The Year in Review. . .

Down to the wire. We love all of you so much. Here's what 2009 looked like for The Turn. Anything with a star denotes a full band performance. Looking forward to starting our new list, and to big things in 2010. New logo, new web site, new music. We're gonna have a great year. Tell anybody you'd like, everyone's invited. Happy New Year!

1. January 3, 2009 - Private Event (Rockville Centre, NY)
2. January 3, 2009 - Gabrielle's (Rockville Centre, NY)
3. January 7, 2009 - Keats (New York, NY)
4. January 8, 2009 - The Mikie Squared (Hoboken, NJ)
5. January 10, 2009 - RJ Daniel's (Rockville Centre, NY)
6. January 14, 2009 - Keats (New York, NY)
7. January 15, 2009 - The Mikie Squared (Hoboken, NJ)
8. January 16, 2009 - The Bullpen (New York, NY)
9. January 17, 2009 - Gabrielle's (Rockville Centre, NY)
10. January 20, 2009 - New Jersey Songwriters in the Round @ Maxwell's (Hoboken, NJ)
11. January 21, 2009 - The Nag's Head Ale House (Huntington, NY)
12. January 22, 2009 - The Mikie Squared (Hoboken, NJ)
13. January 23, 2009 - Elysian Cafe (Hoboken, NJ)
14. January 24, 2009 - Austin's Ale House (Kew Gardens, NY)
15. January 28, 2009 - The Mikie Squared (Hoboken, NJ)
16. January 30, 2009 - The Shrine Bar (New York, NY)
17. January 31, 2009 - Gabrielle's (Rockville Centre, NY)
18. February 5, 2009 - The Mikie Squared (Hoboken, NJ)
19. February 6, 2009 - Paddy Reilly's (New York, NY)
20. February 7, 2009 - The Mile Square (Hoboken, NJ)
21. February 12, 2009 - The Mikie Squared (Hoboken, NJ)
22. February 13, 2009 - Burke's Bar (Yonkers, NY)
23. February 18, 2009 - The Mikie Squared (Hoboken, NJ)
24. February 19, 2009 - Ruvo (Port Jefferson, NY)
25. February 20, 2009 - Burke's Bar (Yonkers, NY)
26. February 21, 2009 - The Mile Square (Hoboken, NJ)
27. February 24, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
28. February 25, 2009 - The Nag's Head Ale House (Huntington, NY)
29. February 26, 2009 - The Mikie Squared (Hoboken, NJ)
30. February 28, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
31. March 4, 2009 - The Mikie Squared (Hoboken, NJ)
32. March 5, 2009 - Burke's Bar (Yonkers, NY)
33. March 6, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle (New York, NY)
34. March 7, 2009 - The Mile Square (Hoboken, NJ)
35. March 8, 2009 - Lilly O'Brien's (New York, NY)
36. March 11, 2009 - Green Rock Tavern (Hoboken, NJ)
37. March 12, 2009 - The Mikie Squared (Hoboken, NJ)
38. March 13, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
39. March 14, 2009 - Gabrielle's (Rockville Centre, NY)
40. March 17, 2009 - TGI Friday's (Manhasset, NY)
41. March 18, 2009 - The Nag's Head Ale House (Huntington, NY)
42. March 19, 2009 - The Mikie Squared (Hoboken, NJ)
43. March 20, 2009 - McBride's (Bellmore, NY)
44. March 21, 2009 - The Mile Square (Hoboken, NJ)
45. March 22, 2009 - Lilly O'Brien's (New York, NY)
46. March 25, 2009 - The Shrine Bar (New York, NY)
47. March 27, 2009 - Burke's Bar (Yonkers, NY)
48. March 28, 2009 - Gabrielle's (Rockville Centre, NY)
49. April 3, 2009 - J Paul's (Rockville Centre, NY)
50. April 4, 2009 - RJ Daniel's (Rockville Centre, NY)
51. April 8, 2009 - The Dubliner (Hoboken, NJ)
52. April 10, 2009 - Burke's Bar (Yonkers, NY)
53. April 11, 2009 - Gabrielle's (Rockville Centre, NY)
54. April 14, 2009 - Muldoon's (New York, NY)
55. April 15, 2009 - McSwiggan's (New York, NY)
56. April 17, 2009 - Elysian Cafe (Hoboken, NJ)
57. April 18, 2009 - THE BIG SHOW @ MADISON HALL (Rockville Centre, NY)*
58. April 22, 2009 - The Dubliner (Hoboken, NJ)
59. April 23, 2009 - Gleason's (Astoria, NY)
60. April 24, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
61. April 25, 2009 - Music Vs. Myeloma @ BLVD (New York, NY)
62. April 25, 2009 - The Mile Square (Hoboken, NJ)
63. April 30, 2009 - Gleason's (Astoria, NY)
64. May 1, 2009 - McGuinness's (Sunnyside, NY)
65. May 2, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle (New York, NY)
66. May 8, 2009 - McBride's (Bellmore, NY)
67. May 9, 2009 - Gabrielle's (Rockville Centre, NY)
68. May 12, 2009 - Gotham Rocks @ Crash Mansion (New York, NY)
69. May 13, 2009 - The Nag's Head Ale House (Huntington, NY)
70. May 14, 2009 - Gleason's (Astoria, NY)
71. May 15, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
72. May 16, 2009 - Bar 43 (Sunnyside, NY)
73. May 17, 2009 - NYC Walk for AIDS (New York, NY)
74. May 20, 2009 - The Dubliner (Hoboken, NJ)
75. May 22, 2009 - The Parkside Lounge (New York, NY)*
76. May 23, 2009 - Choice Kitchen & Cocktails (New York, NY)
77. May 24, 2009 - The Playwright (New York, NY)
78. May 27, 2009 - Cabo (Rockville Centre, NY)
79. May 29, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
80. May 30, 2009 - Gabrielle's (Rockville Centre, NY)
81. June 3, 2009 - The Nag's Head Ale House (Huntington, NY)
