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johnnyminardi: fueledbyramen: The ‘Bout Damn Time Tour is only...

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:35:24 -0800

fueledbyramen:

The ‘Bout Damn Time Tour is only 16 days away and This Providence are working on their setlist. They’ll be playing their latest album Who Are You Now? in its entirety along with some older songs. That’s where you come in - click HERE and vote for your favorite song from Our Worlds Divorce or This Providence.

Boo Yah! Grandma

Thank you Thomas Dutton for posting this on Forgivedurden.com

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:19:14 -0800

Thank you Thomas Dutton for posting this on Forgivedurden.com

Photos. Life. Smile.

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:33:26 -0800

I walked around my yard for 10 minutes today. It was beautiful. Today I needed to be reminded not to take for granted the little things in life. As tough and rough as this world is… don’t forget to see the beauty in the simple things. The grass beneath your feet, the sun on your face, the shadow you cast, the smell of a flower, the smell of the air. Look at the world around you, and if you can open your eyes, ears, or nose…. you can find something to be grateful for.

fueledbyramen: This Providence: Home Videos 1 The band visits...

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:20:09 -0800

fueledbyramen:

This Providence: Home Videos 1

The band visits the Tears Of Joy Hot Sauce Shop in Austin, Texas to sample some liquid fire.

fueledbyramen: from Andy Horst of This Providence: I’ve...

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:10:01 -0800

fueledbyramen:

from Andy Horst of This Providence:

I’ve probably spent about 4 or 5 hours just playing drums today. I feel like I am in high school again! I used to come home nearly everyday after school and just play drums for 3 hours. I was in such better shape back then. I’ve been going through the This Providence discography trying to remember them, and trying to remember how to play all of our songs. There’s a lot of songs that I completely forgot about, and completely forgot how to play. Haha. We will be putting up an online poll where you can vote for the songs you most want to hear from each of our records very soon!

I’m curious to see what you guys have to say. On that note…

Puppies or kitties?

I’m an idiot… haha

Thank you KBKS - KISS 106.1 Seattle. So awesome.

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:55:58 -0800

Thank you KBKS - KISS 106.1 Seattle. So awesome.

I want to jump in sleeping bags with my friends. (from...

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:09:36 -0800

I want to jump in sleeping bags with my friends.

(from ffffound)

Had my iPod on shuffle while cleaning my bathroom today…...

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:21:21 -0800

Had my iPod on shuffle while cleaning my bathroom today… realized this band and song is awesome.

MARGOT & THE NUCLEAR SO AND SO’S - QUIET AS A MOUSE

fbrstreetteam: If you sign up for the ‘Bout Damn Time Tour...

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:53:11 -0800

fbrstreetteam:

If you sign up for the ‘Bout Damn Time Tour Mission on the FBR Street Team Site, you’ll get to help hang up these posters around town and at the shows. New postcards are also coming for you to pass out!

Sign up for the mission or email erick@fueledbyramen.com if you have any question!

fueledbyramen: from Andy Horst of This Providence: I’m in a...

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:10:57 -0800

fueledbyramen:

from Andy Horst of This Providence:

I’m in a contemplative mood. I think aside from getting to be around the people I love, (and of course my puppy) my favorite part about being home is the little amount of time I get to myself. Touring constantly wears on you as a person, especially when you can’t find any time to reflect on who you are and where you are. On tour you’re always with people and there’s almost always something exciting going on. So it’s always good to get home, and find an hour to sit and do nothing but think. And then maybe read a book.

When we were writing our last record we spent a lot of time reflecting, and a lot of time questioning ourselves. Hence the title, Who Are You Now? And it’s awesome to see how much more poised and at least how much more comfortable we are in life as we write more music. I can’t wait to see what else we will come up with.

I’m working on a lot of projects right now. I’m writing some music with 2 of my best friends and opportunity willing, we’ll have something to show you within the next few months. I’m still planning on setting up a little online photo gallery/store if anyone is interested in getting some prints. I’m still sorting through my tens of thousands of photos on my hard drives and seeing what’s worth throwing up there, as well as planning some trips to just take more photos. And also playing out the ideas of another small photojournalism project. I’ll let you know as soon as I know.. Haha.

I wanna see some more of your guys’ art as well. We got some incredible pieces from some of you on the Let’s Make a Mess tour. And I’ve still got them all. Let’s see your creative side on the ‘Bout Damn Time tour!

See you soon!

~Andy

fueledbyramen: This Providence - Dino Initiative Tour 8 At the...

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:03:46 -0800

fueledbyramen:

This Providence - Dino Initiative Tour 8

At the final show on The Dino Initiative Tour in San Francisco, This Providence performs ‘This Is The Real Thing’ and Dan shares a story about how he sprained his ankle.

