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Thursday, December 24, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Howie Day Fall Tour
Hey Folks, here is my tour schedule with Howie Day this fall. We are out supporting Colbie Caillat. Come on out, say hi and stuff!
September 15th
House of Blues
San Diego, CA
September 16th
House of Blues
Anaheim, CA
September 17th
House of Blues
Anaheim, CA
September 18th
Prochnow Auditorium
Flagstaff, AZ
September 19th
Warnors Theatre
Fresno, CA
September 21st
Knitting Factory
Boise, ID
September 22nd
Knitting Factory
Spokane, WA
September 23rd
Showbox SODO
Seattle, WA
September 25th
Grand Sierra Resort
Reno, NV
September 26th
Discovery Park
Sacramento, CA
September 27th
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA
September 29th
Commodore Ballroom
Vancouver, BC
September 30th
Crystal Ballroom
Portland, OR
October 2nd
In the Venue
Salt Lake City, UT
October 3rd
Fillmore
Denver, CO
October 5th
Pabst Theatre
Milwaukee, WI
October 6th
First Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
October 7th
Riviera Theatre
Chicago, IL
October 9th
Royal Oak Theatre
Royal Oak, MI
October 10th
Kool Haus
Toronto, ON
October 11th
Orpheum
Boston, MA
October 12th
SUNY Jefferson
Watertown, NY
October 13th
Newport Music Hall
Columbus, OH
October 14th
Electric Factory
Philadelphia, PA
October 16th
Roseland Ballroom
New York, NY
October 17th
9:30 Club
Washington, DC
October 19th
Variety Playhouse
Atlanta, GA
October 20th
House of Blues
Lake Buena Vista, FL
October 22nd
Stubb's
Austin, TX
October 23rd
Palladium Ballroom
Dallas, TX
October 24th
TBD
Houston, TX
October 26th
Rialto Theatre
Tucson, AZ
October 27th
House of Blues
West Hollywood, CA
October 28th
House of Blues
West Hollywood, CA
September 15th
House of Blues
San Diego, CA
September 16th
House of Blues
Anaheim, CA
September 17th
House of Blues
Anaheim, CA
September 18th
Prochnow Auditorium
Flagstaff, AZ
September 19th
Warnors Theatre
Fresno, CA
September 21st
Knitting Factory
Boise, ID
September 22nd
Knitting Factory
Spokane, WA
September 23rd
Showbox SODO
Seattle, WA
September 25th
Grand Sierra Resort
Reno, NV
September 26th
Discovery Park
Sacramento, CA
September 27th
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA
September 29th
Commodore Ballroom
Vancouver, BC
September 30th
Crystal Ballroom
Portland, OR
October 2nd
In the Venue
Salt Lake City, UT
October 3rd
Fillmore
Denver, CO
October 5th
Pabst Theatre
Milwaukee, WI
October 6th
First Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
October 7th
Riviera Theatre
Chicago, IL
October 9th
Royal Oak Theatre
Royal Oak, MI
October 10th
Kool Haus
Toronto, ON
October 11th
Orpheum
Boston, MA
October 12th
SUNY Jefferson
Watertown, NY
October 13th
Newport Music Hall
Columbus, OH
October 14th
Electric Factory
Philadelphia, PA
October 16th
Roseland Ballroom
New York, NY
October 17th
9:30 Club
Washington, DC
October 19th
Variety Playhouse
Atlanta, GA
October 20th
House of Blues
Lake Buena Vista, FL
October 22nd
Stubb's
Austin, TX
October 23rd
Palladium Ballroom
Dallas, TX
October 24th
TBD
Houston, TX
October 26th
Rialto Theatre
Tucson, AZ
October 27th
House of Blues
West Hollywood, CA
October 28th
House of Blues
West Hollywood, CA
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Goodbye to a good friend
It has been some time since I posted here. I started a blog dedicated more to the goings on of my music and sound profession at my business site (mooselickproductions.com), but I guess I was getting the feeling I had fallen so far behind, I'd never really catch up. I'm sure some day I'll publish a "cliff notes" version of what memories over the past year or two I can conjure up, but this post I write with very heavy heart as it is my way to pay homage to my friend Parker Hayes, who left us this weekend.
