http://www.cbwebdesign.com/piebald/blog/index.php en chris@cbwebdesign.com Copyright 2009 2009-07-02T23:15:04 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.cbwebdesign.com/piebald/blog/index.php?p=358&c=1 2009-03-18T19:48:28 travis (mailto:info@cbwebdesign.com) General 358@http://www.cbwebdesign.com/piebald/blog/index.php Hello friends, It has been a ear since the last piebald shows and I didn't expect to write, but our friend, Maura, passed away a few nights ago. There are no words that I can write here to bring her back or take away the ... It has been a ear since the last piebald shows and I didn't expect to write, but our friend, Maura, passed away a few nights ago. There are no words that I can write here to bring her back or take away the pain of those that miss her. But we felt like something needed to be said at this time of loss. Maura was always smiling, and it was contagious. Positive, happy, and bubbly; it was impossible for me to not be infected by her positive energies when I'd see her at our shows, in and around the city of Boston, and anywhere else our paths happened to cross. Maura was the type of person for whom we made music. She will be truly missed. Please keep her and her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers. We in piebald love you and miss you, Maura. You affected all you met with your wonderful energy. Our time here is brief. Sometimes, sadly, briefer than expected. Love the people around you. Hug your friends, families and neighbors. We could all stand to be a bit more like Maura...
Love,
The gents of Piebald:
Travis, Luke, Aaron, and Andrew ]]> http://www.cbwebdesign.com/piebald/blog/index.php?p=357&c=1 2008-05-01T19:46:16 travis (mailto:info@cbwebdesign.com) General 357@http://www.cbwebdesign.com/piebald/blog/index.php Hello, About a week and a half has past since the last shows of our band. It has always been strange to me how some events that seem so distant on a calendar arrive so quickly and sweep right by. So there you have ... About a week and a half has past since the last shows of our band. It has always been strange to me how some events that seem so distant on a calendar arrive so quickly and sweep right by. So there you have it. The end of an era. And what a beautiful era it was. Thanks again for the encouragement, love, and support over the 15-ish years of the 'balds existence. It is hard to say goodbye to something that has been part of half of my life, but all of us knew it was the time to put it to rest. We love what we have created, those who have enjoyed and helped in its creation, and each other. Our friends, the Weiss's, have put up some great photos of the last shows (as well as many years prior) on their blog at day19.com. check them out and celebrate the final moments of the 'bald. We are all involved in new projects and other ventures so please explore those also. Here are the ones i could think of: Luke has been shredding the drums with his fiance, Karen, in their band called Barnicle (www.mysapce.com/barnicle). Andy has been cooking up lots of tasty dishes at The Blue Room (www.theblueroom.net). Aaron has been converting diesels to run on waste vegetable oil as well as making some beautiful custom furniture (www.angelcitymotorworks.com and www.greasenotgas.com). And I have started my own musical outfit called The Was (www.myspace.com/thewasrules) as well as joining my friends, The Duke Spirit, as the keys player on some of their more recent US shows (www.dukespirit.com). Thanks again for all the wonderful memories. The last shows were a party and a celebration rather than a funeral. That is what the 'bald has always been about and that is the way we hope to be remembered.
Love on!
Travis and Luke and Andrew and Aaron
a.k.a Piebald
]]> http://www.cbwebdesign.com/piebald/blog/index.php?p=356&c=1 2008-04-15T17:39:38 travis (mailto:info@cbwebdesign.com) General 356@http://www.cbwebdesign.com/piebald/blog/index.php hello friends, all the kids at camp 'bald have been practicing up a storm for the grand finale this weekend. i think there is just short of fifty different tunes that we will be playing during the last 3 shows. you will laugh, you will cry, you will dance! and we ... all the kids at camp 'bald have been practicing up a storm for the grand finale this weekend. i think there is just short of fifty different tunes that we will be playing during the last 3 shows. you will laugh, you will cry, you will dance! and we will too! ahhh, the almost fifteen year stint is coming to an end this weekend. we will miss all of you. i haven't made a post in quite some time, but i, like the rest of the 'bald have been busy with new life and new creations. somehow it didn't seem right to post until now. now we are all 'bald all the time and its our last chance to be so.
i have been staying at luke and karen's place in brighton taking in what seems to be the sights and sounds of a past life. i have been riding the t and going to mr. music daily. it is the birthing and stomping ground of many years of our existence. i have had so many good times there and continue to do so. and now i am in andover, with a full stomach, after mom's homemade dinner. i took the commuter rail out of north station, which was cluttered with canadians in canadiens shirts. i got off at ballardvale and walked the tracks to my 'rents house. today has been a good day. and its not even over yet.
so this bulletin is to say thank you to anyone who has come to see us play or helped us over the years. it has been a pleasurable experience to say the least. we have had ups and downs, but i wouldn't change a thing. life is good. piebald is great. thanks for everything. see you this weekend. all hugs, only hugs. we love you!
travis]]> http://www.cbwebdesign.com/piebald/blog/index.php?p=355&c=1 2008-04-02T12:39:44 luke (mailto:info@cbwebdesign.com) General 355@http://www.cbwebdesign.com/piebald/blog/index.php In case you haven't heard yet...we're organizing a karaoke set at our final shows that will include participants from the crowd. It's gonna rule! We're having people send in youtube audtion tapes to be a part of it. Click here for all the details: BAMPF! We've gotten some great video auditions ...

