Simply amazing!

One of my favorite bands The Bronx just released a new album of Mariachi music, yes Mariachi music!

The bronx are one of the most poppy hardcore bands of all-time. And yes hardcore music is hard to make poppy but some how these guys mix the two genres nicely.

So, after mastering that realm of the music world, I guess they believe Mariachi music would present a good challenge to them. And just like before they rock the shit out of some mariachi with some great songs. Check out their single "cellmates"

Mariachi El Bronx - "Cell Mates" from thedude on Vimeo.

Fun on a saturday

It was a beautiful day in Philadelphia so my roommate and myself decided to go bike riding and do some recording

MASSAN + MACAFRAMA= A HUGE SMILE ON MY FACE!

Massan has recently joined the Macaframa crew and they posted this video of him bombing down a gnarly hill in SF where he just misses getting crushed by a shitty city bus.

His flow is sick and his lines are super clean. I can't wait till i see more! keep up the good work guys!

Massan from MACAFRAMA on Vimeo.

SAD, SAD Day

One of my most beloved bands have just announced sound news. Dead to me has just posted that Jack Dyrmple will not be on the new record because he has opted to spend more time with his new born son. Even though his actions are great for him and his family has absence will know leave a void that will be difficult to fill.



Good luck to Jack and his new son Jack. We will miss you!

My new WHIP!

Just picked up my new bike

Components:

Handmade Custom Torelli Corsa Pista Frame
All City Crank
Red Chris King Headset
Nitto Riser Bars
EAI Cog with Phil Wood Lock Ring
Torelli Stem with black Soma Seat

Custom Wheels built by Bicycle Revolutions
Black B43 laced to Red Phil Wood Hubs

Ladies and Gentleman...Mr. Frank Turner

For those of you who didn't get the visual from my poorly written description of the show here is a video. The video pretty much explains my words much better.

Frank Turner is South Philly!

Last night can only be described as epic. I was riding my bike over to the Titan House in South Philly and I was still in shock that Frank Turner was going to be playing a house show about 10 blocks from my house for FREE! For those of you who do not know Frank Turner, he is a folk/punk singer from England and is currently opening up for the Offspring, yes that Offspring.

Before I go any further I have to describe the weather which in an odd way made this night so memorable. Sunday was one of hottest days of the summer. And in this tiny house with no central air the heat made for a great atmosphere for a sweaty, sticky, and overall wild night.

As I made it to the house the empty PRRs and 40 oz beverages were already scattered around the living room and the sweat was already pouring from my face and seeping through my shirt. After 3 great opening sets by great local bands: The Ruins, Restorations, and Mezingers it was Mr. Frank Turners time.

He opened the set with "Worse things Happen at Sea" and from that point the house was a blaze with sing-alongs, stair diving, and hand clapping. As he played we sang and danced as if we were part of a 50 person band. Sweat continued to drip through our pours and with the bodies so closely packed together in this tiny living room made you appreciate every chord, every note and every word he screamed through the microphone. About half way through his one hour set you yelled "this is the craziest show I have ever played" and a second later added "And the hottest show, so I'm taking off my shirt and you guys should too!" And just like your parents giving you permission to finally do something you'd been wanting to do for hours everyone ripped there shirts off and the sing-alongs continued with no pretentiousness, no egos, no rockstars just a bunch of friends listening to a great musician playing great songs on an acoustic guitar.

I want to thank Mr. Frank Turner for taking a break from 16,000 people shows to play for 50 kids in philly who actually appreciate music. Lastly, I want thank John Murphy who was so kind with his house.

What a beautiful night!