I can't say that Parker and I were the best of friends but our circle of friends are such a strong one that even if you haven't seen someone in a while, you pick up right where you left off. I guess nothing secures your place in a friendship when someone asks you to help them move. You dread it, but there is something joyful about knowing you're contributing to a new chapter in someone's life.
I recently moved to Austin, TX about 7 months ago from my birthplace of Washington, DC. It was something I had been mulling over for a while, but I knew it was time for a change, as much as it pained me to leave my friends, family and home city behind. All the while I knew, just because I was living in another state, that does not lessen the bonds of friendship. I think as I get older I appreciate that more and makes me cherish my friends even more.
There are so many thoughts and emotions that run through your mind when you get the call that something horrible has happened. As much as I wanted an immediate explanation, it just didn't matter. Nothing could be changed. Fate runs its course.
There are no words to express my sorrow and pain and feeling of helplessness, for Parker's wonderful wife, Jen, his family and friends. The one thing that stings the most is that I can not be there with them in this tragic time. To console, support, and be with them as they have been there for me. I just have to have faith that they know I am thinking of them and will always be here for them.
There is a power of emotion and tragedy that stirs up so much in the mind and soul and it's really put me in a stupor today. Parker wasn't even 40. We played volleyball, softball, tennis, frisbee together. We drank, watched sports, and both had a soft spot for Rockland's brisket. He was in relatively good shape. I still don't know what the official cause of death was and as I said before, at this point, it doesn't really matter. It changes nothing.
I could say so much about this great guy that I know many others are saying right now. The saddest thing is that something this tragic has to happen to induce those words. Parker and I were trading text messages this weekend. He got my new cell phone number and I figured the right thing to do was talk smack about the Phillies. That's what friends do. Had I known what the perils were for the weekend, I probably wouldn't have said anything different. Who knows, but now I can't even say goodbye, friend.
There is so much we take for granted in this life. The biggest thing is that in the blink of eye, it can be over. Rest in peace, Parker. You will be sorely missed!
I can't say that Parker and I were the best of friends but our circle of friends are such a strong one that even if you haven't seen someone in a while, you pick up right where you left off. I guess nothing secures your place in a friendship when someone asks you to help them move. You dread it, but there is something joyful about knowing you're contributing to a new chapter in someone's life.
I recently moved to Austin, TX about 7 months ago from my birthplace of Washington, DC. It was something I had been mulling over for a while, but I knew it was time for a change, as much as it pained me to leave my friends, family and home city behind. All the while I knew, just because I was living in another state, that does not lessen the bonds of friendship. I think as I get older I appreciate that more and makes me cherish my friends even more.
There are so many thoughts and emotions that run through your mind when you get the call that something horrible has happened. As much as I wanted an immediate explanation, it just didn't matter. Nothing could be changed. Fate runs its course.
There are no words to express my sorrow and pain and feeling of helplessness, for Parker's wonderful wife, Jen, his family and friends. The one thing that stings the most is that I can not be there with them in this tragic time. To console, support, and be with them as they have been there for me. I just have to have faith that they know I am thinking of them and will always be here for them.
There is a power of emotion and tragedy that stirs up so much in the mind and soul and it's really put me in a stupor today. Parker wasn't even 40. We played volleyball, softball, tennis, frisbee together. We drank, watched sports, and both had a soft spot for Rockland's brisket. He was in relatively good shape. I still don't know what the official cause of death was and as I said before, at this point, it doesn't really matter. It changes nothing.
I could say so much about this great guy that I know many others are saying right now. The saddest thing is that something this tragic has to happen to induce those words. Parker and I were trading text messages this weekend. He got my new cell phone number and I figured the right thing to do was talk smack about the Phillies. That's what friends do. Had I known what the perils were for the weekend, I probably wouldn't have said anything different. Who knows, but now I can't even say goodbye, friend.
