Renamed Glitter Blog. From Me To You.

Hello everybody and welcome to Hair In The Air, The Official blog of 3D In Your Face.  So good to be back in action.  We are getting the rhythm and the rhyme back on track and things are finally hitting on all cylinders.  Thank you to everyone that came to The 21st Saloon last week.  I told you that it was going to be a crazy night.  Also thank you to Tammy Tomasello and everyone that came out to celebrate her birthday.  We have only ever played two house shows since I have been with the band and Saturday's show was an absolute blast.  It's sad to say but you only have one chance to see the band this week and that will be Friday, Sept. 26th at The 21st Saloon.  I can't believe we are already 3 weeks into our residency.  It feels so good to be back home.  Saturday we will be taking the day off for a photo shoot and some R&R before we hit it hard all the way to the end of the year.  So make plans accordingly.  You can still have all your hair metal needs cover by listening to my radio show Hair In The Air Saturday night, 8-10 PM on 101.9 The Keg.

Friday Hammer Head Radio will be doing a very special showcase on the band.  They will be posting up an album review and interview I did talking about the bands history, writing process, and live shows.  Check  www.hammerheadrocks.com on Friday for the full story.  Also please if you haven't done so yet check out this interview I did with Daniel Watts of The Mega Watts Radio Show.  We talk in depth about 3D In Your Face, The Midnight Devils Album, and generally geek out about Rock N Roll.  HERE.

When I was in rehab for my alcohol problem many years ago they told me that admitting you have a problem was the first step towards recovery.  These days I am pretty tame in comparison to my early twenties.  Don't get me wrong I am still the wildest child you will ever meet but I am no longer on a crash course to prison, if you catch my drift.  Right here on HAIR IN THE AIR, surrounded by my friends and family I can fully admit that I have a problem.  Huh?  Yeah it started a few weeks back but right now it's full on overload.  OK OK it's nothing life threatening but I am fully addicted to glitter.  It's has become my new go to Rock N Roll stage accessory.  Who am I kidding I wear that stuff out on the streets.  It's everywhere.  Not only are all of my clothes covered in the stuff (this is because of a faulty lid incident inside of my suitcase) but my tooth brush, inside of my car, and even at my parents house.  The glitter is endless but I can't seem to get enough.  What started out as a small joke has turned into something I can't control, nor do I really want to control.  My dad even yelled at me for covering by brother in the stuff.

So, I play in a Rock N Roll band, and yes I am covered in glitter.  You can't tell me that your aren't happier when that shiny stuff fills up your belly button like a sparkly wishing well.  HAHA.  The point I am getting at here is the glitter is actually acting to break down the barriers between me and the fans.  Those barriers that I have always tried so hard to steer away from.  Now people are bringing it to the shows themselves and it's everywhere.  We are all one sweaty, sparkly, mass, of pure Rock N Roll energy.  Mmmmm!  That sounds good, I'll have that.  Much like the alcohol the glitter effects don't just go away like that.  Every person that takes the glitter plunge or is in the same vicinity as me can never get that stuff off.  So we all wake up in the morning and look in the mirror and the remnants of last nights mayhem is still plastered across our face, chest, and clothes.  But what really does it for me is all the memories that the glitter brings back.  It's like a flood gate of good times, great friends, and awesome tunes.  Just the way I always want to live my life.  Hot, sweaty, and sparkly as hell.

ALWAYS LOUD
FOREVER PROUD

KEEP THE FAITH

Sam SPADE

Happy Birthday "Dax" by Special Guest Blogger Justin King.

Hello everybody and welcome to HAIR IN THE AIR, The Official Blog of 3D In Your Face.  BANG BANG.  That's how we do things around here.  The good news just keeps rolling in.  Tonight we have a very special guest blogger Mr. Justin King formerly of Hidden Agenda out of Omaha, NE.  This weekend we are celebrating two birthdays but before I get to that we need to get the business out of the way first.  3D In Your Face has been officially nominated for a 2014 Omaha Entertainment and Arts Award in the category of "Best Cover Band".  Now I realize our goal was three nominations but to be honest with you I am blown away that we got invited to the party.  Thank you to all of our fans and friends that helped nominate us.  That was the hardest part.  Now we get to take this the rest of the way and show the rest of Omaha how the big dogs roll at the awards ceremony.  3D In Your Face Army, mission accomplished.  Well Done.

