tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57890586767858373892024-03-14T11:22:44.702-07:00Too Much Horror BusinessEvil Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454705997241629949noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5789058676785837389.post-42305024409511187652010-07-30T10:58:00.000-07:002010-07-30T11:44:16.850-07:00The day the music business was killed....<span style="font-family:verdana;">I always intended to use this blog more than I do. However, just like everything in life I get busy and things get put on the wait list and then pushed aside. I have been thinking about it a lot lately and decided I will do my best to get back to posting on this thing. Be it bands you should check out, show updates or like this post a big fucking rant. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Lately I have found myself in this frustrating catch 22 with everything booking related. I know that if I cease to do it I will be <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">unfulfilled</span> and miserable but if I do it chances are I will end up frustrated and somehow pissed off %50 of the time. Mostly, it is things I can endure and ignore and just continue to do my job. I sat down recently and thought about it what are the sources of my frustrations with booking?..... That led me to a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">landslide</span> of thoughts on the underground music scene in a whole. I thought I'd share those with you all be it if you are in a band, do the same thing as I or you can just understand where people are coming from I felt my thoughts were worth being shared. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Just in the past decade alone (damn, I'm old) I have watched the once thriving underground music scene(s) go from complete awesomeness to complete shit. Not just here, everywhere. There of course are several factors that have proven to be the reasons for this. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Major reason number 1 - THE INTERNET. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">internet</span> has made people lazy. There is no longer any work in obtaining the music you want to hear. You don't have to seek out bands or trade tapes to get the music you want. You can just look it up and download it. For free, also adding to the decline in the music industry. The consumer, the fan has become lazy about the stuff they like. To be a dedicated fan it takes no more than clicking the like button on a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">facebook</span> page and illegally downloading the bands album. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Bands are lazy because of it too. Fuck going out and telling people about my band.. I will just spam the fuck out of everyone including my grandmother on social networking sites about my band. Got a show? Digital <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">flyer</span>. Only posted to the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">internet</span>. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Then with all that, the said band gets 20,000 "likes" or friends on a social networking site, there goes their head and ego. A false sense of entitlement. I can't tell you how many times in booking of recent times a band has told me how great their <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">fan base</span> is because they have 8 million friends on a social site but when it comes to a live show they draw 0. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">With that all comes laziness abound. Bands no longer think it's important to respond to things, to post important things. It makes you lazy. I'm guilty of it. If you are reading this even if it <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">doesn't</span> apply in the same situation, you're most likely guilty of it too. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Underground bands once thrived hard because it was hard work that got them where they were. To be a band of importance back before the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">internet</span> you had to tour, you had to promote. You couldn't sit back in front of a computer and tour once every 2 years. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Reason number 2 - RECORD LABELS </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">The currently state of the economy and the fact that no matter what people do to stop it music can be pirated anytime, anywhere with no effort - the music business of most record labels is dead. They don't have the money they once did to promote bands properly. To support their touring, to put out their records properly. Now a days, even if a band has a label they do most of their own promotion and touring work on their dime. Which leads to jaded <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">pricky</span> musicians. I can't hate for that, in that case I would probably be a little pissed too. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Reason number 3 - VENUES/PROMOTERS</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">As stated above the economy is shit right now. Everyone has to fight a little harder to make what they make and keep it. One thing I noticed here in my hometown is that the harder it gets the venues get greedier. They want to charge you so much to run a show it hardly leaves you money to pay your bands with. They like to use cute words for it so the rape seems less painful such as "production costs" There was such a day when you used to just pay your sound guy, pay your door guy and make sure your bartender gets hooked up. Don't let venues fool you their cash cow is booze sales. If the bar is doing good there is no reason they should want all your money your show made. It's bullshit. It's a scam and its <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">benefiting</span> off other peoples <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">hard work</span>. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">As far as promoters go, they are your middle man to your band and the venue. They are the bullshit buffer. They are there to pamper your ass <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">facilitate</span> a show and avenue for you to rock out. In a lot of cases the headache they go through is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">definitely</span> worth some form of compensation. However there are a lot of promoters out there that will fuck bands and try to hand them 0-$10. That's bullshit. If there is 5 people that came to see you it's worth more than that. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">I am a promoter/<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">booker</span>. I don't keep money for myself. Sometimes, I wish I did to compensate for the migraine I get in return but I started doing this for the love of a scene and the music and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">that's</span> probably how it will end. I never get more pissed off than when I hear of a promoter fucking over bands and running with the cash. Get a day job you fucking hack.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">In most cases of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">slimey</span> promoters it's some <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">jackhole</span> that has no musical talent whatsoever. They don't want to work a real job but has always wanted to be a musician, so this is great for them because they can live through the bands by booking them and profiting off their backs. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">I am sure I could continue to ramble on my reasons for why the music business is fucked. I could probably go on for days. Those are the main points. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">In regard to those reasons I'm sure some of you can guess as to why doing what I do can be a pain in the ass sometimes. Shit rolls downhill.... You see....</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Let's say you got a band that is fairly well known, they have a label that could give a dick less about them that dosen't support what they do financially at all. Let's say they need to tour. Let's also say that they have 40000 internet warrior fans. Let's say they are booking with me. Here I am dealing with a super pissed off money hungry band with an inflated sense of self entitlement that is putting monetary demands on me along with any other demands they see fit. Could you image how angry this could make me? Then at the same time you have this rabid fan asking you about the show and when and how it's going down and you grin and smile... If they only knew. But that's besides the point because you want to make them happy. Because somewhere 13 years ago, someone else was doing the same thing you are now that made you love music. