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BO JEST AND THE HAPPY CAMPERS

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BO JEST is a name coined by Lawrence Mark to describe himself and his band (the Happy Campers) in 1985. This band was formed after Lawrence Mark had broken his back working construction trying to support his family. It was not long after this tragically heroic situation that his wife divorced him because she could not live with his chronic and severe pain! Haha! It was not a long-lasting band either, but Lawrence Mark kept the name because it is a good description of his life-long philosophy. Lawrence Mark (aka BO JEST) has wandered this great land far and wide for too many years and has had to witness too much and suffer it all with genteel nobility. A lifetime of tears and laughter translates into a myriad of melodies that will be unveiled on these pages in the future. For now, this page will be used to announce upcoming shows in the area surrounding Spread Eagle, Wisconsin, USA.This is the original, true, and definitive "middle of nowhere" that you have heard so much about in the past! Yes, it is THE land of three seasons: JUNE! ...................................................! YIKES !-------------------------------- I RECEIVED THIS MESSAGE FROM MY FRIEND DAVE ATTELL THURSDAY----- See you in Vegas, NYC & KC!‏ From: Dave Attell ([email protected]) Sent: Thu 11/20/08 12:00 AM To: Lawrence Mark - aka - BO JEST---------------------------Hey Lawrence Mark. ----- How's Spread Eagle? ------------------------------Hey ---- just letting you kids know that I'm in Vegas this Saturday at The Comedy Festival. Hope you come out and support live comedy. -------------------I'm also on Myspace and Facebook...------------------------------------------------- -Smiles ATTELL ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------ ____________________________________________________________ _____ PLEASE GO SEE MY FRIEND DAVE ATTELL PERFORM IF YOU CAN AFFORD TO LAUGH YOUR HEAD OFF! ------------------HAHAHA!!!--- I AM A BIG FAN OF DAVE AND HIS SISTER MONICA TOO!----CHECK THE MAGICMAD FAN CLUB WORLDWIDE PAGE! DAVE ATTELL WILL BE APPEARING AT THE FOLLOWING VENUES:: Apr 18 2009 - - - -7:00P - - - - RAM’S HEAD TAVERN BALTIMORE MD - - - - May 8 2009 - - - -7:00P - - - - BREA IMPROV- - - - BREA CA - - - - May 9 2009 - - - -7:00P - - - - BREA IMPROV- - - -BREA CA - - - - ____________________________________________________________ ______ THIS IS AN ARTICLE I RECEIVED FROM MY FRIENDS AT THE SHEPHERD EXPRESS NEWS FROM MILWAUKEE . I MET STEPHEN AND THE 6'RS WHEN I PLAYED AT THE WOODTICK FESTIVAL THE FIRST TIME. (I CAME UP HERE ALL THE WAY FROM TEXAS!!) ALAS, BRIAN WHITENS CHEATED ME HARD AND FAST THE VERY NEXT YEAR. I WILL NEVER PLAY THE WOODTICK FESTIVAL AGAIN. BRIANS WHITENS LIED TO ME AND CHEATED ME. ANYWAY, THIS IS AN ARTICLE ABOUT STEPHEN KELLOGG AND THE SIXERS! BE SURE AND GO TO SEE THEM IF YOU GET A CHANCE!!-----------Proud to be Uncool- - - - Stephen Kellogg & The Sixers- - - - By Alan Scully---------------When Stephen Kellogg talks of live shows being the lifeblood of his band, The Sixers, he could simply be repeating one of the classic cliches of rock 'n' roll. Or he could be referring to the very real fact that the group makes much of its living on the road, playing 200-plus dates a year. But what Kellogg is really saying is that he feels the concerts are where he and The Sixers truly shine and offer something genuinely unique to fans who have discovered the Massachusetts-based band.----------"I think what we're doing that's unique is we're giving people music that's not silly music, but we're giving them a light evening," Kellogg says. "You get to go hear cool music and kind of have a laugh. It's like getting a comedian and a cool artist at the same time. And I think that's unique, and I think that's special about our group of guys."