Our 2014/2015 '3 Sheets To The Wind Residency' broke attendance records last week on opening night at The 21st Saloon.  The energy inside that building was contagious.  This Friday, Sept 19th we will be back again but this time we will be celebrating our new drummer Dax's birthday as well as our beloved guitar tech Chappy.  I hope you guys enjoy cake because there is going to be mountains of it.  If you haven't seen the new light show prepare yourself for one of the coolest visual experiences of your life.  It's a pleasure to watch your jaws hit the ground.

Saturday we are doing a private show in Omaha for some of our great friends and long time supporters The Tomasello's.  Officially dubbed Tomasello-stock.  What happens there stay's there.  But don't feel like you are being left out of the action.  My radio show Hair In The Air is happening Saturday night form 8 - 10 PM on 101.9 The Keg.  That should get you in the mood for some action.

Happy Birthday Chappy.  We love you buddy.  

ALWAYS LOUD
FOREVER PROUD

SPADE

Ladies and Gentleman I give you Mr. Justin King.

“DAX” I first met Dakota Nielson “Dax” in early 2011 during a search for a solid drummer for my band Hidden Agenda. Donna Gardiner introduced us at Chrome Lounge and we set up tryout session with the rest of the band. From the very first song Dax was a very impressive drummer, he was on time, adlibbed when he had too, and most of all was a true showman. Needless to say we offered him the gig right away as I already had shows booked. I believe our first show with this line up was at The Observatory out in west Omaha and it really rocked. The place was packed and everyone really took a liking to Dax as we even incorporated his drum solo!  

We really took off from there and Dax was a huge part of our success. Rocking places like Two Fine Irishmen, Loose Moose, 21 Saloon and Chrome to name a few. Not only is Dax an awesome drummer, he is an awesome musician as he played guitar in our acoustic sets. He also played bass and sang lead and backup vocals. His high energy rock in everything he does is really contagious and definitely knows how to get the crowd going! He was an obvious pick when I needed a drummer for my Deftones project White Pony which is scheduled to play Nov 7th 2014 at The Waiting Room in Omaha Ne! Currently he is with 3D in your face and will continue to melt some faces I assure you!! 
Justin King  
White Pony

One Step Starts The Journey

Hello everyone and welcome to HAIR IN THE AIR, The Official blog of 3D In Your Face.  Thank you everyone for bearing with me during this very stressful time.  I think this might be the wildest week yet this year.  First things first.  This week we are beginning our 2014 Fall/Winter tour.  The dates have been posted here and we are getting very close to being booked solid until the first of the year.  This is amazing news for everyone involved.  No rest for the wicked.  Our first show of the new tour and the launch of our "3 Sheets To The Wind Residency" begins this Friday, Sept. 12th at The 21st Saloon.  A lot has been said about the new show.  I'm not here to convince you to go to our shows.  You wouldn't be reading this if you weren't interested.  I am here to tell you that we have laid it all out on the line for this residency.  We have put our heart and soul into this show and I truly believe that when those lights go down and the amplifiers start to hum (KISS reference) that those people in attendance will truly realize our passion and love for this music.  On Saturday, Sept. 13th we are heading back to my hometown of Fremont, NE for a homecoming show at Uncle Larry's.  We are very honored to have the amazing Black Saints from Milwaukee, WI opening the show.  A true Rock N Roll band.  It's an honor to share the stage with these guys.

The other big news I have is that we have partnered with 101.9 The Keg and The 21st Saloon to begin a new radio advertising campaign.  We are starting something that no other band in Omaha has ever done.  Starting on Wednesday, Sept 10th 2014 and running until May 2015, 3D In Your Face "3 Sheets Residency" commercials will air Wednesday through Friday.  So keep your radios, car stereos, and cell phones tuned to 101.9 The Keg.  The commercial will make you smile every time I promise you that.  Get the sneak peak right here.

