"Lost In The Volume" - A Little Sneak Peak

Hello my friends and welcome to HAIR IN THE AIR, The Official Blog of 3D In Your Face.  Now I realize it has been a few weeks since my last blog.  It's not because I don't love you wild animals.  Things have been going great with the new album "Lost In The Volume" and we have been busting our asses getting everything ready to roll for the May 20th worldwide release.  All of the art has been approved, the songs have been mixed and mastered, and production has begun on printing the actually CDs themselves.  We are planning on releasing the first single "Static Renegade" in a few days via an official lyric video.  If you want a sneak listen tune into my radio show Hair In The Air, this Saturday night a little before midnight on 101.9 The Keg.  A 101.9 The Keg exclusive we will be broadcasting "Static Renegade" to the world.  Pre sale for the new album will begin in about a week via 3dinyourface.bandcamp.com.  All sales are through paypal and if you order a CD you will receive a free digital download of the album as well.  All CDs will be shipped out Friday, May 20th before the release party.  Now that everything is set, today Friday May 6th, we are throwing a huge Rock N Roll party at The 21st Saloon.  There are only three shows left in this Friday Night Residency before we leave for the summer tour.  It's been one hell of a fun run and I don't want it to end but we need to get out and see the world.  Be there tonight as we team up with The Omaha Roller Girls as they sell tickets to their upcoming match May 26th at The Ralston Arena.  Saturday the full band has the evening off but The Midnight Devils will be hitting Iowa for a fine evening of Rock N Roll fun.  Sniper and I have been apart of this acoustic tour since April called The "Radio Riot" 2016 Tour.  Saturday we will be taking our show to Macedonia, Iowa for our debut at The Back Forty.  Show begins at 10 PM.

You people have been so patient with us and we can't thank you enough.  This album has been a two year project that we have put everything into.  It was only supposed to be a year in between albums but unfortunately life happens and I think that shows in this record.  "Lost In The Volume" is definitely a follow up to "Midnight Devils".  I think the songs are better, the lyrics are more meaningful, and the guitars sound better.  You can tell we grew as musicians in the last two years.  This album isn't for us, this is for all of you out there.  This album is for our friends and family (and I consider you family) that have supported us in this journey.  This album represents a big middle finger to all of those people that said it couldn't be done, it's to hard, you'll never make it.  This album is an attitude and a mindset.  Every time I hear the songs I still get goosebumps.  I remember what happened and the reason that we wrote the song.  I hope that "Lost In The Volume" gives you the same feelings.  Since you have been so amazingly patient and supportive and I always love to treat my blog readers.  I have enclosed a picture of the back cover of the album.  Don't tell anyone you saw it but this is the art that we approved from the manufacturer.  I hope you like it.

Always Loud
Forever Proud

Sam Spade

New Album Title Revealed

Hello party animals.  Welcome to HAIR IN THE AIR, The Official Blog of 3D In Your Face.  My name is Sam Spade and things have officially gone from crazy to institutional.  I'm going to keep this weeks blog short and sweet because it's time go time.  We are in the last few crunch weeks leading up to our album release in mid May.   That isn't going to stop us from throwing one hell of a party Friday night April 15th at The 21st Saloon.  Only 6 shows remain in our Friday night residency at The 21st Saloon.  It's sad, I know but all good things must come to an end.  If you are thinking about coming out or if it has ever even crossed your mind, the time is now.  These shows have become so much fun week in and week out.  The stories and the friends I wish it would go on like this forever.  Get your butts out to one of these last few shows and let us know you're out there.  Saturday, April 16th Sniper and I will be debuting our acoustic group The Midnight Devils in Waverly, NE at The Trackside Lounge.  We are embarking on our "Radio Riot" Tour 2016 which will have us on the road every weekend all summer long.  If you can't make that don't miss my radio show also called HAIR IN THE AIR, Saturday night at 10PM CST on 101.9 The Keg.  Huge breaking concert announcement if you've been living under a rock.  Without wasting anymore time the reason you all came to this blog.  3D In Your Face has officially released the name of our new album.  Please read this press release and I hope this excites you as much as it excites me.  It's all happening.

