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August 22, 2006
THE WORLD OF DIABLO
Its moving quickly around here!! Yes - we did San Diego. Yes - we got some video (although pretty rough, but what the hell) ... NO!! I havent had time to even look at it yet!! We did, however, get some great shots from our resident photo girl, Wendy. Here's a few of my favorites so far. Takes a nice shot, does our Wendy!! And MUCHO respect and thanks to Jezzi, who bravely manned the trenches of our merch table without question, did a wonderful job, and took off before I could thank her!! But she did great .... so lets hear it for Jezzi!! The gig was ok - strange to actually be doing a show (first shows are always weird!!) - but we are all really glad we did it, and feel a lot better about how it actually works and sounds in a real live situation. Thanks to ALL who showed up, showered us with love, and made it a great first night. Onwards now to the Key Club on Friday.
We play at 11.00pm and there are a bunch of other bands on the bill before us that you should be checking out. The Glitteratti rock - pure and simple. The Bangkok Five are amazing to watch, and I hear good stuff about Fermata. Should be a good loud night of Rock And Roll. Come early, stay late, get hammered!!!
Talking of radio (which I wasn't!!) - Jeremy and myself will be on PLAYBOY RADIO on Thursday morning at 11.30am. The show is on Sirius radio and available on Channel 198 to subscribers. We are doing the Tiffany Granath Show .... a Loveline type of phone-in advice thing - and you are all able to call in on the following number - 1 (877) 205 9796. It airs between 11.00am and 2.00pm and more details can be found here at WWW.PLAYBOYRADIO.COM. Should be a right laugh.
Rehearsals have been great this week - ironing out stuff we picked up on at San Diego and getting tight for fridays show. Let me have a little look at your questions -
Peebs - It has been almost ALL fun, doing Circus Diablo. Its been a little frustrating dealing with everyones schedules (otherwise we would have been on the road most of the summer already!!) but we knew that it would be tough going into it, and everyone involved is really working hard to get Diablo time in. Other than that .... I would say I haven't laughed so much while playing with a band .. EVER!!
Tali - Chris lives quite a way out, and doesnt really enjoy the radio thing. So we dont push it. he is welcome anytime, but has family, and weekends are sacred for that kinda thing!!
Alex - Nothing is planned for Freddy to do publicly. Most of the stuff is private parties and corporate shows. That band costs a lot of money to put on, so its hard to arrange other stuff. But we are always talking about stuff, so we'll just have to hope that everyone decides they wanna do another club gig. Album is still not finished - everyone is too busy - but things are in the works. It'll be done when its done. And merch? The honest answer is ... I have no idea!! Too much on my plate right now to deal. When I get a break, I'll see if we can whip up a shirt or two.
Jay - The setlist is up over at www.circusdiablo.com. And it felt fucking fantastic to walk in the front man shoes again. I love it - I get very ..... er ...... stimulated (!!) when I am just me, no guitar, and being the singer. Voice felt great, loved the vibe .... bring it ON!!!!
Paul - I cant comment on the new Supernova track, cos I havent heard it. But I am damn sure it rocks ... if its different, then good for them. I cant wait to see what those guys come up with. And is it hard to play and sing? ...... YES!! Sometimes, depending on the part. But it can always be mastered with a bit of practise.
Thanks to everyone for your kind words, your encouragement and your support. I HAVE to stop typing now otherwise I'll fall asleep at the keyboard!! See ya'll on friday, and you KNOW I'll have a good V-Blog to post after all these goings on this week!!
Peace and love
Billy
Posted by vivelerock at August 22, 2006 09:09 PM
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Will be there early, will stay late. May partake of some beverages in between. See you Friday!
Posted by: beth at August 22, 2006 10:03 PM
Billy...so much MY pleasure, it was amazing being part of your first gig...everyone associated with Circus Diablo just exudes a fabulous vibe, from Marco to the spectacular Sean London..I got to meet your opening act, Bangkok Five, got to interact with some loyal rock and roll fans, and put my much atrophied merchandising and marketing skills to good use, I mean, I AM a streetwalker for you, after all...
