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City: Columbia County
State: New York
Country: US
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Tuesday, December 08, 2009 
So I've been really thinking about the songs we've been demoing with Clinton in New Bedford, MA and talking to the other guys in the band about it. Before we lost our drummer we were planning on writing for a full length to be released on Farewell Party Records, unfortunately, with all that's gone on, that's impossible and some of the songs we are recording are over a year old. I think what we should probably do instead is release two split Seven Inches with the songs we record. They will be split as follows:

7" #1
1) Coney Island
2) Make Believe

7" #2
1) Flag-Folding
2) Our Miracles

If any band (or record label for that matter) is interested in working with us to release a split 7" to be out by spring 2010, please get in touch with us as soon as possible. We'd really be into doing one with a band that has toured and gotten their name out there, especially if they are out of somewhere other than the Northeastern United States. Stay in touch! 

buccia428@​strose.​edu
http:​/​/​www.​myspace.​com/​caleblionheart
Friday, October 02, 2009 

Current mood:  bummed

Despite several desperate attempts to salvage our winter east coast tour, we will unfortunately have to ultimately forgo our usual post-holiday routing this winter. When the exit of our former drummer left us without a solid rhythm section or a van, we tried scrambling to find both in time to make the confirmed tour dates. As the weeks progressed, and collegiate course loads got heavier, the prospect of actually figuring it all out seemed dubious. We think it would be in our best interest (and the interests of anyone willing to pay money to see us) to forgo the tour, and leisurely finish demoing songs for "Climbing Up a Mountain Just For The View," complete our search for a new drummer, accumulate money for new merchandise and a van, and write new songs. If this causes any inconvenience for anyone (especially Barrie at Generic Insight Radio, The Marine Electric, Crucial Dudes, Jake at NCFB, Steven with a V, Ravi at Dayton Dirt, Heads Held High, The Buster League, Richard at the Keynote Company, and Half Hearted Hero) we are truly sorry, and tried to make a decision as quickly as possible in order to efficiently rectify any damage done. We'll be in your neighborhood, vfw hall, basement, and headphones again before you know it. Happy Holidays, and enjoy the New Year. Again we are so sorry for any and all inconvenience and hope that you will keep us in mind for future shows and tours. 


- Caleb Lionheart


http://www.myspace.com/caleblionheart

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Currently listening:
Is Dead
By Crime in Stereo
Release date: 2007-10-23
Monday, July 27, 2009 