-----------Kellogg has a point. Proudly displaying a sunny, poppy disposition is not exactly the hippest thing to do in a rock world that sometimes seems to value only groups that seem serious, agitated or downright near-suicidal. Kellogg says his unwillingness to play to that trend hasn't done The Sixers any favors as far as getting reviews or being viewed by the music press as a "cool" band.-----------"We're not cool," Kellogg says. "We're not dark and we're not mysterious and we wear our hearts on our sleeves. I admire those artists… But it's not who I am. I can't do it."---------Actually, there are those who feel Kellogg could complain plenty about his lot in the rock 'n' roll life.----------He has an extensive discography dating back to a 2000 pre-Sixers album, but it was his 2005 self-titled release that really started to shine some attention toward the band. The first of the group's CDs to have major-label distribution, Stephen Kellogg and The Sixers, got strong reviews and had quite a few critics predicting a commercial breakthrough.-----------It didn't happen. The self-titled album topped out at about 25,000 copies sold-the best total for any of the group's CDs.---------Kellogg, though, isn't complaining. He says he never let himself get caught up in the next-big-thing predictions, and he sees lots of progress when it comes to the band's career.---------"People have sort of written about us (being) on the brink of success for years, and for some people it's like, 'Well, that didn't happen and it's over,'" Kellogg says. "But what's ironic to me about that is everything we've done has always moved forward. We haven't had a rocket ride up, but if it's a tortoise-and-hare thing, every six months we look around and go, 'OK, are there more people at the shows? Yup. Are we selling more records than we were previously? Yup. Are the songs getting better and more focused? Are we clear on who we are as people and what the message of the band is? Yup.'"----------Kellogg is certainly right when he talks about the band's continued musical growth. The group's current CD, Glassjaw Boxer, is the strongest, most focused effort yet from Kellogg and his Sixers band mates (drummer Brian "Boots" Factor, guitarist Chris Soucy and bassist Keith "Kit" Karlson).-----------Like the earlier albums, it is a straight-ahead pop-rock record that tries to be timeless as opposed to trendy. It works because Kellogg has a genuine gift for hooks, both in his vocals and the guitar/piano melodies that support his singing. ------------ But live, Kellogg explains, his songs can take on a different personality than on the albums.---------"I think the live versions always seem to have an extra dose of fire in them," Kellogg says. "They're a little faster. The arrangements are sometimes a little more aggressive and dynamic… When you go to a live show, a little recklessness feels kind of fun."---------Stephen Kellogg and The Sixers headline!!!! ---------- Chris "Mongo" Kulman played the next year and I was honored to open the stage for him. He used to tell me that "Neil Young called and he wants his voice back". and I would tell him I wished I could sign cash his check too! Hahaha! I was glad that I had a chance to party with my not-very-old friend. We knew each other as soon as he came on the music scene around the Spread Eagle area. He will always be missed. ------------------------------------------------------

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Member Since: 10/6/2008
Band Website: www.myspace.com/lawrencemark
Band Members: Lawrence Mark-guitars-vocals-harmonicas-keyboards ............................................................ ............................................................ ...........................................