82. June 4, 2009 - The Mile Square (Hoboken, NJ)
83. June 5, 2009 - Live @ Best Buy (New York, NY)
84. June 5, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
85. June 6, 2009 - Webbstock @ The Webb Institute (Glen Cove, NY)
86. June 6, 2009 - Choice Kitchen & Cocktails (New York, NY)
87. June 7, 2009 - The Playwright (New York, NY)
88. June 10, 2009 - Metro 53 (New York, NY)
89. June 11, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
90. June 12, 2009 - Burke's Bar (Yonkers, NY)
91. June 13, 2009 - Gabrielle's (Rockville Centre, NY)
92. June 14, 2009 - The Playwright (New York, NY)
93. June 17, 2009 - Van Diemens (New York, NY)
94. June 18, 2009 - The Mile Square (Hoboken, NJ)
95. June 19, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
96. June 20, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle (New York, NY)
97. June 23, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
98. June 24, 2009 - The Dubliner (Hoboken, NJ)
99. June 26, 2009 - The East End (New York, NY)
100. June 27, 2009 - Local West (New York, NY)
101. June 27, 2009 - Choice Kitchen & Cocktails (New York, NY)
102. June 28, 2009 - The Playwright (New York, NY)
103. July 1, 2009 - Metro 53 (New York, NY)
104. July 2, 2009 - The Mile Square (Hoboken, NJ)
105. July 4, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
106. July 8, 2009 - Van Diemens (New York, NY)
107. July 9, 2009 - Mercury Bar (New York, NY)
108. July 9, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
109. July 10, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
110. July 11, 2009 - Choice Kitchen & Cocktails (New York, NY)
111. July 12, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
112. July 15, 2009 - Butterfield 8 (New York, NY)
113. July 16, 2009 - The Mile Square (Hoboken, NJ)
114. July 17, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
115. July 18, 2009 - Choice Kitchen & Cocktails (New York, NY)
116. July 19, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
117. July 22, 2009 - The Dubliner (Hoboken, NJ)
118. July 23, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
119. July 24, 2009 - Burke's Bar (Yonkers, NY)
120. July 25, 2009 - Overlook (New York, NY)
121. July 26, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
122. July 28, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd Ave (New York, NY)
123. July 29, 2009 - Van Diemens (New York, NY)
124. July 30, 2009 - The Mile Square (Hoboken, NJ)
125. July 31, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
126. August 1, 2009 - Choice Kitchen & Cocktails (New York, NY)
127. August 2, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)
128. August 5, 2009 - Van Diemens (New York, NY)
129. August 6, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
130. August 7, 2009 - Burke's Bar (Yonkers, NY)
131. August 8, 2009 - O'Brien's (New York, NY)
132. August 9, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
133. August 11, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd Ave (New York, NY)
134. August 12, 2009 - Metro 53 (New York, NY)
135. August 13, 2009 - The Mile Square (Hoboken, NJ)
136. August 14, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
137. August 15, 2009 - Choice Kitchen & Cocktails (New York, NY)
138. August 16, 2009 - Cancer Benefit @ Amityville Beach Club (Amityville, NY)
139. August 16, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
140. August 25, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd Ave (New York, NY)
141. August 28, 2009 - RC Dugan's (East Meadow, NY)
142. August 29, 2009 - Private Event (Bel Mar, NJ)
143. August 30, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
144. August 31, 2009 - Prohibition (New York, NY)
145. September 1, 2009 - Sojourn (New York, NY)
146. September 2, 2009 - Van Diemens (New York, NY)
147. September 4, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd Ave (New York, NY)
148. September 5, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
149. September 6, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)
150. September 8, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd Ave (New York, NY)
151. September 9, 2009 - Metro 53 (New York, NY)
152. September 10, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
153. September 11, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
154. September 13, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
155. September 17, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
156. September 18, 2009 - Southern Hospitality (New York, NY)
157. September 19, 2009 - Private Event (Atlantic Beach, NY)
158. September 20, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
159. September 22, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd Ave (New York, NY)
160. September 24, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
