So I do need to book May for this 50 songs 50 states thing. Scary. Please Help! If you live on the east coast please let me play or record at your house.
May Dates:
May 21st Philly
May 22nd New jersey
May 23rd NYC
May 24th NYC
May 25th Connecticut
May 26th Rhode Island
May 27th Maine
May 28thNew Hampshire
May 29th Vermont
May 31st Upstate NY
Also things are already scary, yet amazing.
Low funds plus amazing friends and family equals greatest time of my life.
I truly recommend it.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Again
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Leaving Tonight
Leaving tonight for Philly to start the 50/50 thing. Wish me luck.
I just want people to get off their computers and go do something.
This is what this project is about. Sparking some college grads or drop outs to realize it takes a lot of bullshit to accomplish something. If you struggle to pay your rent... don't pay it. Stop drinking every night and save some money for once. The end result might takes year, but set a unique goal and do it.
Expect a blog to keep everyone updated on how the project is going.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Stop Motion #24 Night out
My favorite stopmotion yet at Thomas' blog http://heartichoke.tumblr.com/
I think I have to do one like that.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Stop Motion #23 Couch
This is the first stop motion that both Thomas and I are in together.
Check his out! http://heartichoke.tumblr.com/
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
Stop Motion #20 Wine Glass
I used a wine glass over the camera lens.
Thomas BoBomas http://heartichoke.tumblr.com/
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Stop Motion #19 My face and Skyline
Again. Posting two for bad behavior.
Hey Yo Thomas when we ending this? 30 or 31?
http://heartichoke.tumblr.com/
Stop Motion #18 Keys and Salt and Pepper
Man, really slacking. So I am going to post two as my punishment for being late.
Enjoy!
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Stop Motion #17 Gloves
Ahh getting busy. Didn't get home til 5:30AM today.
Thomas' video kicks the shit out of mine: http://heartichoke.tumblr.com/
Thursday, March 4, 2010
This Is Why Your Band Sucks 2
Here is round two:
A monthly column of advice and things I witness over and over again from bands being naïve and just plain stupid. You can read the first column here
…Because you spent your life savings on a full length record that only 200 people or less will ever hear or own.
If you took the thousands of dollars used to record in a studio and bought an audio interface and few decent mics. You could be saving a lot of money, aggravation, and bullshit. I am a huge advocate for the DIY musician lifestyle. Most labels don’t give a shit either if the stuff sounds professional. If the songs are good enough they will pay for it to be remixed, re-recorded, or mastered.
…Because you want to sound exactly like the new “_______” album.
I get baffled when I hear musicians talking about how they strive to be like or sound like a certain band. That’s like trying to mimic a friends mannerisms, hairstyle, and clothing… it’s creepy. Stop being a poser and think for yourself. There is nothing wrong with being influenced by a certain artist, but don’t go out and buy every item a musician or band uses on stage.
… Because you change your band’s name every month.
This is a total cliché. Changing your band name for the dumbest reasons. So your bass player left the band. SO what!? It doesn’t mean you have to change your band name. IF playing shows is about name recognition it’s hard to get people out to shows if they never heard of your name before.
…When you tour, you play only bars and venues that are way too big for your band.
I don’t care if you are a bar band. Try playing alternative spaces. Maybe play an all-ages venue for a change?. You want to figure out your market and sometimes playing places out of your element is a good way to find out what kid of people will dig your songs. I’ve played hardcore punk shows with Netherfriends and we got a super positive response from the crowd during our performance and at our merch table!
…Because you worry about paying your super pricey rent and your $300 iphone bill, and your cigarette addiction.
Playing music as a career is super tricky and requires you to live like a bum for a while. Live somewhere cheap (or be homeless if you tour all the time) and don’t be so materialistic. Try to not go to bars for a few weeks or give up drinking for a little while. Alcohol and cigarettes are expensive! I am blown away by how many musicians smoke and drink and wonder why they are so broke!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
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