American Standard is comprised of two cantankerous old rock 'n' roll bastards who are "real deal" veterans of this notorious business, namely 47-year-old Brynn Arens, guitars, and 54-year-old Brad Sinsel, lead vocals, legend at the mic for TKO, the biggest stadium rock band that never were.
These two consummate tunesmiths have written songs together as they always have regardless of trend, fashion or age. "The real deal, you ask? Fucking right!" as Brad sez. "When Brynn hits you across the face with his guitar, you won't even know how old YOU are! (laughs)."
"We kind of consider ourselves 'alternative,'" adds Brynn. "As in there is only one alternative to getting older…. basically, we will keep on rockin' if that's OK with you (laughs). I like to think of myself as a 1958 Les Paul. Every year it keeps on sounding just a little bit better."
"Like a fine Merlot," adds Sinsel as he pours himself a glass. "This not a reunion gig; this is not a game show. Like I say, this is the real deal. I have lived every word I sing and I fucking mean it."
The new classic rock? Maybe. Old or young, American Standard means business. They may joke around regarding their age, but when I watched as they performed it was no joke. Loud? Um, yeah - my eyes couldn't believe my ears. They sounded great and I mean really fucking great. I was proud to be at this very private performance. It's very cool to see that a certain old school rock 'n' roll fire can still burn this hot and brightly…
Martin Popoff.
I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4 ....
If you're around on Thursday, December 10th, we are playing a FREE show at Mario's Keller Bar. I don't know if you've been there, but it's a very cool place. It's a comfortable space, the room sounds great and they have a stellar beer selection.
Also, we will be playing ALL NIGHT! We'll play some funky, bluesy, and soulful music. We'll project live video onto a 9 ft screen. We'll play some older material that hasn't been heard in awhile, as well as some brand new songs that've never been heard. All bets are off!! We'd love it if you'd come down and listen/party with us!
Thanks for supporting our Troops! I appreciate it and I know our Troops appreciate it. Please keep those affected by the tragedy in Fort Hood, TX in your thoughts and prayers.
If you would like to help us thank those still serving overseas and help those coming home wounded, please stop by the profile, read the latest blog and do what you can.
We are debuting a project called Sonic Transformations. Every month or so we will present a new audio-visual performance based on a different theme/story. We will be collaborating with artists and other creative musicians along the way so let us know if you have something you'd want to bring into this project.
The first in the series is called "AN OBJECT TO CRAVE". Live music and visuals based on a short story about life, love, loss, fantasy, obsession and death.
Another group of mine, The Magnetrons, which plays an exciting and innovative Livetronica set (i.e. STS9, Disco Biscuits, The Histronic) will also be playing. It will be a musical adventure, and we hope that you can come participate :)
Here's the info:
Blood Root Mother - "An Object to Crave" w/ The Magnetrons & Thought Thieves Friday, October 16th Station 4 201 E 4th St St Paul, MN 55101 9pm / $5 / 18+
Just dropping by to say Hi and see what you’re up to and how you are doing.
As always, wishing you well. Stay positive, productive & purpose driven.
Peace
Michael
Hey! Thank you for supporting my music. Check out my web site at www.vanessathompson.net and my music videos at www.youtube.com. One of my youtube videos is below for you to hear. If you like it, feel free to put it on your page and share it with your friends. There are also some banners on my page if you want to use them on your page. If you have Facebook, please add me. Some are putting me in their top friends. The support is really appreciated. Hope you liked the cover on Hollywood Celebrity Magazine. If you like my music, please add it to your play list for others to hear. Thank you :)
My new music video to my song "Heartbreakin Game" should be coming out in the near future. There is also a fanpop page for me that has been set up. If you get a chance visit it at http://lnk.ms/0zvbC . You can also sign up to follow me on twitter at www.twitter.com/vanessathompson :)
I just wanted to stop by to say hello and give you a little update on what Blood Root Mother is up to! We will be recording an EP of new music in August, and we recently finished recording a live DVD. The DVD is currently unreleased and I actually just saw it for the first time a few days ago. It features the last two performances with Tony Ellis still alive, and some footage from the tribute show we played on the night of his funeral.
There are some cool covers, as well as some NEW music that will be on our upcoming EP. We're very excited about the new music and we'd like to share a sneak peak with you. Here's a video of a new tune called Run Bobby Run:
Blood Root Mother will be playing at Trocaderos in Minneapolis on Friday, June 26th. I cannot stress enough how awesome this show will be!! We're playing with three of the sweetest local rock bands: Claret, Niobium and Casanatra. If you haven't heard these guys, check them out immediately! Please come to this show!!
I recommend stopping by during happy hour for two for one drinks along with free buffet, which is delicious. We'll be hanging out at Trocs all night, so come by and chill/party with us :)
Again, here's the event info:
Friday, June 26th Trocaderos 107 3rd Ave N Minneapolis, MN 18+ // $6 // 8pm
Please come out and support some great local music!! Music starts at 9:30pm, we should go on around midnight. Invite your friends, pile into a car (or a party bus), and together we will make this one of the highlights of the summer :)
I wanna put your new My only Friend/Send Me an angel 45 right next to my 45 of Give in To The Night/ Danger City! Hopefully one day I shall even buy a needle for my record player so I can actually give them a listen;-)
Thanks for the incentive to roll some vinyl. Don't be mad when I'm drunk dialing you at 3 a.m. blasting "Kill the pain" or "Gutterboy" on my ancient turntable. J/K
M A M Y K Ô 
