The Presets and I did Webster Hall last night, in New York City. If you don’t know the venue, it’s big. It has a capacity of around 1,500 people, but the live room is on the 3rd floor, so the building it’s in is even much bigger than you might imagine. It’s really pretty big.
So, check this out. Last night, the police received a noise complaint during our set. I was mixing at the time.
THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IN THE HISTORY OF THE VENUE THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED.
It was for the amount of bass.
:-D
I’m writing from my parents’ kitchen in Burlington, Vermont, looking out over a beautifully crisp fall morning on Lake Champlain. This first leg of touring with The Presets is over! Some observations on The Presets:
– Kim and Jules are two of the nicest, hardest-working, most well-grounded, politest, and most personable guys I’ve had the pleasure to meet.
– Their live show kicks ASS!
We go back out as main US and Canada support for The Rapture, starting 25 OCT. I’m taking the time until then off, to relax with my family and my favorite singer/songwriter.
Hi! I’m back.
Burning Man was amazing. I got there a little uncentered, and so felt the need to put myself through a sort of spiritual boot camp. I did two to five hours of yoga and meditation a day for the entire week – problem solved! The art was amazing, per usual, but the highlight was definitely having the chance to take time to focus on myself. I needed it. And now I’m back, optimized, and hitting the ground sprinting!
I’m writing this from Montreal, where I’m starting my next tour with The Presets. My itinerary is here – I hope some of you can make it out and say hi!
I’m in Reno, at a little breakfast place called Deux Grand Nez. In two hours from this post, I’ll be off the grid for the next week! Send good thoughts my way, and take care of Shannon, and I’ll see you on the other side :-)
My friend Aaron Axelsen celebrated the 10th anniversary last night of Popscene. The special musical guest was … The Killers! Seeing a band of that caliber in a 400-person club was pretty great. The energy was amazing!
Popsceene is a hell of a fun time. Congratulations, Aaron!