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New Video n' Such!
It's been a long time since I posted any new video, so here it is! I've posted a few things to the YouTubes, and the Myspace; here's some YT links to our infamous 2-set St. Patrick's Day show at the Inferno Tavern:
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Don't watch them too many times, you'll wear out the tape.
Of course, I've posted links in the 'Pics' section, and I'm sure you can find the same ones if you visit our Myspace page, because you're smart. Everyone says so. Sadly, I don't have any footage of Seymore Saves the World's performance, but you'll be able to see us together on June 14 at the Uptown Bar in Minneapolis, and you can bring your own damn camera.
To all you Silvertone geeks: there she is, the Silvertone 1446L with kung-fu Bigsby action.
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How'd it Go? The Schmoejoes at Bunker's
The Schmoejoes played Bunker's Music Bar & Grill on Saturday, April 7th, and it was about as surreal as it gets.
If you ask, I'll tell you that I lived in the Twin Cities for quite a few years, before I met my lovely wife, and moved to Waseca. Since I've been down here, I've gotten pretty lazy about making the hour and a half drive up to the Cities, even though I only have to turn right, then left, and left again (punctuated by lengthy straights). A side-effect of this laziness means I don't see my old pals nearly as much as I used to - once a day has turned into once a year.
Imagine seeing people you haven't run into for 10 years, all in one room - and then you get up on a stage and perform. Odd. It was kind of like a dream, where you see all these people from your past, but you don't have clothes on - or they all have fish heads, or something.
The show itself went pretty well - the sound was great, the beer was free and endless, and the audience was close, appreciative, and I got the distinct impression that they were actually there to see the bands!
I'm looking forward to seeing my old pals again, and meeting new ones when we play the Uptown, on the 14th of June. See you there!
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Happy Birthday to The Schmoejoes!
April 3rd was the 3rd birthday of The Schmoejoes, and it passed with no party, presents, or birthday song. sigh
I admit, I didn't expect any.
It reminds me of a time long, long ago, when I was talking to a teenaged-girl about the band I was in then (which will remain unnamed ;). We spoke about the kind of music she liked, and I mentioned that she'd probably like my 'Unnamed Band'. She asked how long we had been together, and I proudly said, "5 years!", as that was rather unheard of - most Minneapolis bands had a life span of two years before breaking up. Lead singer sleeps with keyboardist's girl, and suddenly, Drama!
The teenaged-girl snorted derisively, and said, "Pfft. I only listen to new music."
I just stood there with my mouth open.
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