Lost In The Volume.

After two years and a few drummers, 3D In Your Face is finally ready to release the follow up to their 2013 "Midnight Devils" album.  Expected in mid May 2016, 3D In Your Face will be touring in support of their 5th studio album titled "Lost in the Volume".  This album is a blood, sweat, and tears Rock N Roll journey that represents a hard working glam rock band as they slug it out in the dive bars, back rooms, and truck stops of Mid Western USA.  "Lost In The Volume" will feature 11 brand new songs with a video to follow.  Produced and mixed by their live sound engineer Troy Way, "Lost In The Volume" is a hard hitting guitar driven album that doesn't stray from the big hooks and catch choruses of the last album.  2016 will also see 3D In Your Face making their debut at Rocklahoma on the Retro Stage May27th in Pryor, OK.  Celebrating 17 years as a professional Rock N Roll band 3D In Your Face has no plans of slowing down.  

ALWAYS LOUD

FOREVER PROUD

Sam Spade

Happy Birthday Sniper. Death Stare From A Guy Wearing Purple Eye Shadow

Hello everybody.  Welcome to HAIR IN THE AIR, The Official blog of 3D In Your Face.  Things are starting to get exciting around here.  If you haven't noticed the influx of videos around our social media pages.  That only means one thing, we are getting close to releasing our new album.  Word on the streets is that Troy Way has finished mixing the album.  He has a couple more weeks to get everything sounding perfect while we finish up the art and layout.  So be patient things are starting to look promising.  I'm not going to say I can see the light just yet.  Wait until after the photo shoots.  This week is huge, on Friday April 8th we will be celebrating Sniper's birthday at The 21st Saloon.  A big dirty Rock N Roll birthday bash and everyone is coming.  Here's a little secret, he likes The Vikings and Van Halen.  Go now and get him a gift or at least just show up Friday night and wish him "many more".  Saturday April 9th we will be heading to Wayne, NE for one of the absolute wildest shows we do all year long.  I've said it many times but this show is like a street brawl mixed with booze, college rugby players, and Rock N Roll.  Prepare yourself for an enchanting evening of sweat fueled toga madness.  1,800 people will descending on Riley's Convention Center with one main goal in mind, to have as much fun as humanly possible in one night.  The best part about this whole show is that it's free to get in if you are wearing a toga and print of the coupon below.  We will be bring Gerald Glaza our new photographer along for the ride.  He will be shooting photo's for that will be featured in the new album for the world to see.  So dress to impress but make sure you do as The Roman's did.  If you can't make the toga party tune in to my radio show also called HAIR IN THE AIR, Saturday night at 10 PM only on 101.9 The Keg.

I'm so excited to be celebrating my best buddies birthday this week.  It's always the beginning of a rocket ride of a summer tour.  Goal for this summer is very simple, spend as much time on the road as possible, see as many people as we can, and have some kick ass adventures along the way.  Everything is lining up with the album and The Midnight Devils "Radio Riot" Tour.  Sniper's birthday is really the kick off to this all.  We have been through thick and thin together for the last 5 years.  It's been a battle and I think we have won more than we have lost.  Facing adversity with your best friend standing right beside you is a great feeling.  We are both have the same hunger and the same drive and that makes things a hell of a lot easier.  Playing in band with Sniper has been a life changing decision that I want really prepared for.  He demands respect, for the music, for the band, and for the performance.  Anything less than professional is not acceptable.  The best part is that he has the skill and experience to back this up.  I have learned so much from sharing a stage with this guy.  We have become "The Terror Twins" and that suits me just fine.  I needed a road dog, someone to push me farther than I could push myself.  We have a pact "No matter how you feel, sick, tired, sad, or mad if you aren't laying in a hospital bed than you need to be giving %100 on stage".  No short cuts.  We don't miss rehearsals.  We aren't late to meetings (that one is a bit harder for me).  We strive to be the band that does things better than any other band.  All of these principles I never had in any other band I was in.

