Yes, it's true. I just had a cup of coffee with Nick and he will be one of the judges for this week's Budweiser Singing Summer Sendoff, Saturday, September 13 at Brannigan's inside the Stillwater Plaza Hotel. We had a great conversation about the Rejects' new album, "When the World Comes Down," the state of the music industry and even T. Boone Pickens -- all of which will be shared in an article in the near future. I even got an exclusive look at a video for one of the new songs called "Mona Lisa" and I must say, even though the sound of the track is a little bit different than what most fans would expect, it is a great song.

Anyway, stay tuned to Stillwater Scene for the article and get ready for the new album. Also, come on out Saturday if you'd like to meet (or even be judged by) Nick. It should be a blast!

Jared