Adventures in Tourism

Finger Gore

2006-08-18T23:51:00.000-05:00

Don't even ask! Cut myself. I was washing my dog's large glass waterbowl when it slipped outa my hands and shattered on the edge of the sink literally in between my hands. Sliced thru a small artery and sprayed blood on two walls, the sink, the clean dishes, the dirty dishes, the floor, the fridge, myself, and even on one of my cats (Maki) who happened to be walking through. All in about 5 seconds or less that it took me to get it wrapped into a towel. Looked like a murder scene from CSI. I have never seen so much of my blood and from my freakin' frettin' hand pinky for freaks sake! The finger is south of numb for the most part indicating nerve damage. I'm optimistic that it'll return but how much and how soon is hard to say. Ouch! On a positive and encouraging note, I missed the tendons and I didn't have to pick my pinky up off of the floor! I'm not sure I would have remembered to put it on ice if that had been the case. Thats just the kind of morning it was.

Texas

2006-08-18T23:38:00.000-05:00

Yo. Howdy. We're off to Texas for 10 days. We'll be seeing old friends, family, and downing some way cool tex-mex & BBQ. I heard today that the beers are giant. Sounds good to me 'cause I'm ready to vacate. I'll try to post along the way.

Studio Bopnique & Ajax Ray-O-Vac

2006-07-20T21:47:00.000-05:00

I was out at Anthony Resta's Studio Bopnique on Monday night. It is a spectacular multi-platinum & gold record awarded candy shop of a studio just West of Boston. Unfortunately, my camera battery died two photos in but this one came out kinda cool.

The session was for a 16-year old singer-songwriter named Danielle Ashley. She is very talented. Brought much rock to two songs from her upcoming debut album.

Anthony has many major label credits to his name including Duran Duran, Blondie, Elton John, Perry Ferrell, Sarah Maclachlan, Shawn Mullins, Guster, Dave Alpert and many more. Recording with him and Bopnique engineer Karyadi Sutedja is a thoroughly enjoyable and inspiring experience.

Thanks A and K Hope to see you again soon. Pray for fish!

Gary Goodlow

2006-07-15T15:46:00.000-05:00

Harpers on a cold, cold, lonesome Monday night in November 2005.

Meet Jay Rothschild...

2006-07-15T15:40:00.000-05:00

Though he may be hard to see, that is H. Jay Rothschild with the hat on. Astride the bar at Harpers ferry on an otherwise empty Monday night in November '05.

Wing Flap

2006-07-15T15:35:00.000-05:00

When I flap my wings, my arms start to disappear!

Ladies and Gents...Paul & Gary

2006-07-15T15:26:00.000-05:00

Here is Paul & Gary. Paul appears to be hard at work on the computer. Perhaps he's fiddling with Gary's sound. Gary has that look of..."Hmm...Well...Uhh...???

Mt. Baldy

2006-07-15T15:23:00.000-05:00

Rocking @ S.C.A.T.

Tom @ Polytone

2006-07-15T15:18:00.000-05:00

Here is Tom Royal just inside Polytone, our basement rehearsal & recording facility. Tom has his own nice home recording set-up. If he only had his trusty Tascam Porta-Studio Cassette 4-Track he'd be all set. Tom has posted some of his home recordings on his mySpace site.

Miso

2006-07-15T14:51:00.000-05:00

The 2nd love of my life...

But Dad??

2006-07-15T14:27:00.000-05:00

White Rock

2006-07-15T14:15:00.000-05:00

I've always loved this sign in Roxbury, MA. I think it was a soda factory once upon a time or something. A few years ago we found out that our then drummer had a lot of untold negative (read hostile) feelings toward us and our music. Funny that he never said anything about it? He posted to Craigslist advertising "Drummer seeks Non-Whiteboy Band." We were also in the midst of trying to find a second guitar player - also advertising on Craigslist. Before anything else, I saw his post. Did he think that we wouldn't look at something titled so sexy and provocative? Anyhow, after some b/s and the boot, Tom and I had a laugh and figured that this must be the kind of music we play.

My Woman...Kristen McLean

2006-07-15T14:10:00.000-05:00

My woman and the love of my life, Kristen Mclean. She has the magical ability to A) Set out to do something and B) Actually do it. She is currently involved in Childrens Publishing (books that is) and restoring a vintage 1964 Shasta 16SE Travel Trailer. Photos to come. Love you Kris!

Gig Tonight

2006-07-15T13:55:00.000-05:00

I've got a show tonight at TOAD in Cambridge, MA. I'll be playing six-string and backing up my friend Dave Alpert. As always, TOAD is free and I hear the A/C is working. It's an early show 8-10pm. Google TOAD Cambridge for direcciones.

Gables Pub

2006-07-15T13:32:00.000-05:00

A few years ago, 2002, to be exact, QUIT re-formed and did two weeks of shows. That was the last time we played together. This photo was taken by Mindy Hertzon (fotog exxxtraordinaire) at the Coral Gables Pub. Not long after this photo was taken, I began advertising for people to play with in an attempt to put a new band together...what became Adventures in Tourism.

Fay Wray

2006-07-15T13:28:00.000-05:00

Fay Wray were from Gainesville, FL. They put out two fine albums on the No Idea label.

The Enablers Punk Rock Music Band

2006-07-15T13:21:00.000-05:00

Meet Rob Coe. He currently resides in Orlando, FL. He is the OE (original Enabler). Whether he's plugged in to massive volume or strumming on a shitty acoustic make no mistake...you are hearing the real thing. To Thine Own Ruin Be True. He operates a rather infamous blog.

Who remembers the Kendall Cafe?

2006-07-15T13:19:00.000-05:00

1999 or 2000

Guitar & Records

2006-07-15T13:07:00.000-05:00

When I met Tom Royal he was living in sin in Brighton, MA. These are a few of Tom's records. The axe is his beloved 1966 Epiphone Sheraton. For the record, so to speak, Tom is no longer living in sin.

My once upon a hometown...Miami Beach, FL

2006-07-15T13:05:00.000-05:00

Los Flamencos

2006-07-15T13:02:00.000-05:00

Jacksonville, FL

2006-07-15T12:56:00.000-05:00

Ladies & Gents...Thomas Royal

2006-07-15T12:54:00.000-05:00

2006-07-15T12:51:00.000-05:00

Hawaii & Beat Up A Pillow

2006-07-15T12:48:00.000-05:00

Almost Famous

2006-07-15T12:43:00.000-05:00

Good Friends

2006-07-15T12:26:00.001-05:00