Biology of the Blog

DJ Jess
4/14/14
Welcome to Biology of the Blog! This week, we chat with Steve Dublanica, the original harassed waiter who started the blog Waiter Rant in 2004 to chronicle the daily abuses he underwent while serving tables in New York. Steve originally wrote anonymously, appearing on talk shows and Fox News in the shadows. In 2008, Steve turned the blog into a book of the same name, and at it’s Borders release party revealed his true identity. The book became a NY Times Bestseller and Steve appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Today Steve writes less about waiting tables — as he’s long retired from the position — and more about life in general, but his quirky, edgy voice continues to captivate his audience and keep us laughing.

Playlist

Unknown Mortal Orchestra
(photo from UMO)

May 15 – University of Washington – Seattle, WA
June 6 – The Natural History Museum – Los Angeles, CA
July 12 – Optimus Alive – Lisbon, Portugal
July 27 – Underground Music Showcase – Denver, CO
August 1 – Pickathon Music Festival – Happy Valley, OR

Cass McCombs
(photo from Cass McCombs)

May 22 – Music Hall of Williamsburg – Brooklyn, NY
May 23 – Boston Calling Music Festival – Boston, MA
May 25 – Black Cat – Washington, DC
June 12 – Bonnaroo Music Fest – Machester, TN

Strange Talk
(photo from Strange Talk)

May 16 – Rickshaw Stop – San Fransisco, CA
May 18 – Mississippi Studios – Portland, OR
May 19 – Barboza – Seattle, WA
May 22 – Schubas Tavern – Chicago, IL
May 23 – The Drake – Toronto, ON