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Finding Emo

Tammy La Gorce | Aug. 14, 2005 | nytimes.com

THERE is no shortage of cultural exports from New Jersey: the ethnic clichés of "The Sopranos," the tortured grotesques of the filmmaker Todd Solondz and those grand oldies acts Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi.

Add to this list emo, or emotional punk or post-hardcore or pop-punk. That is, punk that wears its heart on its sleeve and tries a little tenderness to leaven its sonic attack. If it helps, imagine Ricky Nelson singing in the Sex Pistols.

Anybody old enough to have a full-time job can be forgiven for not noticing that New Jersey is home to break-out groups like Thursday, My Chemical Romance and Senses Fail, and that in the eyes of several national rock labels, the Garden State has become a hotbed for signing best-new-hope bands.

Turn on the Fuse network, the new generation's answer to the now-quaint MTV, and a single rotation of videos is apt to turn up a cluster of shaggy-haired New Jersey guys torturing guitars as they shriek about the bleakness of their callow lives. These bands share a sound (driving but desolate), an attitude (life's rough, man) and a history (gigs in basements, lodges and V.F.W. halls where they got their start).

Most of these bands haven't yet infiltrated the iPods of the masses, but they are sketching in the strong sense of New Jersey as a music scene the way Athens, Ga., was in the early 1980's and Seattle was in the late 1980's and early 90's. New Jersey and emo don't quite have that gravity yet, but more and more people are asking: "Where were you when Jimmy Eat World lit up the Wayne Firehouse in 2000?"

Richard Reines, who owns Drive-Thru Records, which is based in the San Fernando Valley in California, believes in the New Jersey scene; Drive-Thru's roster includes Hidden in Plain View from Stanhope and the Early November from Hammonton.

"We came back, because as label owners we couldn't be away from it," said Mr. Reines, who is from Fort Lee. He recently bought a house in Matawan and, for business reasons, now splits his time between the two states.

If you haven't heard of Senses Fail, a screamy Bergen County four-piece whose debut album, "Let It Enfold You" (Vagrant) made the top 40 last fall and has already sold more than 200,000 copies, you may have heard of My Chemical Romance, a punkier, goth-leaning band by way of Kearny and Belleville whose mainstream crossover came with last year's "Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge" album (Warner) and the hit single "I'm Not O.K.."

If you haven't heard of Armor for Sleep, a West Orange-Madison-Teaneck-Maplewood collective with a video from the album "What to Do When You Are Dead" (Equal Vision) rising on Fuse, you may be familiar with Thursday, the raging New Brunswick outfit that toured with the Cure last summer. The band's "War All the Time" (Island), released in 2003, has sold 332,000 copies, advancing the theory that it, along with a couple of other New Brunswick early achievers, set the stage for a scene that has grown so hot that some hipster purists argue that it has already burned itself out.

The Big Bang

Jimmy Eat World, the band responsible for what Gabe Saporta, who leads Midtown -- a West Orange-New Brunswick heavy guitar outfit -- calls "the Jersey scene's golden moment," is not from New Jersey at all, but Arizona.

Even so, for Mr. Saporta and his peers, when Jimmy Eat World played the Wayne Firehouse -- which is still a firehouse -- that meant validation for their musical scene: though the band could have played to sold-out arenas nationwide, Jimmy Eat World swerved its bus into Wayne for a spur-of-the-moment free concert based on the pull of kindred spirits.

"It was their way of acknowledging the kids here," said Alex Saavedra, owner of the Kearny-based independent Eyeball Records. "Nobody could see anything, and it probably wasn't easy for them to get their equipment in there, but they wanted to play to kids who were doing what they did, which was owning their own scene, doing it on their own terms."

Jimmy Eat World was among the most celebrated acts tagged with the now-unfashionable emo label early on, and its sound -- moody, melodic and marked by an obsession with doomed relationships -- started filtering through New Jersey high schools and sticking to more introspective teenagers in the late 1990's.

Around the same time -- April 17, 1997, to be exact -- Saves the Day, fronted by Chris Conley, assembled in Princeton and was also quickly classified as emo. Its music, which hundreds of "confused, unhappy kids," as Mr. Conley calls them, would pay $5 to listen to on weekend nights at places like the Manville Elks Lodge and the Princeton Arts Council, resonated with locals the way that Jimmy Eat World soon resonated with a country full of sullen teenagers.

For Saves the Day, which went on to sold-out shows across the country, a contract with DreamWorks and several respectable chart runs, the build was slower than Jimmy Eat World's. But it energized a scene that every player that has emerged with a record deal since recalls with emo-appropriate love and longing.

"It was really an incredible thing that for us started 10 years ago," said Mr. Conley, who is preparing for a fall tour with Saves the Day alongside Senses Fail. "Every weekend, we'd go to a show to see a local band. We'd go to a record store in New Brunswick and pick up a flier for a show at a V.F.W. or an Elks Lodge or in somebody's basement, and it would always be the same people. After a while we created a little community -- these were the type of kids who probably didn't have a million friends in high school -- and it was a safe haven for us. There was a real sense of belonging, and that was the seed of the scene that's today. Now I get asked about New Jersey a lot.

"We were so lucky that we had those places to play, that sort of community, and a lot of bands that are in the mainstream right now owe their momentum to that."

Thursday's lead singer, Geoff Rickly, never meant to manufacture a scene when his band came together in 1997. But a cluster of key players who at the time considered his basement New Jersey's answer to CBGB's maintain that he did, anyway.

As Mr. Rickly explained: "We just wanted to have a place for people in the area to come see music. It wasn't the most original idea, but I had a house in New Brunswick I was renting with a basement, and it just grew out of that."

Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance said that road-tripping to Mr. Rickly's basement "was a way to keep the focus on music, instead of going to bars where kids couldn't get in anyway and people were only interested in getting bombed."

Mr. Saavedra, of Eyeball Records, the first label to sign Thursday, Midtown, My Chemical Romance and other bands before they leaped into the mainstream, recalled a typical Friday night in Mr. Rickly's basement: "You could fit maybe 100 people in there, and then you'd have kids in the driveway, in the backyard, kids with their ears pressed against the windows trying to listen. It was the sweatiest, smelliest thing, but it was incredible."

Mr. Rickly added: "It was a little sanctuary of a place. So many kids would show up that we'd open the storm windows so they could hear. One time we flagged down an ice cream truck for 300 kids."

On the Brink of Nostalgia

Nowadays, people want to do more than flag an ice cream truck. They want to flag down fame.

Mr. Saavedra of Eyeball Records says he has been wading through calls from bands hoping to get in on what Mr. Way calls "the Jersey signing explosion."

"People are saying that if you break in Jersey, you break in the rest of the world," Mr. Saavedra said. "I've had bands call me from Tennessee, Colorado, asking me what part of Jersey they should move to."

Mr. Reines of Drive-Thru added: "It's not only the music, the fashion starts in New Jersey, too. Say every kid is wearing a track jacket, and other kids are wearing hoodies. In six months or a year, the rest of the country will get into it. That's what people think."

Other acts yoked to the New Jersey emo outbreak include Hidden in Plain View (Stanhope), which released its first full-length album, "Life in Dreaming," earlier this year; the Early November (Hammonton), which is releasing a triple-album this fall; the Milwaukees, a Jersey City band that will release its first full-length disc next year and is already gaining favor in Europe; and the Number 12 Looks Like You (Bergen County).

These bands' popularity has also spurred an infestation of promoters and representatives from national labels in the New Jersey suburbs. They now mingle freely among the high school upstarts originally responsible for booking the lodges, firehouses and community centers where bands played -- and, in some locations, continue to play.

Though most young bands would welcome the attention of a major CD label, the presence of the music business carries the whiff of a sellout for the original players. If anyone corrupted the underground greatness of the circuit, the band members say, corporate party-crashers would be to blame.

"It's the most unique scene in the world," Mr. Way said. "I look at it now in a very nostalgic way. I definitely miss it."

"It was my church, my way to connect," said Buddy Nielsen, leader of Senses Fail. "Everybody was there for the music, nobody was there just to buy merch. And after a show, you'd all go to a diner afterward. That was the New Jersey thing."

No Place Like Home

Among every erstwhile New Jersey hall player, and even among the label people, a sense that you can't go back again has taken hold.

"The success of these bands is really a tribute to the kids in the scene," said Rich Egan, owner of Los Angeles-based Vagrant Records. "They were fans first, and they've been so supportive of each other. Part of the reason that Jersey is producing bands is because they made a space for each other to get their sea legs. Places like the Wayne Firehouse were a way for them to get in front of a lot of other kids and play. Kids putting on hall shows is the very definition of D.I.Y. I don't think trying to turn it into the Hollywood Strip works."

Ace Enders, leader of the Early November, said: "It's a strong scene, and everybody loves it. But when every band's getting signed, something's bound to change."

Depending on who a confused, unhappy young listener or hopeful rock star asks, though, all may not be lost. "Everything happens in cycles," said Mr. Nielsen, whose hand is smothered by a cross-and-skull tattoo that reads "Jersey" beneath it. "This scene is strong enough that it will recycle itself and come again."

Mr. Conley of Saves the Day said: "There's a distinct change you can see. Whenever you catch a glimpse of success it starts to change the music. But out of the ashes of a smoldering heap of junk, people become creative again because they're so frustrated."

Mr. Saavedra, though no less hopeful, is not convinced that the junk-heap comparison holds currency yet. A 12-band show he helped stage at the Wayne Firehouse in June had him feeling as if he had entered a time machine.

"Every single band that came through here played the Wayne Firehouse," he said, "so it would be great if they started doing more shows there again."

If that doesn't happen, several members of New Jersey's own brotherhood of bands may one day resurrect the scene themselves.

At a recent Armor for Sleep show at Irving Plaza in Manhattan, the four members, who have a reputation among their fellow bands as likable kid brothers, took a break from setting up to talk about life in a touring van and home -- in their case, their parents' New Jersey homes.

"It's the perfect place to live," said the band's 21-year-old front man, Ben Jorgensen, to nods from his band mates. "It's not typically boring suburbia. Every town is busy. It's like a mini-New York, but it's really safe.

"I want to continue living there, probably forever," added Mr. Jorgensen, who is a native of West Orange. "It's great for raising a family."

A version of this article appears in print on Aug. 14, 2005, Section NJ, Page 14 of the National edition with the headline: Finding Emo.

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“Art This Way feels like a world-class art gallery that is open 24 hours a day,” says Michael Galbraith, President & CEO of the Fort Wayne Downtown Improvement District, in regard to all of the public art available to enjoy throughout Downtown Fort Wayne.

Art This Way operates under the umbrella of the Fort Wayne Downtown Improvement District. Art This Way Manager Alexandra Hall has helped bring Art This Way to life through alley activations. Art This Way works to raise funds and act as the liaison between property owners and artists to bring large scale professional art installations to Fort Wayne.

Get to know the “Double Plus” in Downtown Fort Wayne. The Double Plus weaves between residential areas, local shops and restaurants, and is home to numerous pieces of art, light installations, and family-friendly areas to hang out. When viewed from above, the alleys align to make two “plus” signs within the busy downtown streets.

The Double Plus can be found in the alleyways between W. Berry Street, E. Wayne Street, and W. Washington Street (that run east and west) and S. Calhoun Street and S. Harrison Street (that run north and south).

The south area of the Double Plus is home to numerous works of art including pieces by Alex Mendez, Alexandra Hall, Diane Groenert, Terry Ratliff, and Theoplis Smith placed between 2016 and 2017. There are also Art This Way murals from 1010, Matthew Plett, Arlin Graff, and Bryan Ballinger as well as a Clean Drains Fort Wayne mural by Julie Wall.

In the north area of the Double Plus, there are Art This Way murals by Shawn Dunwoody, Tammy Davis, Tim Parsley, and JUURI. The north area is also home to the 77 Steps light sculpture, the Porch Off Calhoun, and a Bryan Ballinger mural on the side of the City Center Garage adjacent to the Porch Off Calhoun.

String lights as well as furniture pieces to relax or dine at can be found throughout both the north and south areas of the Double Plus during warmer months of the year. Whether you are taking family photos during the day, or exploring the lights in the evening after grabbing a slice of pizza from 816 Pint & Slice or Big Apple Pizza, the Double Plus is accessible, colorful, and open to the public every single day.

Alexandra Hall says, “The Double Plus is always evolving. If you visit Downtown Fort Wayne, you may find new murals being created throughout the summer. What started as an art project has grown into an all-inclusive downtown experience and public space that is welcome and safe for everyone.”

by Stephen J. Bailey on behalf of the Downtown Improvement District

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11/20/10 - Bruar Falls - Brooklyn, NY w/ Hannibal Montana, The Armchairs, Ball of Flame Shoot Fire

12/12/10 - Public Assembly - Brooklyn, NY w/ Hannibal Montana, Lilith Velkor, Gung Ho!

1/6/11 - The Outer Space - Hamden, CT w/ Grown Ups, Wess Meets West, Good Citizens, Midair

1/10/11 - Party Expo - Brooklyn, NY w/ Athletics, Hightide Hotel

3/16/11 - Arlene’s Grocery - NY, NY w/ Gates, The Republic of Wolves, The Francis Flute

5/3/11 - Church of Boston - Boston, MA w/ Bent Knee, King Orchid, Good Citizens

5/15/11 - The Charleston - Brooklyn, MA w/ Gates, Hannibal Montana, Suns

6/25/11 - Lit Lounge - NY, NY w/ Labirinto, Calls

7/23/11 - The Acheron - Brooklyn, NY w/ Hannibal Montana, Slim Charles, Zvoov

9/25/11 - Kearny Irish - Kearny, NJ w/ Old Nick, Pilots in Orbit, Morning…

11/11/11 - Canvas Clash - Boonton, NJ w/ The Soviet, Au Revoir, Winter Wives

12/3/11 - Waffle Office - New Brunswick, NJ w/ Marloneisha, Damascus, County Drop

12/17/11 - Richie B’s - Holbrook, NY w/ North End, Calls

12/23/11 - The Vaj Majal - New Brunswick, NJ w/ County Drop, The Bewilderness

1/6/12 - House Show - Westfield, NJ w/ Our Daily Fix, Oswald

1/14/12 - The Court Tavern  - New Brunswick, NJ w/ Old Nick, Gates, Minor Motion

1/27/12 - The Bing Arts Center – Springfield, MA w/ Gates, Chalk Talk, Black Churches, White Savages, Avely

1/28/12 – Hudson River Coffee House – Albany, NY w/ Gates, Accents

3/10/12 - The Chocolate Factory - New Brunswick, NJ w/ Marloneisha, Westover

3/11/12 - St. Vitus - Brooklyn, NY w/ Sleepmakeswaves, Hannibal Montana, No Grave Like the Sea

3/12/12 - Milkboy - Philadelphia, PA w/ Sleepmakeswaves, North End, Mi-ke

4/13/12 - Crossroads - Garwood, NJ w/ Chemtrail, Vows, Avoider, Black Water

4/20/12 - The Box Fort - Allston, MA w/ That’s Rugby, Strange Mangers, White Savages

5/18/12 - Maxwell’s - Hoboken, NJ w/ Chocolate Bread, The Embracers, Morning…

5/19/12 - Crossroads - Garwood, NJ w/ Gates, Let Me Run, Old Nick, Colony

6/9/12 -  Freehold VFW - Freehold, NJ w/ gates, Athletics, Old Nick

6/17/12 - Buffalo House - Garfield, NJ w/  Au Revoir, Athletics, Secret Plot, Wess Meets West

6/21/12 - House Show - Westfield, NJ w/ Pilots in Orbit, Our Daily Fix

6/22/12 - Make Music New York - Brooklyn, NY

6/23/12 - The Note - West Chester, PA w/ Pilots in Orbit, North End, Old Nick

7/25/12 - Spike Hill - Brooklyn, NY w/ Hannibal Montana

8/10/12 - Reverb - Reading, PA w/ Hannibal Montana , North End, You, You Dark Forest

8/11/12 - Paradise Lost - New Brunswick, NJ w/ The Nico Blues, Pilots in Orbit

8/12/12 – Mahall’s – Lakewood, OH w/ Gates, Dinner and a Suit

8/13/12 – My Dad’s Place – Detroit, MI w/ Gates, Sunlight Ascending

8/14/12 – Plainwell Community Center – Plainwell, MI w/ Gates, Tiger! Tiger!, Good Weather For Airstrikes, The Westbound, Counselor

8/15/12 – The Subterranean – Chicago, IL w/ Gates, Like So, Droughts

8/16/12 – Coffee Nation – Bloomington, IL w/ Gates, The Knitted Cap Club

8/17/12 - Mote Park – Piqua, OH w/ Gates, The Orphan The Poet, Fall Kill The Calendar, States Away, Set The Stage

8/19/12 - The Auction House – Audubon, NJ w/ Gates, Take One Car  

8/20/12 - The Batcave - Montclair, NJ - A Film in Color, Babytown Frolics        

8/23/12 - Studio @ Webster Hall - NY,NY

9/13/12 - Don Pedro’s - Brooklyn, NY w/ Gates, Suns

9/14/12 - The Chocolate Factory - New Brunswick, NJ w/ Gates, Suns, Marolneisha

10/3/12 -  Spike Hill - Brooklyn, NY w/ No Grave Like The Sea, The Summer Pledge, Oceanographer

10/13/12 Don Pedro’s - Brooklyn, NY w/ Hannibal Montana, Perhaps, North End, Noxious Foxes, Time Columns

10/15/12 - Delancey CMJ - NY,NY w/ Spirit Animal

11/30/12 - The Meatlocker - Montclair, NJ w/ Arrows in Her, Ola Madrid, Tony Clark

12/1/12 - SUNY Purchase - Purchase, NY

12/3/12 - The Meatlocker - Montclair, NJ w/ Koji, Dads, Community

1/25/13 - The Court Tavern - New Brunswick, NJ w/ Gatherer, Arrows in Her, Marloneisha

3/3/13 - Tamanny Hall - NY,NY w/ Hanmon, Slim Charles

3/16/13 - Bonfire Nation - Mansfield, Ohio

3/18/13 - Garden Bowl - Detroit, MI w/ Reverend

3/19/13 - The Donut Hole - Muskegon, MI

3/20/13 - Township - Chicago, IL w/ Atalanta

3/21/13 - The Sound Cellar - Chesterton, IN w/ Kellam, Goods, Party Moms

3/22/13 - The Well - South Bend, IN

3/23/13 - Kopec’s - Pittsburgh, PA w/ Modern Baseball, My Captain My Sea, Relationships

