So Hacienda is writing the next record. Almost done. Coming up next will be a record that is sounding bigger and better than ever. I'm exited about it, and thats wierd for me.
Anyway, I've been pumped about music and been using a bunch of fuzz again. Jaime fixed my Texas fuzz and it actually is sounding good. I don't know anything about these fuzzes, other than that it was the first one i ever had. The pedal thats in heavy rotation is that dark peppermint fuzz. I don't really like it live, and it never gets used live, but it sounds great on record. I'm telling you, heavy rotation. Anyway, while we were in L.A. last month, we did a gig at the Troubador. This film maker named Grant James did a bang up job on a live version of Mama's Cookin. Fun show, great tour, this is making go crazy since we dont play until March. Well, back to work. Happy MLK friends.
Anyway, I've been pumped about music and been using a bunch of fuzz again. Jaime fixed my Texas fuzz and it actually is sounding good. I don't know anything about these fuzzes, other than that it was the first one i ever had. The pedal thats in heavy rotation is that dark peppermint fuzz. I don't really like it live, and it never gets used live, but it sounds great on record. I'm telling you, heavy rotation. Anyway, while we were in L.A. last month, we did a gig at the Troubador. This film maker named Grant James did a bang up job on a live version of Mama's Cookin. Fun show, great tour, this is making go crazy since we dont play until March. Well, back to work. Happy MLK friends.
Super-stoked about the next album! Also can't wait to see you fellas w/the Greenhornes in Chicago in a couple months. I had no idea Jaime was handy with a soldering iron - what a guy. Really feelin' that video too! You guys fuckin' ripped it. When did Rene get that bass? I must be slacking in the fandom dept cuz I had no idea. Dig that neck pickup man. She's a beauty (the bass, not Rene, he USED to be a beauty but now he just looks like the road kicked the shit out of him haha)
ReplyDeletePS- GoDaddy wants his money. Haha, no seriously haciendaonline.net is down and it says you guys didn't pay your bill, basically. No big deal, just thought you should know.
ReplyDeletethanks jason. I'll make sure someone is fired over this.
ReplyDeleteDid I just hear Shake Ya on a Vicks DayQuil commercial? I think I did!
ReplyDeletenice fuzz collection there! I'm still really diggin on the treble/rangemaster boost pedal I have, sends my sound to the moon. The only gripe I have is that I wish I could have that sound at "home" levels, but that isn't what these things were meant for!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you guys hitting the road again with The Greenhornes! I would have been over the moon to see a stop in Omaha, NE or Lawrence, KS...but hopefully one will come in due time! If I could, I would definitely get back out to Chicago to catch that show there, but I have to watch my remaining PTO days at work, boo!
Can't wait for the new album AND to see you guys with The Greenhornes. Yay! :)
ReplyDeleteDante,
ReplyDeleteSo excited to hear there is a new record in the works. The word on Hacienda is spreading like wildfire here in Seattle. Seriously. Many, many people are getting turned on. Keep up the hard work. I was bummed I didn't get to talk to you at the Crocodile in December, that was such a great show. Your music has gotten me through so many tough days.
Peace and Love.
Dante hit me up. was hoping you might hit Vegas for black keys.702.510.9625
ReplyDeleteNice to see the beard is back in "heavy rotation" as well.
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