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HEAR the amazing interview with drummer Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz from Byron Lee’s podcast…

In this podcast Stephanie Scace and I sit down with Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz, who is the drummer for The “Weird Al” Yankovic Band. Jon discusses practicing, his career before and after “Weird Al”, the recording industry, internet piracy, and of course… the fans who come to see him play.

SEE the incredible fan-created music video for Al’s song “Hardware Store” by Kurt Larson. Would you look at all that stuff???

SMELL the pungent odor of burnt brine shrimp!

TASTE the noodly goodness of the virtual spatula. Then send it to someone you love.

TOUCH the heart of someone close to you. Go on!!! I SAID TOUCH IT!!! EWWW It’s all slimy, isn’t it??? I can’t believe you actually did that!

Way back in 1997, Al was on a TV show called “The Spud Goodman Show. Now, thanks to the Internet, you can watch it, in your choice of three download speeds, in Spud’s Episode Archives.

Where else can you see Al polka down with his bad self to an accordion-playing Elvis impersonator? Ah, they don’t make reality TV like they used to. Al’s interview starts about 16 minutes into the show.

And now, from velvet_hellvis’s photo collection, VELVET YODA! He’s so fuzzy. Velvet Yoda! He’s so great!

Doormat that was only stepped on by Weird Al Yankovic (follow link for pics)

Introducing the Celebrity Doormat!
From the same eBayer who brought you the Jar of Celebrity Air comes the latest in celebrity collectibles… The Celebrity Doormat!

You are bidding on ONE Celebrity Doormat which Grammy award winning and multi-platinum recording artist Weird Al Yankovic stepped on. The Celebrity Doormat measures 15 1/2“ X 28“, is brand new, has never been used and the only person to have stepped on it is Weird Al. Included in the auction are 8 X 10 color pictures of the images seen here, which are suitable for framing, as is the Celebrity Doormat. The Celebrity Doormat was created on September 7, 2005 at the Acme Comedy Theater in Los Angeles, California after an episode of “What’s My Line? Live on Stage” hosted by J. Keith van Straaten where Weird Al Yankovic was the “mystery guest.” Thanks to Weird Al Yankovic and J. Keith van Straaten!! The Celebrity Doormat is being auctioned to benefit the American Red Cross, all proceeds will be donated. The perfect collectible for Weird Al fans!

(found thanks to alfiesgal)