Lonely Forest at the Crocodile Cafe II

I have been up and down I-5 once again this weekend. From midnight bocce ball at Cal Anderson Park to a UCF board meeting to Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (I really enjoyed it, even if they leave you hanging: you had to see that coming, right?) to seeing The Lonely Forest at the Crocodile Cafe. (For other info, music, and show pics and video clips, see my Lonely Forest blog page.) Images (which are clickable for larger versions) and video clips are below, enjoy! If you haven’t heard The Lonely Forest before, check their stuff out, watch a video clip or two (or three or…) and support this talented group! The photo set can also be viewed at Flickr: Lonely Forest at the Crocodile II (the original sizes are there as well).


The Lonely Forest Rockin the Crocodile: John Van Deusen (keys), Braydn Krueger (drums), Tony Ruland (electric guitar), and Eric Sturgeon (Bass).


The Crocodile is a great venue that gets you right close to the stage with great sound quality and volume.


Tony Ruland (left). Tony Ruland, John Van Deusen, and Eric Sturgeon (hiding) (right).


Opium Blues


Tony Ruland and John Van Deusen making their crazy sounds.




Think John enjoys what he does?

I got some pretty good video clips (as for as digital camera clips go). Check out how these guys can rock! [NOTE: LARGE file sizes]:

  • Tooth For Tooth - full, .mpg file, 67.1 MB, 4:55
  • Father and God is Dead - (This was a brilliant combination) partial Father and full God is Dead, .mpg file, 67.9 MB, 4:59
  • Tea of the Scientist, Coffee of the Priest and GiD reprise - full, .mpg, 83.8 MB, 6:09
  • Skeleton Grip - partial, .mpg, 19.6 MB, 1:26
  • Are You Afraid of the World? - full, .mpg, 75.6 MB, 5:32
  • UPDATE: Two videos someone put up on YouTube (not sure how long they will be there): Opium Blues and Are You Afraid of the World?

  • Categories: Meaningful Song, Photoblog
    1. July 11th, 2006 at 17:20 | #1

      I believe the song is called “Tea of the Scientist, Coffee of the Priest” or something like that.

      It was a good show, as expected.

    2. July 11th, 2006 at 20:21 | #2

      Thanks Dave, I appreciate it!

    3. Becky
      July 12th, 2006 at 13:48 | #3

      UCF board meeting?

    4. July 12th, 2006 at 14:38 | #4

      Yeah, it is where the budget is gone over and we make sure slacking off is kept to a minimum… ;)

    5. Becky
      July 12th, 2006 at 23:49 | #5

      haha, I didnt know there was such a thing. :)

    6. July 13th, 2006 at 14:31 | #6

      Heh, yep, we are the evil overlords… or something.

    7. Becky
      July 15th, 2006 at 00:48 | #7

      Ah yes… so you’re the one that suggested… :P

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