People enjoy doing what they're good at
People are good at things they were encouraged to do by people that they respect
People respect others who enjoy doing things well
People want to do things that fulfill a need
Needs often arise from defeciencies in charachter
Defeciencies can develop from many things, and this is not where I'll discuss those.
Myself as an example:
I'm pretty good at writing and music and such
I was encouraged to do both alot by my parents and childhood social group
However, I have a defeciency in communication skills that developed from being in a "closed off" social religious group for my first 17 years.
This has led to my current State Of Being (SOB) which involves a lack of interest in interpersonal communication, but also, since the need still exists, an abundant interest in so called "creative expression". It is where I spend my time because I enjoy it. Time + Genuine Interest and Practice = Talent
What are you good at?
What do you enjoy?
What areas of your life do you lack fulfillment in?
I've had continued support (mostly) for pursuing creative expression in my life because I have surrounded myself with people who have similar needs and enjoy doing similar things. It's quite splendid really, makes perfect sense. Now, stop, drop and objectify. What if I had grown up with different encouragements, needs, defeciencies, etc... Imagine yourself in an Alternate State Of Being (ASOB). Now it's time to sleep.
December 14, 2008
December 12, 2008
2 in tents
Hello, my name is Junta. I am 19 years old and I'm drinking a beer in your house. A friend invited me to this party. Do you know where I can find any pot? I have some pills, would you like one?
Hi Junta, it's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Chase, and this is my house. Unfortunately, we can't allow underage drinking at our house, because we don't want to go to jail just so that someone we don't know can get drunk at our house, no matter how cute and flirty you are. If you're looking for drugs, then you're fresh out of luck. We had to ask everyone who was into drug trafficking to not come to our house anymore, because we have alot of art and community projects that we're working on here, and we found that it's nearly impossible to accomplish anything if you're surrounded by wastoids all the time. I don't take pills unless they are multivitamins, and I wouldn't take any pill from a teenager that I didn't know. Now then... who invited you here?
Hi Junta, it's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Chase, and this is my house. Unfortunately, we can't allow underage drinking at our house, because we don't want to go to jail just so that someone we don't know can get drunk at our house, no matter how cute and flirty you are. If you're looking for drugs, then you're fresh out of luck. We had to ask everyone who was into drug trafficking to not come to our house anymore, because we have alot of art and community projects that we're working on here, and we found that it's nearly impossible to accomplish anything if you're surrounded by wastoids all the time. I don't take pills unless they are multivitamins, and I wouldn't take any pill from a teenager that I didn't know. Now then... who invited you here?
December 10, 2008
I am an asshole, and so are you.
Before reading, you should note that this is for my benefit as well as that of my friends. I still have self-injurious habits and I don't want to seem preachy. I do not claim to be perfect, or even a good role model. I have however, been alot worse off in my past (for details, talk to me in person), and am still learning how to exist the way I want to exist.
Nurturing is dead. People do not nurture themselves anymore because they were not nurtured as children. This generation is nearly devoid of all forms of nurturing behaviors. We treat ourselves with contempt, injuring ourselves with alcohol, drugs, tobacco and unhealthy foods constantly, and somehow enjoying it. "Pleasure in pain" is a concept of this generation. Can you imagine the natural logic of this in the wild? If a Tiger repeatedly slams it's face into a rock until it dies, would you say that it was part of the evolutionary process?
So, why are we enjoying killing ourselves?
A deep part of us must have the idea that we don't deserve to live.
Somehow we have failed at the very basic element of what makes us sentient beings. We do not desire to live.
We feed ourselves to make the pain of hunger go away. We sleep because our bodies demand it.
We go about our days trying to satisfy desires for things we want, but probably don't need. Though we don't wish to intentionally end our lives, we are so degrading and negligent to ourselves that we obviously don't care. We don't nurture ourselves.
If one does not care for themselves, then how can they be expected to care for another? How can they be expected to care for all other beings on the planet?