In case you haven't heard yet...we're organizing a karaoke set at our final shows that will include participants from the crowd. It's gonna rule! We're having people send in youtube audtion tapes to be a part of it.

Click here for all the details: BAMPF!

We've gotten some great video auditions so far but there's still a chance to be a part of it. The video auditions dont have to be crazy professional or anything...film them on your cell phone if need be. We'll be selecting all the performs on April 10th so you still have time.

Cheers,
-Piebald]]> http://www.cbwebdesign.com/piebald/blog/index.php?p=354&c=1 2007-12-22T18:26:04 travis (mailto:info@cbwebdesign.com) General 354@http://www.cbwebdesign.com/piebald/blog/index.php Happy Holidays... this is usually the time of year when piebald all collects ourselves back in massachusetts and plays an annual christmas show. sadly, this year it aint happening. but we do wish you all a happy, healthy and wealthy new year. the ... this is usually the time of year when piebald all collects ourselves back in massachusetts and plays an annual christmas show. sadly, this year it aint happening. but we do wish you all a happy, healthy and wealthy new year. the final PIEBALD shows will be in the spring of 2008. one of them has been posted already. new york and boston are definite stops. we will see what we can make happen otherwise. get ready for some springsteen-style 3 hour sets for those shows. ha. and i know that we have sald and written this so many times but, thanks for the love and support that you have given the 'bald over the span of our time here on earth. it has been much appreciated. happy holidays.
travis ]]> http://www.cbwebdesign.com/piebald/blog/index.php?p=353&c=1 2007-09-07T10:36:56 travis (mailto:info@cbwebdesign.com) General 353@http://www.cbwebdesign.com/piebald/blog/index.php hello friends, the countdown has almost reached the end. and so many things have happened in the past three weeks. its been a great tour with fantastic bands who are now fantastic friends. we have had some great camping trips. we had ... the countdown has almost reached the end. and so many things have happened in the past three weeks. its been a great tour with fantastic bands who are now fantastic friends. we have had some great camping trips. we had to trade an andy for a jim (andy is working hard at the blue room in boston). and above everything else...we played some amazing shows. what a great three weeks ive had. and now...today...we have reached the final official show in englewood colorado. were going to make this a really good one. and i said official show because aaron and i and many guests will be playing in lehi utah on the following day at the festival where the format and limbeck will also be performing. sadly, we didnt even know we were to be playing that show until a few days ago, so luke and jim will already be on their way home, but aaron and i will do what we can to entertain.
so thank you for all your years of service and support and thanks for making the last many years of our lives exciting and rewarding. and like i said earlier, there will probably be a or some final show(s) to really cap it all off, but as of yet, no word on when or where. lets celebrate the past and get ready for the future. a really really really big hug from the 'bald to you. take care.
