Tall Firs meet Soft Location – Ecstatic Peace – Katherine Leisen, Kathy Leisen, Matt Kantor, Ryan Sawyer, Dave Mies, Aaron Mullan
In an unprecedented turn of events Bassist/admin for Glass Rock has been challenged in a bass off buy none other than Henry “Hank” Rollins. Members of Glass Rock had this to say, “No comment”, and, “Looking forward to new safe words“.
No matter what happens the “administrator” will remain the same.
It feels a little odd to post a private family photo from someone but that’s what Guru’s brother did in this really heartfelt goodbye. Boston.com Love is strong.
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In an attempt to garner attention from Tubes “Aaron’s” ghost, Glass Rock’s Dave has died his hair blonde. Dave claims he died his locks just to see what it felt like. Slow Mitts, this reasoning has gotten all of us into past trouble- please be careful!! (we can’t afford to lose another one of our three guitar players)
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Dendochronologists are going crazy in an attempt to figure out What Album Cover Came First? (see 4/23). The Politically Neutral Society of Dendochronlogy was chosen for this task so folks please place your partisan hackles in a bucket.
In the meantime, feel free to guess whose Wikipedia entry this is:
Themes in _________ lyrics include relationships, moving, horses, teenagers, bodies of water, and more recently, politics.___ generally dispassionate delivery of lyrics and dark irony often obfuscate complex emotional and lyrical twists and turns. Critics have generally characterized __ music as depressing and intensely introverted, with one critic describing it as “a peep-show view into an insular world of alienation”. [1] Despite this there is also a broad swathe of joy throughout _____work and more attentive critics have picked up on ___ tendency to black humour, a tendency often confused with a depressed mental state or a genuine obsession with the morbid, a confusion no doubt caused by__ deadpan vocals.
Have a funk weekend our friends. ICE Funk
Tubes or Trips? (Touch Me, I'm Sick)
Glass Rocker Alex Holden -no, this Alex Holden- sent some cool materials for Glass Rock usage. The above link connects to some bad ass solar imagery, and rather than discuss Tubes’ obvious effects on the stars and love for Copernicus and Galileo and other boring people, click on that for some sweet new images. These might accompany a fantastic and sincere GURU mix from Mister Cee that Alex also sent along. One of [Matt's] favorite memories from ATP this year is Rynnn and [him] heading back to ye ole chalet together to ‘rap’ along to “You Know My Steez” after realzing we both loved it.
Mister Cee’s Guru Mix Live from Hot 97 Thanks Alex. Also, Glass Rock has new music. Prepare yourself.
Images of Tubes from soundguy Valhalla (mixing boards and indoor palm trees? who knew?) only fuel the persistent rumors of his demise…
Is he wearing headphones?
“He was as despondent as ever,” says Tubes Sr. “But that’s a classic pose right there. The Heisman Trophy dance of our rock and roll adled child.” After this weekend’s shock publication of the late Tubes’ AP photo near an Icelandic volcano, reported sightings of Tubes’ ghost as well as an alive-and-well Tubes are lighting up our switchboard and photographic evidence fills our mailbox. The above photo comes from Tubes Mullan’s own family, who believes the ghostly image in the foreground is their son vomiting in the family rec room after a night of heavy drinking in the garage. “We don’t know whether to grieve or buy carpet spray,” says Tubes’ father. Frankly, Glass Rock doesn’t care what you do. Studies show that oxytocin -the cuddling chemical- may release in people when they play music together, increasing bonding and trust. “I’m so loaded on oxytocin that Tubes ‘Aaron’ is receding into memory,” says guitarist Dave Mies. “I don’t really care about his ultimate fate. I know that I’d let the rest of Glass Rock babysit my non-existent child anytime though. In fact I’m gonna make one right now so they can.” All tips will remain anonymous.
