The Thermals

I have lost track, but exactly how many hate speech spewing, ultra conservative,bible thumping, homophobic republicans turned out to be gay this year? 20 or so by my count...and the year isn't over...

Chucky, I caught your comment about the Madder Rose song I posted a week or so ago making you sad. And I don't think that was the first time that has happened, so I wanted to post something that might make it up to you and show that, while I do love them sad songs, I don't listen entirely to sad bastard music.... MORE

Bring Me Up is my blog site. Tons of stuff to keep up with, read about and listen to. It is updated multiple times each day because I'm slightly obsessed. I absolutely love music and writing. I also write for VENUS, Spacelab and Indie Music Xposed. So be sure to check out their sites as well.... MORE

Talking to some of my friends and family about my impending move to California is sometimes like banging my head up against a wall. They just can't imagine that are other ways to live your life that don't entail minivans and bingo nights. It is is insanely frustrating to talk in circles about why I am doing this...the ones who get it, totally get it...but those who don't think I am driving off into a black hole. They stress me out to no end...but i got off the phone...an... MORE

Brooklyn's McCarren Pool is scheduled to have a make-over, and become an olympic size pool again. However, there will still be concerts through this summer on the legendary outdoor stage. Bands that have confirmed for this summer's free concert series include : Dan Deacon Blonde Redhead Ted Leo/Rx The Thermals Ghostland Observatory Octopus Project Man Man Illinois I'm From Barcelona Dengue Fever THE RUB DJs As of yet, there are no dates announced. Also, by following ... MORE

Performing "A Pillar of Salt" and showing Carson a taste of what real music is. Jesus this is good. Late March. 1ST network performance. Enjoy.

This show was a lot of fun, and I think these videos are a lot of fun. I think you'll think so too. Check out six live videos of The Thermals at scheduletwo.com http://scheduletwo.com/video/the_thermals songs featured include: Heres Your Future, An Ear For Baby, How We Know, No Culture Icons, A Pillar Of Salt, and Returning To The Fold.... MORE

Really, I'm just wasting time waiting for Mog 2.0 and thought I'd entertain you with some pictures from the show last Thursday, which by the way, RAWKED. I wasn't as fortunate as Blair, who got to see them with The Hold Steady, but I'll take what I can get. It was pretty sweet, regardless.... MORE

I can't contain my excitement for the show tonight. I'm about to blow!

So excited for the big show tomorrow night. I am looking forward to seeing the Hold Steady, but i CAN NOT WAIT to see the Thermals. And I finally get to see my girlfriend in real life ;-) Kathey Foster Oh wait...that is Kathy Foster, clerical assistant....stupid google, let me try this again! Kathy Foster, awesome bass player Much better....now here's your future:... MORE

My friends and I just started a web video 'channel' where we've been showing some of our original productions. One of the biggest hits so far is a weekly video we've been making called "Breakfast at Sulimay's". Sulimay's is a diner in the arty, but still down-and-out Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia. We go to Sulimay's all the time cuz it's cheap and local and they make great pancakes. But there are also these guys, old-timers, that sit around like they're on Che... MORE

If I was 20 years younger I would be at whatever club The Thermals were playing, standing in the front row making sure that everyone knew that I knew all the words to the album because I was a fan before anybody else ever heard of them. Fortunately I don't have to relive my 20's and I can just YouTube the video for Pillar of Salt. And, for an old guy, that's enough. The Thermals make me really really happy.... MORE