travis ]]> http://www.cbwebdesign.com/piebald/blog/index.php?p=352&c=1 2007-08-25T11:37:47 travis (mailto:info@cbwebdesign.com) General 352@http://www.cbwebdesign.com/piebald/blog/index.php hello peeps, so far the tour has been great fun. we have been playing our hearts out as the countdown continues. great bands, great comraderie, and great musicianship. its nice to go out on this note. thanks for all of your wonderful ... so far the tour has been great fun. we have been playing our hearts out as the countdown continues. great bands, great comraderie, and great musicianship. its nice to go out on this note. thanks for all of your wonderful and heartbreaking comments. i have been brought to tears a few times in the past week from the things that people have been doing for us and the messages we have been getting. sorry to any and all fans that will not get to see us before we hang in the towel. this is just the right time for us to move on to new chapters in our lives. so, if you live in any of the cities were hitting up or you are a very motivated fan, come out...dance...move around...laugh...and rage with us one more time. see you on the road. peace out.
the 'bald]]> http://www.cbwebdesign.com/piebald/blog/index.php?p=351&c=1 2007-08-19T13:38:55 travis (mailto:info@cbwebdesign.com) General 351@http://www.cbwebdesign.com/piebald/blog/index.php Ladies and Gentleman, 8-19-07 ...
Friends, friends, friends…we have not posted anything anywhere in quite some time and our word on the street is that this is our last tour. All the preceding words are true and we have decided to put Piebald to rest. The past fifteen years or so have been nothing short of extremely incredible. We have met lots of people, been to lots of places and experienced a whole lot of life. In 1994 we started making music, screenprinting our own seven inch covers and borrowing our parents cars to get to shows. Since then, we have traveled the globe, released many records, and played thousands of shows; pedaling the righteous name of piebald to all whose paths we crossed. In celebration of the many years of good times and incredible accomplishments, we have decided to dedicate this tour to us; Piebald. Thanks to all who have helped in any and every way…families, friends, girlfriends, vans, bands, fans, promoters, labels, booking agent, lawyer, clubs, engineers, producers, and those who we forgot to mention. Now, this is not a teary eyed time, people. This is a time of new beginnings, positive vibes, and a congratulatory nod to the past. There has been talk of a few shows to give the band an official sendoff, but as of yet, those shows are not booked and unknown. Thanks for all the undying support. We love you.

Sincerely,

Piebald

Luke, Andrew, Aaron, and Travis

]]> http://www.cbwebdesign.com/piebald/blog/index.php?p=350&c=1 2007-06-19T10:48:48 travis (mailto:info@cbwebdesign.com) General 350@http://www.cbwebdesign.com/piebald/blog/index.php hello, i am here to apologize for missing the show last night at the rock and roll hotel in dc. we rarely miss shows, but van problems yesterday caused us to not make it. we have been having problems all tour but still have ... i am here to apologize for missing the show last night at the rock and roll hotel in dc. we rarely miss shows, but van problems yesterday caused us to not make it. we have been having problems all tour but still have managed a way to make it to every show but yesterday. however, here is the good news...we will be back with the format sometime in august. we are playing the 930 club, so all you dc cats come out for that one. thanks for understanding. you all rule. next stop: THE BIG APPLE. take it easy.
travis]]> http://www.cbwebdesign.com/piebald/blog/index.php?p=349&c=1 2007-06-03T13:44:33 travis (mailto:info@cbwebdesign.com) General 349@http://www.cbwebdesign.com/piebald/blog/index.php we started a tour about a week ago. our old friends mewithoutyou, and new friends the snake the cross and the crown and the manchester orchestra. a thoroughly enjoyable lineup. im happy to be here. im sitting at a computer at a days inn in folsom, ... travis]]>