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Life Update
Jun 11, ’08
3:39 PM
So I’ve been posting a lot of links, reblogs, quotes, and media lately, but nothing of a more personal nature. Life seems to have settled into a bit of a routine, which is probably why I haven’t bored anyone who happens to be reading (comment! I love comments!), but I felt the desire to write about my own life.
Work is going well, definitely settled in finally, learning to fulfill some new roles. Forgive me for withholding more detail, but the Fruit Company™ is a bit touchy with blogging.
Musically, things are slow, but it’s still there. Tony Brown & the Faithful (the new name of Tony’s group) has been rehearsing quite a bit, primarily in an effort to build up a repertoire of music. Having only an hour’s worth of music tends to limit the kinds of gigs we can take. Sadly, our drummer JoBeth had to leave the group, but we’re soldiering on. We’ve already begun auditioning new drummers, and hopefully we’ll have somebody on-board soon! As for Maria McNeil, nothing on the horizon at the moment, but keep an eye on the gigs list (or RSS feed if you like) for my upcoming gigs.
Saw Amber this past weekend, which was fantastic, and this coming weekend we’ll be winging out way south to Knoxville, TN, to enjoy my friend John Wiesehan’s wedding. It’s gonna be a ball, really looking forward to it. Interestingly enough, it’ll be the first time we’ve ever gone somewhere & stayed in a hotel together. One of those random little “firsts”, y’know?
Beer goggles
May 14, ’08
12:35 AM
- Me: We can drink beers!
- Amber: Beer goggles don’t work that way. It won’t make the baseball more interesting.
Reblog: Study Finds That Men Can’t Read Women
Apr 16, ’08
9:52 PM
Very interest post by way of my girlfriend Amber:
Study published in April’s issue of Psychological Science reveals that men interpret friendly camaraderie from women as sexual advances, but more interestingly, men also interpret actual sexual advances as friendly exchanges.
Just as in previous studies, men were more likely than women to misperceive friendliness as sexual interest, but they also were quite likely to misperceive sexual interest as friendliness. (via Blackwell Synergy)
Totally true, I am capable of this level of oblivion. I do try not to be that thick though, I really do! Check the link for the rest.
(Via diabola in musica)
Reblogged: Common sense = superpower
Apr 8, ’08
8:53 AM
Musical Update
Aug 13, ’07
7:07 PM
So here’s an update on my musical life. John Cooke & I have begun a cover band, entitled The Common Good, made up of former members of Boston Common. As with any venture, much to do, but we’ve got some gigs happening, and some new booking is on the way as well. We’ve taken over the Thursday night slot at Paddy O’s for the time being, although once Jonnie reforms Boston Common, I have no doubt we may be competing for that gig.
As for Chet, Will & Joe have both moved down south to Atlanta, GA. They’ve both secured jobs at local recording studios, and I with them well, but no longer shall anyone be able to hear the dulcet tones of that which was live Chet. I am, however, closing in on creating the Chet album. Album title suggestions are welcome.
Amber moved out this past Sunday, which leaves me a bit lonely here in this place. The summer with her was wonderful, and of course there were ups & downs, but that’s just life. More ups than downs, for sure, and considering how small my place is (600 sq. ft.) we managed to fit everything quite well. Definitely need some more shelves though…
Last, but not least, is the Matt Germak Band. Matt’s been hectic with his education, as well a looking for a new day job, but we do have a gig in September in Bar Harbor, Maine. We’ll see how Matt’s life plays out.
So yeah…
Jun 20, ’07
9:47 PM
So I haven’t posted in over a month, which is a bit lame. Anyway, life has been a bit hectic. Doing classes full-time (16 credits folks), gigging weekly, occasional trips out-of-town for gigs or recreation, and on top of all that Amber moved in for the summer. So yeah, it’s been overwhelming, but in a good way, especially that Amber is here (no surprise I like my girlfriend, right?)
As for my previous entry, still a work in progress, but the Chet album slowly edges forward. Boston Common continues to gig every Thursday at Paddy O’s down by Faneuil Hall. And to anyone who reads this, feel free to leave comments, that’s what they’re there for.
Busy busy busybusybusybizbizbiz…
Apr 5, ’06
9:59 PM
Whew.
The last few weeks have been HECTIC. Spring break was two weeks ago; went to NYC with the fam for St. Paddy’s weekend, then flew back to Boston for a Matt Germak Band gig at TT the Bear’s. Ended up sick for a few days, then back to NYC to play CBGB with the Germak Band. That was awesome, if loud as hell. Then I spent that weekend hanging with Amber (yay!) and working at the Apple Store.
Last week was back to classes, plus checking out Rear Window Studios with Matt Germak as we begin inquiring about cutting a full album. Went searching for a condo that Thursday, and found the place for next year. Friday was spent at work, followed by karaōke w/ coworkers after we closed the store. Saturday was an early day shift (9:30–6:30), followed by rehearsal w/ Jenny Martin for her recording sessions next weekend (two 10-hour all-day sessions at Mix One, hoo boy.)
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