Hey oh, Just when i start getting down about the way shit is going I hear a tid bit of info that makes me think things might actually work out.
Found out today that my band (Dirtfedd) ranked number 33 in radio play for metal in 2009. That's pretty crazy for a bunch of dudes from Nebraska that no one has ever heard of, or maybe they have 3000 + spins is pretty decent. We beat fucking Metallica, at least on metal programs not regular rock radio. Still pretty fucking cool though
FMQB
Found out today that my band (Dirtfedd) ranked number 33 in radio play for metal in 2009. That's pretty crazy for a bunch of dudes from Nebraska that no one has ever heard of, or maybe they have 3000 + spins is pretty decent. We beat fucking Metallica, at least on metal programs not regular rock radio. Still pretty fucking cool though
FMQB
Had another session last night
I've had a great start to the new year. Partied pretty hard for NYE and even harder on NYD, 33 bottles of champagne were consumed in around 20 hours between 8 people. It's funny how champagne just makes you a goof ball, it must be the bubbles
I've had a great start to the new year. Partied pretty hard for NYE and even harder on NYD, 33 bottles of champagne were consumed in around 20 hours between 8 people. It's funny how champagne just makes you a goof ball, it must be the bubbles
got tattooed last week. been slacking on posting any pics, mainly because i don't have any good ones but here are some shitty iphone pics i took.
and the line drawing
and the line drawing
so I'm going on my third week of being sick, found out last week I have mono. thought it was kinda funny at first to get the kissing disease at age 26 but then it started kicking in. I'm not just tired, I'm exhausted at all times. if I have to stand for more then an hour I start to feel faint and feel like throwing up. I've also lost about ten pounds, I'm hungry all the time but nothing sounds appetizing or tastes good after more than two bites... ugh, i just feel broken....
It's fall! hopefully I have mowed my lawn for the last time this year. Brought the fish in from the pond the other day, they're fucking huge. they barely fit in my fish tank. It's been along time since I have bloged but i was reading my old one and was amazed at the poor spelling and bad grammar and decided it must be changed so here it is.
The summer was boring, I feel like I didn't do shit. Only made it out on the lake once to wake-board and the only pool I swam in was at the gym. And didn't even make it to an amusement park, so no roller coasters. sad story...
Fell pretty hard for a girl but scared her off like usual. I don't think it was me this time though, as she told me I scare the hell out of her because "I'm to good to be true." Her loss. I still see her every now and then due to us having a couple of mutual friends, but I play it cool and don't pay her much attention. writing this is actually the most I've thought about her in a while.
The band is still kinda dead in the water on a national level. we play as much as we can around Nebraska and surrounding areas but all fall touring fell apart. So it is what it is. We are playing with Gwar in Nov. that should be a blood bath.
other then that I just work all week and try not to party to hard on the weekend.
till next time... cheers
The summer was boring, I feel like I didn't do shit. Only made it out on the lake once to wake-board and the only pool I swam in was at the gym. And didn't even make it to an amusement park, so no roller coasters. sad story...
Fell pretty hard for a girl but scared her off like usual. I don't think it was me this time though, as she told me I scare the hell out of her because "I'm to good to be true." Her loss. I still see her every now and then due to us having a couple of mutual friends, but I play it cool and don't pay her much attention. writing this is actually the most I've thought about her in a while.
The band is still kinda dead in the water on a national level. we play as much as we can around Nebraska and surrounding areas but all fall touring fell apart. So it is what it is. We are playing with Gwar in Nov. that should be a blood bath.
other then that I just work all week and try not to party to hard on the weekend.
till next time... cheers
Fuck it's the middle of June! It's been awhile sense I felt like sharing and as time passes I get the feeling that this is pointless. Who the fuck really cares about what I'm doing, if you do, I guess it's kinda cool.
So here is the month in review.
My band CD came out on June 2nd after almost a year of being pushed back by the label for one reason or another. With all that lead time you think they would have done some marketing. maybe run some adds in some magazines a commercial or two would of been nice. but what's done is done. We'll just remember who helped and worked hard on it the next time we put an album out. We Sound Scanned around 500 albums the first week, not bad for a band that no one has head of. I was hoping for around a thousand but I guess I'm pleased. I have no idea what is good numbers wise. our management was happy, whatever that's worth. If you haven't picked up the album, please do so. It is Dirtfedd "The American Nightmare" and you can get it pretty much anywhere CDs are sold even Internationally.