When we throw litter out of the car window or leave plates of food out in the living room for days, we're trashing our own habitat.
When we eat at McDonald's or when we drink whiskey until we puke, we're trashing ourselves.
To some, trashing up an environment might be a way for them to feel power over something and someone else. No one's telling them what to do anymore. They're in charge.
It's correct that you are in charge, but what you might not know is that how you use your power defines your character, and shows others what they can expect from you. These impressions build over time into a life, and that life is full of choices. What you choose to do with your power means everything. We all have equal power, some of us just so happen to be using it to throw our own heads into rocks.
If you've followed some glorious idea about living fast and dying young like the rock stars and primadonnas of the world, then go ahead, by all means. You have the power. Just please try to not be so surprised and disappointed when people lose respect for you or call you out on your behaviors. Remember: the further you go down, the harder it will be to go back up.
Nurturing is dead. People do not nurture themselves anymore because they were not nurtured as children. This generation is nearly devoid of all forms of nurturing behaviors. We treat ourselves with contempt, injuring ourselves with alcohol, drugs, tobacco and unhealthy foods constantly, and somehow enjoying it. "Pleasure in pain" is a concept of this generation. Can you imagine the natural logic of this in the wild? If a Tiger repeatedly slams it's face into a rock until it dies, would you say that it was part of the evolutionary process?
So, why are we enjoying killing ourselves?
A deep part of us must have the idea that we don't deserve to live.
Somehow we have failed at the very basic element of what makes us sentient beings. We do not desire to live.
We feed ourselves to make the pain of hunger go away. We sleep because our bodies demand it.
We go about our days trying to satisfy desires for things we want, but probably don't need. Though we don't wish to intentionally end our lives, we are so degrading and negligent to ourselves that we obviously don't care. We don't nurture ourselves.
If one does not care for themselves, then how can they be expected to care for another? How can they be expected to care for all other beings on the planet?
When we throw litter out of the car window or leave plates of food out in the living room for days, we're trashing our own habitat.
When we eat at McDonald's or when we drink whiskey until we puke, we're trashing ourselves.
To some, trashing up an environment might be a way for them to feel power over something and someone else. No one's telling them what to do anymore. They're in charge.
It's correct that you are in charge, but what you might not know is that how you use your power defines your character, and shows others what they can expect from you. These impressions build over time into a life, and that life is full of choices. What you choose to do with your power means everything. We all have equal power, some of us just so happen to be using it to throw our own heads into rocks.
If you've followed some glorious idea about living fast and dying young like the rock stars and primadonnas of the world, then go ahead, by all means. You have the power. Just please try to not be so surprised and disappointed when people lose respect for you or call you out on your behaviors. Remember: the further you go down, the harder it will be to go back up.
December 6, 2008
Street art
During the last two years, I've developed a keen interest in street art. I have gotten to know some local writers, taggers, stencilers and wheat-pasters. I have come to some realizations about street art.
Firstly, inspired by my mother, the masses of humanity are greatly turned off by any type of street art, because the majority of it is sloppy, bathroom-style tagging that they can't draw any meaning or inspiration from, so they disregard it (rightly so?) as childish scribbling and not as art. Even within the serious street artist community, these are referred to as "Toys". Not to mention that most of the people tagging in this manner identify themselves with a gang, which conjures up images of backalley robberies for most folks.
Secondly, inspired by Alexandre Orion, most artists are not only failing to get their message across by alienating the public, but they are also causing physical harm to the enviroment by using aerosols, paint pens & other toxic methods to tag. It is a reasonable assumption that the artists are aware of this, but think they have no option if they wish to get the job done as effeciently and safely as possible.
The art above was done by Mr. Orion using only a washcloth and soapy water on the walls of a polluted subway.
As an extremely talented and creative community, I think it's time that we put some effort into ideas like this, that can not only allow us the release of self-expression, but also can help improve the community we're in and reach more people with our ideas.
