Mortified Beyond Belief

Pete and I spent 5 days recording the   002  set list last week. We used a multitrack recorder called the Tascam DP-32SD, which allows us to record 8 microphones at a time onto an SD card, and mix the tracks afterward. We decided it was very important to stay true to how we sound live, so the bass and guitar were recorded at the same time onto different tracks. What you will hear it the true sound of the double guitar, and is very close to what we sound like live. We have a few hours of recordings, which I mixed down 3 songs from, 2 of which were really us testing the mics. Horror of the Bells  is an improvised track we created when I quickly hit record after getting all of our mics in place for the day. It sounded like bells to me when I mixed it, hence the title. Monster Beat  is a track we recorded when I noted that Pete was playing a particularly hot double bass drum beat when he was warming up. I captured what he was playing so he could replicate ...

 Being a rockstar is a very stressful career. I NEED THINGS TO BE RIGHT BEFORE I PERFORM! IF YOU WANT ME TO PLAY A GOOD SHOW, YOU MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FOR ME BACKSTAGE AT A GIG: ONE ITEM FROM THIS LIST--- (FOOD) BOX OF SWISS CAKE ROLLS (ALDI BRAND OR NAME BRAND) ICE CREAM SANDWICHES 1 5LB BAG OF MOZZERELLA CHEESE (PRIMO GUSTO BRAND) TORTILLA CHIPS POTATOE CHIPS (ALDI BRAND) CAN OF BLACK OLIVES (ANY BRAND) COUNTRY STYLE SAUSAGE GRAVY (GFS BRAND) ONE ITEM FROM THIS LIST---(BEVERAGES) 2 LITER OF DIET COKE 2 LITER OF DIET MT DEW LIQUID BUTTER ALTERNATIVE (GFS BRAND) 2 16 OZ CANS OF DIET RIPP IT ENERGY DRINK ONE ITEM FROM THIS LIST (READING MATERIAL) US WEEKLY MAGAZINE PEOPLE MAGAZINE MUSICIAN'S FRIEND CATOLOG  SWEETWATER CATOLOG CURRENT ALDI FLYER HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE This is an acceptable combination of items (example): TORTILLA CHIPS, DIET COKE, CURRENT ALDI FLYER YOU MUST HA...

Hello people! I took a long break from writing blogs, but now I am here to inform everyone what is going on with our next gig! We are playing the Hamtramck Korner Bar on August 25th, which is a Friday, so we are hopeful that we can bring out some of our fans! I know we have fans, but they are somewhat scattered throughout the state.  We have some good acts playing with us! I was very impressed by  Chosen by Fate  when we played with them on July 29th, for Indiefest 2017. I especially liked a Pink Floyd song they did with a steel guitar that was all processed to sound psychedelic. All 3 of the guys in this band are really solid players, and the above recordings sadly don't do them justice! I approached them this week about completing our bill that had 3 acts so far, and I am very glad they committed to being the 4th! Jeremy Radke, who I saw play at the Phoenix Cafe' will be playing with us as well. His playing was improvisational, and I made a mental note at the...

We have a show coming up next week on Friday July 29th at the Ralston/indiefest 2017.  Then, I swindled the Korner Bar in Hamtramck into giving me August 26th to book us and other bands on! So far we have us, and Radke on the bill. I ran into a guy name Jeremy Radke when playing at the Phoenix Cafe'. Pete and I thought his improvisational bluesy sound would go good with ours, so we asked if if felt like bringing his band with him on the 26th! We are still looking for a 3rd act, for this show, which will be announced as soon as we find out who is available! (who is desperate enough to play with us two fellas) We don't have any shows booked for most of August. Next week's show will be our last until the 26th. We hope to record our music during this time, and shoot a video. I'm not making any promises yet! The more we play, the better we sound, so why not delay recording as long as possible? Well, hopefully we find a 3rd band who is willing to play with us! We...

Hello people! Saturday night's show at the New Dodge was one of the better attended shows we have played this summer! We weren't able to get a cd from the mixer board, which was a bummer, but at least I saved money by not having to pay for it. We were scheduled to play the Maidstone Theatre in Ypsilanti on Friday next week, but decided to drop the show, because the bill has changed a few times, and now there are 6 bands, and yesterday I saw they wanted us to play a 7pm, which is kind of a joke for a bar type of gig. I don't like dropping shows, but playing at 7pm would involve us driving through rush hour traffic, in Pete's Chevy suburban which probably get 10 miles to the gallon! Then we would probably play for 3 people, then the emo-hardcore bands would play, and I would have to feign interest out of politeness and have flash backs to when my high school band used to open for the same type of acts. Instead we will probably drag out the mixing board, mics,...

Hey guys, do you ever feel the need to satisfy that sweet tooth but your favorite donut store is closed? Yesterday I ran out of swiss cake rolls, and I wasn't about to drive all the way to the grocery store to get some! Luckily I was prepared, and had a few essential items in my emergency food reserve. Here is a delicious version of a dump cake, inspired by Kathy Mitchell! Savory Dump Dog Recipe 1 box chocolate cake mix 1 can of diet Vernors 1 package of hot dogs 1/4 cup of mustard 1 tsp cinnamon 3 cups vegetable oil First, take those hot dogs and chop 'em up into little coins. Every hot dog will make about 10 coin shaped pieces. This will give ya about 80 savory hotdog pieces for your dump cake. Take these coin shaped pieces, and soak them in the 3 cups of vegetable oil ! Now, combine the chocolate cake mix, 1/4 cup of mustard, 1 tsp of cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Whisk all the ingredients together briskly! Now, take your vegetable oil and h...

Pete and I are really booked up for the next few weeks with our band  002 ! Here is a list of our upcoming shows. July 15th--- The New Dodge Lounge, Hamtramck with the Dirty News and Perfect Number:  Event Page for Show at New Dodge July 21st--- the Maidstone Theatre, Ypsilanti (more details coming soon) July 29th--- Indiefest 2017 (Friday @ 2pm) @ the Ralston/Stone House W state Fairgrounds (Detroit):  Event Page For Indiefest 2017 We are doing our best to promote these shows! We are a supporting act on each one, so we have to leave some of the decisions regarding event pages and set times to other people. It is my belief that it is important to start promoting weeks in advance. It makes me nervous when I have to wait for details and the event page has 2 people going! I hate nagging at people. Well, after these shows, we will have completed 9 gigs! We need more shows for August! I have contacted several venues on my own, explaining to the...