I Remember Halloween

Hello everybody, welcome to HAIR IN THE AIR, The Official blog of 3D In Your Face and The Midnight Devils.  We have so much going on this weekend and it just all piled up in the last few days.  First and foremost we will all celebrating Halloween this weekend.  You know you wait all year long for the big Halloween celebration.  It's the one day the playing field is equal and only the best man or zombie will walk away from the party in better shape then when they arrived.  So what's going on this weekend.  I am so excited to tell you that today I will be heading back to my hometown of Fremont, NE.  I will be doing a very special Glam Halloween Rock or Bust DJ set at Tin Lizzy's Tavern in Fremont 9pm - 1am.  That's right you heard best.  Expect this to be like a live radio broadcast except add liquor, family, and The Jager Girls.  I will be spinning glam, sleaze, punk, metal, classic rock, and even a few oldies.  It's going to be one hell of a rock n roll party.  Then Saturday The Midnight Devils Tour kicks back up for a double header in Fremont.  At 2:30 PM we will be doing an early show at The Fremont Mall for The Fremont Monster Walk.  This is a great event that gives underprivileged children a safe and reliable place to Trick or Treat.  All proceeds are going to The Low Income Ministries in Fremont.  Then later in the evening we head to the adult party.  We are making a return visit to one of the first bars that gave The Midnight Devils a chance, not to mention I broke the railing of the bar during a show one night.  RD's Place is going to be packed to the rafters with the wildest Halloween Party in Fremont.  We will be doing a costume contest at midnight so dress to win.

Tuesday, Nov. 1st  Sniper and I will be doing a live radio interview at 12 PM CST with Lunatic Fist on Regal Rock Radio,  We have been receiving some great radio support from stations all over the world.  We can't thank all those DJ's enough for spinning our records.  You guys are keeping the spirit of Rock n Roll alive.

On to the Halloween festivities.  I love this holiday and I know so many of you do too.  This was one of the first times I actually had the guts to dress up like Gene Simmons.  I figured I could get away with it without my dad flying off the handle.  I must have been 13 or 14 and my cousin Mel took me to Omaha to go costume shopping.  I wanted the full outfit and at the store they had one for $700.  I settled on a cheap black wig and the official kiss makeup kit.  I thought well hell I could go as Gene Simmons from the Dressed To Kill album cover.  Everyone knows that album cover.  It's like my Abbey Road.  Nobody got it and I was stuck walking around the neighborhood in a suit and pants with a wig and makeup smeared across my face.  I think this was the last time I went out Trick or Treating but I still made off with pillow cases full of candy.  At 14 you can walk forever and knock on every door in the city.  That was the first time I took a trip to the painted side.  I then realized it was cool as hell or at least cool to me and my friends.  We would paint our faces for any event.  Basketball games, school dances,  Tuesday night.  It was insanity but we loved the attention it got us.  Plus we were actually huge KISS nerds so do you ever really need an excuse?

The reason I love Halloween is because it lets everyone, even me, explore outside the comfort zone.  Granted playing in a band for all these years we are always at the office but that's the best part.  We become part of the party.  We get to be the soundtrack and watch all the madness unfold.  It's perfect.  You just wait for Sunday morning when all the party animals are doing the walk of shame in a naughty Batman costume.  I told you level playing field.  It's still a goal of mine to find a full KISS costume but I probably wouldn't even wear it.  I have one of those apartments that are top to bottom KISS collectibles.  My mom walked in the other day and said "Geeze Sam you really have a lot of KISS merch."  I told her I haven't thrown any away since I moved out of your basement 12 years ago.  I can't wait to see what the weekend brings and believe me there will be lots of pictures and videos.  Keep checking our social media accounts if you can't make any of the shows and don't forget to make my radio show, HAIR IN THE AIR, part of your Halloween fun.  It's airs Saturday night at 10 PM on 101.9 The Keg.

ALWAYS LOUD
FOREVER PROUD

Sam Spade

Delivering The Goods.

