I know, I know, I don’t take nearly enough photos. Well, my camera kinda sucks. For what it’s worth, though, here are the 8 photos that weren’t too blurry to look at!
If you recognize anyone in the photos that I haven’t tagged, PLEASE let me know their names so I can add them in. And if you see me in one of YOUR photos, tag it with “Matthew Ebel” or “matthewebel” please!
While I’m writing the new album, I’m too busy to make all the phone calls it takes to get a tour booked. Instead, I’ve decided to let the fans over at MatthewEbel.net get involved, and earn some money in the process!
We’ve got a list of colleges all along the eastern US, all you have to do is call up the Student Activities department and get them to add me to their spring lineup. If you get a show booked, you’ll earn $50 or more per show (the same commission I’d pay to any booking agent)!
In addition to your commission, I’ll be sending a free advance copy of Goodbye Planet Earth to any agent who can book me at least one college show.
For more information about the program, go check out the new fan site at MatthewEbel.net:
http://matthewebel.net/2007/08/29/wanna-be-an-agent-for-matthew/
I need your help!
Back in Nashville, in one piece. Headache from Pixie Stix® withdrawals. Money in pocket from CD sales (thank you THANK you, generous furs). Maybe I’ll do a post-con report once I get back to The Roost, but for now it’s lunch with Ritzu at a place with free wi-fi.
Mmmmmmm…. Pixie Stix…..
I write this as I’m gearing up for MFM, recording a new album, and trying to figure out a way to get some shows booked in 2008. I’ve been self-employed as a musician for eight months now, and I can guarantee one thing: My life is interesting- much more interesting than it was nine months ago.
And I won’t ever go back to the way things were. Ever.
This year I’ll actually have a bird costume (made by Coy), and I’ll be performing for a couple hours AND leading the Music panel. And I’ve actually got a head-worn microphone that will let me perform IN costume. I’m also springing for my own hotel room… ’cause room sharing kinda sucks, really.
So I finally get to see all my furry friends again, and it looks like it’s going to be fun!
Now for the traditional pre-MFM meme thing:
Q: Where will you be?
A: Memphis. Beyond that, um, watch for the tall skinny guy who sings a lot.
Q: When are you getting in and leaving?
A: Friday, I think, leaving Monday
Q: How will I spot you?
A: I’m tall, skinny, and usually singing. This year I may actually be spending a lot of time as an osprey, so watch for birds.
Q: Where are you staying?
A: At the hotel, in my own room this year.
Q: Who will you be with?
A: Anyone who bathes.
Q: Are you an Artist, Do you do free art?
A: http://matthewebel.com
Q: Do you do trades?
A: With alarming frequency.
Q: Do you do commissions?
A: For a living, yes.
Q: Do you have prints/CDs?
A: http://matthewebel.com/store
Q: Do you do badges?
A: With music? How is that possible?
Q: If you aren’t an artist, what is your favorite interest?
A: I am an artist, and my favorite interest has got to be meeting new furry faces.
More Personal Stuff
Q: What is your gender?
A: Male.
Q: How old are you?
A: 28 and proud of it.
Q: Are you taken?
A: Not nearly often enough.
Q: Can I touch you?
A: If you bathe, yes.
Q: Can I talk to you?
A: Always, unless I’m asleep.
Q: Is it ok to hug you?
A: Bathe + Deodorant = Yes.
Q: Can I buy you a cup of coffee or something to drink?
A: Coffeecoffeecoffee? Wherecoffee?
That’s right, I have pretty incredible fans. These two came to the DVD-recording show I just played on Saturday. And now I have a secret mission I can only tell other weasels about…
weasels, ferrets, music, concerts
Wil Wheaton fully understands The Furry Effect.
PS - Big Willie, when are you gonna get on my podcast?
According to NPR News-
The White House is set to offer Gulf Arab countries as much as $20 billion in new, sophisticated weapons as part of a larger plan to block Iran’s influence by developing a stronger strategic relationship with allies in the region.
Does anyone remember how Osama Bin Laden got his weapons and training in the first place? Here’s a hint: the guns said “Made In The USA” on them. How many times do we have to repeat the same fucking mistakes?
Or, perchance, maybe this time we’re arming people who’ll never ever EVER turn against us, pinky swear.
WTF? Someone is sabotaging the space station?
NASA officials revealed last night that a computer destined to become part of the International Space Station had been intentionally sabotaged.
Space officials announced that NASA had been alerted to the possible sabotage early last week by an unnamed subcontracting company. An employee of the company had apparently purposefully damaged two machines, one due to fly in space and one not.
Who the hell would do something like that? And WHY? Jeez, humans suck sometimes.
