068 Just Another Manic Monday
After the most hectic week of my life (hands down), i'm back in Milwaukee and we've started practicing for the tour. One million thanks to Maritime for letting us use their space. And after a few sound adjustments, we really started rolling. I think it's going to sound amazing thanks to my talented crew of cohorts...
And speaking of cohorts, immediately after practice, we hightailed it over to the Marcus Amphitheater where the Warped Tour was well over and the post-show partying was well under way. The parking lot was one big bash with special band tents, barbeque pits, dice games, and even poker tables! We were more interested in the free flowing drinks and such. Damon, who is on tour with Senses Fail, gave us a rundown of the operations, and our friend Tim told us of wild nights in Dublin with ex-Pogues members... Fun indeed. I passed out pretty quick once i hit the bed here at Todd's.
As I said, once i actually hit the road, there will be wholesome barrelfulls of time to talk, but today, I have to send out a bunch of rummage sale posters, a bevy of film crew fliers, a sack of tour posters to the UK, design and make some buttons (including one that says "The City On Film - Th'shit is B. Nanna's"), and some other stuff that isn't even worth mentioning.
But one last thing that is worth mentioning: The In Formal Introduction CD/LP will be available tomorrow! You'll be able to get it immediately from the Grand Theft Autumn site and soon it will be in your favorite local record store as well. Or of course, you could just pick it up at one of the upcoming shows!!
Btw, i was wrong in my prediction in the top 10 wrapup...
09 Kelly Osbourne - Sleeping in the Nothing (#2 heatseeker, which means it didn't even crack the top 100. ouch)
07 Black Eyed Peas - Monkey Business (#2. #1 R&B/Hip Hop, #1 Rap)
06 Pat Benatar - Greatest Hits (#47)
03 Coldplay - X & Y (#1)
02 The White Stripes - Get Behind Me Satan (#3)
01 Motion City Soundtrack - Commit This To Memory (#72, #2 independent)
and here was last week's top 10, which never passed the list stage:
10 Backstreet Boys - Never Gone
09 Art Tatum - Live 44-52
08 The Oranges Band - The World and Everything In It
07 Stewart Copeland - Orchestralli
06 The Pernice Brothers - Discover a Lovelier You
05 Hall & Oates - Essential
04 Bear Vs. Shark - Terrorhawk
03 Up Up Down Down Left Right - Perris, CA
02 John Coltrane - More Coltrane For Lovers
01 Foo Fighters - In Your Honor
As Todd said in his note to us this morning: Eat cereal, drink coffee, be merry.
See you tomorrow.
And speaking of cohorts, immediately after practice, we hightailed it over to the Marcus Amphitheater where the Warped Tour was well over and the post-show partying was well under way. The parking lot was one big bash with special band tents, barbeque pits, dice games, and even poker tables! We were more interested in the free flowing drinks and such. Damon, who is on tour with Senses Fail, gave us a rundown of the operations, and our friend Tim told us of wild nights in Dublin with ex-Pogues members... Fun indeed. I passed out pretty quick once i hit the bed here at Todd's.
As I said, once i actually hit the road, there will be wholesome barrelfulls of time to talk, but today, I have to send out a bunch of rummage sale posters, a bevy of film crew fliers, a sack of tour posters to the UK, design and make some buttons (including one that says "The City On Film - Th'shit is B. Nanna's"), and some other stuff that isn't even worth mentioning.
But one last thing that is worth mentioning: The In Formal Introduction CD/LP will be available tomorrow! You'll be able to get it immediately from the Grand Theft Autumn site and soon it will be in your favorite local record store as well. Or of course, you could just pick it up at one of the upcoming shows!!
Btw, i was wrong in my prediction in the top 10 wrapup...
09 Kelly Osbourne - Sleeping in the Nothing (#2 heatseeker, which means it didn't even crack the top 100. ouch)
07 Black Eyed Peas - Monkey Business (#2. #1 R&B/Hip Hop, #1 Rap)
06 Pat Benatar - Greatest Hits (#47)
03 Coldplay - X & Y (#1)
02 The White Stripes - Get Behind Me Satan (#3)
01 Motion City Soundtrack - Commit This To Memory (#72, #2 independent)
and here was last week's top 10, which never passed the list stage:
10 Backstreet Boys - Never Gone
09 Art Tatum - Live 44-52
08 The Oranges Band - The World and Everything In It
07 Stewart Copeland - Orchestralli
06 The Pernice Brothers - Discover a Lovelier You
05 Hall & Oates - Essential
04 Bear Vs. Shark - Terrorhawk
03 Up Up Down Down Left Right - Perris, CA
02 John Coltrane - More Coltrane For Lovers
01 Foo Fighters - In Your Honor
As Todd said in his note to us this morning: Eat cereal, drink coffee, be merry.
See you tomorrow.
posted by Robert at 9:18 AM
11 Comments:
so, uh, you never e-mailed me about Sheffield? Do you still need my s/o to help out?
Of course. I will get to all of the film crew emails this week! Thanks again!
xxoo
bob
groovy
I got my posters today, thanks Bob. There's a LAN center downtown called Villa Park. It's owned and operated by a Bulgarian guy that advertises "Network Gameing" on the sign in the window. I thought you might enjoy hearing that.
Is episode 2 of the rummage sale still happnin'? oh, Batman Begins is wonderful, unlike Gotham City.
I knew Coldplay would beat BEPs.
And I got an early Fathers Day gift in the mail on Saturday! Todd rocks for getting me the album and EP pre-release date!
Any news on the London dates yet Bob?
Is the new Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A Start CD worth getting?
I got an amazing album this morning, 'Milk man' by Deerhoof. Really recommend you get it if you've not already. Wasn't much of a fan of them before, but this album is absolutely amazing.
Good luck for your tour.
bob - what do you do when you are just about to go on tour, having to sing everyday and not get much sleep etc etc, and you get a bad cold. this happens to me pretty much every time because the universe hates me. coughing = bad singing. are there any special nanna remedies?
two things. try and pretend you're on tour a week before you actually leave... really try and take care of yourself and drink a lot of water. You know what else gets you? Going from the hot weather outside immediately into cold air conditioned buildings. I know it sounds grandma-ish, but bring a sweater or a jacket for when you're indoors. movie theaters are especially bad...
and secondly, you're most vulnerable when you're asleep. If you can't get a humidifier, try sleeping with a wet rag near your face, that way you don't wake up with a dry irritated infected throat. It's fucked up, I know, but it works... for me at least. good luck.
xxoo
bob
wow...
that is genious!
heartfelt thanks for your detailed response! i really appreciate it. although it might be too late to save me this time, that advice will definitely come in handy.
and good luck with your own imminent touring!
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