Celebrating Sniper's birthday is like celebrating the awesome power of Rock N Roll.  I found a kindred spirit.  A guy that loves KISS and Elvis just as much as I do.  A guy that has given up just as much if not more than me just to play guitar in a kick ass Rock N Roll band.  I've written blogs about his past service in the military and that is nothing to brush aside either.  I am proud to be in a band with a guy that fought for our country.  I love the stories on the bus late at night.  Sniper is an American Hero to say the least.  I've never met anyone more dedicated to his craft.  He practises the guitar 24/7.  There's never an off day because "There's always something to learn".  In a world of hacks, wanna-be's, and losers, Sniper is head and shoulders above the rest.  Sure we fight like brothers but in the end I can always say that it leads to something better.  I couldn't think of another person I would rather have standing next to me on stage.  The best moments are when some guy in the front row decides he wants to fuck with one of us onstage.  It becomes a no-holds-barred hardcore match us verse them and Sniper is right in the middle.  I wouldn't want to be on the other end getting the death stare from a guy wearing purple eye shadow.  Happy birthday to my "Terror Twin".  I still have a lot left in the tank so it's full speed ahead from here.

You Always Remember Your First

Hello friends and welcome to HAIR IN THE AIR, The Official Blog of 3D In Your Face.  Well what can be said.  We are about to celebrate my birthday and St. Patrick's Day and begin a three, maybe four day long stretch of craziness.  As we speak I am writing this blog wearing my kilt for Thursday mornings opening festivities.  If you are in Omaha and want to come celebrate, I will be joining The Crash Davis Morning show at 7 AM at The Brick Street Tavern.  There will be breakfast, green eggs and ham, green cocktails, and live Irish music until 10 or 11 AM.  If you aren't in the Omaha area you will be able to catch me live via Skype at 12:50 PM on NTV Kearney/Hastings/Grand Island.  We then head into the studio Thursday evening to prodceed with the recording of our new album.  Friday Morning wake up early with me as I will be chatting with Scotty O and Lisa from Y102 at 8:15 AM.   Then we start the Omaha celebration with a St. Patty's Day/Birthday Bash at The 21st Saloon.  The Omaha Rollergirls are sponsoring the show and will be on hand selling tickets to their upcoming bout at The Ralston Arena.  Saturday we take the circus on the road to Kearney for a one night only Rock N Roll party at JD's.  Last but certainly not least if you can't make it to Kearney be sure and tune in to my radio show Hair In The Air at 10 PM CST on 101.9 The Keg.

It's kind of crazy to say this but five years ago I wouldn't have been able to half of this stuff while drinking.  Now the best birthday I can imagine consists of radio interviews, bass lessons, and studio time.  COUNT IT.  Looking back I have had some amazing birthday adventures.  To be honest with you I can't really remember to many of them, a little fuzzy to say the least.  That being said, I wouldn't change any of it for the world.  You live and learn and grow from your mistakes.  I was trying to remember a few of the birthdays that stuck out in my mind and probably the most pivotal was my 16th or 17th birthday,  see kind of blurry.  I remember my mom and dad asking me what I wanted and I had just gotten really big into KISS a few years before.  There was no deliberation.  I wanted a guitar and not just any guitar I wanted a cherry sunburst Les Paul like the one Ace Frehley played.  I can't believe they caved but eventually we went to the old Deitz Music in Omaha, NE and an Epiphone Les Paul Specail and they packaged it with a 15 watt Peavy Amp.  It was absolutely perfect.  That day the journey began.  Almost 14 years later I haven't looked back or come up for a breath of air.

