Updated Book Autographs

Signers, Left Page: James Burdyshaw (64 Spiders); Kevin Crosby (Squirrels); Jeff Gilbert (metal writer); John Leighton Beezer (Thrown Ups); Jim Sorenson (shirt designer); John Conte (Living); Scott Schickler (Swallow); Joey Kline (Squirrels); Carla Torgerson (Walkabouts); Martin Bland (Tom Price Desert Classic).

Signers, Right Page: Rob Morgan (Squirrels); Glenn Slater (Walkabouts); Tom Price (U-Men); Tad Hutchison (Young Fresh Fellows); Joe Kilbourne (TPDC); Scott McCaughey (Young Fresh Fellows); Scott Vanderpool (Room Nine); Chuck Carroll (Young Fresh Fellows); Jane Brownson aka Jane Fag (Fags); Jack Endino (producer); George Romansic (3 Swimmers); Larry Reid (art gallery proprietor); Duff Drew (My Eye);  Jim Sangster (Young Fresh Fellows).

Pics From Signing, 4/28/12

(Rob Morgan and Matt Brown)

(Rob and Scott McCaughey)

(Scott with Leighton Beezer in the foreground)

(Scott and some poser wearing a Pudz t-shirt)

Book Signing, Sonic Boom Records, Ballard, 4/28/12

So apparently the Seattle Weekly had a blurb about my signing yesterday, where it mentioned Scott McCaughey accompanying me with an acoustic set, but had nothing about the show later that evening where he would play with the Squirrels, Young Fresh Fellows, and Roy Loney.  Weird.

In any event, we had a good crowd over at Sonic Boom last night.  (Note: in addition to the Fellows and Squirrels, Scott has been in R.E.M, the Minus 5, the Baseball Project, Tired Pony, and others.  He has been on Letterman with his various bands so, needless to say, I was extremely fortunate he agreed to play.)

The Squirrels’ Rob Morgan joined Scott for the opening number (“I’ll Never Get Over You” by Johnny Kidd & the Pirates, I believe.)  Following that, Scott played some Fellows songs, including an acoustic version of “Rock n Roll Pest Control” (one of my faves.)  After mixing in a new Minus 5 number, he took requests.  I of course yelled out for “Amy Grant,” and Scott happily obliged. (If you haven’t yet heard “Amy Grant,” find it and listen to it NOW.)

Attendees included the Thrown Ups’ Leighton Beezer, 3 Swimmers’ George Romansic, and the Squirrels’ Kevin Crosby.  The signing became the perfect prelude to the show to follow. (Pics of the signing coming up, as well as of the Fellows/Squirrels/Loney show.)

Sonic Boom Signing Event, Seattle, April 28

http://www.sonicboomrecords.com/

Yesterday’s Princeton Public Library Event

Had a wonderful time yesterday at Princeton’s Local Author Expo.  Some of us were selected to speak about our book, and with a seven minute cap, I did my best…okay, quick: Lexicon of Grunge hoax, TAD makes up backstory about being savant backwoodsmen, Laura Vanderpool quote about living in the music scene.  The end.

I think my favorite part of the day was a conference on character development conducted by Scott Morgan, author of Character Development from the Inside Out.  See, my next book will be a novel, so… (arent’ you excited?)

Cheers.

Seattle Signing Event Update

Some exciting news.  Instead of the usual boring routine where I tell you how great my book is, Scott McCaughey will accompany us with an acoustic set.  He may be joined by other members of the Young Fresh Fellows and/or Squirrels.  The time and date have changed to accomodate this performance.  Needless to say, I’m pumped.

Location: Sonic Boom Records, in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood

When: Saturday, April 28, 5 pm

What: Scott plays, I sign books.  Maybe I read some?

New Seattle Signing Event!

Where: Sonic Boom Records, Ballard

When: Sunday, April 29, 3 pm

Why: I will have seen the Squirrels and the Young Fresh Fellows play the Sunset the night before, and I will need to stay happy.

New Appearance/Reading at Princeton Public Library

as part of the Princeton Public Library Local Author Event on Saturday, March 24 from 1 to 4 pm.  The day will also include seminars by various professional writers.  And, since I am the best author to write about Seattle music who lives within a 20 miles radius of Philadelphia*, I have been selected to do a five minute reading at 3:10 pm.  Should be interesting…I’ll have to select the most abruptly outrageous passage to offer unsuspecting patrons.  Suggestions are appreciated.

Here is the link to the event:

http://princetonlibrary.engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=7184&EventID=121928

* – actually, they just randomly selected people to read, but you probably already knew that.

Last Night’s Reading at Manayunk’s Main Street Music

These things are always fun…especially when they’re at an independent record store like Main Street Music.  They have a great selection of new and used vinyl and CDs…all at reasonable prices.

Prior to the event, MSM’s Jamie asked if she could order some relevant CDs ahead of time.  I suggested a few folks, and then when I got there I noticed they had–in addition to Nirvana, Soundgarden and Mudhoney–Gas Huffer, the Young Fresh Fellows, and, and…the Monkeywrench!  For those not familiar with the last band, the Monkeywrench was one of those Seattle super-group side project things featuring the U-Men’s Tom Price and Mark and Steve from Mudhoney.  I was proud…and one of my friends bought a copy at my urging.

Some friends and patrons watched as I did my Seattle schtick…nothing too outlandish, although this time I remembered to read the excerpt on the Thrown Ups’ “Dirtiest Band in the World” show at the Central.

I want to thank MSM’s Pat and Jamie for hosting the event as well as Lucky’s for contributing beers…and thanks to the folks who stopped by.

New Signing Event: Princeton Public Library, March 24

I will have a table (well, half a table, apparently) at the Princeton Public Library Author Day Event on Saturday, March 24, from 1 to 4 pm…and will be signing copies of The Strangest Tribe.  The Library will also randomly select a few of us to do readings, so keep your fingers crossed.