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Sometimes I think we chose the wrong band name

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:12:00 -0400

Sometimes I think we chose the wrong band name:

First there was that shit-tastic hardcore supergroup…now Richard Ashcroft thinks he’s ready for (another) comeback. It’s official: We’ve changed our name to Baboon 5.

-Jeff

Model UN vacation ‘010, cont. Jeff sets the World Record...

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:24:19 -0400

Model UN vacation ‘010, cont. Jeff sets the World Record for Cheese Puff intake. Earlier in the day Warren requested that Jeff help him move furniture. Jeff said he was busy….this is what he was doing.

With Alex temporarily gone the other members of Un-Modelo are...

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:08:40 -0400

With Alex temporarily gone the other members of Un-Modelo are working on side projects. Here’s the first single from Warren’s solo album. SICK! SAX! SOLO! (S!S!S!) Full disclosure: Produced, Mixed and Choreographed by Matt Call.

-Jeff

I Have Seen Our Band Name Written and Spelled Many Different Ways. As follows:

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:40:24 -0400

Model Un

Model UN

Model U.N.

The Model UN

the Model U.N.

Model United Nations

The Jonas Brothers

The Model United Nations

Model Union

Model You, En!

Mod L.U.N

_________

- Warren

Hello Jeff Warren and Matt! (Listed in order of who checks the...

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 03:47:27 -0400

Hello Jeff Warren and Matt! (Listed in order of who checks the Model Un Weblog most often)

Here I am in Cambodia and let me tell you… this country is insane! Ever seen blade runner? That is where I am. Everyone is staring at me, every “Tuk Tuk” and moto driver thinks I am in desperate need of a ride somewhere. My girlfriend had to go to work this morning so I went on a Jet Lagged drowsy dream walk through the extremely crowded smelly broken and dangerous streets of Phnom Penh. I stumbled through the “Central Market” trying not to trip over merchants, babies, piles of clothing and mountains of “food” (everything looks like slices of kidney meat). I have learned a few choice words in Khmer, the native language of the cambodian people. The phrase which I have used with the highest frequency is “No, i don’t want to buy that (what I think is) mud covered smashed screen computer from 1992”.

Actually I am really enjoying my time in Cambodia so far! The only problem that I have with the place is the constant bombardment from merchants (but who can blame them - Whitey usually has money, just not this whitey) and the low water pressure!

I’m kickin it here in Phnom Penh until Friday then Joanna and I will be heading either to Sihanoukville to rent motos or to Siem Riep to solve mysteries of the Ancients. I’m going to do my best to stay on top of taking pictures of my adventures! I hope you are all well back in the USA!

Keep up the hard work on the music guys!

-Alex

p.s. Mr Mao has a jewel in his tooth

Thanks, as always, to Aaron.

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 20:39:55 -0400

Thanks, as always, to Aaron.

Indeed, this is a sad day for Model UN. I recently had to...

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 20:39:24 -0400

Indeed, this is a sad day for Model UN.

I recently had to purchase a nice new computer for my job, because I need said computer for said job, and I need said job for having money. But now, because the computer put me in debt, I’ve had to pay a terrible price.

That’s right, my precious Mexican Jazzmaster just sold on eBay. :(

The only good news is that now I won’t have to sell my super sweet Vox AC-30. Either way, this was a great guitar, and it will be missed. Pour out a forty or something.

-Warren

7/11/10 marks a sad day for Model UN. Alex will be leaving for 6...

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:18:34 -0400

7/11/10 marks a sad day for Model UN. Alex will be leaving for 6 weeks to SCUBA and CONSERVATE in Cambodia. This obviously means no shows or recording during this time. Our hope is that when he returns from his grand adventure that we will return to songwriting and (perhaps?) head back into the studio. If any good show opportunities arise those will be considered, as well.

In good news we have now written 6 new songs since the last LP. Warren, Matt and myself will continue working while Alex is gone.

I’m sure you will see mindless ramblings from Warren and I in the coming weeks and maybe some more….wait….food blogs? Weird.

