tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71020502012928079062009-07-10T11:16:32.761-04:00Rich Wilson - Bass ManRich Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09166902485325384840wilson4321@charter.netBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102050201292807906.post-66580882699504352212009-04-27T09:34:00.002-04:002009-04-27T09:34:57.922-04:00new hair style..<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SfW0c66UdpI/AAAAAAAAATM/Kt8JiMnhrvE/s1600-h/rwnewhair.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SfW0c66UdpI/AAAAAAAAATM/Kt8JiMnhrvE/s400/rwnewhair.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329364143006054034" border="0" /></a><br />looks good, feels good, whatcha think?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7102050201292807906-6658088269950435221?l=rwpmusic.blogspot.com'/></div>Rich Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09166902485325384840wilson4321@charter.net1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102050201292807906.post-44646121353499880202009-02-15T20:37:00.001-05:002009-02-15T20:37:36.069-05:00Nerd Parade Album Preview!<a href="http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=52386683">Nerd Parade -- "The Span of a Life" Teaser</a><br/><object width="425px" height="360px"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="movie" value="http://mediaservices.myspace.com/services/media/embed.aspx/m=52386683,t=1,mt=video"><embed src="http://mediaservices.myspace.com/services/media/embed.aspx/m=52386683,t=1,mt=video" width="425" height="360" allowfullscreen="true" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7102050201292807906-4464612135349988020?l=rwpmusic.blogspot.com'/></div>Rich Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09166902485325384840wilson4321@charter.net0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102050201292807906.post-12718204447503275822009-01-19T21:00:00.003-05:002009-01-19T21:08:19.761-05:00Asheville is a lovely place...<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SXUwiBced5I/AAAAAAAAASY/fTARYcImCew/s1600-h/asheville0001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SXUwiBced5I/AAAAAAAAASY/fTARYcImCew/s400/asheville0001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293190298105444242" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">(photo taken outside my hotel, in nearby Candler NC)</span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Nerd Parade and friends travelled to beautiful Asheville NC this past weekend. It was my first time there - it was a beautiful place indeed. Here's a quick rundown of the trip.<br /><br />- Depending on what set of directions you get - getting to Asheville can be anything from a relaxing drive, to a hair raising experience.<br /><br />- It was 6 degrees at the lowest of the cold early Saturday morning. Now the 30 - 40's here around Atlanta seems quite pleasant.<br /><br />- Nerd Parade played an energy packed set to a packed room at Stella Blue. We can't wait to come back to this town!<br /><br />- Kat's photos coming soon....<br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7102050201292807906-1271820444750327582?l=rwpmusic.blogspot.com'/></div>Rich Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09166902485325384840wilson4321@charter.net0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102050201292807906.post-17086692987765110862009-01-14T15:32:00.004-05:002009-01-14T15:55:45.312-05:00Man - there is alot of stuff going on..<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SW5M_faF5WI/AAAAAAAAASQ/SLxOy_y-O70/s1600-h/richis110.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SW5M_faF5WI/AAAAAAAAASQ/SLxOy_y-O70/s400/richis110.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291251265853318498" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" >(pictured above - Richie rocking the East Atlanta Icehouse w/ NP - by Kat - 1.10.09)</span><br /><br />--<br /><div style="text-align: left;">So it's been quite a while since I posted, only because there has been so darn much going on! I'm going to spare everyone the details of my holiday season, except to summarize that yes, it was merry - there was a fair share of relatives and stress - santa was pretty cool to me and folks in my house - and I am glad that it is over until next year!<br /><br />The busiest part of thing lately has been all the goings on in the world of NP. Here's a quick list of things that are going on - along with some juicy details...<br /><br />1 - Our new album that we've been working on for more than a year now, will be titled "The Span Of A Life" and will be released officially on March 1st!<br /><br />2 - We are embarking on a tour of just under 2 weeks, starting in February that will take us up the east coast and back, playing 10 shows in 12 days. Here are the ALMOST finalzied dates -<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">2.19 - Chapel Hill NC - Mansion 462<br />2.20 - Washington DC - Velvet Lounge<br />2.21 - Philadelphia PA - Doc Watson's Pub<br />2.22 - Brooklyn NY - Spike Hill<br />2.23 - TBA<br />2.25 - Wilmington DE - Mojo 13<br />2.26 - Richmond VA - Triple<br />2.28 - Asheville NC - Broadways<br />3.01 - Atlanta GA - The Five Spot (CD RELEASE PARTY!!!)<br />3.02 - Athens GA - Caledonia Lounge</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">3 - As you can see above - we will be holding our cd release show towards the end of our tour @ one of our favorite venues every - The Five Spot in Atlanta! Our best band friends Cinetrope will also perform in between a debut listening of the new record and a live performance by Nerd Parade.<br /><br />4 - This weekend - January 17th - Nerd Parade is playing the annual PopAsheville Festival in beautiful Asheville NC @ Stella Blue - 9:40pm!<br /><br />So - between finishing tracking for the album, mixing, booking the tour, having a job and a family, and doing everything else one needs to do in day to day life - it has been a crazy bunch of weeks since I last got to this here blog.<br /><br />I will try to be back next week with a report about Ashevile. And will try to go day to day when NP hits the road.<br /><br />Until then - ALL THE BEST!!!<br /></span></div></div><img src="file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Admin/Desktop/richis110.jpg" alt="" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7102050201292807906-1708669298776511086?l=rwpmusic.blogspot.com'/></div>Rich Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09166902485325384840wilson4321@charter.net0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102050201292807906.post-86203503182253378172008-12-06T14:54:00.001-05:002008-12-08T09:36:24.424-05:00My new pal, Caesar.He's a badass...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/STrbZCWfaLI/AAAAAAAAASI/j0EpNnJPvc0/s1600-h/richiecaesar.