September 28, 2005
I know you're out there
Lately I have had this thought: that I am not alone. That there are others out there who share my sentiments regarding the church, God, Jesus Christ and the bible. The details of those sentiments are for another journal, or lifetime of journals, but the essence of my feeling is this: I believe in Jesus Christ and obviously therefore God. But I really cannot relate to most of the Christian church in its current state. So where are you, those of you who share these thoughts? I know you're out there because Blue Like Jazz has sold so many copies. I know you're out there because I see the apathy in the eyes of so many of the people I went to school with as they try to convince everyone, including their self, that God is in control and that they can do all things through Christ who strengthens them.
Drop it like its hott
Chris
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September 21, 2005
Identity
So I finally bought a new car today, after not having one for what has seemed like forever. And im really excited, but need to remember that one day it will die, as will i, and i shouldn't get all worked up just because I have a new toy. So thats it.
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September 20, 2005
Lethargy
Its raining and I love it. I love the fact that no matter what the temperature is, at the onset of rain the a/c goes off. I am in the mood to listen to "Kind of Blue" and drink coffee. Im at a starbucks , so the coffee part is taken care of. Just got "Searching for God Knows What" by Donald Miller, and am so excited to read it. This guy. Man. David Ryan Harris is a genius. I just received his record "Soulstice" and am totally amazed. Post-post-modern hip hop. With Edwin McCain mixed in. Do it!
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September 15, 2005
I don't
Sometimes it just feels better not to believe in Jesus. It feels better to question and flirt with everything exciting and new. And not commit. Because a lot about him doesn't make any sense. And we all do this from time to time. I hear phrases like "self awareness" and "self actualization" and am sure that most of the people who use these phrases have no idea what they really mean. But it really comes down to these things in life. To look around and be honest with yourself. To take into account that we all have our humanness in common and that we are in that sense all the same. On a lighter note, my girlfriends' grandmother gave me a gift card to Urban Outfitters for my birthday. How freaking sweet is that. I love clothes from that store because they look like I feel. In all post-modern glory. The bottom line is that I am full of shit, just like everyone else. Therein lies my need for salvation. Thats it, my self awareness as it appears to me at the moment.
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September 13, 2005
Twenty Four
Well, it's official. Im in my mid-twenties. I think this has been the first birthday i've ever had that I did not welcome. I feel really old and the reality of being that guy that never made it but keeps trying despite his weight gain and hair loss terrifies me. For a while I was running every day in an effort to loose weight. One day I was running and I had a vision of myself circa 16 years from now, extremely overweight and leading worship at a church, sweat stains 'neath my arm pits. I started running as fast as I could. Because that is my biggest fear. Not leading worship at a church, but never having really given it my all, remaining comfortable and caffeinated. Wondering what would have happened had I really worked my ass off and suffered. Okay, enough wallowing in my own pity, time to work. I think I just motivated myself.
i can hear you singing to me in my sleep
-Chris
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September 08, 2005
New hip
Plush is the new hip. I freaking love the place. Tonight was cool in the Miles Davis sense of the word. Corey, Aaron and Mike amaze me with their talent and willingness to play. My composition professor in college once told me that I was totally self absorbed. I think he was and is right. Watching the devastation from the hurricane has made me realize how ridiculous my complaining is. Im like "my iPod is only 20 gigs!" How ridiculous. Im not trying to make a joke here, but I just wanted to say that is must suck if your name is Katrina right now. Seriously, they need to choose more obscure names than that. Like Sven. I've never met a Sven. But really this hurricane has, in some sense, put me in touch with my need for salvation. I think that is the problem with the church in America. We have no idea what we need to be saved from.