One suggestion...the beautiful men that graciously bought an XL, when a 2X would have probably made them more comfortable...I love them, maybe next order, not so much with the mediums, more with the bigger sizes, for the boys hiding inside a MAN's body...
Also, sorry had to take off, family matters and all, plus, had to have the coach back before midnight...
Thank YOU, Billy, for letting me be a part of Circus Diablo history, I've said it before and I will probably say it a hundred times more...don't take this the wrong way, but...I LOVE YA!!
Give us a kiss,
jezzi
Posted by: jezebel at August 22, 2006 10:52 PM
I'm glad everything worked out well for the first show!!
Now come to the East Coast so we can show you how we do it NYC style! ;-)
OH and tonight is The Panic Channel listening party at Snitch! Come on down to hear (ONe) and win some pretty nifty TPC swag!
Snitch
49 W 21st ST
NYC
8:00-10:00 pm RSVP panicpartyNYC@yahoo.com
Billy, Sue and I are getting loads of experience doing this party tonight so by the time the Circus Diablo CD comes out we'll be old pro's and throw a hell of a listening party!
Posted by: Peebs at August 23, 2006 06:27 AM
jezzi have you any pics of the merch as id love to see it
Posted by: paul at August 23, 2006 07:29 AM
Jezzi... I'm jealous! Two more days for me...can't wait. Billy, if I can be of service, lemme know!
Posted by: Kate at August 23, 2006 09:58 AM
Just shirts right now..front has Circus Diablo logo in white with Made in Hell in red superimposed on it..awesome
Back has an airbrushed Circus on the top, and Diablo on the bottom, in that Old Gothic style font..Wendy had an awesome pic, but I was in it looking kind of manic, made her take it down, maybe she can take a pic of one of her friends that bought the shirt and post it...either way, bring 20 bucks and BUY IT
Speaking of people wanting to sell shirts for Billy, wonderful girl named Camille, manned the booth whilst I was getting change, and sold a shirt herself..Camille, if you are reading this...Key Club Friday..BE THERE...cause I can't
love
jezzi
Posted by: jezebel at August 23, 2006 12:27 PM
yay glad you liked some of the pics.... promise to do much better Friday :D
Dude you guys were sooo awesome.
Posted by: wendybird at August 23, 2006 04:01 PM
So who's going tomorrow???
Posted by: Junebug at August 24, 2006 10:01 AM
No Jezzi on Fri? :(
Bummer mate!!! Guess I will leave the chalk at home.
Junebug - I'll be there, yippeeeee!!!
Billy - Even tho Jezzi has apparently set a very high standard, I am up to the challenge & happy to help in the shirt dept if needed.
*singing* ..."Thursday goes too slow, I've got Friday on my mind"
Posted by: ozmerica at August 24, 2006 10:58 AM
Glad to hear the CD gig went so well,and that you all had a great time!!
Posted by: Lisa Jackson at August 24, 2006 11:24 AM
I shall be there with Abby.
Posted by: Theresa at August 24, 2006 12:18 PM
Hey Billy,
Wish i could get to one of your gigs! but im stuck in europe scracthin me balls
Can you give me some advice please?
I cant decide between a Badcat Hotcat 30 and a Bogner Shiva?
What's your thoughts? If you have any that is.. if not nevermind and have a good day..thanks mate
Posted by: leroy at August 24, 2006 12:51 PM
So, did anyone listen to the radio program today? Or, better yet, record it?
~ Ca
Posted by: Carol Anne at August 24, 2006 02:34 PM
I'll be there tomorrow night. I'm bringing two concert virgins.
Prepare the sacrifice!!!
Posted by: Kate at August 24, 2006 08:53 PM
Hey Billy! You said 'The gig was ok'. That doesn't sound to enthusiastic, just wondering was there something that if you had your time again you would have changed?
Posted by: Simon at August 25, 2006 12:40 AM