Hello everybody and welcome to HAIR IN THE AIR, The Official blog of 3D In Your Face and The Midnight Devils.  They always say you're only as good as your last show.  Well I feel The Midnight Devils came out last week and proved that we are a new force upon the Rock n Roll community.  We kicked off our new tour and made our debut at The 21st Saloon in Omaha, NE.  If you didn't catch the craziness on social media than I will bring you up to speed.  Not only was the show a great success, the band played was firing on all cylinders, and we actually succeeded in our first real test going out on our own.  The cherry on top was our new friends Tommy Henricksen, Ryan Roxie, and Glen Sobel from The Alice Cooper band stopping out and hopping up on stage for a classic T-Rex song.  The place absolutely went crazy.  15 year old Sam Spade was completely without words.  I just couldn't believe how well everything went.  Sometimes it's good and sometimes you know you're sitting on something very powerful.  Saturday's show at Loess Hills Harley-Davidson was an absolute blast.  I was just as nervous for this show because I knew we would all be going on 4 hours of sleep.  I didn't know if my voice would hold out.  We walked out on stage at 12:15 PM (which may be one of the earliest shows I've ever played) kicked it into overdrive and did exactly what we do best.  I kept looking over at Sniper think "Shit there's no stopping this now".  I want to say thank you and express my extreme gratitude to all of the fans, friends, and family that showed up to welcome this new musical direction.  I know you still have a ton of questions and soon enough you will have answers.  Until then i can only ask you to trust us.  We love you all and we are doing everything in our power to deliver the goods.

Last week I sat up at 4 AM nervous as hell writing a blog.  I love this blog and I love how it's become an insiders source to 3D In Your Face and The Midnight Devils.  You don't realize how much of a therapy this blog is.  Some weeks I dread writing it because nothing is really going on.  Some weeks there is so much happening that I simply run out of time.  Tonight I sit here and I can tell you that things are going good.  We had an amazing rehearsal tonight gearing up for our OEAA Showcase show Friday, Oct. 21st at The Waiting Room.  I feel that the future is bright and when things start looking good I feel inspired.  I'm inspired to write, I'm inspired to network my ass off, and I'm inspired to take care of the business.  The 21st Saloon show was a proving ground for The Midnight Devils.  It was our first test stepping out into the deep end. Tonight I feel like we are treading water but still have a long ways to go.  I knew it wasn't going to be easy but through your support, and the support of those close to us pushing us on, we will get there.

This week we are taking a well deserved break from performing but that doesn't mean that we are taking time away from the band.  Tomorrow I will be singing some guest vocals on an old friends new record and I think at the end of the day that's exactly what it's all about.  There are no egos or attitudes.  We are all here for the same reason and that is to listen to some great Rock n Roll music.  We are all apart of this music community and by spreading that love around we are making this a better more creative place.  Saturday I'm very excited to tell you I am doing a promo video for the OEAA Awards at Huber Cadillac.  I will be doing car pool karaoke to Andrew WK's "Party Hard" in a Cadillac.  Then Sniper and I will be making a very special meet and greet appearance at The Scream in The Dark Film Festival at Westwood Cinema in Omaha, NE.  Our song "In Your Face" was chossen to be in a brand new indie horror film called The Barn which will be screening at this film festival.  We got our fingers in everyone's pie.  Keep on believing and spreading the word.  We are all in this together.  This revolution and change is going to bring about great things for all of us.  That sounds like a political ad.

ALWAYS LOUD
FOREVER PROUD

SAM SPADE

One Bad Mother: Raw Power

Hello everybody and welcome to HAIR IN THE AIR, The Official Blog of The Midnight Devils and 3D In Your Face.  It's now time.  As I am writing this I'm going over some last minute practise songs for this weekend.  For me the night is just getting started but by the time you read this you will be getting ready to destroy another Friday evening.   Tonight is the homecoming/debut of The Midnight Devils full-on electric circus at our home bar in Omaha, NE, The 21st Saloon.  Sniper, Playboy, and I have been busting our asses getting this thing ready for you.  We are coming out firing high on some really potent rock n roll.  Bringing the attitude and the danger that I know you so desperately crave.  Tonight is also a Neon Party sponsored by Mr. Joey Neon and Neon Energy Drinks.  Get your glow on with The Midnight Devils.  Also my radio station 101.9 The Keg has been so gracious as to give us three pairs of tickets to see Alice Cooper at The Ralston Arena this Saturday night.  We will be hosting the first ever Rock N Roll Olympics to win these tickets to see The Godfather of Shock Rock in the flesh and bone.  Saturday we are heading out to Pacific Junction, IA for a free all ages show at Loess Hills Harley Davidson.  This show is apart of HOGtoberfest and will begin at noon.  Food, drinks, bikes, and damn dirty rock n roll in the mornin'.  Baby were we're headed there aint no rest stops.  Get in the van and let's boogie.

