One of my closest friends, the Doc and I have our own handshake. Maybe we'll try to make it catch on but for now it's just ours. We hit the back of one of our hands together twice and then point at each other with both hands and say *bitches* in the highest voice possible. Believe it or not, I'm 32.
Oh yeah, my brother is home for the holidays. I'm very excited about that. I miss him like crazy. He moved to Phoenix back in May and is probably going to come home once a year for awhile.
Friday, November 26, 2004
Saturday, November 20, 2004
grammys
I just found out that my songs on Garageband.com have won some awards. Pretty funny stuff...here it is:
GHOSTING
#19 Grooviest rhythm in Indie-Rock, All-time
Most rocking track in Alternative - Week of June 21, 2004
WATERGUN
Track of the day in Alternative - May 8th, 2004
#7 Feel good track in Indie Rock, All-time
Feel good track in Alternative - Week of July 5th, 2004
DIGNITY IN DEATH
#3 Best male vocals in Indie-Rock, All-time
#1 Most bitter breakup song in Indie-Rock, All-time
#5 Most bitter breakup song in Alternative, All-time
I know there's a bit of confusion in this list. How can something be #1 and #5 simultaneously you ask? Well, I guess it's because the group "Indie-Rock" is substantially smaller than the all-encompassing group of "Alternative" or somesuchthing. Regardless of how silly this is it's still really flattering that people listened to and enjoyed my songs. I won't be that guy that says "that's all you can hope for man, if just one other person enjoys my songs..." because all that really matters to me is that I'm happy with what I commited to tape. I know that sounds selfish but come on, is there a more selfish thing in this world than performing some form of art? I'd be damned to think of another. So, thanks to those who listened, I really do appreciate it...it means that we have something in common as humans. As sonic friends. As sensory teammates. I take more comfort in that than "moving" people or whatever.
GHOSTING
#19 Grooviest rhythm in Indie-Rock, All-time
Most rocking track in Alternative - Week of June 21, 2004
WATERGUN
Track of the day in Alternative - May 8th, 2004
#7 Feel good track in Indie Rock, All-time
Feel good track in Alternative - Week of July 5th, 2004
DIGNITY IN DEATH
#3 Best male vocals in Indie-Rock, All-time
#1 Most bitter breakup song in Indie-Rock, All-time
#5 Most bitter breakup song in Alternative, All-time
I know there's a bit of confusion in this list. How can something be #1 and #5 simultaneously you ask? Well, I guess it's because the group "Indie-Rock" is substantially smaller than the all-encompassing group of "Alternative" or somesuchthing. Regardless of how silly this is it's still really flattering that people listened to and enjoyed my songs. I won't be that guy that says "that's all you can hope for man, if just one other person enjoys my songs..." because all that really matters to me is that I'm happy with what I commited to tape. I know that sounds selfish but come on, is there a more selfish thing in this world than performing some form of art? I'd be damned to think of another. So, thanks to those who listened, I really do appreciate it...it means that we have something in common as humans. As sonic friends. As sensory teammates. I take more comfort in that than "moving" people or whatever.
Friday, November 19, 2004
ear plugs
I guess I should tell you all about some shows that I'm looking forward to:
November 24th - WARE RIVER CLUB and MARK SCHWABER @ the Red Cat in Holyoke, MA -$3
November 24th - SPOUSE @ the Apollo Grille in Easthampton, MA - donations
December 4th - MARK SCHWABER and THE SPEAK and many, many others. All day benefit for the food bank of Springfield @ The Flywheel in Easthampton, MA - donations of $ or cans of non-perishable food. www.flywheelarts.org
December 4th - ELLIOTT SMITH TRIBUTE @ Night Owl Records in Easthampton, MA - This tribute is being put on and run by a group of 10 or so Northampton High School students. 7PM - FREE - ALL AGES
www.nightowlrecords.net
December 17th - SPOUSE and LO FINE and MARK SCHWABER @ Bishop's Lounge in Northampton, MA - $3
December 18th - HOT BUTTERED ELVES @ The Brass Cat in Easthampton, MA. Christmas rock extraveganza featuring members of Spouse, Lo Fine, Ware River Club, Red Door Exchange, RNC and many more. $3 (All proceeds from the night go to the Toy Fund of Easthampton.)
December 31st - SPOUSE @ The Elevens in Northampton, MA - $5
November 24th - WARE RIVER CLUB and MARK SCHWABER @ the Red Cat in Holyoke, MA -$3
November 24th - SPOUSE @ the Apollo Grille in Easthampton, MA - donations
December 4th - MARK SCHWABER and THE SPEAK and many, many others. All day benefit for the food bank of Springfield @ The Flywheel in Easthampton, MA - donations of $ or cans of non-perishable food. www.flywheelarts.org
December 4th - ELLIOTT SMITH TRIBUTE @ Night Owl Records in Easthampton, MA - This tribute is being put on and run by a group of 10 or so Northampton High School students. 7PM - FREE - ALL AGES
www.nightowlrecords.net
December 17th - SPOUSE and LO FINE and MARK SCHWABER @ Bishop's Lounge in Northampton, MA - $3
December 18th - HOT BUTTERED ELVES @ The Brass Cat in Easthampton, MA. Christmas rock extraveganza featuring members of Spouse, Lo Fine, Ware River Club, Red Door Exchange, RNC and many more. $3 (All proceeds from the night go to the Toy Fund of Easthampton.)
December 31st - SPOUSE @ The Elevens in Northampton, MA - $5
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