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/STrbZCWfaLI/AAAAAAAAASI/j0EpNnJPvc0/s400/richiecaesar.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276771136592373938" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7102050201292807906-8620350318225337817?l=rwpmusic.blogspot.com'/></div>Rich Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09166902485325384840wilson4321@charter.net0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102050201292807906.post-82760403419404154662008-12-02T10:17:00.002-05:002008-12-02T10:24:20.048-05:00Don't call it a comeback!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3037/2869577142_0f5d941c5f_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 598px; height: 462px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3037/2869577142_0f5d941c5f_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>So - Friday night's Nerd Parade show was totally amazing. It marked the return of Ms. Abby Wren to the lead vocal position in the band. We had gotten back together about a week previously, but had kept things kind of on the down low, and everyone sure was pleased to see the band returned to it's rightful condition. We played one of our most inspired live sets to date to a packed room. The love was certainly in the air. We are now looking forward to completing our album and doing some great shows : The Earl, PopAsehville, spring tour - it's going to be a great time to be in a band. I guess you could sum it all up by saying, "Yes, everything is right in the universe again.".<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">NP SETLIST - 11.28.08 - Nophest :</span><br /><br />the rockness monster<br />kenny rogers tune<br />a bird's song<br />we are not sleeping<br />yay, yeah, uh huh!<br />one million wooden arches<br />smedley<br />the devil of california<br />resolution day<br />span of a life<br />spies</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7102050201292807906-8276040341940415466?l=rwpmusic.blogspot.com'/></div>Rich Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09166902485325384840wilson4321@charter.net0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102050201292807906.post-43393782482853877882008-11-26T11:06:00.003-05:002008-11-26T11:22:01.937-05:00So yeah, It's been a bazillion years since I've posted =)<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >First and foremost - NOPHEST IS HERE!!!!</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SS10lOUVU3I/AAAAAAAAARU/0-Hhnge9b_M/s1600-h/nophest-785566.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SS10lOUVU3I/AAAAAAAAARU/0-Hhnge9b_M/s400/nophest-785566.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272998921568080754" border="0" /></a>That's right!! The fifth edition of our DIY music and art festival is kicking off this Friday - November 28th @ Wonder Root in Atlanta. Click on the poster above - it's got the address right on there. Check out the full schedule of performances at <a href="http://www.nophest.com">http://www.nophest.com</a> . The festival is kicking off on Friday with a showcase night for a bunch of Atlanta bands affiliated with "<a href="http://www.walktorunrecords.com">Walk To Run Records</a>". Tracey Anderson of Walk To Run also works as Manager for Nerd Parade, and is celebrating a birthday that night!!!! It's gonna be a good ass time. And yall better come out!!!<br /><br />Nerd Parade plays @ 10pm on Friday night, and you don't wanna miss what we have got in store for this show. Seriously, no matter how many times I've said this is going to be an important show - ect. ect. It probably applies to no show more than this one. Be there and be witness to the new future of Nerd Parade.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">In other news - NERD PARADE EAST COAST TOUR DATES!!!!</span></span><br /><br />- Here is our complete upcoming schedule - February tour dates listen below in <span style="font-weight: bold;">BOLD</span>.<br /><br />11.28 - Nophest 5.0<br />12.18 - Atlanta Ga @ The Earl w/ Blaming Tim & The Judies<br />01.08 - Decatur Ga @ Twain's<br />01.17 - Asheville Nc @ Stella Blue (popasheville festival)<br />01.30 / 31 - NP cd release - details TBA<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">02.19 - Chapel Hill Nc @ Mansion 462</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">02.20 - Washington Dc</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">02.21 - Philadelphia Pa</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">02.22 - New York Ny</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">02.23 - Boston Ma</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">02.24 - Hartford Ct</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">02.25 - Wilmington De</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">02.26 - Richmond Va</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">02.27 - Charlotte Nc</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">02.28 - Asheville Nc</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">03.01 - Athens Ga</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7102050201292807906-4339378248285387788?l=rwpmusic.blogspot.com'/></div>Rich Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09166902485325384840wilson4321@charter.net0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102050201292807906.post-23130814085266344192008-09-12T16:02:00.001-04:002008-09-12T16:03:14.813-04:00It is my duty to spread this video... ladies and gentlemen - "The Real John McCain"<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/GEtZlR3zp4c&rel=0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/GEtZlR3zp4c&rel=0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7102050201292807906-2313081408526634419?l=rwpmusic.blogspot.com'/></div>Rich Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09166902485325384840wilson4321@charter.net0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102050201292807906.post-27722018275708980762008-09-05T13:05:00.002-04:002008-09-05T13:08:32.426-04:00I don't mean to get political on ya but...this pretty much explains itself...<br /><br />but I don't want this person to be a gunshot or a heart attack away from the oval office...<br /><br />Be warned : animal lovers may find some of the footage in this video disturbing.<br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/iGPFPBmzRrQ&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/iGPFPBmzRrQ&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" height="344" width="425"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7102050201292807906-2772201827570898076?l=rwpmusic.blogspot.com'/></div>Rich Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09166902485325384840wilson4321@charter.net0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102050201292807906.post-72240562493436868952008-09-03T14:43:00.000-04:002008-09-03T14:44:12.661-04:00Nerd Parade live @ Smith's Olde Bar - Tix on sale now!