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Bottom line is... If you make music, do it because it makes you happy. Never forget why you started playing music. If you become a jaded fuck rockstart, usually there is no turning back. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">If you book shows like I do, may the force be with you and remember your satisfaction can only be brought by the fan that says thank you to you. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">If your the demanding jaded musician reading this, the only thing that might work in your favor is to travel back in time and kill the internet. You may have a chance then for your wildest dreams to come true. In the meantime think about how you treat people who treat you good and try to some them a morsel of respect. Even if you tell someone fuck off or fuck you that is working hard for you atleast you gave them something to go on. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">-Evil Abby 7-2010</span>Evil Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454705997241629949noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5789058676785837389.post-88580572618959489472009-10-20T23:08:00.000-07:002009-10-21T00:44:17.361-07:00Show Booking and Promoting 101<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9CxFQtIOwjGpWrm5rvmMWrprQa5WWnFFdpBl5mvwlf25LMo_LulSBL15jjLrtR1gPP1WBsp3GgURyunllgamVYYv-DzXDp4-S2pAy6eIlLO0FBUj0t-nubZTgadO5LS4yjr0YL0V2hZEy/s1600-h/book1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394934640434807602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 119px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9CxFQtIOwjGpWrm5rvmMWrprQa5WWnFFdpBl5mvwlf25LMo_LulSBL15jjLrtR1gPP1WBsp3GgURyunllgamVYYv-DzXDp4-S2pAy6eIlLO0FBUj0t-nubZTgadO5LS4yjr0YL0V2hZEy/s320/book1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">So here it is finally. My take on properly booking and promoting a show. Not that I am the total Jedi master, but I do have some years under my belt.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Enjoy! Don't forget to leave comments if you dig it (or if you think I'm a retard!)</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><strong>Show Booking and Promoting 101!</strong></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">So you got a band, you got some tunes. Your friends seem to dig it and your mom. You are ready for the world of live shows! Or maybe you are in a band that has already played out somewhat but are looking for some tips to improve your game... Either way I got you covered... </span></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><strong>Part 1 - The Hard Part - Getting the Gig</strong></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">For most bands this is the hardest part of the game. Obtaining the gig to showcase your "business". I consider a band a business, if you run a tight respectful business you will always have "customers" (IE; people wanting your band to play shows) If you are a shitty boss for your company no one will want to buy your product (IE; your band). Get it? </span></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Here's my tips for getting your feet wet the first few times:</span></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">1. <strong>Network your friends</strong> who are in likewise bands (if this applies) Most the time people get shows by word of mouth from their friends. Before you ask for help make sure the people you are asking don't think you are a complete asshole however. I have had this happen where people asked for shows, went to one of their "friends" to get some background on them and their own friends said they were assholes and not to deal with them! </span></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2. <strong>Find a cool Booker / Promoter that needs opening bands.</strong> Explain to them that you are new to the scene you want to get your feet wet and you aren't looking for tons of money, time or a bucket of just green M&M's. Most likely the promoter will appreciate it because most the time touring bands come with a big price that puts the pinch on time slots and money that other local bands get. </span></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Even if they don't need bands at the time that you contact them, making them aware of you is always good. However don't drive them nuts. One email will do. People sometimes send me 8 emails in a row about getting a show. I admire their enthusiasm, but enough is enough. Sometimes people make me want to stab my computer. If you can annoy the promoter without even doing business with them yet, not a good sign!! </span></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><strong>3. Talk to the people at the clubs you go to.</strong> This is probably the hardest, because most the time people who run clubs are insanely busy. However if you are a regular at a venue and the staff knows you chances are they will give you time to make a plea. Probably even blindly book you. </span></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;">4. <strong>If all else fails, make demos get out to shows and start handing those bitches out!</strong> You can talk for your band all day long but at the end of the day the music has to speak for itself. Not everyone is going to listen to your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">myspace</span>. Sometimes you have to do it the hard way.</span> </div><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Which takes us to part 2.....</span></div><strong>Promoting Your Band!!</strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394943756548860930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 323px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 126px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikMqYi0tESUHIo9nCmamsrJgIahHdBW7teg0c6gJzrtgqMzZ4pf7FF4abqhymEydEPSsWQIcFZhEN6wGNMZgULonzSHXxTHEzd3oea95IWkee18kKTxdBLHJsxKj5omy3WYHIeLI_5tdLR/s320/book2.jpg" border="0" /></div></div><br /><br /><br /><p>I'm from the old school. For the most part most of us old people believe that hard D.I.Y. ethics died with the electronic age. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Myspace</span>, Twitter, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Facebook</span>, etc has made people lazy. With the click of a mouse and a few words they can post shows, bulletins about shows and make <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">flyers</span> using <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">photoshop</span>. Don't get me wrong it has made things easier, but it comes with downfalls. </p><br /><p>As much as the bands of the scenes have gotten lazy and don't make demos to hand out or <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">flyers</span> to pass out anymore... The labels, promoters, clubs etc have gotten lazy too. People can just email instead of talking now and with that people get bombarded with emails so a lot of times people and bands get ignored.</p><br /><p>Even with technology however I can tell you that your fans or your "could be" fans would much rather have a paper <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">flyer</span> to save or a burnt demo CD than having to look at your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">myspace</span> page for it. It gives them something to take with them a souvenir of sorts. Of for fuck sake even a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">flyer</span> with your logo and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">myspace</span> address on it. Something physical. It leaves a lasting impression. </p><br /><p align="center"><strong>Things to do to Promote Your Band</strong><br /><br /></p><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394946605501189074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 167px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTrUhvzAqNnQBBAMOI6dlwietzy5-whOvt-kIDjJO4jieDGW3xmDcauw8AaA1PaDlUgIeJnJBsfxL0vjidFYBCxYYs-89592PsZBVOS6Gd3fmAutbNtBhzQXQDgl-uUtT_6RYnK5wzsvMk/s320/book3.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong>1. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Flyers</span>! Actual paper ones!</strong> People really do keep these. I know I always do. Most the time they remind me when I pull them out of my pocket the next day, if nothing else I end up looking the band up online. </span><br /></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><strong>2. Demos!</strong> Even if they were recorded on your granny's <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">karaoke</span> machine, it's better than nothing. They don't need to be pretty a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">cdr</span> and a website address and logo will do. </span><br /></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><strong>3. Be nice. No one likes dickheads.