That Cherry Sunburst Les Paul was my pride and joy.  I soon took up guitar lessons and about a year later I was joining my first band Officially Terminated.  That guitar was the kindling for the Rock N Roll fire that I have in my belly today.  I soon purchased an upgraded Les Paul Ace Frehley Custom but the old red guitar still came along to every show as a backup.  We moved Officially Terminated from Fremont, NE to Lincoln, NE and we practicing in our singers basement, a party house.  So naturally we would all get wasted and jam until the cops showed up.  During one of those fateful evenings we went down to jam and it was gone.  Some partygoer had snuck into our rehearsal space and stolen my guitar with the strap and wireless pack attatched.  I searched and searched but never was able to find it.  Probably long gone by now.  I do remember pulling out the neck pickup and signing my name on the bare wood underneath just in case.  Somewhere out there my Cherry Sunburst Les Paul Special is waiting for me.  I believe someday I will meet up with my old friend.  Everyone remembers their first guitar and that guitar, although not worth more than $100 is invualable to me.  There's no way parents could have known that a cheap Les Paul would change a persons life.  At least the guitar lessons payed off.

ALWAYS LOUD
FOREVER PROUD

Sam Spade

The Midnight Devils - Christopher Columbus Rock N Roll

Hello my friends.  Welcome to Hair In The Air, The Official Blog of 3D In Your Face.  Our studio sessions are in full swing and we have been buried in the recording of this new album.  If you have kept up with our videos on Facebook then you know progress is being made.  As I write this today we have five rhythm tracks in the can (that's finished drums, bass, and rhythm guitar).  This week we are back at it again to hopefully finish all 11 songs.  We still have a mountain to climb but the summit is within our reach.  As advertised this Friday, March 10th we will be playing our 150th show at The 21st Saloon.  Can you really believe it's been 150 shows?  It just feels like yesterday that we started this our residency run.  This Friday's party is going to be a celebration like only 3D In Your Face knows how to throw.  OVER-THE-TOP.  We have met so many people because of this amazing run of shows at The 21st Saloon.  We have made life long friendships and have so many amazing memories that I could write a book.  One of the coolest things about all these shows is that we grew as a band and as a team.  Not just the four guys on stage but the crew and all the fans that work behind the scenes and out in the streets.  To say it's legendary is to put it lightly.  In my mind The 21st Saloon is home and Friday nights are something more than I can put into words.  Good, bad, and ugly it's always something I look forward to each week.  I love hearing your memories about The 21st Saloon.  So please comment below and let me know what this place means to you.  All comments welcome.  Saturday and Sunday we will be locked away in 3D Studios so not much action.  For all those die-hards please tune in to my radio show also called HAIR IN THE AIR on Saturday night at 10 pm on 101.9 the Keg.  One last thing don't forget next Thursday is my birthday and we will be celebrating all week long.  Get some rest dolls, it's about to get bumpy.

Not to diminish from this Friday's show but last week I promised a two part Midnight Devils blog.  If you are just joining us The Midnight Devils are a new acoustic project Sniper and I have put together in order to keep touring when the full band isn't able too.  Small town dive bars and back alley saloon's across the Midwest have provided us with some of the wildest adventures.  Nicknamed Christopher Columbus Rock N Roll, we are the explores searching for something.  Thank you for all the love and support from the 3D In Your Face Army to all the bar owners that have taken a chance on us.  We are ready for a wild summer.  Before there was actual blogging I started logging the shows my old band Officially Terminated did.  If you want a good laugh check out our first 100 shows.  So for prosperity's sake I have compiled a list of all The Midnight Devils' first tour shows.  Someday we will be able to look back and actually remember the things we did.

The Midnight Devils Debut Tour 2015/2016
1. The Barley Street - Omaha, NE 09-24-15
-First show ever.  We went on first on a three band line up.  We had five songs and played to Diane and the other bands.  We both had a liberating feeling just walking up with two guitars and playing .  No money made but it didn't matter.  Battery died during the set.  A sign of things to come.