Current mood:  tired

9/12/07 – The College of Saint Rose – Albany, NY

11/14/07 – The College of Saint Rose – Albany, NY

12/08/07 – The Lion’s Den – Albany, NY w/ Offsides

1/20/08 – Valentine’s – Albany, NY w/ End of a Year

2/08/08 – The College of Saint Rose -  Albany, NY w/ Trophy Scars

2/09/08 – Netcong Knights of Columbus – Netcong, NJ w/ Trophy Scars

2/21/08 – The College of Saint Rose – Albany, NY

3/14/08 – The Lion’s Den – Albany, NY

3/15/08 – The Muddy Cup – Albany, NY

3/19/08 – SSCC – Saratoga Springs, NY

4/12/08 – Valentine’s – Albany, NY w/ The Fad, The Flaming Tsunamis

4/14/08 – Blessed Virgin Mary Hall – Latham, NY

4/28/08 – University at Albany – Albany, NY

5/01/08 – 289 Delaware Avenue – Albany, NY

5/02/08 – The Lion’s Den – Albany, NY w/ A Loss For Words

5/16/08 – The Lion’s Den – Albany, NY w/ Fireworks

6/05/08 – Valentine’s – Albany, NY w/ Just Surrender

6/08/08 – The Lion’s Den – Albany, NY

6/09/08 – Hudson Moose Lodge – Hudson, NY

6/20/08 – The Basement – Kingston, NY

6/21/08 – Last Call – Farmingdale (Long Island), NY

6/22/08 – The Meatlocker – Montclair, NJ

6/23/08 – Alley Katz – Richmond, VA

6/24/08 – Spazzatorium Galleria – Greenville, NC w/ Zechs Marquise

6/26/08 – Sweet Melissa’s – Savannah, GA

6/27/08 – Doozer’s Pub – Jacksonville, FL

7/10/08 – The Lion’s Den – Albany, NY

7/11/08 – Jason’s Upstairs Bar – Hudson, NY

7/22/08 – The Red Square – Albany, NY

7/24/08 – The Basement – Kingston, NY

7/25/08 – Knapp’s Underground – Bennington, VT

7/29/08 – The Lion’s Den – Albany, NY w/ Young & Divine

8/15/08 – The Lion’s Den – Albany, NY

8/16/08 – The Platinum Lounge – Poughkeepsie, NY

8/29/08 – The Muddy Cup – Albany, NY

8/30/08 – Samuel’s Café – Schenectady, NY

9/06/08 – Valentine’s – Albany, NY w/ Rory Breaker

9/20/08 – The Lion’s Den – Albany, NY w/ I Call Fives

9/26/08 – Cabaloosa’s – New Paltz, NY

10/04/08 – The Lion’s Den – Albany, NY

10/06/08 – University at Albany – Albany, NY

10/16/08 – The College of Saint Rose – Albany, NY

11/01/08 – The Loft – Poughkeepsie, NYw/ I Am the Avalanche, This Is Hell

11/20/08 – The Lion’s Den – Albany, NY w/ No Harm Done

12/10/08 – The Muddy Cup – Albany, NY

12/13/08 – Shelter Skatepark – Albany, NY w/ Trophy Scars

12/18/08 – Nottingham – Brooklyn, NY w/ I Call Fives

12/19/08 – Mr. Beerie’s – Bethpage (Long Island), NY

12/20/08 – Stoneham White Church – Stoneham, MA w/ Transit, Title Fight

12/26/08 – The Basement – Kingston, NY

12/27/08 – Pennsville Bowling Alley – Pennsville, NJ w/ I Call Fives

12/28/08 – Charm City Art Space – Baltimore, MD

12/29/08 – The Blue Nile – Harrisonburg, VA

12/30/08 – The Triple – Richmond, VA

1/01/09 – The Spazz Haus – Greenville, NC

1/03/09 – LFM Garage – Forked River, NJ

1/04/09 – Tommy’s Tavern – Brooklyn, NY

1/22/09 – The Lion’s Den – Albany, NY

2/14/09 – The Lion’s Den – Albany, NY w/ Worn In Red

3/21/09 – Shelter Skatepark – Albany, NY w/ Have Heart, Polar Bear Club, Trapped Under Ice

