Boulder Show w/ Pics
Thu Mar 11, 2010 6:28 pm
Stacy in blue during her stellar performance of "Ambulance" Tuesday night
at the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Hey everyone. Hope you guys got the e-blast. If not: here (it's now on-line). We've been diligent in our effort to re-establish all communication streams including this one. I feel like we might have left the previous post (leaving WB) on pause for too long but on such big news it seemed important.
Aftermath. Not surprisingly - fans loved the news. We've received a tremendous rally of support. Every message in our on-line world was positive. Sure - on the outside, there were a few negative remarks. I started to devote a decent chunk of real estate to topic but in a moment of clarity, I aborted. It even included apologies. I hate drama; even if I created it. Peace.
Anyway, things are good, things are happening faster, we're getting more opportunities, we're finding favor with more people, getting inquiries from more entities/ organizations, we're breaking some molds, shattering myths, getting the word out, moving forward... things are happening faster, going so much better. Thanks for being so encouraging.
Boulder Scurry
A great experience. Not gonna lie... the 17 hr drive up [1 show] the 17 hour drive down was brutal... especially the coming back part. We headed for Tyler at 1:30am. To be fair, the 3am to 6am jaunt is wicked on every tour. But it was fun... the Boulder part. And even the drive was pretty ok thanks to iPhones and gas station crap food.
The Program Council people at the University of Colorado in Boulder were so nice to us. How can you go wrong with tons of college kids helping, catering, marketing, interviewing, loading in/out, etc. The whole day was amazing. In fact, perfect. Thanks to everyone who helped put that event on and to all of you guys who came.
REVIEW - Here's a quick interview/review from CU Independent. They're a college media group: Boulder Student Review
Hope you guys enjoyed the night. I don't typically critique Eisley shows and I'm not going to... but all the things I needed or expected to hear/experience at an Eisley show were peaking in a good way in Boulder - clear/present vocals, dynamics, ambient textures/nuances, a balanced mix, that moody Rhodes, big guitar sounds (especially specific parts that are critical to the song... but also tones/volume), pitch, those mesmerizing harmonies... humor & honesty.
Yes, the low frequency that came from Sherri's mic on "I Wasn't Prepared", was unexpected and difficult to eq that room; the house dudes were struggling to figure it out. Tweaking on the overall eq fixed it. Still, no big. I'm their biggest critic... gotta say, I had a big smile.
Glenn Miller actually played here. So did The Grateful Dead, The Ramones, etc.
Collin, bro' merch dude seems preoccupied with a certain unidentified girl from CO Springs. Come to think of it, he didn't sell much merch Tuesday night.
Hope you CO people can come to a show when we're on a proper tour (Denver or Boulder). The rhythm of a tour helps build consistent/better technology, stronger performances and an overall - a good vibe. Anyway - thanks again for coming; wish it could have been a longer set but you get the idea.
Sherri was sick but didn't look or sound it.
Weston under the influence of himself drinking water.
All the Other Whatever's We're Supposed to Be Talking About.
We've been quite busy. SXSW is coming up next week. Here's the link to the e-blast in case you didn't get it: e-blast on-line. I'm not going to repeat all the content in that newsletter but all the SXSW dates/times/info is there. Go get it.
Stacy returns tonight; the next 3 days will be nothing but rehearsal... more like cramming. They're taking out a new song. ARE YOU COMING? After sxsw, we'll have time to think, talk more to you guys about the going's on'z. We don't know details about the future other than we'll get this record out as quickly as possible and tour it. To re-sign or not to re-sign - that is the question. We're split, depending on the day, mood, how much coffee we've had, but the unity in this band is never in question; there will be an answer; we are certain, confident. In fact, there's never been as much.
At the very least, a new foundation for how we manufacture/distribute has to be laid. After SXSW, we'll make a decision as quickly as possible and move on it. We've had label interest and some discussion, even been close but so far, it hasn't been right. Gun-shy. It has to be right; it has to make perfect sense. We appreciate your patience. Again, if the right label doesn't step up, we'll just do this. It's more about you getting the music one way or another... and bringing the live presentation to your market.
5-6 Underplay!
No one is reading this far down but but - speaking of 'presentation to your market' - we are discussing the possibility of doing a short 5-6 underplay tour up through the Midwest the last week of June. Yes. Why so short? We don't want to take away from a bigger 2010 headlining tour. The inspiration? We're returning to the cornfields of West Illinois to play a show at an old alma mater of ours - Cornerstone Festival (July 2nd). Thinking we'll make 4-6 stops on the way up. Why not visit some wonderfully quaint B markets and make some new friends?
I'd rather not list suggested markets yet until I get our agent involved. If I say - "Memphis or St. Louis or Little Rock" but Marty can't find a promoter/club for a certain date in that market, it's a no go. Wanna keep everyone happy. You can look at it on a map. Gotta keep it lean.
Baton Rouge:
We loved that experience. Great people... Joe from the band Norcio promoted the show; killed it. They said it was the first time the Spanish Moon sold out since April '07. We'll probably go back. Thanks Louisiana for coming... and singing louder than the music in the room. Here's something the LSU paper did: Baton Rouge interview.
Also - it's feeling like Spring in East Texas and that can only mean one thing: Sherri and I will be happy. We love Winter but hate being cold. Gimmie the sun. Gimmie Spring, mild breezes, ice drinks, flowers, green things. I'm ready to mow, weed-eat again. Bring it.
Happy That.
bd
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