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SVTdRA6Bv0I/SLrHCtMPUiI/AAAAAAAAAQw/3RXjXoHAFjY/s1600-h/smiths.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SVTdRA6Bv0I/SLrHCtMPUiI/AAAAAAAAAQw/3RXjXoHAFjY/s400/smiths.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240719965703590434" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />We've been invited by our friends at Smith's Olde Bar to put down our first ever "headlining" performance in their lovely music room. Tickets are on sale NOW. Just click the link below to order tickets for $8 in advance, the will cost $10 at the door.<br /></div><br />Here's the all the info on the show -<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wednesday Sept 24th</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Smith's Olde Bar</span><br />Atlanta GA<br />doors @ 8pm<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nerd Parade</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Bittersweets</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Steven Delopoulos</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">tickets can be purchased at :</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="body11Blue">Criminal Records</span><br /> 466 Moreland Ave NE<br /> Atlanta, GA 30307<br /> Website: <a href="http://www.criminal.com/" target="_blank">www.criminal.com</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="body11Blue">Decatur CD</span><br /> 356 West Ponce de Leon Ave.<br /> Atlanta, GA 30030<br /> Website: <a href="http://www.decaturcd.com/" target="_blank">www.decaturcd.com</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">OR YOU CAN :</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 52, 102); text-decoration: none;font-size:16;" ><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><a href="http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/1162.aspx"><span style="font-weight: bold;">BUY TICKETS ONLINE HERE</span></a></span><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7102050201292807906-7224056249343686895?l=rwpmusic.blogspot.com'/></div>Rich Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09166902485325384840wilson4321@charter.net0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102050201292807906.post-5647427591564196702008-09-03T14:27:00.003-04:002008-11-26T11:06:43.064-05:00So... we've got some catching up to do it would seem!!!So... I've been lazy about this whole blogging thing lately, but in my defense, it's been entirely due to decreased laziness in other areas of life. So... let's see.<br /><br />Nerd Parade has been through alot since my last NP related post... which saw us about to rock The Five Spot on July 18th - the show was rad, here's what it looked like =) Courtesy of some more lovely photos from Kat.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/2702225901_07a536e96d.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/2702225901_07a536e96d.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/2699522131_910b4f60f6.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/2699522131_910b4f60f6.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a>So... we returned to The Five Spot on August 10th!!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3195/2798090677_9b0a67294d.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3195/2798090677_9b0a67294d.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3128/2798088761_7e16ff3760.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3128/2798088761_7e16ff3760.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a>So - that was 2 more shows in the can =)<br /><br />After that things went kind of crazy, we took a little bit of time off as Randy bought and moved into a new house, managed to write a couple of brand new songs, had one singer leave and have welcomed another into the band, made some big management decisions, and booked a full slate of gigs for late September.... whew!!!<br /><br />thats all for now... see yall soon!!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7102050201292807906-564742759156419670?l=rwpmusic.blogspot.com'/></div>Rich Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09166902485325384840wilson4321@charter.net0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102050201292807906.post-28886215163506590582008-07-24T09:05:00.011-04:002008-12-09T13:57:08.129-05:002 Rush shows is 3 nights!!!!!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SIiFam_yloI/AAAAAAAAAME/MFn_kZC1pUs/s1600-h/DSCN09820030.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SIiFam_yloI/AAAAAAAAAME/MFn_kZC1pUs/s400/DSCN09820030.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226574059754657410" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" >(rush in alphretta)</span><br /></div><br />Greetings folks!!! Last weekend Kat and I went to see Rush in Charlotte with my NP band-mate / best buddy Randy, and then went with our little girl Jackie and NP drummer Chris on Tuesday. Not really sure what to say on this one here - I saw my most favorite band in the world play a 3 hour show twice in the span of 3 days. Rush is a band that never disappoints live. When I was young their music was the first music to really inspire me to want to learn to play and never settle for just "knowing how". They made me want to strive to be the best possible player that I could become, and Geddy Lee continues to amaze me every time I see them play. No one can really appreciate how talented the man is, or exactly how much he does within the course of a show until they've actually watched him in person. Still after all these years - totally awe-inspiring.<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"> ---CHARLOTTE NC---</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SIiBMX1xVDI/AAAAAAAAALk/f6nPIY8TJvI/s1600-h/IMG_0760.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SIiBMX1xVDI/AAAAAAAAALk/f6nPIY8TJvI/s400/IMG_0760.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226569417121420338" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" >(photo by Randy Garcia)</span><br /><br />The weekend started with a drive to Charlotte from Atlanta on Saturday. We had some nice, comfy hotel suites to relax a bit in upon our arrival. We then headed out and ate way too much seafood, which we worked off by bowling a couple of games at the local 10-pin alley - a good time was had by all.