THE heaven+hell COTILLION

2009-03-14T23:32:00.000-07:00

Happiness is what you make of it. I made it my world.

I'm taking responsibility for my happiness. I'm not going to stand around a fire and wait for it to get me warm... I'm finally growing out of that.

You cold? Life's funny.

Laughing forever,

Ryan Bambery

Too Good.

2009-03-09T23:47:00.000-07:00

It's Not A Fight, It's A Good Old War

2009-03-08T15:28:00.000-07:00

The beauty of a free show is the low expectations and laid-back atmosphere. March 6 in a small UMass Lowell student lounge was no different and clearly every attendee and passer-by got their money’s worth. The night was a collective toast to creativity and playfully pushing the musical bar in any direction the 4 bands cared to nudge it.

Oh My, The Moon opened the night with their self-proclaimed transcendental experimental instrumentation, following a trail blazed most recently by bands like Explosions In The Sky. The hometown band was met with a warm reception from the rapidly filling crowd as they told stories with guitar parts and a strong rhythm section rather than vocals.

Feels Like July caught the whole room off guard as Dan Bristol, the maestro of the magnificence jump-started the set with a flawless a capella intro leading into a rifling riff commanding the attention of anybody with ears. Bristol; a true showman coming into his own, captivated the crowd as he gracefully dragged himself across the stage while delivering effortless highs and the most menacing lows. His words danced with the demons being summoned from Mat Delorusso’s Vox AC50 as Mat tore through mind altering leads. Feels Like July fused undeniable chaos with now you see it now you don’t blues with the help of an air-tight rhythm section and an energy that was nothing less than contagious.

To say the most in so little, Maps & Atlases was a brilliant mindfuck. Their set was full of funk and uncertainty. It was all so new, so beautiful, and it was alive. The Chicago natives had the crowd entranced and eager to experience each groove and lyric; some even danced in their underwear. Dave Davison led the celebration with a voice and a guitar that had kids standing on chairs just to catch a glimpse of the greatness before them. Maps & Atlases are far ahead of their time (a blatant understatement) with a live set that proved to be a priceless experience.

The night was capped off with the boys of Good Old War. The 3-piece took to the stage high in spirits and broke into a wildly engaging set. Their inviting and pretty harmonies inspired even the softest spoken to sing along with honest songs of love, sacrifice, and self-realization. Their light-hearted yet precise take on their music gave the crowd a chance to be a part of something truly beautiful. Hell, we were all in it together. A true treat of the night was during “Weak Man” as Dave Davison of Maps & Atlases was invited to take it home with a guitar solo which led to dueling solos between Dave and Dan Schwartz. Dave and Dan went back and forth counteracting their bluesy guitar tones with ear-to-ear smiles and wide eyes as the crowd cat-called and howled them along. Each song brought everybody back to why we go to shows in the first place... the innocent fun... the true spirit of the thing.

2009-03-02T11:35:00.000-08:00

I don't know nothing.

SUPREME

2009-02-27T15:24:00.000-08:00

A great interview with the mind behind one of the most respected companies on the street.

bam

Broke

2009-02-27T12:58:00.000-08:00

2009-02-23T12:33:00.001-08:00

COME HANG OUT WITH ME ON THE AP TOUR!

MARCH

20 House of Blues Dallas, TX

21 Emo's - SXSW (free show) Austin, TX

22 Warehouse Live Houston, TX

24 Marquee Theatre Tempe, AZ

25 Rialto Theatre Tucson, AZ

26 House of Blues Las Vegas, NV

27 The Avalon Hollywood, CA

28 The Glass House Pomona, CA SOLD OUT

29 House of Blues San Diego, CA

31 The Dome Bakersfield, CA

APRIL

01 Grand Ballroom San Francisco, CA

02 Senator Theatre Chico, CA

03 Wonder Ballroom Portland, OR

04 El Corazon Seattle, WA SOLD OUT

05 Knitting Factory Boise, ID

07 In The Venue Salt Lake City, UT

08 Fox Theatre Boulder, CO SOLD OUT

09 Sokol Auditorium Omaha, NE

10 Station 4 St. Paul, MN SOLD OUT

11 House Of Blues Chicago, IL SOLD OUT

12 The Eagles Club Milwaukee, WI

14 Beaumont Club Kansas City, MO

15 Pop's St. Louis, MO

16 Rocketown Nashville, TN

17 The Masquerade Atlanta, GA

18 House Of Blues Orlando, FL

19 Culture Room Ft. Lauderdale, FL

20 State Theatre St. Petersburg, FL

21 Freebird Cafe Jacksonville Beach, FL

23 Toad's Place Richmond, VA

24 9:30 Club Washington DC SOLD OUT

25 Theatre of Living Arts Philadelphia, PA SOLD OUT

26 Crocodile Rock Allentown, PA

28 The Fillmore At Irving Plaza New York, NY

29 Northern Lights Clifton Park, NY

30 Toad's Place New Haven, CT

MAY

01 House Of Blues Boston, MA

02 The Town Ballroom Buffalo, NY

05 Phoenix Concert Theatre Toronto, ON

06 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI

07 The Crofoot Ballroom Pontiac, MI

08 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH

09 House of Blues Cleveland, OH SOLD OUT

Skate Safari With The Knuckle Draggers

2009-02-22T12:54:00.000-08:00

Chilly, but we weren't chilled. The Sun was present in the clear skies, but offered little warmth to our dismay. Albert, the heart beat, helmed the Hesh Ship AKA "The Jungle Van" through the suburban back roads us filthy mongrels were raised on. The Dodger held shotgun, supplying laughter and grin. I took the VIP seat in the back, might as well have been the mayor. I was sipping some type of zombie lemonade elixir; created by physicians or witch doctors to increase muscle recovery, as we went to pick up Moores the boy wonder.

What was he doing in there? After what seemed like hours, Moores crept out of his house high up on a hill with a big wave gun of a Sector 9, ready to pick a fight and discuss urethanes. Once he settled in the seat next to mine we set sail for a loading dock with a nice bank behind a gymnasium.

We arrived on the scene and met with Mat and Jared, two best friends from a different yet similar neck of the woods. We were all lifted and ready to take on a challenge... once we were fully stretched of course.

Jared plotting his operation.

Mat and Moores look on. "Weird stuff."

Trial & error = the running man.

Albert ripping the stick.

In glory.

Rapscallions.

Get hectic.

Sign of the time.

Jared the untamed.

Stoked!

My arsenal: The Creature Double Feature.

A young Mayhem.

After a long day of sidewalk surfing, we made haste to Doc Mayhem's house for a night of rambunction and deeds of dastard. A Trojan mixer from the lion of Judah himself had us hopping two-tone and proper. The night was young and impressionable. We sensed it's fear and took full advantage. Fine young hammerheads hepped on blood.