4/19/13 - Asbury Lanes - Asbury Park, NJ w/ Penfold, Gates, Athletics, Owel

4/20/13 - The Court Tavern - New Brunswick, NJ w/ Gates, Owel, D’arcy, Eyeswan

4/25/13 - North Star Bar - Philadelphia, PA w/ North End, Signal Hill

4/26/13 - The Batcave - Montclair, NJ w/ North End, Signal Hill, Au Revoir

5/29/13 - Pandora’s Box - Quebec City, QC w/ Gulfer, Echos from Jupiter

5/30/13 - Casa del Popolo - Montreal, QC w/ Gulfer, Atsuko Chiba, Beyck Fantom

5/31/13 - Monkey House - Winooski, VT w/ Cloudeyes

6/19/13 - The Court Tavern - New Brunswick, NJ w/ Hidden Hospitals, A Balance Between, Ghost House

6/23/13 - Maxwell’s - Hoboken, NJ

7/21/13 - Asbury Lanes w/ Northern Faces, Let Me Run, Ghost House

7/25/13 - Casa del Popolo - Montreal, QC w/ Gulfer, You’ll Live, Discord of Forgotten Sketch

7/26/13 – Artspace - Peterborough, ON w/ Gulfer, You’ll Live, Light Company

7/27/13 – Sterling Lofts - Toronto, ON w/ Gulfer, You’ll Live, New Armour, Sleep for the Nightlife

7/28/13 – Indigo Plateau - Kitchener, ON w/ Gulfer, New Wings, The Ednas

7/29/13 –  Castle Empress - London, ON w/ Gulfer, Kingpin

7/30/13 – Coach and Horses - Windsor, ON w/ Gulfer, Red Red Run

7/31/13 – Warehouse show - Detroit, MI w/ Gulfer

8/1/13 – Wayne Manor - Kalamazoo, MI w/ Gulfer, LVL UP, Caust

8/3/13 – GnarFest - Chicago, IL w/ Joan of Arc, The Reptilian, Tiny Moving Parts, Foxing, Joint Chiefs of Math

8/4/13 – The Sound Cellar - Chesterton, IN w/ Gulfer, Joint Chiefs of Math, Analecta, Chin Up

8/6/13 – The Firehouse - North Manchester, IN w/ Gulfer, Grey Gordon  

8/7/13 – The Summit - Columbus, OH w/ Gulfer, Graves, Every Episode Ever

8/8/13 - Relax it’s Just Coffee - Mansfield, OH w/ Gulfer

8/9/13 – Space Paul’s - Rochester, NY w/ Gulfer, Barbarossa

8/10/13 – Ithaca Underground - Ithaca, NY w/ Gulfer, Cattle Drums

8/11/13 – Hong Kong Gardens - Philadelphia, PA w/ Gulfer, Gir Scouts, Joint Chiefs of Math

8/12/13 – That’s How I Beat Shaq - Virginia Beach, VA w/ Gulfer, Trust Fall

8/13/13 – Charm City Art Space - Baltimore, MD w/ Gulfer, Time Columns, Kitsune Rad

8/14/13 - The Court Tavern - New Brunswick, NJ w/ Gulfer, Holy City Zoo, Pilots in Orbit, Owel

8/15/13 - The Batcave - Montclair, NJ w/ Gulfer, Gates

8/16/13 - The Space - Hamden, CT w/ Gulfer, Oshwa, Giraffes? Giraffes!, The Guru, Strange Mangers

8/17/13 -  The Elevens - Northampton, MA w/ Gulfer, Giraffes? Giraffes!, The Bulletproof Tiger

8/18/13 - Cambridge Elks Lodge - Cambridge, MA w/ Gulfer, Giraffes? Giraffes!, The Bulletproof Tiger, I Kill Giants

8/19/13 - Geno’s Rock Club - Portland, ME w/ Gulfer, An Anderson

8/20/13 - Jenke Arts - Burlington, VT w/ Gulfer, My Dad, The Para-medics

10/25/13 - The Court Tavern - New Brunswick, NJ w/ Gates, Prawn, Attikas Arras

11/9/13 - Suburbia - Brooklyn, NY w/ Tiny Moving Parts, Safety

11/15/13 - Brandeis University - Waltham, MA w/ Gates

2/14/14 - The Democracy Center - Cambridge, MA w/ Hit Home, Strange Mangers, Quarrels, I/O

2/15/14 - TC3 Student Center - Ithaca, NY w/ Hit Home, why+the+wires, Barbarossa

2/16/14 - Heirloom Arts Theatre - Danbury, CT w/ Hit Home, The Box Tiger

2/24/14 - The Stanhope House - Stanhope, NJ w/ O’Brother, A Balance Between

2/28/14 - Friends & Lovers - Brooklyn, NY w/ Slim Charles, Bandladeafy, Arrows in Her

3/11/14 - Area 52 - Pittsburgh, PA w/ Narrow/Arrow, Be Still, Cody, Partly Sunny

3/12/14 - House with No Name - Columbus, OH w/ Narrow/Arrow, I Mustache You A Question, Brat Curse

3/13/14 - The Well - South Bend, IN w/ Narrow/Arrow, Infinite Buffalo

3/14/14 - Waffle Haus - Grand Rapids, MI w/ Narrow/Arrow, Suns, Moses, Odd Dates

3/15/14 - Township - Chicago, IL w/ Narrow/Arrow, Suns, Evasive Backflip

3/16/14 - Blind Bob’s - Dayton, OH w/ Narrow/Arrow, Silent Lions, Sport Fishing USA

4/10/14 - The Batcave - Montclair, NJ w/ Living Room, What Moon Things, Aviator, A Film in Color

4/11/14 - Suburbia - Brooklyn, NY w/ Living Room, What Moon Things, Banquets, Placeholder

4/12/14 - The UAG - Albany, NY w/ Living Room, What Moon Things, Softpowers

5/26/14 - Asbury Lanes - Asbury Park, NJ w/ Old Gray, Frameworks, Bad Kisser

6/18/14 - Shea Stadium - Brooklyn, NY w/ The Ambulars, County Drop, Life Eaters

6/26/14 - Kung Fu Necktie - Philadelphia, PA w/ Sleep In, Abilities, Dryjacket

6/27/14 - The Loving Touch - Ferndale, MI w/ The Summer Pledge (last show), The Anonymous

6/28/14 - FEST FEST - Muskegon, MI w/ Empire! Empire!, Dowsing, The Reptilian, Narrow/Arrow

6/29/14 - Gnarnia - Chicago, IL w/ Hodera, Bathing Resorts

7/1/14 - Hampton’s - Columbus, OH w/ IMYAQ, Every Episode Ever

7/2/14 - The Stone Tavern - Kent, OH w/ Homies, Us, From Borealis

7/3/14 - The Pallas Theatre - Pittsburgh, PA w/ The Guru, Naked Signal

7/18/14 - Studio at Webster Hall - New York, NY w/ Pentimento, Have Mercy, Gates

8/11/14 - The Grand Victory - Brooklyn, NY w/ Big Awesome, Lions, Brightest Color

8/13/14 - Wunderloft - Asbury Park, NJ w/ Alex G, Elvis Depressedly, Pinegrove

8/23/14 - The Mercantile - Dublin, IE w/ Tides of Man

8/24/14 - Static - Swansea, UK w/ Tides of Man

8/25/14 - Sanctuary Bar - Basingstoke, UK w/ Tides of Man

8/26/14 - Non Zero’s - Dundee, UK w/ Tides of Man

8/27/14 - Hard Rock - Glasgow, UK w/ Tides of Man

8/28/14 - Temple of Boom - Leeds, UK w/ Tides of Man

8/29/14 - Craufurd Arms - Milton Keynes, UK w/ Tides of Man

8/30/14 - The Garage - London, UK w/ Tides of Man

9/1/14 - El Diablo - Lille, FR w/ Tides of Man

9/2/14 - Cafe Video - Ghent, BE w/ Tides of Man

9/3/14 - Au Chat Noir - Paris, FR w/ Tides of Man

9/4/14 - JuHa West - Stuttgart, DE w/ Tides of Man

9/5/14 - Disorder - Wroclaw, PL w/ Tides of Man

9/6/14 - GMK - Budapest, HU w/ Tides of Man

9/7/14 - The Shelter - Cluj-Napoca, RO w/ Tides of Man

9/8/14 - Das Bach - Vienna, AU w/ Tides of Man

9/9/14 - Beatclub - Dessau, DE w/ Tides of Man

9/10/14 - L’Entrepot - Audun Le Tiche, FR w/ Tides of Man

9//11/14 - Canadian Cafe - Tours, FR w/ Tides of Man

9/12/14 - Club Kamikaze - Mechelen, BE w/ Tides of Man

10/1/14 - St. Vitus - Brooklyn, NY w/ Living Room, Caravela, Bethlehem Steel

10/21/14 - Cameo Gallery - Brooklyn, NY w/ Pins, September Girls, Mannequin Pussy, Amanda X

10/30/14 - Asbury Lanes - Asbury Park, NJ w/ Pianos Become the Teeth, Gates, Frameworks

11/7/14 - Democracy Center - Cambridge, MA w/ Marietta, Sports, Au Revoir, Quarrels

11/8/14 - Casa Del Popolo - Montreal, QC w/ Marietta, lovechild, Gulfer

11/9/14 - Icehouse - Cohoes, NY w/ Marietta, lovechild, California Cousins

11/14/14 - The Nursery - New Brunswick, NJ w/ Wedding Dress, Pinegrove, Dollys

11/15/14 - Bourbon & Branch - Philadelphia, PA w/ Wedding Dress, Static Mountain

1/3/15 - The Bomb Shelter - New Brunswick, NJ w/ Gatherer, Hodera, Lake Effect

1/9/15 - Palisades - Brooklyn, NY w/ Pinegrove, The Most, Nine of Swords, Ther

1/10/15 - Baby’s All Right - Brooklyn, NY w/ Slingshot Dakota, Runaway Brother, Crazy & The Brains

2/27/15 - The Banana Stand - New Brunswick, NJ w/ Runaway Brother

3/8/15 - Lakehouse Studios - Asbury Park, NJ w/ Dollys, Pinegrove, Catchabatcha

3/14/15 - People’s Warehouse - Pittsburgh, PA w/ Homies, Highdeaf

3/15/15 - Mustache House - Columbus, OH - Narrow/Arrow, It’s A Secret

3/16/15 - The Ottawa Tavern - Toledo, OH w/ Narrow/Arrow

3/17/15 - The Quad - Grand Rapids, MI w/ The Cardboard Swords, Moses

3/18/15 - Tiger Room at CS3 - Fort Wayne, IN w/ Free Throw, Metavari, Fucking Panthers

3/19/15 - Friendzone - Chicago, IL w/ Mothlight, Winter Classic

3/20/15 - Bonfire Nation - Mansfield, OH w/ Narrow/Arrow, Molly’s Worst Enemy

3/21/15 - Everybody Hits - Philadelphia, PA w/ Ghost Gum, Thin Lips, Cool Points

3/29/15 - The Knitting Factory - Brooklyn, NY w/ LITE, The End of The Ocean

4/11/15 - Ground Zero at RPI - Troy, NY w/ Hodera, Prince Daddy & The Hyena

4/17/15 - Peace Cafe - Southington, CT w/ The Most, Queen Moo, Messes, Lovely

4/26/15 - Communiversity Arts Fest - Princeton, NJ

4/30/15 - Marlin Room at Webster Hall - NY, NY w/ CHON, Diveo

5/1/15 - The Stood at SUNY Purchase - Purchase, NY w/ The Most, Pinegrove, Tri-State Era

5/16/15 - Aviv - Brooklyn, NY w/ Ishmael, Zula, Slim Charles

6/5/15 - In The West - New Brunswick, NJ w/ Invalids, No Stranger, In Angles, Use Big Words

7/5/15 - Cameo Gallery - Brooklyn, NY w/ Gulfer, People Like You, Wild Pink, Living Room

7/7/15 - The Bomb Shelter - New Brunswick, NJ w/ Hodera, ROMP

7/8/15 - The Treehouse - Albany, NY w/ What Moon Things

7/9/15 - Relax It’s Just Coffee - Mansfield, OH

7/10/15 - Annabell’s - Akron, OH w/ From Borealis, Kitchsy

7/11/15 - Tires - Detroit, MI w/ Gosh Pith

7/12/15 - The Quad - Grand Rapids, MI w/ Moses

7/13/15 - Beat Kitchen - Chicago, IL w/ Space Blood, Evasive Backflip, Rhone

7/14/15 - Lookout Lounge - Omaha, NE w/ Natrually the Foundation Will Bear Your Expenses, Super Ghost, Bed Rest

7/15/15 - Gillie’s - Kearney, NE

7/16/15 - 7th Circle Music Collective - Denver, CO w/ Iluminado

7/17/15 - Music Garage - Salt Lake City, UT w/ The Great Interstate, Sound of Satellites, The Wasatch Fault

7/18/15 - The Crux - Boise, ID

7/19/15 - The Victory Lounge - Seattle, WA w/ Detlef, Walter & Perry, Chung Antique

7/20/15 - The Know - Portland, OR w/ The Hague, Outerspace Heaters

7/21/15 - Caldwell Park - Redding, CA w/ Belda Beat, Derive

7/22/15 - The Honey Hive Gallery - San Francisco, CA w/ Wander, Floral, Strawberry Girls

7/23/15 - Frank’s Place - Fresno, CA w/ Chyna, Where Sea Meets Sky, The Unending Thread

7/24/15 - Bonnerhaus - North Hollywood, CA w/ Pretend, 100 Onces

7/25/15 - The Ecelectic Room - Anaheim, CA w/ Hollow Ran

7/26/15 - Rouge Bar - Scottsdale, AZ w/ Sideyard

7/27/15 - Duke City Sound - Albuquerque, NM w/ CRTTRZ, Tides

7/28/15 - 1919 Hemphill - Fort Worth, TX w/ Halfsleep, Covet, Cleanup, Biscuit Head

7/29/15 - Dan’s Silverleaf - Denton, TX w/ Halfsleep, Covet

7/30/15 - Murphy’s - Memphis, TN w/ Churchkey, Monticello, The Cloth

7/31/15 - Exponent Manor - Nashville, TN w/ Shy, Low, Tsuynyu

8/1/15 - PG - Evansville, IN

8/2/15 - House Show - Knoxville, TN w/ Lions

8/3/15 - New York Pizza - Greensboro, NC w/ Cepheus, Greaver

8/4/15 - Strange Matter - Richmond, VA w/ From Fragile Seeds, Guana 415, Winning the Loser’s Bracket

8/6/15 - The Knitting Factory - Brooklyn, NY w/ The Velvet Teen, Caravela

10/10/15 - Nowhere, USA - New Brunswick, NJ w/ Pinegrove, Palehound, Glazer

4/2/16 - The Studio @ Webster Hall - NY, NY w/ Tides of Man, Covet, Kodiak

4/13/16 - Aviv - Brooklyn, NY - Weatherbox, Enemies

4/30/16 - ‘Ol Yeller - Boston, MA w/ Floral, Leaner, Herietta

5/7/16 - J House - New Brunswick, NJ w/ El Americano, Hannibal Montana, The Planet You

6/2/16 - The Studio @ Webster Hall - NY, NY w/ Tiny Moving Parts, Prawn, Free Throw

7/8/16 - Sunnyvale - Brooklyn, NY w/ The Island of Misfit Toys, Broken Beak, Sharpless, For Everest

7/14/16 - VFW - Hasbrouck Heights, NJ w/ Speedy Ortiz, Spowder

7/22/16 - La Sala Rossa - Montreal, QC w/ Gulfer, The Reptilian, Black Love

7/23/16 - Le Sous-Sol Du Cercle - Quebec City, QC w/ Gulfer, The Reptilian

8/15/16 - Hangar - Dublin, IR w/ Gulfer, Yonen

8/17/16 - House Show - Cardiff, WL w/ Gulfer, Pipedream

8/19/16 - ArcTanGent Festival - Fernhill Farm, Britsol, UK

8/21/16 - Stereo - Glasgow, UK w/ Totorro, Dialects

8/22/16 - Temple of Boom - Leeds, UK w/ Totorro, Lost Ground, Vogons

8/23/16 - Gulliver’s - Manchester, UK w/ Totorro, Lost Ground

8/24/16 - Bodega - Nottingham, UK w/ Totorro, Alright the Captain

8/25/16 - The Hope & Ruin - Brighton, UK w/ Totorro, Waking Aida

8/26/16 - Sanctuary - Baskingstoke, UK w/ Totorro, Waking Aida

8/27/16 - The Old Blue Last - London, UK w/ Totorro, Waking Aida

8/28/16 - The Exchange - Leicester, UK w/ Totorro, Waking Aida

9/3/16 - The Mercury Lounge - NY, NY w/ Gates, Rare Futures, Athletics

10/22/16 - AMFP - Asbury Park, NJ w/ Dollys, Toy Cars, The North American

10/24/16 - DC9 - Washington, DC w/ Drop Electric, This City Called Earth

10/25/16 - Leftovers - Roanoke, VA w/ Dead Broke, The Head, Fujian

10/26/16 - Cory’s GC - Charleston, SC w/ Catholics, Well

10/27/16 - Eventide Brewery - Atlanta, GA w/ Bear Girl, Stay the Sea

10/28/16 - A&M Theatre - Panama City, FL w/ The Burl, Omibozu

10/30/16 - FEST @ Dirty Nelly’s - Gainesville, FL

10/31/16 - New Freedom Studios - Orlando, FL w/ Hodera, Secret Stuff

11/1/16 - The Odd Room - Charlotte, NC w/ Sinai Vessel, Ivadell, Hodera, Secret Stuff

11/2/16 - The Odditorium - Asheville, NC w/ Pictures of Vernon, Hodera, Secret Stuff

11/3/16 - The Litterbox - Blacksburg, VA w/ Hodera, Secret Stuff

11/11/16 - The Studio @ Webster Hall - NY, NY w/ Owel, The Soil & The Sun

2/16/17 - Alphaville - Brooklyn, NY w/ Tancred, Lilith, Yucky Duster

2/22/17 - Backyard on Bell - Denton, TX w/ Halfsleep, Terra Collective

2/23/17 - Mount Moon - Austin, TX

2/24/17 - El Rey Theatre - Albuquerque, NM w/ Dance Gavin Dance, CHON, Eidola

2/25/17 - The Black Sheep - Colorado Springs, CO w/  Dance Gavin Dance, CHON, Eidola

2/27/17 - The Blue Note - Columbia, MO w/ Dance Gavin Dance, CHON, Eidola

2/28/17 - The Castle Theatre - Bloomington, IL w/ Dance Gavin Dance, CHON, Eidola