<br /><br />Sunday we had some Denny's breakfast and then got ready for the show. We ended up having totally amazing seats for this one. The band was great, although immortal drummer Neil Peart made a pretty obvious mistake during the band's opening number "Limelight" that seemed to motivate him pretty hard not to make anymore. Thus the man played with a bit of an angry look for most of the night. All in all - they killed it, and had the crowd roaring right from the start of the show. We capped it off with an intense run to Taco Bell, and headed back to the hotel for some sleep before an early Monday drive back to Atlanta.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">---Alpharetta Ga---</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SIh-UidVRrI/AAAAAAAAALc/e4QtRjCyGSE/s1600-h/DSCN09190001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SIh-UidVRrI/AAAAAAAAALc/e4QtRjCyGSE/s400/DSCN09190001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226566258875778738" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">(havin a beer on the lawn on Alpharetta 7.22.08)</span><br /><br /></span>This was supposed be Rush's last show supporting their 2007 album "Snakes & Arrows", which is amazing by the way if you've not heard it before. Anyhow - they ended up having to reschedule one more show after this one due to some nasty, stormy weather in Colorado last month.<br /><br />Coincidentally enough, the start of Monday's show was delayed nearly an hour due to some very nasty and severe thunderstorm activity. We had only grabbed lawn tickets for this show since we had seen them so well in Charlotte and back in June in Philly. The rain pretty much let up by show time except for a few sprinkles, and we made our way to a nice spot on the lawn to enjoy the show.<br /><br />Rush was even tighter on this night than Sunday - although Charlotte seemed like a more energetic performance due to the fact that the crowd was really way more behind the band and into the show throughout in Charlotte. The crowd was a little more tame in Alpharetta.<br /><br />So anyhow - that's probably all for me and Rush til sometime in late 09', maybe 2010 at the earliest. But they've left us all anticipating their next record and tour, knowing that they always deliver to the high standard that Rush, and their fans have come to count on.<br /><br />So to my heroes - Geddy, Alex, Neil....<br />Thanks guys - don't know where I'd be without you.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SIiF-NXUFCI/AAAAAAAAAMM/38bbID1EpZ8/s1600-h/DSCN10210054.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SIiF-NXUFCI/AAAAAAAAAMM/38bbID1EpZ8/s400/DSCN10210054.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226574671349290018" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SIiE7rX1GlI/AAAAAAAAAL0/CmD67BPnmaM/s1600-h/DSCN09720025.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SIiE7rX1GlI/AAAAAAAAAL0/CmD67BPnmaM/s400/DSCN09720025.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226573528353282642" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SIiFNlrXK_I/AAAAAAAAAL8/kviIi5lesUE/s1600-h/DSCN09470010.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SIiFNlrXK_I/AAAAAAAAAL8/kviIi5lesUE/s400/DSCN09470010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226573836062239730" border="0" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7102050201292807906-2888621516350659058?l=rwpmusic.blogspot.com'/></div>Rich Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09166902485325384840wilson4321@charter.net0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102050201292807906.post-83727199871518495652008-07-18T12:02:00.002-04:002008-12-09T13:57:08.425-05:00Tonight - Nerd Parade rocking @ The Five Spot<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SIC_O4TV-XI/AAAAAAAAALU/tsOA7TSxORU/s1600-h/l_01b042a4d4a349458d17ab91886856b8.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 420px; height: 542px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SIC_O4TV-XI/AAAAAAAAALU/tsOA7TSxORU/s400/l_01b042a4d4a349458d17ab91886856b8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224385830102366578" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7102050201292807906-8372719987151849565?l=rwpmusic.blogspot.com'/></div>Rich Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09166902485325384840wilson4321@charter.net0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102050201292807906.post-77885099630607693182008-07-10T10:18:00.005-04:002008-12-09T13:57:09.272-05:00NERD PARADE - LIVE TONIGHT!!! + Independence Day re-cap<span style=""><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SHYcZJK9C1I/AAAAAAAAAK8/mb7zgNlj24I/s1600-h/2651939768_00b9f2a885.jpg"><span style=""><img src="http://a938.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/34/l_85096478dfe7ac465b66183a02c15a11.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style=""><br /><br />To take a cue from the mighty "Spinal Tap" - Nerd Parade would like to hereby announce - "Tonight I'm gonna rock ya, tonight I'm gonna rock ya, tonight."<br /><br />Be there folks - Doors open at 8pm / show starts with Sunday Drivebye at 9pm / tickets are 8 bucks at the door.<br /></span><br /><span style="">--------------</span><br /><span style="">And as promised...<br /><br />On July 4th, instead of playing a gig (ended up getting canceled, ect. ect. ) we rocked out all hard at the Jacobus house out here in Gwinnett County. A whole bunch of cool folks were hanging out, and we played almost every single song we know. Here are some pics courtesy of, as always, the lovely Kat.<br /></span><br /><br /><span style=""><br /></span><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Admin/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg" alt="" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Admin/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.jpg" alt="" /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SHYcZJK9C1I/AAAAAAAAAK8/mb7zgNlj24I/s1600-h/2651939768_00b9f2a885.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SHYcZJK9C1I/AAAAAAAAAK8/mb7zgNlj24I/s400/2651939768_00b9f2a885.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221392036266838866" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SHYcweDV_SI/AAAAAAAAALE/Ip2-T-MjZg4/s1600-h/2651114017_cda3ab6181.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SHYcweDV_SI/AAAAAAAAALE/Ip2-T-MjZg4/s400/2651114017_cda3ab6181.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221392437009055010" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SHYc7F0trhI/AAAAAAAAALM/HNv8UNC0wn0/s1600-h/2651113913_6aa6eb1c91.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SHYc7F0trhI/AAAAAAAAALM/HNv8UNC0wn0/s400/2651113913_6aa6eb1c91.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221392619483803154" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7102050201292807906-7788509963060769318?l=rwpmusic.blogspot.com'/></div>Rich Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09166902485325384840wilson4321@charter.net0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102050201292807906.post-22487409233147194822008-06-20T10:12:00.008-04:002008-12-09T13:57:11.348-05:00Nerd Parade blows up Star Bar!!