Having fun with the spirit of it,

BAM

Poll The Audience

2009-02-20T09:54:00.000-08:00

Should I apply for this?

http://www.warpedtour.com/warpedtour/pitreporter/index.asp

Leave some love and guidance.

bam

Breciole With The Pasta

2009-02-14T10:23:00.000-08:00

It's officially one of the most romantic holidays in the world: Enrico Postiglione's Birthday. If you've ever had the pleasure of meeting the old Sarducci, you'll understand the enormity of this day.

Ricky after meeting his true love... Baby Lyssa from Dog the Bounty Hunter.

Rickstaaa Hardbody with his namesake hanging around his neck. This picture is exactly 1 year old.

Not what you think... he was having nightmares.

Rocker ass friends.

Everybody better wish him a hell of a day.

Love,

BAM

Grow Up Or Give Up?

2009-02-09T11:05:00.000-08:00

I've been taking daylight for granted. I have been taking myself for granted. I have this overpowering notion in my head that I was meant to do big things with my life. This knowledge is either a blessing or a burden in disguise. At this exact moment in time, it is unsettling (to say the most in so little.) I've been waiting impatiently for wisdom and creativity. This train isn't coming, and to seemingly feed my weakness, I don't get out of my bed early enough to find it. Tomorrow is bringing too many questions that I'm afraid I can't answer. 20 years, and a crooked smile to show for it. Gimme fiction.

Yours,

an eternal work in progress

PS. What's your secret?

Say That You Love Me

2009-02-06T09:54:00.000-08:00

I'm in the works of building an online storefront where I will be selling some neat swag. Look for a launch of this online garage sale later this week.

Products are currently ranging from a small batch of the infamous Beserker Hulk Hogan tee, my MicroKORG, and a few more goodies.

Listen to The Cardigans,

BAM

Goo Goo Muck

2009-02-05T10:32:00.000-08:00

RIP Lux Interior

Thanks for showing me that it's cool to be weird. The Cramps are still one of my favorites.

BAM

Here Comes Your Man

2009-02-01T18:21:00.000-08:00

I do designs. For reasonable prices... Just saying.

BAM

Flaming Lamorghini

2009-01-26T14:19:00.000-08:00

My best friend Mark turned 21 last Sunday. Here he is, about to take on a Flaming Lamborghini at Chauo Chow in Chinatown yesterday...

He didn't know what hit him.

I drew this for him. Wasters Till Death.

Chinatown was rad! There were firecrackers going off in the streets for the Chinese New Year that took place today. The parking lot attendant looked and bobbed her head exactly like Harry Caray, the voice of Wrigley Field.

On MLK day, Molly took me to the Bruins game. It was the first I had been to in a while. We lost but the game was intense and our seats were amazing. She spoils me. It made me really miss being a goalie. I haven't played since my last varsity game when I graduated in 2006. What a view...

This is Tim Moores. He owns and operates Ultimate. I have been spending a lot of time with this kid and we have some big ideas for the future. Each piece of work he does is built from so many different elements and the utmost attention to detail. I could stare at his art for hours.

Power to the peaceful!!!

BAM

2009-01-24T01:28:00.000-08:00

Available at the Feels Like July / Chris Albert & The Affective Collective show in Braintree on 1/24 at the First Congregational Church. Super Limited Tees & Treasures!

Stuff your wallets and drag your friends along!

BAM

Above The Clouds

2009-01-21T13:22:00.000-08:00

Reflecting on a younger me, time was just an excuse to be somewhere. My latest project is delegating shares of my mind to what's what and what's next in a beneficial manner to project myself into a whole new realm of human being. Soaking up beauty and wisdom at a snails perception yet producing at a healthy rate.

Isn't life fun? There's always the option for a positive answer...

...Just gotta look for it.

Seek & Destroy,

Bam

HOPE & PROGRESS

2009-01-20T07:54:00.000-08:00

Guided By Voices- I Am A Scientist

2009-01-17T12:35:00.000-08:00

I am a scientist - I seek to understand me
all of my impurities and evils yet unknown
I am a journalist - I write to you to show you
I am an incurable
and nothing else behaves like me

and I know what's right
but I'm losing sight
of the clues for which I search and choose
to abuse
to just unlock my mind
yeah, and just unlock my mind

I am a pharmacist
prescriptions I will fill you
potions, pills, and medicines
to ease your painful lives
I am a lost soul
I shoot myself with rock & roll
the hole I dig is bottomless
but nothing else can set me free

and I know what's right
but I'm losing sight

of the clues for which I search and choose
to abuse
to just unlock my mind
yeah, and just unlock my mind

I am a scientist - I seek to understand me
I am an incurable and nothing else behaves like me

everything is right
everything works out right
everything fades from sight
because that's alright with me

Robert Pollard is magnificent. I hopped on the Twitter train, hold on to your boots Johnny Minardi!

BAM

Damaged Goods

2009-01-17T10:55:00.000-08:00

I just found out last night that my girlfriend's new survey teacher at the New England Institute of Art is Hugo Burnham, the original drummer of Gang of Four. Epic.

To Hell With Poverty (1981)

What We All Want (1982, opening for The Police)

Ahead of their time is an understatement. Gang of Four is your favorite band's favorite band. Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers names Gang of Four's debut "Entertainment" as the single most important influence on RHCP's earliest material as a band, not to mention it is listed as one of Rolling Stone Magazine's 500 greatest albums of all time. There wouldn't be Fugazi, if there was never Gang of Four first.

Stoked,

BAM

Since I've Been Back

2009-01-14T13:07:00.000-08:00

Ricky's last night. Always epic. We chilled hard and laughed harder. Raymond Shinobi Wellen is the best host a friend could ask for and a great artist to boot... I'll fill you in on him soon.

Ricky with dinner.

Enthusiasts

Sooooo I picked up a sketch pad and started drawing.. a lot. Here's some work I was messing around with..

Evil Ape

Probably will never finish this one

Where my head's at

To infinity and beyond

The Devil Wears Dazzle, do you?

Get into it

My girlfriend hooked it up!!!

Car wash with Bilotas and Rat Fink

How have you been?

BAM

Never Stress

2009-01-09T14:25:00.000-08:00

You're only going to make things worse for yourself.

bam

VISUALIZE & ATTACK

2008-12-27T17:44:00.000-08:00

Dear Ryan Thomas Bambery,

I'm done feeling sorry for you, making you miserable, dwelling on any glimpse of the past, half-stepping, envying the successful, sleeping in late, procrastinating, and coming up short. I'm not promising any more big things from you, but I have endless faith. I can't make any promises. Life is too short for that madness.

Listen to Shoot Me Down by Lil Wayne. Dude is saying what he wants to say, how he wants to say it. You listen to his words and you're bobbing your head, maybe even reciting word for word if you know what's really good like my boy Chris Albert; notice something? You're vibing... Feeling good about what he has to say. Not a Wayne fan? That's fine, just respect the fact that he came from nothing, a human being like yourself, and he's doing what he loves doing and he does it well. Peep the producer credits... Kanye West. Why is he so big? All eyes on them, you've heard both of those names. Think about it. The world is yours, do something with it.