There is so much we take for granted in this life. The biggest thing is that in the blink of eye, it can be over. Rest in peace, Parker. You will be sorely missed!
Monday, March 10, 2008
Morcheeba Spring U.S. Tour 2008
March 24th
9:30 Club
Washington, DC
March 25th
Trocadero
Philadelphia, PA
March 26th
Webster Hall
New York, NY
March 27th
Sommerville Theatre
Sommerville, MA
March 29th
Club Soda
Montreal, QC
March 30th
Opera House
Toronto, ON
April 1st
Park West
Chicago, IL
April 2nd
First Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
April 4th
Gothic Theatre
Englewood, CO
April 5th
Belly Up Aspen
Aspen, CO
April 8th
Commodore Ballroom
Vancouver, BC
April 9th
Showbox
Seattle, WA
April 11th
The Fillmore
San Francisco, CA
April 12th
4th & B
San Diego, CA
April 13th
Henry Fonda Theatre
Los Angeles, CA
9:30 Club
Washington, DC
March 25th
Trocadero
Philadelphia, PA
March 26th
Webster Hall
New York, NY
March 27th
Sommerville Theatre
Sommerville, MA
March 29th
Club Soda
Montreal, QC
March 30th
Opera House
Toronto, ON
April 1st
Park West
Chicago, IL
April 2nd
First Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
April 4th
Gothic Theatre
Englewood, CO
April 5th
Belly Up Aspen
Aspen, CO
April 8th
Commodore Ballroom
Vancouver, BC
April 9th
Showbox
Seattle, WA
April 11th
The Fillmore
San Francisco, CA
April 12th
4th & B
San Diego, CA
April 13th
Henry Fonda Theatre
Los Angeles, CA
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Happy Thanksgiving (Canadian Style)
And where do you want to spend your Thanksgiving this year, my good man? Why Canada, of course. They have turkey here, right?
Well, actually I'm back on tour with those lovable Canadians, Bedouin Soundclash. We just finished up our headlining tour of the UK, it was smashing, I might even post a story or two, and now we are doing 3 weeks headlining in their homeland. They even have their own currency, it's off the hook.
I'm starting to think the FAA has me in their system as "one to harass". Yes, I have had the most hellacious travel week. Step in to my world.....
So I left London on Saturday and my flight was delayed about 2.5 hours. I had a connecting flight at JFK in NY (thanks travel agent, why on earth would I want to fly direct to Dulles which is only 15 miles away from my home instead of making an unnecessary connection in NY?) so the delay was going to make me miss my connection in NY and that was the only flight to NY that night. Now, being that I work with bands, I travel with gear (mics, outboard gear, etc.) this stuff has a little weight it. Now flying from the States overseas, you can check two bags and have 2 carry on items, no problem, just one charge for the overweight gear. Now, flying out of London, you can check 2 items but only carry on 1 item. What the hell? This is extortion. I originated in DC with 4 bags total, what am I supposed to do with my 4th bag? Sell off the contents? NO, they are going to charge you for checking a 3rd bag, PLUS charge you for that overweight item you know is overweight because it's electronic and for your work.
Unreal.
So I get into NY, have to go through immigration, customs, etc. Find the American Airlines counter to pick up my hotel voucher and plane ticket for the morning. So luckily, I get all my bags, throw them on a cart (btw, these carts are FREE in Europe, but $3 in the U.S., again, unreal) and head to the train to take me to the hotel shuttles. That alone was an ugly experience carrying all of this gear, but I finally made it to the hotel, grabbed a few beers, overpriced chicken Caesar salad and then to bed, just to get up at 7am and do the whole thing in reverse.
I make it back to DC Sunday morning, with all but one of my bags. Just grand. I go back and forth with the airlines to find my bag. In the interim, I find out my flight to Canada the next day is at 6:30am. WHAT IS THE DEAL???? My bag finally gets delivered by 5pm and I even get some laundry done. Bonus.