Nights before shows with 3D In Your Face are always very exciting for me.  The anticipation builds and it gets tough to sleep.  With The Midnight Devils it's a whole different ball game.  It's fear of the dark.  It's like walking that razor's edge.  The unknown is terrifying yet truly exhilarating.  It's that same old feeling that I got stepping on stage 11 years ago not really even sure if we could finish an entire set.  I love it.  This means something and I think all the work and stress we've put into this band shows in the heart and soul of the songs.  It's pure and honest no bullshit rock n roll.  We've decided to do things differently and get back to the reason we started playing guitar in the first place.  It's that electrical spark that can't be created anywhere else.  I know, I've tried.  When it's 4 AM and you can't yet put your guitar down because you have to play it a few more times.  I was talking with Corey Phillips, one of the most amazing photographers in Omaha, and he told me forget about what you guys did in the past.  This is a whole new ball game.  Do it harder, do it louder, and for fuck sake turn some heads doing it.  Corey not only takes the best pictures but he also gives the best advice.  I told him Corey I have to get off the phone you've got me all jacked up and I need to capture this in the blog.

The raw power (borrowing from Iggy and The Stooges).  What else is there?  I was thinking about writing about how stressed everyone was getting before the tour kick off but fuck that.  We aren't stressed.  We have the best job in the world.  Later tonight we are going to be in a crowded room with our best friends screaming at the top of our lungs.  There will be booze, sweat, and blood I know that much for sure.  I just keep telling myself "Now how bad do you want this?  Can you push yourself harder?"  Baby I've got so much more to give.  I haven't even started.  Tonight is going to be something special I can already feel that.  It's going to be something different.  Corey told me "You better be bringing the pain tonight.  People are going to be watching".  I told him "You don't even have to worry abou that.  This is what we do best."  Change is good and I think change is going to be revolution.  This is just the start of something good I hope you can hang on.

PS.  The new 3D In Your Face music video is finished.  Jeremy Partridge did an amazing job and we would like to thank the great city of Memphis, NE for letting us terrorize your town.  More details on a release date and upcoming show will be posted soon.  Don't worry we aren't leaving you high and dry.

ALWAYS LOUD
FOREVER PROUD

Sam Spade

Reaching Out. Touching Me. Touching You.

Hello everybody and welcome to HAIR IN THE AIR, The Official Blog of 3D In Your Face and The Midnight Devils.  I would like to start this blog off by thanking each and everyone of you that came to the first Midnight Devils performance last week in Nebraska City, NE at Sandy's.  The out pouring of love and support was amazing.  After the show as I was driving back to Omaha alone I couldn't stop smiling about what had just happened a few hours before.  We came to town kicked some ass, blew up some fireworks, and played from-the-heart-and soul dirty Rock N Roll.  I know a lot of you couldn't make the show and were wishing us well from home and we thank you for that.  We truly believe in what The Midnight Devils are doing.  Our goal is clear now and we aim to take this as far as possible.  This weekend we aren't playing any shows which is very weird.  Instead we are getting things set up for the upcoming run of shows.  Tonight we will be shooting promo pictures for The Midnight Devils with photographer Corey Phillips at a historic abandoned rock bar in the Omaha area.  Sunday we will be shooting a music video for the second single off our new album Lost In The Volume.  Both of these things are huge for the band and we have put a lot of time and energy into the pre-production of these two events.  I will try and keep everyone updated with live video from the two shoots.  Go to www.facebook.com/themidnightdevils and www.facebook.com/3dinyourfaceband and follow us on this journey.  Last but not least you can still get your fix of hairy glam rock n roll by tuning into my radio show HAIR IN THE AIR, Saturday night at 10 PM CST on 101.9 The Keg.  You can also add The Midnight Devils on Instagram at @the_Midnight_Devils and 3D In Your Face at @3dinyourface.  

