Arariel

Here is a new poster/promo picture of Arariel in RisingSidewalks. I like her character, so I think I'll hang on to her for awhile at least. Don't know when she will make her next appearance, but we'll see. But, here it is anyway. Next week will hopefully wield a new comic, if the apartment move doesn't take up all of my time. Cheers. =)

Meh heh...

So, spent 5 hours on the CD last night. Final touches, mastering, levels. I was stuck doing it alone, because Tony's stupid apartment kicks him out a week early AND he got locked out, so he couldn't move right away. Half of the songs are done done done, like really done. Like, won't be touched any more, because the are - done. The other ones just still need little things here and there, but are pretty much squared away. Tony and I are going to completely redo 'Fighting September'. We just aren't satisfied with the original take. But being anal about things can have its upside. For one, you guys will enjoy listening to it much more.

One thing is for sure, I definitely have a respect for the production aspects when it comes to music. We think playing and writing songs is hard, wait till you have a shot at recording and producing it. It's a real pain, your never satisfied, and there are a million things you have to learn (tricks and tips) and it takes FOREVAH. I mean, I wanted to be done in May, and here we are months later still rushing to finish it up so we can send it for packaging on time. I'm definitely pressed for time. Managing a band (because we don't have a manager) and putting time and money into it is a tough deal. Don't get me wrong, I actually love it - I feel so accomplished. It's like having your own business and figuring things out. It brings responsiblity to a new level, and you are kind of forced into it, so you can't get away with shirking it at all (which is important for me). But it is hard work, just like any job. I don't think people really see that side to it often. They just think it's a bunch of goofing around and having a good time.

But with the school semester getting under way. Our goal is to get the new Freshman crowd into our music. We will have to bump advertising, toss out free Demos and information. We need to get in touch with the masses. We are all about the fans. 100% at this point in our careers. We believe in doing this for the people who listen to us, and offer us their time. And we love it. So, things to do list now, and then I'm done:

1. Finish CD this weekend (including artwork)
2. Monday, send out CD for packaging
3. Practice, practice, practice
4. Run around and book shows for fall semester (RELEASE SHOW #1)
5. Advertise and sell CDs
6. Get to know people in the industry, and other bands to play with
7. Always writing new stuff =P

028: The Assignment - Part 3

This one is the last of the three part series. A little extra story to feed some ideas. I don't plan on making the story line be the main part of this comic, as I enjoy randomness. It leaves room for the creative mind. But at least this way, we won't have to explain everything that happens all the time. It will make sense in some ridiculous way. Plus, this helps with the angle Evan wants to go in with the next set of comics. So have fun reading, next one is up next week.

027: The Assignment - Part 2

Moving on to strip TWO of our three strip story line. This one introduces a new character, which may or may not, stick around for a while. Perhaps just making guest appearences when punch lines need a little extra "su'm su'm". So have fun checking it out. Next post will be probably on Tuesday morning. Cheers.

Check out my new wheels!

2003 Ducati MONSTER 620ie

SICK!

The Assignment - Part 1

Hm, so here we have the start of what seems to be a duh duh duhhh...storyline. I'm planning for this to be no more than 3 three panel comics. I should have the second of these 3 out by the end of this week, and then the last on Monday so we can move along to more hilarious matters. Not to say that these comics will not be funny of course. But it will give an opportunity to open more doors for comic ideas here. Plus, it gives insite to exactly what Jack and Raine have gotten themselves into. So I hope it ends up making sense, and I hope it tickles a funny bone or two in the process. Have fun kids, and I will see you later in the week!

Guest Comic

My wonderful friend Chris created this comic as a guest strip for my website. His character, Pouttie, is from his comic Moonblink, which he is working on putting a website up for. I will place a link to it when he has it ready. I really love his art style, I think it is so unique - and beautiful. He does a lot of comics about philosophy and human nature, which I really dig. And he tied those ideas in to mine and Evan's story line very well, don't you think? Anyway, check out his myspace page HERE to see some more of his work. I'll probably throw up the drawing I did for him in return later tonight.

025: "You'll Shoot Your Eye Out Kid"

The next comic is now up. Click on the picture to follow the link. This one developed on my bus ride back from Milwaukee to Minneapolis. It had to do with a conversation Evan and I had about throwing things in restaurants and stuff. I thought it a bit hilarious. Story arch coming up, followed by more adventures! I'm really having a lot of fun with this now. Especially since I got some layouts done so I can skip tedious steps. =P

The CD for my band is coming out soon. The release party has been delayed due to certain parental vacations. Plus, it might be a good idea to have it when everyone is back at school. But hopefully the CD will still be available online for people out of town in the next few weeks, so cross your fingers!