We're now back home in Minnesota and ready for some downtime. One full week of driving, performing, and general tomfoolery will really take it out of you, but then again I guess that's what we signed up for and should have been expected. Now we return to our pitiful, mundane lives until we leave once again next Thursday, the 10th, heading towards the West Coast this time where we're gearing up to take on such obstacles as unfathomable gas prices, blazing wild fires, and Arnold Schwarzenegger (Minnesota hasn't been the same since you tore through here looking for a Turbo Man doll, you big jerk!). In the meantime, keep checking back for more updates, as well as various random things I decide to post because, let's face it, working at Rolvaag Library isn't exactly working at Hogan Brothers, if you know what I mean.
Stay fresh,
-DW
Monday, June 30, 2008
Saturday, June 28, 2008
NYC
You would not believe the number of Love Guru ads around New York. Seriously, the fact that the movie only made $14m with this much advertising only emphasizes how bad the movie actually must have been. Way to make smart career choices, Mike Meyers.We got to NYC a few hours early and decided to get some food. We went to Time Square and got some NYC pizza. Oh the cliche! I proceeded to accidentally eat half of Blake's slice while he was in the bathroom. He was not pleased. Oops? But seriously, it was really good.
The girls in the back of this photo totally checked out Davis the whole time we were in there. I attribute it to his nasty moustache he's got going on right now.
The next stop was the MOMA. The featured artist was Olafur Eliasson, and it was amazing. Davis and I found ourselves staring at a color changing wall for almost ten minutes without moving. Of course, that seemed normal to most people since the room was filled with people sitting on the floor staring into the distance.
We hit up the closest Gyro stand after developing a serious case of museum fatigue. We waited
in line for a while only to have Blake drop his food all over the New York sidewalk. The pigeons had a field day. Blake bought another one, as pictured.We played at The Rehab in SoHo, which turned out to be the best tour stop so far, and probably one of the best places we've ever played. As the first of five bands we started with a minimal crowd, but by the later half our set the audience had grown to at least 25 people. The NY crowd was appreciative of our Minneapolis roots, and we got into many a conversation about The Replacements and Prince. One lady told us that we acted like The Cars, looked like the National, and was going to come and see us in MPLS as soon as she could. She then proceeded to tell us about all the different types of cutlery and crock pots she uses in her cooking every day. Don't really know how that segue happened.
Luckily we got drink tickets, since everything was three times as expensive as in MPLS.
Tonight we head to Cleveland, then home overnight to take a week before we head out west.
Listen to The Current on July 4th to hear our music as the featured song of the day!
-ew
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Mansions, Monuments, Music
Hey team
Since 3/5 of the band has never been to D.C., we decided to take a trip to the capital to celebrate our day off. Sadly, despite our repeated calls through the fence surrounding the White House, ol' Dubbya didn't invite us in for iced tea. We decided to pose for a few shots with a president more open to receiving visitors.
(Goobraham Lincoln)
Some random pictures:
A cheeky driver with a sign saying "be a flirt, lift your shirt"
The D.C. Metro
(Subway system jokes made ad nauseam)
Apparently, not the most exciting book for Golle.
Tonight we play at The Sidebar in Baltimore with a band called Arden. Show is at 9pm, 21+. According to Brendan, this place has "the best double esspresso martinis he has ever tasted." I'll get some pics up tomorrow.
We've also gotten a few cool press hits as we've been on the road, and are going to be featured as the album of the month in the upcoming edition of Metro Magazine!
Check out our latest review!
-ew
Since 3/5 of the band has never been to D.C., we decided to take a trip to the capital to celebrate our day off. Sadly, despite our repeated calls through the fence surrounding the White House, ol' Dubbya didn't invite us in for iced tea. We decided to pose for a few shots with a president more open to receiving visitors.
(Goobraham Lincoln)
Some random pictures:
A cheeky driver with a sign saying "be a flirt, lift your shirt"
The D.C. Metro
(Subway system jokes made ad nauseam)
Apparently, not the most exciting book for Golle.
Tonight we play at The Sidebar in Baltimore with a band called Arden. Show is at 9pm, 21+. According to Brendan, this place has "the best double esspresso martinis he has ever tasted." I'll get some pics up tomorrow.
We've also gotten a few cool press hits as we've been on the road, and are going to be featured as the album of the month in the upcoming edition of Metro Magazine!