Now for the big elephant in the room.  Since this is the official blog of 3D In Your Face and I am the author I want to level with you.  I truly love and respect the 3D In Your Face Army.  Without you people we couldn't do what we do.  I don't take you granted and am honored to be friends with most of you.  So with that being said, on Sunday we as a band parted ways with Jeremy "The Playboy" Deans.  Jeremy was one of my best friends.  I learned so much from him about being in a band, touring, and life on the road.  I will always be grateful for his friendship and the wisdom he imparted on me.  It was very hard for us to make this decision but we stand firmly by our actions.  I wish Jeremy the best of luck and hope that we can still be friends in one form or the other later down the line.  We had some good times buddy.  You made me laugh harder than anybody else in the entire world.  

Alright enough of the mushy stuff.  With the ending of this chapter in our careers we are beginning the next leg of our journey.  The first step is our new drummer.  There is a new energy and vigor within our band.  Officially we have named Dakota "Dax" Nielsen as the new drummer for 3D In Your Face.  An outstanding musician and a great person, Dax has come on like a tidal wave of Rock N Roll power.  One of those true believers in the power of music.  I knew instantly from the first note we played together that this was going to be a great match.  Sometimes you just have that energy.  It flows through those 4 people in the room like a spiritual force of nature.  Once again music has the power to unite 4 complete strangers and bring them together like family.  Dax has been a key figure in the Omaha/Midwest Rock N Roll scene playing with Randal Zwarte, White Pony, and Achilles Last Band.  Now a force to be reckoned with behind the skins of 3D In Your Face.  Our journey has just begun my friend but I am very excited about the future.  I am ready to burn this town to the ground (no offense).  I am ready to show the world what 3D In Your Face has to offer.  I know that once our fans see you and see that smile they will feel the exact same way.  Time to show you off to the world.  I said this to you the other day but, buckle up this is going to be one wild ride.

We will be officially debuting Dax to the public Thursday morning on The Crash Davis Morning Show on 101.9 The Keg at 8 AM.  Tune in, call in, text me, message me, just let me know that you are listening.

ALWAYS LOUD
FOREVER PROUD

KEEP THE FAITH
SPADE

It's That Stoic Look That Really Says It All.

Hello everybody and welcome to HAIR IN THE AIR, The Official Blog of 3D In Your Face.  Another great week in the books.  We finished up our 2014 Summer Tour this past weekend.  Sorry kiddies but the summer is officially over.  No more porta-poddies, no more BBQ brisket, no more sunscreen, no more rain outs, no more heat exhaustion, and most of all no more bugs.  Now I personally love the summer tour.  I look forward to that adventure every year but after 5 months of some brutal gigs we can finally lay this tour to rest.  We have learned a lot, we have laughed a lot, but most of all we have lived a lot this summer.  Bigger and better things are on the horizon my friends.  Next week starts the beginning of our '3 Sheets to the Wind Residency" at The 21st Saloon.  Please mark Friday, Sept 12th on your calendar.  I have seen the new light show and this is going to absolutely rip your face off, cook it up on the grill to a medium well, slather a little Chipotle BBQ sauce on it and set it back down in front of you with a bake potato and garden salad.  Not to mention the new set lists, the new covers, and new originals.  Are you excited?  The next day, Saturday, Sept. 13th we will be traveling back to my hometown of Fremont for a return visit to one of our favorite clubs Uncle Larry's.  This show is going to be a very special night, also performing will be The Black Saints from Milwaukee, WI.  These guys tore up The Chrome earlier this summer and I highly suggest you checking them out.  If you dig down n dirty Rock N Roll you will like The Black Saints.

Now for the good stuff.  A little creative writing for you.  It's been a while since I have wrote about The Hairy Bandito's.  I thought you might get a kick out of this.

