The Time I Met Dolly (RIP)

  Sometimes it's difficult for me to decide what to post about. Then when I do have something to say, there are too many topics that I want to speak on all at once. So, with her passing, I decided on Dolly. Hopefully I can recount this well and not get sidetracked.

 It was a while back, My Mom and I went to CMA Fest. (Formerly FanFare) I believe this was soon after it had the change to become CMA Fest. According to the internet this was possibly 2009, but I didn't always post pictures when they happened. Either way, it's been enough years my memory is a little foggy. 

 We were watching Taylor Swift perform and bailed out early to get across town becuase Dolly Parton was doing a signing the next morning. It was very important to Mom to get to go. So we showed up, parked and then camped out in line all night long. Everyone was nice. There were a few people that did this sort of thing often. Not us. We're not "autograph hounds" or anything. So this was the first time to do an all nighter in line. (I think I only ever did it again for Record Store Day when I wanted my Macho Man Randy Savage Record)

 Dolly had a new children's book out and a new record. This was the basic signing with rules. Only get one of the two new items signed. No personal items. Must purchase from book store, Etc. Etc. The process was very cookie cutter. Hello, Sign, Snap, Move on. I wasn't feeling it, but wanted Mom to have her moment so stayed with it. 

 This was back when I had my big chops going on. Almost a beard. As we approached Dolly said, "When I saw you way back in line I thought you were Bocephus." So I told her that was funny because my cousin was Merle. (Hank's longtime manager before his passing in '06) Well that started a long conversation. Dolly held up the line to have a real moment with us. Security was getting irritated and wanted us to move on. Dolly said, "Oh, don't mind him." I did feel bad for the people behind us waiting. I believe the three of us spoke for at least a good twenty minutes. She was everything you expect her to be and real.

 I can honestly say she was one of the truest and kindest people I've ever met. I do not think it was just some act. I know she's touched a lot of people. With her music, her films, her charity and who knows what else. She's going to be missed. I've had a lot of moments with the "famous", but I can truly say that I'm thankful for this brief moment I had with her. Dolly, you were a true treasure and will be missed. R.I.P.

- Christophe

You Can't Win

  I worked on this film so long ago that I can't really remember much. I couldn't even remember when it was filmed, but the internet told me it was around 2012. Having already given up on this film actually being released, I was quite surprised to see it pop up on my streaming services this week. This film is based on the novel by Jack Black. (not that one) It's worth checking out. I didn't get to work with or meet Michael Pitt, Will Patton or James Hong but I did get to work with Hannah Marks and Ted Rooney. Ted happens to be the same height as me so I was a stand-in for him as well as being an extra.  

 You Can't Win is currently available for rent on Prime & Fandango or Streaming free on Kanopy & Tubi or you can purchase a DVD from Amazon. Use my Amazon Affiliates link here: https://link.amazon/B02tv8s8m 

Christophe on You Can't Win.

                                                                                                                                                      

Christophe with Hannah Marks.

Christophe with Ted Rooney.

  

Team America Racing SIgning at Toy & Action Figure Museum!

Writer Matthew L. Price will be on hand for the debut of the Evel Knievel/ Team America Racing toy and comic-book exhibit at the Toy & Action Figure Museum in Pauls Valley!

Exhibit includes toys from the collection of local musician and artist Christophe Murdock!

At Saturday's event, Matt will be signing the comic book "Team America Racing: Full Throttle," the 2020s reimagining of the 1980s characters!

Get either a Howard Chaykin or Javier Saltares cover as you celebrate the new issue, with art by Josh Hood ("Star Trek") and Lorenzo Scaramella ("Space Ghost").

A high-octane revival of a cult-favorite toy line, Team America Racing delivers pure adrenaline with a modern edge. When rising motocross star Nicki “Ghost” Randall hits the circuit alongside teammates Buzz and Ram, the thrill of competition quickly turns dangerous. A mysterious saboteur targets racers, while a shadowy figure known as the Highwayman lurks just beyond the finish line, unraveling a conspiracy that threatens the entire sport.

Blending breakneck racing action with character-driven drama, this debut captures the spirit of classic ’80s licensed toy comics while delivering sleek, contemporary storytelling. It’s a story about legacy, teamwork, and pushing past your limits.For fans of G.I. Joe, Transformers, and high-speed action, this “Stranger Things meets X Games” one-shot is a fresh start to a franchise built for collectors and readers alike.

Birthday Celebration 2026

 As I write this, it's officially my Birthday month. We're not having an official party or anything this year, but a few friends and I will be celebrating at a concert coming through to the Diamond Ballroom. So, if you want to help me celebrate come out to Diamond Ballroom on Wednesday May 27th! We'll be rocking out to The Hu, Apocalyptica and The Rasmus!

Where Are You Christmas?

 "Where's Christmas this year?", "Are you doing your'e annual party?". The questions keep coming, but the answer is, No. I really have no desire. I've been doing the Punk Rock Santa routine for almost a decade now. I loved it. I loved gifting strangers things and giving everyone a place to go. I love the Christmas Spirit. The problem is that no one else seems share that love anymore.

