We played a really fun show last night. With the crunch of finals, it was a welcome break from the lock of routine. Check out 10 Paces, Fire. They're from Milwaukee, they also played last night, and they totally completely killed it. We have a show on the 8th at the Fireside Bowl. I'll post more as the date draws nearer.

On Friday, I played drums on two tracks for my friend Gilbe. That should be out soon, I hope. It was a really fun session and I'm glad I got the opportunity to be a part of it.

One final note: This Friday, I'll be playing drums with Julian Bell on the main stage at Columbia College's MANIFEST. It's free and there's tons of stuff going on all day, so make sure you check it out!

Finished guitars for the new EP yesterday and I couldn't be happier with how they sound. Options the Band is playing on Sunday at the Ace Bar, which should be fun. Then we're not playing till May 8th at the Fireside Bowl, and after that, who knows? Been hard at work at Space Jam - we're working on a really exciting project that will hopefully see the light of day in a couple months.

It's been a busy week. On Monday, I tracked drums, bass, and scratch vocals for a new EP. It's 4 songs and I'm really really really excited about it. This morning, I tracked drums for a song my friend Michael Byrnes and I wrote. I'm really tired. They'll be listenable soon.

Shows: 4/19, 4/20

Tomorrow, I'll be playing a solo set chock full of new songs at Subterranean! Show starts at 8, and you can get tickets here: http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=4462385

Friday, I'll be playing drums in Guillemet at the Underground Lounge. Info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/286660481405658/

Hope to see you there!

optionstheband.com

So I tried blogspot, and I liked it, but it wasn't enough. Then I tried tumblr and wasn't into it at all. Then I tried blogspot again, but still wanted more, so I figured it was time to get my very own domain name. I will be updating optionstheband.com as often as possible with everything related to Options and other bands I'm in. Thank you for checking out my page. You rule.

Lots and lots of shows are coming up this month and next month, so keep your eyes out and mark your calenders!

Two shows this week

We're playing two awesome shows this week with two totally different sets!

Thursday: at the Underground Lounge (21+) w/ Freudian Slip, Wally Dogger, and Hidden Hospitals

https://www.facebook.com/events/259999874068206

Friday: at the Conway Center (1104 S. Wabash - all ages) w/ They Face Reaction and Saline

https://www.facebook.com/events/298164553587435/

These will be our first proper shows with new live member Mike Walker. Check out his music here: http://youmeandthepeoplemusic.bandcamp.com