The only way they could get him to stop doing the skulls was to power wash the entire subway system of Sao Paulo. One could wonder if that was his plan all along. One could more rightly wonder, "What is my plan? What am I trying to accomplish and create through my expression?"
I'll be looking for the answers, and so will you.
Firstly, inspired by my mother, the masses of humanity are greatly turned off by any type of street art, because the majority of it is sloppy, bathroom-style tagging that they can't draw any meaning or inspiration from, so they disregard it (rightly so?) as childish scribbling and not as art. Even within the serious street artist community, these are referred to as "Toys". Not to mention that most of the people tagging in this manner identify themselves with a gang, which conjures up images of backalley robberies for most folks.
Secondly, inspired by Alexandre Orion, most artists are not only failing to get their message across by alienating the public, but they are also causing physical harm to the enviroment by using aerosols, paint pens & other toxic methods to tag. It is a reasonable assumption that the artists are aware of this, but think they have no option if they wish to get the job done as effeciently and safely as possible.
The art above was done by Mr. Orion using only a washcloth and soapy water on the walls of a polluted subway.
As an extremely talented and creative community, I think it's time that we put some effort into ideas like this, that can not only allow us the release of self-expression, but also can help improve the community we're in and reach more people with our ideas.
The only way they could get him to stop doing the skulls was to power wash the entire subway system of Sao Paulo. One could wonder if that was his plan all along. One could more rightly wonder, "What is my plan? What am I trying to accomplish and create through my expression?"
I'll be looking for the answers, and so will you.
December 3, 2008
If I had a dollar
If I had an idea that could change the world, I wouldn't just tell the president. He might steal it, mock it or have me impounded. I wouldn't just tell my friends, cause it would all be a laugh. If I had an idea that could change the world, I would tell everyone.
If everyone knows, then the idea has power. It explodes in the sky into a million little splinters that trickle slowly across the world. Others can make the ideas their own, and become truly inspired to make a change. True change comes only from within, it cannot be regulated or enforced.
Buddha apparently said one time: "No one can enlighten another". We cannot change another. Fortunately, we do have the ability to endlessly inspire others to create for themselves.
If everyone knows that everyone else knows, then the idea will be more openly discussed and expanded upon. It's potential strength and relevance increases exponentially, and eventually the idea becomes the everyday reality.
So, how do we solve problems?
with Logic:
1) identify the problem
2) analyze probable causes
3) identify possible alternatives
4) assess each alternative
5) choose one alternative and implement it
6) evaluate whether the problem was solved or not
7) if that fails, repeat steps 3 thru 6
8) if that fails, repeat steps 2 thru 6
9) if that fails, repeat steps 1-9
and Strategy:
1) break down a large, complex problem into smaller, solvable problems
2) set a series of "subgoals" based on the process of getting from the initial state to the goal state
3) try to prove that the problem cannot be solved and where the proof breaks down can be your starting point for resolving it
4) aim improvement measures at root causes instead of treating the symptoms of a problem, keeping in mind that there is usually more than one root cause for any given problem
If everyone knows, then the idea has power. It explodes in the sky into a million little splinters that trickle slowly across the world. Others can make the ideas their own, and become truly inspired to make a change. True change comes only from within, it cannot be regulated or enforced.
Buddha apparently said one time: "No one can enlighten another". We cannot change another. Fortunately, we do have the ability to endlessly inspire others to create for themselves.
If everyone knows that everyone else knows, then the idea will be more openly discussed and expanded upon. It's potential strength and relevance increases exponentially, and eventually the idea becomes the everyday reality.