 I started the yearly X-Mas Bash with my friend Darlington. We started small, having no idea if anyone would come. Singing a few Christmas tunes in our regular sets and wrapping up whatever we could find around the house to give away.

 People loved it. We loved it. It grew. We added bands, I took on the Punk Rock Santa persona. Learned Christmas Carols. Put all my funds into making it bigger. Making sure everyone was fed and making sure everyone left with a gift. 

 It grew bigger. Outgrew the location I was at. People wanted me to charge. I found a place that didn't try to make me monotize it. We moved. It grew again.

 I saved all the spare funds I could get my hands on to make sure it was bigger and better every year. It was no longer gifts from around the house. I hand wrapped tons of presents to give away. Books, Movies, Toys, Comics. Some inexpensive, some very expensive. Did this without sponsors every year. Other than some gifts donated for contest prizes this all came from me.

 I decorated the entire building. To the point of physical collapse. A few friends would help. Clean up would come and everyone would bail. All the trash left behind. People get something they weren't interested in and just throw it away. Gifts thrown on the floor. Items that cost $60 or more just thrown in the trash. Someone came in to the building and pull out my sound equipment I packed waiting for when I could get help to move it and drank the remainder of my alcohol days after the party. 

 This last year my friend had a meltdown on stage. Caused drama and told me to "Just go enjoy my party", as if I've ever had time to enjoy it. I'm hosting and making sure things run smoothly. Running sound. Stage management. Performing. Decorating. Making sure the catering is going well. Now I'm off schedule an hour and trying to make it work. It's now been a year and my friend hasn't spoke to me since that.

 All of this, other monotized "Punk Rock Santa" events popping up that I have no involvement in, people rudely yelling "Where's the presents?" when I play a Christmas song. Why would I want to do this anymore? That's why I ask, "Where are you Christmas?". Someone please show me there are people who still care...

Goodbye Spaceman

 I've been debating using this section of my site like a blog. Since I rarely play anymore and hate social media, this may be a good way to get some of my thoughts out there and let people know I'm still alive...

 Yesterday Ace Frehley passed away. This has been affecting me more than I thought it would. I never met the man, but he had an astounding influence on my life and art. I don't know anyone who hasn't been influenced by Kiss in some way. 

 Joe D., my friend and long time collaborator that passed away a few years ago, was a bigger Kiss fanatic than I could ever imagine. He ran the Kiss Hell fanzine, later becoming Metal Hell (which I occasionally wrote for). I remember he even got to help out with some stuff at one of the Kiss Cons in Texas back in the 90's. 

 Kiss were like mythical gods. There was something magical about them. Different than any other band. Some people find it hokey, but I didn't, The costumes, the comics, the movie, as well as the music. I ate it up. I was a Monster Kid. Deep in the horror and Sci-Fi. Gene and Ace spoke to me the most. I could see myself in them. They made me want to be something more than ordinary. 

 I got to see Ace live back in March. It's the most alive I've felt in a few years. The show was phenomenal.

 It's been a while since I've written anything. I get locked up in my own mind more and more lately. Struggling with words and how to communicate with the human race. But hopefully I can keep this going and get better at it again. For now, I'm just going to put on some Kiss records and lose myself in the incredible sounds Ace put to vinyl. Fly High.

Last Minute Surprise Christophe Solo Show For NMF

 Literally a last minute surprise show this afternoon. 6pm on the Red Brick Bar Stage at Norman Music Fest Christophe will be doing a short acoustic performance. Come check it out.

The 8th Annual Norman X-Mas Bash!

 The Annual X-Mas Bash is back! We've brought back a few of our favourite bands, added even more Drag performances and threw some new songs in the set! Make sure to mark your calendars for Saturday December 21st. We'll be returning to The Resonator in Norman and the doors will open at 7pm. 

When: Saturday December 21st 2024 at 7:00pm
Where: Resonator, 325 E Main St, Norman, OK 73069
Price: Free Entry. Bring a Gift, Get a Gift. (https://www.ticketstorm.com/e/30666/t/)

The Annual Norman X-Mas Bash is back for our 8th year! Come out and party with us again. We have all the things you expect and maybe a few more surprises.

*The Original Punk Rock Santa will be here to take pics and hear your X-Mas wishes.

*White Elephant Gift Exchange. Entry is free, but please bring a wrapped gift to put under the tree and make sure to take a wrapped gift for yourself.

*Ugly Sweater Contest with killer prizes from some of our favourite local businesses.

*Glam City Skates Raffle. Make sure to enter the raffle to win one of these awesome skateboards from GCS!

*Drag Performances from:
Skaði Jötunn
Keché Paige
Ami Rhetto
Jenny Cyde
Lilith

*Live Musical Performances from:
The Love Donations
Psychotic Reaction
Sedona Crystal Bitch
Darlington

This has been Norman's best Christmas Party again and again. All the carolling and merriment you can handle and then some. Don't miss out! 

X-Mas In July/Tim's Last Show/Limnited Edition T-Shirt/New Vinyl!

