Yep I've been on Facebook, but not even there much lately. Good luck Jeb I hope it turns out well, I get few messages, so I rarely check over here anymore.
I was born in a little log cabin in Martintucky (Martinsville) My mom and I moved to Bloomington for her job in 81' or so. My entire family were strict Jehovah's Witnesses, my mother was the black sheep having been "disfellowshipped" from the religion when I was very young. My mother was a party person. Needless to say I was always torn between total rebellion and absolute conformity. A few years later at South High School, and still trying to fit in somewhere, I was introduced to Jan Berzins.I still remember him asking me if I liked 'hardcore' (the only hardcore I knew then was porn) but of course I said," Oh yeah sure." Later I bought my first hardcore album and never looked back. Some girl invited me to an Old Library show and it was a blast. Eventually after screwing up and skipping class etc, I dropped out of high school.A little later I ended up hiding from the police by living at "shanty town" in Dunn Meadow(probably around the same time period as the photo of Mike Whybark carrying Josh Martin) Josh stayed at shanty town a bunch(on weekends ha ha). he was my first real 'punk' friend (ha ). Later after wearing a wig as a disguise the police got a tip I was at shanty town, and off I went to Indiana Boys School. After about 6 months there I turned 18 and was released in early 87'? Inspired by Tussin-Up, I started a zine called "The NO Scene Boredom Zine" and then a little later Josh and I started The Peace Dykes, with such forgettable non-hits as "I Can't Sing" and
"Looks like McDonalds Again"(Bill Foster and I once went to McDonalds to apply for a job mostly as a joke) I stayed at Josh Martins house for sometime growing plants, making the zine and playing music in the garage. I refused to get a job back then and looking back I'm glad as it was truly one of the best memories of my life(for the most part). Well someone stole all of my plants in the middle of the night. Which sent me into a depressing spiral. I went back to my childhood religion for a while, thinking the "end of the world" was near. I stayed in martinsville for a while(I got unbeleivable amounts of flack for this from everyone but Burd). Steve Millen(sp?) died about this time and I was very saddened to hear this. Well after this I moved from here to there and back again through various adventures in the late 80's and early 90's culminating with living in the Allen Building above the Uptown Cafe in 92'. At this time I was in the band Jawwagon. We were much better than the Peace Dykes but only played twice(Waldron Arts Center and Second Story for Brian Friedmans memorial) Brian died while I was living in the Allen Building. That was one fun year or so though. Eventually I drove to Boulder Colorado and lived in my car for about 5 months. I returned to Martinsville with two bags of clothes as my only possessions. I got a grocery store job and have worked in that 'profession' pretty much since the beginning of 1995.
What bands are you or have you been in?
Peace Dykes late 80's (Me,Josh Martin, Johnny Mckay /Joe Z, various drummers but mainly Thomas Matthew)
Jawwagon 92-93 (Me, Johnny Mckay, Ryan Hasan, and various others)
Do you know the date time etc?GYPSY MARKET, June 27th 4pm to 12 am @ the Runcible Spoon......Music....Food...Beer...Unique "Hand Made" Treasures.
excited to see what you have done.....
Some good friends of mine forwarded me this info. I have helped a little with this event and would love to see some MFT bands playing the show. Contact Julie for more info julie@workonyacht.com
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A fundraiser has been scheduled for Thursd...
Some good friends of mine forwarded me this info. I have helped a little with this event and would love to see some MFT bands playing the show. Contact Julie for more info julie@workonyacht.com
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A fundraiser has been scheduled for Thursd...
You know who you are, come out and be counted!
Did you spend countless nights at Second Story?
Did you eat at Rockits?
Can you barely remember the 1990s?
Hey Ian get in touch with me while you are in town, it would be great to talk to you even if it's just on the phone.
I sent you a message with my fone number!
hey all!
looks like i might be darkening the door of Indianapolis this weekend. anything i need see/do? i haven't been the state for almost 6 years.. all i have planned is to hit the MCL and QLs in Muncie..
Warped Tour was a blast! NOFX, Anti-Flag, Bad Religion, Flogging Molly, and The Ataris all put on good shows. Hadn't slam danced in years before this; I don't remember it being that tiring.