Chris
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September 06, 2005
Iowa
My best friend Ty says Iowa has too many vowels in it. There's no real reason for my telling you that, I just love the way Ty thinks. So, how about this new fancy blog, huh? Thank you Corey Witt. For any of you who don't know who Corey is, he is my web designer, guitar player, and the only male I can call when I get excited about a pair of jeans. Going back to Ty for a moment: Ty played bass with me on tour a couple weeks ago. While driving from San Fransisco to Orange County, we played the "you know how I know you're gay?" game. My affinity for jeans was mentioned many a time by Ty. So anyway, if you've seen me play, like ever, then you've probably seen Corey Witt as well, playing electric guitar usually. Sometimes he plays the lute or penny whistle. Many times while talking to Corey on the phone I end up with tears streaming down my face because the guy is so damn funny. I had to pull over once because I was laughing so hard. Anyway, Corey designed my website and the amazing banner you see atop this page. Anyway, with this new blog deal, i'll be able to post more often.
come to plush on wednesday
chris
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September 01, 2005
everything I've ever said...
8-30-05
So we’re back! What a great trip. Really a lot of fun, even without the music. One really cool fact was that we played every show we had booked and then some! The only other tour I’ve ever been on ended up being really lame due to the cancellation of so many shows. My girlfriend and I went tonight to see one of my absolute favorites, Marc Broussard. So freakin good. Although his guitar player makes me throw up in my mouth. And swallow it again. And then throw it up again. The guy has what I call “John Mayer syndrome” (I started calling it that just now). John Mayer makes faces while singing that only someone who can sing like Etta James or Whitney Houston should make. And John is just not that great of a singer. Carlos Santana is the king of John Mayer syndrome. Basically, if you’re going to look constipated while performing, you better bring the musical goods. Etta James can do whatever she wants while singing. So anyway Marc Broussard’s guitar player was making faces and contorting his body in ways that his playing did not warrant. Perhaps you’re thinking “Chris, dude, you make all kinds of faces while you’re singing, and you’re really nothing special.” Yeah I know, I’m full of crap just like everyone else. My car is dead. And I’ve found strange freedom in its death. The thing was a money pit and was beginning to smell like something died ‘neath the hood. So I’ve said farewell to the beast and its 370,000 miles. I’ve decided to share with you my short list of celebrities whom I believe would smell bad were I to meet them in person.
4. Brittney Murphy
3. Michelle Branch
2. Joe Cocker
1 Stevie Nicks
This list may grow over time but mark my words, Stevie will always be #1. ALWAYS!
chris
8-25-05
There are some things that my male friends have always found attractive in girls that I just don't get. We went and saw a movie tonight and there was a preview for some new movie with this really hot girl beating the crap out of people. Running down dark allies shooting a gun and that type of thing. NOT HOT! I just don't get it. I know that so many guys are like "oh man...dude! Thats soo hot!" No. I find nothing attractive about a girl who could beat the crap out of me should she so choose. Another thing that most guys, especially musicians, find attractive is a girl playing guitar. This is less intense for me than a violent girl, but still not really attractive. Maybe I feel threatened by it, being a guitar player and all. I've fallen in love with quite a few records during this tour. The most recent addition to my collection is Josh Kelleys' "Almost Honest". The title track is epic and will be around for a long time. So he is my hero today, bumping Jason Mraz out of his 3 day stint. Lets see, I bought a book along with the Josh Kelley cd. "Me Talk Pretty One Day". So many people have told me to read it and so far its really good. We're back in the bay area now, playing in San Francisco tomorrow and then heading back down to orange county. This trip has been so so good, and the first of many. Im currently sitting at the kitchen table of the Nolf family in Fremont, ca. Its 3:36 am and I am anxious. I feel like playing right now. Whenever I feel this way I think "why can't I feel like this before shows?" Sometimes I do, but i'm usually worried. Worried that people aren't going to show up or not like it if they do. Or that i drank too much coffee or soda that day and my voice won't hold up, or that ill get done playing and notice my fly down. These are the types of things I think about before i play. But during the past couple weeks these thoughts haven't really entered my head. It's wonderful really. All I have thought about before playing is how much I love music and the friends i'm traveling with.
