PILOTS 2008 demo, that we recording with my former prof. Dr. J, is online for your consumption for the price of bandwidth only. It can be found at the same website where the 2007 demo resides. http://stlpilots.bandcamp.com Like the previous two EPs, the 08 Demo is free to stream and download. I can’t wait to [...]

After graduating from Greenville in 2006, my band (which was then referred to) When Sorrow Fails when on tour. After tour we buckled down, wrote some songs we were proud of and recorded with me using Greenville’s studios (thanks to my favorite prof., Mike Johnson!) Before we took the weekend to track the songs, I [...]

I’m in jonesin’ for two pedals right now. Since I have an Ampeg V-4 which has two inputs, each with their own gain controls, I have the ability to do some cool dynamic things. Turn one input down for a “cleaner” sound, and the other up for the “dirty” sound. All I need is a [...]

I’ve decided (and my wife has confirmed this) that I have very little motivation to do what I want. To combat this, yesterday I did some work on an article I’ve been talking about writing for over a month. Also, I had the thought that maybe I should make a few goals from week to [...]

I am in desperate for a musical outlet, yet seem rather impotent in terms of writing. I cannot seem to create music for myself, as well as accompaniment for others. Yet I also have an overwhelming desire to do so. What is this need to create? Are there other ways in which this manifests itself [...]

two words: Matt Goldman

I uploaded a new song to my band’s myspace page.  I think it’s cool.  Definitely the most fun to play.  Go listen if you please.

…like I want to move so bad this past week or two.  I’ve run so many possibilities through my head.  They include: – Nashville, with M. Good.  Well, near M. Good.  And eventually the Futures. – Hampton, back home, which is where I will be some day. – Atlanta, internship with M. Goldman. – Chicago, [...]

practice went well tonight.  talked about a lot of stuff.  attitudes were kept cool. pray for my band.  we have 12 press packs out, and our future on the line.  pray for God’s will (and that we’ll get signed if that is indeed his idea… i go home tomorrow with caitlin for thanksgiving break.  it’s [...]