Author: Nate
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EP No. 3 resumes
Nat and I got our shot in the arm, so we’ve decided to resume recording EP No. 3. As you can see by the photo, we’re going to transition our attire slowly from covid casual to rock and roll edgy. We’ve wrapped up on about six tunes, and are nearing completion. Getting the full band together in a room to rehearse is the next step. I imagine we’re going to need to ease into that too. Luckily the guys are amazing musicians, so I think it will come back pretty fast.
Anyway, I have two Covid tunes suggestions. The first is none other than Phantom Planet. I really love their latest album, Devestator. Specifically the song, Through the Trees is a serious bop. Second is an oldie, but goodie: The Association. I’m loving listening to their catalog again. Along Comes Mary and Never My Love (that B section!) are making me feel good.
See you all real soon!!!!
N8
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Nate Updates Your Butt on Good Vibrations
Hello, friends! Hope you’re having a great 2020………hahahahahahahahaha! Seriously though, it’s dogshit. We musical types don’t like to be locked down. Who does, really? But this is ME time, so I’m going to feel sorry for myself. Okay. Enough of that. On to fun stuff.
We’ve been recording demos of a slew of new songs. It’s been a challenge to come up with a process for writing without being in the same room together, but we’re making it work. Can’t wait to play the new ones for you. Well, actually we might be able to make something happen. What are you doing October 30th? Well, it would be nice to see you at Alberta Street Pub. Nat and I will be doing a duo acoustic thing, opening for Camp Crush and The Frequence. It will be fun!
In the meantime, go listen to Andy Shauf. He’s the last artist I was able to see live at a decent sized venue, and he was amazing!
Godspeed!
-N8
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Photos from the Studio
Andy, percussion master. 
Justin up next! 
Our #1 studio assistant, Davie G 
Andy laying down the kit. 
Nate dropping the D 
Evaluating a take. 
Nate making some acoustic noise. 
Photo bomb, by Davie G 
Nat has a bad (motor) finger 
Johnny running the sesh.
Recording a new tune with Johnny Clay, Bryan Free and Dave Guilick on the production team. Such a rad session! -
Makin some Noise
Ooh, it’s been a busy 2020 so far, but you wouldn’t know it if you judge by the number of posts here. We’re getting close to finishing the tracking portion on EP No. 3 (working title). It’s taken a bit longer, only because we keep adding more dang ole tunes. Just two days ago, Nat came to the DD studio and laid down some seriously nasty sounding guitar tracks on a brand new one with his Dekum guitar and Benson amp (both Portland-grown products). We’re so proud of how it’s going, it’s tempting to give you a sample. We’ll see 🙂
As for other happenings, part of the band will be joining our buds, Camp Crush for the 2020 edition of Cover Your Hearts – a benefit event where the music is self indulgent covers of your favorite (or maybe your most nostalgic) 80s and 90s tunes. It’s been happening for 12 years(?) and we’ve been a part of most of the last 11 years. So much fun. Hope you can make it.
Well, that’s it for now. See you at a show!
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Big Show Nov 1
11-1-2019 Alberta Street Pub, Deepest Darkest, The Frequence, and The Celebrators -
EP No. 3 in the works
Hot on the heels of EP No. 2, we’ve already begun work on EP No. 3. With 3 songs almost complete, we’re making some serious progress, and are pleased with the the way it’s sounding. We’ve enlisted our good friend, Bryan Free to produce a few of the songs. Let me tell you, we feel stupid for not working with him sooner. He is such a positive creative force – it’s really a thing to behold. Anyway, just thought we’d keep you posted. Thanks for supporting independent music!
-Nate
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EP No. 2 debriefing
Wow, what a night! 3-22 was a whirlwind. Special thanks to Subways on the Sun and Camp Crush for their amazing work promoting the show and then bringing their amazing music to the stage. I saw a sea of smiling faces enjoying the music. Also, huge thanks to Bryan Free for his piano work, and Deepest Darkest co-founder, Jared Abraham for bringing the percussion. We couldn’t have been happier with the night. Thanks to everyone who came, who bought a CD or shirt, and who made it so special. See you at the next show!
