Everyday is Like Sunday....

So no post yesterday. I was far too tired at work and really didn't care to type about my hangover. Thursday was so amazing. I sat with Edward from Grizzly Bear and we did an interview for The New Rock @ 9. He was very kind and allowed me ramble on about anything that came to mind. It was very casual, yet cool to sit and talk with someone I admire so much. After our interview, he told us we could add someone to our guest list only to call me back on my cell phone to tell me it wasn't approved and we couldn't! Funny thing was that I tried to get 4 of my friends to come, and they all turned me down! Thank Fuck!

The show was amazing, although I must say that Grizzly Bear's set was the highlight for me. Not only do they pull of 4 part harmonies, but they're set was really loud and intense as opposed to what one might think after first listen to their latest album, Yellow House. Don't get me wrong, their softer, more delicate songs translated just beautifully, but their drummer is just amazing, and had a way of kicking the songs into new a direction when played live. He even sings too, which blew me away. I could easily sit here and ramble for an hour or so about this band, but I won't. All I will say is, please go and see them. At least buy the record, it's wonderful.

My friend Frank took some amazing shots....they're here: http://www.chromewaves.net/concertPhotos.php?concertID=388

TV on The Radio's album Return To Cookie Mountain is amazing, but live it just didn't do it for me. I love the frontman Tunde's energy and they sounded fine, but it's NOT what it sounds like on CD. It's more in your face punk rock as opposed to the slick production on the album. My opinion only, so no worries.

After the show, we hit the Undeground with Grant, Rusty and Ozzy. Grant ended up paying $40 to get us in so we didn't have to wait int he cold. He also let Karlie and I pass out in his bed too (without him in it). Karlie thought she could keep up with the boys that night. Nice try baby, but maybe next time I won't get you 2 drinks each time I go to the bar. Rusty and I ended up staying up until about 6 a.m. Once again, this was a great time and I can't wait until the next show.

I'll post pics as soon as I take them off of the camera....wonder where it is?!

Last night our band played in the middle of nowhere in an unheated garage at a small festival called Foxstock. We were by far the most mellow act there. Other bands that played were The Boxheads, The Flying Tigers, The Micronite Filters, Planet Uranus, and then us The Champion Heartache. Although every other band was totally rocking out, our set was very mellow with just piano and acoustics. Thank god the kids were so cool because I really thought we were going to get bottled. Nope. Turns out some of them loved Iron and Wine because we covered one of their songs, plus about 7 originals and they seemed to really dig it. Thanks to all who came out. Read about it here: http://durhamrock.com/boards/viewtopic.php?p=44774#44774

On that note, Aaron and I are just about finished 3 songs completely. Our last session at Cobra Headquarters went amazing and we finished harmonies to track number 2 titled "For A Little While" because the chorus says "I promise we'll be fine if we stay high for a little while." Pretty deep huh? It totally sounds amazing to me anyhow. The third track is a poppy piano rocker that is gunna smoke. I can't wait to lay vocals on it on wednesday night. I'll post one in a week or so when I feel ready to. At this rate our album might be ready for January.

Well that's all for now. Tonight is Badly Drawn Boy at the Mod Club. I'm not sure if we'll go, but if I do, I'll have a full report tomorrow night.

Fun pics to come, I promise.

Matt