Ladies and gentlemen, it is my great pleasure to introduce you to one of my best friends.  A true blue all around great guy.  From the backwoods of central Nebraska comes a story unlike any you have ever read.  I haven't know this person for very long but I give you one of the good guys, Franklin Delano Gene Simmons Roosevelt.  FDR for short.  My story with Frank 'The Tank' starts only a few months ago but Frank has told me his entire life story over the miles we have spent together out on the road.  Frank's mother was equal parts American history junkie and rabid KISS fan, thus the unorthodox name.  Born in the wilderness and raised on good Nebraska values, Frank was excelled in school.  He was first in his class in mathematics, English, History, and Geography.  In High School Frank lead his team to State Championships in pole vaulting, javelin, and Tennis.  An all around chip of the old block, Frank followed his fathers footsteps and went to the prestigious college of ITT Technical Institute.  A leader in the classroom and out in the field.  Frank broke ground on his innovative wind powered blender project.  Graduating with a full doctorate in only 5 years Frank moved on to helping his fellow man in the field of bio genetics a cross human development.  Gathering generous grants from the US government to fund his research Frank ultimately decided to step down as the head of the program to make way for younger brighter stars.

On the hunt for his new purpose in life Frank ultimately would wind up meeting the boys of 3D In Your Face.  On that fateful day in Worms, NE we meet the newest member of our road crew FDR.  After carving out a life of his own Frank was now ready to give that all up and travel the country with an 80's hair powerhouse.  Leaving no stone un-turned I question Frank about his reasons for leaving everything behind to travel on the road with us.  Simply put Frank said "Spade, I am in this for the love of the music.  I have seen a lot of things in my life but nothing compares to the feeling I get when the band is kicking on all cylinders and the crowd is pulsing with that raw Rock N Roll energy.  It's spiritual man."  The consummate companion and an excellent friend.  I am honored and proud to have Frank 'The Tank' standing on my side of the stage every night.  Never to be out done, he is first out of the bus at load in and the last to shut the trailer at load out.  "Life's to short Spade." he would say.  "Go out there and have fun while you are still young.  Never leave anything to chance.  If you work hard and you want it bad enough it will happen."  I haven't know Frank very long but since he has joined our ranks I can't remember the moral of our band being so high.  Sometimes it's not the things he says but that stoic look that really just says it all.

Thanks for the good times so far frank and I can't wait to see what the future holds.  

ALWAYS LOUD
FOREVER PROUD

KEEP THE FAITH

Sam Spade

The Next Generation of Party Rock N Roll.

Hello everybody and welcome to HAIR IN THE AIR, The Official Blog of 3D In Your Face.  Boy has it been a few weeks before I have gotten to sit down a release my blog upon you willing Heavy Metal Hair Maniacs.  That is totally my fault.  I have some huge news to unleash on you people and I have been very busy getting everything put together in a nice neat package.  First thing on the agenda, this week is the last week of the 2014 Summer Tour.  It has been one of those wild summers that you only read about in the big fancy Rock N Roll memoirs.  Two final festival shows to finish things off.  First off, Saturday, Aug. 30th we will be headlining the Septemberfest stage in the the parking lot of The Century Link Center.  Big stage, big production, possible pyro, all ages, and free show with the $4 gate entry.  We are playing 8-10 PM after the Roller Derby.  Sunday, Aug. 31st we will be traveling back to the place where we started our 2014 Summer Tour Beloit, Kansas.  There we will be headlining the Risin' River Music Festival.  This is a country, bluegrass, Rock N Roll festival with your's truly closing out the night from 9-11 PM.  Camping, food, and all other amenities provided at The Mitchell County Fairgrounds in Beloit.

Now for the good stuff.  I can't really even tell what is bigger news.  We have two huge things on our plate that can be announced today.  Alright here goes nothing.  For 15 years 3D In Your Face has been a purely independent Rock N Roll organization.  We have booked our own tours, designed and created our own merch, and recorded and produced our own records.  Well today we are making 3D In Your Face history.  I am very honored to say that today we have official signed with Suncoast Music Management out of Florida.  Our goal is pure and simple.  We truly believe in this band and we want to take this show on the road.  We want to take this music and the absolute love we have for 80's hair metal and spread it as deep and as far as we can.  This is uncharted waters for the band and I hope the 3D In Your Face Army will be behind us on this decision.  Suncoast Music Management has a very long and extensive history of helping bands achieve their musical goals and we think that they will help us take the next step in our careers.  Check out the Suncoast website, like the Suncoast Facebook Page, and most of all let them know that the 3D In Your Face Army is always loud and forever proud.  Special thanks to Al and his team for taking a chance on us.  We are very excited to work with an excellent company.  Our new booking contact is
SUNCOAST MUSIC MANAGEMENT, LLC
(727) 868-3828 Florida / info@suncoastentertainment.biz
(352) 361-1641 Florida / john@suncoastentertainment.biz
(330) 730-1615 Ohio / quinton@suncoastentertainment.biz
(888) 727-1698 toll free fax

