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Thursday, December 16, 2010
What?! It's only been two years . . .
Whoa! 2009-2010 we must have been working, because I'm not sure where the time went! Sorry we haven't posted in a while. What can we add . . . Oh, did you read the nice blog by Arch at I Could Be Wrong @ Blogger? You should do that, of course.
In other news, you may notice a new member. Wait! Two new members as far as this blog is concerned. Nick Panayi joined us on drums last summer adding energy and enthusiasm and a whole lot of stage presence. His creativity has really shone through in some of the oldies, giving the tired songs a face lift. More recently, Stefano Young joined us on bass with a smooth conviction and thoughtful style that really helps to clean up our act. With his added energy, professionalism and exuberance, we've never sounded or looked better.
We held our own at the 2010 Southern AZ Acoustic Battle of the Bands coming in fourth overall. We really had a great time performing at Old Town Artisans. What a sweet venue, it kept everyone happy and was delightfully intimate!
Also . . . WE'VE FINISHED RECORDING ALL COMPONENTS FOR OUR EP! Now we've got to mix and master and voila! We'll have a CD for purchase for a nominal fee in the new year. Stay tuned for the new tracks and perhaps some new videos. I'm not sure about the men, but I'll be writing new tunes during the holiday break and working on getting t-shirts made along with some other fun things. Any requests?
I'll miss you all during the holidays. Be safe, stay warm, have fun.
~ Uma
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Holiday Break
We are taking a holiday break and concentrating on recording. Hopefully by the end of January, we'll have an EP for you to listen to and maybe even some new songs to share live. Thanks for all your support. We appreciate your angst at our not playing out, it feels good to be loved. That's the long and short of it. Guys? Do you have anything to add?
~ Uma
P.S. Oh and I promise to clean up this website/myspace of ours. For goodness sake, I still haven't uploaded the new animated logo with Brian D. yet!
Monday, October 27, 2008
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!
Thanks so much for donating and supporting C.A.T. for kids with PKD. This disease afflicts many people, adults and children. Your support was much appreciated last night. We know how difficult it is to drag yourself out for one more night at the end of a long weekend and before an even longer weekend! You stayed up late and the energy was still great. We love you guys and we love the kids!
Thanks, Drummer Dave, for giving us the opportunity to help!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
A few words from the "New Guy"
I've been meaning to write something since I joined, but I've been busy doing my laundry and working my other job with the FBI. We played our third show Saturday. I again had issues with hearing the other players. Last show I could not hear Troy. This show I could not hear Brian and Joe. It makes it hard for me as I am still fairly new to these songs and still trying to find the perfect drumline for each tune. Not hearing all the parts really changes the feel. We played a new song for the first time "Wrappers & Carapace" which went well. Joe really shines in this song!
I've been in many bands over the years including semi professional. Overall I think the players in episodes are some of the best musicians I have played with.
Uma – Man that voice! How can so much sound come from such a small person??
Troy – I have never played with a bass player who played a six string bass. I like it! His playing is usually spot on and intricate yet understated which I think is the mark of very good musician.
Brian – One of the best guitarists I have had the pleasure of playing with. His technique is phenomenal.
Joe - Violin has always been one of my favorite instruments and Joe really makes his sing! He also has some good piano/keyboard skills and is a top notch player.
In other band news: We have all decided to change the name of the band to Brian and the Commandos. We're going to come into your place, tear shit up, and leave quietly.
-- Brian D.
Saturday, September 06, 2008
Proud Archie Keep on Burning
A blog by one of our two biggest fans . . . .
I Could Be Wrong (Episodes - Inexplicable Genius)
If your parents don't love you, then who loves you, baby?
~ Uma
Sunday, July 06, 2008
The Science of Music
Drummer Secured!
Brian (another Brian) has joined us and I thought he deserved a better introduction even though we don't have a proper picture of him up yet! He has been diligently working to get all the Episodes songs under his belt and MAN IS HE ORGANIZED. Did I mention that he's an ex-physics student? With all of these wannabe scientists in the band, it's amazing we have any rhythm at all. What's our count now? Two physics PhD candidates, two ex-physics undergrads and a chemist-to-be-someday?
We are methodically getting ourselves into gear. Every rehearsal gets better and better and that can only mean that by the 19th (the date of our next show at Belushe's), we should have a fabulous, cohesive sound!
See you soon.
~ Uma
Friday, May 23, 2008
Born to be an “ANIMAL” – The Search to Avail!
What's in a name? Parents, if you value your ears and don't want your son to grow up to be a rock star . . . I advise staying away from the following names. We started this band with our good friend Jacob who left to expand his skills in other fields of art. Later we auditioned the very talented Jake who found the music fun, but wanted not to be tethered down.
We played with phenom C-los who left to pursue his music in another land and later auditioned Carl and anxiously awaited an audition with another very talented solo artist, Carlos, whose schedule didn't allow time for a band at this time.
In the same day there was Danny and famous-we-just-didn't-realize-it Denny (our brush with fame, but he moved too quickly before we could secure him).
Quick study Harry B. filled in for us while Harry N. contemplated the long journey twice a week to join our band.
And finally, Rick who has decided to join us (he's fantastic and we can't believe he said yes!), who from time to time practices on Rich's kit that Rich so kindly lets us borrow.
Are these coincidences? Let's not question it. And so to avail . . . we welcome RICK. If you are the train, and we are the wreck, Rick makes the wreck go CRASH!!!!! (In a good way)
~ Uma