So, how do we solve problems?
with Logic:
1) identify the problem
2) analyze probable causes
3) identify possible alternatives
4) assess each alternative
5) choose one alternative and implement it
6) evaluate whether the problem was solved or not
7) if that fails, repeat steps 3 thru 6
8) if that fails, repeat steps 2 thru 6
9) if that fails, repeat steps 1-9
and Strategy:
1) break down a large, complex problem into smaller, solvable problems
2) set a series of "subgoals" based on the process of getting from the initial state to the goal state
3) try to prove that the problem cannot be solved and where the proof breaks down can be your starting point for resolving it
4) aim improvement measures at root causes instead of treating the symptoms of a problem, keeping in mind that there is usually more than one root cause for any given problem
November 29, 2008
Roommates are like lovers.
Sometimes, they are lovers. If they consistently do things to hurt you and show you that they don't care about you, then it's okay to dump them. You don't have to worry that they don't have another relationship to go to. You just have to dump them because they're hurting you, and you respect yourself and can't allow someone to treat you like that. If they don't have anywhere else to go, then they should be a hell of alot more appreciative of where they are and what they have.
Roommates are like lovers.
Before telling them to leave, you might try letting them know that they're hurting you, exactly how they are doing so, and what you expect them to be doing instead. They might not want to be in the relationship after finding out your expectations, but that's okay. You shouldn't be forced to compromise your principles for their sake. You don't have to be cruel with your bad relationships, but you do need to be firm. In an abusive relationship, the abuser uses the abused for selfish means, and through tactics such as coercion, intimidation and humiliation, keeps them under control by making them feel powerless and trapped in this situation. They might try to call into question the abused partner's values, telling them that they are to blame, that it's all their fault and that they don't know what they're doing. The reality that the abuser wants to keep hidden is usually quite different. You (Universe City) are a sexy, voluptuous, creative and intelligent lass that knows exactly what you are capable of and you should have lovers fighting for your attention. You have every right to stand up to abusers and tell them to treat you better or hit the road.
Roommates are like lovers.
Universe City should know that there are very interested, respectable, polite folks out there who would love to take her out for night on the town, make her feel like the bright, special young lady that she is, and might even woo her into a more permanent relationship, but that they feel powerless to make any advances as long as her drunk, abusive boyfriend is still lurking around.
Universe City, do you really think you can turn your abusive relationship into a positive and fulfilling one for both of you? It's possible, but unfortunately not probable. People develop patterns of behavior over many many years, and are quite unlikely to drastically change them in a few weeks or months. Especially if the change is coming from outside pressures and not internal ones. Sadly, it might be better for you to find new relationships, and maybe call back some past lovers who respected you and who have still kept an eye on you, because we all know just how much potential you really have.
Love,
Everyone
Roommates are like lovers.
Before telling them to leave, you might try letting them know that they're hurting you, exactly how they are doing so, and what you expect them to be doing instead. They might not want to be in the relationship after finding out your expectations, but that's okay. You shouldn't be forced to compromise your principles for their sake. You don't have to be cruel with your bad relationships, but you do need to be firm. In an abusive relationship, the abuser uses the abused for selfish means, and through tactics such as coercion, intimidation and humiliation, keeps them under control by making them feel powerless and trapped in this situation. They might try to call into question the abused partner's values, telling them that they are to blame, that it's all their fault and that they don't know what they're doing. The reality that the abuser wants to keep hidden is usually quite different. You (Universe City) are a sexy, voluptuous, creative and intelligent lass that knows exactly what you are capable of and you should have lovers fighting for your attention. You have every right to stand up to abusers and tell them to treat you better or hit the road.
Roommates are like lovers.
Universe City should know that there are very interested, respectable, polite folks out there who would love to take her out for night on the town, make her feel like the bright, special young lady that she is, and might even woo her into a more permanent relationship, but that they feel powerless to make any advances as long as her drunk, abusive boyfriend is still lurking around.
Universe City, do you really think you can turn your abusive relationship into a positive and fulfilling one for both of you? It's possible, but unfortunately not probable. People develop patterns of behavior over many many years, and are quite unlikely to drastically change them in a few weeks or months. Especially if the change is coming from outside pressures and not internal ones. Sadly, it might be better for you to find new relationships, and maybe call back some past lovers who respected you and who have still kept an eye on you, because we all know just how much potential you really have.