3/1/17 - Mercury Ballroom - Louisville, NY w/ Dance Gavin Dance, CHON, Eidola

3/2/17 - Park Street Saloon - Columbus, OH w/ Dance Gavin Dance, CHON, Eidola

3/3/17 - Anthology - Rochester, NY w/ Dance Gavin Dance, CHON, Eidola

¾/17 - Starland Ballroom - Sayreville, NJ w/ Dance Gavin Dance, CHON, Eidola

3/5/17 - Chameleon Club - Lancaster, PA w/ Dance Gavin Dance, CHON, Eidola

3/7/17 - The National - Richmond, VA w/ Dance Gavin Dance, CHON, Eidola

3/8/17 - Neighborhood Theatre - Charlotte, NC w/ Dance Gavin Dance, CHON, Eidola

3/9/17 - Zydeco - Birmingham, AL w/ Dance Gavin Dance, CHON, Eidola

3/10/17 - New Daisy Theatre - Memphis, TN w/ Dance Gavin Dance, CHON, Eidola

3/11/17 - House of Blues - New Orleans, LA w/ Dance Gavin Dance, CHON, Eidola

3/13/17 - Alamo City Music Hall - San Antonio, TX w/ Dance Gavin Dance, CHON, Eidola

3/15/17 - Tricky Falls - El Paso, TX w/ Dance Gavin Dance, CHON, Eidola

3/16/17 - The Rock - Tuscon, AZ w/ Dance Gavin Dance, CHON, Eidola

3/17/17 - The Observatory - San Diego, CA w/ Dance Gavin Dance, CHON, Eidola

3/18/17 - The Observatory - Santa Ana, CA w/ Dance Gavin Dance, CHON, Eidola

3/21/17 - Seventh Circle Music Collective - Denver, CO

3/22/17 - O'Leavers - Omaha, NE w/ blet, Bed Rest

3/23/17 - The Beat Kitchen - Chicago, IL w/ Droughts, Snort, Naga, Enhasa

3/24/17 - Witch House - Grand Rapids, MI w/ Moses, The Reptilian

3/25/17 - The Rockery - Detroit, MI w/ Moses, Lemix J. Buckley, Alchemists

6/15/17 - Milkboy - Philadelphia, PA w/ gates, Head North

6/16/17 - Chameleon Club - Lancaster, PA w/ gates, Head North

6/17/17 - Knitting Factory - Brooklyn, NY w/ gates, Head North, Caravela

6/18/17 - Monty Hall - Jersey City, NJ w/ gates, Head North

6/20/17 - Songbyrd - Washington, DC w/ gates, Head North

6/21/17 - Double Happiness - Columbus, OH w/ gates, Head North

6/22/17 - Hoosier Dome -  Indianapolis, IN w/ gates, Head North

6/23/17 - Beat Kitchen - Chicago, IL w/ gates, Head North, Wet Mouth

6/24/17 - Local 432 - Flint, MI w/ gates, Head North

6/26/17 - Mahall’s - Lakewood, OH w/ gates, Head North

6/27/17 - Mr. Roboto Project - Pittsburgh, PA w/ gates, Head North

6/28/17 - The Waiting Room - Buffalo, NY w/ gates, Head North, Alleys

6/29/17 - House of Targ - Ottawa, ON w/ gates, Head North, Midnight in Kansas

6/30/17 - Sneaky Dee’s - Toronto, ON w/ gates, Head North

7/1/17 - The Middle East - Boston, MA w/ gates, Head North, Gauntly

7/7/17 - APMF - Asbury Park, NJ w/ Adjy, Toy Cars, Fire is Motion

7/8/17 - The Sound Hole - Philadelphia, PA w/ Adjy, Shya

7/9/17 - The Space - Hamden, CT w/ Adjy, Jelani Sai, Mineva

7/11/17 - Takk House - Albany, NY w/ Adjy, Prince Daddy & The Hyena, Dikembe

7/12/17 - La Vitrola - Montreal, QC w/ Adjy, Bas Relief

7/14/17 - Pianos - New York, NY w/ Stage Kids, Invalids, Via Luna

8/11/17 - Gullivers - Manchester, UK w/ Vasa, Chiyoda Ku, Britney, Poisonous Birds

8/12/17 - The Fox & Newt - Leeds, UK w/ Vasa, Irk

8/13/17 - The Exchange - Stoke, UK w/ Vasa, All the Best Tapes

8/14/17 - Bodega - Nottingham, UK w/ Vasa, Merrik’s Tusk

8/15/17 - Broadcast - Glasgow, UK w/ Vasa, Adult Fun

8/17/17 - Arctangent Festival - Bristol, UK

8/20/17 - The Hope & Ruin - Brighton, UK w/ Bearded Youth Quest, Patchwork Natives

8/21/17 - Birthdays - London, UK w/ You Break You Buy, Lost in the Riots

8/22/17 - Firebug - Leicester, UK w/ Tricot, Ash Mammal, Zyweth

9/9/17 - The Knitting Factory - Brooklyn, NY w/ The Fall of Troy, Morus Alba

9/28/17 - Ramapo College - Ramapo, NJ w/ El Americano, In Angles

10/3/17 - 11er - Frankfurt, DE w/ Sleepmakeswaves, The Physics House Band

10/4/17 - Cassiopeia - Berlin, DE w/ Sleepmakeswaves, The Physics House Band

10/5/17 - Naumanns - Leipzig, DE w/ Sleepmakeswaves, The Physics House Band

10/7/17 - Magdalenzaal - Bruges, BE w/ Sleepmakeswaves, The Physics House Band, Slow Crush

10/8/17 - The Fleece - Bristol, UK w/ Sleepmakeswaves, The Physics House Band

10/9/17 - Rebellion - Manchester, UK w/ Sleepmakeswaves, The Physics House Band

10/10/17 - G2 - Glasgow, UK w/ Sleepmakeswaves, The Physics House Band

10/11/17 - The Flapper - Birmingham, UK w/ Sleepmakeswaves, The Physics House Band

10/12/17 - The Underworld - London, UK w/ Sleepmakeswaves, The Physics House Band

10/13/17 - 4Ecluses - Dunquerque, FR w/ Sleepmakeswaves, The Physics House Bamd

10/14/17 - Alte Hackere - Karlsruhe, DE w/ Sleepmakeswaves, The Physics House Band

10/15/17 - Backstage - Munich, DE w/ Sleepmakeswaves, The Physics House Band

10/16/17 - Modra Vopice - Prague, CZ w/ Sleepmakeswaves, The Physics House Band

10/17/17 - D.K Luksus - Wroclaw, PO w/ Sleepmakeswaves, The Physics House Band

10/18/17 - Hyrdozagadka - Warsaw, PO w/ Sleepmakeswaves, The Physics House Band

10/19/17 - Durer Kert - Budapest, HU w/ Sleepmakeswaves, The Physics House Band

10/21/17 - Hear the Change Festival (Argo16) - Venice, IT w/ Sleepmakeswaves, The Physics House Band

10/22/17 - Batofar - Paris, FR w/ Sleepmakeswaves, The Physics House Band

10/24/17 - I-Boat - Bordeaux, FR w/ Sleepmakeswaves, The Physics House Band

10/25/17 - Moby Dick - Madrid, SP w/ Sleepmakeswaves, The Physics House Band

7/6/18 - Songbyrd - Washington, DC w/ Tosser, Teen Mortgage

7/8/18 - Musica - Akron, OH w/ Narrow Arrow, Ola Mesa, The Grievance Club

7/9/18 - Subterranean - Chicago, IL w/ Monobody, Snooze, Merit Badge

7/10/18 - The Garage - Minneapolis, MN w/ Why Not, Twin Lakes, Scalise

7/11/18 - Dempsey’s - Fargo, ND w/ Grazing, Breakup Haircuts

7/13/18 - Labor Temple - Bozeman, MT w/ Panther Car, Chairea

7/14/18 - The Olympic - Boise, ID w/ Whippin Shitties, The Love Bunch, Laika the Dog

7/16/18 - Lola’s Room - Portland, OR w/ Covet, Wild Ire

7/17/18 - Crocodile Back Bar - Seattle, WA w/ Covet, Curse League

7/19/18 - Cafe Du Nord - San Francisco, CA w/ Covet, Archaeologist

7/20/18 - Constellation Room - Santa Ana, CA w/ Covet, Standards

7/21/18 - Soda Bar - San Diego, CA w/ Covet, The Illustrative Violet

7/22/18 - Rebel Lounge - Phoenix, AZ w/ Covet, Holy Fawn

7/24/18 - Lost Lake - Denver, CO w/ Covet, Quinten

8/28/18 - Asbury Park Brewery - Asbury Park, NJ w/ Delta Sleep, Hodera

9/1/18 - Gold Sounds - Brooklyn, NY w/ Delta Sleep, Invalids

9/2/18 - The Kingsland - Brooklyn, NY w/ Delta Sleep, Invalids

11/17/18 - Elsewhere Hall - Brooklyn, NY w/ Mouse on the Keys, Tera Melos

3/10/19 - Mercury Lounge - New York, NY w/ Elephant Gym

4/19/19 - Brooklyn Bazaar - Brooklyn, NY w/ Delta Sleep, Hikes

4/26/19 - Nine Spices - Tokyo, JP w/ Loqto, Agatha, Sans Visage

4/27/19 - Growly - Kyoto, JP w/ Loqto, ein;. Sow, Diajiro Nakagawa

4/28/19 - Spazio Rita - Nagoya, JP w/ Loqto, qui qui, Sow, Cetow

4/29/19 - Shimokitazawa Era - Tokyo, JP w/ Loqto, MIRROR, The Firewood Project

5/1/19 - Kichijoji Warp - Tokyo, JP w/ Loqto, Low-Pass, 1inamillion

5/2/19 - Like a Fool Records - Tokyo, JP (acoustic performance)

5/2/19 - Koenji Kiraku - Tokyo, JP w/ Loqto, Merry Christmas

7/12/19 - Schubas Tavern - Chicago, IL w/ Covet, Holy Fawn

7/13/19 - The Crofoot - Pontiac, MI w/ Covet, Holy Fawn

7/14/19 - Sneaky Dee’s - Toronto, ON w/ Covet, Holy Fawn

7/16/19 - Elsewhere Rooftop - Brooklyn, NY w/ Covet, Holy Fawn

7/17/19 - Space Ballroom - Hamden, Ct w/ Covet, Holy Fawn

7/18/19 - Great Scott - Allston, MA w/ Covet, Holy Fawn

7/19/19 - PhilaMOCA - Philadelphia, PA w/ Covet, Holy Fawn

7/20/19 - Songbyrd - Washington, DC w/ Covet, Holy Fawn, Body Thief

7/21/19 - Local 506 - Chapel Hill, NC w/ Covet, Holy Fawn

7/23/19 - The Sound Bar - Orlando, FL w/ Covet, Holy Fawn

7/24/19 - The Masquerade (Purgatory) - Atlanta, GA w/ Covet, Holy Fawn, Crispin Wah

7/25/19 - The High Watt - Nashville, TN w/ Covet, Holy Fawn

7/26/19 - Hoosier Dome - Indianapolis, IN w/ Covet, Holy Fawn

7/27/19 - Big Room Bar - Columbus, OH w/ Covet, Holy Fawn

[fromthe-point]

ECHL Transactions - Mar.19

Adirondack Thunder: Cam Johnson, G || recalled to Binghamton (AHL) by New Jersey (NHL) [3.18]

Atlanta Gladiators: Kyle Chatham, D || placed on injured reserve (effective 3.18) Derek Nesbitt, F || placed on reserve

Fort Wayne Komets: Zach Fucale, G || recalled to Chicago (AHL) by Vegas (NHL)

Greenville Swamp Rabbits: Brian Morgan, F || released from contract

Kansas City Mavericks: Ben Halford, G || placed on reserve Mason McDonald, G || activated from reserve

Maine Mariners: Sean Campbell, D || released from contract Domenic Graham, G || released from contract Drew Melanson, F || recalled by Hartford (AHL)

Manchester Monarchs: Matt Marcinew, F || recalled by Springfield (AHL)

Norfolk Admirals: Romain Chuard, D || placed on injured reserve (effective 3.14) Shane Eiserman, F || placed on reserve Alex Jaeckle, D || signed contract, released from ATO Mitch Hall, D || signed ATO, added to active roster Alex Rodriguez, F || signed contract, released from ATO Jordan Uhelski, G || signed ATO, added to active roster; placed on reserve

Orlando Solar Bears: Rob Mann, D || activated from injured reserve Oleg Sosunov, D || recalled to Syracuse (AHL) by Tampa Bay (NHL)

Toledo Walleye: Matt Register, D || loaned to Hartford (AHL)

Wheeling Nailers: Nicolas Erb Ekholm, F || signed ATO, added to active roster

Wichita Thunder: Hakon Nilsen, D || signed contract, added to active roster

[thepelagoislands]

Activity Check

Two weeks have gone by, and the current activity period has ended! This post will be listing all of the characters who have and haven’t met their post requirements, as well as provide them with their pay and expenses for the last two weeks, so be sure to read this to collect/pay your bank, and to make sure whether or not your character is in danger of being dropped!

To pass, your character must have at least FOUR RP POSTS. Music, Money Posts, and Artwork don’t count for activity unless they have an RP component to them. If your character hasn’t met the post requirement, then they will fail. If they fail the subsequent check, then that character will be dropped from the Masterlist. Failed characters do not get the money bonuses from the Activity Check. Instead, they will only be awarded 500G and whatever expenses that applies to them (rent, commuter’s pass). Hopefully you’ll be able to keep up with your activity next go-round!

If you are a new arrival to the group (as in, you’ve joined during this activity period), then you will automatically pass. Additionally, if you are a new arrival and have made FOUR RP POSTS, then you will get full benefits of the check. If not, your character’s name will have a star next to it, and they will only get 1,000G for passing. This only applies to new arrivals that have been here for a majority of the activity period. If your character has joined in the week of the activity check, they will also be allowed full benefits. This is applicable for people with hiatuses, as well--- if you get off of hiatus and/or report back in within the week of the activity check, you will also be allowed a pass.

Here are the most recent community updates and announcements!

Please be sure to read the results below, and, if you’ve passed, apply these money changes to your bank account (via an activity marker post tagged as #pi:money and #pi:activity) according to which ones apply to your specific character.

The next Activity Check will be on Saturday, April 27th!

Expenses (Arcadia)

[-4,000G] For living in the Eagle Apartments.

[-2,000G] For living in the Eagle Apartments with one roommate.

[-1,333G] For living in the Eagle Apartments with two roommates.

[-1,000G] For living in the Eagle Apartments with three roommates.

[-3,000G] For living in the Ocarina Apartments.

[-1,500G] For living in the Ocarina Apartments with one roommate.

[-1,000G] For living in the Ocarina Apartments with two roommates.

[-1,500G] For living in the Gigant Inn & Springs or Three Sister’s Inn.

[-750G] For living in either of those places with one roommate.

[-500G] For living in either of those places with two roommates.

[20% Off] For working and living at either of the Inns, you get 20% off of whatever rent usually applies to you.

[-1,000G] For living in the Shade Apartments.

[-500G] For living in the Shade Apartments with one roommate.

[-2,000G] Commuter’s Pass for working at a Leudan business.

[-2,000G] Commuter’s Pass for working on a discovered island.

Expenses (Leuda)

[-4,000G] For living in the Snowstyle Apartments.

[-2,000G] For living in the Snowstyle Apartments with one roommate.

[-1,333G] For living in the Snowstyle Apartments with two roommates.

[-1,000G] For living in the Snowstyle Apartments with three roommates.

[-3,000G] For living in the Inner Apartments.

[-1,500G] For living in the Inner Apartments with one roommate.

[-1,000G] For living in the Inner Apartments with two roommates.

[-2,000G] For living in the Bell Hotel.

[-1,000G] For living in the Bell Hotel with one roommate.

[-666G] For living in the Bell Hotel with two roommates.

[20% Off] For working and living at the Bell Hotel, you get 20% off of whatever rent usually applies to you.

[-1,000G] For living in the Mire Apartments.

[-500G] For living in the Mire Apartments with one roommate.

[-2,000G] Commuter’s Pass for working at an Arcadian business.

[-2,000G] Commuter’s Pass for working on a discovered island.

Profits

[+3,000G] Automatic allowance for children and teen characters under 18.

[+1,500G] For your first (main) job.

You can add another 500G if you have (at this point in time) earned a degree from the University of the Pelago Island’s degree program.

[+1,000G] For your second (part-time) job.

You can add another 500G if you have (at this point in time) earned a degree from the University of the Pelago Island’s degree program.

[+1,000G] For your third (part-time) job.

You can add another 500G if you have (at this point in time) earned a degree from the University of the Pelago Island’s degree program.

[+2,000G] For being the boss of a business.

You can add an extra 500G to this value if you’ve made a menu for the business.

[+1,500G] For being the boss of a second business.

[+1,500G] For being the boss of a third business.

[+1,000G] For being an owner of a business.

You can add another 500G if you’ve made a menu for the business. Can stack with the Boss bonus (you are only allowed ONE menu bonus, however) if your character is acting as both boss and owner of a business.

[+1,000G] For being an owner of a second business.

[+1,000G] For being an owner of a third business.

[+500G] For updating your Biography / Diary pages.

[+500G] For every open post you respond to.

To prevent people from snatching up too many opens, this will only be counted for a maximum of three open threads.

[+500G] For every open post you make.

A reward for promoting activity and including others! This will also only be counted for a maximum of three open threads.

[+500G] For every work thread you complete.

And by work thread, we mean a thread in which your character sells something to another while at their workplace. Threads simply taking place at work with no transactions occurring don’t count.

[+2,500G] For being Mayor (owner/boss of City Hall).

Add another 1,000G if you’ve made a menu for City Hall.

This bonus does not stack with the regular Owner/Boss bonus. Instead, it replaces it.

[+2,000G] For being a Guildmaster (owner/boss of Explorer’s Guild).

Add another 500G if you’ve made a menu for the Guild.

This bonus does not stack with the regular Owner/Boss bonus. Instead, it replaces it.

[+1,000G] Policeman Bonus: For every arrest you make.

[+1,000G] Policeman Bonus: For every call/incident you respond to.

[+1,000G] Guild Member Bonus: For every voyage you complete.

New Arrivals:

Say hello to the new muses! Please follow these blogs if you haven’t already.

Carmen*

Gwen

Kurt

Marla

Ray*

Hiatus:

Agate [Hiatus until May 8th]

Alicia [Hiatus until May 8th]

Clorica [Hiatus until May 8th]

Iluka [Hiatus until May 8th]

Kamil [Hiatus until May 6th]

Kathy [Hiatus until May 6th]

Komari [Hiatus until May 12th]

Lanna [Hiatus until May 12th]

Leon [Hiatus until April 27th]

Licorice [Hiatus until May 6th]

Neil [Hiatus until May 12th]

Pia [Hiatus until May 8th]

Rock [Hiatus until May 9th]

Siluka [Hiatus until May 9th]

Sofia [Hiatus until May 9th]

Sonja [Hiatus until May 6th]

Yuzuki [Hiatus until May 6th]

Passed:

Alex (SV)

Alisa

Arthur

Calvin

Chase

Danny

Dia

Elise [Hiatus ended this week.]