</strong> Even if you know your band is fucking awesome, don't be a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">pompous</span> cocksucker. Let people figure it out on their own. Nothing is worse than an ego. I can't stand people with big heads. Everyone should be your friend in the beginning the music world is a dog eat dog business there is plenty of time later to make enemies! Trust me.!</span><br /><br /></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><strong>4. Don't be a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">jock rider</span>.</strong> No one gives a fuck about who you are friends with in bigger bands. If your band sucks, it <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">doesn't</span> matter if Lemmy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Killimeister</span> is your uncle or not - <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">doesn't</span> stop your band from sucking! </span><br /></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><strong>5. Network!</strong> Deliver pizza for a living? Talk about your band! Wait tables? Tell people about your band! Go to other shows! </span><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong>And Most Importantly!!!!</strong></span><br /><br /></p><br /><p align="center"><strong>Sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor!! HAVE FUN!</strong></p><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394951798752091410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 344px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 196px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTNu_6la7ygJJzPH4zUXR68HAt-yOnU9bL_b5HhOQR5Ufu09S3o8FZAsdcqW8d48Im_otSMqjKzhpIGCGlzV-31tIOZc4zlcL1YHG9gBgSUPBpNtQTBXTpSLUr2z0y3vWDyu3EhNZO597h/s320/book4.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-family:verdana;">No one joins a band to be miserable. You picked up your <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">instrument</span> for the first time and had FUN! A lot of people can never remember that after they have been in a good band for a couple years they loose sight over the reason they did it in the first place. Something to always remember. </span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:verdana;">And last but not least... </span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong>Some Tips to Not Forget!</strong></span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">1. <strong>Promote!! Network!!!</strong> Hard work yields good shows.</span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">2. <strong>Treat people like you want your band treated.</strong> You act like a fucking <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">asshat</span>, chances are people are going to give it right back to you and the rest of your band. </span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">3. <strong>No one cares who your friends are!</strong> Only if you suck or not. </span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">4. <strong>Don't blame your shitty turnout on your promoter / <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">booker</span></strong>. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">OK</span>, some of it lays within the promoter but I would go to say <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">at least</span> 75% of the draw is YOUR BAND. No fans? Shitty show. Simple mathematics. Promoters aren't miracle workers. It's a very thankless job, so be nice to them. </span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">5. <strong>Never demand shit! Always ask.</strong> Unless you are making over a 6 figure income a year and your first name is Gene and your last name is Simmons don't make demands to venues/promoters/<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">bookers</span>. You just look like an ass. </span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong>6. IF it ceases to be FUN, it's not worth it!<br /></strong></span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong>-Evil Abby 10.21.09</strong></span></p><br /><p align="left"><em><span style="font-family:verdana;">Keep checking back! Keep it evil!</span></em></p>Evil Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454705997241629949noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5789058676785837389.post-70255762410381594702009-10-09T11:16:00.000-07:002009-10-09T11:22:26.136-07:00Blitzkid returns to The Nasty Nati!Details are coming along currently but this is what is solid so far!<br /><br />December 4th @ Dirty Jacks 18+ (sorry young ones! The Hatter was booked solid :( )<br /><br />With support by your fave Nasty Nati bands<br />The Reanimated (always classy....)<br />Shriek (Yes! The fucking return! So metal it will be titanium!)<br />Pumpkin Slut (They'll fuck your sister for free....maybe throw candy and condoms at your face.)<br />Season of the Witch (Not "Seasons" retards. )<br /><br />Details to come! Now subscribe to this blog like good minons.Evil Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454705997241629949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5789058676785837389.post-3879045757073992112009-10-01T11:09:00.000-07:002009-10-01T11:14:32.205-07:00It's Alive!!<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I've spent <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">a lot</span> of time at home as of lately because my gallbladder's rebellion to stay inside me and be quiet. So with my new found free time I've been attempting to update all my stuff - including this blog and all of my promoting and booking business stuff. </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">So with that I plan to write a series of little how-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">to's</span> on here, relating to working with bands and what-not. The bulk of questions I get from random people have urged me to just write it all out. So stay tuned should be having a plentiful update on here in the next couple days!</span>Evil Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454705997241629949noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5789058676785837389.post-85586633757263765502009-04-09T10:00:00.000-07:002009-04-09T10:03:30.458-07:00The Reanimated - Devilution Video!<p><object height="364" width="445"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/eAYBpyJ7Fe8&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/eAYBpyJ7Fe8&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object><br />I'm very proud of this video. I directed it and took over 2 weeks to edit and put it all together. It's for the song Devilution (yes, the bar riot song to most of you) off of the album Scream at the Screen. You can check out The Reanimated <a href="http://www.myspace.com/reanimatedpunk">http://www.myspace.com/reanimatedpunk</a></p><p>I'm proud of these guys they have overcome a lot to become a great band. Even though they are a pain in my ass I love them to death! </p><p>Check it out and let me know what you think!!!</p><p>Keep it Evil!</p><p>-Evil Abby<br /></p>Evil Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454705997241629949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5789058676785837389.post-4189282083472687702009-04-03T22:29:00.000-07:002009-04-09T09:59:00.043-07:00How It All Started.....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMpf1zzbhzfqAE-ukXfA6hJlzUK3e9eIQs-S4duFXLb6Md6Pg3z-3xUkl96tBlR5ZKafGYlGOFkSAu7P9ufURH6dduQM1exZoc2XhsIUruws45uT8Rm-VeCp6QwHV7fhJLEwRFDSPmJVI5/s1600-h/na.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320707007688083138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMpf1zzbhzfqAE-ukXfA6hJlzUK3e9eIQs-S4duFXLb6Md6Pg3z-3xUkl96tBlR5ZKafGYlGOFkSAu7P9ufURH6dduQM1exZoc2XhsIUruws45uT8Rm-VeCp6QwHV7fhJLEwRFDSPmJVI5/s320/na.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I was going through folders of really old stuff I had and I found my old zine files. Which brought up a subject I wanted to write about - and share some stuff from the folder. Enjoy!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I've been asked numerous times how I know a lot of the bands I do and how I ended up booking shows. I decided to make this post about that and give a little background on why and how I started doing what it is I do. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">All throughout growing up music has always had a significant role in my life. My father was a guitar player and always encouraged us kids to listen to what we wanted with an open mind and try different musical endeavours. I took up piano. Actually I took classical piano classes for 6 years. Now if given the choice between the piano and the bass guitar - I'm going for the strings. Anyhow...</span><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320713732282792578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 246px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC6MluJ1ThlzATI_6TYQqbOLX4HnOncplhotdUPeT23jS90tJHFThHextkeouIWqc8E4r1-4wtathw3_0YSZPn11wAvvjvl2XS13tHunI0yk4qYwia327ENRoPNOjcklSv9ei6cfQwHRvr/s320/eerie.