Hmmm

Ending shit is so much fun sometimes. When the past is just a memory, you really enjoy your current situation and appreciate different extremities much more. Regardless of the mood, I think its important to cherish what the consequences of life exhibit.

"Consequences frequently

dream up perfect harmony

We jumped ship too easily

Wandered blindly in distant seas

Not understanding where we'd soon end up

Unfortunate karma brought us shit luck"

Time Will Tell

My friends, time is the only real reward for such a peril consequence. Time will tell all, good and bad, only if it is sought after in this dismal realm. Who knows the end result? Who cares? I guess thats so figurative and stupid that only the individual self understands what they want to, however I propose that Time will be my downfall. Yet I constantly and currently embrace it in hopes of accomplishing the unaccomplishable: a needless task of reverberation through out my life that I still see light and perfection deep inside.

An old friend once inspired this concept with a very simple phrase:

"Giving time is giving life"

Yesterday

Yesterday marked a very intense spiritual journey, one that brought the best and worst emotions free from my body. Cutting ties is very hard to do, especially the deep and tightly wound ones. In completion of the exercise, I felt not only relieved, but individually rejuvenated. My spirit was at rest, my body at ease, and my soul completely reopened to new frontiers.

I feel like I've come along way, and now am prospering with the benefits that journey has brought me. Benefits that I had a hard time realizing were simply slammed right into me, as if they had been there all along. Maybe I am finally complete again. Ready to completely destroy that completeness to bring about even new changes and life developments.

Insomnia

Insomnia seems to be the case here. Another night, another time spent staring. Am i afraid to dream again? Is it that I just simply can't figure out how to release my mind into a sleepy state?

Days are long, nights are eternity.

Dreams

Dreams are unintentional delusions of reality. They manipulate time and space while delivering strict messages about current life and fantasies. Sometimes this is pleasant, most times it seems for me at least they are undesirable imaginations. One day dreams could represent reality, others seem to be as far of from real as possible. I never dislike or take a dream irresponsibly, however I am more tempted than ever to finding a cure for the evil ones that continue to change and bother my own self.

Success

A Successful break in the books, and now its on to concentration and finals. I've found another method of expression, and am looking forward to emphasizing it to the maximum.

Jamming with old friends is so nostalgic and euphoric. It not only comforts the soul but eases the past. New ideas, new harmonies, and new styles all combine into absolute perfection. I've forgotten how great that feeling is, but was reminded about how amazing it progresses as time passes.

Moons got the Funk. Enough said right there.

Blew his brains out

"I killed Oscar, shot him in the head Put the gun in his mouth, watched his brains fly out
Saw my worries fade as the hole got bigger Solved all my problems with a trigger

I don't need forgiveness for my sins I don't need redemption for my sins
Got the satisfaction of a job well done with my own bare hands

Oscar Oscar was destroying me
I killed Oscar, burden lifted off of me
I killed Oscar now I'm happy happy happy
I killed Oscar before he killed me"

~ Patterson Hood

Simple

Just got a picture for you guys tonight.

Dance by the Moonlight

Its funny how people can confuse and interfere with situations. A costume hides what people really are, and even during halloween its all just an excuse. My life is a compilation of right and righteous. Determining which is best decides everything when it comes to making the correct moves. I believe I'm on a certain path, but even with small victories I debate what I am accomplishing is even necessary.

I'm surprised when I read into things. Situations occur for a reason, besides fate they happen with a necessity that evokes passion and the best out of me. Take tonight for instance, when an unpleasant and displeasing event occurred, I was originally agitated, however I took a moment to realize the significance Karma plays and understood immediately how that event would inevitably bring the best scenario and favoritism to my palette.

Life is a curved road, one that has its surprises that sometimes force you to break and act responsibly to appreciate the true meaning behind them.

So if,,,,,

If you think 21st birthdays are cool about getting shit faced.... well your wrong, go spend it with your little sister and you'll realize what life is about.

YES

Ladies and gentlemen.... A new chapter has now begun!

A New Perspective

Isn't life odd how a day to day basis supplies the mind with individual challenges and endless trivial rewards? Even the smallest examples infer great progress and development, even if one takes it all for granted?

I tried something cool and new this morning and yesterday. I went to my sister's horse show, and watched as she beautifully rode through her routes and rounds. A horse is a remarkable thing in its own, but to witness someone perform so perfectly, even without any placement or physical ribbon reward, is an accomplishment worthy of more notoriety than the original proposition. Despite hardships, enjoying one of life's simple pleasures brings great happiness. Although she doesn't bring home the ribbon, she gains the amazement of her family and her individual self, whether she accepts that or not.