161. September 25, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
162. September 27, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
163. September 29, 2009 - Sojourn (New York, NY)
164. October 1, 2009 - Mad River (New York, NY)
165. October 2, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
166. October 3, 2009 - Run Amuck Festival (Pomona, NY)
167. October 3, 2009 - The Mile Square (Hoboken, NJ)
168. October 4, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
169. October 6, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd Ave (New York, NY)
170. October 7, 2009 - Metro 53 (New York, NY)
171. October 8, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
172. October 9, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
173. October 10, 2009 - Elysian Cafe (Hoboken, NJ)
174. October 11, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
175. October 13, 2009 - Sojourn (New York, NY)
176. October 14, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
177. October 15, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd Ave (New York, NY)
178. October 17, 2009 - The Mile Square (Hoboken, NJ)
179. October 18, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
180. October 20, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd Ave (New York, NY)
181. October 22, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
182. October 23, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
183. October 24, 2009 - Private Event @ Under The Volcano (New York, NY)
184. October 24, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle (New York, NY)
185. October 25, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
186. October 27, 2009 - Sojourn (New York, NY)
187. October 29, 2009 - Swish Bar (Lyndhurst, NJ)
188. October 31, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
189. November 1, 2009 - ING NYC Marathon (New York, NY)*
190. November 1, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
191. November 3, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd Ave (New York, NY)
192. November 5, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
193. November 6, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
194. November 7, 2009 - O'Brien's (New York, NY)
195. November 8, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
196. November 9, 2009 - Prohibition (New York, NY)
197. November 10, 2009 - Sojourn (New York, NY)
198. November 13, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
199. November 14, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle (New York, NY)
200. November 15, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
201. November 17, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd Ave (New York, NY)
202. November 18, 2009 - Prohibition (New York, NY)
203. November 19, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
204. November 20, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
205. November 21, 2009 - Sojourn (New York, NY)
206. November 22, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
207. November 24, 2009 - Sojourn (New York, NY)
208. November 27, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
209. November 28, 2009 - O'Brien's (New York, NY)
210. November 29, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
211. December 1, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd Ave (New York, NY)
212. December 3, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
213. December 4, 2009 - BBQ Inc (Rockville Centre, NY)
214. December 6, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)
215. December 8, 2009 - Sojourn (New York, NY)
216. December 10, 2009 - The Red Lion (New York, NY)
217. December 11, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd Ave (New York, NY)
218. December 12, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
219. December 13, 2009 -Arctica (New York, NY)
220. December 15, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd Ave (New York, NY)
221. December 16, 2009 - Whiskey Bar (Hoboken, NJ)*
222. December 17, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave (New York, NY)
223. December 19, 2009 - O'Brien's (New York, NY)
224. December 20, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)*
225. December 22, 2009 - Sojourn (New York, NY)
226. December 23, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)
227. December 24, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd Ave (New York, NY)
228. December 26, 2009 - O'Brien's (New York, NY)
229. December 27, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)
230. December 29, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 2nd Ave (New York, NY)
231. December 30, 2009 - Arctica (New York, NY)
232. December 31, 2009 - The Pig 'n' Whistle on 3rd Ave