Literally at the very moment the ‘remaining’ members of Glass Rock were dropping the hammer on Detroit, an eerie and suspicious image of the seemingly departed Tubes ‘Aaron’ Mullan dated 4/12/10 standing at the edge of an Icelandic volcano has turned up on the AP wire:
Undocumented reports of Tubes tearing it up at Barcelona hotspots are flooding the web…LSD futures are through the roof on the NYSE…Glass Rock Mideast peace plan to be unveiled next week…
With much of the music world-check out the end Times -doomed to aiports both cute and frightening, Glass Rock’s critics have to eat it as the once-decried-as-excess Glass Rock houseboat has justified itself. The band safely made it to Detroit last night though Kraken devoured Tubes “Aaron’s” ultimate wherabouts remain unknown, save perhaps for this murky photograph submitted by unknown sources to Glass Rock Life. Well, good luck myopic music world. We will file share while you go through security again. Glass Rock and Dave’s birthday tonight at MOCAD, hope to see you!
At least two people talk about the stormy weather.
People in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Indiana, Michigan and Iowa also reported bright lights . . . erroneously reported as caused by a meteor shower and weak?
Kuriosity finally killed this kat
Breaking News Alert: En route to Michigan, Science and Psychology columnist Tubes “Aaron” Mullan has been eaten by the Kraken. Aaron is [was] also the good one between him and Dave Mies of Glass Rock and Tall Firs at guitar. Though Glass Rock regrets his passing the bass player was heard to rejoice: “Finally some space to play busier.” The drummer was heard to say: “Yes, but how is my boat?” Dave: “I am the good one now.” Kathy: “Nice song material.” F*ck these incompassionates. If any less delectable guitar player is out there in Detroit, please contact us immediately!
Tubes "Aaron" spends happier times with his kamera
Glass Rock have set off in Rynnn Sawyer’s lavish houseboat cruisin the Hudson and heading soon into Canada then back down to our final destination, the Rogue River in Detroit Rock City. The boat will probably then get dragged along I-94. Why care about this nonsense? You shouldn’t because people are hungry out there. But we humbly ask that you pray to the Sea Gods for our safe passage. Thank you.
This will be the last time we have internet access as we enter the lovely hinterlands of water-land so here’s a huge sign-off for a lovely weekend from Carla Thomas. Respectfully click on the lady and even if you’re stuck in Queens (exciting!) or Brooklyn (boring!), still feel the magic. Glass Rock sure to be a gusher this Saturday at MOCAD.
Hot off the heels of spewing obscenties recording their second album this past weekend, Glass Rock travels to Detroit, MI this coming April 17th for a slammin gig with Xiu Xiu at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (valet parking). Hope to see you. As a primer, we spoke to GnR guitarist Dave Mies indeed about Michigan, one of the great states in the Union and the homeland of many figures of both controversy (Dr. Jack Kevorkian) and celebration (Grand Funk Railroad). Let’s see what Slowhand had to say, honorarily called Slow-Mitten for this Great Lakes related expose.
Mitten in Action
1) Who is your favorite person from Michigan?
Sorry, I know you want me to pick one, but it’s a photo finish. Smokey Robinson and Awesome Allison (of Awesome Color) came in neck and neck.
2) Why them?
Smokey, what can I say? Man writes a killer love song over and over again without fail, then he sweet talks it right into your bones.
If I was trapped on a desert Island with a lady and could only hear ten songs, they’d all be his. If I was alone, I’d want the same, just to remind me why life used to be worth living.
3) What is your favorite Michigan affiliated music moment and why?
Tall Firs opening for Awesome Color; we actually cleared the room. The only one left standing was Awesome Derek’s father, so I asked him… “who farted?”
After the show D’s dad was super complementary about my playing, mostly cause I cranked the reverb through the fuckin’ roof. He digs the super soaked riffage too and he told me on the sly what a disappointment Derek’s dry tone has been all these years.
Well, thanks Dave and good luck in Detroit makin that thang sing! Derek, don’t worry all-particularly-once-boys have disappointed our dads at some point or another. Glass Rock Life will be sponsoring a men’s support group immediately after the show on Saturday featuring beers, tears, and terror (the actual things not a local band). Please RSVP at glassrocklife@gmail.com and prepare to put five on it. Thanks everyone!
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