Portland Utilities screwing the public?
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Dildo epidemic hits Portland power lines
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Tony Housh of “Seasons After” interview!
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Welcome to Kick Acts. Tell us a little about yourself and were you can be found online.
Hi. My name is Tony Housh and I am the vocalist for the band Seasons After. You can find us at
www.facebook.com/seasonsafternation
www.instagram.com/seasonsafter
Who are your musical heroes and influences? Why?
I have a few heroes. One of them would be Corey Taylor. I have followed Corey since the first time that I had heard Slipknot. I was blown away at the the way this crazy dude in a mask could scream. I use to listen to Slipknot and think how is it humanly possible for a person to make that kind of brutality happen with their voice. I would study it trying to find his tricks. I would even seek out live performances in order to hear his true voice without all the production. He was just killer to me, but where he became one of my musical heroes was when I heard “Bother” on the radio by Stone Sour. Once I heard that dude sing I was completely floored. He became one of my heroes! Another one of my heroes that actually popped up on my radar around the same time was Chris Volz of Flaw. Volz was the dude that made me realize I could sing and scream and make it badass! I spent a lot of time listening to his choruses. I just loved how big they could get and the intensity that would follow in the throw downs. I actually modeled a lot of my music that I wrote at that time very specific to a Volz type style. So you can imagine how exciting it was for me 14 years later to find myself touring with Flaw. Another reason Volz is one of my heroes is because he’s actually a cool dude. Its always nice to put someone on a pedestal and leave them there for all the right reasons.
Do you have any advice for someone just getting started in the music business?
If I had any advice to give to anyone getting started in the music business it would be this. Don’t limit yourself to just one thing. Learn more than just your instrument. Learn the production side of things early. In the future you can save yourself thousands in production costs. Not to mention that you can make a living while your not out on the road while tracking for other acts. Learn the business. Its a tricky business and you need to be prepared for that. The more you educate yourself on the inner workings the better the chance you may not get screwed! And never give up. If you truly are a hardcore put your nose to the pavement musician then you will see your share of ups and downs. Be prepared to fail. Its going to happen. The important thing is to know from the beginning is that you are dedicated and this is what you do. Never quit. No matter the obstacle and there are many.
What piece of advice did you ignore that you wish you hadn’t?
Stop making that face or its gonna stay that way.
Do you have a greatest gig story or worst gig horror story you’d like to share?
Sure. I would say the most humiliating gig that I ever played was my very first. I was 17 years old and I had been searching for my first band to attempt to sing for. I grew up in a small town in Texas. Population around 3500 or so. So you can imagine that there weren’t to many rock bands around. In fact there was only one that I was aware of. So one day these band dudes come into Dairy Queen where I worked. As soon as I realized it was the band guys I quickly removed my apron so that I could personally deliver their food to them once I had prepared their burgers. So I gave them my number. Well they called me like one week later and suddenly needed a singer. Not only did they need a singer but they needed me ready in a week! A week! One week to learn 4 hours of cover tunes. Well I was so enthusiastic and excited they had called that I decided that I had better take the gig. I may not get another chance! So one week later I went and played my very first gig at place called Bostocks in Stephenville Tx. It was a nightmare. I was reading lyrics off of sheets. I was a mess! I had no idea how to even be a frontman much less sing songs that I didn’t completely know. At one point the bass player actually apologized and explained that I was new. We didn’t even finish the night. They fired us in mid set and made us load out right there in front of everyone. It was humiliating as hell. But I didn’t lose my spirit. It actually made me very anal about live performances and it made me a much more serious musician. My band was fired by the club my very first time singing for a rock band and I wouldn’t change a thing about it.
Do you have any other hobbies other than playing music? Collect stamps? Collect hats from off the side of the road? Draw pictures of peckers or boobs? Make sock puppets? Sit in the dark and eat Cheetos?
I really don’t have any hobbys. I guess that makes me weird in some peoples eyes, but why do I need a hobby when I already live a dream? Hobbies are an escape to something you enjoy from your everyday life. Right? Right! Well I love what I do. It involves loud stuff, bright lights, computers, creativity, travel, people, and just a ton of fun in general. No escape needed or desired…yet.
What do you think about the current music scene or lack of? Care to address that?
