AN EXPLANATION OF WHERE I HAVE GONE
Well for those of you who know me I just want to make a quick little apology. I'm not dead, I promise, and the scene is still a great concern of mine. These past few months have flown by quickly. They've weighed me down astronomically with changes. Nothing dramatic or negative by any means though, these are all good changes. I just started my first quarter at UCSB and commute from Ventura County 5 days a week in order to stay local. I have 4 classes and as time consuming as it is, I love every moment of it. Plus the commute and oceanic view gives me ample time for intimacy with various bands and their thoughts (or maybe just even my own thoughts). Is this permanent? In some sense yes but not entirely. Next quarter I have resolved to bump it down to 3 classes per quarter so I can allot my time more proportionately. The start of 2010 will be a good one I hope and will allow me to get back into the swing of the scene.
WHO AM I?
For those of you who don't know me, or may have never really gotten to know me my name is Cassie Purtlebaugh and I am 21 years old. I am a full time student and currently attend the Univesity of California Santa Barbara. My major is Philosophy with a minor in French. I eventually plan on going into entertainment law or teaching at the university level (if my personal music career doesn't get me anywhere of course :p). Either choice I make my aim is to help people in ways that I know how. Information that's pertinent to you though, most importantly, is that I am a musician and writer. I have sang since I was a kid, but more seriously for the last 8 years. I dabble on guitar and piano but do confess I am far less competent on those. I also sing in a band called Sound the Sky. We may or may not be good to you. On top of that I like going to indie and midsize shows. I want to help this scene because I am part of it and I understand what it's like to be passionate about something and to want to share that passion with other people. I also enjoy driving, hanging with friends, talking, texting, reading, and riding my bike. Long walks on the beach are cool too. Oh yeah and I'm a new member of the vegetarian society. That's about it-not. Add me on myspace or facebook if you really want to get that into my brain.
WHY BOTHER?
So why again do I do this? Well because about 2 years ago (wow 2 years come january 2010) I was in a place where I no longer had a band but I didn't want to go into my hole again and leave the music world until the next round. I wanted to be part of this scene whether as a listener or a performer. If I couldn't put myself out there I thought, dammit, there are a lot of other cool people and bands who are wanting exactly what I want. To be heard and to have the shows they play be a fun experience for all. Plus I had some bad experiences with some pretty uninterested, only in it for the money promoters. Yeah, and I suffered at the hand of pay to play l.a. and o.c. venues too. Those were just lousy experiences. (I hate pay to play, but 2 years later...I get why venues do it. It's not for everyone, so I definitely would advise that you only do it when you are able and ready.) Other things I also wanted to focus on were helping touring bands...the little guys. The solid and legit band that is good but no one has ever heard of them.
Lastly, I know I am not perfect. I'm rather sensitive but am learning to forget about what people may or may not be saying behind your back. I'm sure some people haven't had a great experience with me for whatever reason. If so, I'm sorry and I promise to do better next time if given that chance. Do know though that I genuinely care about the scene and I put in as much effort and work as I can afford (time wise) into getting out into the streets just like you to promote. It is fair to say though that if I sit in a room and burn a 100 cds, print 100 cd covers, and fold/staple 100 of these together and then hit up the stores and a couple schools and you don't even post one lousy bulletin....then yeah I probably won't be the most cheerful of people :/
In the end though you generally get what you put in. If we all work hard, take pride in our bands, our friends bands, and that other band that we don't know but just plain melted our face off...well you get the point. Scenes don't grow on trees, and neither do good bands. At the heart of it all though know that if their heart is true and it's passion that's compelling them then they deserve some kinds of kudos. At any point that I may have started becoming untrue to myself, I apologize tenfold and then some. I am very blessed for this break, it has cleared my thoughts greatly and I'm ready to step back to bat. Bases are loaded. I got a band and a healthy passion for dim lights and loud PA's so let's appreciate and commend what we do have. Now get out and dance!
Just stopping by to show you some love and to let you know that our new E.P. "2012 : Countdown to the end" comes out 9/30 And we just added new videos, music, pics and a new sexy layout so Stop by and let us know what you think xoxo EVOLOVE <3
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