Love,
Everyone
November 25, 2008
changing horses midstream
This used to be a blog for a band I am in called Ghost of Monkshood. It's a fine band and I'm very proud of it, but as it turns out, I didn't need a blog for the band. I needed a blog for my life. I know this is a bold and super innovative idea, to have a so called "web log" of one's meaningless existence, but I will try to keep things as intriguing as possible for you readers who are tragically assaulted by knick-knack thoughts and petty profile pics daily.
To begin with, I will repost a message I wrote to fans of the Universe City facebook page. It's pretty spicy, and might just cause your blood pressure to change:
"From the info section of our page: "A mild mannered lending library & community arts center by day, superhero basement venue by night. Be a fan and stay informed about upcoming events. No drugs, underage drinking or destruction of property will be tolerated."
At the time it was written, this was something everyone agreed on, and just because some folks moved in (without being voted in) and started encouraging reckless behavior doesn't mean that the rules don't still apply. If you see someone breaking the rules, let them know it's not okay with you. Leave. Do something. Make a stand. The level of recklessness at the house is critical now, and must be brought to an immediate stop if this place is going to survive.
Who sees Universe City as a beautiful haven to artists of all kinds? A beacon of light? An example in the community? Yeah. Nobody. Although that was the basis of it's foundation. If you want to see it that way, and if you want it to survive for that reason, then stand up for what you should rightfully have. The house is being taken over by drugged up teenagers who prefer to wallow in their own shit all day and do nothing productive, creative or healthy for the community. Show them that they are NOT WELCOME. We WILL NOT STAND for this shit and it HAS TO STOP NOW.
This was meant to be a house for the community to use for creative good. It's time for the community to take it's house back. Go to universe city. Treat it with respect and love. Give the example.
To citizens of UC who might actually give a fuck: You are responsible for the actions of those that you invite over. Just because you're not shooting up with them in the bathroom, doesn't mean you're innocent. If you can't control your friends, and can't keep them from coming over to see you constantly, then you need to get the fuck out. If your idea of spreading freedom and artistic ideas means smoking out in your room all day, then you need to get the fuck out. If you are under 21 and are drinking in the house you definitely need to GET THE FUCK OUT NOW.
Seriously people. Stop being so selfish and start doing something with your lives. This isn't a game. You are leading by example. What kind of example are you showing the community? THINK!"
A few hours later, this was responded to by another page administrator:
"I apologize for that last post. I'm not sure who sent it but I hoped they had signed it. They weren't speaking for all of the house even though I somewhat agree. I found it a bit rude and unprofessional. Whoever wrote that is now going to be sought out. That was completely uncalled for and too public.
I'm sorry for inconvenience and the alienation.
Yours Truely,
Rai"
I'm proud of Rai for speaking up. She's always been good at expressing herself, and in a very agreeable and non-agressive way. I unfortunately didn't know that my name wasn't on the post, and as soon as I learned this I made another reply:
"This is Chase. I wrote the update that Rai was responding to. I thought that my name would automatically be attached to it. Sorry for the misunderstanding, but I'm not sorry for anything I said. It's all true, and this is a time for action and sending out signal flares to the community for help, not for soft-shoeing and pussyfooting around this issue. I'm not worried about hurting the feelings of people who would ignorantly or maliciously bring down everyone around them by their actions (or lack of action). This IS serious, and we do need to get down to business. If you have anything to say, let's hear it."
I feel as though many of us have tried for nearly a year to gently steer the reckless and destructionist behavior away from Universe City using agreeable and non-agressive tones. In response, the behavior has gotten more reckless, "guests" are pushing more and more boundries to see how much they can get away with, and the people who once cared about doing something positive with the house are now taking quiet apathetic refuge in drunken shadows, surrounded by people that are basically shitting on them.
