Bowie In The Press

The March 1999 issue of .Net Magazine (UK) features an interview with DavidBowie on various topics such as MP3, the Internet, bootlegs, web design andthe millennium. Here are a few excerpts:

Bowie on BowieNet: "Even though it's synthetic, the feel of the community issuch an inherent part of what BowieNet is about. The idea that it's quirky,that you can pick up on these small autonomous portals and define your method,things that express how you are."

Bowie on Bowie: "I have found that there has never been one poll has everinfluenced me in what I do or what I buy. The popularity of something hasnever really interested me, maybe because I'm actually anti-mainstream.... Irespond to things that are on the edge, the outside."

To read more, check your local newsstand.

Mike Garson Chat

Here is a snap shot of Mike Garson at the OTHER keyboard just before last weeks chat.

Iman Feature

Lifetime channel will air a special called'Intimate Portrait' about Iman tonight at 10:00 PM. Here a look at a brief bio on Iman.

"Intimate Portrait: Iman" features interviews with her husband, David Bowie; friend Rosie O'Donnell; Peter Beard; and famed fashion photographer Francesco Scavullo.

Eddie Izzard Chat

Just a reminder, Eddie Izzard will be the next BowieNet Chat guest on Thursday, February 11th, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. PST, 5:00 p.m. EST.

Here is a sound clipof Eddie Izzard's 'Dressed To Kill' show LIVE from San Francisco.

Mini's Are Back Pt2

Have a good look at Bowie's Mini. Wicked!

Still Wanted!

Well that was fast. Special thanks to BowieNet member RaMOANa for her quick responce to David's request for help in finding this particular shot by Guy Pellaert.

Still Wanted: "If anyone has seen this painting (the original, not a framed print) and has a good idea where it is, ( I have an idea it is in the U.S.A. maybe EAST Coast) I will give a LARGE reward" -DB

"open Mike" With Mike Garson

This past Friday night we had our first "Open Chat Room" BowieNet chat with Mike Garson.Here are Mike's thoughts on the chat:

"I was very impressed with the Chat and the quality of the questions. Theinternet is a wonderful vehicle for creative expression and I am excited aboutthe future potential it represents.

I hope to broadcast live concerts from myhome at my website (www.nowmusic.net) in the very near future. Thank you toall who participated"

Heroes International

The HEROES charity band have set up an email address for people wishing to subscribe to a free 'Heroes International' print newsletter delivered direct to your home. Send an email (theheroes@angelfire.com) with your home address requesting to be added to the list. Newsletter number 1 available now.

Bowie Tv

VH1 LEGENDS
Sunday, February 7th
5:00pm EST - 17:00 (60 min)
Legends "David Bowie"

VH-1 will be re-running David Bowie's 'LEGENDS' show on February 7, 1999, 17:00.

(Profile) From cult stardom in the 1970s to superstarstatus in the 1980s and 1990s, David Bowie established an enduringname for himself as a musician and artist.

Silly News:

The BowieNet Cyber Song Contest "What's Really Happening", as we all know wasa smashing success. Entries came in from all over the world. Well it turnsout that various members of the legendary UK band - The Cure - submittedlyrics along with us mere mortals!

None of the boys won - or even made it tothe finals.....but we might send them a mousepad for their efforts. PS - Keepan eye out for a new Cure CD during 1999, with hopefully a tour to follow.

Check out the Cure at their website www.thecure.com.It's a great site!

Everybody Loves Sunshine

Thefilm "Everybody Loves Sunshine" will be in two upcoming film festivals. Thefirst is the Brussels' International Festival of Fantasy, Thriller and ScienceFiction Films. The Festival of Fantasy showing is scheduled for March 12th through27th. The film will also be shown at the Salerno Film Festival in SouthernItaly, April 21st through 25th.

Floria's Photos

Canadian music video director and photographer, Floria Sigismondi recentlyreleased a photography book entitled
"Redemption". It features stills fromsome of her famous videos, including photos from the "Little Wonder" and "DeadMan Walking" videos. In fact, the cover shot is David Bowie from the lattervideo.

Mike Garson

If you weren't able to attend Friday's chat session, you can read the transcript here!

Those Cool Things

ThingWorld.com was awarded "Coolest Innovation of the Year" by Cool Site of the Day at the 4th Annual "Cool Site of the Year Awards" in New York at Webster Hall, January 21, 1999. Congratulations to our friends at ThingWorld!!

Have you downloaded your FREE BowieNet/Things screen saver? If not, check out BowieNet Things. Have fun!

Chat With Mike Garson Tomorrow

We will be chatting with Mike Garson, on Friday, February 5th at 9:00 p.m. EST, 6:00 p.m. PST. (that's tomorrow) We will not be using the moderated chat format for this event (unless youguys get unruly). Please log into the #BowieNetChat room for this special event.

Here a look at Mike's bio, outlining his creative and professional career. We are all looking forward to chatting with Mike tomorrow! See you there.

Special Announcement: Yes! It's Official

The official announcement has been made: David Bowie has been signed to perform at the Gisborne 2000 millennium festival in New Zealand on December 31 1999 / January 1, 2000. David will go on stage at 12:01 a.m., making his performance the first concert of the new millennium in the World! We will bring you more details soon. Stay tuned.

For more on the 2000 festival, you can visit the Gisborne 2000 Millennium website.

Italian Bowie Bash

"To all my Italian friends - thank you so much for having this wonderful gathering - your 3rd annual Bowie Bash. I hope all the attendees who are members of BowieNet are having as much fun as myself and the BowieNet gang and that 1999 will be a personal best year for all of us. There will be a lot of surprises as the year progresses - both on the Internet and outside the technology walls, keep an eye out! Have a great day and your support is truly appreciated". -DB

The Third Italian Bowie Bash, hosted by LovingTheAlien.com and fanzine VelvetGoldmine, drew over 1000 Bowie fans at the Rock Cafe on January 30th. Thecrowd enjoyed Bowie cover bands and an Internet viewing terminal, and DJ D.and DJ Kighine kept the vibe going, spinning Bowie tunes until 5 in themorning..

Nicky Horne Photos

Here are a few photos from the David Bowie / Nicky Horne Interview.

Gearing Up For The Digital Age

David Bowie contributes his thoughts on MP3, the digital age and the recordingindustry in the "Business Day" cover story of the February 1st edition of theNew York Times. Bowie was interviewed recently for the piece by writer JonPareles.

"MPEG's of my music are all over the network. Things that areembarrassingly cringe-making, things that I swore never would see the light ofday, they're completely available..." "The notion that music could be free isreally something we have to contend with. If not, like King Canute, we'rejust sitting by the sea and forbidding it to roll in."

Check out the articleat: http://www.nytimes.com

Mini's Are Back!

David Bowie's fantastic invisible mini is on view at the Design museum in London from Tuesday 9 February until Sunday 9 May. 1999 marks the 40th anniversary of Issigonis's design classic, and to mark the occassion MIni Art Cars designed by David, Paul Smith and Kate Moss will be on show alongside the winners of the Mini Design competition.

The Design Museum, Shad Thames, London SW1 2YD. Telephone enquiries: 0171 465 7059

Read more on Minis in David's August 31st journal entry.