Well I will say that I miss the days of when rock ruled the world! When rockstars had jets with their names on them and it was totally cool to trash a hotel room. That all seems to be gone with the exception of the few exceptions. It seems that pop hip hop and country have ran off with it all these days. Ive heard people say that rock/metal just kind of lost its thing with the masses but to be honest I think the masses got lost in the world of overproduced pop stars rap stars and drug store cowboys. Not that I dislike these genres but Its a shame that more people won’t go out to a rock show that comes into town for 10 bucks, but they will on the other hand fork out the big bucks for Taylor Swift (nothing against Swift). Its like people enjoy feeding the corporate bs machine (i.e. large record companies). So yes. Its a shame that we have allowed money to dictate art and what art is made readily available. Hopefully people will come to realize that there are some really great rock bands out there that are dying to entertain them. And maybe, just maybe they’ll start choosing to hit up a rock show on the weekend and skip out on the $200.00 Saturday night kum ba yah brainwashing session at the local civic center. Lets get them horns up and support those bands that you enjoy so much. They need you!
Do you think reality shows like American Idol, X factor and The Voice have helped or hurt the music industry as a whole?
I personally am not a fan of these types of shows. Just another example of the pumping of corporate crap out onto the masses. I agree there are some very talented people on these shows and thats not what this is about. This is more about this whole instant gratification everyone is a star type culture. What about the people out there on the road traveling all over the country trying to get some recognition. The ones who have honed their skills night after night after night. The ones who truly appreciate the sale of an album or the fact that you ask them to sign something. These are the warriors! These are the people who have taken the real risk! Not someone who sings in the shower in the comfort of their home and takes a week of vacation to go and try out for the voice in hopes of instant stardom. There’s no stripes earned in that. I guess Im just old school. I like to earn what I have and I respect people who aren’t looking for the easiest and safest way to attain their goals. Sometimes you just gotta go for it rather than waiting for the easy or safer route. I just don’t feel like these shows reflect that type of mentality, but hey thats just me.
What is your opinion of unauthorized music downloads?
Well it does suck for sure. Its the equivalent of me walking into Wal Mart and just taking whatever I want. For some reason its okay to steal a song though. I’m Not sure why. I guess its because you can’t actually hold it and you can steal it in the safety and the confines of your home. Its insulting actually to spend time writing a song, recording a song, and not to mention the amount of money spent (yes it does cost money). We pay for advertising to put it out just so that it can be stolen. Its the equivalent of having a contractor come to your home and paint the entire inside of your house. He has bought supplies i.e. paint and brushes and probably has an employee or two. All of whom he must pay in order to complete the service. The contractor finishes up and goes for payment and kaboom! “Sorry your not getting paid.” says the homeowner and he sends the painter on his way without payment of services. Now Im willing to bet that painter would flip out. He has to pay his guys, he has to cover the material expenses and who knows what else. The problem is that the paint is already on the wall and theres no going back. He just lost his ass. Do musicians not render a service? Do musicians not create a product? Of course they do and thats why its stealing.
Tell us something about each of your band members that we wouldn’t expect to hear.
Well…Jimmy can sing verbatim most pop songs that I roll my eyes at. Dawson is a big fan of Aquariums and fish sticks. Tim plays his drums naked while looking at pictures from National Geographic and Kyle has a thing for eating turkey sandwiches in the dark while scratching lotto tickets.
Hypothetical situation. You’re on Gilligan’s island and you get to hook up with only one of the survivors… Which one and why?
Thats easy. Mary Ann because she’s Mary Ann and someone needs to make something happen before the professor makes a move.
Do you know what a vinyl album is and have your ever purchased one? If so, what was it?
Yes. Michael Jackson Thriller
You’re marooned on an island with Justin Bieber. Do you choke him out the first night in his sleep or what?
Nope. I’ll keep him around. I’m going to need some help getting things set up for myself on the island. That means a lot of work and manual labor. Thats what I’ll have Bieber taking care of. Once he has my hut built and all of the food situation handled I”ll probably just eat him for Thanksgiving or something.
What is your opinion of Miley Cyrus?
I really have no thoughts on Miley because to be honest I just don’t care. I wouldn’t even know who she is if she hadn’t been force fed to us all.
Which would you rather hear in concert? Lip synching or real vocals?
Real vocals Check out Seasons After Vid▶ SEASONS AFTER – “LIGHTS OUT”
Who, or what, is the next big thing?
