The Long Wait - As some of you may know, Eisley's delay in fulfilling one of AP's most anticipated records of 2006 was the result of their decision to accept an offer from Warner Bros label-mates - Taking Back Sunday to tour Australia & the UK. Ok, so they sandwiched a headlining tour in between. It was all very important. For pics and behind-the-scene stories on all of that, visit TrolleyWood.

The Experience - Eisley was more than thrilled to joined forces with film composer Richard Gibbs, to complete the their 2nd (favorite) record - tracked at Woodshed Studio located on Point Dume in Malibu, CA. Guys, I have to say - the vibe created during the these recording sessions was important... and had direct impact on the outcome. The band was actually happy. Not only because the studio enjoys a ridiculous scenic view of the Pacific Ocean, but... because it wasn't located in the chaos of Hollywood :-). Of course, at the end of the day - it's the people, not the locaton - but there was really something magical about Richard's studio as well as the house where we stayed. Anyway, it's an opinion; we've yet to hear final mixes (this week), but this new record is the band's strongest work. It's quite amazing and is turning ears at WB.

The Team - Richard, who became an ardent Eisley fan after seeing 3 of their "Final Noise" shows earlier this year, was keyboard player for Oingo Boingo w/ front man and collegue, Danny Elfman, before he became a session player, tracking keys for artists like Tom Waits, Robert Palmer, Aretha Franklin, etc. Still, he's best known for his 50+ film scores - including "Queen of the Damned", "Say Anything", "Battlestar Galactica", "The Simpsons" along with Disney and Muppets features. Eisley seemed the perfect fit - and vice versa... The classic production team was completed by veteran engineer/mixer - Csaba Petocz - Elton John, Frank Sinatra, Etta James, Metallica and Elvis Costello. Bottom line - it's he perfect match; highly creative... resourceful. Look for a Making Of bonus video on the CD.

Last Show of the Year - "A Very Buzz Oven Christmas Show with Eisley and friends". Basically one of those ole' fashion local shows; lots of bands - starts early afternoon. 2 Stages. Eisley headlines at 10:00pm. Dec. 17th in Dallas, TX (Plano). Get tickets here. Expect the band to dust off the some new studio tunes in preparation for an early Spring record release (April 1st or so).

YouTube Front Page, NewYears Day - Just finished editing a 3.5 minute Eisley clip for YouTube to go on-line New Year's day. There are several, brief, unmixed teaser snippets of new songs. It's not slick, but... hmm, it's very YouTube (eccentric, intiment, arbitrary, jocular).WB has the entire front page and wanted Eisley featured.

Sherri - 23 and Still Single - But only for less than 3 more months. Yep, it appears that tours can be really important to bands; But some tours alter (altar) the course of history. Remember Eisley's 60 show opening slot - NFG? Well, Sherri and Chad Gilbert are to be wed late February after a 1 year engagement. Sorry guys.

TOURING - All this stuff is on the drawing table. Depends on whether or not they open for some big act... or maybe headline their own tour. Think mid-March. Updates soon.

NewsBlasts - The winds are picking up speed so expect more of these gusts before the storm.

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