Saturday, June 03, 2006

Fatherhood, Rock and Roll, and 26 seconds.

I used to be the drummer of a half-decent band. We played loud rock and roll, had three guitars, and permanently damaged the hearing in both of my ears. We played in NYC, Jersey, and Philly. Our little vinyl singles made the playlists of several dozen college radio stations around the country. It was fun as hell, and I still miss it.

Click here for 26 seconds of my life in 1993.

I left that band in 1995 to pursue a career, get married, have kids, and, of course, start a blog. I've played out a few times since then at the C-note in Manhattan, but never anything approaching the regular kind of situation like I had in the 90's.

My compromise goal has been to find a bunch of dads who want to play, but don't have the time. We'd get together to rehearse when possible, play out whenever we could, and basically have fun and not give a shit.

It appears that my goal is being met. Starting this summer, a few dads and I are going to start practicing together... and likely taking stuff back to our respective suburban enclaves to practice in between meetings. I'm so psyched.

If we ever record anything (ha!), I promise to post it here. And I apologize for that in advance.

Love to all. Even you, the bleary eyed lady who couldn't stay awake during the school play.

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

I just have to say that I absolutely fucking LOVE the way you end each post "Love to all. Even...". Even if your blog wasn't actually interesting, I would check back for that!

Rich | Championable said...

Dude. Thanks!

shqipo said...

That's pretty cool piece, even though it's short, RPS ;-)

The Histrionics of a Fat Housewife said...

Ah, what I wouldn't give for just 26 seconds of cool. Sounds like a fun summer.

ITS said...

Them drums are arockin' boy

Callisto said...

Coooool Rich, hope this dads thing works out!

Anonymous said...

You guys got a name yet?

Something like Satan's Landscapers, or Steel Banana?

I'm joking, of course. Sounds like fun, man. Good luck with it.

The Imaginary Diva said...

Hey,let us know when you have your new single out

Anonymous said...

Sounds awesome - can I be a groupie?

Anonymous said...

do you know how many people are like that??????

I knew a judge who use to turn up with his sax and play with a bunch of dad's whenever he could. A lot of us try to catch live music whenever and support the folks who are out there!

Good luck! : )

Donna said...

Rock on Daddy-o! That is definitely cool! Have fun with it! :)

Lisa said...

I'm impressed!! When The Daddy's make it big, don't forget us little peeps, m'kay? ;-)

shqipo said...

I'm interested - how can we make this work long distance? I used to sing in a rock band :)

Rich | Championable said...

Hey, Shqipo, you know The Postal Service was written and recorded long distance. And the Grateful Dead wrote an entire album via the mail.

FYI.

shqipo said...

Hm... no, I didn't know that. but thanks! It gives me hope!

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