To be honest I don’t pay to much attention to THE NEXT BIG THING type stuff. I’m to busy trying to keep my little thing a float.
One artist you can’t get enough of and can’t live without is…
Phil Collins
Confession time. Share a secret about yourself.
I pick my nose at the bottom and top of every hour.
Favorite movie of all time and why.
Spaceballs. I love Mel Brooks. His Humor is so raw and stupid. I love it.
Our last question is called “Shout It Out Loud”. It’s were you get to talk about whatever you want to talk about. So go ahead and “SHOUT IT OUT LOUD”!
My shout out for this go round could be anything I guess, but today I would like to think about a subject that is near and dear to my heart. This is something that has been eating on me for quite some time. You guessed it… Subway changed their ranch and it’s just not the same! Why in the world would subway change something that is so incredibly important out for this new generic flavored ranch they have decided to switch too. I taste more like mayo than ranch! Come on Subway. I just don’t understand. I hope that Jared reads this and takes it into consideration. That is all.
“The Gospel of John” “The Naked Adam Show Podcast”
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This week Tony continues his studies in the Book of John! A great message along with a great selection of moving music! Enjoy the podcast! The Naked Adam show is fast approaching 1000 plays! Give it a listen, be blessed and help Tony reach that 1000th play.! Please share 🙂
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Some Bands’ sale T-Shirts, Hot Sauce, Whiskey and now these?!!
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et’s face it. Record companies no longer exist. The ones that do, don’t really support the bands anymore. No more large recording budgets or large touring budgets unless you’re already a large band with a large catalog and fan base. There are no bucks in music. The little that’s there is spread thin. So what do bands do to supplement their income?
They make money on soft sales. Every band has t-shirts, baby dolls, and other swag for sale. But some go further than that. For instance, Michael Anthony has his own hot sauce. Jesse James from “Jackyl” has his own bourbon whiskey brand. As a band, you have to do what you have to do. Most bands sell packages of different levels to increase sales.
And now, setting the bar much higher by using her head and her “assets”, Veronica Freeman. The voice of “Benedictum” and her just released solo album on Frontier records called “Now or Never”. Her website features different memberships and subscription levels too. From autographed Cd’s to T-shirts and, well…This special package for 50 bucks!
NOW OR NEVER…SEALED WITH A KISS Package!
Autographed Veronica Freeman Bra with actual lipstick “kiss” from “The V”. Autographed copy of “The V” Veronica Freeman’s new CD, NOW OR NEVER. Autographed 5″x7″ photo of “The V”, Veronica Freeman. “The V” sticker.
If by chance you think she is just all boobs and flash, check out her pipes here!
She can hang with any metal guy!
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The Luke Bryan/ Waylon Jennings war heats up!
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Luke Bryan is a boy band compared to Waylon, Willie and Merle! The Led Zeppelins of Country!
Just saying!
Outlaw Country beats bro-Country!
Luke Bryan recently did an interview where he dissed Outlaw Country. Mainly the three main members of it (Waylon, Willie and Merle) and their lifestyles.. Here is his statement,
“I think that people who want Merle, Willie and Waylon just need to buy Merle, Willie and Waylon. … I’m not an outlaw country singer. I don’t do cocaine and run around. So I’m not going to sing outlaw country.
“I like to hunt, fish, ride around on my farm, build a big bonfire and drink some beers—and that’s what I sing about,” Bryan said. “It’s what I know. I don’t know about laying in the gutter, strung out on drugs. I don’t really want to do that.”
Obviously one would expect a rebuttal from one of the Outlaws and we got it. Kathy Jennings is married to Buddy, Waylon’s son. She didn’t just sit back and let Waylon’s memory get disrespected. Not only did she release a statement but she also did a YouTube video just so everyone would know how to interpret the statement! Now that’s Outlaw Country!
“To Luke Bryan:
I hope your family members are proud of you for using your WORLDWIDE platform to take the time to disrespect my father-in-law. You have managed to PROVE to the world your true self.
Albeit that Waylon’s drug use is well documented and something he overcame, I assure you, he was never “laying in a gutter.” At the peak of his career and drug abuse, he was making history and setting records. He single handedly paved the way for you and everyone else to make music the way the artist wanted to make it. I’m not willing to waste my time to debate your “music” and / or the fact you have zillions of fans – I will however, not sit back and be quiet when you have so blatantly disrespected Waylon.
