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| Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 | | 12:39 pm |
| | Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 | | 6:27 pm |
More good news
just got the first pics of my second custom guitar.... the "HELLAcaster". Basically a telecaster... but from HELL. MWA HAHAHAHHAA | | 1:34 pm |
Crazyness
So, yeah, lots happening, very little posting. Just picked up a very-hard-to-get Axe-FX ultra (www.fractalaudio.com) Lots of playing music, lots of trying-to-get-even-more-awesome-job. And a dash of partying. Life is up. My weight is down (new low of 336). I have automated weight loss through cyclic atkins. Now all I need is a working vacuum... anybody got one I can borrow? | | Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 | | 5:23 pm |
| | Sunday, July 25th, 2010 | | 1:15 am |
cool nightlife in the triangle
looking for suggestions of cool places to go at night. A lot of places in Raleigh are super loud, kinda hoity-toity (meaning people getting super dressed up and all trying to impress each other), full of semi-violent meat-head types, or all of the above. So, where in the triangle is a cool place to hang out for a laid back, friendly social hour? | | Sunday, July 18th, 2010 | | 2:09 pm |
| | Saturday, July 17th, 2010 | | 8:42 pm |
4 years...
exactly 4 years ago.... to the month, I started playing guitar. Wow. :) | | Sunday, June 20th, 2010 | | 9:33 pm |
Holy shit have I been busy.
The band... took off like a lightning bolt. We have gotten booked so much I have barely had time to sleep. Hell, we opened a rock festival and we have only been really "existing" a few months. We hired a bassist last week. Wow. Just... wow. I used to joke about "rockstar is my backup plan" while I was in grad school. I guess I really DO get the last laugh. :) New bike came, but due to injuring my back I may not be able to keep it. Sigh. The thing is awesome too. | | Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 | | 12:54 pm |
How to support your local rock band's
So, one of the things I have learned getting the band is this: Venue's don't give a flying fuck about your music. They only want you to bring people to their place (basically to sell drinks). It is not a mutually beneficial relationship until later. They just want people. That you entertain is... secondary. Eventually, you have a big enough draw that you can go to venues that get tons of people already and are actually looking for good entertainment in and of itself (for their customers). So, here is how to support your local rock bands: GO TO THEIR SHOWS. Every person matters. The more people you bring, the better. Even if you don't BUY anything the surge of people makes a HUGE difference to a band's success. | | Sunday, May 30th, 2010 | | 1:05 am |
more oil spill
OK, so... WHY THE HELL is BP fucking around with trying solutions one at a time? It should have been working on prepping ALL possible solutions from the begining. All the execs at BP and whomever owned that rig before BP leased it... should be arrested and EXECUTED on national TV. Maybe if executives had PERSONAL responsibility for safety failures for workers and our citizens... safety equipment wouldn't be given a pass. | | 1:03 am |
how to stop more BS like the oil spill
"any government official meeting with or taking money or other goods from a person representing an industry or business shall have commited a capital offense... Any person acting on behalf of a business or non-corporeal citizen of the United states shall have commited a capital offense." There, fixed that for you. Hangings can actually solve future problems of this nature. I am not particularly fond of the tea party.. but I know I am voting against anyone in office right now. | | Friday, May 28th, 2010 | | 2:01 pm |
How to stop people talking on phones while driving
Simple: Block cell signals in the car unless the phone plugs into a special cradle/cable in the car. Then calls are allowed BUT ONLY if the car is stopped (like you pull over). Done. Oh, and make checking the system part of your annual safety check. | | 9:21 am |
titled, tagged, totally fucking awesome
So I have been riding around on my tricked out new bike. The thing was LOADED when I got it Aftermarket exhaust Anti-lock brakes extra power outlets extra lighting upgraded bulbs heated grips integrated autocom radio custom mount for GPS custom mount for radar/laser detectors topcase bike cover hand guards etc etc etc About 90% of the stuff a person can install... has been installed. Including custom fabrication. But, being me... I am gonna want to add some stuff Additional risers for the handlebars peg lowers custom vibration reducing footpeg mounts (I will have to design these) Stainless steel brake lines (needed for the handlebar risers). And I might sell the exhaust. It is worth over a grand brand new... and they no longer make them in this country. They sound AMAZING, but if I sold them it would cover the pricey upgrades listed below. and they are HOT. My roommate rode on the back for about 20 min and got uncomfortable even through his sneakers. I don't know if the stock pipes are less hot but if they are that would be a good reason to do the switch. Or at least, switch to a less hot aftermarket pipe set. ( Read me gush about how it rides ) | | Monday, May 24th, 2010 | | 7:43 pm |
It's here... my precious!
New bike arrived this morning. LOVE IT. I take it over to the mechanic's tomorrow for a solid once over, inspection, and then I can go get my tags! | | 12:41 am |
Lost
Lost its way and ended up in EPIC FAIL LAND. I am glad I watched the show while hurt on my back instead of investing 6 years of energy into it. I expect riots in the street for those people. I wonder if the producers will even SURVIVE? | | Sunday, May 23rd, 2010 | | 4:28 pm |
smooth jazz crazy train
http://music.todaysbigthing.com/2010/05/21Works SURPRISINGLY well. I guess good songs just transcend style. Though, since I know how to play this song... it is mainly slower and with less distortion with the tone of the guitar biased towards upper mids. That solo is sick though. I till haven't found a good transcription, so all I have is my pretty-close version. The real one is better. | | 4:23 pm |
| | Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 | | 10:22 pm |
| | Friday, May 21st, 2010 | | 5:09 pm |
hrmm
I am thinking about getting another ear piercing and a tattoo. Been thinking about the tat for a long time. I thought that as an artist, I would do the whole design myself, but now I have come to the conclusion that working with a more experienced/pro artist would really help. I know a guy in NY who is amazing who can probably hook me up. Gonna wait till I drop the weight though. I don't want it getting all distorted. | | 5:04 pm |
Nerd Wars
http://xkcd.com/743/Truth. New motorcycle arrives on Monday. BOOYA. Right about the time I am in shape enough to ride it home. Ok, I could ride it now... but an extra few days definitely won't hurt in that regard. WOOO! |
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