Last evening I saw a "Scary movie" with a large group of people, the only way such films should be viewed in my opinion. This is not because these films, or this one in particular, are so scary they shouldn't be viewed alone, this is just to say that they're a lot more fun to watch when there are 7 or 8 people sitting with their knees up, clinging to their cupholder, waiting for the next in...
Here's John Roderick, the singer/songwriter of The Long Winters performing his song "Hindsight" off of 2006's Putting The Days To Bed. I listened to the first half of the album this afternoon at the gym, and I must say that it's one of my favorite albums to come out in a long time. Still.The third installment of the "One Shot at The Croc" series filmed during the construction of The Crocodile...
I went to see The Long Winters last night with my friend, Jaye. Now, it was at my favorite venue, The Showbox, in Seattle and I think I might like the Wiggles if they performed there, but it was terrific. John Roderick and the band seemed to be so very happy to be there; they constantly had huge smiles, interacted with the crowd, and played an extended set. The audience was filled with fans an...
*Update*: Worthsparrows has won, congratulations!Yes, that's right, it's time for contest numero dos, and what do we have for you this time, well i have the brand spanking new *Long Winters Album "Putting The Days To Bed"*! Not only that but *Long Winters posters*, and yes, even the ultra cool *Long Winters penguin stickers* (trust me, once you have them you can't live without them, that's why...
Before you call me a blasphemer, check these guys out live and watch them blast their way through a two hour set filled with some seriously catchy and literate power popping rock.Sure, they were drinking bottles of water instead of beer after beer, but John Roderick was definitely channeling his inner Bob. The stage banter was obscenely witty and quick. The guy has a career as a stand up comedi...
One day back in 1999, John Roderick decided to travel from Amsterdam to Istanbul. By foot. He set out on May 4th, supplied with some extra clothes and an atlas, and began his 50 kilometer a day trek, hiking across the mountains and valleys of ten different countries, and arrived on Sept 21st of that year, five months after his departure, at his final destination. I find this pretty impressiv...
The Long Winters are a great band on Barsuk Records, and they have recently made five tracks available as free downloads on their site. Their recently released album, "Putting the Days to Bed", is quickly becoming one of my favorites of 2006. There is even a handy zip file containing all five tracks for all you lazy MOGgers out there (I know who you are)!Get them while they're hot!
13th of February 2007-Decided it was time to at least write a little something about this gig.First time to this venue, its small. Very Small. Stage was pretty much none existent...and pushed into the corner. The four members of the Long Winters were crammed on to the stage. Plus the cider pump wasn't working so I couldn't get my cider 'N' black. A nice venue for a smaller bands but so unfitti...
If you don't have satellite radio or the free time to sniff through the web, it's extremely easy to forget what really good music sounds like. In most cities terrestrial radio is a god-awful mess of absurdly limited playlists oozing with the latest dreck and mold-ridden classics. Philly is hands down the worst (except for the venerable WXPN), unless you love Ozzy or need to be welcomed to the j...
Well, MOG's "Recently Played" list may be ignoring the fact that I've played this record straight thru twice, but how can it ignore a disc this good? A lot of records need time to sink in before I take to them, but this one's reeling me in with a barbed hook through my cheek from the get go. I loved their last record When I Pretend to Fall, though I recall having reservations upon hearing one ...
In 2007 The Long Winters, after a 3 months on the road in the U.S. and abroad, returned home to their native Seattle for the final show of the tour. On hand was the crew of Dorsia Films to record the show as part of an ongoing documentary about the band. The footage and recording of the show wound up so well done, they decided to release it as a prelude to the upcoming Through With Love ...
I had to copy this from teh Forum. It was too funny to remain unknown outside the board."We arrived in Liechtenstein shortly after the Swiss invasion. The streets were calm and quiet. No troops were visible, despite the paramilitary incursion, and order was maintained. The proud and noble Liechtensteinians repelled the invaders with their sophisticat...
Had I realized it, I might have avoided Spy School all together. I mean I could have gotten a degree from DeVry or American Intercontinental University in less time. I could have had a bright future as an Orderly, majored in Gun Repair, or been a Legal Secretary. But no, I took one of those Assessment Tests in high school and it recommend a career in International Espionage, or Floral Arr...
Hey everybody, it's been a pretty boring week for me. I'm just sitting around waiting for Thanksgiving..I've gone to the mall 3 times this week - that just shows how bored I've been. But while I was there, I went to the EB Games and played this game called Guitar Hero. It's super sweet. The controller is a guitar! I sucked at first, but got better as I played for about an hour. :) Best song - ...