At least I am excited!

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:28:53 -0800

At least I am excited!

fueledbyramen: After getting a new trailer, This Providence...

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:39:43 -0800

fueledbyramen:

After getting a new trailer, This Providence stops by a sorority for some Mexican food and an acoustic set.

one of the weirdest weeks of my life. I’m so happy to be home… out of the snow… out of winter. :) Washington = Bliss

fueledbyramen: from Andy Horst of This Providence: I was only...

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:21:23 -0800

fueledbyramen:

from Andy Horst of This Providence:

I was only about 2 hours away from home. I was driving and needed take a potty break. Now it would be most inconvenient to actually stop at a gas station, find parking, wait for people to shop etc…. so as we usually do, I just pulled over on the shoulder of the off ramp and proceeded to relieve myself. Right when I was finishing I heard a very UNfamiliar voice say something to me. I looked over my shoulder and as I was shaking the drips I realized there was a cop standing right behind me. After a few empty threats to take me in and put a indecent exposure charge on my record, he let me go with the advice to “make better decisions next time.” How about you just let me pee and go catch some bank robbers and drug dealers. Anyways, we made it home to the gorgeous greens, the crisp air, and beautiful Washington sky. I couldn’t be happier than to be here.

IN OTHER NEWS!

It’s ‘Bout Damn Time we did a headlining tour!

That’s right! Finally, you will get to see This Providence in all their glory, playing a longer set, having more fun that ever, and just being awesome! Hahaha. (well, hopefully awesome) We are stoked to announce today that we will be doing our first ever headliner with some great bands: The Audition, Anarbor, The Bigger Lights, and Artist Vs. Poet (on select dates).

I’ve heard more and more people just asking us and bugging us this year to do a headliner. It’s long overdue, but we are stoked to finally get to do this. A few things you may want to know. We will be playing Who Are You Now? in its entirety within our set. We are going to make a list of old songs that we can play and will have someone go down the line before the show so you can vote. So we will have a varied set list every night. We will be doing a meet-and-greet for the fist 20 people in line at each show where we will be playing a couple acoustic songs and even a new unreleased song that you’ll only be able to hear at the meet and greet.

We have the best fans in the world. It doesn’t matter what tour, when we play on the bill, how far away we are… you know who you are! You’re the ones who are always first in line and always at the front of the barricade singing every word to every song and even when no one else at the show really cares for us, you guys make it worth it. So we are stoked to finally have a tour for you!

See you soon!

~Andy

"I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live..."

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:44:07 -0800

“I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live up to what light I have.”

- Abraham Lincoln via my Honest Tea bottle :)

Am so stoked to be home and back to my record player. While I...

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:09:07 -0800

Am so stoked to be home and back to my record player. While I was on tour I found a copy of Descendents “Somery” on vinyl. This song was one of my favorite songs since I was a kid. It makes me want to go break windows, spray paint everything, blow stuff up, and skateboard. I miss being juvenile!

fueledbyramen: This Providence will be headlining The ‘Bout...

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:13:22 -0800

fueledbyramen:

This Providence will be headlining The ‘Bout Damn Time Tour with The Audition, Anarbor, The Bigger Lights and Artist Vs. Poet on select dates. Tickets will be on sale soon - click HERE to get yours!

3.25 Hawthorne Theater - Portland, OR
3.26 The Boardwalk - Orangevale, CA
3.27 Saratoga Rec Center - Saratoga, CA
3.29 Chain Reaction - Anaheim, CA
3.30 Soma - San Diego, CA
3.31 The Clubhouse - Tempe, AZ
4.02 White Rabbit - San Antonio, TX
4.03 The Channel - Houston, TX
4.05 The Backbooth - Orlando, FL
4.06 Orpheum - Tampa, FL
4.07 The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
4.08 Rocketown - Nashville, TN
4.09 The Casbah - Charlotte, NC
4.10 Club Relevant - Virginia Beach, VA
4.11 The Ottobar - Baltimore, MD
4.12 First Unitarian Church - Philadelphia, PA
4.13 The Middle East - Cambridge, MA
4.15 Webster Underground - Hartford, CT
4.16 School Of Rock - South Hackensack, NJ
4.17 Altar Bar - Pittsburgh, PA
4.18 The Mod Club - Toronto, ON
4.20 Musica - Akron, OH
4.21 iLounge - Pontiac, MI
4.22 The Mixtape Cafe - Grand Rapids, MI
4.23 Clearwater Theater - West Dundee, IL
4.24 The Rave Bar - Milwaukee, WI
4.25 Triple Rock - Minneapolis, MN
4.27 Marquis Theatre - Denver, CO
4.28 Murray Theatre - Salt Lake City, UT

fueledbyramen: Check back tomorrow afternoon for some big news...