Evelyn

Felicity (ANB)

Ford

Forte

Frey

Fritz

Georgia

Gina

Gray

Iris (SoS)

Jake

Julia (RF)

Kana

Kiel

Kyle

Leah

Lest

Lillie

Lily (RF)

Ludus

Luke

Margaret

Masked Man

Max

Mist

Molly

Muffy

Ondorus

Pierre

Porcoline

Rosalind

Skye

Soseki

Trent

Violet

Wizard (Gale)

Zavier

Failed:

Alex (MM)

Ann

Dean

Gelwein

Gill

Iris Blanche

Jill

Kasumi

Lanche

Marian (RF)

Maya

Popuri

Tina

Dropped:

Jin - Dropped due to failed Activity Checks.

These muses were personally dropped by the muns, so please unfollow them if you haven’t already!

Aurelia

Denny

Elli

Elliot

Kasey

Louis

Lloyd

Lyla

Mikhail

Raven

Rebecca

Sherry

Wayne

[minkinsmusic]

Day 1 …. I have accepted a challenge (from Edward Benjamin Blau II Esquire) to post seven albums that I love – one album per day. He’s changed the rules a bit, though… so here is how this will go:

These will be records that had an effect on me, not necessarily because I love them, but because they represent something in my life. So yes, posting albums WITH EXPLANATION as a way to connect with my Facebook friends. Your comments would be nice as well. Each day I will ask a friend to take up the challenge. This is number one. Let’s unleash the love and memories …

U2 was coming to Cleveland’s old Municipal Stadium October 6th, 1987 touring behind the record shown below. A great album that pushed the band into the next hemisphere of popularity and importance. We had just moved to Akron in July and there was no way I could spend hours standing in line at the Chapel Hill Sears Ticketmaster location. When I arrived about 30 minutes before they went on sale the line was 50 yds long in the parking lot. Wearing a shirt & tie, I made a sign out of cardboard that I needed two tickets and hoped someone buying 2 (limit 4 or 6) would help me out. Somehow I got someone’s attention near the front of the line and I offered to buy one of their tickets if they bought me two. We ended up in the first row of upper box seats on a blistering cold night with winds howling off Lake Erie. What a show.

The Hitchcock twist to this tale was the night I came home from work prior to heading up to the concert. My wife Ellie had been to the doctor that day and we found out we were going to have a baby. October 6, 1987.

  Day 2 …

  Ah, the memories overwhelm me. There’s not a lot to do growing up in Canton, Ohio when you’re 16 with a driver’s license. What’s crazy is that the best thing happening was driving north on Cleveland Avenue to a little po-dunk one stoplight rural community (mid 70’s) called Uniontown. It was there we found salvation … classmates Sally & Red were part of the handful of friends making the journey to Boulder Junction. This old lumber built structure made dulcimer/wood instruments and would host musicians on the weekends. Performing on a tiny stage on a monthly rotation were the likes of Alex Bevan, Charlie Wiener, Jim Ballard, and the man with the booming voice John Bassette. With no liquor license (only natural fruit juices were sold) we had no problem attending. Closing your eyes and listening to their records can literally take you back to that heavenly space.

Ah, but the Hitchcock twist to the tale. As one of the major instigators of planning the Senior Cut Day Party, I took a flyer and wrote a letter to John Bassette pretty much describing the above and wondering if he would come perform. Never heard back from him. On the afternoon of this epic day, Steve Red Michel was playing guitar on the sound system we set up in the shelter. A large African American man shows up with a guitar. OMG he showed up. He played several songs then disappeared. Like an angel …. Thanks Alex B for inspiring me to tell this story. 💖 RIP John Richard Bassette 22/29/1941 to 11/9/2006. 💖

Day 3 …

It was only in January that I took an extended weekend roadtrip to Memphis. I’ve been to Music City several times for AmericanaFest, but had never driven the extra three hours to see the historical landmarks of Staxx, Sun, Graceland, and the Lorraine Motel. Breaking up the trip with overnights in Nashville each way equated to finding some good live music. Brandi Carlile was playing the historic Ryman Auditorium and had sold out all 6 nights! The secondary market prices for good tickets were pretty steep, but I kept my eye on the listings. Finally, I found 2 single tickets on the main floor aisle Row Q and S for $40/each.

After trucking down the highway, checking into our hotel, and having dinner. It was off to the Ryman. Brilliant singer/songwriter Natalie Hemby (part of The Highwomen) opened and I kept my eye on some empty seats in front of me. As soon as her set ended, I grabbed Ellie and waltzed her down to the 9th row where four spots were unattended. Needless to say, this is where we remained.

Brandi Carlile put on a show that was Springsteen-esque. Besides Hemby, The War & The Treaty and Sheryl Crow were guest performers. The Grammy Award artist and producer of several albums by other songwriters just blew the audience way leaving it all on stage. I bought this record when I came home.

The Hitchcock twist to the tale is that this would be the last big show I’ll see for the foreseeable future … January 16, 2020.

Nirvana (full-band instrumental) Hold Out Your Hand Raise Hell Lovesick Blues (Hank Williams) The Story The Eye A Case of You (Joni Mitchell) The Mother Do Right Woman, Do Right Man (Aretha Franklin) (with The War and Treaty) If She Ever Leaves Me (The Highwomen) Crowded Table Redesigning Women (The Highwomen) Redemption Day (with Sheryl Crow) Pride and Joy Encore: Mainstream Kid The Joke Cannonball Party of One

Day 4 ….

This album marks my very first assignment with Lost Highway Records on March 14, 2002. I mailed in a postcard from a Lyle Lovett CD asking fans to be part of the LH street team. After some time passed, I was contacted by the label to assist in the Cleveland market. Those that attended this show remember it was the “migraine” concert in which Adam’s performed without a spotlight on him. I worked dozens of shows (while still running the optical office), including assignments in Columbus, and was later promoted to “Captain” status. Artists included the likes of Adams, Lovett, Willie Nelson, Lucinda Williams, Elvis Costello, Kim Richey, Tift Merrit, The Jayhawks, Ryan Bingham, and John Eddie to the Mercury/UMG label promoting singer/songwriters eventually falling into a category now referred as Americana. When I started writing my music column, I penned a letter to label founder Luke Lewis thanking him for the opportunity to represent LH and moving on. Besides connecting with some of these artists, I met lots of great people along the way …

The Hitchcock twist to this story is a great book by Thomas O’Keefe titled “Waiting to Derail: Ryan Adams and Whiskeytown, Alt-Country’s Brilliant Wreck” that came out on June 26, 2018. Adam’s demise quickly followed with a postponement of released material. The other twist is I chose this album on 04/20/2020 …

Day 5 ….

Emmylou. That’s all I need to say. One of the most iconic voices in music. She’s on just about everybody’s records lending her gorgeous vocals besides a long and lustrous songbook of her own. Portions of her career with Gram Parsons and her very own Hot Band are Hall of Fame worthy.

I really wanted to see Emmylou in concert and she wasn’t coming to Cleveland anytime soon. I caught wind of a show in Pittsburgh by Calliope – The Pittsburgh Folk Music Society on May 19, 2000 at Carnegie Library Music Hall. Time for a roadtrip.

The space was like walking into a Shakespearean theater. Of course, I had decent seats on the floor of this intimate, old performance space with the small balcony extremely close to the stage. Emmylou was performing with the Spyboy band and ranks in my top twenty concerts. The album shown below is my favorite Emmylou record and gives me chills everytime I hear it.

The Hitchcock twist to this story is that the lead guitarist for Spyboy was the one and only Buddy Miller (wearing the baseball cap). I have become a fan and admirer of both Buddy and his wife Julie’s work; especially due to my wingman I called out with this post.

Day 6 ….

I initially began writing Minkins Music in January 2007 for Mimi’s Magazine, my longest supporter, before retiring the column in December 2019. A story on Griffin W House back in 2008 during the Flying Upside Down tour took me behind the music and the life of the Springfield, Ohio native now residing in Nashville. Not only was the story a shot in the arm for Griffin, but it elevated my game leading to additional avenues to expand my column.

A college degree from Miami of Ohio in 2002 in English Literature and Writing, his thoughts were to enroll in graduate school, but his poetry professor gave him the inspiration to channel his creativity toward being a songwriter rather than following in his footsteps. The passion and determination in House’s songs have since been filled with personal, richly detailed snapshots of his life and Flying Upside Down received my “Best Album of 2008” award. The record hit singles “One Thing”, “Live To Be Free”, “Waiting For The Rain to Come Down”, and “The Guy That Says Goodbye to You is Out of His Mind” first caught my ear from Mike Marrone, program director and DJ extraordinaire of the somewhat deceased “The Loft” channel on SXM.

The Hitchcock twist to this story is that a lot has happened since for House, as well as my own personal story, with the highs and lows along the roller coaster of living life that all of us encounter. But music, and especially writing stories, is the common thread that connects many of us … including those mentioned in this post 💖.

Day 7 …. today is the final official day and I included albums #8 & #9 to weave this story

I grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana and my sister was a dozen years older than me. Along with children’s records from Disney, Tubby The Tubba, and The Chipmunks, there was a copy of Peter, Paul and Mary sitting out to play on the phonograph. Moving was released on January 15, 1963 and I had just turned four years old. I played songs like “Settle Down”, “Flora”, “Morning Train”, and “A’Soalin” over and over again …. not to mention big hits “This Land Is Your Land” and “Puff”. Along with invisible friend George, they kept me company.

On Feb. 9, 1964, The Beatles made their first live U.S. television appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show. More than 70 million Americans gathered around their televisions to watch four young men from Liverpool make history. I had just turned five years old, and we watched Ed Sullivan every Sunday night. The following year Help was released on August 6, 1965 along with a movie on August 25, 1965. Two of the first movies I remember seeing in the theater when I was six years old were Thunderball (Dad’s pick) and Help (Karen’s pick).

In the fall of 1966, the family packed up and moved to Canton. I was seven years old and my sister was long gone to Indiana University. We lived in a townhouse apartment for a couple years before moving into a little bungalow. At some point my sister transferred from IU to Kent State pursuing a fine arts degree. There were so many historical points on the timeline to mention leading up to the release of Tommy by The Who on May 17, 1969. We received two newspapers a day (The Cleveland Dealer and Canton Repository) before cable and 24/7 news reporting. My folks had a record collection made up primarily of Broadway Shows, Classical Music, and comedy records. I still had my kids records and some 45’s purchased at the local department store Giant Tiger. By this time I was ten years old. I remember sitting in our little bedroom turned family room when my sister said you need to listen to this record. I must have played it a zillion times.

The Hitchcock twist to this story is that I’m not sure if my sister remembers or realizes the influence of these three records on my vinyl addiction. I’m sixty-one years young now. 💖

Ah, but does there need to be another Hitchcock twist to tie these all together?  My last posting was on December 25, 2019.  After twelve years of writing it was time to take a break.  I had a difficult time just trying to sit down and write a story about the Nashville/Memphis road trip that took place a few months ago.  Thinking about this challenge of not just picking records I love (I have a sixteen cube Ikea unit of vinyl and another six drawers of CDs) but one’s that had either an interesting story or impact on my life.  Maybe there’s still a little life in these fingers after all.  Stay tuned for the rest of the story …  

7 Albums That I Love – 1 Per Day Day 1 .... I have accepted a challenge (from Edward Benjamin Blau II Esquire) to post seven albums that I love - one album per day.

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Review by Michael Magoolaghan (https://americanahighways.org/author/mack-hooligan/)

Photos by Jimmy Faber Photography (https://www.facebook.com/JimmyFaberPhotography/)

What if I told you I’m in love with a band that was named after its mastermind’s pet snail? And that said band promoted itself for a time by representing its music as having been produced by a snail — and that its label (Yer Bird) was fine with that? And that the band’s website to this day features a page containing nothing but photos of snails?

What if I further told you that the same band decided, after finally agreeing to self- identify as humans, to obscure their identities by adopting the family moniker “Jones” and letting each band member preface his or her common surname (though none are related) with a jokey, old-timey Appalachian name?

Thus we have: Hezekiah Jones (aka, songwriting snail-lover Raphael “Raph” Cutrufello); Pocono Jones (Brad Hinton); Roy G. Biv Jones (Daniel Bower); Kiwi Jones (Kiley Ryan); Tones Jones (Andy Keenan); and Peter L.V. Jones (Alex Luquet).

Welcome to the surreal, humorous, sometimes dark, sometimes darkly humorous and always strangely magical world of Hezekiah Jones, the best and certainly most unique folk / Americana / sui generis band you probably haven’t yet heard of.

Orbiting around the fertile imagination and songwriting talents of Cutrufello, this collective of Philadelphia-area musicians — often featuring Phil D’Agostino in place of Luquet on bass and on this night featuring Keenan, recently returned to Philadelphia from Nashville, on pedal steel and banjo — has been quietly compiling a strong catalog of quirky, mundanely-yet-transcendentally beautiful and always hummable songs since the mid-2000s. A good number of those songs have the morbidly comedic feel of an Edward Gorey illustration; some seem to harken back to a vaguely Civil War-era America that history books could never capture, while others live in a weird, semi sci-fi time & space all their own.

In short, Cutrufello’s aim is off-kilter and intentionally headed off the beaten path — though his songs simultaneously seem hauntingly familiar, like misheard hymns or battle marches. As “Hundred Miles In,” from the band’s most recent, 2015 full-length

album In Loving Memory of oosi Lockjaw (yes, you read that right) puts it: “I know you’re kinda strange / ‘cause you’re not really into the normal stuff / You know you’re kinda weird / when you’re not really into humans that much.” (He prefers snails, obviously.)

If you’re curious about this curious band, …oosi Lockjaw is a decent ledge from which to leap into their eccentric universe. Have You Seen Our New Fort? — a 2011 release that features 14 different players and incorporates such unusual instrumentation (especially for a “folk” album) as glockenspiel, waterboards, sleigh bells, trombones, baritone saxophone and clarinet — is another one.

Though you may not have heard of them, Hezekiah Jones has been a pretty big draw in Philadelphia for a while now, filling places like Johnny Brenda’s, the Ardmore Music Hall, and on this particular evening, the newish venue 118 North in Wayne (on the western side of Philly’s “Main Line”), where Cutrufello hosts a weekly Wednesday night open mic / jam that draws many of the area’s best musicians.

That same venue was packed to the gills with Hezekiah aficionados last Saturday. Darlyngton, the love-child band of Jack Shoudy and Emily MacDonald (who grew up in Wayne) — led off with a set dominated by danceable Grateful Dead jams and lesser known covers, including an interesting rendition of John Prine’s classic “Sam Stone.” A tall redhead with a strong voice and swirling freeform dance moves, MacDonald was the visual focal point, while the rest of the band played their parts more than competently, luring a good portion of the audience onto the dance floor by set’s end.

The Hezekiah Jones sextet then squished onto the smallish stage to play two long sets, performing 25 songs en toto, and re-peforming a snippet of one of those songs (their cover of Sonny & Cher’s “I Got You Babe”) at least eight times, by my count.

To be completely honest, after the third or fourth annoying repetition of that snippet, my reaction was WTF?!?

Cutrufello later reminded me that Februrary 2nd was Groundhog Day, and that that particular snippet — introduced heartily each time with the phrase “Okay campers, rise and shine, and don’t forget your booties, ‘cause it’s COLD OUT THERE!” by drummer Roy G. Biv Hones / Daniel Bower (who also serves as the regular drummer for central Pennsylvania Americana veterans Frog Holler) — plays on the radio as Bill Murray wakes redundantly to his alarm clock in the 1993 comedy of that name.

Now I’m not just annoyed; I’m thoroughly amused.

Cutrufello, you see, is a charmingly wicked, wickedly charming fellow, in his mild- mannered, sweet-natured way. He’s the kind of guy who can annoy you by pulling your leg but then instantly disarm your distemper with a wink and a warm grin (or perhaps a shot of gin). His songs have a similar effect, reeling you in to what feels like a joke that may or may not be on you, but then unreeling them out so that they come to resonate, sometimes immediately, sometimes only in hindsight, like a Zen master’s firm knock on an initiate’s head.

In short, if you’ve never seen Hezekiah Jones live, you’re in for a treat when you do — especially if you like your folk and/or Americana mysterious and a bit offbeat (in a good way). To give you some hint of what you might see and hear, highlights from the Groundhog Day show included:

Cutrufello’s warm vocals on “Spare the Whiskey,” complemented beautifully by violinist Kiley Ryan’s harmonies

Similarly lovely harmonies and guitar accompaniment on “Agnes of the World,” the lead-off song from their debut album, Hezekiah Says You’re A-OK

Keenan’s mournful pedal steel accompanying Cutrufello’s clever lyrics on “Cupcakes for the Army,” featuring such Zen koan-ish lines as “Who needs keys when you got logic? / Who needs logic when you’ve got doubt?” and “No one wins a war anymore with compromise and smiles / Real religion’s in the mind of a child”

The second set’s consecutive sequencing of six of Cutrufello’s best songs, including the 2018 release “If You Harden on the Inside,” which led into a truly astonishing drum solo by Bower. That was followed by the short, cryptic and quickly accelerating “That Panel Where the Soap is at on the Machines” and the crowd-pleasing quartet of “Albert Hash,” “Yeshe and Horus,” the carnivalesque waltz/singalong “Cannonball (I’ve Got a Little Room)” and the Squirrel Nut Zipper- ish “Mind Malaise,” adorned by Hinton’s superb Telecaster soloThe band capped the second set with tasty renditions of a couple of cover tunes: Sparklehorse’s “Knives of Summertime,” on which the Joneses laid out for an extended jam, and the Palace Brothers’ / Bonnie “Prince” Billy’s “I Am a Cinematographer,” featuring tastefully effective fiddle and guitar solos by Ryan and Hinton respectively.Though they’re not touring widely these days (“With kids and mortgages and such, sleeping on floors and making minimal money just don’t make the sense it used to make,” says Cutrufello), Hezekiah Jones does play fairly regularly around Philly, and Cutrufello and the other band members are mainstays at the Robin & Beth Fest each summer. If you’ve never seen them live and are in the area, you owe it to yourself to check them out.

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More info on the band (plus snail pix!) is available at (http:/www.hezekiahjones.com). The group’s songs are available on Bandcamp (https:// hezekiahjones.bandcamp.com), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/ 20lXQKFXIjJfHdgl7Um0XA), iTunes and most other digital distribution platforms.

  Show Review: Hezekiah Jones Unveils Its Charming Cabinet of Snail Curiosities at 118 North @118_North @hezekiah_jones #americanamusic Review by Michael Magoolaghan ( Photos by Jimmy Faber Photography ( What if I told you I’m in love with a band that was named after its mastermind’s pet snail?

