Dave Strand

A bunch of pictures so far....

2008-05-14T19:27:49Z

Halfway Point

2008-05-14T18:17:47Z

Forgive the lack of information. The days have been spent driving, rocking, sleeping, and repeating. With seven band members, most of which are myspace fiends, it's hard to keep all our journals, sites, and myspaces updated.

So far all the gigs have been awesome! I've been keeping a log with notes to rememer so that I can post an update when there's some down time. It's almost time for my shower. We hadn't had one in about two days and Steve was practically in tears. Obviously he's never been camping. :) We're halfway through our gigs now, four done and four to go!

Bitchin tour so far.

2008-05-13T21:34:35Z

Can't talk much cause the laptops about to die. It's kinda hard to update thejournal cause of no gotta run, MKIO's Jon is hangin with us. Anyhow all the shows so far have rocked hard core. Images and info later.

Thanks!
-Dave

FRIDAY (Chicago Arrival)

2008-05-10T03:31:50Z

So the first day went without a hitch. We got on the plane with all our gear, no hassles, and everything went perfectly. Our dad showed up in a uber PIMP RV. I'll take a bunch of pictures. Tonight we're hangin out after eating some Lou Malnati's Pizza and having a beer just resting and playing card/video games. Tomorrow morning we head out to Minnesota for our first gig.

We also went to Tanuta's in Kenosha, Wisconsin. (We're stayin at our dad's house tonight in Zion IL, which is right on the border of IL and WI.) Oh yeah, if you didn't know, our dad is driving us for the tour! Bitchin.

Anyhow, I'm not certain how often I'll be able to check emails, but thank you for all the kind words and support!

brap @ 2008-05-09T19:39:00

2008-05-10T00:41:35Z

Just a note that we have arrived in Chicago safely and with all gear working!

Later!

On the road!

2008-05-09T13:30:09Z

Guess what!?! My band is on tour! We leave this morning. Here are the dates. For complete details please visit myspace.com/thestrand.

5.10.08 MN The Garage w/ RAWFLCOPTER
5.11.08 IL Darkroom w/ Cyanotic
5.12.08 WI The Annex w/ The Gothsicles
5.13.08 IA House of Bricks w/ MKIO, Dirty Little Rabbits!
5.14.08 MO Ground Xero
5.15.08 IN Crump Theater with MKIO!
5.16.08 OH (9PM!) The High Five w/ MKIO!
5.17.08 PA The Rock Room w/ Debutante & MKIO

Also...

6.06.08 NM Vertigo Venus, The Strand, and Diverje in New Mexico
6.14.08 AZ The Strand CD RELEASE PARTY! w/Ikonoklast and MKIO at Chasers!
6.21.08 CA Bar Sinister w/ Access Zero!

Hey Jude Ret it out and Ret it in.

2008-05-06T03:50:25Z

Okay, so I got a soft side too. This kid is great

Mo Rocca, Tim Gunn on Polygamist Style

2008-05-05T17:59:37Z

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, SEE IRON MAN.

2008-05-04T05:07:13Z

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, SEE IRON MAN.

My favorite movie of the year. Seen it twice now. Check it out, it's a very good flic.
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Fetish Falls VS The Strand!

2008-04-28T22:22:30Z

You may or may not know this but I'm REALLY into supporting the local economy by purchasing products made by local businesses. When I go grocery shopping I like to look at the label to see where it's made, and I pick whatever's closest to our state.

THAT BEING SAID. A great NEW local goth/fetish/rivethead store opened up in TEMPE, ARIZONA on the South East corner of McKlintock and University Rd called FESTISH FALLS. They have all kinds of amazing custom-made swirly colorful goth hair thingies, and many other gothic/industrial accessories.

Currently FETISH FALLS IS THE ONLY RETAIL STORE IN ARIZONA that has every Strand CD stocked and FOR SALE! That includes our latest Destroyers release, and all three other Strand CDs. We are doing this intentionally to help awareness of this brand new local business! Go check out their store, it's very cool!

