Schmootzi the Clod and Meshugunah Joe of God’s Favorite Beefcake murdered @ Stl's Cafe Racer (photo)
Photo taken 9 yrs ago when we first met them busking in Pike Place Market.
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Schmootzi the Clod and Meshugunah Joe of Gods Favorite Beefcake murdered Wednesday at Seattles Cafe Racer
Today some random lunatic walked through the front door of the Cafe Racer in Seattle and shot five people. Two of those people were Drew Schmootzi Keriakedes and Meshugunah Joe Albanese, two great musicians and songwriters whose Work has been profoundly influential in the bohemian revival, and I suppose its a death that would have been to their liking. I wouldnt mind it myself some days it feels like that old hail of bullets cant come soon enough. Some days I hope they give me just a little while longer.
Joe was a quiet, thoughtful man. He played the hell out of his bass in Circus Contraption , The Moonpenny Opera , Gods Favorite Beefcake , and numerous other projects; and thats about all I know about him. People loved Joe.
Schmootzi was something to behold. If youve ever heard Circus Contraption, or if you were fortunate enough to see them perform in person, then you know Drew. There was Armitage Shanks, the mannered and theatrical baritone who served as the ringmaster and frontman of the ensemble; but Schmootzi was equally prominent both as a lead vocalist and as an onstage personality. During their celebrated run off-off-Broadway in 2005, reviewers would inevitably speak of the authentic degeneracy and creepiness of the band; and I think most would agree that this reflects Schmootzis part of the fun....(more @ link)