Married!

Posted on August 6th, 2008 by Administrator.
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I’m excited to finally update my blog and announce that Anca Pitariu and I got hitched on June 22nd, 2008. She’s now Mrs. Anca Bonner, too. Good deal!
Wedding pictures are up (click on the picture):
Wedding!
We also went to France for our awesome honeymoon. Pictures can be found here:

Then, we came back to an a complete apartment makeover by Anca’s parents. Amazing and totally blown away!
And last weekend, we went with Drew and James to Lollapalooza and had a blast!
It’s been a whirlwind month, but now it’s finally winding down. I’ll try to update more when there’s time :)

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Repair Skill +5

Posted on January 7th, 2008 by Administrator.
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In my spare time I’ve taken the time to build my very own tube guitar amp! Some of my friends who enjoy RPG’s so much, say that I’ve been given a +5 repair rating to my already generous 12 (out of 20 apparently). I’m very proud of my new addition and have some pictures posted below. I built it using schematics, layout and a kit from http://ax84.com and drilled, wired and assembled it myself (with some helpful assistance from Jamie and Drew). Soon, I’ll probably change some tubes and tweak things a bit to get and even better sound, but for now, it’s my pride and joy.

AX84 P1 Extreme Pics

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Engagement!

Posted on December 19th, 2007 by Administrator.
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For those who haven’t heard, on Sunday afternoon, Anca and I became officially engaged! It happened “spontaneously” at her favorite place in Chicago, Graceland Cemetary (Irving Park and Clark) on a sunny, fresh snowed day. We’re so happy and hope that you’ll share the excitement with us. We already have the day of our wedding scheduled, so for you lucky few, keep your calendars open for June 22nd, 2008.

Here’s a link to some pictures we took, enjoy!
2007 12 16 Engagement

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Top Albums of 2007

Posted on December 3rd, 2007 by Administrator.
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“Every year, I compile a list of favorite albums to share. I’ve listened to a TON of music this year. Some honorable mentions: Smashing Pumpkins, feist, Mika, Chevelle, Blindside, and Kid Rock (!!!).
Hopefully this will inspire you to check this stuff out and try out some new sounds.”
1. Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace by Foo Fighters

Ken Bonner says:
“Ah, Foo Fighters. I’m easily giving this my number one spot. Seriously. Dave and company have been able to be creative and soulful, all while DESTROYING all the other rock bands out there right now. The dynamics and melodies are amazing. Just all around, an amazing album and a must-have.”
2. Let Me Introduce My Friends by I’m from Barcelona

Ken Bonner says:
“This band took me by surprise and have now become the best cure to any poor mood. The happy, singable songs were made even better by seeing them this year at Lollapalooza. If this is their first album, I think I might be able to follow this band for a long time…dancing, laughing, and singing along. This makes me love life and fun again!”
3. Country Ghetto by JJ Grey & Mofro

Ken Bonner says:
“This album came into my apartment via my roommate Brian’s recommendation. He saw them open for Mutemath and loved them so much, we ordered it online. I can’t get over how cool this is. It’s got so much southern style, gritty rock without being twangy, country, or lame. It’s more blues and just amazing.”
4. Young Modern by Daniel Johns

Ken Bonner says:
“Silverchair? Really? Yep.
Their new sound is huge. Catchy, original, and full of talent. Just what you need if you enjoy Muse or Interpol.”
5. Holding Nothing Back by Tim Hughes

Ken Bonner says:
“Probably my favorite Worship album of the year. Tim’s gotten much better at crafting brilliant songs. Some of it is steering away from the modern and some stick with the same method. We’ve already been singing a few of these in groups. It’s great!”
6. City of Echoes by Pelican

Ken Bonner says:
“Dramatic, dark, instrumental rock from Chicago’s Pelican. Pretty good stuff. I think it’s my favorite post-rock album of this year. Mono’s B-Sides comp, Explosions, and Do Make Say Think all made the list, but I think this one floats to the top.”
7. Sawdust by The Killers

Ken Bonner says:
“When I first heard about this album being similar to the sawdust in a woodshed, I thought of it as a sad marketing gimmick. I was happy to be wrong. These songs are what I appreciated about The Killers from their first 2 albums. Raw energy, creativity and melodies that keep you guessing in what direction they will go.”
8. Graduation by Kanye West

Ken Bonner says:
“I can’t help it. I really like Kanye West and what he’s doing. Sure he gets a little big headed, forgets lyrics on national TV (but freestyles to make jaws drop and Tivo’s rewind), and probably says “yeah”, “uh!” and “told ya” way too much. He also should be writing these lyrics instead of ‘winging’ it. All those flaws don’t really put a dent in my appreciation for the whole album.”

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LA Vacation 2007

Posted on August 27th, 2007 by Administrator.
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Hey there lovely people, just a quick update that I’ll be staying with my friend James in LA (Venice) for the next week. I won’t be checking emails or answering the phone much…but you can try! ;) Anyway, the plan is to relax, play guitar, see a few sites, etc.

Enjoy your Labor Day and don’t forget that the Near West Vineyard’s having a free cookout! :)

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