I'm still working my day job, it sucks but it's money. and we are actually busy.
Been playing some shows locally, I really don't like playing in Lincoln anymore because I know who is not there. It really bugs me almost to the point where I don't invite friends because they tell me they're are going to come but don't. Omaha is getting that way as well. Nobody really gives a fuck about us around here, we have our die-hards that come out all the time but generally there is a lack of interest.
We should be going on a nation wide tour in August if everything falls into place. It's going to be a big one I can't say with who yet, cause nothing is solid yet and that will jinx it. But it will be an arena tour, so that speaks volumes.
Till next time, Cheers!
speaking of which, I need a beer.
So here is the month in review.
My band CD came out on June 2nd after almost a year of being pushed back by the label for one reason or another. With all that lead time you think they would have done some marketing. maybe run some adds in some magazines a commercial or two would of been nice. but what's done is done. We'll just remember who helped and worked hard on it the next time we put an album out. We Sound Scanned around 500 albums the first week, not bad for a band that no one has head of. I was hoping for around a thousand but I guess I'm pleased. I have no idea what is good numbers wise. our management was happy, whatever that's worth. If you haven't picked up the album, please do so. It is Dirtfedd "The American Nightmare" and you can get it pretty much anywhere CDs are sold even Internationally.
I'm still working my day job, it sucks but it's money. and we are actually busy.
Been playing some shows locally, I really don't like playing in Lincoln anymore because I know who is not there. It really bugs me almost to the point where I don't invite friends because they tell me they're are going to come but don't. Omaha is getting that way as well. Nobody really gives a fuck about us around here, we have our die-hards that come out all the time but generally there is a lack of interest.
We should be going on a nation wide tour in August if everything falls into place. It's going to be a big one I can't say with who yet, cause nothing is solid yet and that will jinx it. But it will be an arena tour, so that speaks volumes.
Till next time, Cheers!
speaking of which, I need a beer.
I'm sitting at home after three weeks of running around the country. And while I do appreciate a good nights sleep, a long shower, and a little alone time, I would rather not be at home. I really have nothing to do here other than work a square job. Supposedly we will be going back out in 2 weeks but nothing is firm yet.
1 cool thing, I just got sponsored by Ibanez. Gotta love free basses!
+ new photos by mouse from OKC check em
1 cool thing, I just got sponsored by Ibanez. Gotta love free basses!
+ new photos by mouse from OKC check em
Had a photo shot last night with Mouse. He is by far my favorite photographer that we have worked with. He has great vision and is awesome with giving direction. Which is key when your working with six dudes that really don't know how to act in front of a camera. Did some group shots and some action shots where just raged through our set while Mouse ran around shooting.
Also found out that we are going to be filming the three shows we are playing with Slipknot. Clown, Mouse and Bobby Tongs are going to be running the camera's. Should be pretty fucking sweet. Bobby used to shoot all of Pantera's live shit and now his rolling with the knot, so we're all pretty stoked about that.
Heading out next tuesday with DevilDriver and Hitting Tulsa, Louisville, Columbus, and Detroit. before we play with slipknot and korn in OKC, Little Rock, and Sioux Falls. Then we're meeting back up with DevilDriver in Omaha (Home Town Show) then to Denver and Farmington Nm. There is a complete list of dates and venues at
dirtfedd.com
On a side note, I got a new battery for my mac book and after a little surgery it actually charges. No more leash!
Also found out that we are going to be filming the three shows we are playing with Slipknot. Clown, Mouse and Bobby Tongs are going to be running the camera's. Should be pretty fucking sweet. Bobby used to shoot all of Pantera's live shit and now his rolling with the knot, so we're all pretty stoked about that.
Heading out next tuesday with DevilDriver and Hitting Tulsa, Louisville, Columbus, and Detroit. before we play with slipknot and korn in OKC, Little Rock, and Sioux Falls. Then we're meeting back up with DevilDriver in Omaha (Home Town Show) then to Denver and Farmington Nm. There is a complete list of dates and venues at
dirtfedd.com
On a side note, I got a new battery for my mac book and after a little surgery it actually charges. No more leash!