giddy-
chris
8-23-05
Seattle is beautiful. This has been my first time here and I absolutely love it! We played at a place called The Catwalk Club, which, while not in the best area, was still a lot of fun. Many of the venues we've played on this tour have been small, requiring our drummer to use softer sticks and play like a wuss. But not the catwalk. The girl who played after us, Kristina Speed, was excellent as well. Last night was 3 parts pizza, 2 parts white wine and 5 parts friends. All mixed in with ron burgundy, or course. Were currently leaving the city and headed to portland to play another show there, followed by a couple more in the bay area. Then, we have to race back to Orange County to go to the wedding of my good friends Josh and Elizabeth. Good folks. We all know those couples who should not be getting married. Those who upon learning of their engagement we dig down deep and pull out the fake smile and ambiguous words of encouragement for. Josh and Elizabeth are not that couple. They are perfect for each other. So i am honestly excited for them. I'm pretty sure I could do this touring thing for a long time. I really like it. I feel like this is the reason I have whatever amount of a.d.d. that I do. When I was a kid, there was this big trend with every doctor in America prescribing ritilan for any kid who showed even the slightest signs of add. I started taking it and stayed up for 3 days. My mom freaked out. She woke up at like 4 in the morning and I was vacuuming the living room. Ok, i made that last part up. But i really did stay up for like 3 days. Anyway, whatever it is in me that likes spontaneity and change has been realized while touring. Its like "why didn't i start doing this a long time ago?"
hell yes!
chris
8-21-05
Sundays are tired. They just are. I got a good night's sleep last night and i feel like i could go right back to bed. We played in Portland last night and then stayed with a friend of Moses there. Really cool guy named Ian. Portland is interesting. Its freeways are freaking crazy. Just a big ball of concrete and arrows. The show last night was...um...interesting? Kind of a weird vibe, im not gonna lie. We had fun though, and a few people came out to see us, which is always a great feeling. If you're ever in portland and you see the Red and Black Cafe, I highly recommend the White Oak Cider. Good stuff. So we woke up this morning and Ian took us to this really cool place called the Cup and Saucer for breakfast (well i suppose it was actually lunch). We're currently driving to Seattle, and I have once again decided to ramble on my laptop from the back of the van. The boys and I have had a lot of fun on this trip. Some nights a little too much fun. We have definitely partaken in the social standard of not having any social standards after a few drinks. Partaken? Partook? Part-taken? Whatever. Fat Tire has been a theme on this trip. And in an effort to consume less calories, on my part, Michelob Ultra, which is completely underwhelming after having had Fat Tire. I just got the new Jason Mraz and love it. I think the correct term to use is "badass". That guy is my hero. I also bought a record by a girl named Casey Chambers. Also great stuff. Well, I think thats about it for now.
contorted,
chris
8-18-05
Hello everyone! Im writing this from the luxurious and fanciful back seat of Moses Nolfs' 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan. Our little tour is going great so far. We've played really wide range of venues. Some of course have been better than others. Last night was at "Mission Pizza" in Fremont, Ca. Wow. Thats all i can really say. The owner would, im sure, tell you that he invented the music industry, as well as fuel injection. Yes, he was that guy. But, the great thing was that there were cup holders attached to the microphone stands, to hold the beer we had to drink just to stand the guy. But it was nice of him to let us play. San Louis Obispo was just all around great. I haven't had that much fun, musical and otherwise, in quite a while. We (Moses, Ty and myself) are headed at the moment to Ashland Oregon. I just finished watching "Wake Up Ron Burgundy" for the first time. This is the lost "Anchorman" movie. It was great. Even though my butt was asleep by the end of it. Just put "The Everglow" by Mae on my iPod and love it. Im sure people use words like "So" and "Amazing" to describe it. I won't do that. Its really good though. If you go to my myspace you can see a video or two that Tyrone has edited and put together of our travels so far. Its been great to see all the new faces at the shows, as well as some old friends. Its been just good to get away from my normal life and play every day. Moses and Ty rock my world. I really can't believe what good friends I have. Anyway, hope all of you are well and that we get to see you at a show sometime soon. Plush in September should be a lot of fun. That place makes you feel about 10 percent hipper just by walking in. So im definitely looking forward to those shows. Ok, take care of yourself!
