Heya everyone. Just wanted to address something in response to a few messages I've received since announcing our addition to the SIGH/ UNEXPECT/ ZIMMERS HOLE show at the Pearl Room in Mokena on Sept. 21st...
A few people have asked questions regarding how long we'll play, how much it'll cost to enter, what kinds of bands these other bands are because they haven't heard them, how well we'll fit onto that bill stylistically, etc....
They're all valid questions and fair enough to ask. But again I'm getting a vibe that, from some people at least, they're taking that approach with that "maybe I'll catch you guys next time" thing. And that's fine, but I just wanted to make a few things clear to them and anyone else interested....
For quite some time now, alot of you have been saying that we need to focus harder on getting on national shows, as either part of the show here in Chicago, or as an actual part of the whole tour. That is precisely what we are working on now, and being on the Sigh show is part of that. I realise some of you haven't heard of the other bands, or that those bands aren't your cup of tea per se. But the truth is, if you're going to wait around to see us "next time" we play for $4 at the local dive bar/club, you're probably going to be waiting a long time. We're working hard on trying to move up and take the band to the next level. The majority of our performances are probably going to be as part of a national tour, or at the least as the regional support on a national show. That's not to say that we'll never play at smaller venues again with a low cover charge. I'm just making it clear that right now, the plans are that we're going to be playing shows as part of a larger bill in the foreseeable future, and there are no real plans to play small, cheap shows on our own. Which means you won't likely see us playing a 70 minute set, and you won't be paying $4 to get in the door. I know this might be a turn-off for some of you and that's ok, you're entitled to your opinion. But I feel that paying $18 or $20 to come see us play and give us the support we need if you're really a supporter of this band is not too much to ask for. Especially given that we play so rarely around here anyhow.
So anyhow I just wanted to give everyone the heads up as to what our current plans are regarding "local" appearances and everything. It's your choice if you decide that it's not worth the money and "hassle" of paying to see us and watching other bands you haven't heard of or aren't fans of. Just know that these types of shows might be your only choices to come see ND play, and if you choose to wait for "next time", I don't want to read or hear more complaining about how we "never play".
So anyhow, I hope to see at least some of you guys there at the Pearl Room in September. I guarantee that no matter how long our setlist is, we'll still make it count and blow you fuckers away.
A few people have asked questions regarding how long we'll play, how much it'll cost to enter, what kinds of bands these other bands are because they haven't heard them, how well we'll fit onto that bill stylistically, etc....
They're all valid questions and fair enough to ask. But again I'm getting a vibe that, from some people at least, they're taking that approach with that "maybe I'll catch you guys next time" thing. And that's fine, but I just wanted to make a few things clear to them and anyone else interested....
For quite some time now, alot of you have been saying that we need to focus harder on getting on national shows, as either part of the show here in Chicago, or as an actual part of the whole tour. That is precisely what we are working on now, and being on the Sigh show is part of that. I realise some of you haven't heard of the other bands, or that those bands aren't your cup of tea per se. But the truth is, if you're going to wait around to see us "next time" we play for $4 at the local dive bar/club, you're probably going to be waiting a long time. We're working hard on trying to move up and take the band to the next level. The majority of our performances are probably going to be as part of a national tour, or at the least as the regional support on a national show. That's not to say that we'll never play at smaller venues again with a low cover charge. I'm just making it clear that right now, the plans are that we're going to be playing shows as part of a larger bill in the foreseeable future, and there are no real plans to play small, cheap shows on our own. Which means you won't likely see us playing a 70 minute set, and you won't be paying $4 to get in the door. I know this might be a turn-off for some of you and that's ok, you're entitled to your opinion. But I feel that paying $18 or $20 to come see us play and give us the support we need if you're really a supporter of this band is not too much to ask for. Especially given that we play so rarely around here anyhow.
So anyhow I just wanted to give everyone the heads up as to what our current plans are regarding "local" appearances and everything. It's your choice if you decide that it's not worth the money and "hassle" of paying to see us and watching other bands you haven't heard of or aren't fans of. Just know that these types of shows might be your only choices to come see ND play, and if you choose to wait for "next time", I don't want to read or hear more complaining about how we "never play".
So anyhow, I hope to see at least some of you guys there at the Pearl Room in September. I guarantee that no matter how long our setlist is, we'll still make it count and blow you fuckers away.
looking forward to reading reviews from the people here (hopefully everyone that is local on this forum, at least)... also looking forward to seeing you in any capacity in the future.