I feel sad for my friends. My friends that are trapped in a situation they can't control, and my friends that are caught in unstable, unloving, dangerous behavior patterns.
It's time for this behavior to end. If the people causing problems cannot or will not change their behavior, then they need to see that they should not be allowed to take everyone down with them. Love is protecting what you care about, and being willing to make sacrifices for it.
I know that some of my friends think I'm an asshole now, and I'm okay with that. Maybe in their future they will be able to understand better why I'm saying what I'm saying. Maybe they'll have to have one of their friends die, or get thrown in jail, or lose their ability for rational thought before they really understand what destructive behavior leads to.
As for me, I'm going to keep writing. I'm going to keep saying the things that no one wants to hear, and I'm going to keep trying to better my own behavior so that I can live to see my son grow old. I'm going to write e-mails, blogs, facebook updates, myspace profile dialogue, posters, and pretty much whatever I can dream up or physically accomplish, and because I don't have to rely on problem causing people for my hookups, I have no reason to censor myself.
Be well
To begin with, I will repost a message I wrote to fans of the Universe City facebook page. It's pretty spicy, and might just cause your blood pressure to change:
"From the info section of our page: "A mild mannered lending library & community arts center by day, superhero basement venue by night. Be a fan and stay informed about upcoming events. No drugs, underage drinking or destruction of property will be tolerated."
At the time it was written, this was something everyone agreed on, and just because some folks moved in (without being voted in) and started encouraging reckless behavior doesn't mean that the rules don't still apply. If you see someone breaking the rules, let them know it's not okay with you. Leave. Do something. Make a stand. The level of recklessness at the house is critical now, and must be brought to an immediate stop if this place is going to survive.
Who sees Universe City as a beautiful haven to artists of all kinds? A beacon of light? An example in the community? Yeah. Nobody. Although that was the basis of it's foundation. If you want to see it that way, and if you want it to survive for that reason, then stand up for what you should rightfully have. The house is being taken over by drugged up teenagers who prefer to wallow in their own shit all day and do nothing productive, creative or healthy for the community. Show them that they are NOT WELCOME. We WILL NOT STAND for this shit and it HAS TO STOP NOW.
This was meant to be a house for the community to use for creative good. It's time for the community to take it's house back. Go to universe city. Treat it with respect and love. Give the example.
To citizens of UC who might actually give a fuck: You are responsible for the actions of those that you invite over. Just because you're not shooting up with them in the bathroom, doesn't mean you're innocent. If you can't control your friends, and can't keep them from coming over to see you constantly, then you need to get the fuck out. If your idea of spreading freedom and artistic ideas means smoking out in your room all day, then you need to get the fuck out. If you are under 21 and are drinking in the house you definitely need to GET THE FUCK OUT NOW.
Seriously people. Stop being so selfish and start doing something with your lives. This isn't a game. You are leading by example. What kind of example are you showing the community? THINK!"
A few hours later, this was responded to by another page administrator:
"I apologize for that last post. I'm not sure who sent it but I hoped they had signed it. They weren't speaking for all of the house even though I somewhat agree. I found it a bit rude and unprofessional. Whoever wrote that is now going to be sought out. That was completely uncalled for and too public.
I'm sorry for inconvenience and the alienation.
Yours Truely,
Rai"
I'm proud of Rai for speaking up. She's always been good at expressing herself, and in a very agreeable and non-agressive way. I unfortunately didn't know that my name wasn't on the post, and as soon as I learned this I made another reply:
"This is Chase. I wrote the update that Rai was responding to. I thought that my name would automatically be attached to it. Sorry for the misunderstanding, but I'm not sorry for anything I said. It's all true, and this is a time for action and sending out signal flares to the community for help, not for soft-shoeing and pussyfooting around this issue. I'm not worried about hurting the feelings of people who would ignorantly or maliciously bring down everyone around them by their actions (or lack of action). This IS serious, and we do need to get down to business. If you have anything to say, let's hear it."