Infinitely you,
Ryan Thomas Bambery

In My Room

2008-12-21T15:46:00.000-08:00

I've been home for over 2 weeks now, the longest I've been home since I left for tour in August. I could lie and say I've been incredibly productive, but instead I'll be honest with myself and say I've been staying out late at night and sleeping until late in the afternoon. It's been amazing to catch up with all of my hometown friends and there are plenty more to see.

I haven't ruled out Arizona for New Years. If I can get my motorcycle and get it running in ship-shape a few days after Christmas, I'm going to load up a backpack and a bad-roll and go on a road trip. Here's the bike I'm getting from my friend Andrew; It's a 74 Honda...

That would be an experience, considering I have never ridden an actual motorcycle before in my life. I love the idea of being alone on the open road though. If it's not ready for New Years, I'm not going to sweat it. I'm home until March, there is plenty of time for road trips. I feel like going by myself would be the most exciting element to the trip.

Adventure is always on my mind, especially considering I've been spending so much time cooped up in my room thanks to this brutal snow and sheer laziness. I've been cleaning it for over a week now and seem to be getting nowhere. Whenever I get a good momentum going, I'll find old artwork or writing that I've saved since middle school. I'm a recovering pack rat so keeping a clean room was always an issue for me. I've never thrown out so much of my stuff in my life.

I'd like to thank Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys for being my all-time favorite band. My uncle got me into them at a young age and my love for them has only grown since. This song has always been one of my favorites, and fitting for this post. I've always spent a lot of time in my room, it's where I do my best thinking (aside from the shower.)

Alone time is healthy for the mind, cherish it.

BAM

Show & Tell: 3 Months Strong

2008-12-19T01:38:00.000-08:00

I get asked constantly what made me cut animals out of my diet. Take a few minutes out of your busy lives to watch these 2 videos. Sorry if I ruin your appetite, but I like to think you would want to know what is going in your body. Ignorance can be a scary thing when it gets out of hand.

Watch more videos at PETA.org

"Nobody can come up with a good argument for eating animals—nobody can. People as some kind of a joke say, well, "It’s tasty," but it’s only tasty once you garnish it and you put salt and pepper and you cook it and you have to do 300 things to it to disguise its true taste. If you put garnishes on a chair or fabric it would probably taste quite nice." -Morrissey

If you aren't phased by this, that is perfectly fine. I just want people to see how wrong it is.

Tomorrow marks my 3rd month of being vegan. I'm going to treat myself to vegan chicken patties and a tall glass of chocolate soy milk.

I owe my health and happiness to everybody that has helped me out along the way.

BAM

p.s.

Feedback is STRONGLY encouraged.

2008-12-14T12:50:00.000-08:00

Are you a blogger? link me in the comments.

A Declaration Of Nomad

2008-12-03T13:20:00.000-08:00

Friends! Enemies! Big and small! Seduce me with your IDEAS, CHALLENGES, BUSINESS VENTURES, SKETCHY SITUATIONS, PARTYS NEEDING A DJ, PHILOSOPHIES, and overall NEW EXPERIENCES.

I decided I don’t want to work a job ever again. If you love what you do, you aren’t working, you’re just doing what you like to do. Be real with yourself, if you hate your job, quit and try to take an adventure. Life is too short to make a promise, but here is my promise to go global, with projections of universal (credit Patrick Ahern.) I’m going to be a guerrilla lemonade stand, a beer brewer, a writer, a Dazzler, a rude boy, a joker, a smoker, a vegan restaurant owner, a brand developer, an interior decorator, a fashion designer, a film maker, a shinny hockey player, a gypsy, a gambler, a whiffle baller, a tea drinker, a bike rider, a music video director, a DJ, a motorcycle, VW, ratrod, WASTERS, and Ed Roth enthusiast, a listener of fine music, a pirate, a painter, a connoiseur, an entrepreneur, a Real Deal Holyfield version of Max Fischer.

Eat your heart out,
Ryan Bambery

Mind For Hire

RBAMBERY@GMAIL.com

DO NOT HESITATE TO SEND ME ANY AND ALL PROPOSITIONS. ALL WILL BE READ AND CONSIDERED.

Act Like You Don't Know.

2008-11-20T22:28:00.000-08:00

More to come later. I'm tired.

BAM

Hot Wings, Cold Beer, Good Times

2008-11-10T16:45:00.000-08:00

Here’s to the newly instated Code Of The South, gents. Slightly stale from Myrtle Beach (they call it “North Myrtle Beach” but I ain’t a sucker.) The accents are thick, and when left from a fair belle’s lips, usually makes me melt. What can I say? I really like it down here. It’s a different country, powerful different. Enough about the dirty ‘ol South, and more about; why you are here, me. Chill, this is what it is...

To take stock in the utmost of honesty, I’d much rather be drawing and designing right now, or working on that killer screenplay I may never start, but that is where my dreams are, and this keyboard and word processor; reminiscent of last minute meaningless school essays, are what my head’s on. So get this stroke of gentle genius, I’m going to use this blog as an autobiography in motion. This is what a blog is for, right? I’m not always right, but I’m never wrong. I’m actually a lefty, and on top of that, my grammar is terrible; however, it is my grammar. If anything, I’m giving you a break. Expect the bottom of my heart in every one of my run-on, broken, and ‘oddly worded’ sentences. Maybe something bigger could come from this? “We can only hope for an Indian Summer” As Chris Mojan of Fireworks fame would say, “the crops depend on it.”

I’ve been on a straight spree of listening to strong-voiced females with soul for days. I think it’s my natural instincts reminding me that Summer’s over, Fall flew by, and Old Man Winter is crashing the party and maybe it is about time to find a queen to cozy up to. Unfortunately, I have expensive taste and animated wolf eyes before I remember I’m the king of a castle nobody else wanted. I had to flip the game plan and strengthen my hems. I have no idea what “hems” are or even how I could go about making them stronger, but I heard Donovan Strain talking about them on Buteryass Mondays, and that shit is hysterically genius. Don’t sleep, you might learn something. Pardon the tangent, my mind is back on Lauryn Hill, Mariah Carey, The Cardigans, and most recently Amy Wineouse (David Ruffin, James Brown, and George Clinton had a hell of a problem too!). Buy Lauryn Hill’s Unplugged and hear it. Don’t just listen to it, hear it.

I’ve said too much. This message unfortunately does not possess the technology to self destruct.

Staying busy,
BAM

Mariah Carey ft. Jay-Z- Heartbreaker

Mariah Carey ft. Ol Dirty Doggy, Dirt McGirt- Fantasy

Japan are you in the house?

2008-11-08T16:51:00.000-08:00

Let me paint a picture for you, you like paintings, right? I’m the purveyor of perpetual personality. It’s nothing more than spectating, for sport; however, by no means, a spectator’s sport. Master procrastinators of the world, REJOICE! I got a leg up on the rest of the herd. Catch my waft? Pardon any distinct hint of ego, over-confidence, elitism, and/or most tragically of course, hubris. I’m the prick you secretly hated all through the glory years of high school, I was the deeper-thinker and brave enough to explore and navigate my sensitive side through “outcast; yet, applauded-when-done-well mediums” like the arts, that still made the team. I travelled with different flocks that were few and equally awkward; however we had soul, and the unnecessary know-how to say “fuck that” in the first place. Everyone is an enemy when suburban teen boys first listen to punk rock. It’s clearly stated in the unstated bylaws of punk rock lyricism. This has no negative intentions, but plenty of Bad Brains because I got that PMA (Google it.) This is simply a round-a-bout synopsis of where I’m at, with a possible foreshadowing forecast of where I’d like to be.