Last night I was asked by a great friend of mine and former guitar tech Sean of the Dead to come by and sing with his punk rock band at a show in Omaha featuring The Vibrators, veteran UK punk rockers.  It was a thrill to jump up on stage and sing two songs totalling 3 minutes all together.  The Vibrators played a uncompromising blend of rock n roll that really got my gears going.  It made me look at The Midnight Devils in a whole new light.  We aren't a punk rock band but I feel that we are taking elements of punk rock, old school glam, and hair metal and creating a style of music that is unique.  I keep using the phrase "from-the-heart" because I'm not quite sure how to put a label on what we are doing.  I'm not really sure we know what we are doing.  It's not Bon Jovi and it's not The Ramones but it meets somewhere in the middle.  The Vibrators had that unique sound and style that made me smile from ear to ear and gave me goosebumps for their entire set.  It was rock n roll no labels no bullshit.  That's exactly what we want for this band.  No rock star nonsense, no egos, and no agendas.  We are the guys in the trenches slugging it out at the tough shows because we've got nothing else to lose.  It's what we do best.

I was talking to Corey Phillips about this upcoming photo shoot and The Midnight Devils and I told him I thought this band was going to be a "Revolution".  Maybe revolution is the wrong word but I feel that it's going to bring about change.  People want honest music from guys that are going through the same hardships in life that everyone else is.  I love KISS more than any other band but Paul Stanley doesn't know what it's like playing to a half empty club on a Thursday night pouring his heart out into every song.  In the end it's not about the style of music we play it's about the emotions that are conveyed on stage or through the stereo. It's the songs that touch people.   I think above all that's the thing that is going to win every time.  It's not about playing the hits.  We've been down that road and I still love playing "Rock N Roll All Nite".  It's got to be more about touching people with the Midnight Devils story.  It's about reaching that raw nerve that gives you the goosebumps.  Easier said than done in a club full of people that want to hear Poison songs but I truly believe it can be accomplished.  Corey told me that everything happens for a purpose.  Sniper and I felt like taking on The Midnight Devils was like jumping out into dark water.  Now, I realize that that jump needed to happen in order for us to get to where we want to go.  It's hard to see when you are in the thick of it.  Without the help of certain people talking us of the proverbial ledge I don't think any of this would be possible.  "Unrest in the Midwest" is more than just a clever name it actually means that we are looking for change and on our own terms that change is going to happen.

Always Loud
Forever Proud

Sam Spade

On The Brink of Something Spectacular

Hello everybody.  Welcome to HAIR IN THE AIR, The Official Blog of 3D In Your Face and The Midnight Devils.  I hope you enjoyed the tour break.  I sure did but I have to tell you it didn't feel quite right.  Not seeing those smiling faces singing back at me sure makes you miss it all that much more.  As I sit here tonight fresh out of Midnight Devil rehearsal I am so very optimistic about the future and I wont lie at the same time terrified.  I suppose that means we are doing something right.  I've always said really good Rock n Roll is always dangerous and always unpredictable.  That's how you know it's from the heart if it's not tied up in a nice little package.  We sit here today on the brink of a new tour, on the brink of a new band, and on the brink of something that isn't set by the numbers.  This Saturday night Sniper and I along with Jeremy "The Playboy" Deans will be taking the leap of faith into the unknown along with a very special guest.  We will be kicking off our new tour "Unrest in the Midwest" with a headlining show at Sandy's Bar and Grill in Nebraska City, NE.  This is one of those shows that people always talk about.  I remember my first show with 3D In Your Face all those years ago.  Now we are asking all of you to be there for the first Midnight Devils full scale rock n roll party.  I feel everything we have done has been leading up to this point.  The acoustic tours were just a warm up for things to come.  We are going to take this thing to the next level to say I'm not a bit nervous would be an understatement.  There are two things that put me at ease in this whole situation.  First and most importantly I know that Sniper has my back and I have his.  Having your best friend standing on stage right next to you in the thick of it brings a certain level of clarity.  Secondly I know we are backed by the most amazing fans in the world.  No matter what the band is called I know in the bottom of my heart that you are more than fans, you are family.  We are walking into this hurricane together and that feels a hell of a lot better.

