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Monday’s w/ Craigery x 2.

While on tour, sometimes things can get pretty hectic, and overwhelming. I decided to fly home for less than 24 hours to clear my head a bit / get a taste of normalcy then head back out to Houston to meet up with the tour. Well, unfortunately this landed on my Monday w/ Craigery day. So, today, I will be making up for it by suggesting two bands / songs that chaged my life at one point, and hopefully will do the same for you and yours.

Now I know that all of you older hardcore hipsters out there will call this one out fairly quickly. As this band were fairly popular in the underground hardcore scene a while back - who then branched off to create beautiful new projects that are worshipped by hipsters everywhere.

Anyways, I believe that I was in 10th or 11th grade, and a good friend of mine by the name of Tanner and I went to go see a band called “Murder City Devils” at St Andrews Hall in Detroit, whom I was in love with at the time. However, the entire drive the one band that he couldn’t stop ranting about was a band called “Botch”. They were opening the show that night. After seeing Botch perform, I was more than convinced, and so began my downward mudslide into the dirty, technical hardcore world of metal meets hardcore. This is a band that today has since broken up, but you know your favorite “heavy” (sub-genres are stupid and limitless) band of today? Well this is the band that inspired THIER favorite bands which slowly snowballed into today’s.. well, for a lack of a better word and without coming across too crass or snobby “unoriginal” sound of hardcore / metal.

I highly suggest that you first listen to the track “Saint Matthew Returns To The Womb” from the album “We Are The Romans”. Follow that with a track called “Framce” from thier “An Anthology Of Dead Ends” EP which showcases thier more mature / tighter sounding maturity, and has riffs that will give you at least a “semi”. Links to both songs are below, including links to purchase the records.

Botch.

Listen to: “Saint Matthew Returns To The Womb” - Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OI0_jmR8HeY

Listen to: “Framce” - http://www.last.fm/music/Botch/_/Framce

Purchase either Botch album over at - http://www.last.fm/music/Botch

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While we’re at it, I am going to suggest the band I originally went to that concert for “The Murder City Devils”. Let me put it this way.. if it wasn’t for this band - I couldn’t see Chiodos mastering the dark synth the that way we decided to, and I would be half the frontman I am today if it weren’t for Spencer’s (singer) stage antics. I am not sure there was a point during the show where he didn’t have the entire grill of the microphone INSIDE of his mouth, while still performing.. pure punk rock chaos, with some sort of dark charm to it. I suggest “Press Gang” for you keyboard nuts out there, but be prepared - once you start, you’re never coming back. Below is a link to the track, and a link to purchase the record…

Murder City Devils.

Listen to: “Press Gang” - http://www.last.fm/music/The+Murder+City+Devils/_/Press+Gang

Purchase the record at the bottom of the page on link posted above.

Now quick, go listen - then brag to all of your friends how you found a new band that they will get ‘off’ on!

Holler from Arizona, where old people reign, and if you were on just the right amount of acid.. you could trick yourself into thinking that you were literally on the planet Mars.

From Mars,

-Craig.

heads up!

so you guys know, i’ll be doing two bands / songs for you to check out on this upcoming “Monday’s w/ Craigery” - to make up for missing last week. sorry for not being on point, you get worn thin and overwhelmed while being on tour sometimes. <3.

make today yours.

-craig.

Monday’s w/ Craigery.

On tour in barren Hartford, Connecticut, about to play DIY style for an almost sold out show for around 400 people (these shows are my favorite!) w/ D.R.U.G.S.

However, it’s that time of the week again, MONDAY! Therefore, it’s time for me to share a piece of my hidden musical library. I’ve chosen to share with you a band that I’ve tried keeping to myself for almost 3 years now. Why? The same reason you don’t want your favorite band to blow up on the radio, it was like a pretty little secret I was keeping in my pocket. I would pull it from my pocket whenever I needed it.. being one of the few that was blessed enough to randomly come across them.

This week’s band is from Bakersfield, CA, and they’re called Norfolk. The song I’d like for you to scope out first is called “71”. This track will get you hooked to open your mind up enough to really let the rest of the tracks on the record sink in. It’s for fans of early Radiohead w/ a hint of piano.

My personal favorite track on the record is an acoustic masterpiece that goes by the name of “Move To The City”. It’s about moving on, creating a new plan, surrounding yourself with positivity, and actually following through with all of it.. which as many of you know is something that I recently had to do.

Now, this next part should make you hipsters out there very happy.. they’re so underground, that I couldn’t even find a youtube clip to share a free song for everyone to check out. However you can listen to samples / purchase the record on the link provided, you know, like a good hipster would do: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/norfolkmusic — yes, you have to copy & paste the link, you lazy bastard!

Enjoy! .. and please, if you fall in love - share it w/ someone who you believe will also feel the same.

-Craig.

“Mondays w/ Craigery.”

Morning World,

Each Monday from here on out I’ve decided to share a song that is special to me; a song that has touched my life in one way or another, right here on my Tumblr page.

“Why Craig? I don’t get it!” - Well, just breathe.. it’s really easy. It simply breaks my heart to know there are so many truly amazing musicians / tracks out in the abyss of the oversaturated world of music / interweb that never get proper dues. I know that the group of people that follow me on this website will be open minded enough to give my suggestions a proper chance (one of the many reasons I care for you all so much).