I’ve learned so much about myself by sub-consciously studying others in my surroundings. I think about and practice it constantly on a more outward level and feel as if I’ve been granted a gift of excellent perception and; therefore, judgement. Once one begins to become comfortable in their flesh and; ideally, their mind in tune with their body, it is not uncommon for such a fortunate soul to experience day-to-day life with a sensationally natural out-of-body high. We as people are direct products of our surroundings. Life is made up of vibes and rhythms traded through interaction. Those that become really comfortable with interaction get to be good enough to skip a few steps in getting to know someone. By knowing themselves, first. “Will I like this person?” First impressions are comprised of vibrations. Those underprivileged with a weak mind, only get the kind that The Beach Boys sang about on Pet Sounds. That’s why your girl has shit friends. Now those that are in tune and got soul for days, can pick up on a bad vibe within the first 5-10 minutes of acknowledging another being’s existence. I apologize if I forgot your name, my mind sweeps it away as if it’s an unnecessary detail or character front. Give me a reason to remember it and I can almost promise you I will never forget it again. Life is too short, with too many variables in it to make promises. This is a good thing, yeah?

Do I dare expose every bit of knowledge I’ve been acquiring about life and my life since my born day, or bottle my “floating outside of the box” ideas and philosophies on life like a quaint secret? A magician never reveals his tricks; though, I don’t fancy myself one because I could always guess your card, but I could never keep that damn rabbit in my hat! Get it?

MF DOOM wrote about art and life on an inhale/exhale level in the latest Wax Poetic. I’m on the “inhale” as I’m taking in life and inspiration to “exhale” and spit back my two cents to the rest of the world. DOOM’s a beast. I’m trying to be on that level, and then some... I get greedy, you don’t? Exactly. I want to make films, art, music, and you a mix-tape with an absurd theme.

Whenever you’re in the dumpies just remember, love your life, the rest comes easy.

BAM (all caps when you spell the man name.)

Madvillain- ALL CAPS

A Tribe Called Quest- Vibes & Stuff (sorry no video, just feel it.)

Bad Brains- Attitude

Stay tuned for the next edition of road ramblings.

Feedback positive or negative is immensely encouraged.

Started Up Huustlin...

2008-10-30T10:15:00.000-07:00

Ricky just texted me; apparently, the Boston date of our upcoming tour with Secondhand Serenade and Cute Is What We Aim For has sold out. This tour is going to be jam-packed with new experiences and I'm super excited... and yes, a lil' nervous. Thanks for the good news Ricky and thanks for a ridiculous night at my Provi homecoming. The Provi-squad was in full effect and shit got noodles... quick.

The crew we have now on the road is meshing very well, Shane Haase joins us November 3, and what a day it will be. Shane is like a big brother I never had the chance to really get to know so him coming out is huge for me. Morale is high!!!

Meet our new Tour Manager, Shane Fucking Haase.

This last tour was nothing special for our wallets or egos; however, I gained a lot of friends and because of that, I'm so glad we took it. The Lives of Famous Men, The Urgency, and A Cursive Memory are going to be missed for sure, and of course Brighten it was great to tour with them again. It was hard to say goodbye to Auggie, Tyler, and Toad because I never meshed better with any group of dudes I met on the road. Good times are ahead of us though when I trek North to their little planet they call "Vermont." Stay up brothers!

I haven't eaten meat since the 18th, I haven't eaten animals products of any kind since the 20th. This makes me 10 days vegan and I'm going strong. thanks to anybody that has supported me because while I find it extremely challenging (see how much of your favorite snacks contain animal) I consider it worth it. I feel better than I ever have really, and it's nice to not feel disgusting after each meal. Shane is also vegan so it'll make this next tour a little easier to have a teammate. I'm trying not to fall in the slump of salad and french fries at every restaurant, but it's going to take some creativity. IF YOU PLAN ON COMING TO ONE OF OUR DATES BRING ME THINGS TO EAT!!!

Ended Up Bawlin'

BAM

ps. I'll put up another round of tour pics later, I need to find my wire.

The Tide Stays Silent...

2008-10-10T17:39:00.001-07:00

The WORLD wants answers.

We were kids back then,

BAM

I keep losing my appetite.

2008-10-09T15:53:00.000-07:00

Have you ever been in the situation when all the people you surround yourself with come back from a great adventure without you with wide eyes and plenty of "had to be there" stories; and then they ask you, "Where were you, man?" Life is a rough gig when the people that are supposed to have your back to begin with leave you walking on a tight rope. Such is my life. I came into this new way of living life with nothing but high hopes and a slim wallet and I'm leaving with less than that. Thnks 4 the mmrs?

Where ya been?

bam

PS

2008-10-08T20:06:00.001-07:00

I'm really starting to earn this awful Tourstache...

Aloha from Hell,

Bam

FUCKIT!!!

2008-10-08T18:13:00.000-07:00

If and when I go BIGTIME, I'm takin' everyone wit' me. Let's make things happen. Let's done some deals. Raise the morale. Bat down those damn hatches (we'll teach those hatches,) I want Cannes!

High in hopes,
Bam

5 friends.

2008-10-06T13:47:00.001-07:00

some tour pics in no particular order.

2008-10-05T22:01:00.000-07:00

Utah

Sleepy Halvo

Ton Up.

Sidewalk Surfer

TM's of the year.

Jeff Halvorsen rules.

Satan Approves of Final Awakening 666.

Colorado

Everyone in this diner looked like John Wayne. Nowhere, Oregon

Reno

Save it Rawlins.

Gold Peak, 8 Mile on VH1, The Bird Brains.

Buy me this.

Alamo City.

Flower Children

Men At Work. Missed.

Halvo is ready to go hiking. Shoobie.

More to come, maybe?

New Kings Of Leon is rad.

Kill me quickly,

bam

Do You Know The Importance Of A Sky Pager?

2008-10-04T20:09:00.000-07:00

Hi fiends.

Remember me?

Tour has been taxing to say the least. I've only been out since August but it feels like i never left the road in June. I won't be "home" until December and that seems light years away.

I need a vacation.

I'm not tour managing Rocket anymore which I was uneasy about at first but it is giving me more free time to take everything in and relax. I have a lot of ideas brewing on the back burner that might be coming to fruition in the next few months now that I don't have to worry about babysitting my best friends for little to no pay. I'm making the best of what started out as a sticky situation. It's not like I'm taking a pay cut or anything. If you come to a show, make sure you come kick it with me at the merch table. Bring me Gushers, Limeade, Dr Pepper, and other treats.