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Single Review: “Ghost” by Badflower

Badflower is probably a new band to many, though the Los Angeles-based quartet has spent several years cutting their teeth, preparing for the noteworthy tours they have since been a part of, where they made certain that they were a supporting band that patrons would want to check out. The heavy touring schedule they’ve kept (which has included some appearances at major festivals) has been instrumental in them getting to where they’re at now, where they’re poised to be one of the next biggest things in the modern rock era. That’s sure what their latest single, “Ghost” (out via Big Machine Records / John Varvatos Records), leads one to believe as Badflower continues to build anticipation for their forthcoming debut LP. “Ghost” has become a smashing success on some of the rock charts, probably becoming one of the most played songs currently on radio, and for good reason. However, where a lot of songs in this modern era achieve that because they’re catchy and have a good vibe, Badflower went a different route in scoring this hit: they made something with substance.

“Ghost” is a testament to the fact that bands can still write something meaningful, something with passion and heart and find an audience for it. There are multiple ways to interpret “Ghost”, all depending on the listeners’ perspective. Some may consider it outright morbid and depressing, while it may offer some sort of hope to others thanks to the artfully way it deals with the sensitive topic of depression and self-harm that can result from some cases. Whichever way you choose to view it, there’s no arguing that it’s an incredibly visceral song that delves into the complex emotions people in those circumstances are experiencing, neither condemning nor glorifying their choices, all while trying to offer some sort of insight for those struggling as well as those close to them. The story depicted by the lyrics begins innocently enough, introducing the listener to a person making a cry for help, cutting themselves, but being measured with their actions. The final lines from the first verse then set the tone, “…And all I really wanted was someone to give a little fuck. But I waited there forever and nobody even looked up,” Josh Katz mournfully croons, depicting a person who feels ignored an unimportant, and therefore doesn’t believe there’s much reason to keep going. Katz and fellow band mates Joey Morrow (lead guitar), Alex Espiritu (bass) and Anthony Sonetti (drums) cover a lot of ground in the slightly less than four and a half minutes that “Ghost” runs, the severity of the situation becoming more apparent, the character in the song acknowledging their thoughts aren’t normal and expressing their fears, though it’s countered by steadily feeling as if existing is too much of a burden to bear, as the line, “…this life is overwhelming and I'm ready for the next one,” makes so painfully clear. It’s a story that’s real and raw, and bound to strike a chord with quite a few, but as bleak as it often sounds, there are little things peppered in meant to make anyone who may need to hear it second guess their potential actions. The vivid bridge is the best example of that, especially how it ends, “…The cutting part was easy but regretting it is so fucked.” Whether it’s the idea of suicide or actually following through with it, that’s a tricky subject matter for any band to try to tackle, yet Badflower has done it masterfully. With “Ghost” they’ve created a song that does it’s best to capture how some people may feel, like as if they don’t matter and have no direct impact on anyone’s lives, especially when an attempt at getting a helping hand goes unnoticed. It also tries to offer a different perspective, though, such as the thoughts that occur once there’s no going back and how it may not actually be as freeing as how some might imagine it will be. As well as it’s written in regards to the story it tells, the emotive layers of “Ghost” are only bolstered by the music bed. It’s a prime example of how music and lyrics are meant to interact with one another, striking up a sort of harmony in order to convey the full depth of emotions that any quality song should have. In this case it’s the more tranquil, at times even barren first verse that is reflective of the isolation and depression, the gentle riffs and atmospheric percussion enhancing that mood. The first chorus sees a dramatic rise in emotions, the guitars, bass and drums unleashing a sudden onslaught that sounds blistering before slipping back into some feeling of being disconnected. There’s something marvelous about the way it’s so restrained, roars to life and then tapers back off. It so accurately captures the internal struggle that is transpiring, growing more painful and even chaotic during the interlude as everything comes to a head. The near a cappella delivery of the first segment of the bridge is absolutely phenomenal, Katz sounding desperate, broken and at the end of his rope, the track ultimately unleashing the full potential it has been hinting at by becoming a beast of a song in its final moments. “Ghost” is everything a truly amazing song should be, the members of Badflower having essentially caught lightning in a bottle with this one. It carries a powerful message and is executed so meticulously in order for said message to fully resonate with people. Katz, Morrow, Espiritu, and Sonetti didn’t hold anything back when it came to penning this one and it shows, the heart and soul being evident throughout this palpable piece that is alt rock at its finest. It’s of such a high caliber that it’s one of those songs a band could spend a whole career trying to write and still not succeed at it. The kind of song that, in a way, is timeless and will be crucial to the legacy that Badflower is sure to have. It also sets a high standard for their upcoming full-length record. “Ghost” will be central to it, no doubt, but will the other songs they’ve written be on par with this one? Hopefully so; and if they are, it will ensure Badflower ranks as one of the most elite of the next group of future rock stars. Purchase “Ghost” on: iTunes | Google Play | Amazon MP3 Visit Badflower’s websites: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube Current Shows: 2018 September 13--Saint Paul, MN--Amsterdmam Bar 15--Chicago, IL--Riot Fest @ Douglas Park Mini Golf 16--Spartanburg, SC--Ground Zero 17--Huntsville, AL--SideTracks Music Hall 19--Tampa, FL--The Orpheum 20--Destin, FL--Club LA 22--Las Vegas, NV--iheart Radio Festival Day Time Stage @ Las Vegas Festival Grounds 25--Columbia, MO--The Blue Note 27--Ringle, WI--Q and Z Expo Center 28--Louisville, KY--Louder Than Life 30--Fort Wayne, IN--Pierre's Entertainment Center October 2--Joliet, IL--The Forge 3--Belvidere, IL--The Apollo Theatre Ac 4--Detroit, MI--Saint Andrew's Hall 5--Cleveland, OH--House of Blues Cleveland 6--Camden, NJ--Rock Allegiance @ BB&T Pavilion 9--Watertown, NY--Exhibition Hall 10--Rochester, NY--Montage Music Hall 11--Sturgis, MI--Nikki's 12--Madison, WI--High Noon Saloon 25--Grand Prairie, TX--Freaker's Ball @ Grand Prairie Theatre 26--Amarillo, TX--XR Downtown 27--The Woodlands, TX--The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 29--Little Rock, AR--iHeartMedia Metroplex 30--Oklahoma City, OK--Diamond Ballroom 31--Lubbock, TX--Jake’s Backroom November 6--Tucson, AZ--The Rock 7--San Diego, CA--Voodoo Room 10--Portland, OR--Paris Theatre 11--Seattle, WA—Corazon 13--Salt Lake City, UT--In The Venue 14--Denver, CO--Marquis Theater 15--Omaha, NE--The Waiting Room Lounge 16--Lawrence, KS—BOTTLENECK 17--St. Louis, MO--Delmar Hall 21--Grand Rapids, MI--The Pyramid Scheme 23--Buffalo, NY--Rec Room 24--Columbus, OH—Skullys 26--Cambridge, MA--The Sinclair 29--New York, NY--Gramercy Theatre 30--Baltimore, MD--Baltimore Soundstage December 1--Asbury Park, NJ--Asbury Lanes 3--Nashville, TN--The High Watt 4--Atlanta, GA—Purgatory 6--Tulsa, OK--The Vanguard 9--Austin, TX--Stubbs JR

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Obs: Dates in Portuguese order.

15/12/2019 – Carioca Club, São Paulo, Brazil

14/12/2019 – Listening Party, São Paulo, Brazil

13/12/2019 – Mister Rock, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

12/12/2019 – Circo Voador, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

08/12/2019 – Tennis Indoor Senayan, Jakarta Blues International Festival

07/12/2019 – Tennis Indoor Senayan, Jakarta Blues International Festival

08/12/2019 – Tennis Indoor Senayan, Jakarta Blues International Festival  

20/08/18 – Carioca Club, São Paulo, Brazil

19/08/18  – Carioca Club, São Paulo, Brazil

18/08/18 –  Cuiabá, Festival, Brazil

30/06/18 – The Foundry Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, US

29/06/2018 – Pearl Street Warehouse, Washington, DC, US

28/06/18 –   Gramercy Theatre, New York, NY, US

27/06/18 - Boston, M.A.

26/06/18 – Brighton Music Hall, Allston, Boston, MA, US

24/06/2018 – Troubadour, West Hollywood, CA, US

20/06/2018 – Harlow’s Restaurant and Nightclub,  Sacramento, USA

19/06/18 – The Independent, San Francisco, CA, US

16/06/18 –  Topgolf Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, US

15/06/18 – The Glass House, Pomona, CA, US

13/06/18 – The Tearaways, Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, CA, US

12/02/2018 – Silverlake Lounge, Los Angeles, CA, US

05/12/17 – The Booth (facebook live chat)

18/11/17 – Australia, Roche Estate Hunter Valley, Pokolbin,  NSW, Australia

17/11/17 – Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

16/11/17 – Brisbane, Australia

15/11/17 – Riverstage, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

11/11/17 – Philippines

17/08/17 – Lapeer, USA

27/11/2016  – Metropolis - Fremantle, Fremantle, WA, Australia

25/11/2016  – Max Watt's - Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

19/11/2016  – Max Watts, Brisbane

18/11/2016  – The Big Top, Luna Park, North Sydney, NSW, Australia

17/11/2016  – HQ Complex, Adelaide, Australia

11/11/2016 – SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay, Manila, Philippines

12/07/2016 – Alex played with @ariannaafsar (twitter)

03/05/2016 – Alex as an especial guest at the state social house (West Hollywood)

26/01/2016 – Alex Band at The Whiskey A Go Go , Hollywood, CA.

05/11/2015 – 

22/10/2015 – Curtain Club, Dallas, TX, US  

18/10/2015 – Aventine, Hollywood, CA, US

03/08/2015 – Curtain Club, Dallas, TX, US

05/07/2015 – Curtain Club, Dallas, TX, US

03/07/2015 – Sons of Hermann Hall, Dallas, TX, US

13/06/2015 – Indonesia, Sonic Fair

14/05/2015 – Sons of Hermann Hall, Dallas, TX, US

26/04/2015 – Tomcats West, Fort Worth, TX, US

08/10/2014 – Credicard Hall, São Paulo, Brazil

28/09/2014 – Los Angeles, USA

20/11/2013 – Red Devil Lounge, San Francisco, CA, US

19/11/2013 – The Catalyst, Santa Cruz, CA, US

04/10/2013 – Beat Kitchen, Chicago, IL, US

22/08/2013 – Via Funchal, São Paulo, Brazil

21/08/2013 – Via Funchal, São Paulo, Brazil

20/08/2013 – Via Funchal, São Paulo, Brazil

18/08/2013 – Lapeer, USA (onde sofreu sequestro relâmpago)

16/08/2013 – New Jersey, USA

14/08/2013 – The Marquis Theater, Denver, CO, US

16/07/2013 – Lapeer Days Festival, Nepessing Street, Lapeer, USA

26/05/2013 – Live performance at STAGEIT (do estúdio dele, online)

10/04/2013  – 41 Ocean Club, Santa Mônica

23/03/2013 – Live from Ryan’s house (Ryan Cabrera and Friends)

14/12/2012 – The Viper Room, Hollywood, Los Angeles, USA

18/10/2012 –  Die Pumpe, Kiel, Germany

17/10/2012 – Moya Concerts & Dancehall, Rostock, Germany

16/10/2012 – C-Club, Berlin, Germany

15/10/2012  – Gloria Theater, Cologne, Germany

13/10/2012 – Zeche, Bochum, Germany

12/10/2012 – Docks, Hamburg, Germany

Forever yours Germany tour

17/01/2012 – Mannheim, Capitol, Germany

18/01/2012 – Stuttgart, Longhorn, Germany

19/01/2012 – Munich, Germany, Backstage (im Werk)

20/01/2012 – Hirsch, Nuremberg/Nürnberg, Germany

22/01/2012 – Frankfurt, Germany (Batschkapp)

23/01/2012 – Cologne/Colônia/Köln, Germany (Gloria)

24/01/2012 – Bochum, Germany (Zeche)

25/01/2012 – Hannover, Capitol, Germany

26/01/2012 – Osnabrück, Rosenhof, Germany

27/01/2012 – Dresden, WTC Atrium im WTC, Germany

28/01/2012 – Berlin, C-Club (Columbia Club), Germany

29/01/2012 – Werk 2 - Halle A, Leipzig, Germany

17/11/2011 – Gowanus Ballroom, Brooklyn, NY, US 

04/11/2011 – Gowanus Ballroom, Brooklyn, NY, US

15/10/2011 – Played at a charity event in Los Angeles 

08/10/2011 –  20th Anniversary for Radio 91.2

30/07/2011 – Open Air Festival, Germany (Brunnenfest Lünen) Willy-Brandt-Platz, Lünen, Germany 

02/07/2011 – Fashion and Music event in Germany

June 2011 - SWR3 Fashion and Music Festival

29/05/2011 – Germany,  Mainz

28/05/2011 – Germany,  Trittenheim

May 2011 - TV SHOW ZDF (Alex played there)

24/05/2011 – a show for Radio Regenbogen listeners

19/05/2011 – St. Gregory of Nyssa Episcopal Church, San Francisco, CA, US

18/05/2011 – Hollywood (Alex disse que tocaria nessa data com Orianthi)  Hard     Rock Café (charity event)

16/04/2011 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, United States

11/04/2011 – Las Vegas, The Killer Booth

EUROPEAN TOUR 2011 - WE’VE ALL BEEN THERE

29/03/2011 – Härterei, Zurique, Switzerland

29/03/2011 – Mainz, Germany

28/03/2011 – Flex, Vienna, Austria

27/03/2011 – Backstage, Munique, Germany

26/03/2011 – LKA-Longhorn, Sttugart, Germany

25/03/2011 – Haus Auensee, Leipzig, Germany

24/03/2011 – Private Acoustic Show at Radio Regenbogen, Germany

23/03/2011 – Capitol Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany

22/03/2011 – Batschkapp, Frankfurt, Germany

Hugenottenhalle, Neu Isenburg, Germany

21/03/2011 – E-Werk, Cologne, Germany

20/03/2011 – Vest Arena, Recklinghausen, Germany

19/03/2011 –  X, Herford, Germany

18/03/2011 –  Hollywood Hard Rock Café

17/03/2011 – C-Club, Berlin, Germany

16/03/2011 – Docks, Hamburg, Germany

11/03/2011 – San Francisco, The Regency Center, Van ness Avenue

25/02/2011 – UCCU Events Center, Orem, Utah, USA

10/02/2011 – The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center

Only One release

15/12/2010 – Radio concert at RADIO SAW show (Germany)

14/12/2010  – Radio concert at NDR2 (Germany)

13/12/2010 – Radio concert at RADIO 7 SHOW (Germany)

16/11/2010 – fans could be on his music video, L.A.

12/11/2010 – Casper, WY

02/11/2010 – Hard Rock Café at a John Lennon’s event

October 2010 – Played some breast cancer benefit shows, USA

Played with Ringo as well

23/10/2010 – performed a Tom Petty cover song with Switchfoot! Waffle  House

22/10/2010  –  Pinktober at Hard Rock Cafe, Louisville, KY, USA

21/10/2010 – Free acoustic show tonight at Buckets Pub in Ft. Wayne,  IN

30/09/2010 – C-club, Berlin, Germany

29/10/2010 – Docks/Grünspan/Gruenspan, Hamburg, Germany

28/09/2010 – Essigfabrik, Cologne, Germany

27/09/2010 – Backstage, Munich, Germany

24/09/2010 – Baden-Baden SWR3 New Pop Festival, Germany

23/09/2010 –  Exil, Zürich, Switzerland

22/09/2010 –  Szene Club/Wien, Vienna, Austria

August, 2010 – “Alex Max Band will     perform his  single"Tonight" LIVE at     the boxing event for the cruiser weight championship In Erfurt. It      will start at10:30pm live on ARD!”

21/08/2010 – Cosmic Charlie's, Lexington, KY, US

09/08/2010 – FTC on Stage One, Fairfield, United States 

08/08/2010 – Harpers Ferry Allston, United States

06/08/2010 – Highline Ballroom, New York, NY, US

05/08/2010 – Jammin' Java, Vienna, United States

03/08/2010 – Philadelphia, at World Cafe Live, USA

01/08/2010 – The Basement, Columbus, OH, US

31/07/2010 – Birdy's Live, Indianapolis, IN, US

30/07/2010 – Southgate House, Newport, KY, US

29/07/2010 – Schubas Tavern, Chicago, IL, US

27/07/2010 – Bluebird Theater, Denver, CO, US

25/07/2010 – Salt Lake City, UT, USA - Kilby Court

23/07/2010 – Spokane, WA - The Seaside

22/07/2010 – Chop Suey, Seattle, WA, US

21/07/2010 – Berbati's Pan, Portland, OR, US

19/07/2010 – Café du Nord, Swedish-American Hall, San Francisco, CA

16/07/2010 – Last Day Saloon, Santa Rosa, CA, US

15/07/2010 – The Roxy Theatre, West Hollywood, CA, US

14/07/2010 – San Diego, Anthology

10/07/2010 – Ed Kowalczyk, Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, Hampton Beach, NH, United States

09/07/2010 – Ed Kowalczyk, Starland BallroomSayreville, New JerseyUnited States

08/07/2010 – Ed Kowalczyk, The ChancePoughkeepsieUnited States

07/07/2010 – Ed Kowalczyk, Northern Lights, Clifton Park, USA

30/06/2010 – Buffalo & Erie County, Botanical Gardens, Buffalo, NY, USA

25/06/2010 – Harborside Event Center, Fort Myers, FL, US

13/06/2010 – St Leonard's Church, Shoreditch, London, UK

11/06/2010 – Donate Life Hollywood Film Festival at The Paley Center for Media (Beverly Hills, California) Wirelmage

26/05/2010 – at WPTE’s 31st St. concert series

23/05/2010 – Parker Playhouse, Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

22/05/2010 – House of Blues, Lake Buena Vista, FL, US

21/05/2010 – Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, FL, US

20/05/2010  –  The Dome 54 RTL2 music show at Schleyerhalle - red carpet arrivals

14/05/2010 – Stanfour Tour 2010, Werk II, Leipzig, Germany

12/05/2010 – Stanfour Tour 2010, LKA-Longhorn, Stuttgart, Germany

11/05/2010 – Stanfour Tour 2010, Bürgerhaus, Stollwerck, Cologne, Germany

08/05/2010 –  Stanfour,  Docks, Hamburg, Germany

07/05/2010 –  Stanfour Tour 2010, Frannz Club, Berlin, Germany

06/05/2010 –  Stanfour Tour 2010, Ampere, Munich, Germany

May 2010 - Cologne, Germany

April 2010 - L.A. Marathon Show

March 2010 - Salt Lake City, Chicago

23/04/2010 – Lincoln Hall, Chicago, IL, US

22/04/2010 – Varsity Theater, Minneapolis, MN, US

21/04/2010 – Majestic Theatre, Madison, WI, US

20/04/2010 – Intersection, Grand Rapids, MI, US 

03/04/2010 –  La Cooperative De Mai, Clermont-Ferrand, France

31/03/2010  – Hard Rock Café - Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, US

