I know everyone was on the edge of their seats for the newest edition of Breaker’s Point. I am sorry that it did not come out yesterday or even earlier today. I have been busy, but here I am now and I hope everyone that celebrates had a very happy Easter. My family visited me here in London this weekend. They got here on Thursday and just left today. It was so fun showing them around the city, the places I have been going and the sites that I have been seeing. It was one of our best ever family vacations. We were all happy to be all together in a city as awesome as London. It really was a vacation for me too, as I did not have school, I slept well in my own room (sorry Ben), and ate nice meals. Speaking of that Ben kid, it was fun meeting the Dietzes too. I had heard a lot about those folks. All in all, a grade-A weekend. Today it was back to the grind at my internship.
In other news, I was so excited to see videos from Bloomfest at the Wescott Theater back in Syracuse. It was a huge show highlighting Syracuse bands. Studio 89 and Lauren Juzang killed it as usual, and I was delighted to see the newest Cuse band, Froggies play. I am excited to see them in person, but seeing videos on Instagram was enough for me to steal or I guess “borrow” their guitarist, Maria. Mnemonic Advice is going to look a little different next semester. Maria is going to replace James who will be in LA. My Bandier grandlittle (I guess that would be the word) Gloria is replacing the graduating Anish on bass. Nick of course reprises his role as the super drummer, and his buddy Dan I hope will be able to add some keyboards. I have not asked Dan yet, I will after I write this. I am excited to have a five-piece band to showcase a whole bunch of new songs I have written and elevate the older songs. I am so excited about this band. It is different. We already have a gig on 9/8 at Funk ‘N Waffles. Save the date.
Grateful Eight
* I have already said this one I think, but just to reiterate: family. It feels great being with my family after having been apart for a while. I just missed Hanky though :(
* Being my mom’s “daughter” sometimes. Yikes. But, I get cool new clothes out of it, which is cool. Right?
* A good Iced Coffee. Man, I need it. They do iced Americanos here which is the closest thing, but that is cold water and espresso over ice. The first few sips are great, but it gets all watered down. Diminishing returns, man.
* That some dreams are just dreams. I had a really weird one last night and I woke up so relieved that it was not real. I do not want to talk about it.
* Beds with wider dimensions. I like to sprawl out a little when I sleep and my bed in my flat is not as conducive to that. The cot in my family’s air BnB was though, so I slept nicely.
* Sometimes I complain about minutia; like minutia of minutia. It is the Larry David in me I guess and I think sometimes it is funny, but I am grateful I do not have to complain about things that are not totally ridiculous and small.
* Jack White has been releasing all of his live gigs on this tour on Nugs to listen to with the subscription. I have listened to a couple and he is on fire. Also, I love his new album.
* I have a couple more weeks here. I do not want to leave yet. I will view this as a positive.
This Week’s Rare Mnemonic Advice/Josh Carus Recording: You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go (Bob Dylan)
This is a song off of one of my favorite Bob Dylan albums, Blood on the Tracks. I love the lyrics to this one and the charismatic nature in which he delivers them. I tried to match him with the same charisma and whisperiness in my cover, but make it a bit my own. However, sometimes it is hard not to sound like Bob Dylan when covering many Bob Dylan songs. I think that it is probably his genius that makes this the case. I have so much good stuff in store as far as new songs and demos; a good chunk I have shared with you, but I do not want to give you all of them at once. I would rather spread it out. Take this cover as consolation. I hope you enjoy it.
Also, listen to my music people:
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