tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469040123326158640.post4843019506630714155..comments2024-03-22T00:10:34.801-04:00Comments on Beyond Failure: Car Vs. Driver FlyersJames Joycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12716336694530802193noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469040123326158640.post-63628300464499565732009-01-09T14:42:00.000-05:002009-01-09T14:42:00.000-05:00Hello again! Yeah, "The House" was where Hoover p...Hello again! Yeah, "The House" was where Hoover played. I understand about the "pivotal point" thing, because I am still trying to do the same things we did back then! :) I live in Auburn again, after a couple of years in Seattle and 6 in Richmond, VA, and I'm trying to get the scene back to its glory days. It's tougher, now, that's for sure.<BR/>I can't remember if you were in Scout, too, but the Action Figures traveled with you guys and Quadaliacha up to Fayetteville, NC, for a "punk fest" that turned out to be a "straight-edge fest". Radek went with us, too. To answer your question about Shawn, he lives in Seattle and is married to Amy Helman, who played bass in the Chicklettes. She's on Facebook, but he doesn't have an internet presence that I know of. If you are on MySpace or Facebook, you can find me under the name Shiftyallstar Shiftyallstar. :) I'm trying to be incognito. I would look for you there, but there's probably a ton of James Joyces. You will be able to find a decent number of old-school Auburn scenesters there. Talk to you later!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469040123326158640.post-14433007275059620782009-01-07T20:17:00.000-05:002009-01-07T20:17:00.000-05:00Hey Heith - it's great to hear from you! I rememb...Hey Heith - it's great to hear from you! I remember Decatur playing the Driverdome, and the Action Figures is also familiar to me. Your house was my favorite in Auburn, which was I believe where we played with Hoover. Sounds silly, but that was a pivotal point in my life. Thanks for the comment! By the way, have you seen Shawn Burdette any time in the past 10 years?James Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12716336694530802193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469040123326158640.post-3551961861094268182009-01-07T17:18:00.000-05:002009-01-07T17:18:00.000-05:00Hey! I know it's been a while since you posted th...Hey! I know it's been a while since you posted this stuff, but I just happened upon it, today. I know you won't remember me, but I lived with Radek in "The House" at 149 E. Glenn in Auburn during the '94-'96 time period (I'm Heath, by the way). I was in the bands Decatur and the Action Figures. We played the Driverdome and some place at Emory, once. I am proud to say that I am responsible for the "worst flyer ever" above! :) I had no flyer-making skills, and I always thought it was funny to make puns ("Let's Potty"). My only defense was that I was only 19 or 20. Ha ha! Also, I agree with you that Assfactor 4 was one of the most awesome bands from that time period. They were great guys, too. Anyways, I just wanted to say, "Thanks," for putting all this up, and for the nice things you said about Auburn. We always liked all of you Atlanta guys. Later!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469040123326158640.post-42314778382691450822008-07-18T16:01:00.000-04:002008-07-18T16:01:00.000-04:00Hey Kip - I say you put everything into a box, and...Hey Kip - I say you put everything into a box, and we go have a drink and get this going. I need more stuff from your past. Also, when is Forever War going to record? I have listened to the last show several times and need proper recordings of these songs.James Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12716336694530802193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469040123326158640.post-57342391359553689132008-07-18T10:10:00.000-04:002008-07-18T10:10:00.000-04:00james:i have many flyers dating back to the Metrop...james:<BR/><BR/>i have many flyers dating back to the Metroplex, Milo's, Midtown Music Hall, etc. maybe we could get together (since you live near me) and scan a sort of chronological map of historic shows in this town for a future blog. and i have a copy of The View and many other assorted demos and cassette tapes of old Atlanta bands (The Martians, Scout, Spiney Norman and others) to post on the site.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469040123326158640.post-8382875003888612982008-07-06T00:48:00.000-04:002008-07-06T00:48:00.000-04:00I sort of just came up with the name squidchip aft...I sort of just came up with the name squidchip after a few trips to se asia and it stuck.<BR/>The band I played in was Pineal Ventana.squidchiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640987177522154151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469040123326158640.post-15223032515180569352008-06-23T10:43:00.000-04:002008-06-23T10:43:00.000-04:00I remember that show at the Somber Reptile, but I ...I remember that show at the Somber Reptile, but I have no memory of the bands we played with. Crazy. I was the other guitarist of Substandard, and a guy named Kyle Richards was the bass player (he was the trumpet played in the Go-Steadys). I have a recording of our set from that night, but I don't know if I'll post it, as it's too embarrassing even for me. I only remember that we played really late at night, and didn't know if we were going to play at all, but then had a good show for the 5 people or so still hanging around. My feeling is that as long as the band does not outnumber the audience, then there are enough people there. This can be a problem with ska bands, however. Thanks again, and I'll post some more flyers soon. If you have any old flyers, contact me through myspace and I'll get them up.James Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12716336694530802193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469040123326158640.post-18572478449371667632008-06-20T21:50:00.000-04:002008-06-20T21:50:00.000-04:00Haha, no offense taken, don't worry. By the way, y...Haha, no offense taken, don't worry. By the way, you had a run-in with Round Ear Spock prior to the show listed here that I'm sure you don't remember. One of our earliest shows at the Somber Reptile was with Substandard. Wasn't that your name? Your pre-CvD band with you on bass and Jonathan on guitar and vocals?