Being in a band is tough.  It's hard work and long hours.  You already know all this.  It's how you handle this stress that really shows if you've got what it takes.  My idea with the acoustic tours was to keep the momentum going.  I wanted to keep us out on the road doing what we do best.  Now we have ourselves set up for a full fledged rock n roll circus.  It makes me nervous as hell but if you aren't nervous going into a situation like this it's time to get out.  After this kick off show in Nebraska City on Saturday night, we will be announcing the rest of the shows for this tour.  We want Saturday to be something special, something that everyone will walk away from with their jaws on the ground.  It feels like we are running a marathon and Sunday morning come 1 AM, I want to know that I left it all out on that stage.  We had a great rehearsal last night.  We will have one final rehearsal tonight and then there's nothing left to do but pray and practise lyrics.  I want to thank everyone that has helped us get to this point.  All the late night phone calls, all the text messages asking for advice, all the help from the club owners, and the unending support of our fans.  This music is who we are and this show is a celebration of life.  After all the drinking and the drugs nothing even comes as to this feeling.  Thank you all for getting us here.  Now it's time for us to take the torch and make something great happen.  Buckle up baby it's about to get a bit bumpy.

Check out this great article and interview in the Nebraska City News-Press written by Nikki Carlson about Saturday's show.  http://www.ncnewspress.com/news/20160915/midnight-devils-to-shred-on-stage-saturday-during-applejack

Huge thank you to Jon Kipper at News Channel Nebraska for the great interview as well.

Always Loud
Forever Proud

Sam Spade

Let's Clear It Up

Hello everybody and welcome to HAIR IN THE AIR, The Official blog of 3D In Your Face and The Midnight Devils.  It's finally here and I am so sad to see it go.  The end of the summer and the end of our tours.  We have had so many great adventures all spring and summer long but it's out with the old and on to something new and fresh.  Most importantly we would like to invite you all to our big celebration this weekend.  The Midnight Devils will be the first to kick things off and cross the finish line.  We will be playing Saturday, Sept. 3rd at Septemberfest Omaha in The CenturyLink Center parking lot.  This is going to be a very special show because we will be playing both the halftime shows during The Omaha Rollergirls matches.  First show starting at 6 PM and the second show starting at 9 PM.  Most importantly if you had the chance to come and see The Midnight Devils we want to thank you and if you didn't this will be your last chance to see this show before we retire it for something far better.  Then on Sunday 3D In Your Face will be opening for the mighty Lita Ford at Septemberfest Omaha.  This show starts around 6 PM, we take the stage around 8 PM, then Lita at 10pm.  Both of these shows are all ages and free with the gate admission.  Come for the funnel cake and stay for the rock n roll.  I can't wait to see all of our friends and families getting together to celebrate the end of this huge run.  Think back, we released an album, we went to Rocklahoma, we did an all acoustic tour of the midwest, and still managed to set fire to a few towns along the way.  Ahhh memories.

Now for another vague blog post that will give you slightly more information about the future of our bands.  Every one's been asking and we just aren't quite ready to make the big announcements yet.  I can tell you that The Midnight Devils have been offered a chance to take our band to the next level.  We have a drummer, we have lights, PA, and pyro and now it's time to take the big step out onto the playing field.  The first stop and inaugural tour kick off show will be Sat. Sept. 17th at Sandy's Bar in Nebraska City, NE for Apple Jack Days. We are now lining up shows for our fall/winter tour titled "Unrest in the Midwest" Tour.  If there is a town, a bar, or a venue that you would like us to play we desperately want to hear from you.  Send all booking questions to themidnightdevils@gmail.com.  No bar to small.  No town to wild.  Bring on the action because Sniper and I are ready to party.  You can expect the same over-the-top stage show.  You may even recognize some of the songs.  The rest of the boys in 3D In Your Face have also given us their blessing and we are hitting the road hard this winter.  Let's keep the magic alive.

