Random Kindness

So, evidently we shared our band name with a band much like ours based in Chicago. They just started up in Winter '08, and they're doing the whole local thing, like us.

We were making a last.fn page and realized this. Today, I got a message from one of the guys in the band, saying we could have the name, and if we ever needed places to play or stay in Chicago or the surrounding areas, he'd help us out.

It's acts like this that make me incredibly happy.

Today was fucking awesome.

We recorded a song today for the Roots Compilation CD. It went so well. Our new guitarist brings so much to the table.

I was talking to Bill and Josh on the way to the studio. They said they'd be willing to drop out of school and quit their jobs if we were able to tour. I know that's a ways away for us, but that makes me so happy.

This year is looking great so far.

My Dream

So, I had my first Philosophy of Religion class today. This class is going to be absolutely amazing.

My instructor talked to us about how people just settle in life. They go to school because there's nothing else to do, and they get sucked into thinking that grades are important. In reality, grades mean nothing. I could be the dumbest fuck in the world and still pull off a 4.0, or the smartest man alive and get a 1.0. Grades measure motivation, not intelligence. He went on to tell us that 99% of people get stuck with jobs they don't want, and continue working to reach their goals. But by the time they have the money to reach their goals, they'll be too old to enjoy them.

This really got me thinking a lot. School isn't my thing. It never has been. There isn't an academic subject I am passionate about. There's one thing I'm passionate about, and that's music.

I am twenty years old. Americans live to be about 80. That means 1/4 of my life is over. And what do I have to show for it? What have I done that I'm really proud of?

So fuck society, fuck "the norm." I'm not going to be one of those guys that works a lousy job to get by, gets married, and has 2.2 kids. I'm going to live for my dreams. I'm going to finish this semester, take my guitar, and do what I want to do: make music. If I can't do that with the guys I'm currently playing with, I'll do it on my own. This is what I want. This is what I dream of. Even if I don't reach my goal, I'm going to take a shot at it. I will not be one of those people on their deathbeds thinking, "What if?"

Bullshit Revelations

So my band played at Battle of the Bands yesterday. We placed third, which I am not at all upset with. In fact, I'm quite pleased.

However, I am really upset with my friends. A decent amount of my friends had nothing going on yesterday, yet didn't come out. I don't think they realize how important music is to me. I'm not at all upset with people who had stuff going on and couldn't make it. In fact some of my friends that couldn't make it texted me to let me know they couldn't make it, and wished me good luck. That meant just as much as being there. I love those people for that.

But seriously, my dad has a fucking broken leg and he drove himself out, stood in the back with his crutches, and watched me play. Yet my friends who didn't have to work and weren't doing anything didn't come. What the fuck guys.

To the people who came out, or who couldn't come out but at least let me know they tried their hardest to come out, thank you so much. And to my friends who would have come out if they didn't have anything (work, other shows, etc) going on, thank you just as much. I love you guys. You are my truest friends, and you know me well enough to know what I dream for. You are the best, and I love each and every one of you.

To the rest of you, who maybe missed our set to go to a party, well let's just say I'm going to re-assess our friendship.

/rant

I'm really excited to get a new guitarist in! haha And we have two shows coming up in the next 20 days that I'm really excited for. Plus we're going to go and get a song recorded for the Roots compliation CD very soon. Fuck yeah!

This weekend is going to kick some butt!

LOL

I'm really excited for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Hopefully Sunday as well, so long as I don't have to work. Please, if you read this, come out to Battle of the Bands on Saturday. It would mean the world to me.

I love everything!

Fuck tha Po-lice!

I got pulled over tonight, and got a ticket. Ran a red light, haha. Whoops, my bad.

I feel really optimistic about my band right now. I think 2009 is going to be a good year for us. I cannot wait until Battle of the Bands. If you're reading this, please head over to our myspace (http://myspace.com/goodweatherforairstrikesband) and check out what you can do to help us promote. We're giving away two tickets for our show on December 30th in Howell with Chris Bathgate to the best promoter!

I'm loving everything about my life right now.

Go see my brother in "A Christmas Carol" this weekend! He rules.

Band stuff

So David, my band's lead guitarist, decided to leave Good Weather for Airstrikes, the band I'm in. It left on good terms, so there's no hard feelings.

If you know any really good guitarists, let me know!