Friday August 30th was probably one of the most fun shows we've had in a while. "Revolution" had a sick line up of bands, PACKED with new faces, many amazing friends and family members. The evening was a little bitter sweet being it was Catastrophe's last show with us. While on stage I couldn't stop thinking about how we started out and how far we came together. Three out of five of us were never in a band before. We have different personalities, likes/dislikes and played a show to an empty room with carpets soaked in toilet water and poop because of bathroom pipe malfunctions. I would never have even sang if Mike hadn't asked me to try to do back ups for a side project.
I was a total brat that kicked, screamed, dragged out, and needed cue cards to remember when to come in on different songs. I'm really amazed how we managed to stay together over the years and came to be a family. I know Mike grew as much as he could in the band. It was just his time to journey on and leave the nest. It's easy to be angry with these things. I know it was a wake up call in a BIG way to step it up in the band. Mike was my brother and it's hard thinking of doing this without him. This experience had made me into the person I am, challenging every thought I had about myself and the world around me in the best way. You never know what your made of unless you just go for it. Five years ago I stuck my fingers in my ears, shut my eyes, started wailing and prayed for the best. I hope when chances come that you go with it and realize you are braver than you think. Take a big old slice of humble pie, do whatever you can to not make excuses or wait for someone else to step up. It's an amazing experience to play for everyone, hang with friends, meet fans and other bands that have inspired us. Midnight Mob will continue to go forth on our journey to rock your socks. Even though a great chapter in our journey has finished, I cant wait to see where we'll be next.
The next chapter starts with writing, recording and rehearsing all of our new material, which we will make available audio/video to our fan list subscribers to be apart of along side of us. We have so many new ideas that we are currently sifting through. The new material sounds awesome in its beginning stages and we can't wait to share it and hear your feedback. If you are not subscribed click here www.MidnightMob.Fanbridge.com. More on subscribers participating in our new material next blog.
- Blackey DP
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Show Cancellations
Dear friends,
I am deeply sorry about having to cancel our tour this weekend. The health of my absolutely amazing Grandfather was rapidly declining and I felt the need to be with my family. I want to thank all the venues, promoters and friends that go out of their way for us, come out to our shows, believe in us, their support and understanding. Midnight Mob rarely cancels anything. I promise we will make it up to you by rocking some socks off when we come back soon! Along with some new Midnight tunes!
Love,
Blackey DP
I am deeply sorry about having to cancel our tour this weekend. The health of my absolutely amazing Grandfather was rapidly declining and I felt the need to be with my family. I want to thank all the venues, promoters and friends that go out of their way for us, come out to our shows, believe in us, their support and understanding. Midnight Mob rarely cancels anything. I promise we will make it up to you by rocking some socks off when we come back soon! Along with some new Midnight tunes!
Love,
Blackey DP
Sunday, September 8, 2013
CBGB Festival 2013 Discount Badges through Midnight Mob!!!
CBGB Festival - October 9-13, 2013
Everyone likes a little friendly competition, right? Today we are proud to announce the CBGB Festival Social Media Contest! It’s important to the CBGB Festival and to our Music Showcase that we both do as much social media promotion as possible and work as partners. We want you to help us promote the Festival and our Music Showcase online, 24/7, on every social media site you are connected with. At the end of the next 6 weeks, the CBGB Festival will look at our online promotion and we may win some amazing prizes / rewards to offer!
Besides the great promotional prizes there's a way for every Band/Artist to share in the sales of our “Festival Badges/Tickets”. YOU can purchase “Festival Badges/Tickets” online at the www.CBGB.com
When purchasing the “Festival Badges/Tickets”, write MIDNIGHT MOB in the “Add special instructions for your order” section, you get 20% off of the Badges sales!! All shows have single ticket purchases available at the venue as well.
HERE IS THE AMAZING PART: The 2 BANDS/ARTISTS who motivate their fan base to purchase the most “Festival Badges/Tickets” at CBGB.com will get a chance to perform a fifteen minute set in TIMES SQUARE on October 12 on one of the two Main Stages!! We cannot say who is performing right now (major announcement around September 12) but they all are great well known bands!
Social Media Activity Prizes
Below are some of the prizes Midnight Mob can win:
- An Advisory meeting with record company A&R person
- An Advisory meeting with an agent about touring
- Free Consultation - one on one with industry lawyer
- Guaranteed Artist Showcase at the next CBGB Festival
- An extra showcase this year in the event band drops out/cancels
- VIP Access (limit 4) for Times Square event on October 12th
- 4 tickets to the Premiere of CBGB: The Movie on Tuesday, October 8
- Classic, Iconic CBGB T-Shirts
- One CBGB Official Festival Banner
- Autographed DVD copy of CBGB movie
Winners will be chosen at the discretion of the CBGB Festival no later than October 9th.
CBGB Festival 2013 Social Media:
Facebook: CBGB OMFUG
CBGB Festival Badge Link: cbgb.com/badges.php
YouTube: http://www.youtube.
Instagram: CBGBandOMFUG
Tumblr: CBGBFest.tumblr.com
Twitter: @CBGBFEST #CBGBFEST
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