OK, so it's the next morning (Tuesday), I drag my ass out of bed and make it on time back to National airport. So everything is fine, I make my flight to Montreal, bags and all make it through security, I'm on my way.
NOW, I get to Montreal and have about 30 minutes to make my connecting flight to Moncton, NB. I have to go through customs and immigration again, and I find out I have to pay for my $150 work permit downstairs. The clock is ticking. I get it all done, and have about 15 minutes to get on the flight. I recheck my bags and head through security. They screen my work case, which I am used to, and the agent says "we have a problem", oh my. I had a couple of screwdrivers in my bag and he says, go back to the counter to have the agent check the bag for me. I barge up to the desk, tell her "I have 10 minutes to get on this flight, can you please check this for me? (this will be my 3rd bag to check, which I'm sure she's going to charge me a bundle for). I don't even get that far, she says, "It's too late, I can't check the bag, the flight is leaving." Super.
So now I have a dilemma, leave my work case at the airport and make a mad dash for the gate, or get on the next plane to Moncton, NB which is in 4 hours. This is a no brainer. It REALLY sucks, but I have no choice. I ain't leaving hundreds of dollars in gear randomly at the airport in Montreal. And of course I could have slept an extra 2 or 3 hours, but what's sleep anyways?
OK, I made it. Woohoo. Hooray for Mike. and here I am in Canada. Bags and all.
Happy Thanksgiving. I can't wait to fly again. What's that? Great, I get to fly to Montreal on Sunday. I'm so excited.......
Well, actually I'm back on tour with those lovable Canadians, Bedouin Soundclash. We just finished up our headlining tour of the UK, it was smashing, I might even post a story or two, and now we are doing 3 weeks headlining in their homeland. They even have their own currency, it's off the hook.
I'm starting to think the FAA has me in their system as "one to harass". Yes, I have had the most hellacious travel week. Step in to my world.....
So I left London on Saturday and my flight was delayed about 2.5 hours. I had a connecting flight at JFK in NY (thanks travel agent, why on earth would I want to fly direct to Dulles which is only 15 miles away from my home instead of making an unnecessary connection in NY?) so the delay was going to make me miss my connection in NY and that was the only flight to NY that night. Now, being that I work with bands, I travel with gear (mics, outboard gear, etc.) this stuff has a little weight it. Now flying from the States overseas, you can check two bags and have 2 carry on items, no problem, just one charge for the overweight gear. Now, flying out of London, you can check 2 items but only carry on 1 item. What the hell? This is extortion. I originated in DC with 4 bags total, what am I supposed to do with my 4th bag? Sell off the contents? NO, they are going to charge you for checking a 3rd bag, PLUS charge you for that overweight item you know is overweight because it's electronic and for your work.
Unreal.
So I get into NY, have to go through immigration, customs, etc. Find the American Airlines counter to pick up my hotel voucher and plane ticket for the morning. So luckily, I get all my bags, throw them on a cart (btw, these carts are FREE in Europe, but $3 in the U.S., again, unreal) and head to the train to take me to the hotel shuttles. That alone was an ugly experience carrying all of this gear, but I finally made it to the hotel, grabbed a few beers, overpriced chicken Caesar salad and then to bed, just to get up at 7am and do the whole thing in reverse.
I make it back to DC Sunday morning, with all but one of my bags. Just grand. I go back and forth with the airlines to find my bag. In the interim, I find out my flight to Canada the next day is at 6:30am. WHAT IS THE DEAL???? My bag finally gets delivered by 5pm and I even get some laundry done. Bonus.
OK, so it's the next morning (Tuesday), I drag my ass out of bed and make it on time back to National airport. So everything is fine, I make my flight to Montreal, bags and all make it through security, I'm on my way.
