The Good Old NW

I am feeling a little lonely for the Northwest today. It's a beautiful overcast day here in Manhattan, mid 60's...Seattle weather. Just wanted to thank everyone that came out to the Triple Door last month and supported us. We can't wait to get back out there and have another throw down in a few months. You guys are the best.

It's Yom Kippur in NYC!!

Have a blessed day, and bring yourself to Bushwick. Das to celebrate the occasion starting at llpm. Enjoy!

http://www.goodbye-blue-monday.com/

I hate the Broncos!

Here is a pretty sweet pic of Jay Cutler getting sacked last year. I only wish he was still on the Broncos so we could do this to him again all afternoon. Looks like Mr. Orton will have to take the heat. This beloved rivalry is the first of two meetings, with today being on Oakland soil. Go Raiders!!!

Isn't it Magical?

Look here.

I just had my bow re-haired with the mane from a unicorn. Seriously. Everything is so magical when I play now, it feels like......I'm at a Night Club with Britney Spears' Toxic blasting over the speakers, and I just can't help but just dance my ass off. And all around me are these magical creatures, equally dancing their asses off. Centaurs, Mystics, Harpies, Leprechauns, Luck Dragons, JC, and of course Unicorns. We just float around and rock out! And there's Sashimi floating around too. We just eat sushi and dance and.........

Sorry, I got lost there. Anyway, I like my new unicorn hair.

Geoff

Ice Cream

All right, look! Tomatoes are pretty rad. I love them. I could eat them all day. This one is growing on my roof as I write. And I'm telling you, it would taste delicious! I can not condone the desecration of these lovely little guys.

Ice cream is also pretty rad! There's this salted caramel stuff I've fallen in love with lately. Damned good! But any kind of ice cream will do it for me. Frosty's are awesome too.

But I'm telling you. If that ice cream truck comes around my corner one more f'n time today, I am going to plaster the side of the truck with this juicy morsel. Why can't they come up with a better tune to play? Anything?

My vote is gonna be for...Summertime, by Will Smith.

Any other thoughts out there?

Geoff

ps. Sorry tomato.

How sweet is this pic?!!

What a cool picture from an August performance at the amazing Rockwood Music Hall in Manhattan. Be sure to cath shows at this place!

4 Alarm Fire Tonight At Rose.

Hello, this is Marjorie. She breathes fire. She will be at the show tonight killing things.

Billyburg

Das is playing in Williamsburg tonight, and boy are we psyched! If you have never been...Rose Live is a great little room with magical European vibe. The sound is great, and the location to the train...one of the best. I am personally going to punish the drums this evening!

Lessons

I'll be damned if this is the craziest most difficult little instrument I've ever tried to play. I just can't figure out how it makes sense. I have seen many people try to play this thing, and I'll be damned if they sound genius on it! Well, I try to carry it with me, and soon you'll see me playing some Upright bass/harmonica duos with myself. Practice, Practice, Practice...

I'll take Josh yet in a solo. Burn Baby!

You've gotta be kidding me!

Sometimes the Seattle government is so very disappointing. They make me want to punch them all in the face! And that's not easy! There are probably thousands of them. But then again, it could just be a little squirrel making all of the decisions. I could punch that guy in the face. Unless its one of those Rescue Rangers. They are pretty bad ass!

Anyway, apparently the cops don't know how to walk anymore. They drive these things around. Waste of money? Please circle answer Y/N

And is the one on the right talking on his cell phone? That's illegal! No more wheels for you!

New Beginnings

As I fly back home to Brooklyn I realize that the next phase is commencing. Relaxing in Seattle and seeing family and friends only solidified the feeling of being in a constant state of flux and growth. The comfort of home will always be there when I’m ready. Now is a unique time and will never come again. The time that we take to really dig into something and grow is tense and uncomfortable, but the resolution to make something truly great is an absolute. There is no compromise. And, the reward is taking a step back and a deep breath and saying wholly shit look what we have made.

After being away in NYC the Seattle air was especially crisp and clean and the conversations I had with friends and family felt all the more passionate. I know that Seattle is home and always will be, but I have a job to do.

We have really grown as a band and we really really rocked some shows!

Now that the album is done and released it feels like phase two is taking the music to the next level. The visual aspect that we brought to these Northwest shows inspires me to dig even deeper. Playing to B-nasty’s video projections felt as though I was performing live, the dramatic soundtrack to my life in the city. Tension and release… tender and abrasive…very personal and very pertinent.

