How many times have I felt this way in high school and college, or even today?

You see a beautiful, brilliant and perfect girl and you just can’t make the next move, precluded by your assumption that “girls like you don’t go for guys like me”. So why try? perhaps it’s true, but do you do yourself a service by avoiding that rejection, or a disservice by possibly missing that true and absolute love in life?

Your call, but I’d rather not live without the queries of “what if’s” in this world.

Anyways, the new music video by Big Phony, captures my sentiment and probably yours exactly.
And the song is aptly titled “Girls like you don’t go for guys like me”.

If you’re a girl, you can just as easily change the title and lyrics to “Guys like you don’t go for girls like me”. And hey, email me if you and let’s go out for a drink. Who knows, we may just hit it off.

Big Phony - Girls Like You Don’t Go For Guys Like Me from Charles Yi on Vimeo.

Couped up in my new pad, I finally am forced to see the orange lights of Hollywood.

The adventures began with Politix As Usual - a night of food & drinks hosted by Mr. Kim (of Evil Monito) and Kenny Mac (of 10 Cane Rum).

(1. Outside Providence 2. Inside Providence - Jennifer of New Era)

The setting took place at Providence where delicious drinks and plates were served with practiced timing.

I noticed everyone seemed to have the right amount of drinks just when we were finally seated.
Met some great people and had some great conversations. Thanks again to Rickey and Kenny (stay tuned for my Munny!)

(1. Jupiter of UNDFTD - who knew he was a shutterbug? 2. 10 Cane goodies… what should I do with my Munny?)

The adventures continued on Friday Night at Hotel Cafe. Big Phony’s cd release party for his album, “Straight to Bootleg” was awesome. It was nice to see him perform with a live band.

Ken Oak’s performance afterwards was amazing as usual. Side note: I think Ed and Bobby should battle off on an improv comedy night.

(1. Big Phony’s merch booth 2. Play that beat!)

Afterward I headed out to Beauty Bar with some friends and enjoyed some much needed Macallans 18 (thank you Eric!). I noticed a dood taking photo’s all night, so I figured he needed some photographing himself. On the way out I got a piece of some great drumming. It’s Friday night on Cahuenga and this dood is killing it with some buckets. Got to enjoy the beats as the percussions filled the night sky as we continued to walk down south.

(1. Beauty Bar - “Too cool for school”, or “School’s Out”? 2. I shot him.)

click above for the Big Phony interview