27/02/2010 – Sister Hazel, Fire, Jackson, MS, United States

16/02/2010 – Live on a radio station in Cleaveland, OH

13/02/2010 – Sister Hazel, 40 Watt Athens, GA, United States

12/02/2010 – Sister Hazel, House of Blues, Lake Buena Vista, FL, US

11/10/2010  – Sister Hazel,  Captain Hiram's Resort, Sebastian, FL, US

05/12/2009 – Kiss FM Los Angeles, CA

03/12/2009  – Donate Life Rocks Show, Cafe Was

07/11/2009 – Wyoming, Cam-Plex

17/10/2009  – Gilette,  Wyoming

13/10/2009  –  2009 Freedom Awards

10/10/2009  – Tonight Video Shoot

28/09/2009  – Hotel Cafe, Los Angeles, CA

14/09/2009  – Hotel Cafe, Los Angeles, CA

06/09/2009 – Memphis, USA

04/09/2009  –  Delta Fair, Agricenter International, Memphis, USA

28/08/2009  – DNI RAKONIEWIC, Park Miejski Rakoniewice, Poland

22/08/2009 – Harbor Fest,  Gaylord National Resort & Convention CenterNational Harbor, Oxon Hill, MarylandUnited States

25/07/2009 – Koffee House, Hollywood, CA, USA (3rd Annual Evening of Independence)

20/06/2009  – Villa Hípica, Gravatá, PE, Brazil

13/06/2009 – Distrito Industrial, Rio Claro, Brazil

12/06/2009 – Campos do Jordão, Brazil

10/06/2009  – Brazil (photo with KLB)

06/06/2009  – Brazil

05/06/2009 – Alex at 89.1 in São Paulo

05/06/2009 – Via Funchal, São Paulo, Brazil

04/06/2009  – Alex Band at MTV Brasil

01/04/2009  –  Beverly Hills Film Festival’s Opening Night at the Clarity Theater

19/02/2009 –

20/12/2008  – Seu Território, Vila Velha, ES, Brazil

18/12/2008 – Bazua, Araraquara, Brazil

17/12/2008 – Alex at Altas Horas

16/12/2008  –  Confraria Das Artes, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil

13/12/2008 – Planet Fest Festival, Palmas, Brazil

12/12/2008 – Ilha dos Aquários, Porto Seguro, Bahia, Brazil

20/12/2008  – Vila Velha, Brazil

02/10/2008 – Maryville University Of St. Louis, St Louis, MO, US

30/09/2008 – Hotel Cafe, Hollywood, CA, US

23/09/2008 – Hotel Cafe, Hollywood, CA, US

16/09/2008 – Hotel Cafe, Hollywood, CA, US

05/09/2008 – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, US

04/09/2008 – Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal Studios Hollywood, CA, US

01/09/2008 – Brixton South Bay, Redondo Beach, CA, US

01/09/2008 – Crash Mansion, Los Angeles, CA, US

31/08/2008  – The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano, CA

21/08/2008 – Alex Band’s Donate Life Rocks, The Hat Factory, Toad's Place

21/08/2008 – Plan 9 Records, Richmond, VA, US

26/07/2008 – Ignace Recreation Centre - Ontario, Canada

25/07/2008 –  Ontario, Canada

19/07/2008 – Caldeirão do Huck, Balanço Geral e participação em várias rádios brasileiras

16/07/2008 – The Nobody Was Thirsty Project at Cafe Was

04/07/2008 – Sociedade Hípica De Brasília, Brasilia, Brazil

03/07/2008 – Mariano Hall, JF Pop Festival, Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais

29/06/2008  – Clube Luso Brasileiro, Campo Grande, Brazil

28/06/2008 – New Time, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil

27/06/2008 – Feira Cecontu, Tubarão, Santa Catarina, Brazil

26/06/2008 – Jaguariúna, Red Eventos, Campinas, Brazil

25/06/2008 – Vivo Rio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

24/06/2008 – HSBC Brasil, São Paulo, Brazil

21/06/2008  – A. A. dos Portuários de Santos, Santos, Brazil

20/06/2008 – Automóvel Clube, São José do Rio Preto, SP, Brazil 

14/06/2008 – Indiana Live Casino, Shelbyville, IN, US

01/06/2008 – Full Moon Road Show Appearance, Seattle, WA, US

25/05/2008 – HSBC Brasil, São Paulo, Brazil

17/05/2008 – Malibu Inn, Malibu, CA, US

26/04/2008 –  Towson University, MD, USA

19/04/2008 – Washington State University 

10/11/2007 – The Hat Factory, Toad's Place, Richmond, VA

November 2007  – Richmond, VA - Alex visits mix 103.7

26/10/2007 – Alex Band’s Donate Life Rocks, Hard Rock Cafe, Universal City, Los AngelesUnited States

26/10/2007 – Hard Rock Café - Newport Beach, Newport Beach, CA, US

31/08/2006 – Hard Rock Café - Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, US

19/06/2006 – Donate Life Charity Event, Boston, MA, US

08/10/2005 – Full Moon Road Show, Dallas, TX, US

06/10/2005 – Full Moon Road Show, Houston, TX, US

05/10/2005 – Full Moon Road Show, Houston, TX, US

13/08/2005  – Teen People Young Hollywood Issue party held at the Cabana Club in Hollywood, Calif.

06/06/2005 – The Temecula Balloon and Wine Festival

03/06/2005 – Silverton Casino Hotel, Las Vegas, NV, US

13/02/2005 –  Sony BMG Music Entertainment Grammy Party

12/02/2005 – Pre-Grammy party held at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.

13/11/2004 – Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ, US

04/11/2004 – London

01/11/2004 – Eventim Apollo, London, UK

30/10/2004 – Élysée Montmartre, Paris, France

29/10/2004 – Melkweg, Amsterdam, Netherlands

27/10/2004 – Große Freiheit 36, Hamburg, Germany

26/10/2004 – Huxleys Neue Welt, Berlin, Germany

23/10/2004 – Paradise Garage, Lisbon, Portugal

21/10/2004 – Magazzini Generali, Milan, Italy

20/10/2004 – Tor, Düsseldorf, Germany

18/10/2004 – Wolverhampton Civic Hall, Wolverhampton, UK

16/10/2004 – O2 Academy Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland

15/10/2004 – O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester, UK

14/10/2004 – Southampton Guildhall, Southampton, United Kingdom

09/10/2004 – Marista Hall, Belo Horizonte, Brazil

08/10/2004 – Credicard Hall, São Paulo, Brazil

07/10/2004 – Claro Hall, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

06/10/2004 – Adams Street Hall, Novo Hamburgo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

06/10/2004 – Ginásio Gigantinho, Porto Alegre, Brazil

18/09/2004 – Boston, USA

14/09/2004 – Shibuya-AX, Shibuya, Japan

13/09/2004 – Club Quattro, Shinsaibashi, Japan

04/09/2004 – Taste Of Cleveland, Cleveland, OH, US

31/08/2004 – New Capital Music Hall, Ottawa, ON, Canada

13/07/2004 – O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London, UK

12/07/2004 – Manchester Academy, Manchester, UK The Hop & Grape, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK 

11/07/2004 – Party In The Park,  Hyde Park, London, United Kingdom

10/07/2004 – Party In The Park,  Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, UK

10/07/2004 – Carling Academy Birmingham, Birmingham, UK

08/07/2004 – Live Music Hall, Gloria Theater, Cologne, Germany

07/07/2004 – Paradiso, Amsterdam, Netherlands

06/07/2004 – Europe 2 Live Concert - Paris, France

06/07/2004 – AccorHotels Arena POPB, Paris, France

20/06/2004 – Summer X,  MK Bowl, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

19/06/2004 – Heineken Jammin' Festival,  Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy

15/06/2004  – Nalen Klubb , Stockholm, Sweden

07/05/2004  – NRJ Radio Show, "NRJ Music Tour", Zénith - Paris

07/06/2004  – The tonight show with Jay Leno (Season 13, ep 2722)

07/02/2004 – Clive Davis' legendary Pre-Grammy party at the Beverly Hills Hotel

08/02/2004 – BMG Grammy after-party held at The Avalon in Hollywood

25/01/2004 – NRJ Radio Awards 2004,  Ericsson Globe, Stockholm, Sweden

Wolverhampton & Southampton October 2004

28/10/2003 – Netherlands

23/08/2003  – Recreativo Campestre, Sorocaba, Brazil

22/08/2003 – Via Funchal, São Paulo, Brazil

21/08/2003 – Via Funchal, São Paulo, Brazil

20/08/2003 – Via Funchal, São Paulo, Brazil

16/08/2003 – Marina, Fortaleza, Brazil

15/08/2003 – Chevrolet Hall, Olinda, Recife, Brazil

14/08/2003 – ATI Hall, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

15/08/2003 – Recife, Brazil

20/06/2003 – 'Good Morning America’ in Bryant Park, NYC

13/02/2003 – The tonight show with Jay Leno (Season 11, ep 2430)

18/01/2003 – Palais des Festivals de Cannes, "NRJ Music Awards" - Cannes

102.7 KIIS FM's Wango Tango 2003 - The Ultimate Reality Show - California, Pasadena

22/11/2002 –  Hall Rhénus de Strasbourg "NRJ Planet Party"

14/11/2002 – MTV Europe Musc Awards - Barcelona, Spain

17/10/2002 – Los Angeles, CA, US

05/10/2002 – Showcase, Mexico City, Mexico

02/10/2002 – 89FM Show Case (só para participantes da promoção) em São Paulo DirecTV

01/10/2002 – Showcase, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

30/09/2002 – Showcase, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

28/09/2002 – Le Trabendo, Paris, France

27/09/2002 – O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London, UK

22/09/2002 – Promo, Stockholm, Sweden

21/09/2002 – Promo, Stockholm, Sweden

16/09/2002 – Viva Showcase, Cologne, Germany

19/08/2002 – Seahawk Stadium, Seattle, WA, US

19/08/2002 – Kiss 106.1 FM, Seattle, WA, US

16/08/2002 – Metropol, Pittsburgh, PA, US

14/08/2002  – Lenawee County Fair, United States

12/08/2002 – The Blue Note, Columbia, MO, US

10/08/2002 – Sioux Empire Fair's Front Porch, Sioux Falls, SD, US

09/08/2002 – Granada Theatre, Lawrence, KS, US

02/08/2002 – Ogden Theatre, Denver, CO, US

31/07/2002 – Fox Theatre, Boulder, CO, US

28/07/2002  – Slim's, San Francisco, CA, US

26/07/2002 – Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa, CA, US

27/07/2002 – Big Fresno Fairgrounds, Fresno, CA, US

25/07/2002 – Washington County Fair Complex, Hillsboro, OR, US

23/07/2002 – The Xscape, Salt Lake City, UT, US

21/07/2002 – Country Jam USA - Festival & Campgrounds, Eau Claire, WI, US 

20/07/2002 – The Rave/Eagles Club, Milwaukee, WI, US 

18/07/2002 – Odeeon Concert Club, Cleveland, OH, US

16/07/2002 – Bogart's Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, US

12/07/2002 – Clio Amphitheater, Clio, MI, US

07/07/2002 – Party in the Park 2002, Hyde Park, London, England

24/06/2002 –  Sim FM Radio Show - Paris

21/06/2002 – Dogzstar, İstanbul,Turkey

14/06/2002  – Pasadena, Ca. Saturday

13/06/2002 – New Berlin, USA

12/06/2002 – Burlington Steamboat Days Grounds, Burlington, IA, US

01/06/2002  – Kiss concert, USA

29/05/2002  – USA, Mohegan Sun Arena

28/05/2002 – Webster Theater, Hartford, CT, US

27/05/2002 – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, Hampton Beach, NH, US

25/05/2002 – The NorVa, Norfolk, VA, US

24/05 a 16/08/2002 - On the bricks 2002,  Atlanta, GA, US

24/05/2002 – Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta, GA, US

23/05/2002 – Hard Rock Live, Orlando, FL, US 

15/05/2002  – The tonight show with Jay Leno (Season 10, ep 2267)

11/05/2002 – Honda Center, Anaheim, CA, US

02/05/2002 – Dingwalls, London, UK

30/04/2002 – Park Kitty Club, Copenhagen, Denmark

29/04/2002 – Fryhuset - Klubben, Stockholm, Sweden Kägelbanan Södra Teatern, Stockholm, Sweden 

27/04/2002 – John Dee Live Club & Pub, Oslo, Norway

24/04/2002 – Stadtgarten, Cologne, Germany

17/04/2002 – Flex, Vienna, Austria

11/04/2002 – Metro Theatre, Sydney, NSW, Australia

09/04/2002 – Prince of Wales Hotel, Saint Kilda, VIC, Australia

30/04/2002 – Bayside Jenny, Osaka, Japan

29/04/2002 – Ebisu Liquid Room (リキッドルーム), Ebisu, Japan

16/04/2002 – Theater of the Living Arts, Philadelphia, PA, US

15/03/2002 – 9:30 Club, Washington, DC, US

14/03/2002 – Village Underground, Manhattan, NY, US

13/03/2002 – Village Underground, Manhattan, NY, US   

11/03/2002 – Paradise Rock Club, Boston, USA

10/03/2002 – Seymour Ballroom, SUNY Brockport, Brockport, NY, US

09/03/2002 – The Opera House, Toronto, ON, Canada

07/03/2002 – St. Andrew's Hall, Detroit, MI, US

03/03/2002 – Cotton Club, Atlanta, GA, US

02/03/2002 – Five Points Music Hall, Birmingham, AL, US

01/03/2002 – House of Blues - New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, US

27/02/2002 – Ground Hall, Houston, TX, US

26/02/2002 – Trees, Dallas, TX, US

24/02/2002 – The Bottleneck, Lawrence, KS, US

23/02/2002 – The Galaxy, St Louis, MO, US

22/02/2002 – Emerson Theater, Indianapolis, IN, US

21/02/2002 – Park West, Chicago, IL, US

20/02/2002 – The Quest Club, Minneapolis, MN, US

18/02/2002 – Tulagi, Boulder, CO, US

17/02/2002 – Bluebird Theater, Denver, CO, US

14/02/2002 – The Bash On Ash, Tempe, AZ, US

13/02/2002 – Santa Ana, CA, US

28/01/2002 – Expression Center for New Media, Emeryville, USA

25/01/2002 – The tonight show with Jay Leno (Season 10, ep 2204)

10/01/2002 – The Roxy Theatre, West Hollywood, CA, US

14/12/2001  –  MTV Studio, New York, NY, US

11/12/2001 –   The Handlebar, Greenville, SC, US

12/12/2001 – Memorial Hall, Kansas, USA

09/12/2001 – Washington, DC, US

06/12/2001 – Saginaw, USA

30/11/2001 – Club 1402, Reading, PA, US

29/11/2001 – University, West Chester, PA, US

28/11/2001 – Fat City Cafe, Pittsburgh, PA, US

20/11/2001 – Cotton Club, Atlanta, GA, US

19/11/2001 – Exit/In, Nashville, TN, US

17/11/2001 – Buzzfest VIII, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands, USA

16/11/2001 – The Canyon Club, Dallas, TX, US

14/11/2001 – Madrid Theatre, Kansas City, MO, US

13/11/2001 – Double Door, Chicago, IL, US

11/11/2001 – Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN, US

10/11/2001 – Pershing Arena, Kirksville, MO, US

09/11/2001 – The Quest Club, Minneapolis, MN, US

08/11/2001 – Neumann Auditorium, Wartburg College, Waverly, IA, US

06/11/2001 – Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, US

05/11/2001 – Ziggy's, Winston-Salem, NC, US

03/11/2001 – The NorVa, Norfolk, VA, US

02/11/2001 – Disco Rodeo, Ritz Theater, Raleigh, NC, US

02/11/2001 – Mean Fiddler, London, UK

31/10/2001 – House of Blues, Lake Buena Vista, FL, US

26/10/2001 – Price Center, UC San Diego, La Jolla, CA, US

23/10/2001 – The Warfield, San Francisco, CA, US

22/10/2001 – Sacramento

15/10/2001 – Club Laga, Pittsburgh, PA, US

14/10/2001 – Odeon, Cleveland, OH, US

13/10/2001 – Bogart's Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, US

12/10/2001 – Mississippi Nights, St Louis, MO, US

10/10/2001 – 328 Performance Hall, Nashville, TN, US

09/10/2001 – Five Points Music Hall, Birmingham, AL, US

08/10/2001 – University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR, US

05/10/2001 – Mobile, AL, US

04/10/2001 – Tremont Music Hall, Charlotte, NC, US

03/10/2001 – Wolf Gym, York College of Pennsylvania, York, PA, USA

01/10/2001 – House of Blues, Lake Buena Vista, FL, US

30/09/2001 – Marts Center, Wilkes University, Wilkes-barre, PA, US

29/09/2001 – Alumni Hall, Baltimore, MD, US

28/09/2001 –  Drew Simon Forum, Madison, NJ, US  

26/09/2001 – House of Blues - Boston, Boston, MA, US

25/09/2001 –  Irving Plaza, New York, NY, US

23/09/2001 – The Palestra, University Of Rochester, Rochester, NY, US

21/09/2001 – Villanova Room, Connolly Center, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, US

19/09/2001 – Fine Arts Center, Grand Rapids, MI, US

18/09/2001 – CFSB Center, Murray State University, Murray, KY, US

17/09/2001 – Newport Music Hall, Columbus, OH, US

16/09/2001 – Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Dayton, OH, US

14/09/2001 –  Jesse Auditorium, Columbia, MO, US

12/09/2001 – Clutch Cargo's, Pontiac, MI, US 

11/09/2001 – Vic Theatre, Chicago, IL, US

10/09/2001 – The Rave/Eagles Club, Milwaukee, WI, US

05/09/2001 – NY, USA

04/09/2001 – The Skinny, Portland, ME, US     

03/10 a 04/09/2001 - Raio 104 Fest 2001,  Hartford, CT, US

19/07/2001 – San Jose, CA, US

17/07/2001  – Newby's, Memphis, TN, US

16/07/2001 – Five Points Music Hall, Birmingham, AL, US

13/07/2001 – The Windjammer, Isle of Palms, SC, US

12/07/2001 – Momentum, Columbia, SC, US

11/07/2001 – Zigg's By The Sea, Greenville, NC, US

10/07/2001 – Warner Theatre, Washington, DC, US

07/07/2001 – Vanderbilt, Plainview, NY, US  

06/07/2001 – Fat City Cafe, Pittsburgh, PA, US

30/06/2001 – Riverfront Park, Spokane, WA, US

28/06/2001 – House of Blues - Old Location, Anaheim, CA, US 

22/06/2001 – The Observatory, Santa Ana, CA, US

20/06/2001 – The Mint, Los Angeles, CA, US

12/06/2001 – Knitting Factory, Hollywood, CA, US

20/05/2001 – City Stages, Birmingham, AL, US

22/08/1993 – Fibber Magee's, Dublin, Ireland   

Sources:  Setlist, Virgula, Alex Band’s facebook, getty images photo captions, dgabc, lastfm1, lastfm2, Songkick, Wikipedia, Setlist2, Songkick2, Songkick3, Songkick4, alex band rock and this page.

