30 5 / 2012
when i was on our last tour, i had some zines from some Dark Arts homies over at alovetoken.com. and now that i’m done sorting everything out, i found that i still have one pack (spring 2012 zine, sticker pack, 4x6 print, patch & pin), so i’m gonna give it away. and to sweeten the deal, i’m going to throw in three of my own prints (Freedom, Is It Really So Strange, and Through Being Cool, all available on adamxvass.bigcartel.com).
all you have to do to be entered is reblog this. also, i have to be able to message you once the winner is picked randomly so i can get your mailing address. winner will be randomly chosen during the afternoon of thursday, may 31. get to it.
I’m really not usually interested in art, but I love Adam Vass’ work.
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04 4 / 2012
This is why I can’t wait for Stay Sweet this year. Never before had I been a part of an environment that was so positive and never before had I seen everybody make sure that everybody else was having the best time possible.
Watching your favorite bands with your best and/or newest friends is something that will stick with you for life.
And this is why I’m coming all the way from the UK again. The best/nicest show I’ve ever been to.
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25 1 / 2012
Waiting to take off at Newark International. This Is Spinal Tap as the in flight movie. UK bound!
Yeeeeeeea. So excited. HURRY UP TUESDAAAAAY.
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25 1 / 2012
One of my favorite tour memories from 2011 was when I got to sing for Alexander, a 7-year old autistic boy, whose favorite songs are “The Sun” by Tigers Jaw (#PApride) and “Spring Song” by me. My friend Adam works after school with students like Alexander and when he’s not in school himself or working with special needs kids, he’s putting on DIY shows and playing in his hardcore band. It’s difficult to not be inspired on tour because of the amazing people that make up this music community. I can’t tell you how special it was to be invited to participate in the awesome work that a guy like Adam is doing (just hours before the awesome house show he put on for me that night in Reno.) This is just one person out of many in this global arts community making a huge impact. It leads me to wonder what amazing things all of you (reading this) are working on.
I’m beginning the year optimistic and hopeful for what’s to come. Music is where we connect. It’s exciting to know that we’ll be able to continue the conversation. Please reach out to me if you’d be interested in hosting a DIY house or alternative space show in February through April for the taping of Spring Song Vol. 2, which will be coming out on Run For Cover Records later this year. E-mail me at colormake@gmail.com.
Keep working hard, fighting the good fight, singin’ out. We are many, friends. Peace to you.
Love,
KOJIthis is cooler than anything.
This definitely made me tear up.
KOJI LOVE
This is so lovely.
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22 1 / 2012
London! We’re playing a special late-night plugged-in gig (plus a short acoustic session) after our Roundhouse show with Brand New on Saturday Feb 11 at The Macbeth. Capacity is very limited so be sure to get your tickets in advance if you want to come hang with us.
So stoked on this. Gonna be so rad.
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19 1 / 2012
MAN OVERBOARD / THE STORY SO FAR / SAVE YOUR BREATH
Jan. 25 – Leeds @ Cockpit
Jan. 26 – Manchester @ Star And Garter (SOLD OUT)
Jan. 27 – Middlesbrough @ Sumo
Jan. 28 – Glasgow @ Classic Grand
Jan. 29 – Nottingham @ Red Room (SOLD OUT)
Jan. 30 – Birmingham @ The End
Jan. 31 – London @ Old Blue Last (almost sold out)
Feb. 01 – Bristol @ The Croft
Feb. 02 – Tunbridge Wells @ Forum
Feb. 03 – Brighton @ The Hydrant
Feb. 04 – Kingston @ Fighting Cocks (SOLD OUT)
Feb. 05 – Liverpool @ The Shipping Forecast
Feb. 06 – Dublin, IR @ Whelan’s UpstairsREBLOG
A) if you’re coming
B) if you wish you were comingLondon, Tunbridge Wells, Brighton and Kingston. YES.
Snap! Wish it was more though.
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