chris
8-8-05
Wow. I think its been about a month since my last journal entry. A lot has happened! First of all, I, along with a certain special someone, attended the Chino Demolition Derby. Dude. That’s really all I can say. Lots of people who are able to smoke a cigarette while keeping their jaw closed. Lots of people who are their own grandpa. And of course lots of old cars being ruthlessly destroyed. It was great. The guy who won was sponsored by “Cox” communications. Pretty sweet. Lets see, I just got back from a great, but hot, week in northern California. Hot in more ways than one, if you know what I mean. I led worship at a camp for high school kids. Great people, and a great chance to relax. While there I finished reading a book called “Blue Like Jazz”. One of the best books I’ve ever read. There I go acting all intellectual, like I read a whole lot. I really don’t. But this book is amazing. Every Christian and non Christian in America should read. I’ve never read a book I related to so much. I’ve recently realized how tired of Christian nonsense I am. It permeates the church so thickly that it can be hard to distinguish some times. But it’s my personal decision not to care. I don’t get all bent out of shape over what the Muslims or the Hindus are saying. Then again, I’m not personally associated with either of those religions. Just about everything in life comes down to being honest with yourself. I think that is what “being true to yourself” is. As long as your doing what you know is right on a visceral level, things will be okay.
keep it real .
chris
7-8-05
Its amazing how one record can take you back to a certain place and time in your life. I just found "Over Blue City" by Skypark and am a freaking emotional wreck. Takes me back to being 18 or 19 and all the things that happened during that time. Its also amazing how different it sounds now that I know something about records and the way they're made. So, I'm planning a tour! During the second two weeks of August, some friends and I will be headed up the west coast, playing anywhere we can. So, if you have any friends in any of the cities we go to, please tell them to come out and bring wads of cash with them! All the dates should be posted within a couple weeks.
all right.
chris
6-21-05
Summer is wonderful. I love not setting an alarm at night. Not that my setting an alarm during another time of year means a whole lot. I don't get up anyway. So life is really good for me right now. Im in a position of making a living because of music, which is a real blessing. If you don't have the new colplay, you must go out and buy it. I loved it after one listen. The ugly mug was a lot of fun last friday, thanks to Andrew Steven! Im currently reading "Blue Like Jazz" and its awesome. One of the best books i've read in a long time. There i go sounding all intellectual and like i read a lot of books. I don't really. I have this huge stack of books i've been planning on reading for like a year. Most have been lent to me by one man, in an effort to "mentor" me. Im not really sure what that means, i guess i'm going to find out. So, my big picture thoughts for the day: If I don't try, I cant fail. There is the reason for most of my inactivity and laziness. But if I don't try I'll always be wondering... if things could have gone another way. I think that everyone has a peak in their life. I know some people who seem to have had their peak in high school. I don't think mine has occurred yet. At least I really hope not.
mmmhmmm.
chris
6-14-05
So, I went the other night to the house of blues to see one of my favorites play. Marc Broussard. I've mentioned him in many an excited journal entry. So, the opening act was a man named David Ryan Harris. Sexy, smooth and super hip jeans. Those jeans that cost $200 but are worth every penny. Anyway, after a couple tunes, Mr. Ryan Harris said "i found this guy in the parking lot with a guitar in his hand, so I thought I'd bring him up here and see if he can play". John Mayer walked on stage. This was at the house of blues. I think I said "holy shit" like 15 times out loud in a row. So we all rockedsteady. I have had so much fun playing at the last couple shows. This weekend was great. Friday with Molly Jenson, who wears her rockstarness with a comfortable familiarity and saturday with Ed Heartshorn of Kendall who tried to make out with me. Looking forward to this coming week and the shows therein. there is no happiness in the future. Its all right here, right now! I don't really know what that means but I somehow know its true.
please.
chris
5-28-05
I find it interesting that I spend a considerable amount of time thinking about how great the past was. Not like I have issues or anything, but quite often I think about past times with fondness because I have, for some reason or another, placed those memories in the "I had it all figured out and life was amazing and wonderful" category in my mind. The part I find interesting is that during those times which with fondness I recall, I was also thinking back to the past and recalling whatever memories I had in the aforementioned category at that time. When will I learn to just be alive and live in the moment and stop trying to find happiness and contentment in all the empty things around me? So just imagine that im in your office, lying on a couch, and you are saying things like "and how does that make you feel?"
hsdopiwha;xihdhfaop
chris
5-24-05
Deep down...