I'm still learning into my own self, but to be able to take part in such an exceptional event simply describes the happiness I wish to attain for my own. Quietly put, I can't begin to describe the harmony and peace I observed today and yesterday. The achievements my sister has accomplished influence and inspire me to strive to be better. I tear up at the mere thought of how beautiful such peacefulness brings to one's inner circle; one's own personal smile and happiness.

Persevere

Well I finally hit my first rough patch last night. Couldn't maintain my composure in a miraculous scenario. I did the right thing tho. I persevere. And I will survive this, my previous self righteous suicide is simply continuing into a new plain. To fight the pain I play, and I play so loud I hurt myself more than anything can ever hurt me. If you think this is about me being upset about something then you'd be wrong. Its just like smashing a guitar when you blow you amp's tubes out because the volume is unstoppably loud; its just a way of expressing your self back to your center.

The Belvederes

The show tonight was best summed up in the words of Patterson Hood:

"Get ready to be deaf tonight mother fuckers!"

New Song I've been writing

This is a song I've been writing. Its fucking rough around the edges right now and sloppy but I'm hoping to polish it up soon. Need Smalls to come do the vocals, but the (working) lyrics are: (opps, i haven't figured out how to upload the audio.... so just wait)

You... Can't feel

Why I..... Shy away

But I knowwww

Fleeting things right through me now

Seeing when I used to know how

Saturday was the day

You wrecked me peacefully down

One take made meeeee

Eat my mouth...

Suddenly everything

Became so unclear without

What melts away

Creates my doubt

An anomaly fucked up me

so inconstantly profound

Probably reason be screamed

unstoppably loud

An anomaly fucked up me

so inconstantly profound

Probably reason be screamed

unstoppably loud

This song is about a terribly beautiful experience one recent Saturday Night. It sucks to fall into an abyss, but you always find a way to crawl or fly out of it and discover something self-righteous. Its about one time I'll never fucking forget for the rest of my life.

Audio with guitar, drums, and vocals to come.

Continuing on....

So, its already been a little time into my plan, I am still very enthusiastic about what I am accomplishing and growing into. Adhering to these stipulations will make me the best person I can be, and in doing so I will always remember the strength it took and how I rose to that standard and succeeded. I'm determined, even in these early days, and that determination grows as time passes.

Headed to the check out Patterson Hood and the Belvederes tonight at the Caledonia, will post later about the experience that show evokes.

So for now, good night and good luck.

Astonished

I think I'm in love with Alison Mosshart.....

yo

been a while.... all i got to say is fuck _ _ _ _ _! not happening.

Lost for the Weekend

Lost Weekend April 25, 2009 Recap:

Part one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC7TNmwzRPM

Part two:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iavy800lI_Q

Just something I've been dwelling on

LOVE LOST THE SOUL

Check Dead Confederate Out

You know when you hear some new band for the first time, be it live or by a cd, and something about the music just fits perfectly into the scheme of things? I know that is completely vague, but I am trying to get at the idea of a unique style of music, one that has every aspect you'd prefer to hear combined into one solid band?

Well, if you are a fan of a band with a, intense stage presence, in your face power drumming, gritty bass and crunchy guitar thrown together with a chilling organ and ghostly reverberating slide guitar and a lead singer who can wail some of the most gut wrenching notes, go fucking check out Dead Confederate immediately.

I've been a fan of Dead Confederate since I first saw them 2 years ago at Chi Phi in our basement.  Since then I have been to almost 10 shows and probably burned out playing their debut album Wrecking Ball at the highest volume I can take.  

The essence of Dead Confederate comes from their live show.  Some say they are the next Nirvana, but I believe they embody their own style of rock music far beyond any band out there. Simply hearing the CD is genius, however after seeing them live, the energy, passion, and true character that Dead Confederate exhibits at every single show makes the band legendary.  

I use the term legendary to describe, in my own musical opinion, I near perfect example of a band I want to hear and that I want to influence my own playing.  I can't get enough of their CD, and I enjoy their live act even more every time I see them take the stage and shake the 40 Watt.  

Not to mention, I've met each of them when they've played at my house, helping out stringing guitars and even giving them my equipment when they had a problem, and they are some of the most level headed musicians who know what they want to do and most importantly have fun in doing it.  Everyone of them is a cool mother fucker.

SO to end this kinda first band review and my first real post discussing my experience with music, influences and creativity, I just want to say get out there and give Dead Confederate a listen. They are heading Ath Fest in June, make almost monthly appearances in their home town, Athens, GA, and their CD is on I-Tunes.

Oh, and if you want to really enjoy this band in their true fashion, crank that volume fucking all the way up!