I recall the time I was at the Grand Ole Opry to visit with Andy Griggs, you were making your debut appearance. My friend that was with us had just seen your video. As we stood at the side of the stage, Jeannie [Seely] was talking to us, and you walked over to introduce yourself to her and told her how much you admired her. She in turn introduced you to myself and my husband. I almost got a cavity because of the sweetness of the words coming out of your mouth – you told us Waylon was one of your musical heroes. You went on and on and on.
This is not about music, outlaw country, whatever – it’s about DISRESPECT.
You are a platinum, disrespecting, no singing, whining, grasping for media attention, a–hole. Use your platform for something good, instead of bashing the LEGENDS that came before you.”
Kathy Jennings
Here is the video! Be warned, she drops the F-Bomb!
Read More: Waylon Jennings’ Daughter-in-Law Fires Back at Luke Bryan | http://theboot.com/kathy-jennings-luke-bryan-outlaw-comments/?trackback=tsmclip
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Def Leppard’s Vivian Campbell on having cancer , He would rather…
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“Die On My Feet Than Die On My Knees’
“I do not for one minute believe that this disease will kill me. However, if I happen to be wrong about that, I would much, much rather die on my feet than die on my knees.”
“It’s ironic that the most stressful part in all of this has not been dealing with the actual cancer or the treatment, but rather the struggle that I’ve had to endure with my bandmates and management in trying to convince them that this is not only logistically doable for me, but that it’s a big, big part of my recovery. The stress that this has caused me has been immense. Perhaps it’s something that only other cancer patients can comprehend; while everyone else wrongfully assumes it’s ‘best for you to stay in bed and recover,’ the truth is that continuing to live your life the way you want to is the best therapy. Doing so raises a big middle finger, f*ck you to cancer.
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Roger Water’s “The Wall” Movie trailer! Hell Yes, Can’t wait! Can you?
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Pink Floyd’s “The Wall”. Released in 1979 was an epic double album. I remember my friend from school Tony Cooper buying it on 8 track (it was two 8 tracks) and he let me borrow them for what seemed forever. I played them over and over in my room. The songs, and the message of the separation, loneliness and of disconnect was a powerful statement. The perfect album for me to relate to and wrap my teenage head around. A few years later in 1982 “The Wall” the movie came out. Another masterpiece. I have seen it many times. The scene where Pink burst out his hotel window and looks at the traffic below and no one gives a damn is forever etched in my mind.
Most know the story of Pink Floyd. “The Wall” was based on Roger Water’s childhood of his Father going off to War and never returning and the consequences that follow. Plus the fact that while performing Roger’s felt the audience was disconnected from the band. When the tour came out the show was so huge that it only played four times. “The Wall” had to wait fortechnology to catch up with it.
Roger Water’s left Pink Floyd shortly after the album was released and took the “wall” with him. Fast forward and technology finally caught up. Roger began to perform “The Wall” in its entirety. He embarked on a two year tour and took “The Wall” all over the world. It has a profound impact on people. The message makes you think. It’s almost if not in a sense, a religious experience.
This year on September 29th, 2015. The Wall comes to the theater. If you haven’t seen The Wall. You need to. Here is the Official trailer. Don’t miss this one!
chuck
For more on it: The Rolling Stone
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Stryper “Yahweh” (Official Audio)
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Check out Stryper’s new single “Yahweh”. It’s over 6 minutes long and has the “Soldiers Under Command” feel to it! I just wish this album, like most metal albums these days should be mixed in analog not digital. Yes, I know digital is quicker but analog is a lot warmer and more suited for metal/rock. Not sure the drums are real either but not hating on the song. Stryper consistently puts out great stuff over and over. That’s a win in my book! Thoughts?
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Loverboy’s “Working for the Weekend” rewrite???
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Mike Reno of Loverboy is apologizing for some of the words he wrote in one of top anthem songs of the 80’s. Check out the video below! My question is, but why???
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SongWriters Songfest Starts July 19th in Henderson Ky!
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The songs you and I hear on the radio. Ever wonder were they came from and who wrote them? Spend some time with some of Nashville’s top Award Winning Songwriters’ and hear the real stories behind those hits! This event keeps growing year after year. It’s a real treasure for our local town of Henderson Kentucky to host this! You don’t want to miss it!
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