Today’s song: Casket Lottery - Code Red

Take a listen to the song here ( youtube link - you’ll have to copy & paste - thanks a LOT TUMBLR! : / ) - http://bit.ly/zeqJzL

If you enjoy, then I highly suggest that you purchase the album that this track is on, called “Survival Is For Cowards”. It completely changed my perception of not only the capabilities of a 3 piece rock band.. YEAH, THEY’RE ONLY A 3 PIECE! But, it adds this remarkably dark beauty with a flare of sincerity that I believe to be lacking in today’s music. And, of course, this mournful masterpiece could only be written by musicians from the great state of Kansas. Plus, listen to that voice! I also highly suggest the track “Searchlights”.

Here is the link to purchase the album or to simply download “Code Red” for free —http://www.secondnaturerecordings.com/reborn/release_info.php?rel_id=141

I hope that I can inspire you each Monday by starting your week on a great note. Who knows, maybe I’ll even introduce you to your new favorite band / song.

Please, enjoy your week. Smile twice for me today, and if you feel so inclined - please share this with a friend! - Craig.

thisisdrugs:

Hey guys!

More tour dates have been announced along ticket pre-sales that are officially up and running for The S.I.N. Tour featuring D.R.U.G.S., Hit the Lights, Like Moths to Flames and Sparks The Rescue. Click on the link below to head to the offical ticket pre-sale for any of the dates. We are also offering special VIP tickets for certain dates that will include a ticket to the show, access to a special soundcheck/meet and greet with D.R.U.G.S., a limited edition signed poster and a commemorative VIP laminate.

Pre-Sale Link:

http://tixx1.artistarena.com/drugs/

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Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows: Headline Tour Announcement

more dates to be added! no freaking out about us ‘not’ coming to your city! :) <3. -Craig.

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We’re really excited to announce the FIRST headlining D.R.U.G.S. tour in Jan/Feb of 2012. On this tour we’re excited because we get to play almost the entire self titled record, along with a handful of songs that we’ve never gotten the opportunity to play live before, including b-sides….

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FOR A GOOD CAUSE, PLEASE READ!!

As many of you are aware, on my last solo run I had everyone attending bring a toy. This got you into the meet & greet directly after the show to say hello / give hugs. I then donated the toys to my local children’s hospital.. and the amount of toys I was able to donate because of ALL OF YOU was OVERWHELMING!!

Therefore, I’ve decided in the spirit of the holidays to continue this tradition. The following is a letter that was passed along to me by a close family friend.

The point? To anyone attending my shows in the midwest this weekend, I would appreciate it if you would PLEASE bring a pillow pet, or two. I’ll then be donating them all to the cancer patients over at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in my home state of Michigan. This will grant you a spot in line for the meet and greet after the show. I will also be pulling 5-8 people from the line prior to the show that have pillow pets to come in, and watch soundcheck / hang w/ me for a bit.

Let’s be selfless and help these in need cancer patients feel the love that they deserve. Please take the time to read this letter, and take the small effort in purchasing / bringing a pillow pet and bringing them to the shows that I have planned this weekend.

Love you guys! Together, we can make SUCH a huge impact in these kids lives!

-Craig.

Around 4:30pm EST I’ll be announcing a few details about my upcoming solo shows this weekend in Grand Rapids, Chicago, Cleveland & Pontiac via my twitter account (twitter.com/CraigOwens) - be sure to follow & stay up to date.

So excited!

-Craig.

Hello via the first snowy day here in Michigan!

Now, I know that they have been previously announced a few times.. However, I’m still getting quite a few questions about whether or not I’ll be having holiday shows to end out 2011.

The answer is, YES! YES! YES!

I couldn’t be more excited to play these shows, as they will be my last few solo shows for a while (will be working on new D.R.U.G.S material). So, please come out, bring your singing voices, smiles, and let’s have a great, worry-free time.

Below are the dates / info + links to get your tickets online. The last 9 out of 11 solo shows that I’ve played have sold out, so PLEASE be sure to get them early. I always feel really bad when I hear people travel, and can’t get in.

Also, there WILL be themes for each show announced via my twitter the week of Dec 12th! (Ex: Ugly Christmas Sweater Party, etc). In addition: I’ll be adding meet & greet details, and special contests running from now until the shows as well.

See you guys in a couple of weeks!!

-Craig.

Solo Holiday Shows. (w/ My Arcadia)

12/16 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Mixtape - http://www.mxtp.us/

12/17 - Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop - http://bit.ly/stngch

12/18 - Chicago, IL @ Mojoes - http://theticketrumba.com/tickets/920

12/19 - Pontiac, MI @ Pike Room - http://tktwb.tw/rqFUX2

Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows: United Kingdom / Europe - We're coming!!

So stoked for this tour!

thisisdrugs:

If you guys haven’t already heard by now, we’re headed back over the pond early next Spring. We’ll be joining our good friends in the band Black Veil Brides on a two week overseas excursion that will be full of crazy times, and even crazier shows! Be sure to grab your tickets early, and show us…

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