Hey kiddos:
We’re rocking the Black Cat next Monday. If you haven’t already, go ahead and BUY YR TIX!
We’re playing The Loft on Thursday. It’ll be eerie and spectacular. There will be a costume contest, so feel free to wear your craziest outfits. This year you get two nights in a row where you’re allowed to look ridiculous.
Here’s a creepy video from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs for you:
Anyone else ready for this election to be over? I mean, it’s been really exciting, sure, but I’m ready for a new start. If you’re still on the fence and looking for some unbiased last-minute info, or if you just want to cut through the latest media hype, be sure and check out FactCheck and OnTheIssues. Both are non-partisan powerhouses.
We played an Obama thing on campus last Saturday, and it was a very good time. Thanks to everyone who came out. We’ve got a couple shows coming up, as you can tell by looking to your right or checking myspace. We’re nearing completion on the album–we’re hoping to get it done in November? I’m not running for office, so I won’t make any promises, but next month is looking good.
On an entirely unrelated note, the new Ryan Adams record comes out next week. I’m pretty stoked.
After some brief server trouble, tereutereu.com is back in action! Good timing too. We’ve got more shows for you, and they’re all exciting. As previously announced, this Saturday we’ll be playing with Blackstrap and Paul Michel in Ball Circle at UMW around 5:00 PM. It’s totally free, what more do you want???
Next up is an October 30th (18+) pre-Halloween show at The Loft. We’re playing with our buds Junk Science and the brand new F’burg rock outfit, Sweet Old Etcetera. There will be an optional costume contest for those of you awesome enough to dress like something ridiculous. Please surprise me with something outrageous.
November should bring some hip shows too, but more on that later. For now, just take a gander at this photo from our FAA II set. Yes, that is Jeremy from Junk Science on sax and Luca playing a home-made electric melodica. Good times:
(thanks to Klea for the photo!)
If you haven’t yet, it’s time you found out. In just under two weeks, a mythical monster will be ravaging our fair town–tearing it to bits with pure sonic ferocity. I’m not talking about your average, run-of-the-mill monster either, I’m talking about the legendary rock behemoth known only as Birdmonster. That’s right, in celebration of FAA’s two year anniversary (woo!), we’ll be rocking out with the Birdmonster and our buds in Carlos I’m Pregnant. We’re so stoked about this show that we’re hosting it at the Wounded Bookshop one last time. If you recall, the Bookshop hosted some of the raddest shows in Fredericksburg over the past two years, including Birdmonster’s F’burg debut. It all goes down on Friday, October 3rd at 7:00 PM, so mark your calendar. Tickets are on sale now, and they’re already going fast.
Here’s a preview of what’s to come:
This Saturday = NYC
Here’s the rundown: Pianos is hosting an awesome mini-festival of sorts with lots of rad bands. We’re excited to be one of them. The whole jam starts around 8:00 PM, and we take the stage at 9:00 PM. It costs ten bucks, and the show will probably go on way past midnight. Creaky Boards (whose hilarious tongue-in-cheek Coldplay accusations caused quite a stir) and Drink Up Buttercup will also be rocking out. HERE are the official details.
And what about all you non-New Yorkers?
Well, if you’re in DC, our pals in Carlos, I’m Pregnant are playing the Black Cat this very evening. Those kids work hard and make some damn fine music. They’re opening for Japanese Action Comic Punk Band, Peelander-Z (their music is as ridiculous as you would expect). Go see them!
If you’re in Fredericksburg, there’s an independent film festival called RIFF going on Thursday through Sunday. I hear it’s the place to be, and considering there really aren’t that many “places to be” in F’burg, you just might want to go. You get serious karma points for supporting local artistic endeavors (for even more points, go to these shows and read these stories).
Otherwise, rest easy knowing we’re playing more shows in October… aka Rocktober. (Or Choptober, if you ask Jordan of CIMP).
As we are a rock band, we naturally get to play with a lot of other rock bands. It’s just how things work. Some of the bands we play with are less than memorable, others are totally awesome. I’m pretty sure you like awesome bands, so I’m going to help you out. Get ready for this: I’ve just posted videos of other bands for you to watch. Crazy I know, but totally worth it. This is nowhere near thorough, but here is a smattering of especially delicious footage from bands we’ve played with:
Ra Ra Riot — I can’t get enough of their new album.
Medications — The lead singer of this band is currently producing our full-length.
Jukebox The Ghost — Their new video was produced by our photographer Shervin.
You like?
So, last week pretty much ruled. This week has been nice, but here’s what it’s missing:
3. The DNC — Other people have sports. I have the national convention. Truthfully, it was the first time I’d ever followed one, but I really enjoyed it. The RNC? I mean, I guess Palin did alright or whatever, but after all that’s happened over the last eight years, I don’t think I buy it…
2. The Loft — Folks came out in droves to the show last Thursday (probably because of Brandon’s awesome poster-making abilities), including a good number of my coworkers. Thanks everybody!
1. Cake — My sister’s birthday was last week, and I convinced Ross’ mom, an unbelievable pastry chef, to make a cake for her party. The band all went down to my parents’ house, hung out with family and friends, played bluegrass, and ate unspeakably delicious cake. It was absolutely glorious.
So what is there to look forward to now? Well, we’re playing in NYC on Saturday the 20th at Pianos. I think there are going to be a whole bunch of other bands playing, and it’s some kind of benefit–we’ll have more details soon. If you live in the big city, come rock with us.
(yeah, like MJ!)
Come see us play with Prabir this week, and your face will be rocked off. Seriously, you’ll have to sign a release waiver at the door. He and his band put on one of the tightest rock and roll sets around, and their sideburns alone will probably destroy you. I’ve started growing some burns myself just to level the playing field a bit.
We’re particularly excited about this week because UMW is back in session and we want to see all you Mary Wash kids at the show. The band graduated from F’burg’s finest, and we make a concerted effort to convince The Loft to host 18+ shows so college kids can actually get in the door. The show is on Thursday, but on Wednesday you can stop by Club Carnival on campus, and there just might be some (free!) Tereu Tereu swag waiting for you.
Freshman: This is most likely your first chance to attend a Fredericksburg rock show–don’t miss out! It’s an easy walk from campus: From College Avenue, take a left on William Street, walk about ten blocks and turn left on Princess Anne. The Loft is on your immediate right, next to the construction. Grab whoever is in the lobby of your dorm and head on down!