Concert List

Ok, so this is a work in progress as I remember what shows I have been to, but in alphabetical order and the venue I was at, the list is something like this:

311 (x3) - HighFi Buys Amphitheater

Allman Brothers Band (x2) - HighFi Buys

BAMBARA (x5) - Caledonia Lounge, 40 Watt

Band of Skulls - 40 Watt

B.B. King - Fox Theatre

The Belvederes (x2) - Chi Phi, The Caledonia Lounge

Blitzentrapper - 40 Watt

Bonethugs - 40 Watt

Boombox - GA Theatre

Brock Butler Solo - GA Theatre

Buddy Guy (x4) - The Tabernacle, Atlanta Botanical Gardens, Fox Theatre

Dark Meat - 40 Watt Club

Dave Matthews Band - HighFi Buys

Dead Confederate (x15) - 40 Watt Club, Chi Phi Basement

Deer Tick - 40 Watt Club

Derek Truck's Band - The Classic Center

The Dexateens - Chi Phi

D.I.P. - The Caledonia Lounge

Disco Biscuits - Masquerade

Drive By Truckers (x4) - 40 Watt Club, Chi Phi

The Falcones - Caledonia Lounge, GO Bar, Hull Street, and always in my bedroom every night

The Futurebirds (x2) - Tasty World, Chi Phi

Galactic (x2) - GA Theatre

Ghostland Observatory - GA Theatre

Gun Party - Caledonia Lounge

James Taylor - Chastain Park

Jason Isbell and the 40 Unit - 40 Watt

Jazz Chronic - No Where Bar

Jeffers Morning - GO Bar

Jet - Virgin Records in London

Jo Jo and the Mardi Gras Band - GA Theatre

John Mayer (x7) - Phillips Arena, Tabernacle, Chastain Park

John Mayer Trio - The Tabernacle

JUNK - Rye Bar

Kuroma (x3) - Chi Phi, 40 Watt

Luna (x2) - Chi Phi

Mama's Love (x13) - GA Theatre, Chi Phi, Nowhere Bar, Smiths Old Bar

Mars Volta - Phillips Arena

Maserati - Chi Phi Basement

Matisyahu (x2) - The Roxy, The Tabernacle

The Meat Puppets - The 40 Watt

Medeski Martin and Wood - Phillips Arena

Michael Franti with Spearhead - Phillips Arena

Modern Paranoia - Caledonia Lounge

The Modern Skirts (x3) - Chi Phi, 40 Watt

North Mississippi Allstars - Phillips Arena

Paster Troy - GA Theatre

Patterson Hood (solo acoustic x4) - Chi Phi, The Caledonia Lounge

Paul McCartney - Phillips Arena

Perpetual Groove (x10) - Variety Playhouse, GA Theatre, Masquerade

Phil Lesh and Friends - Chastain

Phish - Verizon Amplitheatre

The Plague (x2) - 40 Watt Club, Flickr

Pnuma Trio - GA Theatre

Project Pat - Alpha Epsilon Pie House

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Phillips Arena

Reptar - Tasty World

Robert Randolph and the Family Band - GA Theatre

Rod Stewart - Phillips Arena

The Roots - High Fi Buys (Lakewood)

Rose - 40 Watt Club

Seventeenth Floor - The Ritz

Slightly Stoopid (x2) - GA Theatre

Sounds Tribe Sector 9 (x3) - Tabernacle, GA Theatre

Sub ID - Tabernacle

Sumalan - El Centro, Chi Phi, The Caledonia Lounge

The String Cheese Incident - Fox Theatre

Three 6 Mafia - 40 Watt Club

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Phillips Arena

Trey Anastasio - Fox Theatre

Tumbleweed Stampede - Max Canada

Umphrey's McGee - Masquerade

Venice is Sinking - Maggie's house

Very Disco - Chi Phi

The Wailers - High Fi Buys

The Whigs (x8) - 40 Watt Club, Chi Phi

White Panda - Chi Phi

WILX - GA Theatre

Zach Brown Band - Verizon Amplitheatre

First Post

My name for now is Mothball, I am a student at the University of Georgia majoring in Economics through the Terry College of Business.  I live in Athens because I go to school here.

Basically, while studying so much I keep wanting to document my ideas, opinions, and personal experiences about music and concerts.   So in starting this, I want to first say I love music.

I have played guitar for the past 8 years, and continue to expand my musical abilities into song writing, playing drums, as well as picking up a little bass.

I have played in multiple bands since highschool, but unfortunately I have been unable to really get anything going in college and around Athens. (Which is pitiful considering the opportunities Athens contains and the incredible Music scene it has become known for)

This blog I hope will grow to document every concert I go to from now on, with some recapping of favorite concerts and some insight into my progress to develop myself as a musician.  To those if any who read my blog, I hope you can share in the sensation and magic that is music.

I gotta study more now, 4 tests this week! But later today I will try to post a full list to start this off with every single concert I have been to up until this point.