echo update from the faithful dotcom.

as i'm too tired to write until i have some coffee (the chest is burning again. dammit!) i will show you what mikey wrote...i have my fantastic fotos uploading as we speak, and i'll tell you all, as soon as i have my caffeine fix...11/04/06:

It's been a long, hard 2 weeks. I'm writing this blog on fumes, but I always like to write while the emotion in me is still running high. Last night was the CMJ party at Studio B.

We were unable to check into our hotel until 2:00, so we walked around the block and were able to catch the noon show of "Borat" at the Chelsea West. The movie was very therapeutic. Since rehearsal on Thursday night, I think we all felt very tense. Personally, I have not felt that nervous or tight since out first NYC gig almost 6 years ago. The movie was so hysterical though, that it helped relieve some of the tension. Afterwards, we checked into our hotel, got ready and headed off to Brooklyn.

As predicted, the early set time of 6:45 drew a little crowd, mostly comprised of the echo station faithful. Those faithful were loud enough to make us think the place was full though. As always, you guys are the best. We love you and thank you. We couldn't see shit on stage. The light show was awesome but blinding and the smoke machine made it impossible to see more then a few feet. We kind of like it like that. The intense rehearsal schedule paid off. We played great. The set was very tight and we played with the intensity that we're known for.

After our set was over, we met Marc Spitz, author of Too Much, Too Late. Marc was a totally awesome guy who took the time to chat with us, praised our performance and continued to express his pleasure with our version of Let's Go Steady Debbie." One of the most memorable things from this night was his line, "This is not it for you guys." To hear that from someone of his stature was very gratifying and exciting. He also gave us some insight on what will be happening as far as promoting us in regards to the CD release.

Afterward, Andy and I were backstage and we ran into Jason Gordon from Productshop NYC. He also praised our performance and gave us encouraging news on what's going to happen with our CD when they release it. Jason was also a cool cat. We're hoping we'll have the chance to continue working with him and his company.

The plan was to release the CD that night. Unfortunately, production problems made that impossible. They should be done within the next few weeks. Most of last night is still sinking into our heads, so I do not want to go into specific details of what was discussed. All I can say is that the end result of this gig was highly positive and left the future of echo station looking bright. Hopefully we can keep that light burning. We will see what the future holds for us.

I haven't seen or talked to the guys since we left each other this morning, so I'm not sure what they're feeling. For me, I feel a little bummed out right now. For the last two weeks, we've spent almost every day together. While it's been hectic and tiring, it also made the tight bond between us even tighter. Yesterday, we all got a taste of what life could be like if we made it. On Monday, we all go back to our day jobs and have to stare the uncertainty of what will come from this contest straight in the face. Our lives are great in either case. We have lots to be greatfull for. I will say though that we just had a sip of the sweetest wine ... and we're all still very thirsty.

-Mike

PS: Live show footage to be posted as soon as Andy can fix that fucked up camera of his.