Thanks,
-Dave Strand

We did it!

2008-04-27T19:05:16Z

SPECIAL
ANNOUNCEMENT: 4/24/08
The Strand is proud to announce our NEW CD is RELEASED!!! Order it directly
from the band at the digitalstore, or come check out our CD Release concert
JUNE 14th at Chasers in Arizona.

Buy or Download New Strand CD!

Only $10!

Note: All real CD purchases also are granted immediate mp3 CD access.

Buy or Download New Strand CD!

Only $10!

Note: All real CD purchases also are granted immediate mp3 CD access.

Damnit I missed another Arizona UFO sighting!

2008-04-22T22:25:55Z

That's it.. Tonight I'm headin to the roof. It happend at 8:20pm last night.

for a good time..

2008-04-19T12:33:19Z

My gf and I went out to dinner and a movie tonight. Was quite a nice occasion, went to BJ's Brewery and then saw the new Jackie Chan, Jet Li movie. Actually, I wasn't expecting much, but this movie was thoroughly enjoyable. I highly recommend it.

Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Michael Angarano
The Forbidden Kingdom

Side note: I can't seem to fall back asleep..

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Oh! Also, I picked up the Star Trek comic books with Jean-Luc Picard. 'Intelligent Design' I think the series is called. It's pretty good. I haven't bought a comic book for a long time, so I picked one up and it's been good cheap entertainment. Also picked up the Serenity comic book for my gf.

She's funny. She can only read like a page in bed before falling asleep.

ah. better... vision returning.

2008-04-18T03:43:45Z

I was running around here at work wondering why I was feeling a little faint, when I realized that I forgot to eat today. I had some fashion of power bar earlier today and a cup of coffee. Coffee hits me harder than most people, and so I think it's appetite suppressing powers also kicked in.

At any rate, I ate a hearty chicken salad from Jack and the Box, and my vision is returning.

Now I'm working on finishing up our flyer for the CD release show in June!

Great gig!

2008-04-15T03:43:23Z

Hell of a gig last night with Bella Lune, Brian Botkiller and Vertigo Venus!! Our band had fun as usual, with a variety of new and innovative technical difficulties for The Strand, but we muscled thru it! It's funny how apparent little glitches are to the band, when most the crowd is oblivious and content. Also, considering it was a Sunday night and we went on after midnight, we still had a crap-load of insanely energetic fans up there rockin out with us. All in all, a great gig.

Now, the band gets a couple weeks to relax and pack their bags for our upcoming tour!

Well, except for Scott who is flying out to Germany tomorrow on a 3 week European vacation! Lucky bastard!

Anyhow, Just thought I'd also mention how lucky we are that we've got such dedicated fans throughout all these years. THANKS!

Do you have the BALLS to party on a Sunday?

2008-04-13T20:35:48Z

That's GOOD! Cause TONIGHT APRIL 13th, THE STRAND, BELLA LUNE, BRIAN BOTKILLER, AND VERTIGO VENUS all rocking out at CHASERS. It's Bella Lune's first performance and they have their new CD for sale! The cost is only $3 if you arrive before 10pm. ($5 after 10)

details at www.strandland.com

myspace.com/thestrand

-dave

Madness

2008-04-08T22:36:19Z

We rocked a private house party on April 5th. It was a blast, and the sound was awesome. Thanks to Phillip and Jon for allowing us to use 1/4 of their audio arsenal. Thanks to Alex for booking us!

This Sunday we have a concert at Chasers. It should be really fun. I'm hoping that out new cds will be available, but I'm not sure.

Next week my brother Scott is leaving for Germany! In a spur of the moment decision he booked a flight for a 3 week trip to Europe. How frickin cool is that!? If you know anything about Germany, France, England, or any other places to visit, please contact Scott asap.