 Okay, there's a lot to unwrap here... First off, coming up July 19th at 89th St. OKC Christophe and The Love Donations will be playing a special show with a few of our regular songs and a few of our Christmas songs. This will be our "X-Mas in July" Event. So mark your calendars for that! All Ages. $10 at the door. 8911 N. Western OKC.

 This will also be Tim's last show with us, and his last show in Okla for a while, as he is moving back to Georgia the following day. So, come wish him well and send him on his way!

 Now a lot of you are saying to yourselves... "WhO tHe F@cK iS tIm?" and that's okay. He gets that a lot. So much in fact we made a limited edition t-shirt for this show that says "Who the fuck is Tim? and has his face on it.

 

This shirt will be available in very limited quntities at the X-Mas in July show. You can preorder yours to ensure you get it by sending $20 via PayPal at ChristopheMurdock@gmail.com Make sure to send your name and size. Then come pick it up at the show. These will be black shirts with white ink and available in sizes Medium through XXLarge.

The other cool thing about this show is we will be releasing "Ho Ho Ho" on limited edition vinyl! These Clear Lathe Cut Vinyls are numbered to only 24 copies. The art features various pics from our Annual X-Mas Bash. Features the lineup of Love Donations with Christophe Murdock, Andrew Yoon, Adrian Fallwell, Rachel Curl and Jeffrey Stevenson. These will be available at the show for $25, but if you want to ensure you get your copy you can prepay through PayPal and pick up at the show!

Cancerslug Coming to OKC Feb 6th!

  For those that know, I've been talking about Cancerslug since our days back at Valiant Death. Alex has gone on to be the frontman for Doyle of The Misfits. Now Cancerslug is finally making it's way to OKC. On Tuesday February 6th come see them with Christophe and The Love Donations opening up the show. Tickets are only $15 in advance! Get them while you can: HERE. 

https://www.ticketstorm.com/event/cancerslug/89thstreetokc/oklahomacity/29202/?fbclid=IwAR21jq6Nu1GwpmScJrcvCuhObcjlLlHK5YdOX7XPXRZKGLaMmINjfQwBisg

New Album Release: Dissociation Recordings Vol. 1

  A new compilation of experimental music came out this month. 33 songs including "Laura's Song" by Xtoph! You can stream and download this from Bandcamp here.

Local Earshot Podcast Christmas Episode

 Check out the latest episode of The Local Earshot Podcast. Interviews with Punk Santa and listening to local Christmas Music. LocalEarshot.com

Ho Ho Ho - New Single

  Christophe and The Love Donations cover of Sia's "Ho Ho Ho" is out early today on our bandcamp. Hit's all the digital outlets on 12/15. Hope to have vinyl back before our X-Mas Bash. Enjoy!

Christmas Shows Are Coming!

  Originally planned on bringing the Christmas Music on the road this year, but unfortunately the promote I'm working with fell ill and the shows ended up  falling through. So we have two local ones this year. A small one in OKC on the 9th and our big one in Norman on the 16th!

 On Saturday December 9th at Grand Royale in Oklahoma City we we be celebrating a Merry Christophe-mas with Diatribe Productions and ROckabilly Legend Brian Parton! This show is 21+, $10 and starts at 8pm.

 On Saturday December 16th it's our 7th Annual X-Mas Bash in Norman! We will be returning to The Resonator. Live music from The Love Donations, Darlington, Kinda Creepy and Cunt Puncher. A Drag Performance, Photo Ops with Punk Santa, Ugly Sweater Contest, and as always our gift exchange. Bring a gift and get a gift. This show is All Ages within reason. (Meaning, use your judgement. You know what debauchery your kids can handle witnessing) Doors at 6pm. Music at 7pm. 

 We look forward to seeing you all. #TheWarOnChristophe #PuttingChristopheBackInChristmas 

Seeking Human Victims Podcast

  A new season of the Seeking Human Victims Podcast has begun and they will be dissecting the films of Tobe Hooper! The first episode is about The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and also has some music from Christophe. Check it out! 

Neckbeard Noose Weasel Box Music Show Episode #76

 New episode of The Weasel box Music show is out with a song off of "The Love DOnations Do Christmas"! Check it out.

New Single: The Last Man On Earth

A new single of "The Last Man On Earth" by Christophe and The Love Donations is coming out! Get it on Bandcamp today. Should start popping up on the various streaming sites come Easter. I may have a limited edition physical copy in the future.

Local Earshot Episode 107: Drinking Ol' Glory

  New episode of Local Earshot came out today. Christophe is the guest and talks about the new NCom Cyberhall, announces the Resonator line-up for Norman Music Fest and more!

Nightmare Cinema Double Feature March 16th!

  This month's Nightmare Cinema will be back at High 5 Retro Guys in OKC. This month we are doing a double feature of two independent films! The first will be a throwback holiday slasher called 'St. Patrick's Day', and then we will show 'Son of the Saw'!!!

New Christmas Episode of Seeking Human Victims Out Now!

  The Seeking Human Victims podcast from One Good Scare Productions has released a new episode about Silent Night Deadly Night 3 and they also included a song of Christophe's new Christmas Album! You can listen to this just about everywhere you listen to podcasts at, so look it up!