______________ There is the new song I have written. It is what all the comments are about these past few days. Feel free to leave me a comment with your opinion. I am not afraid of the truth! Thanks in advance! ------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------------------- NOBODY AND NO ONE MET AT STUPID'S APARTMENT...NOBODY AND NO ONE STEP TO THE BALCONY AND NOBODY FALLS OFF OF THE BALCONY...NO ONE WAS OUT OF HIS MIND IN FEAR...HE WENT RUNNING TO STUPID AND SAYS...STUPID YOU NEED TO CALL 911...NOBODY FELL OF THE BALCONY... STUPID IS RUNNING TO THE PHONE DIALING 911 AND SAID: "PLEASE HELP US... NOBODY FELL OFF THE BALCONY AND NO ONE SAW IT HAPPENING...THE 911 GUY ASKS...ARE YOU STUPID?? "YES, HOW DID YOU KNOW?!?" ______________Thanks for the funny comment Irene!!______________Hey! I took this quiz today! ______________ Take the Olsen Twins Quiz! I bet you won't know all the answers.............. (BUT I DID... HAHAHA!!~!!) If You Fail: you get nothing! If You Pass: you can download the Olsen Twins! ______________ 1) What are the names of their parents? a) David and Ashley-Kate b) John and Carol c) David and Jarnette ______________ 2) Which of the following happened in 1995? a) They went bankrupt b) Their grandmother died c) Their parents split up ______________ 3) When were they born? a) June 13, 1986 b) May 26, 1986 c) August 11, 1986 ______________ 4) Mary-Kate and Ashley were chosen out of how many twins to play the roll on "Full House"? a) 19 b) 16 c) 20 ______________ 5) In the 3rd season of 'Full House', how much were they paid per episode? a) $25,000 b) $33,000 c) $12,000 ______________ Olsen Twins Quiz Results You scored: 100% Congratulations! Quiz Answers: Question 1=c Question 2=c Question 3=a Question 4=c Question 5=a ______________ Yes, I am an Olson twin collector! In fact, I am collecting the entire family! Perhaps I know too much and now you will have to kill me! Haha! PLEASE ENJOY MARY-KATE IN THIS INTERVIEW WITH CONAN O'BRIEN I hope you are safe and happy my beautiful friends! I send peace and love and hope to all of you! HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL MY FRIENDS! Sincerely, Lawrence Mark aka BO JEST
Influences: I have sounded like somebody different every week for about 40 years now! .... hahahahaha!~ PLEASE HELP CREATE A DEMAND FOR MY FRIEND MAGICMAD!!! .... I THINK I CAN CONVINCE HIM TO PLAY AT HOG WILD NEXT YEAR, BUT WE HAVE TO HURRY AND BOOK HIM BEFORE SOMEONE ELSE DOES!! .... I AM CONFIDANT THAT THERE IS A PLACE FOR HIM WORLDWIDE!!!!!!! PLEASE ENJOY ALL THE MUSIC THAT HAS BEEN LOANED TO ME FROM MY FRIENDLY FRIENDS!!!

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Sounds Like: I sound a lot like a parrot singing a lot of my other artist friends! ........................ _____________I WOULD LIKE TO THANK MY FRIEND MARY-KATE BY PLACING HER BANNER HERE .... THANK-YOU TO ALL MY FRIENDS WHO ARE WILLING TO INDULGE ME!!! ... ____________________________________________________I PLACE THIS WIDGET IN THE NAME OF MY "LIBERAL" FIRST FRIEND HERE ON MY MUSIC PAGE, JOHNATHON SCHAECH___________I USE THE TERM "LIBERAL" TOO LIBERALLY, PERHAPS______________I REALLY MEANT "AMERICAN" "PATRIOTIC" "QUITE ERUDITE" AND ALSO "GENTEEL" FIRST FRIENDS__________________________!!! THANKS FOR BEING MY FRIENDS JOHN AND WENDY!!
________________________________ I post this for my beautiful friend Anita from Oslo, Norway.
Make your own banner at MyBannerMaker.com!NO CHEATING ON THIS LITTLE QUIZ, OK???!!!--------------------------------------------- I send many thanks to my friend Lou Jory!!!!__________________THANKS LOU!!!____________________ If all of the eight desserts listed below were sitting in front of you, which would you choose? (sorry, you can only pick one) Select your dessert, and then look to see what psychiatrists think about you. ____________________________________________________________ _____ REMEMBER - NO CHEATING!! --------------------------------------------------------Make your choice before you check the meaning. ___________________________________________ Here are your choices:---------- 1. Angel Food Cake----------2. Brownies----------3. Lemon Meringue Pie----------4. Yellow Cake with Chocolate Icing----------5. Strawberry Shortcake----------6. Chocolate Cake With Chocolate Icing----------7. Ice Cream----------8. Carrot Cake---------- __________________________________________ Now...., you can't change your mind once you scroll down, so think carefully about what your choice will be.----------OK, - Now that you've made your choice, this is what the researchers say about you...---------- SCROLL DOWN..... and NO CHEATING!---------- _________________________________________ 1. ANGEL FOOD CAKE -- Sweet, loving, cuddly. You love all warm and fuzzy items. A little nutty at times. Sometimes you need an ice cream cone at the end of the day. Others perceive you as being childlike and immature at times.---------- _________________________________ 2. BROWNIES -- You are adventurous, love new ideas, and are a champion of underdogs and a slayer of dragons. When tempers flare up you whip out your saber. You are always the oddball with a unique sense of humor and direction. You tend to be very loyal.