Category Archives: Etc

Guitars & Gaming – on sale now

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Dan

I was really slammed with deadlines and special projects a few weeks ago, and now the source of those deadlines is on newsstands. The folks at Guitar World approached me to ask if I’d be interested in working on a … Continue reading →

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Studio fire aftermath

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Dan

If you’d like to see a miracle, I have some photographic proof. This is our gear, after a fire: That’s our PA and power amps, powered up and working. You can see from the road cases that they’ve been through … Continue reading →

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How not to use online video

Posted on July 26, 2008 by Dan

Okay, here’s my problem with the internet, circa 2008. (I mean, besides the fact that it lost the capital I.) Today while surfing I found a blog post that I wanted to read. It was called “There’s only one reason … Continue reading →

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Radio days revisited?

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Dan

My local morning show recently had a shakeup. They’re taking audition CDs from the general public to find a replacement co-host. What do I have to lose? I listen every day anyway, and the worst they can say is no. … Continue reading →

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Campbell’s Soup is good food

Posted on July 19, 2008 by Dan

And it paid for my first semester of college. Those were the days.

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I’m back — but I never left

Posted on July 5, 2008 by Dan

The last six weeks or so have been intense days of work — business trips, a freelance project at night, a two-night stand at Cache Creek with the band, rehearsals for Radio Waves, and some unfortunate drama at work with … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th of July!

Posted on July 4, 2008 by Dan

Jesse Helms finally fucking snuffed it! Let’s celebrate freedom from oppression with a little song! Turn it up!

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Best dating spam I’ve ever gotten

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Dan

From: kevan arlene Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 12:29 PM To: Dan Amrich Subject: The administration of a dating site informs you Good Day! You are disturbed by administration of sites of acquaintances of USA. You are the member of … Continue reading →

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Housing ho!

Posted on June 8, 2008 by Dan

We’ve finally started looking for a house. I cannot be trusted with the family finances, so Kat wisely stepped in several years ago, assessed the debt, started eliminating credit cards, paying off student loans, and even getting consolidation loans to … Continue reading →

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Overcommit much?