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NEWS - UPDATE - 11/9/09
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***SCHUBAS - DEC 5!!
That's right folks, we'll be playing another show at our favorite venue in Chicago, Schubas, on Saturday, Dec. 5! Get your tickets early!
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New Absentstar Online Merch Store!
We've created a new online merch store and stocked it with varieties of new Absentstar t-shirts for you to peruse. We've got wide aisles and a friendly staff, so stop on in and see what's new today!
Blogs
The Canadian Blog, eh?
Heath discusses an Absentstar trip to Canada, and the vast differences in the was our countries regulate the borders. Also, dirty laundry.
The Worst Flight Ever blog...
Heath discusses the worst experience he has ever had during a recent trip, as well as what goes into providing nice amenities in a modern airport. Music provided by the dishwasher that is doing a load right now..
The time Gavin Degraw played tamborine in Absentstar....
Heath discusses a recent concert in which multi-platinum artist Gavin Degraw was mistaken for Absentstar. Both Gavin and Absentstar had a good laugh about the mix-up backstage over a veggie tray and some cookies. (Footage available on Youtube!) Soundtrack provided by the meowing of a hungry alley cat.....
The Tale of the Walko Bell...
Heath discusses how to skirt the rules and traditions of having a car when going to the drive thru....
Back in St Louis...Oh what a night!!
Heath discusses bar food fit for a king, and what it feels like to be attacked like Ringo in 1963.
Summerfest..Tales of Hot Dogs and Tornado Warnings...
Heath discusses his Dad's secret recipe for grilling the perfect hot dog, how to survive a tornado touchdown, and why those two things can add up to the perfect concert experience. Soundtrack provided by John Phillip Souza. Happy 4th!!
A help-blog for the soggy Hoosier heartland.....
Heath discusses the June 2008 flood, and being in the middle of the evacuation....and what you can do to help the affected families. No soundtrack this time, the power was out, so he just whistled while he worked...
3EB Spring Tour pt. 3 – We Put the Rhythm in Algorithm
Heath discusses way people should always use the magic word, and one of the reasons he opted not to play collegiate sports, other than the fact he had no talent. Soundtrack provided by ESPN Radio.
3EB Spring Tour pt. 2 – Hip-Hop Care Bears and Pre-show Rituals
Heath discusses all the factors that go into a proper pre-show ritual, as well as a mash-up concept for the 1980's icon Care Bears and current hip hop music. Soundtrack provided by T-Pain's brilliant Epiphany album. Enjoy!
3EB Spring Tour pt. 1 - New Jersey Vampires and Tight Security!
Heath discusses the the real life setting of a Quentin Tarantino horror film, and the things that the security force from the G8 summit do on their off days. Soundtrack provided by the song Long Time by the Roots!