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:01:17 -0800

fueledbyramen:

Check back tomorrow afternoon for some big news from This Providence - it’s ‘bout damn time!

fueledbyramen: This Providence have some big news. Stay tuned...

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:48:53 -0800

fueledbyramen:

This Providence have some big news. Stay tuned to find out what it is!

HMM HMMMM

Valentines Day

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:07:07 -0800

MY NOTE: as you may guess, I like to take the magic out of almost everything. Thought this article was interesting though.

From Mark Driscoll : Preaching Pastor at Mars Hill Church

Valentine’s Day is often loved by women and loathed by men, who drop their cash on flowers, jewelry, candy, and cards. Perhaps comic Jay Leno expressed the male dilemma about Valentine’s Day best in one of his monologues: “Today is Valentine’s Day—or, as men like to call it, Extortion Day!” Conversely, the hopelessly romantic at heart enjoy the opportunity that Valentine’s Day affords for thoughtful romance and unbridled passion. Whether you love or hate Valentine’s Day, the fact is that it has evolved into an enormous holiday. The question remains, however, who is Valentine and how did he come to be associated with everything from the color red to some secret known only by a woman named Victoria?

Who Was Valentine? While the details of his life are sketchy at best, Valentine was allegedly a Christian who was canonized by the Catholic Church as a saint. His name was common and is derived from the Latin word valens, meaning strong and powerful. One legend claims that Emperor Claudius II (or Claudius the Goth) outlawed marriage because he decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families and he wanted to bolster the strength of his military. But a priest named Valentine secretly performed marriages, thereby defending romance and love. Another legend claims that just prior to being beheaded, Valentine prayed over the daughter of his jailer. This led to the curing of her blindness and the conversion of her entire family, including her father, though he still put Valentine to death toward the end of the third century. Further contributing to all of the confusion is the fact that there may have been as many as three Christians named Valentine who were all martyred, thereby making it seemingly impossible to know which stories are true and to which men they apply.

Legends and Feasts Although the celebration of the life of Saint Valentine was not initially met with much fanfare, he eventually grew in popularity for a very practical reason. Around AD 498, Pope Gelasius chose February 14 as the day for commemorating Valentine’s life because that was the day he reportedly died as a Christian martyr around AD 270. That day proved to be serendipitous, as the medieval legend emerged that birds select their mates on February 14, thereby associating the day with romance and love. Also, Saint Valentine’s Day fell the day before the Hefner-esque Roman fertility feast of Lupercalia on February 15. Lupercalia was a drunken, naked crazy-fest not unlike modern-day Mardi Gras celebrations. Lupercalia was dedicated to the god of partying, Faunus, and was marked by the usual frat-boy nonsense of naked guys running through the streets while crowds danced and drank heavily, and young singles enjoyed “hooking up.” Once Saint Valentine became connected with the debauchery of Lupercalia, his Christian influence on the holiday quickly waned; the two holidays essentially merged and the spirit of Lupercalia remained but was renamed Valentine’s Day. At this point, Valentine’s Day quickly grew in popularity. Its association with the color red may stem from the fact that the color red was chosen to commemorate the death of Valentine who died the bloody death of a martyr. Also, the association with the chubby, winged pseudo-angel Cupid, who is the mythical son of the Roman goddess of love, Venus, is a Lupercalia leftover from pagan mythology.

Be My Valentine Perhaps the most common present-day tradition associated with Valentine’s Day is the giving of valentine cards. No one is certain how this tradition began. One legend reports that Valentine actually sent the first valentine. The story goes that while in prison awaiting his execution, he wrote a love letter to a woman and signed it, “From your Valentine.” Apparently the expression stuck and remains perennially popular. By the Middle Ages, Valentine’s Day was widely celebrated. The first Valentine’s Day card was reportedly a poem sent by Charles, the Duke of Orleans, to his wife in 1415 while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London following his capture at the Battle of Agincourt. That card remains on display at the British Museum in London to this day. By 1450, to be someone’s valentine was synonymous with being his or her sweetheart. By 1533, a valentine was synonymous with a piece of paper folded as a romantic card. By 1610, valentine gifts were also commonly given to sweethearts. By the mid-1700s, Valentine’s Day grew in popularity throughout Great Britain, and around that time Americans also began exchanging handmade valentine cards. By the 1840s, the commercial greeting card companies began mass-producing valentines marked by such girlie adornments as lace and ribbon. Today, an estimated one billion valentine cards are sent each year, making Valentine’s Day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year, following Christmas. Sadly, the holiday in his name completely ignores our Christian brother Valentine. As a pastor, he likely would have been mortified at much of what is done in the name of love to commemorate the day his head was chopped off because of his love for Jesus.