Check out our latest review!
-ew
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Cincinnati, Punk rock, Blood and Gore
Hey everyone!
This blog comes to you from the back of a van moving a steady 65 mph down the highway. We'll be updating every day with pictures, stories, and videos from our adventure across the country. Tell your friends, because we might just be heading your way.
6.25 Baltimore, MD, The Sidebar
6.26 Philadelphia, PA, The Fire
6.27 New York, NY, The Rehab Lounge
6.28 Cleveland, OH, Bella Dubby
7.10 Iowa City, IA, The Picador
7.11 Omaha, NE, Saddle Creek Bar
7.16 Bend, OR, The Summit Room
7.17 Portland, OR, Towne Lounge
7.18 Seattle, WA, The Ground Zero
7.19 San Francisco, CA, El Rio
7.23, Denver, CO, Quixote's
More dates may fall into place as we drive, and we're also planning a Minneapolis show just after we return!
Anyway...
Vincent Van has already been good to us.
After a 12 hour drive, with few bathroom stops, we pulled up in front of The Blue Rock Tavern. This place was awesome, and so were the three extremo hardcore punk bands we played with, Means to an End, Hooker Spit Windex, and Brody's Militia. We were out of there by one, since each band only played a fifteen minute set, or approximately ten songs each, and we decided to limit our set to a solid 45. They were gracious enough to let us open for them, as going anywhere but first would have resulted in an unsatisfactory change in mood. Still, they were all cool guys, and we got along great.
Please notice the blood on the face of Brody Militia's lead singer's face in the picture on the right. That was self inflicted. Microphone to the forehead. Brendan and Mike moshed with these guys during the earlier punk bands (videos coming soon), even knocking a few of them down in the frivolous violence of companionship, but when Brody's Milita came onto the stage, the hardcore-ness flew to an entirely new level. Even the almighty Goob was coyed into submission. Slightly terrifying.
I'll leave you guys with a few random pictures, and some videos from our youtube channel, www.youtube.com/plagiarists
(not pictured: me, eric)
We're currently on the way to Maryland, and as per usual, Blake is quoting Aquateen Hunger Force in the back seat. We just entered Muskingum County, listening to Lauryn Hill.
-ew
This blog comes to you from the back of a van moving a steady 65 mph down the highway. We'll be updating every day with pictures, stories, and videos from our adventure across the country. Tell your friends, because we might just be heading your way.
6.25 Baltimore, MD, The Sidebar
6.26 Philadelphia, PA, The Fire
6.27 New York, NY, The Rehab Lounge
6.28 Cleveland, OH, Bella Dubby
7.10 Iowa City, IA, The Picador
7.11 Omaha, NE, Saddle Creek Bar
7.16 Bend, OR, The Summit Room
7.17 Portland, OR, Towne Lounge
7.18 Seattle, WA, The Ground Zero
7.19 San Francisco, CA, El Rio
7.23, Denver, CO, Quixote's
More dates may fall into place as we drive, and we're also planning a Minneapolis show just after we return!
Anyway...
Vincent Van has already been good to us.
After a 12 hour drive, with few bathroom stops, we pulled up in front of The Blue Rock Tavern. This place was awesome, and so were the three extremo hardcore punk bands we played with, Means to an End, Hooker Spit Windex, and Brody's Militia. We were out of there by one, since each band only played a fifteen minute set, or approximately ten songs each, and we decided to limit our set to a solid 45. They were gracious enough to let us open for them, as going anywhere but first would have resulted in an unsatisfactory change in mood. Still, they were all cool guys, and we got along great.
Please notice the blood on the face of Brody Militia's lead singer's face in the picture on the right. That was self inflicted. Microphone to the forehead. Brendan and Mike moshed with these guys during the earlier punk bands (videos coming soon), even knocking a few of them down in the frivolous violence of companionship, but when Brody's Milita came onto the stage, the hardcore-ness flew to an entirely new level. Even the almighty Goob was coyed into submission. Slightly terrifying.
I'll leave you guys with a few random pictures, and some videos from our youtube channel, www.youtube.com/plagiarists
(not pictured: me, eric)
We're currently on the way to Maryland, and as per usual, Blake is quoting Aquateen Hunger Force in the back seat. We just entered Muskingum County, listening to Lauryn Hill.
-ew
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