Whoa Whoa Whoa!

It's been too long! Hewo :)

So i find myself home alone, this is certainly a rare (and peaceful occasion). Lots have things have been happening lately, lots of new concepts and people i've met :) College is practically finished, with the exception of a few essays, and uni begins in September!

It's just a short post as i felt guilty for not updating, it's just i've been mega busy y'see. Not too busy for music of course though! A few days ago i met the lead guitarist (Howard) from a professional band called 'The Beta Rays' through a friend, and have got to know him a bit, and i must say he is a great guy. I had the privilege of meeting the Beta Rays and saw them play at '93 Feet East' in London on Tuesday. I must say, every one of the band was really nice, and it was awesome hanging out backstage and for the sound check with them :)

Check out one of their song, about a slut. XD

They're even better live!

(Howard is the tall one in red)

If you're interested in seeing them play, dates are up on their pages, or just let me know.

You can also hit them up on myspace and facebook.

Oh, and for those of you that are feeling down..

If you think life is bad now, how would you like to be an egg? You only get laid once. You get eaten once. It takes 4 minutes to get hard, only 2 minutes to get soft. You share your box with 11 other guys, but worst of all, the only chick that ever sat on your face was your mom! So cheer up, your life isnt that bad. XD

Band Camp :D

Yoyoyo!

Righteo, it's a very happy post for all you chirpy people out there :D

A few days back i met the guitarist of our current band ('Stigma' / 'Stig-Ma', for now), Simon. Not only is he 6 foot something! (mega tall and scary) he's also brilliant on guitar, which is an awesome addition :) Although he won't let just anyone *touch* his guitar, you have to be a guitar player, and i don't mean GH. Also, he drags me off the drums :( :)

We currently practice in Si's garage, he has all the equipment we need really, drumkit, guitars, mic stand, electricity ports, lots of speakers and amps! I spent £40 on a really good microphone the other day, and i must say i love it. We have set days where we practice, and discuss any issues. A few days back was quite a step for me as it was the first time i'd sung infront of anyone before, let alone two complete strangers. I was a tad anxious at first but in no time i felt comfortable. The second session, which was yesterday, we agreed on a starting setlist of songs we were going to be practicing. 

The first song which we spent about 4/5 hours playing was 'Seven Nation Army' - The White Stripes. I'd always liked this song, but apart from headbanging to the drums and dancing to the riff, i never really paid attention to the lyrics, so was a bit apprehensive at first, especially as the lead is a bloke, but our drummer and guitarist picked the song up in no time at all, and i was left to sing the song in my own own style, and it seemed to be alright for a first attempt. It's fun practicing it! Just have to learn the other 3 songs on our setlist.

Next challenge is to get it to get to the stage where we're happy, and perform them in front of a mini crowd :D I'm having fun and glad things are progressing. All these years joking with friends about making a band etc. and now it's finally happening. Oh and btw, i couldn't care less about the critisisms, i'm enjoying myself, so feck off :D Here we come Giggin' Enfield XD

I'll keep ya's updated!