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469040123326158640.post-26734262517151820142008-06-20T08:58:00.000-04:002008-06-20T08:58:00.000-04:00Hey Cory - No offense at all on your name. My mai...Hey Cory - No offense at all on your name. My main intention was to say that although your name was not so good, you guys were known in the Somber circle as a really good band! It was kind of a comment on the dichotomy of good bands with bad names. God knows I've been in my share of bands with bad names as well, and we just embrace it at revel in it. Thanks for the post, and if you have any MP3s, send them my way!James Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12716336694530802193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469040123326158640.post-50893901347878729312008-06-19T17:38:00.000-04:002008-06-19T17:38:00.000-04:00Round Ear Spock a terrible name? You should see so...Round Ear Spock a terrible name? You should see some of the ones we left on the cutting room floor. Tribal Spear Technique? That's not punk! Moist, Yet Comfortable? That's not punk <I>and</I> it's gross! Hell, the band was originally called Grandpa's Muffin Shop. So sure, Round Ear Spock was bad, but it could've been much, much worse. And besides, if our name hadn't been bad, we'd be forgotten just like the rest of the bands on that flyer.<BR/><BR/>At any rate, this is awesome to see. There are some incredible lineups on this page. Makes me a bit misty-eyed for the old days. Thanks!<BR/><BR/>-Cory, Round Ear SpockAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469040123326158640.post-84477403544679708342008-06-10T15:35:00.000-04:002008-06-10T15:35:00.000-04:00Hey Squidchip - what band were you in? Also, how ...Hey Squidchip - what band were you in? Also, how did you get that name? Thanks for the kind words, I have so much stuff that I want to post, I'm just hitting the easy stuff right now.James Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12716336694530802193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469040123326158640.post-47919660786063699262008-06-06T12:17:00.000-04:002008-06-06T12:17:00.000-04:00Awesome that you still have the old flyers. I too ...Awesome that you still have the old flyers. I too was in a band during the 90's in the ATL and wish i would have kept more photos, flyers etc...Thanks for the memories.squidchiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640987177522154151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469040123326158640.post-82830304201564470512008-05-28T12:17:00.000-04:002008-05-28T12:17:00.000-04:00Freaknik. I remember playing drums and seeing a c...Freaknik. I remember playing drums and seeing a commotion down at the entrance and someone running through the crowd with her head down. Then everyone went outside to check out her limo, and we were playing our set to nobody.James Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12716336694530802193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469040123326158640.post-54857085229510437612008-05-27T15:07:00.000-04:002008-05-27T15:07:00.000-04:00holy smokes thats a serious memory dump there. bri...holy smokes thats a serious memory dump there. brings alot back...haha. as for the floodgate show, i honestly don't remember playing that show either. but i do remember seeing floodgate at the somber reptile and having pictures from it. perhaps they played and we all decided not to? haha. i can;t remember. i think we only played the somber rptile maybe 3 times? i will have to consult joe, the "book-keeper." i also remember the queen latifah incident. i actually just told my wife about that last week...haha. there always seemed to be a good show during the early days of freaknik and it would take us like 5 hours to get to the somber reptile. those were the days. thanks james!proven hollowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927472315857327819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469040123326158640.post-87753669942734365702008-05-23T21:06:00.000-04:002008-05-23T21:06:00.000-04:00something to note about that show with fifteen... ...something to note about that show with fifteen... it was during freaknik and queen latifa's limo got into an accident on mariette st outside the somber reptile during the show. legend has it that she came into the somber reptile to use the toilet while we were on stage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469040123326158640.post-75426939520167193282008-05-23T20:24:00.000-04:002008-05-23T20:24:00.000-04:00Hey EJ - wasn't your mother like an award-winning ...Hey EJ - wasn't your mother like an award-winning chef? Ben and Ed from hal will still talk about the great breakfast we had at your house, and the fact that we had a guest room to sleep in instead of a dirty couch. Those guys were kind of dainty like that.James Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12716336694530802193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469040123326158640.post-78663049574865420332008-05-23T15:36:00.000-04:002008-05-23T15:36:00.000-04:00james... i just noticed that this was your blog on...james... i just noticed that this was your blog on i'm return here. name like james joyce is hard to forget. you stayed at my house (well, parents house then) in Lancaster also when i booked you with Hal. haha, too funny. small world. - ejAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469040123326158640.post-15448458791622022082008-05-23T14:39:00.000-04:002008-05-23T14:39:00.000-04:00wow, what a trip down memory lane. thanks for doc...wow, what a trip down memory lane. thanks for documenting all that. a couple of things, the RLTSOT flyer with the snake was deigned by mr legum and i... i always regretted that we misspelled dischord. i didn't design the classic "just a bunch of guys having fun" assfactor 4 flyer, i want to say that was steve.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469040123326158640.post-30162621975840905592008-05-23T14:20:00.000-04:002008-05-23T14:20:00.000-04:00It's amazing that I posted this about an hour ago,...It's amazing that I posted this about an hour ago, and a guy who booked one of these shows posts a comment. Thanks! I do remember now Mandela Strike Force playing the PA shows on that tour. I have a few 7"s by them, maybe I'll post them someday. Pennsylvania was probably our favorite place to play outside of the Southeast, maybe because of Spirit Assembly, Franklin, Frail, Elements of Need, I Am Heaven, and all their related bands. Someone needs to put together a similar blog for that era in Philly!James Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12716336694530802193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6469040123326158640.post-24875676459212498062008-05-23T12:59:00.000-04:002008-05-23T12:59:00.000-04:00odd that i found this since i was googling on how ...odd that i found this since i was googling on how to fix my volvo... awesome flyers, took me back a bit. the Amish Electric Company show in lancaster - I had a lot of fun doing that back then - halfman didn't play. spirit assembly told me that they were coming with them but something happened and they ended up bringing a band called the Mandela Strikeforce. that band was Sean, "singer" of Frail and after this, Ink & Dagger, a guy that went on to Jazz June and actually I think Eric Wareheim played with Mandela that day. Eric was in Ink&Dagger and a bunch of bands. Now he is the Eric of Tim & Eric's Awesome show on Adult Swim. - ejAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com