I have a burning desire to dance. To dance until I am completely covered in my own perspiration, encircled by friends and
loved ones shouting "go get it, you beast!" But whenever this (rare) opportunity presents itself, my body will not comply.
oh
chris
5-11-05
I feel like I am finally getting the concepts that everyone has been telling me my entire life. Concepts like; there are consequences with every action. The definition of insanity (see previous journal entry). Not sleeping is bad for you. Eating a balanced diet is good for you. String theory. Just kidding about that last one. Isn't it funny that I have heard these things all my life, but never really believed them until now. I guess I thought they were jokes or something. One of my favorite movies (right now) is "Waking Life". There is a scene in that movie in which some friends walking down a street come across an old man who has climbed up a phone poll. One of the guys laughs, making fun of the old man. His friend responds by saying "Hey, were all theory, no action. He's all action, no theory". Neither are good. Im definitely in the former camp. Last night I watched two movies. "Good Will Hunting" and "Pi". Both were great, for different reasons. Im like 10 years behind in my movie watching. Album you must buy: Amos Lee, self titled. This guy's voice is so attractive.
the livin' is easy .
chris
5-3-05
I am coming to life. I've never felt as secure as I do right now. Maybe its "graduation" or whatever, but something is happening to me. Its a good thing. I have had so many different personalities in my life, each one constructed by whoever I was around. But lately, I’ve just been myself. My metrosexual, skeptical, non-piano-proficient, overweight-in-my-head, sarcastic, philosophical, weak, strong, happy, sad self.
yes.
chris
4-19-05
Im really looking forward to this Thursday at vanguard. If you haven't heard of quiet mind, you will soon. Like one sentence ago. They're great. Things have been quite busy for me lately, as i'm finishing up college. Hence the sparse journal entries. But the worst is over now, and i'm gonna be playing and writing like a maniac this summer. Or I wont. One or the other. So thanks to those of you who support me in the million different ways that you do. Im really really ready and not ready to be done with school. Equal parts terror and liberation. Because life begins now, right? Im like, an adult, or whatever. But many friends are getting married, which is a beautiful thing. It does freak me out a bit, however. Because I cannot fathom doing that. This is probably the least interesting journal entry i've ever written. I'm reading over it and thinking "i wouldn't finish reading this if I were not myself". Sorry. I feel this obligation to write at least a substantial amount. I hate getting an email from an old friend and getting all excited and opening it and finding three vague sentences greet my eyes as my hopes go down in flames. So im filling up space. Because when I see that Jason Mraz has a new entry, I get excited and read it.
i love you.
chris
4-8-05
if you dont own Marc Broussard’s "Carencro" you need to go out and buy it right now. Its amazing. The song "rocksteady" is one of the best songs of all time. Ive listened to that song like fifty thousand times and am nowhere close to sick of it. I like freak out when i listen to it because its so good. I full on dance in my car. I cant dance to save my life. But for this song I DANCE (that last statement is to be read with an eastern European accent). People stare at me at red lights. but I dont care. I spent the last three hours watching t.v. at my parents house. They have cable. Its wonderful. As are you, because you came to my website. Three hours is a lot of time to waste. And it felt so good. There are few feelings quite like the one you get when you know you have a lot of work to do and you deliberately decide not to do it and just go to sleep or whatever. Not so great a feeling, however, is the one had when all that work is due the next day. yeah that feeling sucks. but right now...im saying screw it! ill wake up early or something ( i will not wake up early)
mmmm
chris
4-5-05
Staying up all night is one of those things that sounds great at 2:00. However, when 4:49 rolls around... no. I can remember being a kid and having this exact same experience. Ah, the days of yore... I teach kids. They make me think "man, I wish I could go back... have no responsibility etc..." and then I realize that the 56 year olds that i know are looking at me and thinking the exact same thing. I would like to thank Corey Witt for letting me borrow any guitar I like out of his unbelievably nice collection. Mine is in need of some repairs. Corey and I attended the orange county music awards this past weekend. I was nominated, but did not win. Its actually better that I didn't (im not just saying that because it kinda sucks not to have won... well, ok i am) because the whole event was a bit greasy. There were two hosts, a man and a woman, the latter of which spent most of the night with a plastic cup of mgd in her hand. Classy. when asked to "chug it" she did not disappoint. One of the winners said "f--- war, infinite love is the only truth". yeah.