Last but absolutely not least we have breaking news from Omaha, NE.  3D In Your Face has signed on with The 21st Saloon for another Friday Night Residency.  Dubbed '3 Sheets To The Wind Residency' we are taking everything you have come to know and love about the 21st Saloon and making it bigger, louder, and brighter.  Starting on Sept. 12th 3D In Your Face will be headlining every Friday night at The 21st Saloon, on 96th and L st, Omaha.  The crew has been very hard at work putting together and all new state of the art lighting show that is sure to rival anything you have ever seen outside of the big arenas.  We as a band have been slaving away at new cover tunes, a new set list, new outfits, and most importantly new original material.  Last week I made the announcement that that was the last time we were going to play "Bleed Betty Bleed".  In it's place we have worked up a new song which is the next chapter of original music from 3D In Your Face.  We have also signed on with 101.9 The Keg.  That deal as of now is still in the working stages so I can't disclose that information just yet.  HUGE.  HUGE.  HUGE.  We are creating the party that you always wanted and throwing it into our home bar, The 21st Saloon.  Expect sponsors, prizes, food, and much much more.  We are swinging for the fence with this one and we hope to see each and everyone of you out there Sept. 12th for our launch.  Prepare to have your minds blown.

Trust me there is still some great stuff coming up that I have to keep a lid on for the time being.  We will get there.  The next generation of Party Rock N Roll is coming up.

ALWAYS LOUD
FOREVER PROUD

KEEP THE FAITH

SPADE

Can You Feel The Heat and Pressure Coming Down?

Hello everybody and welcome to HAIR IN THE AIR, The Official Blog of 3D In Your Face.  After a week from blogging I figured it's about time I jump back on that horse before I forget how.  Things have been quite on the 3D In Your Face Tour front as we have been on break before the final push of the summer tour.  Don't let this break fool you.  We have been very hard at work crafting and building a bigger and better show for you.  The wheels are in motion.  The tour kicks back up again on Friday, August 22nd for a return visit to our home bar The 21st Saloon on 96th and L st. Omaha, NE.  This will be our last show there before "The Big Announcement".  I will spill the beans for you first right here on HAIR IN THE AIR when the timing is right.  HAHA.  The Second show will be on Saturday, August 23rd in Waterloo, NE at The Doghouse Saloon Bike Rally.  This is a very rare show as we will be opening for Chad Lee, a country artist.  Have no fear my heavy metal faithful.  We will still be putting on our full show, no holds barred.

We have been working extensively on preparing a new set list, building a new lighting rig, and of course pushing our show even further than any band at this level.  Match that with the same killer attitude you have come to know and love and we are talking one hell of a Rock N Roll Party.

A special HAIR IN THE AIR exclusive tidbit for you.  We have official scratch recorded the first song for the next 3D In Your Face album.  It's a small step but from a creative stand point it's a mile.  Can you tell I am beyond happy?

Check out this new review from Sleaze at www.metalrevisited.com.
Check out this interview I did with Scott Focus on Metal Podcast.

I am so very honored to tell you that over the last two weeks 3D In Your Face has received more radio air play than we ever had in our entire career.  Every day I am totally blown away.  Special thank you to all the DJ's that have been spinning our songs over these last few weeks.  We appreciate your support more than you will ever know.