I have meet some truly incredible people and I could name them all off but it would just make me miss everybody more. I might do a photo update if i can figure out how to get my iphone pics on my computer without emailing them all. Halvo wants me to make a tumblr account so that is another option.

This is Kerri. She kind of sucks and always smells and made me write about her on this. She tries to sell merch for A Cursive Memory but is sooooo bad at it. Ehh, at least she has a sweet Integrity tattoo?

Do you know what I love the most?

BAM

ps. I miss Albert and Rickstaaa the most.

Can You Feel The Omaha?

2008-09-14T19:26:00.000-07:00

Live from Slowdown, Omaha, Nebraska...

This Providence is currently being the most epic dudes ever. Holy Shit.

This place is incredible, dream-like, etc... The bartender / Ipod DJ plays drums for the Good Life and has to be the greatest DJ ever ever ever. I want to hire him to score the soundtrack to my past, present, and whatever else happens along the way.

This is a song about falling in love,

bam.

ps.

party!!

2008-09-12T13:33:00.000-07:00

Somebody asked me the other day what I wanted to be when I "grew up."

All I said was "known."

It's always been that way.

I don't know where your heart went, it was the there the other day.

Minding my own business for a change,

bam

My Rose of San Anton

2008-09-11T08:22:00.000-07:00

Patsy Cline- San Antonio Rose

...One of the many songs I was raised on. I like this place. It's hot but it's Texas. I feel like I understand Chris a little more.

I met a wolf yesterday across the street from the Alamo, his name was Casey. When I was petting and introducing myself to Casey, I told his friends (owners) "funny, I was raised by these things." I need to look into getting myself one. I'd be like Kevin Costner. I always enjoyed his movies for some reason.

... stoked.

Tour has been tour. I have a feeling that if it wasn't for the bird man game, we would have killed each other by now. Hey Monday rolled up last night, great kids! I'm really pumped that we get to tour with them because they are all super chill.

I miss Ricky

I miss Fireworks

I miss Fireworks, Massachusetts

Dear Bookmaster,

Is it really taking you this long?

When people ask me how life is, I just laugh and say "Too short, but oh so beautiful."

Nuff Respek,

bam

Hi

2008-09-03T12:08:00.000-07:00

So I've been on tour... want to know more? keep checking back because I'm definitely going to be updating frequently.

I just needed some time off... hope you didn't miss me too much.

Later gator,

bam

2008-08-06T07:23:00.000-07:00

http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.com/

ridiculously accurate.

2008-08-06T06:05:00.000-07:00

An excerpt from Saul Williams' latest Myspace bulletin

"Without question, we are living in powerful times, a time where the powers of being will truly prevail over the powers that be. This is evident in the political sector where it has become clear, at least to me, that my support of Barack Obama is not because he’s black, but because he seems to represent both symbolically and ideologically many of those ideas and ideals whose time has come. Ideas of the divine need for change (“God’s just a baby and her diaper is wet.” Get it?) in how we look at the world, ourselves, and at our individual and communal powers. The idea that might is right, that we demonstrate our power with aggressive force is great for football teams, but hardly the best idea for a country whose running source of pride has historically been the evidence of our collective imagination: our music; our films; our amusement parks; and the technology we create to share it. These products of peace are the things that made the world initially fall in love with us. We have rooted ourselves in a growing sense of independence as evidenced through our historic social movements, always upgrading our beliefs and laws to reflect our broadening understanding and vision. Of course, many, if not most, would label this a very optimistic perspective of the ongoing struggle for justice and equal opportunity for all people in this land. There is still a fight to have our voices heard and many of us when given the opportunity to speak seem to have very little to say. Then are those who have consistently fought against growth and change, who would rather fight for their right to maintain their antiquated, sometimes ignorant points of view, as if the age of the perspectives themselves is what validates them. Yet, the first technology is of the mind. It is the shift in perspective that allows us to streamline possibilities of understanding as reflected through invention. And quite simply, we are coming of age.

In this age it is our responsibility to challenge ourselves beyond cultural traditions and delineate between what we have perpetuated through ignorance rather than wisdom. We face an opportunity to broaden our worldview through the exchange of technology and information. We need not rely on what teachings of the past could not anticipate. It is an opportunity to forge ahead and beyond the wavering shortsightedness of our religious leaders, elected officials, teachers, principals, and sometimes parents and live in simple accordance with what we can feel deep within ourselves. We should no longer be surprised to sometimes find ourselves seemingly more intelligent, informed, or insightful than our leaders and bosses, rather we should feel encouraged to inspire and share our most informed selves in our every encounter. And that, my friends, is what has led me to write you today."

http://www.saulwilliams.com
http://www.niggytardust.com

Some people say it better than others,
bam

slacking

2008-08-05T10:09:00.000-07:00

Arizona should be the official sponsor of my summer. I'll post more when I'm motivated. Until then listen to good music and soak up what's left of your summer. It's the least you can do.

Even if it's alone,
bam

things have changed for me...

2008-07-30T08:53:00.000-07:00

...and that's ok!

Panic At The Disco have proven themselves to me with this CD...

I have a new respect for this band, not to mention their current live show is phenomenal!

Feels Like July is home and I'm pumped because I missed them dearly. I'm looking forward to tour stories from the boys later on tonight. Their CD is climbing the Smartpunk.com charts and breached the Top 100! The best part is, it's only a pre-sale!

John Mayer has a blog on a Japanese streetwear site called Honeyee.com. It is probably my favorite blog of all time, and the reason I have a little fan boy crush on him. He is the man, see for yourself. http://blog.honeyee.com/john

That very blog is where I found these little gems we like to call Buseyisms...

You now have the ability to be happy,
bam

you must've been something before electricity

2008-07-29T05:58:00.000-07:00

"hey you wanna make $14 the hard way?"

Rodney Dangerfield was the king of the one-liner for a reason. I might compile some of my favorite scenes from sports comedies, but that would be a gigantic post and I don't think the server could handle it.

I want all of my friends to come home from wherever they are because I've been awfully bored lately. I would kill to be in England with Nick and Ryan! On a lighter note, tour is right around the corner and the idea of living in a van with Nick, Albert, Halvo, and Loren is extremely exciting. Lots of adventure and shenanigans, I really can't wait.

No respect,
bam

Straight, No Chaser

2008-07-28T07:03:00.000-07:00

Today is a Thelonious Monk day for me. it's beautiful out, my office door is open and I'm recovering from an eventfully awkward weekend with a bottle of apple juice. 100%, none of that concentrate.

I'll never forget the old clarinet player who used to stoop up behind my dorm in Providence and play his heart out. He was never any good, he just wanted to play for people. Now granted, his audience was the drunken student body on their way to and from the routine club scene carefully placed two streets away from our residence; it didn't matter to him, he just wanted to be heard. I often sat on the curb next to him to hear him play.. mostly improvisations, sometimes clips of real songs.. it didn't matter to him. One night on my way back from a shitty night with shitty people I asked him to play some Monk. Sure enough, he breaks into "Round Midnight," my favorite. It might've been the booze but it sounded perfect to me. He wasn't homeless despite common misconception, nor would he accept any money for fulfilling my request; I think he was just happy I was there. I sincerely hope he is still playing every night.