whatever man
chris
3-30-05
Pretty women and rich men never hear the truth. At least that’s what Oprah said. to Donald Trump. Yep, I watched Oprah. The other night, my roommate and I watched "the bachelor". Two 23-year-old guys, sitting on a couch in the dark, saying things like "what did she just say?" Security. Budweiser just told me that if i drink their beer, ill have sex with a really hot girl in an elevator. Some pharmaceutical company just told me that if i take their medicine, one of the side effects I may experience is "death". Carson Daly's success is a total mystery to me. Not really good looking. NOT funny. Not gifted in the interviewing category. I don't get it.
hustling-
chris
3-29-05
currently in my trash can:
empty package of "stawberry fig newtons"
empty package of "ritz chips"
empty can of red bull
multiple empty starbucks cups.
im like, gonna die.
fat-
chris
3-21-05
recorded some tunes this weekend with paul dexter. amazing. this was both the fastest and easiest recording experience ive ever had. you can hear them at www.myspace.com/chriscox. thanks to jared atherton for helping out with the process as well. (*webmaster note- those'll be available for download here in the next few days.)
chris
3-19-05
going in to record demos tomorrow. well, I guess today, since it is the wee hours of the morning. im trying to finalize some musical issues right now, before recording, and im realizing that the best songs take the least time to write. ive been spending a lot of time on a couple of tunes and have come to the conclusion that: they’re just not that good. However, others come out in a day or an hour or ten minutes. i bought the hippest pair of jeans ive ever seen the other day. never spent that much money on an article of clothing in my life, but damn, theyre hott. it is not wise for me to live near an urban outfitters. its my moms birthday today (yesterday). I have a great family.
chris
3-16-05
i have such an amazing life. I make all of my money playing music. well, there’s some teaching in there too, but its still music. I am so privileged, and so ungrateful. I am an American capitalist deep down, and there are parts of that identity that I hate. There is always something more, always something better… but not really. I think that the journey is the destination. And most of the time, im glad to be on my journey. Im also usually worried about and placing my hope in the future. Like ill have something one day that I cant have right now. Therein lies the bullshit we all believe. All the happiness in the world is available right now, right here! Or maybe im just saying that in order to create the happiness that I so desperately want to exist. Maybe saying that is just another goal, another end which is somehow better than what I have now. Tristan prettyman is the girl you want to marry.
hello?
chris
3-15-05
from now on, everyone must refer to myspace as m'space. m' makes for a great joke regardless of the word it prefixes. m'burrito. m'friend. m'iced carmel macchiato.
chris
3-6-05
albums you should own:
chris cox: terror and craving
the normals: a place where you belong
sandra mccraken: gypsy flat road
marc broussard: carencro
daniel beddingfield: gotta get through this
john mayer: heavier things
caedmons call: forty acres
garden state soundtrack
jann arden: living under june
walking around santa monica last night, we came across a homeless man doing tricks with bubbles. they involved blowing smoke from a cigarette into the bubbles and... well yeah thats it. he had some pretty intricate moves going on. But, whenever a trick didn't work, he would curse and flip god off. hold his middle finger up to the sky. i guess in a way he has a right to be pissed. God governs the elements, which caused the demise of his poor bubble. I mean, seriously, god, what the hell?
