I think we might be doing a show with Dillinger Escape Plan. A hardcore progressive/jazz/metal band. They kinda sound like Cryptopsy according to my brother Sloth. He seen them a couple of times, he is excited by the prospect of opening for them. I think I can get at least 2 more bands with us if the booking dude doesn't have anybody else for the ( Read more... )

Went to practice yesterday night, The guitar players actually bitched about the gig. They were like,"Did you hear those bands we are opening for?" I said yes I did, what is the problem? They didn't like them and thought they sucked ass. I was like you know it doesn't matter if you like them or not, it is a national act coming thru we are opening ( Read more... )

I have reached a point in my life where I have everything I want. My band is doing well, My kids are healthy and I have a job I really enjoy. Very few people attain these things in their entire lives. As far as relationships go It will happen when it is time. I'm not looking at having a girlfriend. SwampDonkeys are a different matter altogether!! ( Read more... )

We are still deciding on the Logo to go with. My brother Sloth (vocalist) and Tomas (drummer) are drawing up some Logos. We are taking all religious crap out of the logo, of course I already said that in a previous LJ. Broken record, I am ready to practice tonight. I need to do some work on my bass though. My guitar plug is screwing up. I need to ( Read more... )

Muychandice, Muychandice, Muychandice, Muychandice!!! I'm feeling Jewish right now!! We will be making Tshirts real soon. Once we decide on which logo to use. Willo wants to take any religious type objects out of the logo. We all agree on that premise, That is sooo cliche' to have christian or satanic stuff in logos or any of your themes. It has ( Read more... )

Well, All I got to say Is I hope my next year will be not a repeat of this year. No Wife, Single Again, My Band is Off the ground Running. We will be going into the Studio in February. To make a 3 Song Demo. Then, a few months later, A full Blown Album. My life is coming full circle, I wish everyone out there I count as my friends the best of luck ( Read more... )

Last night I broke a bass string. I haven't broke a string in a few years. It was my E string or 4th string. We tune to B basically standard with my B string set to standard tuning. Our practice last night was very productive until I broke a string. I just said Fuck!! No Reason!! The one day I decided not to bring an extra set of strings with me. ( Read more... )

Most people have no idea this is Pearl Harbor Day. 60 years ago, We were attacked by Imperial Japan, that attack plunged us into World War 2. All of us that use the internet and live our lives, have no comprehension of the events that took place all those years ago. To many of us, Sadly it has no bearing on us. We don't tangibly see the fruits of ( Read more... )

Once more onto the breach my friends. Truer words never were spoken. If feels so good about being knee deep in the Oklahoma Underground Music Scene again. It never ceases to amaze me how people respond to my band. We must touch a cord in people. We don't play Lovey Dovey Type of music or anything, but I feel our music crosses boundries/genres. We ( Read more... )

I have a band and it is very therapeutic. We are called Black Gate, we originate in OKC. I'm going through some tough times. I'm on my 2nd divorce. It sucks, I went into the marriage with unresolved issues with a past relationship and it contributed to the breakup of my current marriage. Anyway, the two things that keep me going is my children ( ( Read more... )