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SFu9sf01uqI/AAAAAAAAAK0/e-F56imKHIc/s1600-h/IMG_7483web.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SFu9sf01uqI/AAAAAAAAAK0/e-F56imKHIc/s400/IMG_7483web.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213969565766498978" border="0" /></a>This last Wednesday Nerd Parade headlined at the Star Bar, one of our favorite stages to rock in the ATL. We ended up playing a super energetic set that culminated in us getting called upon to extend our set into and encore, in front of awesome sized crowd, all of whom stuck around til the end our set at nearly 1AM. I would like to once again thank all of the NP fans, and the members of Standard 8 and Cinetrope for making this such an awesome event to be a part of. You can catch NP and Cinetrope together once again next month on July 18th @ the fabulous Five Spot, right down the street from Star Bar, also in L5P.<br /><br />Our next gig is @ Corndogorama on June 28th - come out and support. NP is gaining huge momentum and we want to share the success with everyone!! Below are a few more pics and the setlist from last week's show. Awesome pics were taken, as always, by the lovely and talented Kat.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" >Randy lays down some dope guitar...</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SFu8qp6_GkI/AAAAAAAAAKU/US9T3eZ6O_M/s1600-h/IMG_7635web.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SFu8qp6_GkI/AAAAAAAAAKU/US9T3eZ6O_M/s400/IMG_7635web.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213968434605267522" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" >Abby was feelin it all good...<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SFu8-UCeAgI/AAAAAAAAAKc/PJZZURm-8Nc/s1600-h/IMG_7471web.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SFu8-UCeAgI/AAAAAAAAAKc/PJZZURm-8Nc/s400/IMG_7471web.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213968772328456706" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Johnny Blaze has left the stage...</span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SFu9Odzpo1I/AAAAAAAAAKk/_ubKGlLO-EY/s1600-h/IMG_7556web.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SFu9Odzpo1I/AAAAAAAAAKk/_ubKGlLO-EY/s400/IMG_7556web.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213969049828565842" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" >Chris is making the beats happen...<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SFu9dB1XGlI/AAAAAAAAAKs/d4jHu1ROtRg/s1600-h/IMG_7532web.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SFu9dB1XGlI/AAAAAAAAAKs/d4jHu1ROtRg/s400/IMG_7532web.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213969300017584722" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" >The bassman cometh....<br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SFu7IjGBCUI/AAAAAAAAAKE/5H7JbYSRrd0/s1600-h/IMG_7621web.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SFu7IjGBCUI/AAAAAAAAAKE/5H7JbYSRrd0/s400/IMG_7621web.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213966749145303362" border="0" /></a>------------<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">NP Setlist 6.18.08 - Star Bar - ATL<br /><br />Circles<br />Yay! Yeah! Uh Huh!!<br />Kitten<br />Smedley<br />We Are Not Sleeping<br />A Bird's Song<br />The Devil Of California<br />Span Of A Life<br />Kenny Rogers Tune<br />Spies<br />One Million Wooden Arches</span><br /></div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7102050201292807906-2248740923314719482?l=rwpmusic.blogspot.com'/></div>Rich Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09166902485325384840wilson4321@charter.net2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102050201292807906.post-61694679225967597322008-06-19T10:54:00.006-04:002008-12-09T13:57:11.539-05:00On the road again....<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SFpzYau8NzI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/3w50WmlEfQA/s1600-h/phillyweb.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SFpzYau8NzI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/3w50WmlEfQA/s400/phillyweb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213606381965031218" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" >(photo - me driving into Philly Friday afternoon - by Kat)</span><br /></div><br /><br />Greetings!!<br /><br />So me and my wife just got done spending a week riding up and down the east coast to the tune of an estimated 1,800 or so miles in a rented Pontiac G6. For me to say that it was an awesome time would surely sell the whole experience short. So I'll just bust a quick rundown describing what I did, and then of course - provide the ever present Nerd Parade news & notes.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">We left on Thursday morning for a drive up to Raleigh NC where we'd be stopping over for the night and hanging out with some of very best and favorite friends. A good time was had by all, probably a little too good on my behalf with a 400 mile drive scheduled for the next morning, but I've gotten through much, much worse.<br /><br />Friday started kind of early - we managed to head out for Philly at about 7am. Even though I had the aforementioned "too much fun" the night before, the drive into Philadelphia is always one that goes by quickly for me. I think it's just because I get excited about visiting home and being with my family. Something I don't get to do very often. Kat and I spent Friday evening at my Mom's house - hanging out with my sister, brother-in-law, niece, and nephew. It was a truly relaxing and nice night. We were fed well with some charcoal grilled steaks in the back yard.<br /><br />Saturday had been set aside for us to go see our favorite band - Rush, in my hometown - Philly, with my dear Uncle Bobby. He is partially responsible for several of the things that I love about life - Rush, hockey, and he was probably the first person I ever saw play an electric bass - something that certainly stood out to me. Anyhow - it was a really incredible day - it was a dream come true for me and my Uncle, and on top of it all it must have been one of the 1 or 2 best shows that I've seen Rush put on - and it was my 10th time seeing them.<br /><br />Sunday, Father's Day - was a day that started off with the sound of loud hammering outside at about 7am =) So - needless to say, not enough sleep was gotten. Regardless of this we pressed on, and the rest of the day was filled with hanging with the family, me taking a long overdue visit to my Father's final resting place just outside of the city, and then spending the evening in the amazing presence of my Uncle Jim, Aunt Joanne and all of their awesome kids / my cousins.