TOP THREE MOST REQUESTED:

#3 - parking ticket validation

#2 - green Amoeba dollar off coupons.

#1 - directions to the Amoeba public
        restroom

-  The Top Three Requested Things that people are asking  for at Amoeba Music Hollywood  this week - according to Amoebite/musician Tim Ranow who is profiled in this AMOEBLOG.

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AMOEBLOG:  How long have you worked at Amoeba, what is your job at the store, and how exactly did you end up working at Amoeba Music Hollywood?

TIM RANOW:  I lived with Laurie W. in San Francisco in the Santiago Party House for six years.  We hosted several Amoeba get-togethers. i got booted from Wired magazine and decided to move to Los Angeles. Amoeba and I seemed to have a lot in common so we formed a special something. I've been at the Hollywood store since 2001.   I'll be celebrating my 47th anniversary with amoeba in 2048!    I'm an information person at Amoeba. I'll figure out what the name of that country singer you're looking for is even if you only know that his name might be John or Ronnie and his last name might have the letter "J" in it somewhere. Then I'll tell you where you can find it used on cassette tape because I know your money is tight    I remember that your cousin isn't allowed CDs in prison due to the inherent shankiness factor.

AMOEBLOG:  And what's good about working at Amoeba?
TIM:   i work with talented and wondrous people in the funnest and coolest environment ever!  People get really excited visiting where I'm getting paid to be.  That is pretty rad!




AMOEBLOG:  What's a good place to grab a bite nearby Amoeba?
TIM:    Arby's located at 5920 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90028
             Phone: (323) 460-4000

AMOEBLOG:  How would you describe the LA music and/or arts community to people who know nothing about living in LA?
TIM RANOW:  It's implosive!





AMOEBLOG:  What do you think will be the future of the music biz and how people get their new music?

TIM:  I'll tell you what i tell people at the information counter when asked this question:  Please hold.







AMOEBLOG:  Now I know you were a featured artist on "Amoeba Music Compilation Vol IV" with the great track "Sometimes I do" but can you tell me more about your music?  What type of music do you usually play and is there some website or MySpace page to find out more about your music?

TIM RANOW:  I make all kinds of music using various electronic and acoustic instruments. This is my MySpace




AMOEBLOG:  So what was the very first record you ever bought? And do you still like it?
TIM:     Shaun Cassidy  Da doo Ron Ron 7 inch single.  I do not currently listen to Shaun Cassidy much these days although I would love watch some old Hardy Boys episodes right about now.



  AMOEBLOG:  And what are your top five albums?
  TIM:  They are in no order:     The Beatles   Revolver
                                                Joni Mitchell   Blue
                                           Mr Bungle  California
                                      Jellyfish   Spilt Milk
                                  Ween  Chocolate & Cheese

                                               
                    
                                                                                                                                                                         
                                                                  Best album cover art of all time  Joyce-self titled LP               




 




















 
                                                         Favorite movie:   Over The Edge


 


                                         










                                                  Favorite movie soundtrack:  Saturday Night Fever