post benefit concert

that's right, the concert has finally come and gone. we raised just shy of $3500 for the Invisible Children movement, a little less than our goal but enough to feel good about anyway.
the bands appeared to really enjoy themselves and i was thoroughly entertained by their music all night. Hundred Year Storm was first to go and they have an amazing blend of lo-fi multimedia playing in the background of their set, stock footage that helped bring some visual meaning to the songs. it was really cool and quite different. i'd only seen one other band do something like that (Bernard) and that was really impressive as well.
Sleeping At Last closed out the night in classic fashion, with their anthemic heartfelt pop striking a chord in most who stuck around to partake. you already know i'm a big fan so of course i'm a little biased but these guys were seriously amazing. i look forward to much more from them as they continue to tour and write... just a very grounded bunch of guys, a real pleasure to have the association.
i've also recently taken on management responsibilities of my friends', 256. the administrative efforts for the benefit concert brought back several memories (and of course frustration but apparently not enough to fold) of dealing with the industry. i feel very strongly that my friends should have their opportunity to appeal to a much larger audience and i'm choosing to do whatever i can to make sure their time comes.
please navigate to http://www.twofivesixmusic.com to keep up on the latest. i'll be updating and re-vamping things a bit to make it more relevant but there's enough there to give you a good idea of the "going on's."
in the midst of this small hiatus i was able to take in my good buddy DC's wedding. KW and i DJ'd the evening, to what turned out to be a very decent size crowd. to see DC and his new beautiful bride Em so happy was priceless. i was of course not absent of some jealousy but i suppose that's to be expected, and it certainly wasn't enough to prevent me from being extremely proud and excited for the newlyweds.
lastly, one of my favorite bands is finally coming to town again - blue october. i'll be seeing them for the seventh time on next monday night, something i've been waiting on for what seems far too long. 256 is actually going to play in the foyeur of the venue immediately following the show, which could lead to a lot of great exposure. it also has the potential to not be much of anything if people just walk on by, however it's a good risk to take.
the guys will be a little more busy now that we've sat down and mapped out the next 90-120 days of direction. a big show around the holidays has so far been the highlight, where 256 will be opening for the Verve Pipe, local veterans that only play out once a year to their hometown crowd. that should definitely be a sold out, memorable experience.

work is work, nothing more to say there... i'm travelling much more yet i'm still held to the same standard as if i was there the entire time. i'll refrain from further comment.

BJ continues to be my life. that should about sum it up.

good tidings to all, stay safe and warm.