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May 8, 2018

Article of The Day

Four states, Forty one districts... let’s get right down to it.

IN-01(NW - Gary, Michigan, Lowell): Incumbent - Peter Visclosky (Dem). Challenger - Probably Mark Leyva, who ran in 2014 and lost. PVI:D+8

IN-02(North - South Bend, Plymouth, Wabash): Incumbent - Jackie Walorski (Rep), baby parts and Voter IDs. Challenger - Mel Hall, election geek. PVI:R+11

IN-03(North - Waterloo, Fort Wayne, Decatur): Incumbent -Jim Banks (Rep). Challenger - Courtney Tritch, former marketing exec. PVI:R+18

IN-04(Central - Bloomsburg, West Lafayette, Delphi): Incumbent - Todd Rokita (Rep) NOT RUNNING Replacement - Jim Baird, has no left arm. Challenger - Tobi Beck, Vet and tech security person. PVI:R+17

IN-05(Nine County - Carmel, Elwood, Gas City): Incumbent - Susan Brooks (Rep). Challenger - Dee Thornton, exec and basketball player PVI:R+9

IN-06(Cent/South - Munie, Greenfield, Osgood): Incumbent - Luke Messer (Rep) NOT RUNNING Replacement - Greg Pence, it’s Mike Pence’s big brother! Challenger - Jeannine Lake, someone from Muncie. PVI:R+18

IN-07(Nine County - Indianapolis, Speedway, Cumberland): Incumbent - Andre Carson (Dem), he’s cool. Challenger - Wayne Harmon. PVI:D+11

IN-08(SW - Terre Haute, Washington, Evansville): Incumbent - Larry Bucshon (Rep), a heart surgeon. Challenger - William Tanoos. PVI:R+15

IN-09(South - Bloomington, Salem, Croydon): Incumbent - Trey Hollingsworth, who’s from out of state. Challenger - Liz Watson, who worked in House Committee for Education and Workforce, apparently PVI:R+13

NC-01(Coast - Durham, Roanoke Rapids, Greenville): Incumbent - G.K. Butterfield (Dem). Challenger - Roger Allison, some guy. PVI:D+17

NC-02(Piedmont - Wake Forest, Clayton, Fuquay-Varina): Incumbent - George Holding (Rep). Challenger - Linda Coleman. PVI:R+7

NC-03(Coast - Kitty Hawk, Columbia, New Bern): Incumbent - Walter Jones (Rep), renegade... held off primary challenge. NO CHALLENGERS PVI: R+12

NC-04(Piedmont - Raleigh, Cary, Chapel Hill): Incumbent - David Price (Dem), Iraq war opponent. Challenger - Steve Loor, PVI:D+17

NC-05(Mountain/Piedmont - Boone, Wilkesboro, Winston-Salem): Incumbent - Virginia Foxx (Rep), just bizarre. Challenger - DD Adams, who was in Winston-Salem city council and lobby in state capitol. PVI:R+10

NC-06(Piedmont - Yanceyville, Burlington, Sanford): Incumbent - Mark Walker (Rep), former pastor. Challenger - Ryan Watts. PVI:R+9

NC-07(Coast - Whiteville, Wilmington, Goldsboro): Incumbent - David Rouzer (Rep). Challenger - Kyle Horton, looks like a physician. PVI:R+9

NC-08(Piedmont - Fayetteville, Troy, Concord): Incumbent - Richard Hudson (Rep), birther. Challenger -Frank McNeill, from Indivisible... PVI:R+8

NC-09(Piedmont/Coast - Monroe, Laurinburg, Elizabethtown): Incumbent - Robert Pittenger (Rep). LOST PRIMARY! Replacement - Mark Harris, revenge from 2016... Challenger - Dan McCready, solar energy guy. PVI:R+8

NC-10(Mountains - Asheville, Forest City, Gastonia): Incumbent - Patrick McHenry (Rep). Challenger - David Brown, computer consultant. PVI:R+12

NC-11(Mountains - Sylva, Marshall, Morganton): Incumbent - Mark Meadows (Rep), quite far-right. Challenger - Phillip Price, business owner. PVI:R+14

NC-12(Piedmont - Charlotte, Huntersville, Cornelius): Incumbent - Alma Adams (Dem). Challenger - Paul Wright, former judge. PVI:D+18

NC-13(Piedmont - Greensboro, High Point, Salisbury): Incumbent - Ted Budd (Rep), gun range owner. Challenger - Kathy Manning, lawyer. PVI:R+6

OH-01(SW - Cincinnati, Sycamore, Lebanon): Incumbent - Steve Chabot (Rep). Challenger - Aftab Pureval, rising star immigrant lawyer. PVI:R+5

OH-02(SW -Batavia, Hillsboro, Piketon): Incumbent - Brad Wenstrup (Rep) , low key... Challenger - Jill Schiller, ex-White House staffer. PVI:R+9

OH-03(Mid - Columbus, Whitehall, Minerva Park): Incumbent - Joyce Beatty (Dem). Challenger - Jim Burgess, Tea party person. PVI:D+19

OH-04(NW - Lima, Marion, Norwalk): Incumbent - Jim Jordan (Rep), former wrestler? Challenger - Janet Garrett, retired Oberlin teacher. PVI:R+14

OH-05(NW - Bowling Green, Ottawa, Defiance): Incumbent - Bob Latta (Rep). Challenger - Michael Galbraith, investment manager. PVI:R+11

OH-06(SE - Salem, Steubenville, Marietta): Incumbent - Bill Johnson (Rep). Challenger - Shawna Roberts, why can’t I find good information... PVI:R+16

OH-07(NW/NE/Mid - Avon, Ashland, Canton): Incumbent - Bob Gibbs (Rep). Challenger - Ken Harbaugh, who is Navy vet.... figures. PVI:R+12

OH-08(SW - Hamilton, Greenville, Springfield): Incumbent - Warren Davidson (R), it was Boehner's old seat. Challenger - Vanessa Enoch. PVI:R+17

OH-09(NW/NE - Toledo, Sandusky, Avon Lake): Incumbent - Marcy Kaptur (Dem). Challenger - Steven Kraus, he was convicted of theft?! PVI:D+14

OH-10(SW - Dayton, Centerville, Washington Court House): Incumbent - Mike Turner (Rep). Challenger - Theresa Gasper, businesswoman. PVI:R+4

OH-11(NE - Cleveland, Richfield, Akron): Incumbent - Marcia Fudge (Dem), she’s pretty cool. Challenger - Probably Beverly Goldstein. PVI:D+32

OH-12(Mid - Mansfield, Delaware, Zanesville): Incumbent - Pat Tiberi (Rep) NOT RUNNING Replacement - Probably Troy Balderson. Challenger - Danny O’Connor, Franklin County recorder and very capable person. PVI:R+7

OH-13(NE - Cuyahoga Falls, Alliance, Youngstown): Incumbent - Tim Ryan (Dem), who ran for speaker, remember? Challenger - Chris DePizzo. PVI:D+7

OH-14(NE - Twinsburg, Mentor, Ashtabula): Incumbent - David Joyce (Rep). Challenger - Betsy Rader, civil rights lawyer and also capable. PVI:R+5

OH-15(SW/SE - Wilmington, Circleville, Athens): Incumbent - Steve Stivers (Rep), part of NRCC? Challenger - Rick Neal, also businessman. PVI:R+7

OH-16(NE - Strongsville, Wooster, Green): Incumbent - Jim Renacci (Rep) NOT RUNNING Replacement- Anthony Gonzalez, a football star? Challenger - Susan Moran Palmer, health care professional, presumably. PVI:R+8

WV-01(Parkersburg, Morgantown, Parsons): Incumbent - David McKinley (Rep), has a sweet mustache. Challenger - Kendra Fershee. PVI:R+19

WV-02(Charleston, Elkins, Romney): Incumbent - Alex Mooney (Rep), former legislator for... Maryland? Challenger - Talley Sergent. PVI:R+17

WV-03(Beckley, Craigsville, White Sulphur Springs): Incumbent - Evan Jenkins (Rep) NOT RUNNING Replacement - Carol Miller. Challenger - Richard Ojeda, an absolute maverick who’s making national headlines. PVI:R+23

That’s all the districts, pretty eventful and satisfying primary night.

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This Week in NFL History: March 12 through March 18

Relive and recapture iconic moments. Discover that you or a loved one share a birthday with a football legend. Recall an anniversary of an event that forever changed the landscape of the NFL and had a profound impact on your life. It’s all here in This Week in NFL History.

This Week in NFL History is a weekly article that will look back at some of the most memorable events that have occurred during this week historically in professional football. Each nugget is a tidbit of information that is connected to the NFL through history.

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This Week in NFL History:: Moments that impacted the league from March 12th – 18th

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Trivia Blitz Reveal: How did you stack up in Friday’s free agency quiz.

This Week in NFL History

March 12

1958:  Linebacker Matt Millen (Raiders: 1980-88, 49ers: 1989-90, Redskins: 1991) born in Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania 1968:  Safety Merton Hanks (49ers: 1991-98, Seahawks: 1999) born in Dallas Texas 1979:  Defensive tackle Shaun Rogers (Lions: 2001-07, Browns: 2008-10, Saints: 2011, Giants: 2012-13) born in Houston, Texas 1981:  Quarterback Jonathan Paul “J.P.” Losman (Bills: 2004-09, Raiders: 2009, Seahawks: 2010, Dolphins: 2011) born in Los Angeles, California 1990:  Linebacker Dont’a Hightower (Patriots: 2012-16) born in Lewisburg, Tennessee 1990:  Wide receiver Marvin Jones (Bengals: 2012-15, Lions: 2016-present) born in Los Angeles, California 1993:  Safety Jermaine Whitehead (Ravens: 2015, Packers: 2016-present) born in Greenwood, Mississippi

March 13

1918:  Hall of Fame halfback George McAfee (Bears: 1940-41, 1945-50) born in Corbin, Kentucky (d. 2009) 1960:  Chicago Cardinals relocate to St. Louis, Missouri 1960:  Expansion draft for Dallas Cowboys held 1963:  Wide receiver Vance Johnson (Broncos: 1985-93, Chargers: 1994, Broncos: 1995) born in Trenton, New Jersey 1971:  Wide receiver Curtis Conway (Bears: 1993-99, Chargers: 2000-02, Jets: 2003, 49ers: 2004) born in Los Angeles, California 1972:  Quarterback Trent Dilfer (Buccaneers: 1994-99, Ravens; 2000, Seahawks: 2001-04, Browns: 2005, 49ers: 2006-07) born in Santa Cruz, California 1973:  Defensive tackle Dan “Big Daddy” Wilkinson (Bengals: 1994-97, Redskins: 1998-2002, Lions: 2003-05, Dolphins: 2006) born in Dayton, Ohio 1990:  Nose tackle Marcell Dareus (Bills: 2011-present) born in Birmingham, Alabama 1992:  Linebacker Jelani Jenkins (Dolphins: 2013-16) born in Rockville, Maryland 2010:  Linebacker Cliff Livingston (Giants: 1954-61, Vikings: 1962, Rams: 1963-65) dies at age 79 in Las Vegas, Nevada (b. 1930)

March 14

1925:  Owner William Clay Ford Sr. (Lions: 1963-2014) born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 2014) 1925:  Walter Camp, Father of American Football, dies at age 65 in New York City (b. 1859) 1964:  Defensive end Donald Evans (Rams: 1987, Eagles: 1988, Steelers: 1990-93, Jets: 1994-95) born in Raleigh, North Carolina 1967:  First AFL/NFL common draft held at Gotham Hotel in New York City. Michigan State defensive end Charles “Bubba” Smith selected first overall by Baltimore Colts 1969:  Linebacker Greg Biekert (Raiders: 1993-2001, Vikings: 2002-03) born in Iowa City, Iowa 1972:  Running back Antowain Smith (Bills: 1997-2000, Patriots: 2001-03, Titans: 2004, Saints: 2005) born in Millbrook, Alabama 1972:  Defensive end Len Ford (Browns: 1950-57, Packers: 1958) dies at age 46 in Detroit, Michigan (b. 1926) 1978:  NFL adds side judge as seventh official 1979:  Safety Deon Grant (Panthers: 2000-03, Jaguars: 2004-06, Seahawks: 2007-09, Giants: 2010-11) born in Augusta, Georgia 1982:  Linebacker Daryl Smith (Jaguars: 2004-12, Ravens: 2013-15, Buccaneers: 2016-present) born in Albany, Georgia 1984:  Linebacker Ahmad Brooks (Bengals: 2006-07, 49ers: 2008-present) born in Fairfax, Virginia 1994:  Cornerback Tavon Young (Ravens: 2016-present) born in Oxon Hill, Maryland 2000:  Defensive end Paul Smith (Broncos: 1968-78, Redskins: 1979-80) dies at age 54 in Aurora, Colorado (b. 1945)

March 15

1925:  Hall of Fame quarterback Norm “The Dutchman” Van Brocklin (Rams: 1949-57, Eagles: 1958-60) born in Parade, South Dakota (d. 1983) 1931:  Head coach Ted Marchibroda (Colts: 1975-79, Colts: 1992-95, Ravens: 1996-98) born in Franklin, Pennsylvania (d. 2016) 1956:  Linebacker Clay Matthews Jr. (Browns: 1978-93, Falcons: 1994-96) born in Palo Alto, California 1959:  Running back/return specialist Lyvonia “Stump” Mitchell (Cardinals: 1981-89, Chiefs: 1990) born in Kingsland, Georgia 1969:  Safety Louis Riddick (Falcons: 1992, Browns: 1993-95, Falcons: 1996, Raiders: 1998) born in Quakertown, Pennsylvania 1972:  Head coach Mike Tomlin (Steelers: 2007-present) born in Hampton, Virginia 1977:  Defensive tackle Marques Douglas (Ravens: 1999, Saints: 2000, Ravens: 2001-04, 49ers: 2005-07, Ravens: 2008, Jets: 2009, Titans: 2010) born in Greensboro, North Carolina 1985:  Tight end Jacob Tamme (Colts: 2008-11, Broncos: 2012-14, Falcons: 2015-present) born in Danville, Kentucky 1987:  Wide receiver Eric Decker (Broncos: 2010-13, Jets: 2014-present) born in Cold Spring, Minnesota 1988:  St. Louis Cardinals relocate to Phoenix, Arizona 1991:  Wide receiver/return specialist Tavon Austin (Rams: 2013-present) born in Baltimore, Maryland 1992:  Running back Devonta Freeman (Falcons: 2014-present) born in Baxley, Georgia 2015:  Defensive tackle Bob Toneff (49ers: 1952-58, Redskins: 1959-64) dies at age 84 in San Anselmo, California (b. 1930)

March 16

1956:  Hall of Fame tight end Ozzie Newsome (Browns: 1978-90) born in Muscle Shoals, Alabama 1964:  Packers running back Paul Hornung and Lions defensive tackle Alex Karras reinstated by commissioner Pete Rozelle after indefinite suspension for placing bets on NFL games 1966:  Quarterback Rodney Peete (Lions: 1989-93, Cowboys: 1994, Eagles: 1995-98, Redskins: 1999, Raiders: 2000-01, Panthers: 2002-04) born in Mesa, Arizona 1967:  Defensive lineman Dan Owens (Lions: 1990-95, Falcons: 1996-97, Lions: 1998-99) born in Whittier, California 1969:  Cornerback Steve Israel (Rams: 1992-94, 49ers: 1995-96, Patriots: 1997-99, Saints: 2000-01) born in Camden, New Jersey 1980:  Tight end Todd Heap (Ravens: 2001-10, Cardinals: 2011-12) born in Mesa, Arizona 1983:  Cornerback Tramon Williams (Packers: 2006-14, Browns: 2015-16) born in Houma, Louisiana 1991:  Kicker Chris Boswell (Steelers: 2015-present) born in Fort Worth, Texas 2005:  Safety Todd Bell (Bears: 1981-87, Eagles: 1988-89) dies at age 46 in Reynoldsburg, Ohio (b. 1958) 2008:  Cornerback Wayne Davis (Chargers: 1985-86, Bills: 1987-89, Redskins: 1990-91) dies at age 44 in Auburn, Georgia (b. 1963)

March 17

1907:  Owner David Abraham “Sonny” Werblin (Titans/Jets: 1962-68) born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1991) 1914:  Hall of Fame quarterback Samuel “Slingin’ Sammy” Baugh (Redskins: 1937-52) born in Temple, Texas (d. 2008) 1933:  Linebacker Tom Bettis (Packers: 1955-61, Steelers: 1962, Bears: 1963) born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 2015) 1946:  Defensive tackle Earl Edwards (49ers: 1969-72, Bills: 1973-75, Browns: 1976-78, Packers: 1979) born in Statesboro, Georgia 1953:  Running back Harry “Chuck” Muncie (Saints: 1976-80, Chargers: 1980-84) born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania (d. 2013) 1973:  Safety Jerome Woods (Chiefs: 1996-2005) born in Memphis, Tennessee 1987:  Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (Steelers: 2010-13, Broncos: 2014-present) born in Bellville, Texas 1990:  Defensive end Lawrence Guy (Packers: 2011-12, Colts: 2012-13, Chargers: 2013-14, Ravens: 2014-16, Patriots: 2017-present) born in Las Vegas, Nevada 1991:  Wide receiver/return specialist Cordarrelle Patterson (Vikings: 2013-16) born in Rock Hill, South Carolina 2005:  Running back Prentice Gautt (Browns: 1960, Cardinals: 1961-67) dies at age 67 in Lawrence, Kansas (b. 1938) 2005:  Linebacker David Little (Steelers: 1981-92) dies at age 46 in Miami. Florida (b. 1959) 2009:  Offensive lineman Dale Memmelaar (Cardinals: 1959-61, Cowboys: 1962-63, Browns: 1964-65, Colts: 1966-67) dies at age 72 in Cornwall, New York (b. 1937)

March 18

1905:  Hall of Fame quarterback Benny Friedman (Cleveland Bulldogs: 1927, Detroit Wolverines: 1928, Giants: 1929-31, Brooklyn Dodgers: 1932-34) born in Cleveland, Ohio (d. 1982) 1927:  Journalist and author George Plimpton (Paper Lion) born in New York City (d. 2015) 1943:  Running back Dave Osborn (Vikings: 1965-75, Packers: 1976) born in Everett, Washington 1952:  Hall of Fame center Mike Webster (Steelers: 1974-88, Chiefs: 1989-90) born in Tomahawk, Wisconsin (d. 2002) 1954:  Defensive back Beasley Reece (Cowboys: 1976, Giants: 1977-83, Buccaneers: 1983-84) born in Waco, Texas 1961:  Running back Curt Warner (Seahawks: 1983-89, Rams: 1990) born in Wyoming, West Virginia 1967:  Wide receiver Andre Rison (Colts: 1989, Falcons: 1990-94, Browns: 1995, Jaguars: 1996, Packers: 1996, Chiefs: 1997-99, Raiders: 2000) born in Flint, Michigan 1968:  Safety Pat Terrell (Rams: 1990-93, Jets: 1994, Panthers: 1995-97, Packers: 1998) born in Memphis, Tennessee 1970:  NFL retained Wilson as manufacturer of official game ball (AFL’s official game ball was made by Spalding) and stadium’s scoreboard clock became official game clock 1973:  Quarterback Rob Johnson (Jaguars: 1995-97, Bills: 1998-2001, Buccaneers: 2002, Redskins: 2003, Raiders: 2003) born in Compton, California 1975:  Quarterback Brian Griese (Broncos: 1998-2002, Dolphins: 2003, Buccaneers: 2004-05, Bears: 2006-07, Buccaneers: 2008) born in Miami, Florida 1986:  Cornerback Darius Butler (Patriots: 2009-10, Colts: 2011, Colts: 2012-present) born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida 1986:  Center Eric Wood (Bills: 2009-present) born in Cincinnati, Ohio 2011:  Wide receiver Andrew “Drew” Hill (Rams: 1979-84, Oilers: 1985-91, Falcons: 1992-93) dies at age 54 in Atlanta, Georgia (b. 1956)

– Curtis Rawls is a Managing Editor for cover32 and covers the NFL and New York Giants, like and follow on Facebook and Twitter. Curtis can be followed on Twitter @TheArmchrAnlyst.