4/05/09 – Hampton Ponds Association – Melrose, MA

4/17/09 – Hudson Moose Lodge – Hudson, NY

4/17/09 – Valentine’s – Albany, NY

5/09/09 – The Lion’s Den – Albany, NY w/ Such Gold, The Knockdown

6/14/09 – Northern Lights – Clifton Park, NY w/ Bayside

6/21/09 – United Artists Guild Art Gallery – Albany, NY w/ Ghost Mice, Heathers

6/26/09 – Coffeehouse – Newport, RI

6/27/09 – Nottingham – Brooklyn, NY

6/28/09 – Basement Show – Westbury (Long Island), NY

6/29/09 – The Meatlocker – Montclair, NJ

6/30/09 – Championship – Lemoyne, PA

7/01/09 – Charm City Art Space – Baltimore, MD

7/02/09 – Club Zeva – Wheeling, WV

7/03/09 – Foggy Hollow Music Co – Jonesville, VA

7/04/09 – Jammin Java – East Vienna, VA w/ The Menzigers

7/05/09 – Golden Monkey Tattoo – Fredericksburg, VA w/ Advent

7/06/09 – Jake’s House – Jamestown, NC

7/07/09 – Wonderroot – Atlanta, GA

7/08/09 – Doozer’s Pub – Jacksonville, FL

7/10/09 – The Talent Farm – Pembroke Pines, FL

7/13/09 – Green Cup Books – Birmingham, AL

7/14/09 – Loud House Coffee – Greenbrier, TN

7/15/09 – Long Branch Saloon – Knoxville, TN

7/18/09 – Dayton Dirt Collective – Dayton, OH

7/19/09 – Dayton Dirt Collective – Dayton, OH

7/20/09 – The Scratch House – Cleveland, OH

7/22/09 – Boulder Coffee Co – Rochester, NY

7/23/09 – Westcott Community Center – Syracuse, NY

7/24/09 – Basement Show – Rensselaer, NY

7/25/09 – 242 Main Street – Burlington, VT

8/08/09 – Saratoga Arts Center – Saratoga Springs, NY w/ Transit

8/09/09 – The Glass Door – Brooklyn, NY w/ The Casting Out

8/20/09 – The Landing Zone – Latham, NY w/ Title Fight


8/21/09 – Elixer – Rochester, NY w/ Such Gold, I Call Fives


8/22/09 – The Basement – Kingston, NY w/ the Marine Electric


8/23/09 – 797 Lounge – State College, PA w/ the Marine Electric

Currently listening:
Cool to Be You
By Descendents
Release date: 2004-03-23
Friday, November 14, 2008 
THINK HARDCORE, PLAY POP PUNK (Electric EP out 2008)

Adrenaline

Look at you! Fighting wars over God,
Fighting paper with rock, fighting fire with logs
And all for the chance to survive?
How can you American dream and sleep through the night?
I don't think you can

If you ask me,
"What makes up the anatomy of a man?"
Blood, sweat, and adrenaline.
Adrenaline. Nothing more, nothing less than that.
Adrenaline...

I've felt strong dislike but could never hate
Anything that bleeds, no matter what race.
Cuz even with the promise of amnesty and a loaded clip,
I couldn't just pull the trigger and not give a shit.

I read the obituaries:
I woke up alive this morning
A thousand paper cranes fly high
They fly in unison over Nagasaki.

See Also: "A People's History of the United States" by Howard Zinn
"Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" by Eleanor Coerr

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Home

These concrete buildings scrape the sky
Capital City's keeping you on my mind all the time
But some days I want to run down these alleys screaming
"Get me the hell out of this place!"
I'm out of my mind...

Woah! I'm never going, I'm never going home
Woah! I'm never going, I'm never going home
Never stop moving, Never stop running
Woah! I'm never going, I'm never going home

They said "You're never gunna go...
You went off to college and found Albany
45 minutes away from home"
Well, Hudson River City's in my soul,
I love where I'm from but sometimes you gotta go,
And I'm gunna go! Woah!

Woah! I'm never going, I'm never going home
Woah! I'm never going, I'm never going home
Never stop moving, Never stop running
Woah! I'm never going, I'm never going home

We asked for planes but only got straw wings
And I broke my arm trying to fly
Still we'll spread out to both horizon lines
Won't stop running until the day I die.

See Also: "They Ask For Planes and Are Given Straw Wings" by Frida Kahlo
"Shoulder To The Wheel" by Saves The Day

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Vultures

What will become of us?
We're the first of a dying breed.
What will become of us?
We've got worn and calloused feet
What will become of us?
But we're still searching
What will become of us? 
For some space to breathe

This day will end
This life will end
The vultures will fly away
And someday our good friends
Won't even be acquaintences
We won't know each other then
Somehow this day will end

We're living just to fill a martyr's grave
What will become of us?
Leaving broken ships left in our wake
What will become of us?
The end is but a risk we'll have to take
What will become of us?
The end is but a risk I'll have to take

Hey-Oh-Oh-Oh!

