Gallivanters

We’re taking our Korg digital 16 track on the road with us this time out. Got a lot of new songs that may have to get demoed.

imafamilyguy:

R.I.P Jeff Hanneman (1964-2013). ONE OF THE GREATEST GUITARISTS EVER!!

The very first time I heard Reign in Blood I was a freshman in high school (1987’ish) I was instantly a Slayer fan. RIP

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beenlookingforthemagic:

How to Tour in a Band or Whatever
by Thor Harris

1-Don’t Complain. Bitching, moaning, whining is tour cancer. If something is wrong fix it or shut the fuck up you fucking dick. goddamn.

2-If you fart, claim it.

3-Don’t Lose shit. Everybody loses shit. Don’t fucking do it. Asshole.

4-Don’t fuck anyone in the band. There are tons of people to fuck who are not in this band. Dumbass.

5-If you feel like shit all the time, drink less beer at the gig. You will play better & feel better. What are you… a child? Some have the endurance for self abuse. Most don’t.

6-Remember the soundman’s name. He will do a better job.

7- Eat oranges. Cures constipation & prevents colds.

8-Masturbate. Duh… Where & when? Be creative. You’re an artist right?

9-If YOU can’t carry your suitcase 3 blocks, it’s too goddamn big.

10-Respect public space in the van. Don’t clutter, you Fuck.

11-If you borrow something, return it. Not Fucked Up.

12-Do not let the promoter dick you or talk you out of the guarantee. If there were not enuf people there, it’s their fault.

13- Driver picks the music.

14-One navigator only (usually sitting shotgun). Everyone else shut the fuck up.

15-Soundcheck is for checking sounds. Shut the fuck up while everyone else is checking.

16-Don’t wander off. Let someone know where you are.

17-Clean up after yourself. What are you… a goddamn toddler?

18-Touring makes everyone bi-polar. Ride the waves as best you can and remember, moods pass. So don’t make any snap decisions or declarations when you are drunk or insane.

19-Fast food is Poison.

20-The guestlist is for friends, family & people you might want to fuck. Everyone else can pay. They have day jobs.

21- Don’t evaluate your whole life while you’re sitting in a janitor closet waiting to go on. You think you’re above having shitty days at work? Shut up & do your goddamn job.

This list was written under the influence of lots of esspresso & anti-depressants while on tour w/ such greats as Shearwater, Swans, Smog, Lisa Germano, Angels of Light, Bill Callahan & many more. I hope this list will help you get along w/ your co-workers whatever your job is. Contributions to the list by Jordan Geiger, Kimberly Burke, Brian Orloff, Brian Phillips Celebrity Gang Bang, Kevin Schneider, Jonathan Meiburg, Michael Gira and some other folks.

Thanks for not being an asshole, Thor Harris

The 2013 Magnolia Festival lineup has been announced. We get to head back down to the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in October and be a part of this. 

It’s raining like hell outside. We’ve got a pot of chili on and some good books to read.

@nikkitalley just checking out the scene (at The Emerald Lounge)

Gonna attempt to read a book

Rockin it tonight at The Broad St. Cafe in Durham

I built me a redneck pedal board

Songwriting

CD covers pressed

tinyhousesmallspace:

New Tumbleweed Tiny House! The Cypress 20 is a larger version of the popular fencl model

flavorpill:

Pictures of Robert Smith Looking Happy

Happy Birthday Robert Smith

Great day for a winery gig (at Silver Fork Winery)

I’ve been playing the new/old Gibson LG2 regularly on the road as of late. Being so old, it has a lot of dead frets and an uneven neck. I took it to a recommended luthier to give it some proper love