NOW, I get to Montreal and have about 30 minutes to make my connecting flight to Moncton, NB. I have to go through customs and immigration again, and I find out I have to pay for my $150 work permit downstairs. The clock is ticking. I get it all done, and have about 15 minutes to get on the flight. I recheck my bags and head through security. They screen my work case, which I am used to, and the agent says "we have a problem", oh my. I had a couple of screwdrivers in my bag and he says, go back to the counter to have the agent check the bag for me. I barge up to the desk, tell her "I have 10 minutes to get on this flight, can you please check this for me? (this will be my 3rd bag to check, which I'm sure she's going to charge me a bundle for). I don't even get that far, she says, "It's too late, I can't check the bag, the flight is leaving." Super.
So now I have a dilemma, leave my work case at the airport and make a mad dash for the gate, or get on the next plane to Moncton, NB which is in 4 hours. This is a no brainer. It REALLY sucks, but I have no choice. I ain't leaving hundreds of dollars in gear randomly at the airport in Montreal. And of course I could have slept an extra 2 or 3 hours, but what's sleep anyways?
OK, I made it. Woohoo. Hooray for Mike. and here I am in Canada. Bags and all.
Happy Thanksgiving. I can't wait to fly again. What's that? Great, I get to fly to Montreal on Sunday. I'm so excited.......
Friday, October 26, 2007
Bedouin Soundclash UK & Canadian Tour Dates
The lads have asked me to come with them to the U.K. and Canada. Great bunch of guys, very glad to be out with them. Here are the dates. These are all headlining dates (and well deserved). Come out if you can:
UK
Nov. 04
Oxford, UK
The Zodiac
Nov. 05
Southampton, UK
Southampton University
Nov. 06
Cardiff,UK
Cardiff University - Great Hall
Nov. 07
Sheffield,UK
Plug
Nov. 08
Norwich,UK
UEA
Nov. 10
NewCastle, UK
Newcastle University
Nov. 11
Glasgow, UK
Classic Grand
Nov. 12
Manchester, UK
Manchester Academy 2
Nov. 13
Birmingham, UK
Barfly
Nov. 15
Leeds, UK
Stylus @ Leeds University
Nov. 16
London, UK
The Forum
Canada
Nov. 20
Moncton, NB
Oxygen
Nov. 21
Saint John, NB
Monte Carlo
Nov. 25
Montreal, QC
Metropolis
Nov. 26
Ottawa, ON
Capital Music Hall
Nov. 27
Kingston, ON
The Ale House
Nov. 29
London, ON
Cowboys Ranch
Dec. 01
Toronto, ON
Koolhaus
Dec. 03
Thunder Bay, ON
Kilroys
Dec. 04
Winnipeg, MB
Burton Cummings Theatre
Dec. 05
Regina, SK
Distrikt Nightclub
Dec. 06
Calgary, AB
MacEwan Hall
Dec. 07
Edmonton, AB
Starlite Room
Dec. 08
Edmonton, AB
Starlite Room
Dec. 10
Vancouver, BC
The Commodore Ballroom
UK
Nov. 04
Oxford, UK
The Zodiac
Nov. 05
Southampton, UK
Southampton University
Nov. 06
Cardiff,UK
Cardiff University - Great Hall
Nov. 07
Sheffield,UK
Plug
Nov. 08
Norwich,UK
UEA
Nov. 10
NewCastle, UK
Newcastle University
Nov. 11
Glasgow, UK
Classic Grand
Nov. 12
Manchester, UK
Manchester Academy 2
Nov. 13
Birmingham, UK
Barfly
Nov. 15
Leeds, UK
Stylus @ Leeds University
Nov. 16
London, UK
The Forum
Canada
Nov. 20
Moncton, NB
Oxygen
Nov. 21
