I've been fussing around with Garageband for the first time and I'm really impressed. Don't think I'd ever made a full-on proper recording with it, but as far as some easy demos go, it's pretty righteous. Jen and I have already laid down two quick demos for tunes, plenty more to follow. It's been writing season at the ol' HQ lately. We've been coming up with some interesting ideas for the next... whatever it is we put out. Also had two ridiculously productive meetings with John Carr and Chris March (respectively) for a couple of music videos we'd like to film. We met with Annie about possibly getting another two done (well, I guess it would be fourth, counting Julie). We'll see how this all plays out.

If I had it my way I'd just do videos for every song.

Had rehearsal later in the evening, went really well. We finally got around to playing Release. Been wanting to play that song for a while now, and it was always one of those things that just slipped through the cracks somehow. We're pretty pumped about the St. Patty's show next week, plus we get to play with our pals Ex Norwegian again. I think they're heading out on the road tomorrow. Jaime Leigh's actually taking a trip out here to come hang out on St. Patty's as well. I approve of this, and can only hope that she make some more of her fabulous eggs. Seriously, they're that good.

After practice, the four of us slipped out to John Harvard's in Harvard Square (duh?). Place was packed, but we managed to get a table relatively quickly because we're so important.* I forgot that I hadn't had anything all day save for a cup of coffee (same with Jen). Three Smoke House Burgers were served, plus one giant steak for Jon. I love going to this place. Can get a bit pricey depending on what you order, but you get what you pay for, as they say.

Ryan continues to make a mockery of the Ketchup Rationing Act of 1988, further stating (quote), "Should've learned how to swim, french fry."

After the meal, we parted ways. Jen and I headed to the Middle East to catch our friends the Televandals before they head out to SXSW. They're also nominated in the Phoenix's Best Band in Boston (along with our friends The Motion Sick and Hallelujah The Hills.. Instead of choosing between them, I just write in Aloud and cry in the bathtub for 20 minutes). Got there just in time to catch Televandals. This is a band I'm really proud of. I remember seeing them just a couple of years ago at Harpers Ferry trying to get it all together, and now they're tighter than hell with an enviable rhythm section.

Bumped into a few friends there as well. The Motion Sick were there in full force. Talked to them for a bit (with a substantial conversation held between Michael and I about Watchmen... I could go on about this for hours). They're headed to SXSW next week as well, and are in this year's Rumble. Phil from WMFO (host of The Dweezil Show) was there. Hadn't seen him months. Couldn't catch up for long, unfortunately, because Jen and I had to catch the last train back home. Nearly didn't make it, either.

Speaking of which, there is absolutely no reason why the MBTA can't run those trains 24 hours a day. New York does it with nary a problem, and that city is enormous. I don't buy this bullshit that they need those 4 hours or however long to "maintain the tracks". Bogus. I think one of the reasons I like Jon is because he shares my belief that there's some sort of Cab Cabal (you like that?) that has some under the table deal with the MBTA to shut the T down for a few hours a night.

Anyway, made it back home around 2am. Felt the need to watch another episode of 24 before passing out. We missed a ton of this and 30 Rock (which I'm now fully caught up on) while we were on tour.

Just remember, kids... Jack Bauer keeps a pillow under his gun. But he could kill you with the pillow.

Henry

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* Or we sat at one of the high tables in the Every-Man-For-Himself area of the place.. you decide.




Currently listening to:
The Bends
by Radiohead