I’m excited to get to work.

Avast Studios

So...sitting at computer at Avast Studios here in Seattle. Recording some Moon Doom Music with our good friend Robb Davidson. I found the following text up on the computer...enjoy.

Dear Friends,
I'm sure you've received numerous bogus offers from someone in a foreign country who has been trying to contact you to give you a fortune if only you would give them an administration fee or your information. Some of it even looks legit. Most is in broken English, which I guess is supposed to lend authenticity. However, I think I've finally found one that really is!
My name is Ndugood. I am a wealthy Nigerian prince who loves the jazz of music.

I am seeking your help to move $200,000,000 from my checking account here in Nigeria to the United States. I too love the jazz of music and am planning to flee to America to open many jazz clubs at which I would like you to perform.

You will receive $42,000 a night, plus a meal.

My new "Tribal Village Vanguard" clubs will be of great success and you will become rich like the rest of American jazz musicians.

I have already applied for building exemptions to allow thatched stages and the spearing of live animals. But I desperately need your help. My tribe, the Swindlisi, a peaceful jazz-loving people, has been horribly oppressed by the ruling military junta, which despises the jazz of music.

My father, an exiled king and booking agent, was recently imprisoned under the draconian "three gigs - you're out" law, and now I must flee my beloved country with all of my improbable wealth - But I need help in moving it.

I have so much money that it will not fit in the allotted two checked bags and one carry-on. I am therefore want to transfer the money through your ATM system (The Nigerian ATM system cannot exchange international currencies; it only converts "antelope to money"). So please to just provide me with your full name and address, social security number, bank account and PIN numbers, and you will become incredibly (literally) rich from playing many jazz gigs.

(Note: normal Nigerian Musician's Union rules apply: three hour performances, two 15 minute breaks allowed, musicians to provide their own mosquito nets, one open fire per bandstand, one free meal plus anything you kill).

Act now. The first ten musicians to respond will receive a free copy of the Nigeria's Greatest Jazz Hits CD, by our beloved 'Disoriented' Gillespie Band, which contains the hits:

The Night Has A Thousand Flies
Goodbye Shrunken Head
Here's That Rainy Season
Just Tribesmen (Lovers No More)
Take the 'A' Trail
When I Fall In Quicksand
Half-Nelson Mandella
Blue Monkey
Leopard Skins and Moonbeams
Blue Mombossa
Almost Like Being In Lagos
Sunny Side of the Goatpath
I Didn't Know What Century It Was

Thank you for your many help.

Your inordinately wealthy Nigerian brother...

Prince Ndugoo

Secret Show tonight in Seattle

Super secret Das 3 show tonight in Seattle. The clue is: Belltown, Small Theatre, 2322 2nd Ave. Show starts at 830 and is sure to transport you to the moon!!!!

Done

OK...I know we aren't done yet. But jeeeeeesus! This album kicks ass, and we finally got it to ya. The show last night was so much fun! Thanks to you all who participated there in the audience. And I just gotta give the props where the props are deserved for helping with the show. It just has to be said once again.

Das Vibenbass: You guys really ripped into your shit, good work (self-serving I know, but had to be said).
B-Nasty: Video most certainly help my mood in the show. First time I've let my shadow dance on screen with manta rays and robot dancers in the same night.
Lis Anna Christensen: She played the love of Elliot's life at the show. She was hiding back stage.
Michael Wallenfels: The comic rules!!! I hope you all buy a record and read the comic before they are gone.
Jenn Meyers: All the promo we needed. Thank you so much! I didn't even get to thank you in person.
C Newell: Sound/recording extraordinaire. He always makes us sound just that much better. For some reason he knows what we want.
Jessica Schroeder: My lovely was selling our gear all night long. Very beautifully I might add.
Michelle Miulli: Thank you thank you thank you for helping with the albums. And so straight.
Martin and Sam: Thanks for my rehearsal space back for a day. That made the show happen.
My Bass: Thanks for not falling apart onstage. Just a few more, and we can bandage up that bridge.
The Triple Door: Will, Ross, Nathan, Ira. I know you all didn't work it, but you help so damned much.
You: Thank you.

OK...now I can move on. Let's go get Portland Das!