new thought
pictures are great great things. They express those things that we at the time are thinking but do not say. They eliminate all of the games we play with each other and allow a glimpse into that reality we all exist in but never really talk about. pretty girls are so much more and less than pretty girls in pictures. if you don't get it, I cant tell you. Everyone loves the john mayer tune "your body is a wonderland", myself included. but really think about that title. say it out loud right now. your body is a wonderland. horrible and beautiful and cheezy and wonderful. god bless romance.
chris
3-3-05
i have spent so much of my life settling. settling for jobs, schools, grades, ability. i have this problem of getting really really motivated for like three days and getting all my ducks in a row, and making all kinds of commitments, which are never seen through. because when it comes time to bring the goods...well, im just not in the mood. So here i am in one of my motivated swings. Making commitments that i, statistically, wont keep. but, im an idealist. this time...ill keep them. this time will be different. My dad has always told me: "the definition of insanity is doing something the same way over and over, and expecting different results." If thats the case, then im freaking nuts!
help.
chris
3-1-05
soon...
i will be posting some new tunes (just guitar and voice) here on the site. Songwriting is one of those things that can drive you crazy. i always think that the most recent thing ive written is the greatest thing since sliced bread... for a while. The good ones stand the test of time. and my friends. every song ive written since my record came out has made me wish id waited to record, so that it could be included. my drummer says im fickle. hes right. oh, how 'bout this new website? Big thanks to corey witt for dognmoon creation (www.dognmoon.com) for the design. everything that guy does is great. he's a beast of burden (i have no idea what that means!) so anyway, those demos should be up within a couple of weeks.
chris
2-27-05
i think a time comes in everyone's life when a great realization is had. Adulthood does not exist. i know you have heard this type of thing before in cute little college singer-songwriter journals before. But this is where im at in life. Ive spent my whole life waiting for life to begin. Its here! Right now! This is totally liberating and totally terrifying all at once. im scheduled to play at something like 6 weddings this summer. almost all kids my age (some younger than me). What the hell is going on?!?!
chris
2-22-05
its raining. I want to curl up on the couch with my wife and watch garden state. where are you, wife? maybe some tea as well...
eventually-
chris
2-18-05
had a lot of fun last night at vanguard. Chris Garcia played drums with me, for the first time. That guy had so many hits/breaks/ feels memorized from just one quasi-rehearsal, it was amazing. My memory is not nearly up up to that level. Molly Jenson is the real thing. Music is becoming fun again for me. The kind of fun you have when your 15 with your first guitar and everything is amazing. I just love playing. college, relationships, money (the lack thereof) and life in general jade you and take the fun out of things, I didn't even realize that was gone until I got a taste of it again. Lately it seems like every time I play, that first excitement is back. Mostly thanks to you guys who come out and support me. Its an amazing thing.
peace
chris
2-10-05
hello everyone. streetlite is closing down! As you can see here on the site, my last show there will be on the 18 of this month. i hope everything is well for all of you. If any of you listen to Hugh Hewitt (am 870, 3-6 pm weekdays), he may be using my record as bumper music. He did so about a week ago, which was very cool. Even though it was talk radio, it was still a trip to hear my tunes like that. So, if he does play it again, feel free to call in and tell him how much you dig it! If you dig it, that is. If you don't dig it, keep your opinions to yourself! I just bought the new kelly clarkson, and its awesome! Go buy it! Not as awesome, however, is the 2003 FOX release "from justin to kelly". Yes, i have seen it. Not one redeeming factor in the whole thing. Well, thats about it for now. See you soon...
chris
1-17-05
Hey everyone. Welcome to the new site. Check back often, as we will be adding new stuff over the next few weeks. I had a great time out in huntington on saturday. Thanks to those of you who came out. Big thanks to Corey Witt and Beau(tiful) Jarvis for helping me out. Life is good. Southern california weather needs zoloft.
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bye for now
chris
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