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>(An Eerie LN flyer sent to me years ago when I was doing my zine. They are no longer together but most the members have a superb new band called The Horrifics check them out!)<br /><br /><br />My parents were always the cool parents that all my friends wished they had. My mom bought my tickets to my first real concert at the tender age of 13 that was Cannibal Corpse and Brutal Truth. HA!<br /><br />When I was a young teen I was into metal a lot. Everything from Slayer to Deicide. My parents, aunts and uncles used Metallica and Iron Maiden videos as a babysitter for myself and my cousins.. Ha! When I turned about 16 I started getting into a lot of punk. I've always been eclectic too much of one thing bores me. Maybe that's why I own Harry Belafonte records.<br /><br />Anyhow, I had always had a deep love for music with a darker theme. I loved (and still do) The Misfits, Samhain, Danzig, The Cramps, The Damned, TSOL and the likes. (This was sent to me along with a burnt CD, my first thought was this is probably going to suck! (No offense Alex!) Boy was I wrong ha!)<br /><br /><br /><br />When the Misfits made their way back together with Michale Graves and started touring it seemed like horror punk was getting a revival. So I decided to cultivate my love for this darker music with a printed zine. I called the zine Necrophiliacs Anonymous. To me the name was hilarious.<br /><br />This was far before the days of Myspace. When bands actually used the postal system to make contact with people. When people actually went to Kinkos and printed, pasted and stapled their nights away making zines.<br /><br />One of the first bands I featured in my zine was Blitzkid. I had ordered something through the company Angry Young and Poor and got a printed catalog along with my order and in the back of it was a hand drawn ad (by Goolsby) about a horror punk band out of Virginia called Blitzkid with some contact info. So I shot off an email and asked for the demo or whatever it was the ad was for.<br /><br />A couple weeks later I received it and it blew me away. These guys were stuck between mountains making awesome music. Eventually I helped them launch an MP3.com site back when that was around and became good friends with those guys. I've gotten to see them go from rocking away in very small clubs to touring Europe and being in bands with Doyle. Holy shit. In some weird way it's like watching kids grow up. Makes you sentimental in a sense or it makes you feel old hahaha.. Sometimes I don't know which.<br /><br />Another band that was around then was The Vladimirs from Cincy. They always played out back in the day - mostly to metal crowds but everyone loved their music. No matter if you were a metal kid, punk, horror punk, straight edge everyone enjoyed the Vlads shows. It was like having a hometown Misfits, because everyone even your mom probably digs the Misfits. Mine does. I always kept contact with these guys and as soon as I got the zine up I put them in there too. </strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>We can only hope they will play out again very soon. (Very old newsletter sent out by The Vladimirs with info and releases)<br /><br /></strong></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong></strong></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>To make a long story kind of short, (because I could sit here all day and type stories out about bands!) most the people I met while doing my zine eventually led to me booking shows. Back in 2005/2006 I was in the mood to get involved in the scene I love again and decided to start booking shows at Sudsy Malones here in Cincy. Since no one was booking what I wanted to see why not do it yourself?<br /><br /></strong></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong></strong></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>So, I called on people I knew. I got Blitzkid to come play for the first time in years and it pretty much went from there one show turned into two which has now turned into so many I can't count and by time I'm 40 I will probably need hearing aids. I must say we now have a pretty fantastically killer horror scene here in Cincy. I would dare to say it's one of the very best on this side of the map. I know, I've been on tour to other cities. My dedication and love for music is why I continually book shows. To have people say thanks, that show was killer. However I do miss my zine days and that's why I have the blog!<br /><br /></strong></span>So in a nutshell, that's where it all came from and that's why I book shows today. I love all the people I have met in my travels and musical endeavours and every time I book a show it's like a huge party and all my friends are invited!<br /><br /><br />Keep it evil people!<br />Until Next Time!<br />-Evil Abby<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span>Evil Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454705997241629949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5789058676785837389.post-63399420866222007982009-03-28T00:26:00.000-07:002009-03-28T02:03:05.932-07:00Interview with Alex Story of Cancerslug<div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsSlev8T43INPxanwsB79WwLLBdbA-YBQzsnEdVri5lP8g2eAvNyTrqumMMRCnhTnT59vaaxrGrT0MczljQnrD5BJ6v4m-e5RuZj_k5bapSlFfXa9puT6om4MoKqPeVgEqA0Ul-Ks8i-TW/s1600-h/june_23_07_22.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318140443777482754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 241px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsSlev8T43INPxanwsB79WwLLBdbA-YBQzsnEdVri5lP8g2eAvNyTrqumMMRCnhTnT59vaaxrGrT0MczljQnrD5BJ6v4m-e5RuZj_k5bapSlFfXa9puT6om4MoKqPeVgEqA0Ul-Ks8i-TW/s320/june_23_07_22.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>The band <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Cancerslug</span> is Alex Story. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Cancerslug</span> has been around for almost 10 years now. The only constant thing has been Alex. He writes all the material and the music and has a revolving door of musicians that have helped him make <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Cancerslug</span> a live band. </div><br /><br /><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Cancerslug</span> just put out a new full length album called "Tales of a Butcher" and they plan to tour this summer to support it. They will finally be making their way to Cincinnati to play and before that happened I wanted interview Alex. So here it is.. Enjoy!</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>Interview with Alex Story of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Cancerslug</span></strong></div><br /><br /><div><strong>Evil Abby</strong> - <em>Tell us about the new album "Tales of a Butcher" word has it that it has 28 songs on it? That's a whole lot of Slug!</em></div><br /><br /><div><strong>Alex Story</strong> - It's definitely the longest CS album to date, running just over an hour - but with almost 200 songs to my credit, it still only scratches the surface of what we've done. We tried to pick a good variety of songs to put on it that represented most of the different styles that the band has done.</div><br /><br /><div><strong>EA</strong> - <em>How did you guys working with the Metal Blade artists Randy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Butman</span> & Jack Goodwin (Paths of Possession) and Erin Fuller (Hell on Earth) come about? How did they contribute to the new album?</em></div><br /><br /><div><strong>AS</strong> - Well, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Cancerslug</span> never had a "regular line-up". I write all the music, words and recorded most of the albums myself. Letting different friends help on recordings and tours here and there. I had a different line-up on every album and on every tour. People come and go, and sometimes come back again. </div><br /><br /><div>I grew up with Randy in Alabama and we started out playing around the same places in different bands. We kept up with the different projects that each other did and eventually we did some shows where <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Cancerslug</span> played with Paths Of Possession a few times. Paths even did a cover of "Soulless". </div><br /><br /><div>Randy and I had talked about playing together for a long time, so we finally just did it. Jack said he was down to lay some guitar and I loved his guitar style. Erin who had played in an early version of Paths and was friends with us said he would handle the drums. It all worked out great. They really made the songs sound tight as fuck. We were all real happy with how it turned out. I think its the best representation of the band so far.</div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>EA</strong> - <em>You also had Brian Elliot produce and record the album. He is known for working with bands like <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Soilent</span> Green and Lizzy Borden. Did working with him add anything to the sound of the new album?