2. The Chrome Lounge - Omaha, NE 09-24-15
3. The Down Under - Omaha, NE 09-26-15
4. The 21st Saloon - Omaha, NE 09-26-15
 -Home bar.  Scott was kind enough to let us jam our small set to a few people.  Still working out the kinks.  Had a blast.

5. DC's Waterhole - Plattsmouth, NE 10-03-15
 -First real show with close to ten songs.  Big crowd and the first real response.  It was all down hill after this show.

6. RD's Place - Fremont, NE 10-10-15
 -Didn't bring microphone stands.  The bar owner had to duct tape two pool cues to street cones for the show to happen.  Good crowd.  Great response.  The beginning of the Christopher Columbus Rock N Roll adventures.

7. Kross Eyed Kricket - Odell, NE - 10-17-15
- We drove two and a half hours to play an hour set.  It was tough.  The guys in the bar thought it was funny to fart right next to the stage.  You have to love the small town.  First night we witnessed a mess of cute girls walk in right after we finished our last song.

8. Fremont Mall Monster Walk - Fremont, NE 10-24-15
- Held babies for a photo booth.  Judged a Halloween Costume contest.  Played Rock N Roll in the Fremont Mall.  Ate hot dogs afterwords.  Job well done.

9. The Backroom - Glenwood, IA 10-31-15
- Gun Shop, Gas Station, Bar.  Halloween costume contest, Kaitlyn Jenner costume took home the big win.

10. RD's Place - Fremont, NE 11-7-15
11. Crescent Roadhouse - Crescent, IA 11-14-15
- Big snow storm came through the week before.  We walk in the bar all the farmers walk out.  First time on the Casey's Pizza binge.

12. Big Red Inn -Salem, NE 11-25-15
-Thanksgiving show.  Haunted bar.  Amazing crowd.  Dead hooker ghosts.  Christopher Columbus Rock N Roll.

13.  DC's Waterhole - Plattsmouth, NE 11-28-15
14. Groovy's Pub - Oakland, NE 12-05-15
- Great little bar that took a big chance on us.  My sisters town.  Great response had to really work them over.  Big fight by Diane and Sniper in the the middle of the street.  Quit ride home.
15. 12-12-15 ??????
16. Spruce Street Tavern - Valley, NE 12-19-15
17. Down Under Lounge - Omaha, NE 12-26-15
-Big Omaha debut but kind of a let down.  Great bar but dirty hipsters weren't into the Rock N Roll.  Both guitars broke that night.

18. RD's Lounge - Fremont, NE - 12-31-15
19. Groovy's Pub - Oakland, NE 01-02-16
20. The Faucet - Grand Island, NE 01-16-16
-Drove two and half hours in a snow storm to make the show.  Christopher Columbus Rock N Roll.  Great crowd of rowdy GI fans.  Lot's of screaming in the bar due to the playoff game.  Fun show.

21. The Rail - Beatrice, NE 01-30-16
 - Great show.  Rough bar.  Lot's of small town hatred towards the makeup wearing dudes in tight jeans.

22. Cheers - Dow City, IA 02-06-16
 -Sam Malone and Woody tending bar in the big city.  Heavy weight champions of the world.

23. DC's Waterhole - Plattsmouth, NE 02-13-16
24. Ralston Arena - Omaha, NE 02-20-16
- Big speaker system.  Swanky dressing room.  Moon Pies and Ring Pops.  Gotta love them Roller Girls
25. Sneaky Pete's - Omaha, NE 02-20-16
 - Big Omaha debut number two.  Much much better.  Great dirty Rock N Roll club in South Omaha.  Sniper forgot the mics so we went on a little late.  This may be our Omaha bar.

