This is fodder for my thoughts about integrating music and painting.
Live from Defeat MS Fest at Hanover’s in Pflugerville
I really enjoyed being a part of Defeat MS Fest 2012. Thanks to Ben Mills for the invitation. To donate, visit the National MS Society.
Here’s The Thing: On The Passing of Kevin Staedeli (March 29, 1969 – April 9, 2012)
We lost our friend and band mate Kevin Neal Staedeli (AKA Blackie Carter) on April 9, 2012. He died of renal failure at age 43. Kevin left us far too soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Kevin joined the band in 2010 based on a recommendation from Chris Roubieu. Chris and Kevin had played together in King Daddy’s Travelin’ Circus and Muleshoe. Steve La Follett of King Daddy called Kevin “the best guitar player I’ve ever played with.” Kevin was also a prolific songwriter who contributed material to nearly every band he was in, as well as amassing several albums worth of material on his own.
Kevin played bass in the Sunday Best. He was kind, smart, and funny. You can check him out doing his thing at La Zona Rosa (Kevin is on the far right in this video). When he found the groove he smiled deeply.
This set at Saxon Pub was one of the last that we played together.
Please leave your comments and remembrances of Kevin below.
We miss you, brother. Rest in peace, Kevin.
The Shins Release Cool New Music Video Using Stop Motion Animation
Via Nowness.com Three sinister gentlemen, a magician and an enormous rabbit populate the fantastical landscape of Emmy-winning director Jamie Caliri’s video for “The Rifle’s Spiral,” a new track by Portland-based indie rock heavyweights The Shins.
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I’m playing Flipnotics this Friday at 10 PM – 3/30/2012
Brad Cole at 8 PM
Mike June at 9 PM
Eric Beverly (that’s me) at 10 PM
Aaron Tinjum and the Tangents at 11 PM
Ain’t Love Grand (Live at Flipnotics)
I played Flipnotics last night with Aaron Tinjum and Noëlle Hampton and André Moran. My set consisted primarily of material I’ve never played live before. The audience joined me in a sing along on “Ain’t Love Grand.” Hope you enjoy it. It’s also a free download.