bryneyancey

that'd be funny if some random just sent that in

My source is reliable and wished to remain anonymous. Not random at all, guys.

Also, hey. Long time.

National Underground just posted a bootleg from the Gainesville show. Sounds pretty good.

http://www.mediafire.com/?ydtdo4zm4dg

Will be at the Orlando date.

done! keep us posted on the results

Wish they would come to Orlando on the 16th.

I know some dudes who are trying to set up a show for them at Will's Pub. Just waiting to hear back from the band.

I saw them live a few years ago when they were opening for Against Me! and Mastodon. They were great and that tour was awesome.

Mastodon - Blood Mountain

Snapcase - End Transmission

Cursive - Domestica

http://twitter.com/redcityradio/status/5999993363

No details yet, but I'm stoked that this EP will be getting the wax treatment.

If you haven't heard this band, you're missing out. Not exactly a typical Eyeball Records outfit (I mean that in the best way possible).

http://www.eyeballrecords.com/artist/redcityradio

There are already 4 of these.

I don't think they're acknowledging the two direct-to-video movies in the official Universal Soldier canon.

Common Grounds is always the worst venue involved with the Fest. In five years of Festing, I've never seen it run efficiently. Tony's told me in the past that they're pretty difficult to work with, but they need the space so they can't not involve the club.

Yup. Plus the bartenders are always rude. And they're the ONLY venue that doesn't allow bags. That $5 dollar bag check is a load of horseshit.

I feel like every year they add some more satellite venues and that ups the over all tickets sold. Unfortunately, you don't have 5,000 people trying to get into 10 clubs. You have 4,000 people trying to get into 3, and that kinds screws over those locations.

Yeah, I kinda wish the organizers had kept their promise of cutting down the number of bands performing (as opposed to doing the exact opposite). I don't know that it would have solved the line problem, but it couldn't have hurt. The logistics are unfair to a lot of the smaller bands playing and to all the attendees for having to wait in line for so fucking long. The fact is, there weren't enough slots in The Venue for how many semi-popular bands were booked and several of the bands playing the main stage (The Bomb, The Methadones, Chris Wollard) should've been playing smaller venues.

I didn't even bother trying to get into Common Grounds this year. Easily the worst venue involved with The Fest.

So how many people actually attend The Fest? Anyone know what the numbers really are? Just kinda curious how many make the trip...

A few thousand tickets are sold (generally around 2500-3000, I believe), plus about 1000-1500 comp tickets to band members, sponsors, press, etc., as well as a few hundred crusties/train hoppers/bike punks who make the trip down but don't buy a wristband, instead just annoying the fuck out of everyone for the weekend. So in total, it's about 5000 or so people.

That line about the crusties is hilarious/true. I can't count the times some unkempt kid asked me for spare change over the weekend. My reply was always something along the lines of, "I'm in a goddamn wheelchair, how much money do you think I have?"

Speaking of which, a bunch of videos I shot are up at the Punknews Vimeo page.

http://www.vimeo.com/punknews

Shook ones covering weezer was definately a fest highlight for me. Along with a killer new bruises set and seeing dead to me at the failsafe warehouse. Also, p.s. Eliot ruled.

haha thats awesome, what song did they cover

"Tired of Sex". It was nuts. I got video of it, not sure how good the quality is.

1. Stay What You Are

2. Under The Boards

3. Through Being Cool

4. Can't Slow Down

5. Sound The Alarm

6. In Reverie

Stay What You Are is a really important record to me, too; it's the one that got me into the band. Under The Boards is criminally underrated.

I know everyone's stoked for the Tampa and Gainesville pre-FEST shows, but there are a few good ones happening in Orlando next week.

Tuesday 10/27: Virgins, Gatorface, Static Radio, The Arteries, Brothers @ Will's Pub

Wednesday 10/28: A Wilhelm Scream, Living With Lions, The Riot Before, Go Rydell @ Backbooth

Thursday 10/29: The Menzingers, Only Thieves, How Dare You, Cool to be You, Highlites, Mayflower @ Will's Pub

Anyone else heading to these next week? I'll be at the Tuesday and Thursday shows for sure. Gotta work Wednesday night but might try to sneak out since I work across the street from Backbooth.

bean burritos/tacos

This. Last night the lady and I made tacos with refried beans, onions, cheese and sour cream. So good and it was all very cheap.

Also, if you don't already, check to see if there are any discount grocery stores in your area (Aldi, Bravo and Save A Lot are the ones I can think of off the top of my head). We've saved over 50% on groceries the last couple of trips versus what we were paying at Publix.

Yet another bump!

Also an announcement to everyone who bought records from me that they've been shipped. Sorry it took me a while; I was waiting until I had some money. Yes, I'm that poor right now.

sell it all to me!

If you're serious, make me an offer.

Bump. Buy my stuff!

pmd

PM'd back.

I seriously want that.

PayPal me the money and it's yours. [email protected]

How much for the Eddie Murphy - Party All the Time 7"?

Uh, not for sale. That's the crown jewel of the collection!

I'll take 2 dollars for it.

Try it now.

link doesnt seem to be working.

Lame, works on my end. Give me a little bit, I'll type up the list and post it here.