Monthly Archives: October 2004

Over this past weekend I recorded April May June in our practice space. I set up the mics, stands, cables and ProTools rig. I checked levels as soon as the others got there and we were rolling in about an … Continue reading →

C’mon Cards! Get your heads out of your asses. You’re down 0-3. So what. You can do it. Lord knows it has happened to the Red Sox often enough. What’s one more year added onto a supposed 80+ year curse? … Continue reading →

I just got back from seeing Kante at Vamos here in Lüneburg. Kante is one of my favorite German bands. The members are all very talented, the tracks are produced well and the lyrics are understandable and thought provoking. Tonight’s … Continue reading →

Often when I meet a new German acquaintance I am often asked what I don’t like about Germany. Now there are things that bother me but the problem is that I can almost never remember what they are when asked. … Continue reading →

Hmm, thousands are dying in Iraq for bullshit reasons, the Anti-Christ is close to being re-elected and Britney Spears is taking time off to ‘chill’. Sounds about normal to me.

This past Friday I had a private drum lesson with Angelo Kelly. It cost 50€ but it was for a good cause. It went to support some sort of Childrens Music Program (anything for the children). He is a really … Continue reading →

Guardian Unlimited | Operation Clark County Not American? Still wish you could somehow influence the coming presidential election? Got a way with words? Then write a letter to an undecided American voter about how important you feel the outcome will … Continue reading →

The first newspaper I ever read (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) has endorsed Kerry: Based on his own record, President George W. Bush has not earned re-election. He has mishandled the war on terrorism, shut his eyes to disagreeable facts, left the … Continue reading →

I went to see the Blues Explosion last night at the Fabrik in Hamburg. I was thoroughly rocked. Jon Spencer has some of the best stage presence I ever seen. It’s like a mixture of James Brown, Elvis Presley and … Continue reading →

For Marines, a Frustrating Fight (washingtonpost.com) An interesting article about what the soldiers are going through in Iraq. The best line however is at the very end: Asked if he was concerned that the Marines would be punished for speaking … Continue reading →