<br /><br />Monday we awoke and broke out back for Raleigh. Instead of the trip taking 7 hours as it did on the way up, it took 9 hours due to some serious driver fatigue and horrible accident induced traffic in our nation's capital.<br /><br />Tuesday - we went home....<br /><br />.... I'm still really tired.</span><br /><br />So - after all that I got home, pretty much went straight to a NP rehearsal, got some sleep and woke up Wednesday to get ready for a NP gig - more on that later today. Believe me, there's plenty to say about it.<br /><br />Well, thanks for reading.<br /><br />-rw<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7102050201292807906-6169467922596759732?l=rwpmusic.blogspot.com'/></div>Rich Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09166902485325384840wilson4321@charter.net0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102050201292807906.post-73227645121782938992008-06-09T23:32:00.004-04:002008-12-09T13:57:13.235-05:00upcoming Nerd Parade live shows.<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SE313ed1B-I/AAAAAAAAAJ0/bB-_mkPvGDc/s1600-h/IMG_7109wb.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SE313ed1B-I/AAAAAAAAAJ0/bB-_mkPvGDc/s400/IMG_7109wb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210090677357316066" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" >PHOTO - Richie rockin Tasty World on 6.7.08</span><br /></div><br />NERD PARADE SUMMER 2008 LIVE SHOWS :<br /><br />Wednesday June 18th @ Star Bar<br />Atlanta GA<br />performing with Standard 8 & Cinetrope<br /><br />Saturday June 28th @ Lenny's Bar - <a href="http://www.corndogorama.com/">CORNDOGORAMA</a><br />Atlanta GA<br />NP plays at 4pm sharp on the inside main stage!!!<br /><br />Thursday July 10th @ Vinyl<br />Atlanta GA<br />opening for Calamity Magnet<br /><br />Friday July 18th @ The Five Spot<br />Atlanta GA<br />performing with The Hellblinki Sextet (Asheville)<br /><br />September 20th 0r 21st (TBA) @ Lenny's Bar<br />Atlanta GA<br />appearing as part of the 2008 <a href="http://www.myspace.com/rockgoddessfestival">Rock Goddess Festival (for Peace)</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7102050201292807906-7322764512178293899?l=rwpmusic.blogspot.com'/></div>Rich Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09166902485325384840wilson4321@charter.net0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102050201292807906.post-40893561630934314372008-06-09T23:23:00.003-04:002008-12-09T13:57:13.878-05:00Nerd Parade sweats it out in Athensthe band -<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SE3z8d_7-II/AAAAAAAAAJk/A-FLLajA6Do/s1600-h/IMG_7057wb.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SE3z8d_7-II/AAAAAAAAAJk/A-FLLajA6Do/s400/IMG_7057wb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210088564108032130" border="0" /></a><br />the bass man -<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SE30OuRn9FI/AAAAAAAAAJs/ZdMhkHEHcUo/s1600-h/IMG_7060wb.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SE30OuRn9FI/AAAAAAAAAJs/ZdMhkHEHcUo/s400/IMG_7060wb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210088877714830418" border="0" /></a>the show -<br /><br />so... it was 90 plus degrees in the beautiful city of Athens on Saturday, where the Nerd Parade made it's first performance at the esteemed music room "Tasty World", and it's general debut in the city of Athens. It was, in my opinion the hottest Nerd Parade show in terms of temperature of all time. I actually suffered some serious heat exhaustion effects after the show. We did however press on, and seemed to impress the fine people of Athens who came out to see us play. It was our first show back on the stage since 4.22 @ Smtih's in the ATL - and they only figure to get more spectacular from here!!!!<br />-------------------<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">NP Setlist - 6.7.08 - Athens<br /><br />span of a life<br />in circles<br />kitten<br />smedley<br />we are not sleeping<br />a bird's song<br />the devil of california<br />kenny rogers tune<br />yay, yeah, uh huh!<br />spies<br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7102050201292807906-4089356163093431437?l=rwpmusic.blogspot.com'/></div>Rich Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09166902485325384840wilson4321@charter.net0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102050201292807906.post-55594242456430065362008-06-02T11:07:00.007-04:002008-12-09T13:57:14.092-05:00Hello there. Long time, no see eh??? - Plus : Nerd Parade summer show schedule and other updates.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SEQMzAAJQ4I/AAAAAAAAAJc/KmU2t39xq34/s1600-h/nerdsatnophest08.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SEQMzAAJQ4I/AAAAAAAAAJc/KmU2t39xq34/s400/nerdsatnophest08.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207301139460604802" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">(photo : NP @ Nophest 4.19, by Kat)</span><br /><br />So, it's been a while since I last blogged. But in my defense - I use this space as a place for me to keep a journal of my musical life, which recently has been on the down-low. We are however, and by we I mean Nerd Parade, about to kick things back into high gear.<br /><br />The last month was expected to be a slower one for us. Several band members did a little travelling and vacationing, some new progress was made on the 2nd NP album - still due out sometime this summer, and we all had a chance to recharge our collective batteries. We will now gear up for a nice string of live performances that is shaping up to be pretty exciting. Here's everything that I know so far. If I find out anything else - you will be the first to know =)<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >Saturday June 7th - Athens GA @ Tasty World</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">(np makes its long awaited Athens debut on a Saturday night in one of the city's finest music rooms - all with the proceeds going to the Athens Canine Rescue - pretty awesome!!)</span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >Wednesday June 18th - Atlanta GA @ Star Bar</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">(our second visit to the Star Bar finds us playing with our old pals Cinetrope - always fun.)</span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >Saturday June 28th - Atlanta GA @ Lenny's Bar - CORNDOGORAMA</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">(we make our first appearance at one of Atlanta's signature music festivals - we will playing Saturday afternoon at 4pm.)