:: SR-71's Tour Diary ::

:: Tuesday, October 04, 2005 ::

HEY!!!
I'm sorry it's been a while since I have posted... Some guy came up to me on Saturday at the Fells Point Festival here in Baltimore and asked what was going on and reminded me that I haven't even posted anything on the Tour Diary page in a while... So, here it goes. We have been writing and recording a lot over the past 8 months. I produced an E.P. for a band from Baltimore called Victory Twin. Also, I have been traveling quite a bit. In the spring I flew to L.A. to cut a song for SR-71/Mitch Allan. Then I went to San Diego, Cabo San Lucas MEXICO and the Dominican Republic. Then Charleston, SC; Nags Head, NC, Athens and Xios GREECE. In addition to that, I started recording in our basement studio a record for a side project I am calling Forty Acres. So, I have been busy just not on this blog/diary. Recently we have booked a show coming up on Thanksgiving Eve 11/23/2005 at The Recher Theatre in Towson(Baltimore), MD. So I hope you all will come out and help us have a good time!

Until then please check out Mitch's MySpace page for his blogs, music and updates as well as my side project, Forty Acres page.
www.myspace.com/mitchallan
www.myspace.com/fortyacres

Take care,
john

:: john 8:56 AM [+] ::
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LA to DR!!!
HOLA!!! I was in L.A. last Mon. thru Thrs recording drums for Jparis then jumped on a flight back to B-more only to pack to be on my way to the Dominican Republic! Our friends at 98 Rock have been a blast! The comedians and airstaff blew it out on Sunday - lots of alcohol and flashing. Total shenanigans(sp?).... This place is beautiful --- lots of sun - I'm lobsterized... See ya back in B-more.

john

:: john 3:11 AM [+] ::
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YO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wrapped up production on the Victory Twin 5-song EP.... It sounds amazing!!! Those guys did a nice job playing I had a great time producing Steve Wright had a great time mixing 3 of the songs (I HOPE) and now they are in the WHFS BIG Break contest! We also hope to have a couple more of the songs mixed ASAP so maybe next week it will be complete. So, YOU reading this GET OUT TO THE RECHER THEATRE in Towson MD on Fri Apr. 8th and support ma boiz!

John

:: john 9:17 AM [+] ::
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WHOA,
It's been a long time since I have written.... Hmmmmm. Lot's of stuff has happened since then. Let's see we have been writing songs for the Mitch Allan CD and trying to decide if we should release "Here We Go Again" in the states. We have some live cuts mixed that we would maybe add to the US release of "HWGA" but like I said a release is not imminent. As for the songs for the Mitch Allan CD, Mitch and I have been working with Ben Moody in LA and actually worked with Desmond Child on a tune.... The stuff is turning out great and we are very excited to let everyone hear it. Both of us have been producing other bands when we have the time... Mitch is working with a New England band called Monty's Fan Club and I am currently producing local boys Victory Twin. Also, Mikey Ruocco is rockin his ass off... He's been playing lots of shows and has some serious label interest.
All of this means we will post no live shows in the immediate future - But please hold tight... We will be out there playing eventually.

john

:: john 12:09 PM [+] ::
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Hola!
GET YOUR TICKETS for New Year's Eve!!! They are going quick and they are cheaper in advance than DOS! I mean, you get Food, Champagne and a Show for 22 Bucks (as opposed to $100 at other events that night in Baltimore!) Anyway, Merry Xmas, Happy Kwanza and Hannukka and all that jazz... I hope your Holidays are great! I am really looking forward to January cuz I may be headed back out west to record some more tunes with Ben Moody producing. We are keeping our fingers crossed! The band has been recording with Ben Moody (Evanescence) producing. Hopefully, we can spread some good news SOON!

Well - See Ya New Year's,
john

:: john 1:04 PM [+] ::
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Greetings from Okinawa!!!!
It's already Friday (although in the states it's still Thurs) and the island is warm and beautiful. We logged a lot of miles yesterday/ last night. I'm still trying to understand the time difference and the fact that I am a day ahead of everyone back home. I'm so confused... But I do know we play tomorrow and Sun. and we hopefully get out before the Typhoon hits next week.

Also, I hear that we will reschedule the Poughkeepsie, NY show for dec 11th for all you who missed us last Friday. Sorry we couldn't make it. But those who made the Long Island show we want to thank you... It was a good time for everyone and to top the night off... The Ravens beat the Deadskins!!!!! Sorry - I'm a Baltimoron!

see ya,
john

:: john 8:54 PM [+] ::
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Another SOLD-OUT Recher Theatre Show!

Apparently tickets were gone the morning of the show! Unbelievable! That is like the 6th consecutive SELL-OUT of that room... Thanks to all the radio support and the cool musicians that shared the stage with us that night. eleven 54 were AWESOME and Jon Hampson was stellar as always and All Time Low is a band to watch out for... I got their e.p. and I have to say it is one of the most impressive releases I have ever received from such a young band. I hope to have all these guys play with us again down the road. Well, gotta go NY this weekend and then overseas...

later,

john

:: john 1:07 PM [+] ::
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