26. Willard's - Steinhauer, NE 02-27-16
-Last show of the tour.  Bittersweet.  2 and half hour set.  Free little smokies.  Giant stuffed bear and dear in the bar.  Christopher Columbus Rock N Roll

Always Loud
Forever Proud

Sam Spade

The Midnight Devils: Dive Bars and Casey's Pizza Pt. 1

Hello Rockstars.  Welcome back to Hair In The Air, The official blog of 3D In Your Face.  HOLY COW!!!! I thought we had a good time two weeks ago but last weeks blog was viewed a little over 500 times.  Thank you so much for reading and sharing this to the world.  Our own little slice of heaven.  This week is one of the most important and I know I say that every week.  Today we will walk into 3D Studios and begin pre-prodcuction on our new album.  That's setting up and mic'ing the drums and guitars and making sure everything is ready for us to roll tape.  This Friday we will be cutting loose a little from the studio for a wild show at The 21st Saloon.  Then Saturday we will be dragging our tired butts back into 3D Studios and cutting a Rock N Roll record.  This has been two years in the making and the time is finally here.  I love this part and I hate this part and now it's time to grab the bull by the horns and hold on.  Also happening on Saturday night is my radio show also called Hair In The Air.  Tune in from 10 PM to 12 AM CST on 101.9 The Keg.  See you all Friday, that will be the only day we will be out this week.

Since we are so heavily focused on the new album this week I wanted to shed some light on something that has become my new passion.  Back in September I was sitting at home on a Sunday night with a little cabin fever.  We hadn't played that Saturday before and I was still a bit wound up from the weekend.  I watched an amazing documentary based on the life of Keith Richards from The Rolling Stones and I was electrified.  That documentary gave me one of those inspirational sparks that always seems to happen at the right time.  I get those "Make It Happen" momments at 3 am thus The Midnight Devils were born.  "Why couldn't we start an acoustic group?  No production, no set up or tear down, and no hassle.  We could go to the smallest cities and play in the coolest dive bars in the area.  We could play our own original music along anything else we thought was cool.  We could have something to do on a Saturday night."  This was a no-brainer and I asked Sniper if he was interested.  We set out the next week with five songs and three venues that were willing to give us a chance.  We walked in with two guitars, that was it, and just played.  We played "Moscow Queen", "That's Alright Mama", "Memphis Mile" "Bleed Betty Bleed" and "Blitzkrieg Bop".  It was a trial by fire as I had never really sung leads or fronted a band before.  There was no hiding, there was no volume, and there was no special effects.  It was back to basics and that was terrifying.

The first few weeks were pretty tough but the excitement and joy we were experiencing kept us booking more shows.  Then the idea started to become a little more clear.  Each show became a new adventure.  From the van ride to the different cities, to the bar itself, to the wild people, to the owners, and eventually to our fans themselves.  I felt like we were explorers treading on new land.  We were doing something very different yet very fulfilling.  We could take this new group to places 3D In Your Face wasn't able to go because of either money, time, or scheduling conflicts.  The Midnight Devils became an extension of 3D In Your Face.  Good will ambassadors not to mention we were no longer sitting at home on Saturday night's starring out the window.  So we started adding more songs.  We added a few more originals including "Generation Durt" and "Radar Guided Love Bomb" from The Midnight Devils album and "Ringing In My Ears" from the new record.  At the end of the day this is what I am the most proud of.  We get the chance to play OUR music in front of people that might not ever get the chance to hear it and it goes over great.  Then we got a bit more serious and started adding some cool tunes that we like playing Elvis, Poison, The Who, and even Grand Funk Railroad.  Right now we are sitting at almost a 2 1/2 hour set and that's just about fine for a beginner front man like myself.  The most important aspect of this band is that we keep it fun and stress free yet still exciting.  We never wanted to add stress to the guys in 3D In Your Face that is priority number one.  Next week I am going to list all the shows that we have done since September for prosperity's sake.  I love this band and I love 3D In Your Face.  This could make for an amazing story one day.

