which is near Tampa Bay, so I really look forward to getting back down there. I'm also at a brand new place in Wiggins, Colorado in April and May, and back in Columbus, Nebraska in April. Stay tuned for details about more shows this spring and summer.
I hope to see you soon!

Wayne

The Bucksnort Saloon
Sphinx Park, Colorado (303) 838-0284
From Denver, take 285 into the mountains. Go left at Shafer's Crossing and experience the 7-mile gravel road to the Bucksnort.
Worth the trip, and you want to try and arrive early!
All Saturday nights - Showtime 8 PM
April 22nd
May 20th
July 1st
August 5th
September 9th
October 7th
November 4th (Annual Birthday Show!)
December 2nd (Annual Christmas Show!)

NEW!
Friday, April 21st 8 PM
Zeppelin's Pub and Sports Bar
217 Main St - Wiggins, Colorado 970-483-7224
This is a brand new place for Wayne. It's located about 65 miles from Denver off I-76, exit 64.
Even Mick Jagger never got to play in Wiggins!

Just added!
Wednesday April 26th 8 PM
Little Bo's
3200 23rd St.
Columbus, Nebraska
(402) 563-3313

Wayne played here several times in the past few years. It's a great, rowdy club, that really likes their comedy.
Expect a lot of funny songs and some of Wayne's patented spontaneity

Saturday, April 29th - Private Show - New Orleans, Louisiana

Wednesday May 3rd 8 PM
Flanagan's Irish Pub
465 Main St
Dunedin, Florida
727-736-4994
www.flanagansirishpub.net

Wayne was here last spring for a show and had a great time, thanks to Wayne's Tampa Bay-area fans.
It's an intimate, warm kind of place - like you'd expect from a genuine Irish pub!

Friday through Sunday May 5-7
Friday 3:30-7:30 PM Note time change
Saturday and Sunday 5:30-9:30 PM
Sloppy Joe's
201 N Duvall St
Key West, Florida
www.sloppyjoes.com

Wayne returns to the legendary Sloppy Joe's for a big weekend in the spring.
Mark your calendars for this one and come down to the Keys for a cool rum runner and a great show!

NEW!
Friday, May 19th 8 PM
Zeppelin's Pub and Sports Bar
217 Main St - Wiggins, Colorado 970-483-7224
This is a brand new place for Wayne. It's located about 65 miles from Denver off I-76, exit 64.
Even Billy Joel never got to play in Wiggins!

Saturday, May 20th 8 PM
The Bucksnort Saloon
Sphinx Park, Colorado (303) 838-0284
From Denver, take 285 into the mountains. Go left at Shafer's Crossing and experience the 7-mile gravel road to the Bucksnort.
Worth the trip, and you want to try and arrive early!

Wednesday, June 21st - Private kids' show - Indian Hills, Colorado

Saturday, July 1st 8 PM
The Bucksnort Saloon
Sphinx Park, Colorado (303) 838-0284
From Denver, take 285 into the mountains. Go left at Shafer's Crossing and experience the 7-mile gravel road to the Bucksnort.
Worth the trip, and you want to try and arrive early!

Tuesday, July 4th - Private kids' show - Indian Hills, Colorado

Into the future....

Saturday, November 11th
Wayne's Annual Concert At Rob Roy!
Tickets go on sale after September 1st.
Stay tuned for details

For more info on any of this, e-mail me at picklehead@picklehead.com, or call 1-800-PICKLE-9
Stay well, God bless, and I hope to see you soon!
Wayne

Wayne Faust - Picklehead Guy
Picklehead Music
1-800-PICKLE-9
PICKLEHEAD@PICKLEHEAD.COM

Hi and welcome to Pickehead Music News! April 3, 2006 19:26

 
Hi and welcome to Pickehead Music News!
April 3, 2006 19:26

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