July 31

Last night @ Chestnut I saw Cornered. I've been jamming their demo for about a year now and had no idea they were doing stuff until Alex & Tyler brought them to the house. Their set was fucking perfect. I picked up their 7". I missed Cheap Thrills set. Another Mistake has played better sets. New Morality was cool. I've never seen them before. They offered to cover Warzone but covered Crown of Thorns instead. That bummed me out.

Take Offense was awesome. Pit was very violent. I stayed in a corner and covered my head most of their set, hahaha. They played the house not too long ago. I think this set was better. I watched a few songs form Downpresser until Tyler got hurt and I went to tend to him. What I watched was cool. Never disappointed seeing Downpresser.

After the show, Alex and Josh brought out a lot, A LOT, of fireworks. It was pretty cool.

The show was a great time. Ate some Taco Bell after the show with Jim & watched True Blood.

I CANT FUCKING BELIEVE IT'S AUGUST.

Another Mistake

Brand new band from Louisville, KY. Another Mistake just recorded their demo, "Life's Noose." I sincerely believe if you skip over downloading this demo, you are a fucking weiner nerd. They played their first show a couple of weeks ago with Homewrecker and Mad Minds. It was awesome.
Another Mistake is playing their second show in Indianapolis tomorrow at 7pm.
If you live in the area you need to come out. Awesome bands are playing and it's only $5.

Check out their fanpage on Facebook for updates on shows/songs/mosh shit and their blog for lyrics, news, etc.
To get their demo, "Life's Noose" click HERE for fans of Right Brigade, Carry On, Drug Test.
Don't sleep! Tell all your friends!

Kentucky

I'm also moving back to LOUISVILLE! in less then 2 weeks.

I can't even put into words how happy I've been the last two months. Between visiting Louisville, Kelly coming back to Chinco with me for a week, United Blood, deciding to move back to Louisville, doing well in school, getting my job back at The Gardner School...SHIT IS SO TIGHT.
I am MOST excited to see my friends on a daily basis. Fuckin right.


There's a new Southern KY hardcore/metal messageboard. It's entertaining for the most part.

So many good shows are happening in the next few months in Louisville. Hopefully, Louisville hardcore scene will make a comeback (as far as shows go).






I also think I might be going to see RZL DZL in Columbus, OH (if the $$ is right) the day after I move back. If I don't get to go, I still get to see Touche Amore so... WIN WIN WIN WIN.

October 17th, Richmond Hardcore

Can you believe I was suppose to get married today? Wow, what a weird life that would have been. All I have to say is that I'm really glad I'm single.
Okay, on to what matters: Hardcore

Last night


Dead End Path It was only their 3rd show and they represented Wilkes Barre hardcore really well. They had limited tapes and shirts. Neither of which I got because I couldn't get to the merch tables. Hopefully, they will send me some. You can still download their demo FOR FREE online, right here. Don't sleep on this band. They should be coming back to Richmond in December!

Naysayer had a surprise set because War Hungry was late. Always a pleasure seeing Naysayer. They played like 4 songs. Crowd looked confused because they introduced themselves as War Hungry. They have a 7" out on Reaper. Richmond hardcore is on top.

Bracewar played a good set. I can't remember a bad time I've seen Bracewar though. I think their hype sort of died (not in these parts) but the songs from their new 7" are good. I don't know what the deal is with buying it. I think they said you could pick it up at the show. I thought I saw it at Vinyl Conflict I don't know. I'll see what I can find out about it post something more solid.

Cold World played before Floorpunch. I don't remember the last time I saw Cold World. It hasn't been that long or has it? Either way, I really like their newer stuff, and like Bracewar, they have progressed into a more mature sounding band. It blows my mind that people don't like their stuff after Ice Grills. I think if they heard Dedicated to Babies..first they wouldn't hype on Ice Grillz as much. I don't know if Cold World is still a hype band. I don't think their shirts go for as much nowadays but kids still go nuts and that's all that ever matters.

Floorpunch was good. This was my first time seeing them. They've done a hand full of "reunion" shows for whatever reason. I like Floorpunch. I liked them more when I was straightedge. If would have saw them in 2004/5 I would have been much more stoked. I use to listen to them daily but obviously that faded out. It was still awesome hearing "Washed Up at 18." I remember when I use to get so bummed when my friends sold out. I would listen to Floorpunch, Ten Yard Fight, and Champion.

Overall, great show! I met some new people, saw some faces I haven't seen in awhile, and saw some, dare I say, friends?

Oh, since we all know a lady bitch gotta eat I ate a decent "TAMAL" @ La Bamba (I need to clarify that this La Bamba is NO WHERE as good as La Bamba "Burritos as Big as Your Head" in Louisville).

Book DEAD END PATH in your city, by the way. They want to tour and play as many shows as possible. Email Myspace
mosh.

Sushi, son!

One aspect of tonight was sushi time with Erika. Erika is my new friend in Richmond. She is pretty awesome. She has this awesome pug named Oden.
Anyways, she taught me how to make sushi. We were too lazy to cut them in pieces so we just ate sushi burritos. Really though, sushi burrito, it doesn't get any realer than that.
Disclaimer: I didn't bring my camera with me tonight so this was taken on my POS phone. I did take photos today of my friend Ashley's friend's new great dane puppy, Helio. I will post those tomorrow.

Not to mention tonight I went to one of the craziest shows I've been to in awhile. Louisville cannot hold a candle to Richmond's hardcore scene. An update will be made on this show tomorrow maybe.

At 11am I have an interview for a position as a Director of Enrichment programs at a small preschool. Today I had a follow up interview at The Primrose School of Atlee. I think the interview went well. She is calling me tomorrow to let me know.

I am broke. It would be cool to start working again.


Goodnight!
Oh & I love Trial so much. "TIMES WILL CHANGE BUT THE TRUTH IS THE SAME!"

ps.
I met Josh & Erika's friend tonight and I must say I've developed a little school girl crush on him. Josh says "He's got his grown man on." Ok, I'm done being silly.