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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.

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Gig-tastic

Mar 1, ’07 12:31 AM

That’s right folks, this month is gig-tastic. Every Thursday (starting this Thursday) Boston Common is at Paddy O’s, with occasional gigs at The Tap. Chet has two gigs this month, both 18+, and Matt Germak Band has a gig at Sweetwater at the end of the month.

So come on out & enjoy some of my shows!

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Harpers last night

Feb 8, ’07 6:41 PM

Played Harpers Ferry last night with the Matt Germak Band, had a great gig, even if the cold kept most people at home. Some die hard fans came (Megan, Liz, Dann Russo, you guys rock!) Luke Eriksen & The Juice opened for us, both of them put on a good show. I especially dug The Juice’s choice of covers; definitely not easy to pull of RHCP or Sublime, but they did a damn fine job.

On another note (hah!) I have the weekend off musically, & will be renting a car & heading down to Connecticut to see my mom & sis, as they’ll be there to inquire about an internship/job for Morgan this summer. As much as I love playing, and getting paid, it’s nice to have some time off from that. Anyway, that’s all for now

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Gigs a plenty

Feb 2, ’07 9:58 PM

I’m sure anyone who happens to be reading this has noticed that the upcoming.org panel in the sidebar continues to be full of gigs, which is, as always, a Good Thing™. Boston Common, being the working cover band, is the busiest of the three groups I’m in, but Chet has 3 shows coming up this month & in March, and the Matt Germak Band has a headlining gig at Harpers Ferry next Wednesday! So that’s very cool, as Harpers is one of the best gigs in town (alongside the Paradise Lounge, TT the Bear’s, and the Middle East Upstairs). Chet will be at the Revolution Rock Bar, which is this pretty hip new joint downtown, on Wed the 21st.

As for other things, just finished the second week of classes; gonna be one hell of a semester, but I’ll get it done. Ready to finish up Berklee, have my degree, and make a move on some things I’ve had in mind for a while. Putting together a working jazz band (probably piano/bass/drums, with a trumpeter & vocalist) is something I’ve wanted to do for a long while, and I’ve had some folks in mind for some time for it…

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My Website

Jan 8, ’07 7:39 PM

So, after having written a variety of websites for other people, I’ve gone and made my own, for my own self-promotion as a bassist & geeky internet user. I’ll try to keep this site updated with a list of shows I’ll be playing with the three groups I play bass for: Chet, Matt Germak Band, and Boston Common.

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Radio airplay

Jun 26, ’06 5:33 AM

Wow. One of the bands I play with, the Matt Germak Band received airplay on 92.9 FM WBOS tonight.

I never thought I’d hear myself playing on a major FM radio station, but there it was. Really wild. Definitely not something I ever ever thought would happen to me. They played “Five O’Clock Shadow” and promoted our show this Wednesday night at Harpers Ferry (we’re headlining, 11pm, 21+, $5 if you want to come out). Amazing. Just amazing.

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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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Gig tonight!

Feb 10, ’06 12:34 AM

Got a gig tonight! I get all kinds of antsy before these things. Second show with buddies Matty & Joe on drums & guitar, but we’ve worked out some more stuff this time, so it should go even better than the Harper’s Ferry gig last month. Playhouse Lounge @ the Charles Playhouse, 21+ $5, 10:30pm set if you happen to read this & be in Boston. Wish me luck, and wish Matt & I luck in NYC on Sunday for our Mercury Lounge (!) gig.

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