Saint John, NB
Monte Carlo
Nov. 25
Montreal, QC
Metropolis
Nov. 26
Ottawa, ON
Capital Music Hall
Nov. 27
Kingston, ON
The Ale House
Nov. 29
London, ON
Cowboys Ranch
Dec. 01
Toronto, ON
Koolhaus
Dec. 03
Thunder Bay, ON
Kilroys
Dec. 04
Winnipeg, MB
Burton Cummings Theatre
Dec. 05
Regina, SK
Distrikt Nightclub
Dec. 06
Calgary, AB
MacEwan Hall
Dec. 07
Edmonton, AB
Starlite Room
Dec. 08
Edmonton, AB
Starlite Room
Dec. 10
Vancouver, BC
The Commodore Ballroom
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Fall On Me
Back on the "Steel Horse" again. Oh I love the cheesy road lingo. I picked up a tour with a bunch of lovely Canadians (aren't they all?) called Bedouin Soundclash. We are opening for Hot Hot Heat in the U.S. for about 5 weeks. Here's are the dates:
Sunday Sept. 23rd
Domino Room
Bend, OR
Monday Sept. 24th
Wonder Ballroom
Portland, OR
Wed. Sept. 26th
SOMA
San Diego, CA
Friday Sept. 28th
Majestic Ventura Theatre
Ventura, CA
Monday Oct. 1st
Gothic Theatre
Englewood, CO
Wed. Oct. 3rd
Fine Line Music Hall
Minneapolis, MN
Thursday Oct. 4th
Vic Theatre
Chicago, IL
Friday Oct. 5th
St. Andrews Music Hall
Detroit, MI
Wed. Oct. 10th
Higher Ground
S. Burlington, VT
Thursday Oct. 11th
Paradise
Boston, MA
Saturday Oct. 13th
Webster Hall
New York, NY
Sunday Oct. 14th
TLA
Philadelphia, PA
Monday Oct. 15th
Ram's Head Live
Baltimore, MD
Wed. Oct. 17th
Center Stage
Atlanta, GA
Thurdsay Oct. 18th
The Social
Orlando, FL
Friday Oct. 19th
Culture Room
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Saturday Oct. 20th
State Theatre
St. Petersburg, FL
Monday Oct. 22nd
Meridan
Houston, TX
Tuesday Oct. 23rd
Emo's
Austin, TX
Wed. Oct. 24th
Granada Theatre
Dallas, TX
Sat. Oct. 27th
Rialto Theatre
Tucson, AZ
Sunday Oct. 28th
Henry Fonda Theatre
Los Angeles, CA
Monday Oct. 29th
House of Blues
Anaheim, CA
Tuesday Oct. 30th
The Fillmore
San Francisco, CA
Summer recap, coming up....
Sunday Sept. 23rd
Domino Room
Bend, OR
Monday Sept. 24th
Wonder Ballroom
Portland, OR
Wed. Sept. 26th
SOMA
San Diego, CA
Friday Sept. 28th
Majestic Ventura Theatre
Ventura, CA
Monday Oct. 1st
Gothic Theatre
Englewood, CO
Wed. Oct. 3rd
Fine Line Music Hall
Minneapolis, MN
Thursday Oct. 4th
Vic Theatre
Chicago, IL
Friday Oct. 5th
St. Andrews Music Hall
Detroit, MI
Wed. Oct. 10th
Higher Ground
S. Burlington, VT
Thursday Oct. 11th
Paradise
Boston, MA
Saturday Oct. 13th
Webster Hall
New York, NY
Sunday Oct. 14th
TLA
Philadelphia, PA
Monday Oct. 15th
Ram's Head Live
Baltimore, MD
Wed. Oct. 17th
Center Stage
Atlanta, GA
Thurdsay Oct. 18th
The Social
Orlando, FL
Friday Oct. 19th
Culture Room
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Saturday Oct. 20th
State Theatre
St. Petersburg, FL
Monday Oct. 22nd
Meridan
Houston, TX
Tuesday Oct. 23rd
Emo's
Austin, TX
Wed. Oct. 24th
Granada Theatre
Dallas, TX
Sat. Oct. 27th
Rialto Theatre
Tucson, AZ
Sunday Oct. 28th
Henry Fonda Theatre
Los Angeles, CA
Monday Oct. 29th
House of Blues
Anaheim, CA
Tuesday Oct. 30th
The Fillmore
San Francisco, CA
Summer recap, coming up....
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