Peace Love and Vocal Harmonies

The Turn

Not Your Average "About Me"

I've read and participated in a whole bunch of "50 Things You Never Knew" or "20 Random Facts" and I posted the favorite songs one fairly recently. . But I just thought I'd shed a little light on what it is I'm doing at all hours of the morning.

Usually the answer is watching live concert videos and writing songs. There really is nothing like a great live performance, both for the performer and the spectator. And there's no better way to get inspired to play play play than watching other people slay it on huge stages. Here are ten of the most recent videos I've been checking out, and links to where you can find the kick ass footage. Thank goodness for YouTube.

1. The Raconteurs - Consoler of the Lonely (Live @ Glastonbury 2008) I happened upon this one while looking for scenes from "It Might Get Loud", which comes out tomorrow. It started my Raconteurs love affair. This is definitely the best one though.

2. Queen - Somebody To Love (Live in Montreal) This is the most recent obsession. Freddie Mercury was something else. I know this isn't news to anyone, but rediscovering stuff at a later point in life is always rewarding. It occurred to me while watching this video that even my mom liked Queen. . and she and I didn't always see eye to eye when it came to music.

3. Queens of the Stone Age - No One Knows (Live @ Reading 2005) I posted this one on Pat's wall a few weeks ago at 5 in the morning. I have to imagine that it was the best day of most of the guys in that band's life. The entirety of the performance is basically flawless, and the scenery (both the sky, and the 50 thousand people) was probably a rush. Probably, haha. Couldn't really ask for a better day to rock.

4. David Gray - Lately (Live @ Pinkpop 2006) You didn't really think there would be a list of mine without this song on it, did you? Nah. This one really gets me though. It's pretty interesting considering I've spent most of my time listening to this song at night, that it still speaks just as well even on a beautiful sunny day. Few do it like David Gray. But my feelings on him are well documented.

5. Led Zeppelin - Heartbreaker (Live from Earl's Court) Jimmy Page is a fucking beast. Led Zeppelin somehow managed to be the most rock and roll while simultaneously being the biggest rock stars. Those two are not always coincidental. Assholes.

6. Lady Gaga - Paparazzi (Live at 95.8 Capital FM Radio) Obviously. At this point anybody that would deny her talent is a jackass. You don't have to like it, but be fair and give credit where credit is due. Also, I don't think she's a hermaphrodite. In fact, I think that's horse shit. But, she does have the biggest balls.

7. Queens of the Stone Age - White Wedding (Live Acoustic @ Live 105.com) First of all Billy Idol is awesome, though cheesy. I'll forgive him that, for sure. Secondly I think that paying homage to the artists that have influenced you most kicks ass. Given the number of songs that Pat and I have played over the last couple of years that we don't actually like, I'll speak for both of us in saying it's particularly rewarding to play stuff that moves you.

8. Michael Jackson - Billie Jean (Live @ Motown 25th Anniversary) This speaks for itself.

9. Nirvana - Drain You (Live & Loud) Kurt Cobain was a genius. Maybe a bit dramatic at times, but no less a genius. Truly a king of guitar noise. . and really just noise in general.