</em></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>AS</strong> - <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Definitely</span>. Brian is an awesome guy. He cut us a great deal and worked his ass off to get 28 songs recoded/mixed/and mastered in under a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">weekend</span>. He really understood what I was going for. He also didn't let me get lazy. I'm the king of "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">that'll</span> do" <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">hahaha</span>. Almost every album we have done has been all 1st takes. He let me <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">experiment</span> with some different vocals and get the best sound. He has a great ear and is super easy to work with.</div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318145526619401426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNXrVFHH_GlnmRcumJwAoEt63Sr3IQE7EQXHFuDaSn2QkPz_-ID8w4XEqlrY4mqFcSuX6IR6PgXqZZr00VuW3-WPA_0EHWTxguyZJuu3dZEwUoQ-EJXPwVe-oF6XYoqprFLTn19BSVvzfS/s320/oct_28_06_3.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div><strong>EA</strong> - <em>So who in the band is the metal fan? Seems like you guys take a lot of influence from the metal / death metal genre but make it your own. </em></div><br /><br /><div><strong>AS</strong> - We all pretty much hate music. I think most bands suck actually. Can't listen to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">hardly</span> anything. I grew up on punk and metal... so <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">that's</span> the bulk of my influence. Then there are influences across genres. So when I write I add in a little blues, a little jazz, a little whatever. Its all just rock n' roll to me. I try not to let it be classified. Rock n' roll spirit with punk energy and metal orchestrations in short blasts of inspiration with a blues mans heart. </div><br /><br /><div><strong>EA</strong> - <em>I remember back in 2002 I think when I wrote my paper zine and you sent me a burned <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">cd</span> that just had the words <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Cancerslug</span> and Whore on it. I also remember having to lend that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">cd</span> to more people than I could count. Since back then what accomplishments do you think you guys have achieved?</em></div><br /><br /><div><strong>AS</strong> - It's hard to say. I never really expected anything of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Cancerslug</span>. "Success" to me is just making good music, playing good shows and recording good albums. I never wanted to be a "rock star" and still don't. I've turned down record deals and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">opportunities</span> that people have called me stupid for. I guess the best accomplishment is that by doing this band I have been able to travel all over and play shows with bands that I grew up being a fan of. Having my boyhood <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">heroes</span> tell me that they loved my music. So <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">that's</span> pretty cool I guess.</div><br /><br /><div><strong>EA</strong> - <em>Where do you see <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">Cancerslug</span> going in the near future?</em></div><br /><br /><div><strong>AS</strong> - I never really plan it out. I always said that once I got bored with it I would quits. But, its been 10 years and I'm still not bored <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">hahaha</span>! So who knows, but I'll continue to make the kind of albums that I want to hear and not worry about what anyone else wants.</div><br /><br /><div><strong>EA</strong> - <em>Your songs are melodic and catchy but the lyrical content most of the times are of things that most people only witness in nightmares. Is there certain life experiences for you that tend to push the pen when you write your lyrics? </em></div><br /><br /><div><strong>AS</strong> - I think its just <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">metaphorical</span> analogies of things that everyone thinks, even if they <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">don't</span> talk about it. There is no light without shadow, there is no shadow without light. But at the same time, I like to throw hidden meanings into the songs.... That way, the listener gets whatever they come looking for. If they just want the funny "did he just say that" bullshit, then that is there, but if they look a little deeper into the lyrics we have a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">definite</span> message.</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318150184522408498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 256px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZXxzmYixLJlN2e5F2iyZaNFHkhzsal0jgFs8gPB_LiprEpB66QIsgWj3PSlcUUBKNRRiXaL7YeuNpVx8RaC74-1Lx27qFs1F8Q__zrh7OiQfC8Dv4GGplP3-qBC-blCE7SIEH1N6I-kdQ/s320/oct_28_06_5.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div><strong>EA</strong> - <em>I took 6 stitches to the face from brass knuckles at a show from a straightedge kid who couldn't take a joke about a "sensitive" word a band member I was booking said.. The show ended in a bloody full bar brawl with the cops. Have you guys ever dealt with anything of that nature due to your lyrics?</em></div><br /><div><em></em></div><br /><div><strong>AS</strong> - Whenever you are considered a "violent band" then you always get idiots who just come to show how "tough" they think they are. We have been attacked all over. The funniest part to me, is that people assumed that since we were angry and from Alabama that we must be racist, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">KKK</span> or something. So we had his huge skinhead following for a second. Until they would come to the show and see that we had a black drummer or an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_29">Iranian</span> girl playing bass or an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_30">Indian</span> guy on guitar or something and be all bummed out <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_31">hahahaha</span>! I love to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_32">disappoint</span> peoples perceptions. I've come away from more than a few shows bloody and bruised up. No one has ever stopped us and usually people find out the hard way that we bite back. So do our fans<br /></div></div><br /><div><strong>EA</strong> - <em>You guys are well accepted amongst the "horror punk" community is this something that you embrace?</em></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>AS</strong> - I hate labels on any kind of art. It's all rock n' roll to me. I liked the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_33">Danzig</span> bands (Misfits, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_34">Samhain</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_35">Danzig</span>) The Damned, Bauhaus, The Cramps and shit like that. Those bands were obviously an influence on my music. Most of the bands that people consider "horror punk" I just don't like. Music is a personal journey, so if that works for you great, its just not my cup of tea. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I think the make-up and bullshit is out-dated and stupid at this point in time. Most of them can't write for shit. I mean <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_36">OK</span>, just cause you can play a chord and say boo! Doesn't mean you should paint a skull face and start a band. I mean, if you like "spooky pumpkin patches" and "ghosts and bats" and "the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_37">boogeyman</span>" then whatever. To me those bands are more like R.L. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_38">Stine's</span> Goosebumps or some kiddie bullshit. I prefer real life horror.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>EA</strong> - <em>There are crazy stories about <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_39">Cancerslug</span> shows. Things about you bleeding and everyone thrashing each other. Are the stories true? </em></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>AS</strong> - We have had some legendary shows. Only one way to find out - come to a show. I can say this, even people that HATE us... always enjoy the show.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>EA</strong> - <em>What is the craziest show you guys have ever played?</em></div><br /><div><em></em></div><br /><div><strong>AS</strong> - Really hard to say. There have been many for many different reasons. I have personal favorites but then someone will remind me of something really fucked up and I'll be like "Oh shit, I forgot all about that!" <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_40">hahaha</span>. When the band is at its best the shows usually <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_41">de</span>-evolve into madness. People in the crowd (normal people) usually end up doing things they normally would not. It becomes almost a religious experience with blood the sacrament.