</span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >Friday July 4th - Duluth GA @ Sweetwater Live</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">(come celebrate America's birthday at this special 4th of July show - all profits are being donated to Gwinnett County's own </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.carl.petfinder.com/">Companion Animal Rescue League</a><span style="font-style: italic;">)</span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >Thursday July 11th - Atlanta GA @ Vinyl</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">(the first time we played here it was awesome - we can't wait to return. we are playing with "Calamity Magnet" featuring singer / songwriter Sara Radle from the band "The Rentals".)</span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >Friday July 18th - Atlanta GA @ The Five Spot</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">(we return to what is quickly become one of NP's homes in Atlanta for our first weekend headline show. Expect to hear a longer set =) Also appearing are The Hellblinki Sextet (Asheville) & one other band TBA.)</span></span><br /><br />- so there ya have it =)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7102050201292807906-5559424245643006536?l=rwpmusic.blogspot.com'/></div>Rich Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09166902485325384840wilson4321@charter.net0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102050201292807906.post-10626111513867214552008-04-14T12:15:00.006-04:002008-12-09T13:57:15.806-05:00Nerd Parade throws the ---- down at Vinyl!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SAOGoTUzxNI/AAAAAAAAAJU/BCH3wCgzmMI/s1600-h/rwjb.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/SAOGoTUzxNI/AAAAAAAAAJU/BCH3wCgzmMI/s400/rwjb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189139222601385170" border="0" /></a><br /><br />So, the pattern of NP shows just coming across very well and being received very well continued last Friday in Atlanta, @ Vinyl. We were invited by the show headliner - "Fishhawk" to play first on a 3 band bill and it turned out to be a great time. There was nice sized very appreciative crowd that continued to grow in size as our set went on. We met a lot of nice new fans and friends and are looking into going back and performing there again sometime in the future.<br /><br />DON'T FORGET - NOPHEST IS THIS WEEKEND!!!!!<br />- <a href="http://www.nophest.com/">www.nophest.com</a> - go check it out - 50+ musical acts, art. shows, movies, video games, beer - I mean, who offers all of that in the same place?? really??<br /><br />And lastly, as always - check here on the blog for the upcoming schedule over there to the right hand side here.. and in some of the previous posts below.<br /><br />Til next time yall....<br /><br />-------------<br /><span style="font-size:78%;">NP setlist 04.11.08<br /><br />in circles<br />wide asleep<br />we are not sleeping<br />the devil of california<br />yay, yeah, uh huh<br />smedley<br />a bird's song<br />one million wooden arches<br />kenny rogers tune<br />spies</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7102050201292807906-1062611151386721455?l=rwpmusic.blogspot.com'/></div>Rich Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09166902485325384840wilson4321@charter.net0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102050201292807906.post-68307920359329340552008-03-31T11:25:00.004-04:002008-12-09T13:57:16.167-05:00Nerd Parade @ Sweetwater review / March re-cap / Nophest details<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/R_EDS0MNQkI/AAAAAAAAAI8/1GuMueHxhWk/s1600-h/IMG_6014.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/R_EDS0MNQkI/AAAAAAAAAI8/1GuMueHxhWk/s400/IMG_6014.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5183928267862524482" border="0" /></a>So - Nerd Parade closed out the month of March by absolutely obliterating the stage @ Sweetwater Live in Duluth. The show marked a one-off return of O.G. NP member "Johnny Blaze" - it was a pleasure sharing the stage with him again, and he brought a ton of energy and added alot to the overall perfromance - thanks Johnny - GOOD JOB!!! We received a ton of appreciation from those in attendance and made a lot of new friends and fans throughout the evening - THANKS!!!<br /><br />What stands out most of all to me is how darn well the band has been playing lately. I really can't think of show we've done that I wasn't almost totally pleased with happening since before the holiday season last year - pretty much from Nophest on forward.<br /><br />Speaking of Nophest.... Head on over to <a href="http://www.nophest.com/">www.nophest.com</a>. Details about location, the full schedule, and pre-sale ticket information are now available. Nerd Parade is appearing during this spring's installment on Saturday, April 19 @ 10pm. Appearing on the same even will be Envie, Swank Sinatra, Cassavettes, and Trial By Fire.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/R_EJ_EMNQlI/AAAAAAAAAJE/ieAvs3iNCzA/s1600-h/420_2008_poster_sm-708170.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/R_EJ_EMNQlI/AAAAAAAAAJE/ieAvs3iNCzA/s400/420_2008_poster_sm-708170.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5183935625141502546" border="0" /></a>After Nophest - NP is heading out for a short jaunt to the Carolinas and Washington D.C. to perform. After that, we're going to take some time off to finish recording our next record. So come on out and see us while you can.<br />-------------<br /><span style="font-size:78%;">NP setlist - 03.29.08<br /><br />in circles<br />kenny rogers tune<br />we are not sleeping<br />one million wooden arches<br />wide asleep<br />yay, yeah, uh huh<br />outside<br />a bird's song<br />the devil of california<br />smedley<br />spies</span><br /><br />-------------<br />UPCOMING NP SHOWS<br />-------------<br />04.11 - Atlanta GA @ Vinyl<br />04.19 - Atlanta GA @ Nophest (www.nophest.com)<br />04.22 - Atlanta GA @ Smith's Olde Bar<br />05.01 - Atlanta GA @ Smith's Olde Bar (500 songs for kids)<br />05.09 - Raleigh / Chapel Hill NC @ TBA<br />05.10 - Washington D.C. @ The Velvet Lounge<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7102050201292807906-6830792035932934055?l=rwpmusic.blogspot.com'/></div>Rich Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09166902485325384840wilson4321@charter.net0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102050201292807906.post-33548887708915238832008-03-19T10:08:00.005-04:002008-12-09T13:57:16.371-05:00The weekend starts on Thursday this week yall - Nerd Parade returns to The Five Spot tomorrow<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/R-Eema7IRTI/AAAAAAAAAI0/9ECwAVUjDMQ/s1600-h/march20flyer.