Always Loud
Forever Proud

Sam Spade

Whatever It Takes, This Is My Path

Hello Rockstars.  Welcome to Hair In The Air, The Official Blog of 3D In Your Face.  First of all I would like to thank each and everyone of you for reading this blog.  Last week over 300 people visited this blog and I can't thank you enough.  This week is our last week of freedom.  Tentatively starting on the first Thursday of March, 3D In Your Face will begin recording for our new album.  This will be the follow up to the "Midnight Devils" record that was released in Dec. of 2013.  Can you believe it's been that long.  The songs are there and it's finally time to get them put down on tape.  So one last blow out weekend of fun before it's time to work.  This Friday, Feb. 26th we will be throwing another Glow Party at The 21st Saloon, hosted by Joey Neon and sponsored by Neon Energy Drinks.  There will be black lights, glow bracelets, and maybe even some neon paint.  As many of you know we tend to go on very little sleep day in and day out.  Almost everybody drinks something for energy during the day and why not make it a healthy drink that will stimulate you naturally.  (I like the way that sounds).  Neon Energy Drink is the healthier alternative to any other energy drink and now you can try it for yourself.  Saturday the full band will be held up in rehearsals in anticipation of the upcoming studio session.  If you are willing to make the road trip our acoustic band The Midnight Devils will be performing a full set at Willard's Bar in Steinhauer, NE.  This will be our last full acoustic show of our debut tour that started back in Sept.  Things will pick up again at the end of March for The Midnight Devils but for now we are focused %100 on 3D In Your Face and the new album.  If you can't make the road trip don't forget to tune into my radio show HAIR IN THE AIR, on Saturday night at 10 PM CST on 101.9 The Keg.

We are finally on the home stretch and not a minute to soon.  It was about this time back in September, one week until we stepped into the studio that Dax left the group.  There's a ton of work to be done but the ground work is ready to go.  I've written this blog before so I don't want to repeat myself.  Our amazing sound man Troy Way will be at the helm producing this record again.  We have 11 tracks ready to go and I'm about to throw everything I have at this project.  One thing that keeps popping up in my mind is "History".  I think this can be said about almost every album ever written, the songs become a time capsule.  If I look back at the songs from "Midnight Devils" I realize I wrote those lyrics about a very uncertain time in my life.  I was broke, fresh from the rehab center, still a new member in 3D In Your Face.  My life was unstable and I chronicled it in the song lyrics.  Songs like "Generation Durt" and "Bleed Betty Bleed" were wrote in a friends basement at 4 AM.  Things were bleak but being in this band gave me hope.  "Sleeping In Omaha" is almost a completely true song about couch surfing with our then drummer Playboy.  We used to crash at our lighting guys house in North Omaha and things got very intense with that many personalities all under one roof.  I look back at those songs and have only good memories and I hope they bring good memories to others.

So what's changed?  Well it's been almost three years.  I still feel very uncertain but I at least have a path to tred upon.  We are moving towards the light at the end of the tunnel.  Once again the songs on this album have all drawn inspiration from everything that has happened to us in the last three years.  The people, the places, the shows, the fights, the good times.  My goal has been to capture the whole adventure and put it into a song so it can be remembered forever.  When I look at it from the other side, it's not just my adventure or the bands adventure.  Every person that is connected to this band has been on an adventure of their own.  I want you to be able to listen to these songs and have the same great memories I have about this time in or lives.  We are all going through this together and I can't tell you how much that means to me.  Amazing people have been coming in and out of our lives,  supporting us, following us from town to town, standing up for us, and encouraging us to carry on.  When I listen to these songs I will never forget the faces looking back at me.  I will never forget the shitty bars or giant arenas.  It's almost as if we are explorers on a quest for something.  I'm not yet quite sure what we are all looking for but I know every minute has been worth it.  This album is as much for us as it is for you.  Right now I believe my places is to be a defiante out-spoken believer in true raw, emoitional, dirty Rock N Roll.  Whatever it takes I believe this is my path.

Always Loud
Forever Proud

Sam Spade