Connect the dots where the heartstrings perforate
Tear down the walls that cleave from your embrace
Somehow you won't recognize my face
The sands of time can and will be washed away.

See Also: "Sifting Through Madness for the Word, The Line, The Way" by Charles Bukowski
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Keep Time, Lose Track

History will hold our names on the tip of its tongue
Or clench its teeth at the mere mention of us
And the scars filled with ink on his arms and legs
Will tell of words we screamed to mid-summer days
Years ago, I never thought this was mine for the taking
Now I know, I will never grow weary
Of hearing a back beat pounding out my ears

See Also: "Can't Help Falling In Love With You" by Elvis Presley
"The Boy's No Good" by Lifetime

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Rules of Attraction

Liberal Arts New England College Town (yeah!)
We all pretend we care about the sound (yeah!)
The music's playing
There's music playing?
Just take me to your room
Do what you have to
Just don't ask me if it's the first time
Cuz you know it's not the first time...

I always knew it would be like this
This is the death of romance
At the hands of inebriated college kids
I always knew the rules of attraction
This is the death of romance
Our parents warned us about when we were kids

Lying naked in my bed
Can't remember for the life of me
What was done or what was said
And the truth is hanging from a ceiling fan
The truth is I pray every night that tonight will be my last
But still I wake up to a smoking pipe
Or the reminder of what I went to bed with last night
And she whispers, "Suffer baby, you've got to suffer baby!" (yeah!)

I always knew it would be like this
This is the death of romance
At the hands of inebriated college kids
I always knew the rules of attraction
This is the death of romance
Our parents warned us about when we were kids.

See Also: "The Rules of Attraction" by Bret Easton Ellis
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The Circus We've Become

Should I pull over?
Yeah, you probably should
I've got memories scattered
All across this neighborhood
And I've seen the gutter from the asphalt,
I've seen the best of company die
But no one lives forever
So tonight we're gunna have the time of our lives.

If I could be anywhere doing anything
I'd be right here, right now.

Tonight we won't rest
Until we see the sun
We're searching for clouds in coffee cups,
When eighteen didn't seem all that young
It reads like brail on your finger tips
When none of these cities feel quite like home
And every map I've ever read
Leads to upstate in my soul. (yeah, alright.)

Youth is wasted on the young
Only when you let the sun go down on you
Like wild horses these days run
Look at the circus we've become
I don't want to be with anyone but you
But if I could be anywhere doing anything
I'd be right here, right now.

See Also: "Lean On Sheena" by The Bouncing Souls 
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UNRELEASED (c) 2009.

Make Believe

It's a time where poets without tongues
Mouth the words that can't be sung into deaf ears
That yearn to hear the words you speak
Of a wife that loves until she cheats

Can we forgive ourselves?
Can we just make believe?
Can we just make amends
Or atleast just get some sleep for the time being?

Time is of the essense but it's what we have the least
And we'll fear love to our heart's content
Because that fear is all we need.
I want a funeral with lines that stretch all the way to the road.
I want a funeral where tears are just swirls in the punch-bowl.

See Also: "Accidents" by Alexisonfire
"Stay Together For The Kids" by Blink 182
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Our Miracles


Been wasting all our days
As tossing matches to a flame
We've been drinking hard so we're feeling brave
Enough to mourn the days that pass
Enough to raise a drinking glass
Enough to trade a sigh for a laugh.
We've been living off our miracles.

So what's a dreamer to do?
Climb up a mountain just for the view?
Cover each one of our backs just like a bruise?
I heard that time can heal all wounds,
"It'll make you good as new."
Well, I'm still picking at a few too soon.
We've been living off our miracles.

See Also: "One Day of Life" by Manlio Argueta
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Dutch Guts

Nodding off on Partridge in the corner of the room
Suddenly, the whole world comes into view
Push through the crowd.
The more you listen, the sweeter it sounds.
What's wrong with singing a song born of my soul?
We believe the words we know
Hum along the one's we don't
These are the chords, these are the chords
The chords that scar our throats
And who knows where we'll be tomorrow?
Who knows when the pain will end?
We've got the scars to show that we'll be here tomorrow
We've got the scars to show that the pain does end.

