I quit a successful job as the lead singer of an internationally known rock band to open a damn record store. And it was, honestly, the best decision of my damn life. I feel comfortable here. We've got records and zines and open mics and bands that only need space for 100 people stop by to play. It isn't the greatest money maker and it's good I've ( Read more... )

At least the split from the band's been chill, you know. There's some legal stuff in regards to royalties on past songs, but that's why you sign contracts at the beginning and let yourself have good management who know what they are doing. It won't be too hard to untangle myself and honestly, they're giving me a great deal for you know, walking out ( Read more... )

When you walk away from something, even when you know it's the right thing to do, your heart still breaks. I mean, I know I'm doing the right thing for Ellie and Micha. Doesn't mean it doesn't hurt, you know. This past week, I've had nothing to do every morning. No real purpose. I mean, I've got an idea and a plan, but right now, I'm just trying to ( Read more... )

A buddy of mine is selling his record store. He and his lady want to spend some time going around the world and then bounce back and forth between the states and like Australia. Skiing and the like ( Read more... )

Was raised on the road. Watched my folks do the roadie thing. Did it myself for a bit. Still a union member actually. Little known fact. But man, gotta say, I'm loving it up here. Loving it. The rush of performing to people who don't know who the fuck we are ... but that's changing. Word is getting out. People are saying they're finding us on the ( Read more... )

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All the shit that goes into this kind of a tour is crazy. I mean, I know it from a roadie perspective. But damn, it's just as crazy from a performance world. We hit the road at the end of the month and it's gonna be amazing. Well, it should be ... there's a few hiccups happening right now. But it'll work itself out.

Stuff people don't always know about me - I fucking love to paint and draw and really do anything that involves colors. It's one reason I love music - I see it in color and it's like living art ( Read more... )

We're trying not to show how crazy nervous we all are about this damn tour that's coming up. I mean, first major, out of the state, across the country, let's not fuck it up tour? Yup. 25 minutes on stage every night to prove to rock fans that we're worthy of their time. We know we are. Gotta convince them. Which, I know isn't gonna be too hard. I ( Read more... )

But she made dinner tonight. Walked in after rehearsal and she was in the kitchen, cooking. Micah was there. Which is good since we're still watching things, you know. But she was cooking and it felt good. Felt normal for the first time. Good to see her emerging from the shadows, you know.