<br /></div><br /><div><strong>EA</strong> - <em>If you could play with any bands on one bill alive or dead who would it be?</em></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>AS</strong> - The Doors with Jim. Black Sabbath on their first tour. The Germs final show. The Cramps touring Bad Music for Bad People. The Misfits 1982. Fear 1982. Black Flag 1982.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>EA</strong> - <em>What are your influences musically?</em></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>AS</strong> - I grew up on late 70's early 80's punk and 80's thrash metal. There is a little of everything. All the D<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_42">anzig</span> bands (Misfits, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_43">Samhain</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_44">Danzig</span>) Bauhaus, The Damned, The Cramps, The Doors, Slayer, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_45">Metallica</span>, Fear, Black Flag, Black Sabbath, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_46">Kinghorse</span>, At The Gates, Neurosis, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_47">Rasputina</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_48">Morrissey</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_49">Dax</span> Riggs, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_50">Jucifer</span> - too much shit to name <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_51">hahaha</span>.<br /></div><br /><div><strong>EA</strong> - <em>So, summer tour? Where all are you going?</em></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>AS</strong> - Still plotting it all out now. We may have to do it in small 2 week at a time deals, breaking the shows up here and there. But we are gonna try to hit most of the country. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>EA</strong> - <em>Come rock and party with the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_52">SlugCult</span> of Cincinnati??</em></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>AS</strong> - We'll be there and it'll be sick.<br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>---------</div><br /><div><em>Big thanks to Alex for the interview. I owe him beers when they play here! Make sure you check back here for updates on the exact date <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_53">Cancerslug</span> will be coming through. As soon as they figure it out, I will get it booked. Also make sure to check out the links below and get a copy of the new album on Drink Blood Records called Tales of a Butcher. </em></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Slug Cult Rise!</div><br /><div>-Abby<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318158718039898610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4q6OOBB8g2hFj2YFFjI4Z1SnYYto9rl32HkPjQKYG88vI57p87846rrAPNSKilqmhlX9SphZdtFRTVwwj0YatKqBeWcP4BkSiufmz9RhdIHdfpgSwT1GEd1km74n1fFSMoYUhF0Su_fBz/s320/l_31c79c031d61420b810005eb72ef70d5.jpg" border="0" /><br /></div><a href="http://www.cancerslug.net/">http://www.cancerslug.net/</a><br /><div><a href="http://www.drinkbloodrecords.com/">http://www.drinkbloodrecords.com/</a><br /></div><br /><div><br /><object height="295" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/MuiT7PjEQhs&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/MuiT7PjEQhs&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div></div>Evil Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454705997241629949noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5789058676785837389.post-9974455341438000732009-03-27T22:11:00.000-07:002009-03-27T23:53:11.735-07:00Interview with Jimmy Calabrese<div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd7lfxskcHd3EJitTi6gNh2n3j2lQLt9gUn-DLzMqDJyFcV_OxMQhGeaAMrOfFKGvMJKNc1HBUjvNUsxkZnZVYF-ZbvxVCQLcpX2RSTjnd6f1pf18dsc4k4hhFicSBYPTc7dB4sJNE8ycy/s1600-h/jimcala.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318104693109834898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 204px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd7lfxskcHd3EJitTi6gNh2n3j2lQLt9gUn-DLzMqDJyFcV_OxMQhGeaAMrOfFKGvMJKNc1HBUjvNUsxkZnZVYF-ZbvxVCQLcpX2RSTjnd6f1pf18dsc4k4hhFicSBYPTc7dB4sJNE8ycy/s320/jimcala.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><p>Last April I had my first opportunity to book Calabrese and bring them to the Northern KY / Greater Cincinnati area. Prior to that they have never played this area before but people were constantly asking me to try to get them to come play. Calabrese are some of the nicest guys I've had the pleasure of booking and working with. </p><p>So, after the last show they recently played here I decided that it was time to pick Jimmy Calabrese's brain on a number of subjects. Big thanks to Jimmy for taking the time out of his hectic schedule to do this interview!</p><p align="center"><strong>14 Questions with Jimmy Calabrese</strong><br /></p><p align="left"><strong>Evil Abby</strong> - <em>Let's recap on your recent show here. Did you guys have fun? Did you drink the moonshine? (note: Like mentioned before the fans in and around Cincinnati can be a bit wonderfully touched sometimes and bring gifts such as moonshine for bands!)</em><br /></p><p align="left"><strong>Jimmy Calabrese</strong> - Which show was that, the one near Cincinnati? That show sucked, who was the promoter for that? Just kidding! I had a blast, you guys are crazy out there in the Midwest. The moonshine, I was informed, is half white corn and half potato, from the top of the still, which is the clean stuff that won't make you go blind. I've only had a little taste because I'm waiting for a special occasion to pull out that mason jar of moonshine and bark at the moon.<br /></p><p><strong>EA</strong> - <em>Before last year, the first time I booked you guys people were constantly yelling at me "Book Calabrese!!!!" Now it seems like you guys have found a once a year home in our twisted little scene. How does it feel when you go back to places year after year and see the same faces? (...and some new ones) </em><br /></p><p><strong>JC</strong>- It's great to see the same people again and again, I just wish I could remember names. I always remember a face but a persons name, forget about it. So if you see me again and I look like a malfunctioning robot I'm just trying to match your face with what I remember about our last conversation.<br /></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318120136196654210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUFABcMF6R5yT6pCV4BJ2V8LU0H-N27ZbjTX4EhWsLvYezyJcqUkSu65oFuSebXksAcnJeW78BUQLQFClPCzX2dvO6Izex9RZ3m7giYIKmqA3P_f56HylGpFM7t1CnrvQlnBdPYnMBokNl/s320/l_a828f90739da839f9cdbaef1b589bb4a.jpg" border="0" /><strong>EA</strong> - <em>As far as shows go, what are some cities you guys love to play? Craziest crowds you've played for? </em></p><br /><p><strong>JC</strong>- They love us in Hollywood, El Paso, Chicago, what can I say, everywhere where we go we leave a wake of destruction like Godzilla. But just so you know the size of the crowd does not guarantee a great show. One of my favorite shows have been for fifty people crammed in a small coffee shop out in Stockton CA. I love being face to face with the audience, it's more intense and intimate...probably not the best show for the small guy in the back of the room but what are you going to do?</p><br /><p><strong>EA -</strong> <em>I noticed your dad travels with you guys and runs merch. How the heck did you luck out to get parents that cool?! Most bands would kill to have someone they trusted like that running their stuff. </em></p><br /><p><strong>JC</strong> - Papa Calabrese started out like any good parent by supporting his kids by going to shows but instead of losing interest after a few gigs he got more involved (luckily for us he didn't have hobbies). When we started playing bar shows Davey was only 16 so Papa Calabrese had to be around anyway which lead him to run the merch. He's now more than just the Merch Guy but a Manager, Financial Advisor and Roadie all rolled into one, a true showbiz parent.<br /></p><br /><br /><p><strong>EA</strong> - <em>You guys are a very self sufficient band. You don't have magical labels, managers, tour bookers. You guys have a very DIY ethic which is hard pressed to find in a lot of bands now. Is there reasons for this? Did you ever think Calabrese would reach the level it has? Are you satisfied with the level of success you guys have had to this point? </em></p><br /><p><strong>JC</strong> -We learned early on that no one was going to help us so instead of concentrating our efforts to impress a major label we decided to focus our efforts on the fans. The internet has changed the old model of running a band, it's now possible to be your own label, manager and booking agent. Am I satisfied with our level of success? I think it's human nature (or being an American) to never be happy with what you have.