See Also: "1930" by The Gaslight Anthem

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Eyes to an Empty Sky

I lit a candle in church just to watch it burn.
Light up the room!
Empathy is more than faith in words,
Or prayers whispered to statues.
The sky is empty, we're alone in the world.

See Also: "Cool To Be You" by Descendents
"Jesus Christ" by Brand New
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Flag-Folding


My God, my God! There's nothing left inside this heart
Except the memory of what we used to be.
Silence us? Bamboo is begging to call a bluff
In an attempt to re-educate me.

You can't create me in your image
Or imagine me as something you create.

Dith Pran, you better scribble this all down.
Just because it's written doesn't mean that they'll believe.
Cambodian mud painted red as the setting sun
In an attempt to re-educate me.

You can calm a tongue by ripping it from a mouth
But you can't change my mind by muffling the sound.

See Also: "The Last Word: Dith Pran." New York Times, March 30, 2008.
"From the Shadows: The Ultimate Insider's Story of Five Presidents and How They Won the Cold War" by Robert Gates

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Coney Island

Did you hear Disney bought Coney Island?
Took down all the lights and rides?
Leveled the whole pier?
Did you hear the dreams we had as children
collect like dust on forgotten photo albums year after year?
Or walls of sand built by children to hold back the sea?
I bet you never sleep soundly.

Did you hear the mayor has trouble sleeping?
They erected a monument; he beds beneath it on the street.
Did you hear the dreams he has for New York?
Come and get your "culture" from poverty,
Or walls of sand built by children to hold back the sea.
I bet you never sleep soundly.

I bet you never sleep.
And I guess, I'm just tired of waiting
For what I have to be taken away from me.
As the weathered boat dries gleaming on the hill,
A whiter sail catches the breeze
And I bet you never sleep, soundly.

See Also: "The Boat Dreams From the Hill" by Jawbreaker
"Infrared" by Strike Anywhere
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Postcards from Scotland

Morning came early you know we're sleeping in again
Last night ended right where this morning began
And you ask if we can be together apart from a drinking binge
Baby, two's a crowd even eithout the dehydration.
And the lights are on down Madison, the skirts are getting short
But we just laugh, and run right past cuz even if they ask
You don't have to show off to "get yours."
No, no, no, no, no.

If your body were a canvas the masterpeice I could create
If your body were a canvas I'd let my fingers smere the paint
Get under your skin like the tattoos that line your frame
Or cover all your walls with maps and allow you to show me the way to your heart.
We folded revolutions out of paper and took the time to see them fly
But I wonder if we'll ever tire of revealing truths in plain view to the blind
Only for them to blindly pass them by.

You fly the flag of rebellion each and everywhere you go
But you've spent the better part of two yours in your cold bed alone
Is there any rebel yell left in the rasp in your voice?
Or is this "just a beer and not a lifestyle choice." You tell me honey!
And our friends, they all keep fucking up
But we wouldn't give them up for the world
Cuz the records we keep playing wouldn't sound half as good
Without all of you screaming every word.

Well, are you screaming?
Because you know I'm screaming!

You don't need to send me postcards from Scotland
Even if I'm alone in my apartment
Just stay up late, alone with me watching documentaries
And usher me into a false state of enlightenment
Here's to booze and here's to conversation
Here's to booze and here's to conversation
Sit back, relax, the next stop's Pennsylvania Station.
Here's to booze and here's to conversation.

See Also: "The Weather Underground" Directed by Sam Green and Bill Siegel 
"Outbound" by Transit
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Caleb Lionheart (c) 2007, 2008, and 2009.
All lyrics by Tony Bucci
All songs written by Caleb Lionheart

Currently reading:
War All the Time
By Charles Bukowski
Release date: 2002-05-31