PureVolume

Around the Writer's Block has officially been released. It was a Thursday release, which is a little unorthodox, but very functional (in a pragmatic sort of way). The release show was sweet. I only wish I had told more people about it, as several seemed disappointed that they were not aware it was happening. To you, I apologize. To the others, thanks for coming!

For me, the hardest crowd to play in front of is the one made of those whom I respect and love. I can play in front of strangers with no concern because ultimately their opinions mean about as much to me as a 5-point homework assignment in the grand scale of life. However, the people I love, they have the ability to build me up or tear me down easier than anyone. It's a very vulnerable position. Allowing others to validate my art (whether or not that should happen, that's another discussion altogether), waiting to earn credibility, is a scary thing.

So here I am. I'm still the same guy with the same heart, thoughts, problems and joys. Only now I have 430 CDs in boxes in my room that I need to distribute. I feel like I have officially joined the indie community. I hope there's a welcoming committee. I fear that if there is, they come bearing more debt. Oh, the benefits of living in community.

That's probably enough for now. I'm headed to bed so that tomorrow can be more than today.

Love with all of your heart,

dan