Blog: If You Make It

Added: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Description: Looking back over the video on IYMI, I noticed that there hasn't been one of Laura playing live. Seeking to correct that mistake, I brought my camera to her last show, where she played with her full Cans lineup ( minus 1 ). This song is from their upcoming split with Jeff Rosenstock of BtMI. Recently it was Laura's birthday, so make sure to with her a happy birthday in the comments.

Added: Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Description: From Columbus, Ohio, comes two awesome individuals named Ryan and Lisa. We've been talking about doing a LTTM Pink Couch for a while, but it's been hard getting them this way over the last two years. They recently did a tour with local buddies, Saint Seneca, who also recorded that day. So look forward to that! You might also know Ryan from the threesome Delay, who are also from Columbus. They also have a big [...]

Added: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Description: This is from the same show as the newest Maps and Atlases video. PIM has some of most dynamic drumming I've seen in a while. He plays so effortlessly and smooth, it's hard to wrap my mind around it. This version of the song has an extended outro, that gets out of hand with all of the out of time clapping.

Added: Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Description: This video is from part of my marathon stint of filming at last year's Berea Fest. The whole thing was only two days, but I'm surprised at how much energy everyone had after being cooped up in the same room for so long. You can see a bunch of smiling faces, including Ginger, who seems to enjoying a nice apple. Totally Michael has a new self-title record out on IHEARTCOMIX records

Added: Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Description: I've always been a big fan of this Athen's trio, ever since I heard them 3 years ago. This video is from last year's Fest in Gainesville at the Kickstand. HNM were one of the many amazing bands that played this venue, which made it harder and harder for me to leave. This is from "It's Called Leaning Back" which you can buy from Salinas Records.

Added: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Description: Yoni sent me an email a while back, and I finally was able to work out a time for him to swing by. Unfortunately I never gave him my number or told him about my lack of a doorbell. So he stood outside for about 20 minutes, while I sat here wondering where he was. Luckily we were able to work it out, with a Facebook message. This is a little [...]

Added: Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Description: I was able to hang out with the GGA lads while they were on tour with good buddies Lemuria. They were all crammed into one van, and I'm surprised the 6 of them made it out alive. I'm a big fan of Russ' guitar playing in this band, especially his strumming style. Check out some of their releases at Art of the Underground. This song is from a 7inch called Fifty Hours on AARBR Records.

Added: Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Description: Stinking it up at the Charleston. Unfortunately the bass drum was sliding all over the place, so this is the only one that'll work out of the set. Thanks to Katie for filming the show and Matt for letting me show up that late. Thousandaires / Little Lungs split coming soon on some weirdo label. You can get our free three song demo under the albums section.

Added: Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Description: Stinking it up at the Charleston. Unfortunately the bass drum was sliding all over the place, so this is the only one that'll work out of the set. Thanks to Katie for filming the show and Matt for letting me show up that late. Thousandaires / Little Lungs split coming soon on some weirdo label. You can get our free three song demo under the albums section.

Added: Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Description: Short film about making friends. This is going to be part of new series that Eric is working on with his Bloomington crew. This video features music and acting by Good Luck's Matt Tobey, who eerily looks like Dom in the beginning of this video. Is this a trend for Eric? Watch out Mike Dumps, you're next on the list for video partner. Also look forward to more videos from this crew. I'm glad Eric [...]

Added: Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Description: Mike and Matt came by during Fest and looked honestly scared while they were playing. The two goons on the left and right were eyeballing them the whole time, threatening to break their kneecaps. I think it had something to do with their gambling debts. They must have spent all their money recording their new record "Strange Spring", which you can get for free at Quote Unquote. ( <a href= http://www.quoteunquoterecords .com/qur024.zip />quoteunquoterecords.com/qur0 24.zip</a> )

• Shinobu - Chase and Sanborn (A Quale of Friendship)

Added: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Description: Jeff likes to refer to this as "The Show of Mistakes", but I thought it was a lot fun, despite the weird atmosphere and ridiculous cover. This is the first song off of their new album "Scrambles" which you can download for free from quoteunquote records or buy from Asian Man on vinyl.

Added: Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Description: Katie and I recently visited Cheeky while they were recording at Chris Pierce's Technical Ecstasy studios in New Jersey. We had a lot of fun hanging out with them and the Don Giovanni crew, who are peppered throughout this clip. They have a full length LP called "What The Heck", which is going to be released on Don Giovanni in the near future.

Added: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Description: This was taken in a crowded Athens restaurant, where a couple of weird customers wouldn't budge during the filming. I approached Patrick a bunch of times about recording, but it never worked out. Luckily I have some very persuasive friends ( thanks Ginger and Jeff!), who made it happen. Also thank you Cara Beth and Tatiana for supplying the sweet digs. If you can name all the people in the video, you get a star.

Added: Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Description: Part of their Darkness on the Edge of Your Town tour in which they play a bunch of awesome Springsteen songs. When you pair these together you get this amazing chemistry of charm and fun. They've got a couple of days left, make sure you check it out. Ginger also plays in Good Luck, while Paul stars in his own one man show.

Added: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Description: I'm supposed to tell a bunch of people in Gainesville that I'm putting this up. Well here it is, someone tell Katie and Evan. You know them right? Pepsi? CP is equal parts Less than Jake and Rehasher, and you can get their newest record on Paper + Plastick.

Added: Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Description: From their Brooklyn show with Bridge and Tunnel / Paint it Black. Dan Yemin actually came out and sang for this, which is one of my favorites off Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes. Hopefully they are coming to town near you.

Added: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Description: This is the first time I've seen them with their new drummer Matt. So, I got to hear a bunch of new songs that they've been working on since then. Mike Campbell screaming has to be one of the most jarring visuals in my life. I was telling him how this band is what I envision playing on the other side of a portal to hell. Get their EP in the albums [...]

Added: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Description: Like Michael Keaton in Multiplicity, Jon cloned himself 3 times and made them all the play in different bands for him. Luckily his singing is a million times better the MK's acting or my cat's meowing (which he requested). Check out his other projects including the Color Wheels on that myspace thing that everyone uses.

Added: Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Description: These Chicago boys rolled into the city on Monday to play a snow laden New York. I couldn't drag myself into Manhattan, but I made it to their Southpaw show the next day. I recorded 90% of their set, so I'll put it up here soon. We also discussed a future pink couch for their new record, and one for Dave's Cast Spells project.