As for the future of 3D In Your Face, I've said it a thousand times but I will say it once more.  Sorry but this band will never break up.  To many people have put to much time and energy into this thing to let it slip away.  We have shows booked for the winter but again we are waiting to end this tour before we announce the next batch of shows.  I know it's confusing two bands and all.  3D In Your Face has been our life for so long it's very hard to imagine not having it around.  I don't even like talking about it.  I can't go into any more specifics.  All I can ask is that you please support us and understand this is all coming from a very honest place.  We want to give you the best high energy Rock N Roll show you deserve.  We take that very seriously and always have.  For now I want to leave you on a positive note.  Look back at all the fun we had this summer.  Look back at all the road trips, the break downs, the ups, the downs, and those long night miles.  All of this has been leading up to this point.  I love the summer but I know that it will be another year before we are able to get back out and see some of you.  Thank you for all the love you showed us these last 5 months.  Thank you to everyone that took a chance on us.  Just a little tidbit before I leave, music video scripts have been distributed to all the band members.  We are waiting on approval by the director and approval from the location.  Before you know it another single will be hitting the streets.  Keep The Faith.  This is just the beginning.

ALWAYS LOUD
FOREVER PROUD

Sam Spade

My Way.

Hello everyone and welcome to HAIR IN THE AIR, The Official Blog of 3D In Your Face and The Midnight Devils.  So much is happening in our little glam corner of the globe.  This blog has been such a fantastic outlet for me.  I love all the comments and seeing all of you people read this week in and week out really brings a smile to my face.  This week Sniper and I will be out on the road for two of the last three shows for the acoustic Midnight Devils Tour.  Tonight, Friday the 26th we will be returning to one of the very first bars to take a chance on us back in 2015.  Look out Oakland, NE we are throwing a great big Rock N Roll party at Groovy's.  Show starts at 10 PM.  Saturday night we head down south for a big celebration at The Farmhouse Lounge in Weeping Water, NE.  This will also be a 10 PM show.  As I said earlier only three shows remain on the "Radio Riot" acoustic tour.  We will be announcing more dates and big big big news very soon.  So keep it here.  I promise I will give you all the dirt before you read it on facebook or twitter.  Also please don't forget to tune in to my radio show also called HAIR IN THE AIR, Saturday night at 10 pm CST on 101.9 The Keg.  We are never going to sleep baby.

On this the eve of the last road trip on this tour I wanted to talk about The Midnight Devils and why we decided to venture out and test the waters.  Sniper and I love 3D In Your Face.  I have been with this band for 11 years and Sniper is going on 6.  We love our fans dearly.  We love the music and adventure.  We love putting in the hard work and the long hours.  There is no way we will ever let anything happen to the legacy we have all created.  The Midnight Devils came about at a time that we wanted and needed to stay on the road.  For personal and creative reasons things just seem to go better when we are playing live rock n roll music in a small town bar.  We thought we owed it to our fans to keep playing the music no matter what.  In the beginning it was more about Sniper and I getting on stage and seeing if we could make it through an entire show.  Now we are booking our third tour that will take us through to 2017.  I have had such a blast doing this.  It's tough out there for two guys with two acoustic guitars.  Every show is a bloody uphill battle.  The stories and the adventure is what keeps us coming back for more.  We wanted to make The Midnight Devils a band for the people.  A band that could fit in any bar and rally any group of people no matter what.  We wanted to do it our way from the beginning and I am pretty proud to say we have stayed true to our core values.

We don't just play the songs that people want to hear but  play the songs that you want to play as a musician.  Play songs from the 2014 Midnight Devils record.  Play songs for the recent Lost in the Volume album.  Mix it all up and if people see that it come straight from the heart they wont have a choice but to get it.  We didn't want to rely on anyone else to control our destiny.  No hand outs just hard work.  To be honest I actually love it and don't consider it work.  Sniper and I battled and fought through some brutal cities but we made it out alive and we are about to make one of the biggest announcements of our careers.  What's supposed to happen next is really any body's guess.  I'm still not even sure but I know we aren't going anywhere.  Thank you all for being part of this adventure.  We have made some great memories together and in the end isn't that what it's really all about.  I have laughed more this last summer than I have in my entire life.  There's also been a lot of rough spots and I've lost people along the way.  I'm still a firm believe that if you lose yourself in the music you will never be alone.  Those songs will always remind you of the good times and hopefully pull you out of the bad times.  My way better yet 'our' way isn't anything special but it is unique and from the heart and I believe captures the essence of what Rock N Roll is really about.

ALWAYS LOUD
FOREVER PROUD

Sam Spade