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:: Friday, February 25, 2005 ::

I used to get asked why I never cut the ends off my guitar strings.


AC/DC


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:: mike 1:56 PM [+] ::
:: Thursday, February 24, 2005 ::
Some days you just want to throw knives.

You know?

So, go ahead.

THROW KNIVES.


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:: mike 3:19 PM [+] ::
:: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 ::
Blink, and they're gone

"For over a decade, Blink-182 has toured, recorded and done non-stop promotion, all while trying to balance relationships with family and friends. To that end, the band has decided to go on an indefinite hiatus to spend some time enjoying the fruits of their labors with their loved ones. While there is no set plan for the band to begin working together again, no one knows what tomorrow may bring."

The world awaits.
:: mike 8:17 AM [+] ::
:: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 ::
an official news brief from HQ: pretty cool. Congrats, Phil.


SUBJECT: "Across 110 Street," mixed by Phil Nicolo, receives Grammy Award

Hello friends,

Our own Phil Nicolo is a Grammy recipient in the Best Salsa/Merengue Album category for his work on "Across 110 Street" by the Spanish Harlem Orchestra featuring Ruben Blades (Libertad Records). He has previously been nominated for three Grammy Awards.

Phil, who mastered both "Skimming" and "Tonight I Drink You All," is an independent producer, engineer and co-founder of Ruffhouse Records which he started with brother Joe from their home outside of Philadelphia. Known as "The Butcher Brothers," they have gone on to sell over one hundred million records to date, and have established themselves as a force in all genres of music production. A short list of the diverse artists Phil has worked with includes Lauryn Hill; The Fugees; Cypress Hill; Pete Yorn; Train; The Roots; Billy Joel; the Rolling Stones; Aerosmith; Sting; The Police; John Lennon; Bob Dylan; Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails); The Moby Area One tour featuring Moby, Incubus, and Outkast; Luscious Jackson; The Pretenders; Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam; The Mighty Mighty Bosstones; Dishwalla; Cibo Matto; Urge Overkill; Anthrax; The Cult; Depeche Mode; and many others.

Phil will again be working with Engine Company as recording continues for the new Lesley Gore album, her first in more than thirty years. Engine Company's Blake Morgan is producing, and the record features songs from Mike, Blake, Shimmerplanet's John Fischer, and, of course, Lesley. The band -- Jonathan Ellinghaus (drums), John Turner (bass), Blake Morgan (piano), and Mike (guitars) -- features the lineup from "Skimming" displaying a lush, smoky side of their musical personalities.

If you missed Mike on Mixed Bag with Pete Fornatale, you can catch the hour-long interview and performances online at www.wfuv.org. Click on WFUV archives and enter "Mike Errico" in the search line. Pete was most gracious and inspiring. Enjoy!
:: mike 8:25 AM [+] ::
:: Tuesday, February 15, 2005 ::
Westminster Dog Show

Enough said. These are the beasts we walk around with, like it's all completely normal.
:: mike 7:41 AM [+] ::
:: Monday, February 14, 2005 ::
For those of you who care about drums, here are John Bonham outtakes from the "In Through the Out Door" sessions. I don't know how long they'll stay posted, but they are pretty cool...
:: mike 9:39 AM [+] ::
One can't talk about Cold-eeze without a nod to NyQuil.

They have a Sleep Aptitude Test (SAT) Here is a potential score:


Z. GET BACK INTO BED AND PULL THE COVERS OVER YOUR HEAD - YOU FLUNKED! Not only are you terribly sleep-deprived, but you could be causing serious damage to your body and mind. You are a "walking zombie" and unproductive. And to make matters worse, you are sick! When you are suffering from a cold or flu there is no better remedy than sleep. Your immune system stops functioning properly, so forget about your body fighting off any viruses. The main goal is to get as much rest as possible. In order to relieve symptoms such as sniffling, sneezing, coughing, aching, stuffy head and fever - reach for a bottle of NyQuil, which will help your body get the good sleep it needs to feel better.

Try to keep in mind that according to sleep experts, if you want to be fully alert, in a good mood, mentally sharp, creative, and energetic all day long, you might need to spend at least one third of your life sleeping. Over an average lifetime, that's a commitment of nearly twenty-four years in bed. If you want to start living up to your potential, "learn" to sleep better. Try to get at least eight hours of sleep a night, especially when you are feeling tired or sick. NOW, GO TO BED!

...mmm. coffee.
:: mike 9:28 AM [+] ::
:: Friday, February 11, 2005 ::
ROCK ON MY BRUTHA

At this juncture, let me extol the virtues of Cold-Eeze. According to www.coldeeze.com's Common Cold Forecast generator:

Current Cold & Flu Level in: NEW YORK is HIGH, with 14-16% of the city's population exhibiting these top 3 current symptoms (in order):
Nasal Congestion
Chest Congestion
Coughing

This is consistent with my condition. What an amazing resource.

I checked other important zip codes:
zip code: 90210
Current Cold & Flu Level in: BEVERLY HILLS is HIGH
zip code: 60607
Current Cold & Flu Level in: CHICAGO is HIGH
zip code: 02134
Current Cold & Flu Level in: BOSTON is HIGH
zip code: 76015
Current Cold & Flu Level in: ARLINGTON,TX is HIGH
zip code: 30305
Current Cold & Flu Level in: ATLANTA is HIGH
zip code: 98230
Current Cold & Flu Level in: BLAINE is HIGH

I don't know where Blaine is. But it seems the entire country needs Cold-Eeze. Try your zip code and see if you need Cold-Eeze, too.
:: mike 10:43 AM [+] ::
:: Thursday, February 10, 2005 ::
Home. Studying.

Tom Waits, "Real Gone" - wow. He's created a world, and now he gets to stomp around in it any old time.

The Frames, "Burn the Maps" - great.

Brazilian Girls, "Lazy Lover" - made me laugh. And that's cool.

Louis XIV, "Illegal Tender" - also made me laugh. Maybe someone drugged me. Maybe that's why I'm laughing so much.

Hell with music. More laughing. Mick Mars from Motley Crue got sued for millions today by his girlfriend Robbie Mantooth. Mantooth. Mantooth. Never date someone named 'Mantooth.' God, the guys in that band never, ever learn.

See? I'm laughing again.

This is fun.





:: mike 1:11 PM [+] ::
:: Tuesday, February 8, 2005 ::
LAS VEGAS

The cars open like oysters, and soft pink people ooze off the seats and into the casino car park. I decided to have my morning coffee in the only place that I've found that features actual sunlight. Inside, at a permanent 10pm, the slot machines are sucking money from seniors who slump over the handlebars of their cherry-red Rascals. They are attached by clear tubing to brushed steel oxygen tanks, and stare with eyes like salmon, indifferent to the bells, the flashing lights, the spinning numbers, the clusters of fruit, the pornographic depictions of boats and jewelry. They are vacationing.

I am working. I'm in between shows, running over my guitar solos, my choices of pedals and pickup positions. Unannounced, underground -- I'm kinda working on something... with somebody. Can't really talk here. But don't let the quiet fool you.

I can say: it's going great. I'm very psyched.

:: mike 2:18 PM [+] ::

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