So February is off to a great start, musically.
After releasing my first single, "The Gorgeous Down," last week, it's been well received. Or at least people are being really nice to me when they talk about it. ;-) Either way, I'm just glad people are listening. I'd also like to go on record and thank Tim Brouk of the Lafayette Journal and Courier for doing a cool write up on Tempest Fare. Tim's always been a big supporter of the Lafayette, Indiana music scene and taken great care of the musicians in it, even when we move away it turns out. Check out the article, here: Rock It: Drummer puts down sticks for new project and show Tim some love if you get a chance.
In other news, I've officially decided it's time to get back out and contribute drumming loudness to the rock 'n roll world once again as a member of the Indianapolis-based group, Rotovox. After some much needed time away from the stage (and Jager bombs) to have a personal life for a minute, the "bug" is back. My new bandmates, Aaron and Weston, are cool dudes and killer musicians. I'm excited to be in a group with those guys and can't wait to get back out and tearing it up live. The music is different from anything I've done in the past, a little more progressive, and it's been a welcome challenge brushing up on odd time signatures and music theory to keep up.
Real Life Update:
Working in downtown Indianapolis while the city hosts its first Super Bowl a couple blocks away has been an experience. I think we Hoosiers are putting on one hell of a party down here and these east coast kids are going to have a good old time this week. More on that in "My Blog of Awesome 101," but it's been a very cool.
I survived my first run of the year, all thanks to my ninja hat keeping me warm. Last weekend I ran what was supposed to be a quarter marathon night trail race at Eagle Creek State Park. Since the group I was with got a little lost, I think we ended up running a little more than the 6.55 miles we signed up for, but it was a blast none the less. I'm sure not everyone is into trudging miles and muddy miles through the cold and dark woods with just your little headlamp (and cool ninja hat) for company, but it was a good kick off for my "Year of Trying to Undo All the Unhealthy Crap I've Been Doing for the Last Decade." Even with the extra mileage, I still beat my goal time. I had a hard time walking for a few days after, but it was worth it.
Hector Update:
Hector isn't quite sure about band practices but he approves of my new bandmates. Now, if I could just teach him to wipe his own feet, my carpet might not look like a mud pit.
Peace and cheers til next time.
