TskTsk..

This is the third time I've updated since Manticore pointed the fact out that I don't update enough either...but where is his follow up to the cookie recipe AND a response to my comment? Hm??

So a few things on the front lines right now...I am finishing up my final animation project entitled "Robots from the Moon" (credits to my brother Carl for the inspiration and awesome music). So when it is finished, you should expect to see some sort of link to it...whether Youtube or Myspace...I have to decide which is better.

Also, I have decided to devote my vacation time to working on an Acoustic Rock Opera...So far the lyrics I have spewed from the depths are ridiculously -- appropriate. We're talking story lines and plots and mayhem, with a touch of campy-ness. But I'm looking forward to coming up with the music part too. I already recruited my friend "H" from work to help out with ideas and vocal backup. Should be freakin sweet, cuz she has an amazing voice (too ^_^). So look forward to that. Tony isn't a part of it yet, because I just want to toy with the idea and make sure it pans out before he has to devote any time to it.

Finally, over the past few weeks I have commenced training for the National Collegiate Championship tournament for tae kwon do at Sanford University this April. I think I'm off to a great start, but now is the chance for me to prove myself because the club is concluded for the semester, and I will have to train on my own while I am back home in PW. At least I have access to a heavy bag and some weights in our basement. Mix with rockin' music, and I should have a routine down to keep my occupied. Now I just have to lay off too many Christmas cookie temptations, and oh-so-wonderful mashed potatoes that I KNOW will be aplenty. But the lucky thing about being home for this is I also have the opportunity to eat really healthy. Food shall be available to me in quantities I require to fuel my needs. I will succeed in my endeavor. Nothing can stop me now, I am a machine built to conquer!

Do you hear that? The sweet sound of "Eye of the Tiger" is aloft in the air...

Poster Design!

So this is what our poster is going to look like for promoting the band and our current Cd "For the Lost". So I will let you know when they are available to grab one ^_^

Ya want an update eh? EH??

So here you go...the lyrics to my new song "Paper Cups" available to hear on Myspace NOW.

PAPER CUPS:

As a Jack-of-all-trades said,
"you go to sleep to put to bed,
all of your ideas trapped in bottles,
or paper cups if you are cheap."
And though we catch our planes at night,
blood vessels erupt into Redeyes.
We see in colors not yet known,
or black and white if you just like that better.

I should have known (you were left wanting)
This tragic face (can you just smile for me)
Was built with stones that were never replaced (just promise to give it a chance)
You say I'm evil and I'll crush you,
why don't you let me have my way?
Our lives will never be the same.

So tell me how you,
seem to sleep at night,
when I'm on your mind,
Five minutes before you fall.
You look like a fool.
Searching for words that are right here on my lips.
All you have to do is take them.
Well I know it's wrong.
I said that I would stay distant.
But idol hands will be tempted (*huh huh huh huh*)
I knew one day was too long.

I should have known (you were left wanting)
This tragic face (can you just smile for me)
Was built with stones that were never replaced (just promise to give it a chance)
You say I'm evil and I'll crush you,
why don't you let me have my way?
Our lives will never be the same.

I should have stayed away (echo)
I should have known much better (echo)
[X4]

I should have known (you were left wanting)
This tragic face (can you just smile for me)
Was built with stones that were never replaced (just promise to give it a chance)
You say I'm evil and I'll crush you,
why don't you let me have my way?
Our lives will never be the same.
[X2]

Our lives will never be the same [X3]
My life will never be the same.

A note. - If you are Prof. Manticore, Do Not Read

In light of the Project Hellbeast Corporation, here at RisingSidewalks Productions we believe in a free world economy. Yes, you the people are the driving force of our existance! Under my leadership, our massive hordes of the undead and genetically enhanced humans will bring upon us a new age! All I ask of you is your complete and utter compliance. Worship me as your Goddess among men, and I will lead you to the new Utopia! A Utopia built on the destruction of Big business and united under one front -- RisingSidewalks. Do not be fooled by the charisma of Professor Manticore and his promise to provide you with the means to build your own army of Mutants. His mutant kits are squirming with mind-altering hallucinagines bent to control your monsters for his own will! We must come together under MY wings and lay waste to this sesspool called Earth, and the light in our eyes will reflect the fires in which we will watch it burn.

Come! Join me! And we shall take Manticore and Project Hellbeast -- that which is rightfully mine!!

RisingSide design

Check it out peoples! Here is one of the designs I've been working on for future RisingSide goodies. Hope you like ^_^.

Do you thrive in the night? Or do you shine in the sun? Choose your risingside.

Pics for you ^_^

Hello again

Sorry for not posting recently. I understand that some of you are requesting how to recieve one of the RisingSide debut CDs. There are a few options available to you. First, you can come to a show, we will always have them on hand. Second, if you are patient, we are trying to set up an official release show for everyone and you can get them there. And finally, if you absolutely cannot wait, if I know you, you can email or call me and we can set up a time where I can run a CD over to you, etc. Maybe even hang out a bit as well. So let me know your decision on that!

Furthermore: There is a show at the Acadia Cafe this Thursday if you are all interested. We are playing with 4 other bands, and finishing the night off. Music is from 7pm - 12pm, and we go on at 11pm. It's a late one, but totally worth it. Looks like some of the other bands are going to be a lot of fun too. You can get more information on our myspace page

email is rawsugarband@hotmail.com (for now)