Concert Post 6: 02-13-10 Subatomic @ Cheapshots Stoughton WI THE LOST BLOG POST

Lost blog post from the lost blogger.  Much like a Doobie Brothers song from the 70's that just keeps playing in your ear... hell much like the Doobie Brothers who are still on tour (really? AWESOME) this blog just keeps you runnin.  I've been running to say the least, but much like last time, I vow to catch up.  It's summer and I'm in shape dammit.

On this night, I was asked to guitar tech for my buddy Brian Moll, and as part of my "tech duties" I was to bring a didj along with me.  The place was filled to capacity for a show in which the mighty face melting unit that IS Subatomic was opening for several large scale metal touring bands.  They will not be named, because I had to bail after the Subatomic set for other obligations having to do with something pressing that I can't recall now because I have been taking care of too many pressing things as of late.  If you understand that excuse.. well you are better than I am.

The didj has some majik in it.  Not like Magic the Gathering, it will NOT make you want to move back home and collect Spell of Infinate Virginity cards... it will however, when combined with the Tao of Sparky, the Buddist of Jim and the Hag of Brian, bring you to a Big Mountain.  It has powers that the Aborignials believed in, and that make me believe in what the Aboriginals believe in....  Well not the body paint... yet.

Circular breathing is the hardest thing I have ever had to learn to do.  It's really not circular at all... it's more like switch, but I'm sure your trying to figure out just how you breathe in when you breathe out... or your just trying to figure out where this ADD blog is going.  Either way, your intrigued as am I.

Big Mountain rolled through the room, the capacity crowd riding shotgun, they got a little more from an "opener" than they ever thought... but then again... that's what Subatomic. delivers... more than you would think....

Til Next Time,

Mouse

PS... Photos pending..  This guy is working on an unloader to expedite this situation...

Concert Post 1: Jan 02, 2010 Subatomic. Frequency CD Release Show

As stated on the outset, this here is a gig blog, so with the start of the New Year.. comes the start of some sick new gigs...

Subatomic. is a power rock trio consisting of Bryan Moll on Lead Guitar and Vocals, Jim Roof on Bass and Mark Dvorak on drums.  That is the last standard statement I will make about these men, as only simile and metaphor can be used to describe their sound and stellar abilities.  Their music asks you to come over, pours you a stiff drink of whiskey, bitch slaps you upside your head, and then has amazing make-up sex with you.  Yeah.. it's that good. And you find even after the abuse, you come back for more... again and again.  They are your Rock Dominatrix and you just, weather you like it or not, became a submissive begging for another hit of the sweet sweet sounds.

I have a long history of music with these amazing men.  It seems that at ANY point, the song can go anywhere, and we don't leave a brother behind.  Bryan and I met on a faithful night of drinking with Pops and I.  By the end of the night we were jammin in a basement, and have been friends for the 10 years since.  Just as long for Sparky (Mark) and I, and Jim is clearly my lost twin brother.  The Physical resemblance is uncanny.

WTF is this blog

Welcome fellow internet traveler, wayward person in search of porn, or creepy internet guy looking to lure other creepy internet guy acting like a 15 yr old girl into a chat.  What you get instead is a blog based on gigs that have been played by your blogger.


I suppose I should state why I'm doing this, where I hope it leads, and what you can expect.  After all, it would certainly help maintain the focus of my readers if you are at lease a smidge entertained.  I'm writing here for 2 purposes; 1) Convey thoughts about the gig's I've played  2) Have a journal of my travels, people, and times associated with playing live music.  I may review some cd's at some point, but the main focus will be summarizing gigs that I've played, with various bands, so I can learn, grow, and remember some fun times in music.


About me:  I'm 32 years old and have been playing harmonica for nearly 20 years.  It has been an honor to play with some of the best around.  I play full time with The Shibs, a band that is classified as "Americana" but who the hell knows that that is?!?!  We are largely influenced by Ben Harper, The Black Keys, Jon Butler Trio, and Coldplay... ok maybe not Coldplay.  We have been on 3 national tours, and thus why I am starting this blog.  To remember where we have played, and the times I personally have had making music with them, and many others.  Want to read about the band?  Check out forgivetherain.blogspot.com  the band's blog; or www.theshibs.com.  When I'm not jamming with The Shibs, I've been more than inclined to sit in with other bands.  Subatomic, Cool Front, Blue Olives, Westside Andy and Mel Ford, Paul Filipowicz and many others from Jazz to Bluegrass, to Hard Rock. To that end, you can occasionally find me sittin on a bar stool playing some tunes with my good friend Bryan Moll in an acoustic setting. I can blog and write all day, but never express what I can to you through music. Thus the title... The Sound of a Soul.

I am admittingly a horrible self promoter and even worse at bragging about my sound. Everything has it's voice, a soul if you will, my job is not to judge, but to help you feel. If that is remembering, or trying to forget, I seek to play though emotion and power. I have been told by others that I am quite unique in my playing; I'm just honored they felt something when I played. Combining looping, and a wide range of effects, I try to transport us to a sonic world, far from our grounded selves... and hope that along the way you like what you see....

My nickname, "Mouse", was given to me by my father when I was a very young child. I ran before I walked, and squeaked when I slept, thus I was named Mouse. I was proud before, and since his passing in 2006 from Lou Gherigs Disease (ALS), I've worn it as a badge of honor.

Which brings us to The Mouse Effect. The title of the blog, a page on Facebook, etc etc. Mouse Effect in my mind isn't a thing that you can put your finger on. The Effect itself is that moment you hear something in a song that makes you want to cheer, cry, or just moves you. The wave of emotion that comes over you, that shakes you down to your very soul. The Mouse Effect.

Don't fight it, kick back, breathe it in, let your mind be free... enjoy the ride folks.