Tuesday, April 08, 2014

Holy Shit....You've Got To Get On That!!


Hey Everyone,

    It's been a few weeks since I've had a post and since "someone" has said they would be getting revenge I should start off with saying that the other 2 bananas that are in our band had no part in what happened at the last show...I take full responsibility for the shenanigans that transpired. Now truth be told Marco did say that I require adult supervision when going to Dollar Rama as I don't know when to stop but it just seemed fitting and really when walking through the store there were so many ideas that ran through my head that it seemed right to purchase those items (lol). I know my time will come and the dancing midgets will appear on stage (I've got to see how this one is pulled off) but if we can't have fun with our own band mates then that means that we've got to take it out on someone else and I think we've done enough to our friend Steve.

So as Jeff eluded to last week we've started working on some new material and laying down some riffs for future songs and it seems to be going nicely so far. The new ideas seem to have a more aggressive feel to it and I'd like to think that we're trying to push ourselves with this new stuff. We've also decided that the next couple of tunes will be a theme based (either trilogy or a four part story). I've started working on the lyrics for the first song and think that I have it down but I really want the guys input on these as usually it's something I do on my own. I'm looking forward to what we have coming down the pipe and I'm sure we'll write more about it as it comes along.

Last but not least I just want to give a huge shout out to some friends of our from D.W.A. (Driven With Aggression) as it seems like they finally got their shit together and are back in the saddle and we're looking forward to sharing the stage with them again (hopefully sooner rather than later). It would be nice to have them and My Hollow along with us on the same bill or even an out of town gig.

Until we meet again
J

Thursday, April 03, 2014

Revenge Will Be Mine


So last week on March 21st DR had a show with a few local bands at the Rock Pile East in Scarborough Ont., this marks our 3rd show of the year thus far. The turn out was a little disappointing for a Friday night but we still made the best of it. A few speed bumps along the way such as Jorge breaking a string half way through the set and my bass sound cutting out most of the night kept us on our toes. The show must go on and it did. The crowd was rowdy for its size which kept the overall energy high as we played our set. Now for the fun stuff. My band mates though it would be a good idea to embarrass me on stage while using the cover of my up coming birthday on March 24th. They had my nephew Dylan who was in attendance come on stage and grab my bass out of my hands all while wearing a long haired wig and toque mocking my usual off stage appearance. Pink butterfly wings, a tiara and pomp poms came out of thin air and magically found their way on to my body. (those prick bastards used my daughter as leverage in convincing me to put that shit on) once my shame was at an all time high they got everyone in attendance to join in and help sing a heavy metal version of Happy Birthday. YAY FUCKING ME! the only highlight was the shot of Jag I had after this ordeal was over.  Thank you Megan. Anyways we finished up our set and called it a night. All in all a good night.

REVENGE will be mine. You can bet your balls on that folks.
At least one opportunity has been confirmed. We have a show booked for Aug 1st with "The Agonist" in Toronto. Just so happens to be 2 days away from Jorge's b-day. I will have something planned, rest assured and it will be something to see. I envision dancing Midgets and......... I have said too much. Jorge watch the fuck out and the rest of you (Marco and Nelson) are not off the hook either.

On a side note the Maple Leafs finally won a game last night after losing 8 straight and watching their Playoff hopes go down the shitter :)>  there still is a chance but a small one at best. Go Leafs Go !

Side note # Deux
We have the foundations of a new song completed and a few riffs ready for a second one. Feels good to be writing again.

Till next time.

Jeff