---------- ___________________________________ 3. LEMON MERINGUE -- Smooth, sexy, & articulate with your hands, you are an excellent care giver and a good teacher. A bit of a diva at times, you set your own style because you do your own thing. You shine when it comes to helping others and have many friends.---------- _____________________________________ 4. VANILLA CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE ICING -- Following, sassy, humorous, not very grounded in life; very indecisive and lacking motivation. Everyone enjoys being around you, but you are a practical joker. Others should be cautious in making you mad. However, you are a friend for life.---------- ____________________________________ 5. STRAWBERRY SHORT CAKE -- Romantic, warm, loving. You care about other people, can be counted on in a pinch and expect the same in return. Intuitively keen. You can be very emotional at times but a true person in every way. You like to do things for yourself and help others learn about themselves.---------- ______________________________________ 6. CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE ICING -- Sexy; always ready to give and receive. Very creative, adventurous, ambitious, and passionate. You can appear to have a cold exterior but are warm on the inside. Not afraid to take chances. Will not settle for anything average in life. You love to laugh.---------- ________________________________________ 7. ICE CREAM -- You like sports, whether it be baseball, football, basketball, or soccer. If you could, you would like to participate, but you enjoy watching sports. You don't like to give up the remote control. You tend to be self-centered and high maintenance.---------- _________________________________________ 8. CARROT CAKE -- You are a very fun loving person, who likes to laugh. You are fun to be with. People like to hang out with you. You are a very warmhearted person and a little quirky at times. You have many loyal friends. You were meant to lead and teach others and be a wonderful role model. ____________________________________________________________ _____ Lawrence Mark returned to this area to see old friends and record many many original compositions with friends in the area in 2005. He had to return to points south for a few months, but returned yet again with the same mission in mind in the Spring of 2006...... ________________________________________________ A terrible tragedy struck a family that was once near and dear to his heart. In fact, his brother had even dated the sister in the Tchokreff family... so he had a deep affection for many years. _________________________________________ Angelica Tchokreff was killed in a house fire on April 27th, 2006. Lawrence Mark had known this beautiful child even longer than her "only child" brother. _______(Dion Tchokreff will be referred to from now until eternity as FL le D.)___________ Lawrence Mark (aka BO JEST) put his own life and plans on hold to help the Tchokreff family from Iron Mountain, MI. Lawrence Mark performed thousands of dollars worth of work on the house of Robin Tchokreff. Lawrence Mark also allowed Robin to be the drummer in a band he personally named Leadfoot for over a year___________________________Lawrence Mark then went to brother Dale and helped him with his own buildings for a few months. FL le D (Dion Tchokreff) is the son of Dale. le D refused to help his own father with chores and projects, which should have been his first priority. His contumacious and arrogant attitude finally disgusted Lawrence Mark so badly that he decided to sever ties with the Tchokreff family.__________ All the while, Lawrence Mark was working on the building downtown which houses the Costume Shop and Angies Beauty Shop and is owned by Angeline Tchokreff. The metal that was attached to the building was done so in part by hard and dangerous labor performed by Lawrence Mark__________________ Lawrence Mark had asked all the Tchokreff's to hold on to all wages owed to him in order to be able to save some money and have it ready to head south when winter came. He was planning on going to visit his own sons and spend his last days on this earth with them. _________________________ To date, all the Tchokreff families in Iron Mountain have refused to compensate Lawrence Mark for his time and trouble. Lawrence Mark even had to take a pair of pliers and remove metal shards from his own eye!! This noble man (also known as BO JEST) is devastated and destitute because of the lack of respect for his endeavors on behalf of the Tchokreff family. ______________________( le D could not be counted on to help his own father because he "had to run"____________________le D is actually a puerile narcissist. le D has a lot to learn, which is why he is still in school!!) le D will try to spend all the money he has never had trying to prove he is not a fool! Hahahaha!
Record Label: Spread Eagle Records
Type of Label: Indie

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