I like how this one turned out...



We've been working hard on this recording all winter. I can't believe it's almost ready for release.

We're not expecting any real following for what we're making here, but the experience has been worth it, 100%.

This winter and spring's been trying for me personally, to say the least. Lost a child in the womb. Lost an uncle and mentor in a freak accident. Made a record that I'm proud to be a part of.

Anyhow, I'm looking forward to a warm summer with brighter days ahead.

It's been a long time since I'd posted anything here. I forgot how much I like this site, actually. Still smooth and effective with good readin'. Looks good on an iPad, too, which is where I read most blog-type-stuff.

Anyhow, I've been working with a new local band, American Stories. We'll be releasing a record soon to the usual non-existent fanfare that local bands get. Still, it's going to be a good record and I hope people enjoy it.

We had the good fortune to have friends from "Nickel City Blend" film a recent rehearsal. They're posting them as videos and I think they sound pretty good for straight-from-board rehearsals.

Nickel City Blend does mostly hip hop videos. So, I think it was especially cool of them to branch out and take interest in our little indie/americana/whatever rock band. (Whatever you want to call it, it isn't hip hop. It's far from it.)

Without further ado, here's the videos.

Here's one called "Little Bird":


and here's another called "Occupy My Heart":


If you enjoy this kind of music, awesome. I hope you'll follow us on the interwebs and such and maybe come to a show. We make the twitter noises at @AmerStories.

Every month or so, you can catch us playing a free show at Ulrich's tavern downtown. It's a lot of fun and still unbeknownst to many a hipster.

Anyhow, glad to see estrip still alive and kicking. Leave comments, for I like the validation!