-Jeff

TONIGHT: Model UN @ the Scoot Inn, Austin TX

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:12:41 -0400

Address:

1308 East 4th Street
Austin, TX 78702-3806
(512) 524-1932

Line-up:

Team Fabrication, 9 pm

Model UN, 10 pm

Great Nostalgic, 11 pm

Distance Runner, 12 am

Price:

Probably like 5 bones.

A Slice of Life Brought to you by Model UN

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:40:32 -0400

A.W. Mills: Can you contact people/book the room? I'm still working two jobs till Monday
Jeff: you don't have to qualify your laziness
you can just say "hey, jeff...can you book the room because i'm lzy?"
A.W. Mills: lol. I have done like 88% of the phone-call-making and organizing for this band for like 5 years. BEEEE OTCH
Jeff: YOU ARE NOTHING WITHOUT ME
NOTHING
A.W. Mills: oh man. You'd had to draw me a diagram or something to defend that position.
lol
Jeff: Model UN w/o Jeff = NOTHING
mathematical equation BEOTCH
A.W. Mills: So, (Model UN) / Nothing = -(Jeff)
Model UN divided by nothing = 0
so Jeff = 0
Jeff: that's bad math
Model UN - Jeff = 0
so the only way Jeff = 0 is if Moden UN = 0
A.W. Mills: lol

New Show Announced

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:36:46 -0400

June 24th @ the Mohawk, Austin, TX w/ Love at 20 and Lean Hounds.

Alex is out of the band. He has been replaced. Skip to 1:04 for...

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:44:58 -0400

Alex is out of the band. He has been replaced. Skip to 1:04 for the genius.

-Jeff

Model UN Featured in Cerwin-Vega's Brochure!

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:15:26 -0400

Model UN Featured in Cerwin-Vega's Brochure!:

I think this just came out. Pretty cool!

Food Bloggin'

Wed, 19 May 2010 11:05:49 -0400

I have no money, but I like to eat healthily and/or creatively when I can. Recent stuff eaten:

We made Chickpeas with Pine nuts, lemon zest and fresh basil. Served with blanched asparagus, polenta, a simple arugula salad, and beats season with a simple vinaigrette.

I made these with Alex, Joanna, and Shawn! That’s a homemade black bean burger with habanero, tomato, and homemade guacamole.

Lastly, here’s the chef’s selection at Uchi on South Lamar in Austin. This is not only the best sushi I’ve ever had, but may in fact be the best thing I have ever eaten.

Hell yeah. Food bloggin’.

-Warren

Great Moments in Matt Call History

Mon, 17 May 2010 17:47:09 -0400

Matt Call: word. im all about promoting and networking
Matt Call: and sushi and babes
Matt Call: im all about a lot of things actually
Matt Call: are you at work getting paid to read this?

-Posted by Warren.

If Jeff isn’t careful, he is going to be kicked out of the...

Sun, 16 May 2010 16:22:12 -0400

If Jeff isn’t careful, he is going to be kicked out of the planeteers too…

-The Model UN

THIS IS EXACTLY HOW I FEEL -Jeff

Sat, 15 May 2010 12:59:00 -0400

THIS IS EXACTLY HOW I FEEL

-Jeff

This picture represents the new songwriting style of Model UN....

Thu, 13 May 2010 10:58:49 -0400

This picture represents the new songwriting style of Model UN. YOU’RE WELCOME.

-Jeff

Great Moments in Artsy-Elitist History

Mon, 10 May 2010 14:32:54 -0400

Great Moments in Artsy-Elitist History:

I hope that Joanna Newsom knows that, when indie-type musicians say stuff like this in public, all they are doing is reinforcing that old stereotype that experimental musicians are snooty and holier-than-thou. She even resorts to name-calling. For such a supposedly intelligent and articulate songwriter, this kind of behavior seems pretty childish and small.

-Warren

Jeff Givens… is he coming to practice?

Sun, 02 May 2010 20:21:03 -0400

Jeff Givens… is he coming to practice?