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Thank you to Art This Way for bringing new life to our alleyways! We are overjoyed with these new murals and the vibrancy it brings to Downtown Fort Wayne. Thank you to Matthew Plett, Bryan Ballinger, and Tim Parsley for your beautiful vision and artistry. Thank you to Alexandra Hall for your endless dedication to this project. Christy Landrigan’s passion for Downtown will live on through these murals! More info: ArtThisWayFW.com

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NBA All-Star Weekend schedule 2017: Times, TV schedule and all the events

New Orleans plays host to the 2017 NBA All-Star Game, but there are a host of other events as well.

NBA All-Star Weekend is nearly upon us, and the NBA will take its talents from last year’s festivities in Toronto and shuttle them down to New Orleans for the 66th annual All-Star Game.

The weekend will kick off on Friday, Feb. 17 with the BBVA Rising Stars Challenge, headlined by Team U.S.A.’s young stars in Karl-Anthony Towns and Devin Booker. They’ll take on the World Team, led by Knicks budding star Kristaps Porzingis.

All-Star Saturday is littered with three events, kicked off by the bigs vs. smalls in the Taco Bell Skills Challenge. Next up is the Three-Point Shootout, where reigning champion Klay Thompson will look to defend his title against a tough field of opponents that includes Kyrie Irving, Kyle Lowry, and Eric Gordon. Saturday night is topped off with the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest, with a four-man field headlined by last year’s runner-up, Aaron Gordon.

And on Sunday comes the main event — the NBA All-Star Game featuring the league’s top talent. The Golden State Warriors will have four representatives, but the West also features All-Stars in Russell Westbrook, James Harden, and DeMarcus Cousins. Over East, Irving and LeBron James highlight a guard-heavy team looking to bounce back after dropping the ball in the last two years.

There are a host of other events scheduled for this weekend, and we’ve got the full agenda laid out for you below:

Full schedule and TV information

Friday, Feb. 17

BBVA Rising Stars Challenge Practice

Time: 10:30 a.m. ET Place: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans TV: NBA TV Online: Watch TNT Participants: BBVA Rising Stars

All-Star media availability

Time: 12 p.m. ET Place: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans TV: NBA TV

Celebrity Game

Time: 7 p.m. ET Place: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans TV: ESPN Online: Watch ESPN

East roster

Brandon Armstrong (Former D-League Player/Impressionist) Win Butler (Musician) Nick Cannon (Actor/TV Personality) Rachel DeMita (NBA2K TV Personality) Ansel Elgort (Actor) Marc Lasry (Milwaukee Bucks Owner) Caleb McLaughlin (Actor) Peter Rosenberg (Media Personality) Oscar Schmidt (All-time leading basketball scorer) Lindsay Whalen (WNBA Player) Jason Williams (Former NBA Player) Kris Wu (Actor/Musician) Coach: Michael Smith (ESPN)

West roster

Miles Brown (Actor) Tom Cavanagh (Actor) Mark Cuban (Dallas Mavericks Owner) Baron Davis (Former NBA Player) Andy Grammer (Musician) Jiang Jinfu (Actor/Model) Anthony Mackie (Actor) Rome Miller (Actor) Hasan Minhaj (Actor/Comedian) Master P (Actor/Comedian) Candace Parker (WNBA Player) Aaron Sanchez (Celebrity Chef) Coach: Jemele Hill (ESPN)

BBVA Rising Stars Challenge

Time: 9 p.m. ET Place: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans TV: TNT Online: Watch TNT

Rosters:

U.S. Team

Devin Booker (Suns), Malcolm Brogdon, (Bucks) Marquese Chriss (Suns), Brandon Ingram (Lakers), Frank Kaminsky (Hornets), Jahlil Okafor (76ers), D’Angelo Russell (Lakers), Jonathon Simmons (Spurs), Karl-Anthony Towns (Timberwolves), Myles Turner (Pacers)

World Team

Joel Embiid (76ers), Danté Exum (Jazz), Buddy Hield (Pelicans), Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) Trey Lyles (Jazz), Emmanuel Mudiay (Nuggets), Jamal Murray (Nuggets), Kristaps Porzingis (Knicks), Domantas Sabonis (Thunder), Dario Saric (76ers), Alex Abrines (Thunder, injury replacement for Embiid), Willy Hernangomez (Knicks, injury replacement for Mudiay)

The #BBVARisingStars Rosters at #NBAAllStar! pic.twitter.com/0zYEFpwlMs

— 2017 NBA All-Star (@NBAAllStar) January 25, 2017

Saturday, Feb. 18

Hall of Fame Announcement

Time: 11 a.m. ET

NBA All-Star Team Practices

Time: 12 noon ET Place: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans TV: NBA TV Participants: NBA All-Stars

NBA D-League All-Star Game

Time: 2 p.m. ET Place: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans TV: NBA TV Participants: D-League All Stars

NBA D-League Dunk Contest

Time: Halftime of the D-League All-Star Game. Place: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans TV: NBA TV

Participants: John Jordan (Raptors 905), Alex Poythress (Fort Wayne Mad Ants), Troy Williams (Iowa Energy), Derek Cooke, Jr. (Northern Arizona Suns), Alfonzo McKinnie (Windy City Bulls), Trahson Burrell (Long Island Nets)

Taco Bell Skills Challenge

Time: 8 p.m. ET (First event) Place: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans TV: TNT Online: Watch TNT

Participants: Devin Booker (Suns), DeMarcus Cousins (Kings), Anthony Davis (Pelicans), Nikola Jokic (Nuggets), Gordon Hayward (Jazz), Kristaps Porzingis (Knicks), Isaiah Thomas (Celtics), John Wall (Wizards)

Three-Point Shootout

Time: 8 p.m. ET (Second event) Place: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans TV: TNT Online: Watch TNT

Participants:

Kyle Lowry (Raptors), Klay Thompson (Warriors), Kyrie Irving (Cavaliers), Kemba Walker (Hornets), Nick Young (Lakers), Wesley Matthews (Mavericks), C.J. McCollum (Trail Blazers), Eric Gordon (Rockets)

Verizon Slam Dunk Contest

Time: 8 p.m. ET (Third event) Place: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans TV: TNT Online: Watch TNT

Participants

Aaron Gordon (Magic), DeAndre Jordan (Clippers), Glenn Robinson, III (Pacers), Derrick Jones, Jr. (Suns)

Sunday, Feb. 19

NBA Legends Brunch

Time: 11 a.m ET Place: Air Canada Centre TV: NBATV (coverage begins at 1 p.m.)

66th NBA All-Star Game

Time: 8 p.m. ET Place: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans TV: TNT Online: Watch TNT Participants:

East Starters

Kyrie Irving (Cavaliers) DeMar DeRozan (Raptors) Jimmy Butler (Bulls) LeBron James (Cavaliers) Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)

East Reserves

Isaiah Thomas (Celtics), John Wall (Wizards), Paul George (Pacers), Kemba Walker (Hornets), Paul Millsap (Hawks), Kevin Love (Cavaliers, injured and won’t play), Kyle Lowry (Raptors)

West Starters

Stephen Curry (Warriors) James Harden (Rockets) Kevin Durant (Warriors) Kawhi Leonard (Spurs) Anthony Davis (Pelicans)

West Reserves

Russell Westbrook (Thunder), Klay Thompson (Warriors), Draymond Green (Warriors), Marc Gasol (Grizzlies), DeAndre Jordan (Clippers), Gordon Hayward (Jazz), DeMarcus Cousins (Kings)

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ECHL Transactions - Feb.11

Brampton Beast: Jake Paterson, G || recalled by Belleville (AHL) Matt Petgrave, D || returned from loan to Hartford (AHL) Eric Vogel, G || added as EBUG

Cincinnati Cyclones: Myles Powell, F || recalled by Rochester (AHL)

Florida Everblades: Michael Downing, D || assigned from Springfield (AHL) by Florida (NHL)

Fort Wayne Komets: Zach Fucale, G || assigned from Chicago (AHL) by Vegas (NHL Marco Roy, F || loaned to Laval (AHL)

Idaho Steelheads: Spencer Naas, F || recalled by Texas (AHL)

Maine Mariners: Morgan Adams-Moisan, F || recalled by Laval (AHL)

Manchester Monarchs: Justin Agosta, D || activated from injured reserve; released from contract Michael Doherty, F || loaned to Providence (AHL) Nic Pierog, F || returned from loan to Providence (AHL) Danny Tirone, G || returned from loan to Providence (AHL); placed on reserve

Norfolk Admirals: Zach Alvarado, G || released as EBUG [02.10]

Orlando Solar Bears: Jonne Tammela, F || recalled to Syracuse (AHL) by Tampa Bay (NHL)

Rapid City Rush: Sam Wilbur, F || added to active roster (claimed from Tulsa) [02.10]

Reading Royals: Devin Buffalo, G || placed on reserve Tyler Brown, F || activated from reserve

South Carolina Stingrays: Mike Santaguida, G || added as EBUG

Tulsa Oilers: Scott Cuthrell, F || signed contract, added to active roster Alex Dostie, F || recalled to San Diego (AHL) by Anaheim (NHL) Scott Moldenhauer, D || recalled by San Diego (AHL) Bobby Watson, F || activated from reserve

Utah Grizzlies: Josh Anderson, D || recalled to Colorado (AHL) by Colorado (NHL) Caleb Herbert, F || recalled by Colorado (AHL) Julien Nantel, F || recalled to Colorado (AHL) by Colorado (NHL)

Wheeling Nailers: Robbie Hall, D || activated from reserve [02.10] Troy Josephs, F || recalled to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) Jake Schultz, D || placed on reserve [02.10]

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Activity Check

Two weeks have gone by, and the current activity period has ended! This post will be listing all of the characters who have and haven’t met their post requirements, as well as provide them with their pay and expenses for the last two weeks, so be sure to read this to collect/pay your bank, and to make sure whether or not your character is in danger of being dropped!

To pass, your character must have at least FOUR RP POSTS. Music, Money Posts, and Artwork don’t count for activity unless they have an RP component to them. If your character hasn’t met the post requirement, then they will fail. If they fail the subsequent check, then that character will be dropped from the Masterlist. Failed characters do not get the money bonuses from the Activity Check. Instead, they will only be awarded 500G and whatever expenses that applies to them (rent, commuter’s pass). Hopefully you’ll be able to keep up with your activity next go-round!

If you are a new arrival to the group (as in, you’ve joined during this activity period), then you will automatically pass. Additionally, if you are a new arrival and have made FOUR RP POSTS, then you will get full benefits of the check. If not, your character’s name will have a star next to it, and they will only get 1,000G for passing. This only applies to new arrivals that have been here for a majority of the activity period. If your character has joined in the week of the activity check, they will also be allowed full benefits. This is applicable for people with hiatuses, as well--- if you get off of hiatus and/or report back in within the week of the activity check, you will also be allowed a pass.

Here are the most recent community updates and announcements!

Please be sure to read the results below, and, if you’ve passed, apply these money changes to your bank account (via an activity marker post tagged as #pi:money and #pi:activity) according to which ones apply to your specific character.

The next Activity Check will be on Saturday, March 30th!

Expenses (Arcadia)

[-4,000G] For living in the Eagle Apartments.

[-2,000G] For living in the Eagle Apartments with one roommate.

[-1,333G] For living in the Eagle Apartments with two roommates.

[-1,000G] For living in the Eagle Apartments with three roommates.

[-3,000G] For living in the Ocarina Apartments.

[-1,500G] For living in the Ocarina Apartments with one roommate.

[-1,000G] For living in the Ocarina Apartments with two roommates.

[-1,500G] For living in the Gigant Inn & Springs or Three Sister’s Inn.

[-750G] For living in either of those places with one roommate.

[-500G] For living in either of those places with two roommates.

[20% Off] For working and living at either of the Inns, you get 20% off of whatever rent usually applies to you.

[-1,000G] For living in the Shade Apartments.

[-500G] For living in the Shade Apartments with one roommate.

[-2,000G] Commuter’s Pass for working at a Leudan business.

[-2,000G] Commuter’s Pass for working on a discovered island.

Expenses (Leuda)

[-4,000G] For living in the Snowstyle Apartments.

[-2,000G] For living in the Snowstyle Apartments with one roommate.

[-1,333G] For living in the Snowstyle Apartments with two roommates.

[-1,000G] For living in the Snowstyle Apartments with three roommates.

[-3,000G] For living in the Inner Apartments.

[-1,500G] For living in the Inner Apartments with one roommate.

[-1,000G] For living in the Inner Apartments with two roommates.

[-2,000G] For living in the Bell Hotel.

[-1,000G] For living in the Bell Hotel with one roommate.

[-666G] For living in the Bell Hotel with two roommates.

[20% Off] For working and living at the Bell Hotel, you get 20% off of whatever rent usually applies to you.

[-1,000G] For living in the Mire Apartments.

[-500G] For living in the Mire Apartments with one roommate.

[-2,000G] Commuter’s Pass for working at an Arcadian business.

[-2,000G] Commuter’s Pass for working on a discovered island.

Profits

[+3,000G] Automatic allowance for children and teen characters under 18.

[+1,500G] For your first (main) job.

You can add another 500G if you have (at this point in time) earned a degree from the University of the Pelago Island’s degree program.

[+1,000G] For your second (part-time) job.

You can add another 500G if you have (at this point in time) earned a degree from the University of the Pelago Island’s degree program.

[+1,000G] For your third (part-time) job.

You can add another 500G if you have (at this point in time) earned a degree from the University of the Pelago Island’s degree program.

[+2,000G] For being the boss of a business.

You can add an extra 500G to this value if you’ve made a menu for the business.

[+1,500G] For being the boss of a second business.

[+1,500G] For being the boss of a third business.

[+1,000G] For being an owner of a business.

You can add another 500G if you’ve made a menu for the business. Can stack with the Boss bonus (you are only allowed ONE menu bonus, however) if your character is acting as both boss and owner of a business.

[+1,000G] For being an owner of a second business.

[+1,000G] For being an owner of a third business.

[+500G] For updating your Biography / Diary pages.

[+500G] For every open post you respond to.

To prevent people from snatching up too many opens, this will only be counted for a maximum of three open threads.

[+500G] For every open post you make.

A reward for promoting activity and including others! This will also only be counted for a maximum of three open threads.

[+500G] For every work thread you complete.

And by work thread, we mean a thread in which your character sells something to another while at their workplace. Threads simply taking place at work with no transactions occurring don’t count.

[+2,500G] For being Mayor (owner/boss of City Hall).

Add another 1,000G if you’ve made a menu for City Hall.

This bonus does not stack with the regular Owner/Boss bonus. Instead, it replaces it.

[+2,000G] For being a Guildmaster (owner/boss of Explorer’s Guild).

Add another 500G if you’ve made a menu for the Guild.

This bonus does not stack with the regular Owner/Boss bonus. Instead, it replaces it.

[+1,000G] Policeman Bonus: For every arrest you make.

[+1,000G] Policeman Bonus: For every call/incident you respond to.

[+1,000G] Guild Member Bonus: For every voyage you complete.

New Arrivals:

Say hello to the new muses! Please follow these blogs if you haven’t already.

Amanda (Ella)

Claire

Flora

Iris Blanche

Jin

Kana

Karen

Kyle

Lanche*

Maya

Minori*

Nadi

Ondorus

Rock*

Witch (Vivi)

Hiatus:

Emiko [Hiatus ends after check.]

Haley [Hiatus ends after check.]

Ivan (RF) [Hiatus ends after check.]

Passed:

Agate

Alex (SV)

Alicia

Alisa

Ann

Arthur

Aurelia

Calvin

Chase

Clorica

Danny

Denny

Elise

Elli

Elliot (SI)

Evelyn

Felicity (ANB)

Ford

Frey

Fritz

Gelwein

Georgia

Gill

Gray

Iluka

Iris (SoS)

Jake

Jill

Julia (RF)

Kamil

Kasey

Kathy

Komari

Lanna

Leah

Lest

Licorice

Lillie

Lily (RF)

Lloyd

Louis

Luke

Luna

Lyla

Marian (RF)

Masked Man 

Max

Mikhail

Mist

Mistel

Muffy

Neil

Phillip

Pia

Pierre

Popuri

Porcoline

Rebecca

Rosalind

Shara

Sherry

Skye

Sonja

Soseki

Tina

Trent

Violet 

Wayne

Wizard

Yuzuki

Zavier

Failed:

Forte

Jamie

Kasumi

Leon

Margaret

Sofia

Dropped:

No one was dropped by us this time! Great job!

These muses were personally dropped by the muns, so please unfollow them if you haven’t already!

Lillian

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