It's funny to think about now as I type this but I was never into jazz until Hey Arnold aired on Nickelodeon. I always said I wish I had a friend like Gerald... the dude had soul.

Britton and I are talking about creating a new agency.. still smoothing out details and what not, but i have a lot of faith in this project. I'd like to bring back my old graf name for this one... who knows what will come of it? here is a little sample of some possible identity work...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICK SANTINO!!!

And you know it like a poet,
bam

stakes is high

2008-07-25T11:26:00.000-07:00

i guess a diamond ain't nothing but a rock with a name...

baby won't you be mine?
bam

i need a suga momma

2008-07-23T09:48:00.000-07:00

so i mentioned a Morrissey shirt i wanted on my birthday that i saw on Tony from the Hundreds' photo blog... well it turns out that it is a Hundreds tee, but a piece from the Rosewood Collection... as in you have to go to their Rosewood location to get it. who in Cali wants to get me one? i have paypal!

here is a much better picture...

i saw these on High Snobiety today and my jaw dropped. i've been "out" of the sneaker collecting game for a bit, but these are a completely different story. I NEED.

Junya Watanabe is by far my favorite designer of today. if i had the money, i'd be decked out in nothing but Comme Des Garçons. word on the streets is that Comme Des Garçons is going to be co-designing the H&M mens fall line. perfect for all of us has-beens and never-was's who are currently ballin' on a budget.

here are my favorites from Watanabe's upcoming Fall '08 line

i'm extremely influenced by fashion. a lot of my ideas and designs are what Watanabe is putting into fruition now. i'd love to meet him and gain some insight.

i should really start drawing and sewing more.

listen to B ad Rabbits,
bam

official summer jam

2008-07-22T05:48:00.001-07:00

yes. on some official shit. so i posted my "back in the day summer jams" not too long ago, and then i saw this video on the hundreds blog and it was a breathe of fresh air. feel this!

real hip hop.

will you be my watermelon sundae?
bam

call it a crush

2008-07-21T20:29:00.000-07:00

john mayer is a fucking legend.

this one is my favorite...

Matt Kasisky's mini-feed

2008-07-21T09:14:00.000-07:00

Matt is whatever the fuck ever.
Matt is what's up wilkes-breezzy.
Matt is get wild, wild, wild.
Matt is even Stevie Wonder get down sometimes.
Matt is I don't say sorry and I don't love hoes.
Matt is soul psychadelicyde, whatchu know?
Matt is what the hell is wrong with you people.
Matt is ridiculous.

for the bookmaster

2008-07-21T08:42:00.000-07:00

salutations one-and-all (with respects to the gentlemen and women alike,)

forgive my lack of updates... i have stepped out to lunch and the promise of promise.

love your life, the rest will come easy.

feels like july will save the world.

end transmission:
bam

i've come to wish you an unhappy birthday...

2008-07-16T09:40:00.000-07:00

thanks for all the kind birthday wishes. i am 20 today... so odd.

these are my sidearms...

i've been on a moz kick for the last few months. he is excellent.

if you follow tony from the hundreds' photo blog you will know what i am talking about, but apparently him and his friends (?) are making morrissey shirts?? here is the best pic i could find of it...

i know it says "i would go out tonight, but i haven't got a stitch to wear." well needless to say, i rock a size small and would kill for this shirt. if you know anything about, hook a fool up!

tune in tomorow for the legend of Quentin Cain!!

from the one you left behind,
bam

plug plug plug

2008-07-15T08:14:00.000-07:00

you should pre-order this cd... especially if you have not heard this band before. if you don't like it i will make it up to you... luckily, you will love it.

you can't fight love,
bam

honey i'm home!

2008-07-14T10:36:00.000-07:00

the cotillion could be coming to a city near you!!!

A Rocket To The Moon has announced tour dates for the upcoming tour in direct support of Hit The Lights, with The Friday Night Boys and Fireworks. i'm extremely excited to get back on the open road with amazing people.

Aug 16 2008

6:00P

The Crofoot W/ Hit The Lights

Pontiac, Michigan

Aug 17 2008

5:00P

Frankies W/ Hit The Lights

Toledo, Ohio

Aug 20 2008

6:30P

Mojoes Rock House W/ Hit The Lights

Tinley Park, Illinois

Aug 21 2008

6:00P

The Basement W/ Hit The Lights

Columbus, Ohio

Aug 22 2008

6:00P

Diesel W/ Hit The Lights

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Aug 23 2008

5:30P

Sterling Comm. Center W/ Hit The Lights

Sterling, Virginia

Aug 24 2008

7:00P

Recher Theatre W/ Hit The Lights

Townson, Maryland

Aug 26 2008

6:00P

Water St. Music Hall W/ Hit The Lights

Rochester, New York

Aug 27 2008

6:00P

Club Infinity W/ Hit The Lights

Buffalo, New York

Aug 29 2008

6:00P

The Loft W/ Hit The Lights

Poughkeepsie, New York

Aug 31 2008

6:30P

Nutty Irishman W/ Hit The Lights

Farmingdale, New York

Sep 2 2008

5:00P

Greene St Club W/ Hit The Lights

Greensboro, North Carolina

Sep 3 2008

6:00P

Jack Rabbits W/ Hit The Lights

Jacksonville, Florida

Sep 6 2008

6:00P

The Masquerade W/ Hit The Lights

Atlanta, Georgia

A Rocket To The Moon is also the new band of the week, give them a listen if you haven't yet!

i got the new iphone, it's dope... get one!

can you take me back to the person i used to be?
bam

and i'm corona bound

2008-07-10T06:21:00.000-07:00

yo, it's hot!

so i was feeling the summer heat and checking up on the parrot's blog like i usually do and saw this video that made me think of all the true hip hop jams from the day that just went perfect with the summer vibe. kick back, turn your speakers up, bob your head. this is REAL hip hop...

before we were doin hoodrat things with our friends, we were just hangin' out with main source...

my favorite hip hop song of all time. TRIBE! don't let those starters fool you, this is a summer jam for sure. now get the jazz..

up next, my favorite slick rick jam over og eric koston footy. go skate fool!

i'll end it with a block party jammer. word is bond, everything is everything...

and you know it like a poet like babydoll,
bam

my favorite actor

2008-07-08T09:34:00.000-07:00

bill groundhog day ghost bustin' ass murray

he is truly a master of his craft. herman blume, steve zissou, dr. peter venkman, carl spackler, raleigh st. clair, bob harris, bob wiley, arthur denton. legendary.

this is priceless...

i don't fuck with caffeine either.

son of a bitch i'm sick of those dolphins,
bam

weekend recap

2008-07-07T11:30:00.000-07:00

THURSDAY:
after "shop appreciation day" with my co-workers on my boss's boat, i stopped by matty del's house for our first annual white trash 3rd of july party. what an awesome night with awesome people. i went as a professional lottery player...

jaysmac in true canuck fashion

a rocket to the moon

daddy 3:16

FRIDAY:

i spent the day in new hampshire where chris albert & the affective collective played a 4th festival. aside from the venue, albert and the boys did exceptional.

once i got back to taxachusetts, i hit up the city to catch the fireworks at the esplinade. i was never blown away by a fireworks display until i saw this one. they had these fireworks that looked like god covered the sky in gold glitter... nothing gold can stay!!!

headed back to the loop to meet up with the squad for the night's raging. stunnaman from the pack was in town with his boy johnny, repping ther line EZ. they rolled out with us to a party on mass ave. a few stoops away from the party, stunna and colby got in some wild beef with a crew of natives. the dudes were talking tough and flashing guns, cops everywhere, but then one of them says "oh shit, ain't you stunna from the pack?" beef squashed.

the party was ill! lots of good people and vibes. we had sing-alongs to the smiths, integrity, daft punk, mgmt, you name it. yeah it was confusingly epic.

dexter has a sweet daft punk tattoo that rickstaaa shit himself over...

