Another one bites the dust

Clean Hands is on an indefinite hiatus. Expected? Maybe. Sucks? A lot. It started with a meeting that was supposed to go on, but due to some heavy snow we cancelled. We sent out our goals for 2011 for ourselves AND the band. Nick and Jason had some differences that resulted in a major fight, some harsh words said and finally, Jason left. He was an awesome bassist, but the negativity got the best of him. Nick and I, however will move on. We've dealt with this nonsense before. It just sucks because we had potential, which was quickly halted. The good news, is that a 2nd guitarist is very interested in us, even if we're taking a little break. I'm going to learn the ropes of being a father, and Nick is going to keep working on music.

We'll meet again sometime, and I can't wait.

First show of the new year

Saturday, Jan 8th, we played our first show of the new year at Linneman's with Testa Rosa and Ian Link Sings. It was indeed, a successful evening despite not giving any EPs away. Again. We all played pretty well and left real happy with how the things went. Good crowd. Also my bro in law came too and saw us for the first time. Upon sitting on the drum throne ready to start, I even got a little nervous. Not sure why. Maybe it was excitement. I don't know.

I also got to try out my new 16 inch Sabian Hand Hammered Thin Crash cymbal. I was a little skeptical at first since it's got a vintage dark sound. Still, it's rad and sounded great.

Not sure what the future looks like for Clean Hands, but I hope we can make things work.