10. Kings of Leon - Sex On Fire (Live on David Letterman) This is pretty old considering the life span this song has now enjoyed. As my tweets and Facebook updates attest to, I'm not sick of this song (or Use Somebody). These guys take a shit load of pride in their live performance, and I most assuredly appreciate that. Sick way to end a song. We may have borrowed that idea. . From them and whoever they borrowed it from.

You can also check out our YouTube Page for some pretty bad ass, ever growing, ever evolving collection of live footage.

I love all of you

Peace Love and Vocal Harmonies Bitches

Checkin out. . .

Some bands that I've been checking out recently (say, from the last six months to the last six minutes):

• The Kooks
• Glasvegas
• OK Go (Get Over It)
• Editors (Bullets)
• Them Crooked Vultures (Nobody Loves Me & Neither Do I)
• The Weeks (Buttons)
• Klaxons (It's Not Over Yet)
• The Kaiser Chiefs (Never Miss A Beat)

See you tomorrow night at ArcticA. We'll be playing a whole load of new material so come on and check it out!

Peace Love and Vocal Harmonies

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Rock Rock Rock

I opened this page thinking I had way more to say. . Well, actually I wouldn't say I'm at a "loss for words" so much as I've got so much going on inside my head that actually nailing down what I'd truly like to say might be difficult. Perhaps a bullet style blog is in order for this go around. This is a whole bunch of long status updates.

1. Just watched "Heartbreak Warfare" live from The Beacon Theater last night. Owing to the fact that The Turn was also performing I/we were unable to attend. There are parts of me that are pretty bummed to have missed it, but also parts of me that are glad. After all it's not like John Mayer postponed his gig to come and see Pat and I at The Pig 'n Whistle on 2nd Ave. And I don't take that personally.
2. I just want to make sure nobody ever loses sight of how amazing The Beatles were/are. Some woman last week at Sojourn mentioned that she thought "The Beatles are boring". For a brief moment I thought she was from another planet. It's cool if you don't want to listen to them all the time. But if you can't think of a Beatles song you'd like to hear, you've lost all of your request line privileges.
3. Them Crooked Vultures streamed their entire record up until the day it came out. Now I'm going to go buy it. Awesome.
4. Guitar is the best thing. If you ever want to get yourself something go buy a Mitchell MD-100S. It's less than $200 at pretty much any guitar retailer in the world and it sounds awesome. It will also last forever. I have two. They're both 7 years old and still sound awesome.
5. David Gray kicks ass. He keeps on kicking ass.
6. I couldn't possibly thank everyone enough for all the support we've been shown over the past two years. Nothing gives me/us greater pleasure than to have the opportunity to perform and play music with/for all of you. Let's keep this relationship going awhile, what do you say?
7. "It's an industrial strength hair dryer, and I can't live without it." Will never stop being funny.

We'll have more updates on everything soon. In the works are (more bullets). . .

• New t-shirts (Mr Rich Verdino is working on it as we speak)
• New website
• New record

See y'all at the show.

Peace Love and Vocal Harmonies

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The New EP. . and whatnot

It is still yet to be named, though we have a few ideas.

A recap, for all you curious folk. There will be six or seven songs on the upcoming EP. In no certain order:

• The Sound Of Me Breathing (from The December Sessions sessions)
• Stormy
• A Thousand Words
• You Can't Make Me Let Go
• Over Now
• Hold In Your Breath
• Attention

We'll be working on them as hard and often as possible, and releasing them one by one as they're ready. The hard copies will be around I suspect sometime after the new year, but I definitely can't comment on that yet, as I have literally no idea when they'll surface.

We're hard at work and will be out 6 nights a week consistently through the conclusion of 2009. New Year's Eve we'll be at The Pig 'n Whistle at 922 3rd Ave (between 55th and 56th). Come on down and have some champagne as we wave goodbye to a great year in the life of The Turn.

