Show Recap; Stuff

We were far from perfect, but the crowd was pissed enough that they didn't care (this is what we count on). We made some new friends, and sold some cds. I'm still astounded by the amount of money--when I joined the band, a point was made that this band is not commercially successful (that isn't isn't even the case).

The Limbs is a one-man deal. Dude did a Tom Waits cover to close his set, and, although TW gets on my nerves usually, I was stoked. Totally worth seeing; I'll be a repeat offender.

The DJ/VJ did a mashup of Wild Thing



and Lick It Up



it was awesome.

Light Travels Faster did their thing (solid set). Later, Todd and I talked amps. I really like that guy, the rest of the band isn't very chatty.

It was great to re-connect with Mark from The Construct. I played with him 15 years ago, briefly during that post Neglected Mind period. Mark is really flourishing with the loop pedals. Dude always had impeccable time, so I'm not surprised that he's doing something technical. He's really a great drummer, along the lines of Mike Ricketts.

Tito made it down. He isn't used to seeing me play with so much tone. The new electronics and new BLC songs that I'm playing helmsman on really are different for me. I used to be uncomfortable with sparse arrangements, but not so much anymore.

BLC had some equipment casualties, though. Greg's two Les Pauls were not happy with tuning and it sounded bad, or in another key. Either my amp or Josh's made some bizarre sounds (the verge of pure DC clipping) 3/4 of the way through the set. I think that I was the offender--but it could have been the PA. After I get some rest, I need to see WTF. At least we don't have anything scheduled until 5/16, so I can work out the amp crap.

I'm stoked that I have the BLC cab at home with me, so that I can play the new bass through it and see if a useful BLC eq is to be found with a 4x10".

It looks like we're on the hook for a major (maybe) fiasco in October. Whatever...we'll be stoked to do it up--playin' for despondent college kids is totally our bag. Playing in a truck is an experience that I welcome.

I heard the preliminary mix for the compilation submission. Dameon sounds a little too AM radio; I'd like the bass and drums louder. I'm not going to bitch too much. The fuckin' Hammond track doesn't sound too bad with the new context (Josh really did some nice distortion guitar work).

I require sleep now.

I'm Terrible.

Tonight's goal was to pick up a pair of pants that will go with the Halloween costume. Alas, a sale was encountered, and I wound up buying yet another dark grey suit. Damn it, man! At least this one was reasonably priced (so I don't care if beer gets spilt on it---or the obligatory cigarette burns that my suits attract while chillin' on the patio with the band).

I got two awesome shirts and a tie, too.

Bad Luck City is a bad influence. I've gone from zero suits that fit to three. And a jacket that I need to lose weight to wear (just a little).

I seriously have a clothes buying problem when I perceive that the checking account has money in it.

Don't Believe Everything You Read

From red cloud west:

July, 27 2007 at 3 Kings BENEFIT SHOW FOR KRISTA BRYAN!!! Git Some. Bad Luck City. Reverend Deadeye
denver, Colorado
Cost: $10
Please come down and help raise some money for our good friend Heather Kammerer's sister. Krista is suffering from acute lymphocytic leukemia, and like so many of us, has no health insurance. We are trying to help raise enough money to put her on a list for a bone marrow transplant. On top of helping a dear friend out, you'll get to see the historic first pairing of BLC and RCW. Andrew does double duty while rocking with our old friend Jeremy Ziehe in BLC!!! Neil gets ruined by Git Some and the Cloud in one sordid night of aural explosions and love while Jason and Ross twiddle their precious thumbs.

11:30 and it was all wrong

Tito caught me off guard. Someone requires a haircut in a bad way. This is the face that's irresistible to men?!? The Tavern is looking mighty festive in this one.

Tracksuit-wearing guys ain't my thing

I really don't think that I'm that attractive, seriously.

Tito said that I should have delivered a beat down, not because the dude couldn't stop touching me, but because he was gay (then it would be a hate crime). If I don't even feign interest when you try to buy me a drink, I don't want your fuckin' hands on me, Cliff.

I think that maybe I need to reconsider my retirement, and at least keep a girl or two around to run interference.