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beenlookingforthemagic: How to Tour in a Band or Whateverby Thor Harris 1-Don’t Complain. Bitching, moaning, whining is tour cancer. If something is wrong fix it or shut the fuck up you fucking dick. goddamn. 2-If you fart, claim it. 3-Don’t Lose shit. Everybody loses shit. Don’t fucking do it. Asshole. 4-Don’t fuck anyone in the band. There are tons of people to fuck who are not in this band. Dumbass. 5-If you feel like shit all the time, drink less beer at the gig. You will play better & feel better. What are you… a child? Some have the endurance for self abuse. Most don’t. 6-Remember the soundman’s name. He will do a better job. 7- Eat oranges. Cures constipation & prevents colds. 8-Masturbate. Duh… Where & when? Be creative. You’re an artist right? 9-If YOU can’t carry your suitcase 3 blocks, it’s too goddamn big. 10-Respect public space in the van. Don’t clutter, you Fuck. 11-If you borrow something, return it. Not Fucked Up. 12-Do not let the promoter dick you or talk you out of the guarantee. If there were not enuf people there, it’s their fault. 13- Driver picks the music. 14-One navigator only (usually sitting shotgun). Everyone else shut the fuck up. 15-Soundcheck is for checking sounds. Shut the fuck up while everyone else is checking. 16-Don’t wander off. Let someone know where you are. 17-Clean up after yourself. What are you… a goddamn toddler? 18-Touring makes everyone bi-polar. Ride the waves as best you can and remember, moods pass. So don’t make any snap decisions or declarations when you are drunk or insane. 19-Fast food is Poison. 20-The guestlist is for friends, family & people you might want to fuck. Everyone else can pay. They have day jobs. 21- Don’t evaluate your whole life while you’re sitting in a janitor closet waiting to go on. You think you’re above having shitty days at work? Shut up & do your goddamn job. This list was written under the influence of lots of esspresso & anti-depressants while on tour w/ such greats as Shearwater, Swans, Smog, Lisa Germano, Angels of Light, Bill Callahan & many more. I hope this list will help you get along w/ your co-workers whatever your job is. Contributions to the list by Jordan Geiger, Kimberly Burke, Brian Orloff, Brian Phillips Celebrity Gang Bang, Kevin Schneider, Jonathan Meiburg, Michael Gira and some other folks. Thanks for not being an asshole, Thor Harris

beenlookingforthemagic:

How to Tour in a Band or Whatever
by Thor Harris

1-Don’t Complain. Bitching, moaning, whining is tour cancer. If something is wrong fix it or shut the fuck up you fucking dick. goddamn.

2-If you fart, claim it.

3-Don’t Lose shit. Everybody loses shit. Don’t fucking do it. Asshole.

4-Don’t fuck anyone in the band. There are tons of people to fuck who are not in this band. Dumbass.

5-If you feel like shit all the time, drink less beer at the gig. You will play better & feel better. What are you… a child? Some have the endurance for self abuse. Most don’t.

6-Remember the soundman’s name. He will do a better job.

7- Eat oranges. Cures constipation & prevents colds.

8-Masturbate. Duh… Where & when? Be creative. You’re an artist right?

9-If YOU can’t carry your suitcase 3 blocks, it’s too goddamn big.

10-Respect public space in the van. Don’t clutter, you Fuck.

11-If you borrow something, return it. Not Fucked Up.

12-Do not let the promoter dick you or talk you out of the guarantee. If there were not enuf people there, it’s their fault.

13- Driver picks the music.

14-One navigator only (usually sitting shotgun). Everyone else shut the fuck up.

15-Soundcheck is for checking sounds. Shut the fuck up while everyone else is checking.

16-Don’t wander off. Let someone know where you are.

17-Clean up after yourself. What are you… a goddamn toddler?

18-Touring makes everyone bi-polar. Ride the waves as best you can and remember, moods pass. So don’t make any snap decisions or declarations when you are drunk or insane.

19-Fast food is Poison.

20-The guestlist is for friends, family & people you might want to fuck. Everyone else can pay. They have day jobs.

21- Don’t evaluate your whole life while you’re sitting in a janitor closet waiting to go on. You think you’re above having shitty days at work? Shut up & do your goddamn job.

This list was written under the influence of lots of esspresso & anti-depressants while on tour w/ such greats as Shearwater, Swans, Smog, Lisa Germano, Angels of Light, Bill Callahan & many more. I hope this list will help you get along w/ your co-workers whatever your job is. Contributions to the list by Jordan Geiger, Kimberly Burke, Brian Orloff, Brian Phillips Celebrity Gang Bang, Kevin Schneider, Jonathan Meiburg, Michael Gira and some other folks.

Thanks for not being an asshole, Thor Harris

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1st Stop: East Village

Last week I took my Dad into the city and we visited the East Village. Our first stop was the Bowery visiting CBGB’s old spot now turned into a John Varvatos store. It was really cool how they kept many things the same from CBGB’s and added clothing, records, art, and vintage music players for sell. Another store before that we walked into was in SoHo called, All Saints Co. They’re a trendy British clothing company that offers uniquely edgy clothing. The location is 512 Broadway.

After viewing All Saints and John Varvatos, we quickly were wanting to grab a bite to eat. We found Lombardi’s, location: 32 Spring Street. Some interesting facts about Lombardi’s Pizza is that it was the 1st pizzeria ever to open up in New York City over 100 years ago making coal oven thin slice pizza! Our experiences were top-of-the-line excellent and taste was above and beyond the best pizza! We ordered a 20inch round margarita spice pie with mushrooms and spinach for $22.00 which were more than enough for the both of us. Here are some cute pictures.

After recharging our batteries and recovering from hungry we continued through the East Village visiting Grace Church location: 802 Broadway and 10th Street.

Next door to Grace Church we found a really cool Halloween store. Here are some pics.

While taking this photo, I wasn’t even thinking I was in this photo until I took it. I was so focused on taking the picture of that mummy looking thing.

After visiting the store, we headed into Saint Marks Place, here are some photos on the way.

First store visit we went to was Trash and Vaudeville. The owner, Jimmy Web was there. I wanted my picture taken with him, however he was busy on the phone so I didn’t bother.

Another cool store right across from Trash and Vaudeville, was Search and Destroy. A punk rocker store that sells affordable vintage clothing. 

Below the store was a CD store we went into and I took some pics of the musical genres they had because I thought they were interested.

Other photos I have on here really caught my eye like these ones.

Above is where Led Zeppelin shot their Physical Graffiti album in 1975. Below we saw this cool 1965 VW. 

Just another day in NYC. What a beautiful day it was!

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Reinventing My Tumblr

It was about 15 months ago when I discovered Tumblr through a friend of mine who attends LIM with me. I really liked the way Tumblr’s style was. It was perfect for me at the time because found other people’s posts so inspiring. I too had so much inspiration at that time but didn’t have the time to run a blog solely on my own original blog posts. I started reposting everyone else’s posts that were inspirational to me. Although I still would like to do that every now and then, I am currently reinventing my Tumblr for myself and my own projects. This all comes down to when I bought the HTC Evo 4G smartphone from Sprint. I am now able to take reliably clearer, sharper, and brighter images. Most of all it’s convienent enough to use all the time, whenever and where ever. Please follow me on Tumblr as I share the places I visit, people I meet, videos in my experiences, and the good times I’ve had. As always, life is about celebration and celebrating moments that last, and we all know… pictures say a thousand words.

Xo Ariel