Next Sunday 11/1 will be a rather exciting day. There will be two full band performances. A matinee and a night cap at ArcticA. During the day at 1PM, we'll be appearing at the ING NYC Marathon on 1st Ave between 95th and 96th Streets. I don't know what the weather looks like yet, but it promises to be a fun time one way or the other.

As for 2010, it's anybody's guess. The new record, and as many performances as we can squeeze into the next 365 days will be our immediate goal, and as the details unfold we'll obviously keep y'all posted.

Come out to the show. We'll be there.

Peace Love and Vocal Harmonies

Perfect Timing. . .

I couldn't think of a better time to get back into blogging. The fact is, with so much digital media available these days (MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, etc) it's hard to figure where the most valuable expenditure of time is. Also, realizing that 140 characters is plenty enough to satisfy most people these days is something of a wake up call.

All the same, a quick update here and perhaps something more regular as the winter rolls on in.

We'll be heading back to the studio tomorrow to begin work on what may be a single, an EP or a full length record. It remains to be seen, but the first five songs on tap are:

1) Hold In Your Breath

2) You Can't Make Me Let Go

3) Over Now

4) A Thousand Words

5) Stormy

We also have The Sound Of Me Breathing, Signs, Evening Blues and a "secret" song in progress from those December Sessions earlier this year. So it promises to be an exciting winter no matter how you slice it. Look for pictures from the studio, videos, more blogs and all The Turn you can wrap your mind around.

We'll be at ArcticA every Sunday night at 9PM rocking steadily and hoping to see y'all out.

Any questions, comments or concerns you can feel free to get in touch with us and look forward to our new record, yet to be titled. Thank you so much to everyone for all of your continued support.

Peace Love and Vocal Harmonies

B

On The Floor

Popular superstition is a pretty interesting phenomenon.  As many of you know, my brother and I have relocated to Long Island City.  We're living on the "14th Floor".  At first glance, whether it be at the mail or at the door which reads "1408" you'd think. . well probably nothing.  But, introduce yourself to the buttons in the elevator and you might take notice that there's no 13th floor.  The floors advance from 12 to 14 rather inconspicuously.  So much so in fact, that when I was introduced to a girl in Pat's building who also lives on the 14th floor she said she had never noticed.  And why would you? 

Excuse me, but this is just the most ridiculous practice in the history of humanity.  I hate to break it to everyone, but contrary to what it says on my door and the door of every other apartment on this floor, we live on the 13th floor.  Doesn't bother me very much.  I'm rather at home with it as a matter of fact.  I'm not concerned with the dangers of admitting that I live on the 13th floor.  I'm more concerned with management's attempt to pull the wool over my eyes and sell this to me as a 40 floor building when it's actually 39, and trying to trick me into believing I'm one floor higher than I actually am.  It's apparently an effective ruse.  I've taken notice of every building with an elevator and 13 floors or more.  Shock of shocks, none of them have a 13th floor.  Or, more accurately they all have a 13th floor but not a single one is named as such.  I flat out disagree.

Moving on.  I spent most of the day with the following lyrics stuck in my head:

And you won't have to worry no more. 

No you won't have to wonder again,

About how this song or story ends,

About how this song and story will end.

That's the closing lines to "From A Balance Beam" by Bright Eyes.  That song is awesome.  I've been listening to it pretty consistently for at least the last 5 years and I dig the fact that it's got such staying power.  I love the fact that music, as a whole, is relatively timeless.  Hearing that song brings me back to a place in my life that I haven't been for quite some time.  Having an opportunity to relate the lyrics of songs I fell in love with as one incarnation of myself to the period of my life I find myself in now is pretty special.  Having the things you love grow with you is something to behold and something I appreciate about music above most other things. The words to that song were just on repeat in my head all day.  On the subway, off the subway, up the stairs down the stairs, lock the door, unlock the door, pay the meter and so on.  I actually hadn't realized that I knew all of the words to the song until today when I "sang" it in its entirety, and got stuck on that last phrase which frankly just captures the essence of most things.  

Don't wonder, don't worry.  Eventually you'll find out the ending.  And all the whispers will be quite clear.

Peace Love and Vocal Harmonies

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