Where we at (December 2019)
Ok we know it’s been awhile, and it seems like most of our posts start off this way, but the reasons usually fill in the blanks. Thankfully it’s been because we’ve been busy. Since our last “official” gig post, we’ve been in the pattern of
Gig
Week off to recharge, and do all the stuff that we put on hold to practice and prep for the gig, like laundry, see loved ones, clean, take extra shifts, stuff like that
Back to practice, working on new tunes mind you.
A call – “hey we had a band drop out/break up/can’t do the show – you guys interested” of course we say yes.
Practice for a week, try to figure out what new tunes are in shape for live shows to keep things interesting.
Play the gig. Meet new people, new bands, and have a great time
And the process repeats itself.
I apologize that we haven’t posted or really promoted these shows. In a sense, it kind of works. I’ve heard people complain of bands constantly posting and promoting shows to the point of over saturation, and costing them fans, and in some cases friends. Promoting a band sometimes feels a bit guilty, as in “please come see my band play”. So playing all these last minute gigs means the venues and other bands give us leeway on our draw, and we get better. When we meet new people at the show we get some good honest feedback from people. I’m hoping we’ll have a residency coming up in the spring of 2020, a weekly gig that we can promote properly.
The big downside is we haven’t been doing any flyers. In most cases we gave the other bands and venues our Le Toque stickers to put over the band logo or pics of the other bands on their flyers. Doing the flyers are as important creative outlet as the music, as we’re hoping some of these design elements will make it to... Wait for it...
OUR next EP.
We’re planning on sequestering ourselves for January, to finish off our writing sessions, pick the best 3 songs, and book some time to record. Mixing can take a bit, however we’re hoping for an April/May release.
So we have 1 more gig for 2019, and it’s a good one at La Casa. Saturday December 14th. The show starts earlier at 7:00, doors at 6:00. We did a gig with Tuna Chips this fall, and they were a blast!
We’d also like to thank the bands that gave us all those last minute gigs this year: Jay Pruitt, Astrotek, Hug the Penguin, 10 drink minimum. Roboshark, Ann & Emory, Pogo of Death, Sushi Kat and old palms. It’s great to know we’re in good company.
So our resolution for 2020 (yes it’s that time to think about those) is to let you know about any last minute shows, and finish our EP. No promises though!
Thanx for making 2019 a great year for us!
