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New free rock MP3 EP posted for download over at Too Late for Roses…

karl — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 03:39:15 +0000

Hi Instar mail-list folks, just wanted to let y’all know that Too Late for Roses has a nifty 3-song rock mp3 EP up for free download over at http://www.toolateforroses.com/ - you should swing by and pick it up (basically, just enter the email address you want the file sent to and hit ‘submit’). It’s a [...]

Hey, all the new stuff is over @ Too Late for Roses

karl — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:08:15 +0000

Just a quick update, all the new content (music, photos, videos) is over at http://www.toolateforroses.com (click to visit) … including a video we made for a John Varvados competition, previews of songs from the new TLFR record, and photos from a back stage visit with Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull. So, come on by and [...]

The Last Instar Post

karl — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:29:39 +0000

We’re done. Instar is dead, we killed it, it is burned. Now we mix the ashes with sunscreen and sand, saltpeter and fragments of abandoned betamax recorders, and pray to the voiceless stone gods of industry, waving our shiny new idol – Too Late for Roses. Visit TLFR, won’t you?

Publicist Wanted… Maybe You?

karl — Tue, 12 May 2009 00:54:57 +0000

We’re looking for an aspiring, ambitious, and professional Publicist with an appreciation for independent musical artists. If you are: – enthusiastic about music, animation, and film – fresh to the music/pr industry, looking to expand into your own, and desire to establish a strong resume – able to write a release that blends the passion [...]

Musical Warning Signs! – Watch out, You Could Lose an Ear

karl — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:22:49 +0000

The Saxophone = 80s Music, latest Oh, poor saxophone.

Pat Smith / Instar Interview in LineBoil

karl — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:11:16 +0000

Two quick things: Check out the interview in LineBoil with Pat Smith about “Masks” - a great preview of the film, and how Pat and I threw out the film-maker’s rulebook in pursuit of something new…

Your brain! Give it to us!

karl — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 01:47:26 +0000

So, we’re working on a new project, and want to know what you think of some band names!

Video Shoot – Day 1 photos

karl — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:20:43 +0000

A long day this weekend shooting a video for “So Gone” from the upcoming album. Lots of ‘band-rocking-out’ footage with cool lights, shadows, contrast. We’re pretty stoked on the raw video – check out some stills below. Next we get to add the ‘story’ parts of the video, and maybe some cool Bon Jovi-style ‘swing [...]

Producing the Bluff Rats

karl — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 07:54:40 +0000

It’s been a busy week – finishing vocals on the next Instar record, and doing basic tracking of the mighty Wadsworth Bluff Rats!

The first time pop music and TV really got it right.

karl — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:50:46 +0000

Thanks to Hulu.com (freaking awesome blend of content I actually want to watch and a mild/tolerable amount of advertising – it’s really great – let’s see if the content providers can actually not fuck this up for once, please, for the Love of GOD – you idiots), I’ve been enjoying re-watching…Miami Vice! [caption id=”attachment_897″ align=”alignleft” [...]

The Big List of How to Fail in Music!

karl — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 07:38:54 +0000

Hey, here’s a super list of ways to screw up your music ‘career’, kids!

Photos – more “work” on Masks…

karl — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 01:28:25 +0000

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First footage from “Masks” by Pat Smith, Audio by me…

waituk — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:13:52 +0000

Hi All – here’s a sneak peek at the new film I’m working on with Pat Smith. This is the first time any finished footage from the movie has been seen anywhere… so tell your friends! What’s “Masks” about? Eco-parable, psychodrama, or art-house horror movie? I guarantee only one thing: you won’t guess the ending. [...]

A new review, from the dawn of time

waituk — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:10:51 +0000

I just ran into this review of my first EP, “Rich Girls” - “Imagine if Bono decided to record a totally different sound folkie art album without the consent or help of The Edge. That

Photos from the Cayucos Surfrider Show, inStar and the Bluff Rats!

waituk — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:14:18 +0000

Behold! Some photos from the recent show supporting SLO Surfrider – inStar played a set as a power trio (with the excellent addition of Wyatt on drums), and the Wadsworth Bluff Rats played too… visit instarmusic.com and http://www.myspace.com/thewadworthbluffrats and slosurfrider.org for more!

New Show! Oct 25th, Surfrider Free Fall Show with Shane Stoneman, Tropo, Mrs. Brown and more

waituk — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:21:17 +0000

Hey, just confirmed a New Show! Oct 25th, Surfrider Free-Fall Show with Shane Stoneman, Tropo, Mrs. Brown and more, in Central-Coast-tastic Cayucos, CA. We’ll be playing outside at the Pier (or in the Vets Hall if it rains). Lots of original art work will be for sale, and the usual great vibes and music of [...]

Show this Friday: Surfrider Party, with Jordan Martin

waituk — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:57:19 +0000

Hey, quick note to those on the Central Coast – I’m playing Friday (power-duo with Jordan Martin) at Surfrider’s new monthly event @ the SLO Down Pub in Arroyo Grande. It’s a great place – local and organic beer and booze, food, good vibes. Surfrider is having a meeting @ 6:30 – you should come, [...]

Live Oak Show was super-fun – see photos

waituk — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:56:28 +0000

Just got back from playing the Live Oak festival near Santa Barbara – man, that was fun. [ Thanks to Tyson and his brother for the excellent sound and lights, and Shevon for the head's-up about the opportunity. ] Jordan and I had a great time putting out a whirlwind of sound as a two-man [...]

Played in Big Sur @ the Henry Miller Museum

waituk — Sat, 31 May 2008 09:53:16 +0000

Driving through Big Sur this week, I chanced on an awesome open mic @ the Henry Miller Library and Museum, and got to play a few songs. Great pl

Two New Shows – Live Oak Festival and Sustainabliltiy Festival

waituk — Tue, 20 May 2008 12:08:10 +0000

Hey there – so, I’m confirmed to play the Live Oak Festival on June 14th (Saturday). Playing with Jordan Martin on Bass (he’s moving up front from drums!) and Mark Folkrod on drums (he’s good! plays with lots of interesting bands!). This will be fun! You should come! Here’s the website: www.liveoakfest.org Here’s an extra [...]