<br /></p><p><strong>EA</strong> - <em>What are your opinions of the current state of the "horror rock" scene? Do you think it's became more unified or separated in the past years? </em><br /></p><p><strong>JC</strong> - I haven't noticed any separation in the scene. There's always been a stronger bond between the east coast and west coast bands but that's too be expected, it's hard to build relationships when you don't play shows together all the time.<br /></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318122347042105298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF-66vIEKr65qc48aVJiQ2ACJigIEsQTG07FjyO91M3M7b5xJ0gIF3B7UjiJGNyvsie0P9esxF6ujkMTaF0cvmGuktah67Kh8v_A5zoNBil2xTIuQYSKrMaD56gN-Rsc_zqUJpBs45tjZs/s320/l_01e4cf12d73a41b87f917250be73ce75.jpg" border="0" /></p></div><br /><p><strong>EA</strong> - <em>I'm sure in all your travels you have had the pleasure, and sometimes brain torture (not that you would admit it!) of seeing a lot of other bands play and open for you guys. Do you have any faves you enjoy seeing? I know from always dealing with the business at shows, its hard to catch other bands but occasionally when it happens it can be awesome. </em></p><br /><p><strong>JC</strong> - It's hard to watch all the bands we play with especially the bands that go on right before us. Normally there's last minute things to do or we need some time to relax and focus before we hit the stage. The music also starts to sound the same after a while and you get burnt out listening to blaring music, that's why I like to get CD's from bands we play with so I can listen to them later once I'm ready. I've been meaning to blog about all the bands we've played with and give a little scene report. </p><br /><p><strong>EA</strong> - <em>You guys have worked with a ton of great horror artist such as Big Tony and James Rowe who have been pounding the ink to this scene for years. Is there anyone else you guys want to work with? </em></p><br /><p><strong>JC</strong> - Basil Gogos and Frank Frazetta. You might not know their names but if you google em you'll know the art.<br /><strong></strong></p><p><strong>EA</strong> - <em>While we're on the subject of art, how important do you think it is this day in age when you can just download the cd from itunes to actually design a kick ass cd? </em><br /></p><p><strong>JC</strong> - I'm not sure if it's really that important. Lately I've been ordering CD's on Itunes and the artwork is never a consideration when choosing music. I do think the art is very important concerning a bands online presence and live performance. I still love a CD jam packed with artwork but it seems people would rather have the lyrics in a CD case instead of artwork.</p><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318124166183407410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 183px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaOWcsBIMA47fNwy6C4J9A6JAljFwSuWqjIvMDh1K5b2RtGeFFCEEBIeoUVM5XoueeGcCQgvNZIonvmG3cYWWZd2PIaxBqM84GQvYxRKsHocOMSHn4tjFM2yqrSvSM9-3UFUYh7Ne_CafL/s320/CalabreseTheTravelingVampireShow.gif" border="0" /></p><br /><p><strong>EA</strong> - <em>Also, please help me explain the importance of having a lot of merch available at shows when touring!! (people don't listen to me, maybe they will you ha!) </em></p><p><strong>JC</strong>- The show guarantee, if you are lucky, will pay for gas to the next show, so the only way to make a profit is to sell merch. Yes, it's a lot of work to haul around merch, have someone to sell it, and keep the inventory levels full but it does pay off. </p><p><strong>EA</strong> - <em>What does the near future hold for Calabrese? </em></p><p><strong>JC</strong> - A new music video for the movie "The Graves", a new CD and a one shot Calabrese comic from Modern Mythology Press. Hey, that sounds pretty impressive. </p><p><strong>EA</strong> - <em>Any advice for DIY bands out there? </em></p><p><strong>JC</strong>- Don't give up, keep writing songs, keep playing shows, keep learning more and sell you soul to the devil, that helps too. </p><p><strong>EA</strong> - <em>Ok, here is some easy questions so my readers can get to know Jimmy Calabrese.</em> </p><p><em>Main inspirations for playing music?</em> Listening to music inspired me to try and play music. </p><p><em>Fave musicians?</em> Danzig, AFI, recently I'm hooked on System Of A Down. </p><p><em>Fave movies?</em> Dead Alive, Ghostbusters, Evil Dead series </p><p><em>Fave books / comics?</em> Cal MacDonald, The Goon </p><p><em>If you could play a show of any lineup of bands including your own, live or dead what bands would play with you?</em> The Danzig Trilogy - Misfits, Samhain, Danzig </p><p><em>Vice of choice?</em> Television </p><p><em>What's a day off like?</em> You know the everyday kinda stuff, drinking blood, eating children. </p><p><strong>EA</strong> - <em>Any closing words for the readers? Words of wisdom?</em> </p><p><strong>JC</strong> - Nope. Thanks for the interview it was fun. </p><p>---------</p><p>Make sure you check out Calabrese over at their website <a href="http://www.calabreserock.com/">http://www.calabreserock.com/</a> (or click the link below) </p><p>Keep it evil!</p><p>-Abby<br /></p><a href="http://www.calabreserock.com/index.htm"><p></p><p><img src="http://calabreserock.com/CalabreseVamp5.gif" border="0" /></a></p><p></p><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/fmS4keLLEr4&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/fmS4keLLEr4&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Evil Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454705997241629949noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5789058676785837389.post-7784426797052739852009-03-21T22:01:00.000-07:002009-03-21T23:33:51.716-07:00Calabrese/The Reanimated/The Big Bad/Pumkin Slut and Veronica Grim 3-15This show was one of the greatest shows I think I have booked. Not because it had a great turn out but because I got to see all my friends and people under one roof. After all the stressing about getting the show together, promoting and all the other typical stressful business that goes with booking it went on without a hitch. <div><div><div><div><div><div><br /><div>The night started out with everyone arriving and hanging out, which to be honest is always my fave part of the night, getting to see bands and friends from far away come out to rock is the best feeling on earth. Provided them with a show to do such is the most rewarding part. This part of the night always puts my stress level at ease. </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315881207287222434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_lLT81yRpDa6s1hH9_grHS8r6YAEPVxHlCgQoG-vnm4robTKDKxAt-kNeOqfiYDw8frs1m8F-4LrvlotytRjVTJtGbDrqqDxWfk5wHUf40AaSXq1i6ecmkx9fpnFJ_nxZzX4iN_7uyXqk/s320/Halloween+2008+019.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>As usual all the guys in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Calabrese</span> were awesome to everyone who came to see them. Here is a picture of them in the parking lot with one of their biggest fans little miss Autumn, who got them to sign her guitar case. She is the hardest <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">rockin</span>' 9 year old horror punk fan you will find. She also lists Mr. Jimmy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Calabrese</span> as dreamy as Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers and you know that's big time stuff in a 9 year old world!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315882612870193506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCJuVhVYbqdWnz4xsn0NkRiH-0TsgpIBcT8FmFOhKtNK1jxiwaKSNcha9e7TBmVCbjJUE2-RhpQ0foUGwH9iiaAue9R9XgX7dzF_x3hDZsJgM9yWAFy9PP5GJL6wZuyz1PhhbWkTuvYqCG/s320/Halloween+2008+022.jpg" border="0" /><br /></div><div></div>The show kicked off with Miss Veronica Grim (above) doing a solo warm up performance. This chick can wail!! At first when the crowd of mostly punk and horror punk sorts saw her I think they were under the assumption they were going to get some lame chick vagina rock. After a couple moments they knew they were wrong! She did a bunch of her original rockabilly-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">esque</span> tunes and also treated the crowd to various cover songs, that got most people pumped and they all sang along. Watch out for this girl, she's going to be big someday soon. <a href="http://www.myspace.com/hardluckrogue">http://www.myspace.com/hardluckrogue</a> <- Veronica's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Myspace</span></div><br /><div>The next band up was Pumpkin Slut and for some reason I can't find any pictures of their set. But lets just say it involved a burro show. You know a donkey. For real. OK, not a donkey show like that you sickos!! But it was a pinata filled with goodies. Pumpkin Slut never fails to entertain that's for sure. They might be a little insane and write songs about zombies at McDonald's but they put on one hell of a show. That's why I like to book them. Also Billy is like a brother to me in my extended screwed up family so I love these guys and they always entertain the heck out of the crowds at my shows. <a href="http://www.myspace.com/pumpkinsluts">http://www.myspace.com/pumpkinsluts</a></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315885106993605618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghzn1uFBUxJ3aZYqME1QcSJrFOz2XvU-jEQg1bUYc4IoXJIztJV7N7xLR6L6x3pLdYJdBvJIpW8lDSptElphQAZn6PNtIa3XZYDtHjWdmINRtraBP5Mt8XWrEjhemmKHXZUBgJVZzjC8Mg/s320/Halloween+2008+051.