Then, next month in May we take off for our band's midwest tour!

Also, I've got two small side-projects I'm working on. One of them, titled Kreign, has our debut song online for your listening pleasure.
http://www.kreign.com

Assume the position with Robert Wuhl

2008-03-28T20:35:42Z

Okay so I had no idea that Robert Wuhl was such an amazing teacher. I suppose teaching is similar to acting. Anyhow, this is really funny if you have the time check it out. It examines pop-culture and history.

A good way to work out? Really?

2008-03-26T17:54:34Z

I think the only people working their abs are the people laughing at you.

lolercoaster.com never fails to find the funny stuff.

quickupdate.sys

2008-03-26T02:01:26Z

I've really been slacking with the LJ updates so lets see if I can cram a few important journal notes in here.

* Finished our new 14 song album. It's being pressed due back in three weeks.

* I got sick and got better within 48 hours. My immune system kicks ass.

* Playing multiple shows in the near future. Local and out of state.

* Made it so that our online store allows people who buy our Mail Order CD the ability to download MP3s immediately after purchasing. Thanks for that idea, Trent.

* Various projects keep me occupied, but it's nice to not be freaking out about music deadlines.

* I have to start our campaign to gain new fans before getting out to our out of state shows. This means, flyers, free demos, club play, word of mouth. I'm not gunna stress about it, just gunna poke around and see what happens.

Here's a list of our upcoming shows. (check myspace.com/thestrand for official dates and times since dates are subject to change)

Apr 13 2008 8:00P Chasers with BRIAN BOTKILLER, Vertigo Venus, Bella Lune Scottsdale, Arizona
May 10 2008 8:00P Minnesota w/ RAWFLCOPTER Burnsville, Minnesota
May 11 2008 7:00P Darkroom in Chicago w/ Cyanotic Chicago, Illinois
May 12 2008 8:00P Madison, WI w/ The Gothsicles Madison, Wisconsin
May 14 2008 8:00P Venue TBA Saint Louis, Missouri
May 13 2008 8:00p Venue TBA, Clinton, Iowa
May 15 2008 7:00P Crump Theater with MKIO! Columbus, Indiana
May 16 2008 8:00P Outland in Columbus, Ohio w/ MKIO! Columbus, Ohio
May 17 2008 8:00P Pittsburgh, PA w/ MKIO! Pittsburgh, PA
Jun 6 2008 8:00P Vertigo Venus, The Strand, and Diverje in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Jun 21 2008 9:00P In Hollywood @ Bar Sinister w/ Access Zero! Hollywood, California

Images from March 8th gig.

2008-03-12T23:30:21Z

Images by Chaz and Mark. Credited per picture. Here's their links...

Chaz BrokenImagePhoto

Mark APETC

Selling an Access Virus Rack Classic Synth...

2008-03-12T21:05:10Z

Selling a Virus Rack Classic Sound Module...

Ebay Listing

NIN Releases new album under Creative Commons Act..

2008-03-12T16:21:55Z

NIN has released a slew of new songs, most of which are instrumental. It's pretty cool because you have several options for purchasing, and it sounds like he's also in favor of a direct connection to the fans. My understanding is that he is no longer under any record label, which allows him to pretty much do whatever he wants. Read more at my favorite source for industrial news, ReGen News.

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In other news, I finished The Strand's new album last night. 14 tracks with a LOT of variety between the songs. Some are funny, some are angry, some are slow, and one is produced by my new alter-ego, TimbaStrand. Now I need to send it for mastering at NR Mastering, and then off to the the presses once the graphics are finalized. There's a good possibility that the CD will be pressed and ready for our April 13th show.

April 13th show...

BAM!

2008-03-10T18:32:25Z

AH HAH!

LOLercoaster.

2008-03-07T04:25:58Z

Hey. Joi recently turned me onto this site called LOLercoaster. Here's a couple images that made me laugh.

Funny Stuff