I feel as though many of us have tried for nearly a year to gently steer the reckless and destructionist behavior away from Universe City using agreeable and non-agressive tones. In response, the behavior has gotten more reckless, "guests" are pushing more and more boundries to see how much they can get away with, and the people who once cared about doing something positive with the house are now taking quiet apathetic refuge in drunken shadows, surrounded by people that are basically shitting on them.
I feel sad for my friends. My friends that are trapped in a situation they can't control, and my friends that are caught in unstable, unloving, dangerous behavior patterns.
It's time for this behavior to end. If the people causing problems cannot or will not change their behavior, then they need to see that they should not be allowed to take everyone down with them. Love is protecting what you care about, and being willing to make sacrifices for it.
I know that some of my friends think I'm an asshole now, and I'm okay with that. Maybe in their future they will be able to understand better why I'm saying what I'm saying. Maybe they'll have to have one of their friends die, or get thrown in jail, or lose their ability for rational thought before they really understand what destructive behavior leads to.
As for me, I'm going to keep writing. I'm going to keep saying the things that no one wants to hear, and I'm going to keep trying to better my own behavior so that I can live to see my son grow old. I'm going to write e-mails, blogs, facebook updates, myspace profile dialogue, posters, and pretty much whatever I can dream up or physically accomplish, and because I don't have to rely on problem causing people for my hookups, I have no reason to censor myself.
Be well
May 7, 2008
Whammoth!
It's done! We finished recording last week and spent this week in the studio mixing and mastering. Ben Lindesmith at Zanzibar Studios has really burned the midnight oil for us, so that we could have it finished in time. Speaking of which, here's Chris' lovely album cover for "Lift":
We're having a party at the Red Room (114 W.Main, Norman, OK) this FRIDAY MAY 9th to celebrate the release of "Lift".
Go get a free online copy from ghostofmonkshood.net, we're only giving them away until the end of May, so tell your poor friends to come get some tunes.
We're having a party at the Red Room (114 W.Main, Norman, OK) this FRIDAY MAY 9th to celebrate the release of "Lift".Go get a free online copy from ghostofmonkshood.net, we're only giving them away until the end of May, so tell your poor friends to come get some tunes.
April 9, 2008
rolling along
we shot a bit of a music video last night in the streets of Norman. friends with accordions, giant mallets, torches & masks danced around innocent cyclists. today there's a storm coming into town and I'll probably spend the storm at zanzibar finishing up "How Now" & "Bicycling in the Pitch Dark" which we completed recording yesterday. Chris has a satellite studio area at his house and he's been putting the finishing touches on "Not a Second to Lose" and drawing album artwork which will be published in the next NonZine. we're excited about the upcoming shows we have too:
04/19 - NonZine Festival (Oklahoma City)
04/26 - Norman Music Festival (Norman)
05/04 - Zanzibarfest (an open house at the studio we use)
05/09 - "Lift" Album Release at the Red Room (Norman, all ages)
So far today I've just sat in my room eating wasabi peas. I need to go outside before the tornados come.
bye
04/19 - NonZine Festival (Oklahoma City)
04/26 - Norman Music Festival (Norman)
05/04 - Zanzibarfest (an open house at the studio we use)
05/09 - "Lift" Album Release at the Red Room (Norman, all ages)
So far today I've just sat in my room eating wasabi peas. I need to go outside before the tornados come.
bye
January 31, 2008
We're going "offline" from the world for a little bit to finish this album.
We have a show at the Deli on Feb 12th, then we'll be unveiling the mammoth on Feb 22nd at the Opolis
both of these shows are in our hometown of Norman, OK.
a regional tour in March and April is also being arranged.
peace be with you
We have a show at the Deli on Feb 12th, then we'll be unveiling the mammoth on Feb 22nd at the Opolis
both of these shows are in our hometown of Norman, OK.
a regional tour in March and April is also being arranged.
peace be with you
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