…(I heard it from my friends about the things you said… but they know me better than that….)

In response to a few comments I've seen calling Mesh a "Depeche Mode wannabe":

Get some ears! :P

To reduce Mesh to what you call "imitation DM" or "wannabe DM" suggests that you haven't fully grasped one or both of the bands.

There is no question that DM influenced Mesh. But Mesh took some elements from DM and went in their own direction. They haven't replicated DM's sound; they have renovated it and made it their own. The main difference between…

I just got back from the Crüxshadows show in Cincinnati at the Dock, and what an entertaining night it was. First off, when I arrived, I immediately started a search for the bathroom (my first time at this venue) and accidentally busted in on Rogue (vocalist) backstage. I said, "Hi… I'm actually looking for the bathroom, but it's nice to meet you!" He laughed and his friend directed me to the bathroom. I thanked her and said to Rogue "See ya later!" He laughed again and waved. Haha… I feel like such a dork.

I:Scintilla was up first, whom I…

To Chicago on a Saturday…. I WILL BE THERE! Finally!

Jan 9 2009 8:00P Ground Zero (with De/Vision) Minneapolis, Minnesota
Jan 10 2009 8:00P The Abbey (with De/Vision) Chicago, Illinois
Jan 13 2009 8:00P The Opera House (with De/Vision) Toronto, Ontario
Jan 15 2009 8:00P Don Hill’s (with De/Vision) NYC, New York
Jan 16 2009 8:00P Elysium (with De/Vision & Iris) Austin, Texas
Jan 17 2009 8:00P Lakewood Theater (with De/Vision & Iris) Dallas, Texas
Jan 22 2009 8:00P Cervantes (with De/Vision) Denver, Colorado
Jan 23 2009 8:00P Respectable Street (with De/Vision) West Palm Beach, Florida

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Assemblage 23 Meta Tour

Sep 09 Seattle, WA El Corazon (w/ God Module)
Sep 11 San Francisco, CA Mezzanine
Sep 13 Los Angeles, CA Knitting Factory
Sep 15 Tucson, AZ Asylum Nightclub
Sep 17 El Paso, TX Lucky Devil's
Sep 19 San Antonio, TX White Rabbit
Sep 20 Dallas, TX Lizard Lounge
Sep 21 Tulsa, OK Mooch & Burn
Sep 22 Fayetteville, AR Dart Room
Sep 24 Nashville, TN Code Blue
Sep 26 New Orleans, LA The Hiho
Sep 27 Tallahassee, FL Beta Bar
Sep 29 Miami, FL Studio A
Sep 30 Orlando, FL The Club @ Firestone
Oct 03…

I was at Meijer yesterday, minding my own business and looking at the cereal. I was trying to decide between Strawberry Fields and some sort of granola when I turned around to see a guy in a suit standing there. He said, "Hi, I'm John Cranley!" and smiled. At first I thought it was some kid joking around, because I don't normally have politicians approach me at the supermarket. But then I realized that not only was he not a kid, he also had a posse of suit-and-Cranley-sticker-wearing supporters behind him. I shook his hand and introduced myself. He continued,…