Down To The Final Mix

By Michael

Stacey and I returned to Handwritten to put the final touches on the four songs.  I added two additional vocal parts, and an overdub piano part.  Then we tweaked with the first draft mixes based on everyone's notes.  We think we've got it to a release-able state.  Everyone in the band will now listen to these, and if there are any changes necessary, we'll phone those in to the boys at Handwritten to take care of, because they should be minor (if there are any).

As soon as the band gives the thumbs up, we'll post copies on the website, and upload them to mp3.com for purchase.  And we'll let you when that happens.

We're almost there.

Taner, That Bastard!

By Michael

Well, I guess it's really going to happen.  Taner is leaving us.

He announced several weeks back to us that he was going to move to Austin Texas, to pursue his music interests there.  We (I'll speak for the group) were hoping that he would chicken out, or not be able to find someone to sublet his apartment, or a hurricane would wipe out the town or something (almost happened).  Because we all like Taner alot, and we LOVE the way he plays the guitar.  And finding a great guitarist, with no attitude or ego, well that's almost impossible.  But I guess we'll have to start the search, because Taner is moving in a few days.

It has been a great pleasure getting to know Taner, and to play with him these past few months.  And we wish him all the best as he starts a new chapter in Austin.  He is always welcome to come back and play with us again.  He will be missed.

In The Mix

By Michael

We are up to our ears in mixing these four songs, having cranked out a version 1 mix for the four of us to take home, listen to repeatedly, then offer notes or corrections on these mixes.  The four originals, by the way, are "Beautiful Day", "So In Love", "Wonderful Things", and "Should I?".

We're scheduled to return to Handwritten to finish up later next week.  So we'll get to work on artwork and content for a CD jewel case, and try and get these into the hands of anyone who would like a listen as soon as possible.  They'll make great stocking stuffers!  The holidays are fast approaching.

So check the website often, as we'll announce when the songs are posted to mp3.com, and when they become available for sale as a CD in an actual jewel case and all.  I guess we should organize a CD release party.

Cheers.

Hand Ritten

By Stacey

So here's whats up at this moment.

We are currently in the studio mixing our four original songs at Handwritten Recording on Belmont Ave in Chicago. Like, literally right now. I'm using their computer.

The guys at HR are pretty great. If you've never been here, you should stop by and check it out. Or first check out their website - www.handwrittenrecording.com - and then stop by and check it out in person. Whichever you prefer. All the articles about the place after they first opened compared them to early Sun Studios, back in the days of Johnny Cash and (Oh my god, my dream come true) Elvis Presley, when musicians could walk in off the streets and lay down anything they wanted. Rick, Ryan and JP are their names, and they couldn't be nicer or more helpful - especially if it's your first time recording (like me!).
We were here last night from 7 till midnight, and will be here tonight just as late. But it will all be worth it once you all get to hear my rockin' vocals on our hot tracks. Taner, Erik and Michael's parts sound pretty okay too, I guess.

So for all of you Captain fans out there - keep your eyes on our 'music' webpage for the soon-to-be-downloadable songs!
Also coming soon: video footage of the Captain in action at Martyr's!

Stardate 2000 and something

Band Blog Entry #1
By Stacey

Yes it is true, I am going to go beat down the doors of the Horseshoe to get us back on their stage sometime this month (and hopefully the months after that as well.)

If anyone knows of a venue/bar/garage/street corner that is looking for bands to fill one of their weekly spots, please let us know here or go to the Contact Us page of the Captain's website.

The Start

By Michael

Hello! This is the first of what we hope will be many postings concerning the band. Please feel free to add your opinion and comments, as that's the whole reason for this beast.

Some news - The band will be going into the studio to record some of their original material, and perhaps a few of their covers, in mid-September. If you have been to one of the two shows we've done this summer and you have a preference as to which unique cover we should include in this session, please let us know. Once the process is completed, we'll offer the originals as streams on our website, or for purchase at mp3.com.

Stacey is also beating down the door at The Horseshoe to secure another gig or 10 there.

And, some video was shot at the last gig at Martyrs, so as soon as we edit this down, it will be posted on the website.

Thanks.