SATURDAY:

more raging and good times with the loop crew. said my goodbyes to stunna and johnny, hopefully i'll be running into them again soon.

SUNDAY:

spent the day with hometown friends and good old-fashioned bbq! perfect summer day/night. got to spend the day with nick who i'm not going to see until august when we leave for tour. bummer. he is in nyc shooting his interview and performance for TRL thats going to be aired on thursday. watch it!!!!!!!! nick is doing bigger things than anybody else i know.. you'll be hearing more and more about these things very soon.

that was a hoot!

bam

hear ye, hear ye!

2008-07-03T06:20:00.000-07:00

i've been so frustrated since i was old enough to think globally about the state of america. i feel like every other country is just looking at us and shaking their heads in shame. i could go on and blame the bush administration for all of this, but it would be unfair, considering we the people are the reason he has the job he does. he is a fuck-up, that is obvious. what will it take for america to wake the fuck up and realize that the rest of the world doesn't need to be policed by us when we can't even police ourselves?

i was reading the rolling stone interview with chris martin of coldplay and he mentioned his thoughts of having a global election for the us president. imagine every member of the world casting their vote on who they think should run our country? it should not be something to imagine, it should be common practice. i know that outside opinion affects my day-to-day life strongly and anybody would be lying if they said it didn't. america is so bad at taking criticism that instead of taking it to positively change, we outcast the country and deploy troops.

i stopped reading newspapers and watching american news, instead i listen to the BBC media player, because i want real news, not which hollywood celebrity is getting botox. i need to start travelling abroad and see the rest of this world. i'm always so intrigued by meeting people from other countries and i'm never shy to ask their opinion of our nation and i can not help but to agree with how ignorant we are.

restore diplomacy. clean up our image. it isn't too late. think globally. UNITE! forget the past, lets just make a change, it has to start from within.

this is sounding the alarm,
bam

i sincerely believe that obama as a president will be a big step in cleaning up our image and diplomacy.

GO SEE IT.

2008-07-02T09:23:00.001-07:00

holy shit on an alter. angelina jolie is sexy, james mcavoy turns into the man (literally), the major from green street hooligans beats the bag out of people, oh and my man common sense is in it. i'm not going to give a full review, just see it. here is the trailer...

what the fuck have you done lately?
bam

slackity slacker

2008-06-30T14:37:00.000-07:00

life is beautiful.

i haven't been posting because my life has recently been cluttered with patriotism, cookouts, fireworks, s'mores, bonfires, beanbag tossing, horseshoes, fried dough, 2-ball-screwballs, good friends, good food, beach cruises, salt water, pbr, thrift shopping, stoop parties, and everything else that makes me love the summer.

here is a video of my friend jason anderson being the best person ever. see him live if you ever get the chance!

band of the week updated!

i will wait for you and i always will,
bam

i fly like paper, get high like planes

2008-06-28T09:20:00.000-07:00

i never got into MIA until like 5 seconds ago and then it all made sense. i did always enjoy her pixies cover. now i'm pissed i'll never see her in concert because she isn't touring any more. i slept.

she seems like such a beautiful human.

matty del and i are going to start working on a new project that is going to be wild in the streets. the project is called russian girls, we're going to make everybody so nervous, it'll be perfect. we already know exactly who we want involved and how brutally epic this is going to be. don't sleep.

this message will self destruct,
bam

ps. i added the rockersNYC blog to the links. it is by far the greatest blog i've ever followed. be sure to check all those links, you might find something you like.

WHAT, NO BIKE?

2008-06-27T12:30:00.000-07:00

do you ever feel like you grew up in the wrong era? i am convinced that i should have been around for the 50's and 60's.

i know that if i did, i'd be the james dean type rebel, think shia lebouf in the new indiana jones flick. i think it would have been even cooler if i grew up in london during those days. then i could have been a proper ton-up boy.

ton-up boys, rockers, boy racers, whatever you want to call them were member of this crazy counterculture in 60's england. they would all hang out at greasy spoon cafetarias like the notorious ace cafe, put a song on the jukebox and race around the highway on stripped triumph's, bsa's, norton's, etc.. and try to make it back before the song ended. you were only allowed to rock ton-up status if you hit 100 mph. yes please.

roll the footage...

i'm on the lookout for a bike like that or at least a 70's honda cb750 to build my own cafe racer out of. you should get one too, then we can ride together!

word is bond like glue,
bam

up, up, and away

2008-06-26T10:37:00.000-07:00

...on my beautiful balloon.

i used to be petrified of becoming elderly. lets just say i have certain taste for life... that doesn't resemble prune juice. i have no idea what i am going to be like, but i came up with a concrete plan to make my last days on this planet, enjoyable and well... off this planet.

it hit me out of nowhere. i could buy a hot air balloon. i fell in love with the idea insantly. when i retire, i'm going to buy a hot air balloon and fly across the world. fly by day, sleep at night. what better way to live the gypsy life than in a big balloon in the sky?

think about it. has the sight of a hot air balloon ever pissed you off? hell no, it probably put a huge smile on your face and made your day official. i want to be the one spreading that kind of joy. just me, a bird (first mate), and a 30 rack of schlitz.

people think i'm kidding. i'm not.

picture me rolling:

realer than real deal holyfield,
bam

hope + progress

2008-06-24T15:44:00.000-07:00

in case you had any doubt about who i'm voting for in the upcoming election, i thought i'd share this...

now don't get it twisted i'm fully behind him. read his books, listen to what he says. THINK ABOUT IT AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISION, FORGET WHAT YOUR PARENTS, FRIENDS, OR THE MEDIA TELLS YOU.

i remember a conversation i had with alec from powerspace about how real deal holyfield barack obama is. he told me how he used to walk down the street from his house in chicago to watch obama talk years ago and how much of a genius he truly is. i'm reading the audacity of hope right now and i'm so jealous that i didn't get to experience those speeches first hand.

and as far as that "first black president" bullshit goes. DROP IT. black or white, the dude is human and he wants to save a struggling nation. seriously, wake the fuck up america... i'm saying take a page out of jackie moon's book "everybody love everybody."

if you don't care about any of that, my friends austin gibbs & the states just put a new song on their myspace. it's worth a listen or 7!

