Almost (Semi) Famous

2011-01-07T07:16:00.005-06:00

An Open Letter To 2010

2010-12-31T23:09:00.003-06:00

Alright 2010...I'm looking at the last ninety minutes of your life-disrupting nonsense, safe in the knowledge that when I wake tomorrow you'll have been put to rest and finally behind me.You really threw me for a loop there, 2010. You started innocent and promising, as I suppose most years start; moving into a beautiful new loft with the woman I was ready to spend the rest of my earthly time with

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2010-06-06T03:42:00.004-05:00

Dot. Dot. Dot.

Damn...

2009-09-10T06:43:00.001-05:00

...shouldn't have gotten extra cilantro

Labels

2009-09-09T15:33:00.002-05:00

Going through the almost 150 submissions I've gotten for singers (not counting the ones that were so unarguably bad that they were deleted right after I finished scratching my head in disbelief), I thought I'd share the labels I've got going to keep track of the submissions:- Deathy- Eh...Didn't Hate It- Good "Singers"- Good Heavy Voice- Good Heavy/Sing- Good/Bad- GREAT Singing Voice (sadly,

Patience

2009-08-26T15:59:00.002-05:00

A heads up regarding downloading "AHC" instrumental tracks for auditions; problems getting the site up. Should be soon.MP3 (only) submissions should be attached to an email and sent to: NewVocalist2009@gmail.com. Please do not send Myspace links.

I'm Flattered By The Response...

2009-08-24T16:25:00.001-05:00

...but the instrumental "AHC" tracks are for SINGERS ONLY, no curiosity seekers. You must submit something to get something.And now, off to teach the childrens.

Time Flies

2009-08-18T23:59:00.003-05:00

I knew it was kind of a long time, but didn't realize it had been 3 months. Hmmm...The past couple months have been weird for me, as a band identified musician....realizing the band was probably over...just coming to terms with such a huge change...a major chapter in my creative life was wrapping up, so...uh, now what?But, we soldier on...I'm cutting this short. I just did a 90 minute interview

My New Gun

2009-04-29T19:14:00.001-05:00

What am I up to now? 5? 6? My brand new Pietta historical reproduction of Josie Wale's Navy .36 caliber blackpowder revolver. Among many, many other reasons, this gift shows the awesomeness of my lovely woman.This thing uses blackpowder, a steel ball as the bullet (it does actually hold six shots), and primer charges to make the whole thing esplode. I can't wait to try this thing out.

Blabbering At An Unknown Fan

2009-04-19T18:37:00.005-05:00

Just decided to answer a random question from a fan on AHC's Myspace page. I know, I know...Myspace is a ridiculous fucking site. Trust me, if I didn't have a band that wasn't doing anything and was just barely holding it together, I'd never let that piece of interweb bloatware near my neocortex. Ahem...The Question:"I'm guessing this is Chad I'm speaking at. I am excited about hearing some new

My Process...

2009-04-09T07:36:00.001-05:00

...involves pink, overstuffed slippers. I can't recall the source, but remember the line (and I'm paraphrasing somewhat) "You know what all the great thinkers had in common? Comfortable footwear."

I Am Ashamed...

2009-04-03T03:41:00.001-05:00

...to call myself a musician after seeing this bunch of FUCKING RETARDS on the cover of a magazine I've been in a few times. I don't know if it's possible to be any more gay without the commitment to sucking cock.

Hipped To A New Band

2009-03-27T12:55:00.002-05:00

Thanks to my friend E for tossing this into my stream of information. Two drummers, heavy riffs, tuned LOW...Dig it. I especially enjoy tracks 1 and 4.Kylesa

Isn't It Amazing?

2009-03-26T11:35:00.001-05:00

Hospital intake ladies have somehow figured out how to always look like it's 1987...in Nebraska.

I Got Mine

2009-03-10T14:37:00.001-05:00

... do you have yours?

An Elvis Moment

2009-03-09T23:48:00.002-05:00

This injured fucking cow...I yearn, from the depths of my being, to vaporize this bitch.

As Seen On TV!

2009-03-05T10:12:00.001-06:00

And here I am, modelling the latest in shut-in fashion, The Snuggie! (25 pound cat sold separately.)

Isn't Religion Confusing Enough Already?

2009-02-22T16:04:00.005-06:00

Plymouth, MN Minneapolis, MN

Currents (books)

2009-02-08T23:01:00.004-06:00

Just Finished: Secret And Suppressed - Banned Ideas and Hidden History into the 21st Century.In The Middle Of: Portraits And Observations (Truman Capote), Stuff White People Like (Christian Lander), and Drink Play Fuck (Andrew Gottlieb).On Deck: World War Z (Max Brooks), Love All The People (Bill Hicks), Conspiracy (Charlotte Greig), and When Will Jesus Bring The Pork Chops? (George Carlin).Go

Awesome Show...

2009-01-22T22:46:00.001-06:00

...Great Job. No, really.

With No Computer...

2009-01-21T18:39:00.000-06:00

... I get around to cleaning the monster. Ahhhhh...quiet evenings at home.

Currents (Music)

2009-01-13T18:55:00.005-06:00

Downloaded/Listening To:Les Claypool's Discography - (Blind Illusion, Primus, Sausage, Holy Mackerel, Bucket Of Bernie Brains, Oysterhead, Flying Frog Brigade, etc...) The names go on forever, which is weird because anything the guy puts his voice to makes me think of Primus regardless...so it was nice to find out he finally released a solo album under the simple title of "Les Claypool". I once

Awwwww.....

2009-01-09T00:24:00.002-06:00

I thought this was cute:

Engrish Fail

2009-01-02T16:27:00.003-06:00

A friend of mine inadvertently turned me onto Failblog.org about a month ago, so when we were out shopping in L.A. a couple of weeks ago, I snapped this shot (which was rather difficult since the "FAIL" was flashing). I tossed my caption on it and submitted it, but haven't seen it posted on their site yet, so I thought I'd share it with ya'll...Another solidly amusing site is Engrish.com. I urge

Jesus...really?!?!?

2008-12-27T18:21:00.000-06:00

Attention Hot Topic: THIS IS NOT OKAY. 1983 called...they want their reprehensible, eye-melting fashion back. I can't believe this store actually sold my band's merchandise. I feel dirty.