Category Archives: Music

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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We just got a new guitar and I swear to god it’s not my fault this time

Posted on August 16, 2008 by Dan

Two of my favorite music stores — Gryphon and Gelb — are closed Sundays, and I never seem to be near them Saturdays. Today we knew we’d be near both stores so I arranged time in our schedule to go … Continue reading →

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Our studio burninated

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Dan

Our rehearsal space caught fire yesterday. Um, great catch? Our guitarist runs the studios/owns the business. He doesn’t know how much of our gear is toast but we are being realistic and assuming it’s all damaged and needs to be … Continue reading →

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Selling my drums

Posted on August 5, 2008 by Dan

I’m selling my Pearl Rhythm Traveler kit. The drums are great — I really do like them quite a bit — but they’ve been sitting in my garage, getting “vintage.” I’m in the process of going electronic with that kit … Continue reading →

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As the Band Turns…

Posted on August 3, 2008 by Dan

Did you ever think something was going to be an awesome idea, then once you started working on that idea, you totally lost interest and thought it was all a mistake? The Radio Waves was kind of like that for … Continue reading →

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Amazing Journey

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Dan

I was at E3 yesterday. I was supposed to leave on a late afternoon flight but I was implored by Jeff Casteneda to stay overnight and not miss the Rock Band 2 party. He just said that I could not … Continue reading →

Posted in Games, Music | 8 Comments

Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Dan

Joss Whedon fans, unite! When there’s a strike, our hero writes a supervillain musical starring Neil Patrick Harris and Nathan Fillion, then releases it for free. It will only be online for a limited time — all three parts will … Continue reading →

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iPhone fun and games

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Dan

I threatened promised to share some of my early favorite iPhone apps and games, and so I shall: Texas Hold’Em ($5) A touchy-feely update of the awesome iPod poker game,Â this is so worth its asking price. Great AI, stunning … Continue reading →

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Fast Times free show Thursday

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Dan

We are playin’ in the park for free. Come one, come all, and bring a lawn chair.

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Sometimes…

Posted on June 4, 2008 by Dan

…I just want to grab a guitar or two, throw them gently in the car, drive until I hit a coffeehouse, and play Fountains of Wayne songs until they kick me out, or I make enough money from crowd handouts … Continue reading →

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