This week was a very emotional week for everybody around the world.  The conflict in the Middle East, the tragedy in St. Louis, the passing of Robin Williams, and the anniversary of the death of Jani Lane from Warrant.  I watched all my friends post about each of these unnecessary loss of lives for the last few days.  It really got me thinking and got me pushing.  You never really know when your time will come.  I still have a lot of things left to say and I am not even close to giving up yet.  It's always darkest right before the dawn and these last few weeks have given me plenty of time to think about where I am heading.  Music has been my life for the last ten years and it has been something that I have constantly fell back upon.  When times got tough there was always music.  When there where no more words to say there was always music.  I suffered through life changing alcohol addiction and music became my reason to stay sober.  To say that music saved my life would be an understatement.  There are some big changes on the horizon for us but I am welcoming these steps as part of life.  I am ready to embrace the reasons I picked up a guitar in the first place.  I have been thinking a lot about my past band mates and the memories we made out there on the road.  Each one of those guys has made me the person I am today.  I am thankful for all the hardships and heartache I have endured in the pursuit of Rock N Roll freedom.  I am actually beyond excited about this next step.  I can almost feel the heat and the pressure coming down on me.  Something is going to happen and I am ready for it.  The old saying goes if you're not moving forward you are moving backwards.  Damn it I am putting the pedal down full speed ahead right now.  Just try and catch me, if you dare.

ALWAYS LOUD
FOREVER PROUD

KEEP THE FAITH

SPADE

Through Rock N Roll We Celebrate Life

Hello everybody and welcome back to HAIR IN THE AIR, The Official Blog of 3D In Your Face.  Where are all my road dogs at?  Our 2014 Summer Tour is still chugging right along the Rock N Roll tracks.  Our last two shows were amazing and I want to thank everyone for all the support that you have shown us out on the road.  This week is no exception.  Unfortunately we only have one show this week but what a bomb shell this is going to be.  Saturday, Aug. 6th we will be traveling to Elk Creek, NE for their annual street dance/BBQ.  I have heard from many people that this show is one of those you don't want to miss, not to mention the food.  Keep this on the down-low but I even sent The Mayor of Elk Creek our new album to preview before we step foot into his town.  It looks like the stage is set for one hell of a Rock N Roll Party.

This weeks blog is going to be a little bit different.  This week we lost a couple that was very close to the Omaha Music Scene.  Frank and Yvonne Pivonka passed away Sunday morning after a very tragic car accident after leaving a local club near West Point, NE.  These two were very close to many musicians in Omaha.  Frank and Yvonne have left behind 7 children, many relatives, and many more friends.  An account has been set up taking donations towards the funeral here and a benefit show has been scheduled at The Chrome Lounge for this Sunday August 3rd.  Please help out in anyway you feel appropriate.

That being said, everybody connected with 3D In Your Face would like to offer our condolences and prayers to Frank and Yvonne's family.

I don't want to leave you without giving you something positive to thrive on.  Many great things have been said and there is nothing I can write that will be any better.  The part that touched me the most was the amazing connection that these two had to the musicians and bands right here in Omaha.  It all boils down to Rock N Roll, and through Rock N Roll we are ultimately celebrating life.  We are celebrating the good things, and pushing away the negative if only for a few hours. Rock N Roll has become an escape, it has become my savior.  A path to freedom from all of life's problems.  A path of therapy for those seeking answers.  Music has become the answer when nothing else seems to be falling into place.  I've said this before and I will say this a million times, music is one of the closest things we can get to spirituality on earth.  Think about the wealth of feelings that music can invoke in your mind and body.  Nothing else can even come close to this.

We all have many musical heroes that have left this earth.  It has been said that smell is a key factor in memory.  Well I believe that music is a much much stronger factor.  There are just certain songs that have the power to transport you through time and space.  Certain artists have gain the power to speak from beyond the grave through their songs captured on tape.  To a certain point these songs remind us that the memories of these people will never fade.  I think Tim Armstrong from Rancid epitomize my sentiments best in the song "Indestructable".

 "And I'll keep listening to the great Joe Strummer
Cause through music we can live forever."

Tim and the boys can do a much better job than I can.  

ALWAYS LOUD 

FOREVER PROUD

KEEP THE FAITH 

SPADE