U-N-I-T-Y
bam

meet rickstaaa

2008-06-23T06:36:00.001-07:00

to be completely honest, i thought i was going to hate this kid when he first contacted me. i was about to start college at the illustrious Johnson & Wales University in the island of misfit toys that is Providence, and he was one of the first kids to hit me up on facebook to be roommates. although i ended up getting assigned a different roommate i ended up practically living with rickstaaa anyway.

born Enrico Sarducci Brezzol Monsrell Corleone Postiglione and hailing from the prestigious hills of Wayne, New Jersey; Rickstaaa is a true spitfire. words can't describe how random this kid is. whether it be throwing rocks at my dorm window to come outside at 4am to chill while he smokes a cigarette or flying out to Cali to do merch for rocket at bamboozle left.

we spent every night skating the 2' quarter-pipe that him, and his roommate erik built in their dorm room and listening to daft punk, or pre-gaming for the nights inebriated festivities... ahhhh college life.

here are a few fun facts:
-he loves anything put out by ed banger records
-i think he wants to own a hotel... who knows?
-the real chocolate rain happened in the stairwell outside of his dorm
-always down for a dance party or a hardcore game of twister
-he is NOT shaant from cute is what we aim for
-he is NOT spicoli from fast times at ridgemont high
-this is his dad. seriously... look at that moustache.

if you have the chance, get to know this kid. you will never be bored again. ever. i'll leave you with some pictures so you can get a taste of what i'm talking about

ricky and audrey

ricky and his brother doug

ricky at work

ricky stretching before hitting the killer NJ swell

ricky at JUSTICE in boston

rickstaaa is busy keeping the beserker blog alive and mad decent. check it out.

keep it fresh and on the cutting edge,
bam

i run the world from city hall

2008-06-22T08:08:00.000-07:00

what started as a fairly average friday night, turned into an amazing experience. i was getting zooted at a party in mission hill when my friend jeff and his friend ryan told me they are leaving to go climb buildings and sleep in an abandoned mental institute. wild. "i'm in."

i apologize in advance for my camera phone pics, but it's all i had and i promise i will post some of jeff and ryan's shots when i get them.

not only was i under-dressed for the occasion (sperry top-siders) but i was still a little crazed from the nights prior activities. after running from a random beezie on the streets of mission hill he hit up some spots around back bay until we found a building across from the common to climb. yes climb. it was around midnight and the weather was perfect.

we walked around a little more afterwards bumping into the wasted lives lived by the boston nightlife. we had a pretty cool conversation about the sad existence of young people working their 9-5's just so they could party on the weekends as if they had no taste for adventure or real excitement. by now i had sobered up and realized i could do more with my life than fall into the trap. i'm cleaning up and getting my body back into shape.

time for taunton. ever hear of lizz ie borden? yeah she was commited there. we got there around 3 or 4 in the morning. once we hopped a fence to get in we creeped through a window and made our way to our little camp inside the building where we enjoyed a good nights sleep. there was water dripping from the ceiling that kept me awake for a little bit, it sounded like the goddess bunny and it wasn't the best thing in the world to calm my nerves. i woke up a little before jeff and ryan and found a box of patient records. i scanned through them and read some crazy things like a suicidal grandmother from the 1930's. once everyone was awake we started to explore..

not only am i going to be taking more of these trips, but i'm going to be buying a video camera to document them. i'm so pumped on life right now.

what better way to end the day then hitting the beach and enjoying a concert with all your best friends? chris albert, a rocket to the moon, and feels like july killed it. you missed out. welcome home nick!

bam

YOU CANT FIGHT LOVE

2008-06-20T11:17:00.000-07:00

Feels Like July announced our signing with Topshelf Records today. expect HUGE things. i expect to see everyone i know in a 30 mile radius at the braintree show tomorow night with A Rocket To The Moon and Chris Albert. i can't wait to see nick, i went from spending every second with that kid to not seeing him for weeks. nick is probably one of the most talented kids i know and believe me when i say he works so hard for everything he has and doesn't deserve anything less than the best. shit he even made this wild flyer...

i want to thank eric at WeSC for sending me a new pair of headphones. i told him how mine broke on tour and he sent me these bad lawrences..

they have not left my ears once since they arrived on my doorstep. WeSC is still one of, if not my favorite brand going right now. they had a weak last season but are already making up for it.

the mouth of the south (shore),
bam

my friday night...

2008-06-19T09:20:00.001-07:00

king of a castle nobody wanted

2008-06-19T07:43:00.000-07:00

BLOCKHEAD. i heard this dudes work with aesop and whatnot but albert turned me on to his other stuff last night at a pow-wow of sorts. dude's on some evil genius type shit.

word. i've been in a hip hop funk lately. shit, i'd kill to have a nice set of turntables. i feel like i could be a damn good dj. i go into my own little world when i'm scrolling through an ipod on a blunt ride. i love the vibes. sketchy shit. real.

i've been living off of:

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this is one of my favorites, from a documentary called scratch. this makes me want to dj more than anything... feel this!

that's all for now kids. until next time, california dreamin'!

ps. listen to chris albert!!! come party with us saturday in braintree.

start the take over

2008-06-18T09:28:00.000-07:00

this quote by the format has been kicking my ass since i heard it a few weeks ago...

sometimes, when sailors are sailing

they think twice, about where they're anchoring

and i think, i could make better time of my time on land

ill drink less

cause lord knows i could use a warm kiss

instead of a cold goodbye

i'm writing the folks back home to tell them

"hey i'm doing alright"

i'm home from tour, the best experience of my young life... so far. since my homecoming i've been through a small nervous breakdown that i tried to keep to myself. i wasn't as strong as i thought. things are infinitely better now thanks to a few good friends and an interview with jay-boy adams which lead to my re-instated faith in a higher being. i am still a little shaky on the subject, but it is a relief to think about how my life is already planned out and only an insignificant preamble to the afterlife. i'm officially fearless. dont worry, i'm not going to preach.

so now that i'm home, i'm back to working on cars for cash and keeping up with my networking. i would love to be back on the road but sometimes things don't work out the way i hoped they would... soon enough though. i can't wait to be back in a van with best friends waking up in a different state every day. when i'm on tour, i haven't a care in the world.

i'm taking steps to polish up the way i live. more positive, healthier, wealthier, and wise. yeah i got that P.M.A.

i'm attacking new challenges and goals with surgical focus, so it is safe to say; expect big things in the near future. i have been building an extensive and eclectic network of people doing big things over the years and i've been working on projects with a select few that i hope change the way people think.

some of these things include: starting a management agency, building a motorcycle, a sketchy dance/hangout night, a clothing and accessory line, and well.. you'll see if you keep checking back

i promise my posts won't all be long and boring like this one, this is just an intro... testing the water before i'm fed to the sharks.

don't care what they may say, I got that attitude.