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/R-Eema7IRTI/AAAAAAAAAI0/9ECwAVUjDMQ/s400/march20flyer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179454691863971122" border="0" /></a>Yes indeed, an awesome show is all set to go down tomorrow night at one of our favorite - if not our very favorite place to play in Atlanta - The Five Spot. Couple that with playing with one of our favorite bands to play with - Cinetrope, and we've got all the makings of a wonderful evening of fun and music. This will also be our last show in the city of Atlanta until April11th, more on that next week.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7102050201292807906-3354888770891523883?l=rwpmusic.blogspot.com'/></div>Rich Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09166902485325384840wilson4321@charter.net0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102050201292807906.post-65976461026117563122008-03-17T22:34:00.009-04:002008-12-09T13:57:16.714-05:00Nerd Parade gig review - 03.15.08 - Drunken Unicorn<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/R98rIK7IRRI/AAAAAAAAAIg/NOanFaHzzBQ/s1600-h/IMG_5698a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/R98rIK7IRRI/AAAAAAAAAIg/NOanFaHzzBQ/s400/IMG_5698a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178905515870668050" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">(<span style="font-size:78%;">photo = NP outside the D.U. after the show - by Kat)</span></span><br /><br />This last Saturday Nerd Parade made it's first ever perfromance at The Drunken Unicorn in Atlanta. It's a room we've wanted to rock for some time now, and it was worth the wait. Within 24 hours of tornadoes rocking downtown ATL - a nice sized gathering of music lovers came out and enjoyed strong sets by every band that was there. Swank Sinatra played an exceptionally tight and enjoyable set - after which time NP took the stage and delivered one of our most high-energy performances to date. The show featured a lot of the material from our upcoming studio LP, some cool renditions of songs from "A Delicate Bashing" that have not been getting enough play time lately and were great to play again (resolution day, ect..), and an awesome guitar and bass solo trade-off between Randy and I during "Spies" to close out the night. I do believe the band sounds better right now, with this line-up, and the momentum we're building now - than we ever have. And most importantly - its a group that is a pleasure to work, perform, and hang out with. A big shout out to some of the folks that came out - NP veteran Johnny Blaze, members of Cinetrope (catch us with them @ the 5 spot on Thursday - more on that tomorrow), and as always - the boys from Swank for hanging around and partying after the show. We are developing our own really awesome scene with some great bands that are great friends around here. Anyhow - like I said before - more on the next gig tomorrow. Yall take care now.<br />-------------------------<br /><span style="font-size:78%;">NP setlist - 03.15.08 - The Drunken Unicorn<br /><br />yay, yeah, uh huh!<br />resolution day<br />kenny rogers tune<br />in circles<br />span of a life<br />a bird's song<br />smedley<br />we are not sleeping<br />spies<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/R98qjq7IRQI/AAAAAAAAAIY/Ei2SZ_47Iyg/s1600-h/IMG_5698a.jpg"><br /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7102050201292807906-6597646102611756312?l=rwpmusic.blogspot.com'/></div>Rich Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09166902485325384840wilson4321@charter.net0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102050201292807906.post-81848731320214572212008-03-13T09:12:00.006-04:002008-12-09T13:57:16.950-05:00Nerd Parade rocks Parkgrounds - show schedule updated.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/R9kofnTkcCI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/nc-VVAcpTm8/s1600-h/richiepg08.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 383px; height: 254px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nF9-XULZBh8/R9kofnTkcCI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/nc-VVAcpTm8/s400/richiepg08.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177213770231214114" border="0" /></a><br />Nerd Parade rocked the house at Parkgrounds, our favorite little coffee shop spot last Saturday. Swank Sinatra was hysterical as always. Look below for more upcoming NP dates - including more with Swank.<br /><br />Our set was our longest, most epic set (with no breaks) ever. We 15 songs - balanced well between our first record and songs from the new one we're working on now. This show also marked the first "proper" p08erformance of the "A Delicate Bashing" favorite (of both band and listeners alike) - "Resolution Day" since 08.03.07, last summer at The Five Spot. It had previously been impossible to play, due to the lack of a keyboard or computer in the lineup. However, that has all changed with addition of Jon Bonus, our new keyboard guy. Jon, or J-Bone as we call him - is a heck of a nice guy and is doing a great job of sliding right into his new role with our band. I'm hoping that we've finally re-solidified our 5 person lineup for good.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">NP setlist - 03.08.08 - Parkgrounds - Atlanta Ga<br /><br />wide asleep<br />kenny rogers tune<br />resolution day<br />yay, yeah, uh huh!<br />in circles<br />span of a life<br />a bird's song<br />outside<br />smedley<br />we are not sleeping<br />one million wooden arches<br />daylight savings time<br />kitten the devil of california<br />spies</span><br />-------------------<br />UPCOMING NP SHOWS<br /><br />sat 03.15 - Atlanta Ga @ Drunken Unicorn w/ Swank Sinatra & Trial By Fire<br />thu 03.20 Atlanta Ga @ The Five Spot w/ Cinetrope & A Fight To The Death<br />sat 03.29 - Duluth Ga @ Sweetwater B&G w/ Swank Sinatra<br />fri 04.11 - Atlanta Ga @ Vinyl w/ Fishhawk<br />sat 04.19 - Atlanta Ga @ Parkgrounds - Nophest 4 & 20 - w/ Swank Sinatra, Cassavettes, more<br />tue 04.22 - Atlanta Ga @ Smith's Olde Bar w/ Cloud Cult & The Forms<br />fri 05.09 - Raleigh / Chapel Hill NC @ TBA<br />sat 05.10 - Washington DC @ The Velvet Lounge w/ New York Times<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7102050201292807906-8184873132021457221?l=rwpmusic.blogspot.com'/></div>Rich Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09166902485325384840wilson4321@charter.net1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102050201292807906.post-24670648618929565312008-03-06T12:27:00.000-05:002008-03-06T12:28:08.986-05:00you have been warned<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/g_7ktf3--A8"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/g_7ktf3--A8" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7102050201292807906-2467064861892956531?l=rwpmusic.blogspot.com'/></div>Rich Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09166902485325384840wilson4321@charter.net0