The changing times
Posted February 25, 2006
Well, let me weigh in with the idea that indie band promotion has changed a great deal in the last say, 5 years. I went to a show on Feb. 18th that featured two of my favorites, Anberlin and Emery, along with a currently "Huge band" by the name of Hawthorne Heights. I saw this show in Tulsa at the historic Cain's ballroom(awesome venue, we've played in Tulsa just not at Cain's). None the less, I'm listening to Anberlin completely blow the crowd away with
"Time and Confusion" and I turn to Joey and Stephen and say, "Without Purevolume.com and Myspace.com these bands wouldn't be playing at this venue. Not only that, but thanks to these sites and the way the internet in general has shaped the promotion of music I might not even be at this show, or be an Anberlin, Emery, and Hawthorne Heights fan in the first place." With that said, it was an unreal show with a great turn out and well worth the 120 mile drive and my my how things have changed since the Garageband.com days or if you can remember Farmclub.com, yikes.
Anyway, we as a band are doing well from where I sit. Our newest demo is back from master and it's simply the best stuff we've ever done. The summer Extreme Tour stint is taking shape, and let me say, the Extreme Tour is so great and God works through that ministry in many ways. On a personal note, Ross(former bassist-the greatest 6th grade teacher ever) is getting married in May, I'm getting married in June-tentatively, and Andy is getting married in July, so all in all this is going to be a busy summer, but by far the most rewarding summer to date. Keep checking back for the new tracks, you won't be let down.
Much love and God Bless, Jack from 8th Plague
