SWEATLOAF NEWS

We need a new Pinkustronix Operator™! The ad says it best:

We've got a gig March 13th in Deep Ellum and we do not want to cancel. We'll also be working on booking more gigs once we've got the right replacement.

We're looking for someone dedicated to the project. Your attitude is as important as your skill.


NO ADDICTS OR ALCOHOLICS. Al Green is cool. Responsible drinking is fine, of course.

We've got a free practice space.
We've got a ton of equipment.
We've got a full blown theatrical presentation. Lights, projections, fog, antics.
We've got a dedicated group of talented folks.
We've got ages from early 30s to late 30s.
We've got almost 30 songs down.
We've got a business cards (makes us OFFICIAL).
We've got a manager.
We've got a professional web developer and graphic artist.
We've got a website, myspace, facebook, and twitter.
We've got a lot of fun in store.
We've got a future plan to probably go direct and use in ear monitors.

You've got dedication.
You've got skill.
You've got ability.
You've got a desire to excel.
You've got a mastery of your own equipment.
You've got your own reliable transportation.
You've got your own reliable equipment.
You've got the ability to communicate.
You've got a cell phone and respond to requests.
You've got a computer and know how to email.
You've got a pleasant working attitude.
You've got knowledge and wisdom beyond your years (age irrelevant).
You've got a desire to want to practice and gig . . . and practice.
You've got a desire to want to practice 2x-3x a week.
You've got the ability to figure songs out by ear.
You've got a desire to learn the songs and master them.
You've got the energy of a Robert Trujillo or Steve Harris or Flea on stage.
You've got no issues of dancing while playing or acting out on stage.
You've got no issues wearing costumes, wigs, women's clothing.
You've got love for the feel of fog on your skin, taste of lights, and the sight of sound.
You've got the ability to travel on weekends (in the future, we plan on finding gigs with in a days drive of DFW).

BONUSES:
You've got an RV or tour bus!
You've got a vehicle with a hitch.
You've got a trailer.
You've got a better practice space.
You've got FEMALE stripper friends who want to dance on stage.
You've got your own groupies who like singers/guitarists/drummers too.

Looking to start the year fresh. Schedules permitting, we may be practicing again ASAP. We'll schedule a meet up in a public place to prove we're not serial killers and if we like you, we'll schedule an audition.

Looks like we've got us a gig booked for March. We'll announce more details as we get them, but keep your calendar free right around sometime between March 12th and March 14th.

Who's soul do we have to sell to get to play out of Dallas though?

December 19, 2009 video is now on our A/V page. Click the link above to see us playing "Too Parter"  at the Lounge on Elm Street in Deep Ellum.

We had a lot of fun and it sounded amazing. There was a real nice recording rig there that night courtesy one of Kyle's friends. We'll wait to see when that comes out.

Unfortunately, the video camera I have just doesn't like resonant frequencies of floors because it vibrates the camera right into shock protection mode & shuts it down! I'm working on a way to decouple the tripod from the floor & hopefully eliminate those issues. Also, we'll potentially be incorporating our managers studio level cam, but we'll see. It will make for some better quality vids!

Man, ya'll are missing out.

A Brown Christmas With SWEATLOAF (let it flow, let it flow, let it flow!) is next SaTURDay . . . One week! It should be interesting for sure.

We also have just recently rolled the 666th new friend and have decided to give them free tickets for life!! We'll announce the winner(s) soon!

See ya'll soon.

Posters arrived from the printer for our December gig. Look for them around town in the coming weeks.

Should've made it an ugly christmas SWEATERLOAF show. ;)

Just wanted to take a moment to reflect about everything and everyone that gives us the ability to celebrate how and what we choose.

And for that, I am eternally grateful.

Happy Thanksgiving . . . Ya'll!!

Droste is fun

Paul going to town!

Here's TexxX, Graham, and I out front of Granada accosting BHS fans:

We just got confirmation about a gig at the Lounge on Elm Street in Deep Ellum.

Here is the details we have as of now:

• DATE: Saturday, December 19, 2009, 9pm
• SPOT: Lounge on Elm Street
  2810 Elm Street
  Dallas, TX 75226 (Deep Ellum)
• COST: $TBD
• INFO: We're trying to locate some other bands to play with us! Interested?

We're hoping to see a gaggle of folks we handed out those flyers to in front of the Granada/Stubb's.

See ya'll soon . . .

We were out at the Granada Theater last night in garb passing out flyers letting people know about us . . . targeting our demo! I had A LOT of fun & met a ton of cool people, some who has already heard about us (which surprised us).

We'll be doing the same in Austin tonight.

Tonight will be fun on many levels! Surfers . . . Surfers in Austin . . . Surfers in Austin on Halloween . . . Surfers in Austin on Halloween on . . .

If you got one of our handbills, leave a note! Send us an email.

We just confirmed a gig in Deep Ellum on Sept 12th. Be sure to come see us as it is FREE and we're playing by ourselves and for as long as we want. Expect about an hour and a half show!

Stop in and say hi!

September 12th, July Alley in Deep Ellum.

Other bands announced soon.