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div></div>The Big Bad played next. These guys are definitely brothers from another mother. I can't say enough good things about this band. I would definitely go as far to say currently they are one of the most under-rated horror bands around. They have found a second home coming to Cincinnati and rocking with us. I love them so much they crash at our place and I fix them pancakes! They had their new CD there, and they played almost everything off the album and also covered <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Maneater</span> by Hall and Oats <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">haha</span>! It was amazing as always. Their CD is awesome but is nothing compared to the live performance they give. If you haven't seen then I highly suggest you do. <a href="http://www.myspace.com/thebigbad">http://www.myspace.com/thebigbad</a><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315887674400257906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis0kRQsEe6xuU7VY1McLA-d_pTGY0t-ufOZYPkfQEgVfH4WbszSKkpcHH6clTHpwxpG0JwC8Az8peW_gZr8qXfjQCP0fU4T6eGm1N2rpItMIKSLZV-ni8EoYE_7H_rAmGlQXvtYOB-J4lP/s320/Halloween+2008+110.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>The Reanimated were up next. These guys never cease to make me proud of them. I worry about them a lot because they are all missing a couple of marbles upstairs but that's why I am friends with them. I would have to say this was probably one of the best live performances I have seen out of them ever. I think all winter they were storing all their super hero energy up for one kick ass blow out show. They didn't cease to amaze and as usual the crowd pounded each other and most came out covered in fake blood. Wouldn't be a good time with the Reanimated if that didn't happen right?!<br /></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315888933511250802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiilvQKO-wZCYX1iXXGJ-Uqgr6v4fEkX_StiVLy0pQD0VjbfMjj-tEziIKDzLVp17KzJdiuntpPSdGgAEovV02lud-rXOPqs1CSio_0FDAvL-dR6Q836I53_ebMOG3gpyoBbIguvDJsKmCc/s320/Halloween+2008+127.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div></div><p><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Calabrese</span> took the stage and did what they do best - rock. I have always been impressed by these guys because there is only 3 of them. For a band with just 3 members they definitely rock the hell out. They always put on a high energy show for their fans. I must admit that I missed the first half of their performance because I had to go count down money and pay bands, but even though I was in the back doing business I could still hear and sing along! That's what sucks about what I do sometimes. I have to take care of the business aspect first and foremost and sometimes I miss some of the bands I want to see. But in the end it's all worth it! I did get to catch the last part of the set after I pushed my way up front and even got a little sing-along on with the covers they did at the end. Once again they gave us a 100% performance and everyone loved it! So much they didn't want to leave the club! </p><p>Overall I wish <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">every show</span> I booked always went as well as this one did. I would like to thank everyone who came out to support the show. Everyone who drove far to see it, came and rocked out. You guys are the reason I book shows and not just go to them. Thanks to all the bands, you are all amazing. </p><p>The last bit I would like to share with you is some random pictures... We had an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">after party</span>. I won't explain it, but you can see the pictures <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">haha</span>!!<br /></p><p></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315892358014784594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIslWo2T2vbTztI9FeTsIAjjo3Vjkgd7lQ2rSPbv5PsGohvODDdMxJbppeKMBydfVu96h5wobsMfm5IRnCzB5Vm-bOGMHiziV4cComvN82wBaAf4dn3Dw1DAbE-Vf6o1MmazqVjAhJRB1V/s320/Halloween+2008+034.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p>Eric, Kyle 13 and Adam aka Drunk, Drunker, and Drunkest! I love all 3 of these crazies. I just had to share this picture of undying <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">manlove</span>. Eric and Adam are a hoot alone when intoxicated most the time. Add Kyle 13 to the mix and the 7<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">th</span> layer of Hell is about to open. Kyle is like the Nikki <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Sixx</span> of Horror Punk. You never know what he's going to do, he's random. That's why I love him. I have a feeling if Kyle hung out more here, him and I would see the backseat of a couple of cop cruisers. He has that way of bringing out the evil in people <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">haha</span>! PS Kyle.. You still owe me a drink <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">butthole</span>! All beer showers at the show were compliments of Kyle also. Make sure you send him thank you letters. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">haha</span><br /></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315893800030927202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvE_u5Uo0U670Ex8bAY8Qsi5pQF6j6KzNoq5DTbC9bSlZLqVcfjM9Ayh6SgVI5y_8tRE8BlQAbzD6Iti_gY3LZg4ppzGPNheXmKmPLokYZZxp8DQ34l4PMAAil64gkw_RDmGdyub0Hzf88/s320/Halloween+2008+178.jpg" border="0" /></p></div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315894263935826226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5POlgFakMI9VfwJ8XHB-ztPtwMwAeQlQt-tCYPcYzEsq-Nl5_-RCy89xmFK47Ya7ZaGS4MvWRNTHGBEZSaNYV0WIBmjzr9_MbZQHLjF1YBPFaVcicxqJ0aS6c7GesS3hytrXMweOPivR5/s320/Halloween+2008+174.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315894729167996114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM1R6ctmY_96WIKnl8J8GwUB9Ou_A_d4PJe3vf3Ht1ou2xWiFdVyoQJQkM64ctktUx-NRDy3NT-4C6AyAJZsB3Pn7K03pdhDnJV6PPCzXsba0hhwGCEYNWF7CqXETCYjLaWY2uc6lWr6Gc/s320/Halloween+2008+175.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>Here are a couple pictures from the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">after party</span> we had. Yes the gun is real. It is not loaded. But most the pictures are hilarious. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Pixe</span> never looked hotter holding a machine gun! We had <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">a lot</span> of fun esp. with Greg's gun collection. I think he's waiting on the zombie <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">apocalypse</span>. Sorry to anyone who drank the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">Ouzo</span> and ended up puking. It's for the hardcore of the hardcore <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">apparently</span>. </p><p>I hope if you read this you enjoyed it. Please feel free to leave comments! Also be on the lookout for more stuff on here asap! </p><p>Keep it evil!</p><p>Abby</p>Evil Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454705997241629949noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5789058676785837389.post-28031145405084406162009-03-21T20:31:00.000-07:002009-03-21T20:36:03.149-07:00Something New!<span style="font-family:verdana;">Greetings everyone. For most of you who might be reading this blog you already know me and know everything I do promotions and band wise. For those who don't my name is Abby and for the past 8 years I have helped promote and book bands out of Cincinnati, OH. I have brought a lot of national bands through and tend to work mostly with the horror punk / horror rock genre. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">The reason I created this blog is to give reviews of my own shows and experiences as well as promote new bands. I will also be interviewing bands that I have booked or that are interesting and deserve the attention. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">So stay tuned! Keep it evil!</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">-Abby</span>Evil Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08454705997241629949noreply@blogger.com0