Posted by The G on May 7, 2012 under Encounters with G | 
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Kelly Ripa and Geoffrey Dicker
One of America’s hottest couples is now even hotter in my book. Talk show queen Kelly Ripa and her husband, actor Mark Consuelos are both fans of Scissor Sisters! I spotted the couple at their show in New York and both Kelly and Mark were super cool. I’ve met the pair before many moons ago in Los Angeles and I am happy to report they are as nice now as they were then! I appreciate that tremendously! Thanks Mark and Kelly, my Scissor brother and Scissor sister! x
Mark Consuelos and Geoffrey Dicker
Posted by The G on May 5, 2012 under Encounters with G |
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Angelo Badalamenti and Geoffrey Dicker
It’s hard to believe that within a matter of months, I have been fortunate enough to meet Twin Peaks creator David Lynch as well as the series music composer Angelo Badalamenti! (Of course, if you are a regular reader – and I thank you for your patronage – you know this crazy stuff happens to me all the time). I was at another event, not related to Twin Peaks whatsoever, when someone I was chatting with pointed out Mr. Badalamente to me. He was super cool and I got to tell him how much I love his music. Once my flash went off, a few people nearby asked who he was and he said “I write music for David Lynch films.” That moment was priceless, according2g as well as this photo above which I am psyched about having! Thanks again Angelo!
Posted by The G on May 3, 2012 under Encounters with G |
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Dave Matthews and Geoffrey Dicker
You gotta love being flexible! I was on my way to a completely different event, when I got a phone call that Dave Matthews was right down the street from where I happened to be. I decided to check out the situation as any good investigative reporter would and BAM – the tip was correct. “Uncle Dave,” as the autograph hounds waiting to meet him called him, was so very nice. He signed autographs in spite of being swarmed by fans. Thanks Dave! It was really great to meet you!
Posted by The G on April 28, 2012 under Encounters with G, G Reviews |
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Willis Earl Beal
Willis Earl Beal had me at his opening line, “I am gonna sing you some songs and then I am gonna get off the Goddamned stage!” Chicago native Willis Earl Beal opened for Britsh rock band Wu Lyf at New York’s Bowery Ballroom on April 27, 2012, and it was one of those cases for me where the opening act blew away the headliner. If you don’t know Willis Earl Beal, get to know him. He’s a born performer and for the duration of his hour long set, he sang like a man possessed! Think of the vocals of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins’ “I Put A Spell on You” and add a whole lot of soul with an addictively entertaining stage presence and you’ve got Willis Earl Beal.
Willis Earl Beal
His debut album “Acoustamatic Society” comes in a DVD-sized package that includes a slip case and a book filled with illustrations and text from Beal and when I asked him about the cool packaging after the show, he said that he wanted fans to get the most for their money. Beal is also infamous for not being on-line and in fact, at the merch table, they were handing out postcards with Willis’ phone number and if you call him, he will sing you a song! The post card also offers that if you send him a letter, he will draw you a picture and mail it back to you. Guess who is totally going to do that?!
Willis Earl Beal
It was really hard to top Willis Earl Beal’s set as well as the great experience I had chatting with him, so I ducked out early from Wu Lyf’s (pronounced “Woo Life”) set, but since the lead singer is super cute, here’s a photo for you, my dear readers.
Ellery James Roberts of Wu Lyf
Willis Earl Beal and Geoffrey Dicker. Photo by Willis' friend
It was really great chatting with you Willis, and we’ll be speaking on the phone soon! 
Tags: 2012, April 27, Bowery Ballroom, Ellery James Roberts, Geoffrey Dicker, Lead Singer, New York, Photo, Review, Willis Earl Beal, Wu Life
Posted by The G on April 27, 2012 under Encounters with G |
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Chris Hemsworth and Geoffrey Dicker
In another one of my epic and unplanned adventures, chance brought me to the Ed Sullivan Theater where the David Letterman show tapes. I was in the area for a completely different reason (and that mission was accomplished, thanks for asking!), when I saw that a taping was getting out. I had time to kill before my next mission so I joined the mob-scene when actor Chris Hemsworth was leaving the studio. Not only is the man drop dead gorgeous, but he was extremely nice too! It was a “Beatle-Mania” kind of situation with security guards, screaming girls, fans, autograph hounds and passers by stopping to gawk at the scene. Regardless, Hemsworth tried to accommodate as many people as possible including me (as you can see above). I did the best I could considering that everyone was trying to get a piece of him (and understandably so!)
Chris Hemsworth
Could be he any hotter? Doubtful, according2g. Thanks so much Chris for really being a cool guy and best of luck for your new movie “The Avengers” which opens in the USA today, April 27, 2012!
Chris Hemsworth signing autographs for fans at the Ed Sullivan Theater.
Tags: 2012, Actor, April 26, Chris Hemsworth, David Letterman, Ed Sullivan Theater, Fans, Geoffrey Dicker, New York, Photo, The Avengers
