It's been sometime since I've updated this last. Our absences does not mean we haven't been busy, because we sure as hell have been. Since we last spoke, empires have been holding each other at gun point as we wrapped up writing and recording for quite a few new songs over the last few months. The process has always been along the same formula. We first come together to flesh out songs to the fullest and the best we can as a group. From there, we take the creation to our laboratory and after some short of chemical burst, we walk away to let the smoke clear. (Its very hard to keep a clear perspective when you become so physically and emotionally attached to a piece of work). From there, we retrace our steps and adapt the songs in a live, electrical setting.
With about eleven songs roughly completed (out of the fifteen we went into the studio with), we are still missing an element of suspense which comes with performing them live. And this is where you enter the picture. Tomorrow, Empires will be test running several new songs that will help shape the future our next release. We will NOT be performing our "new record" but more so showcasing a lot of hard work we've spent the last few months on. As always, we personally want to share this experience with you. We understand there are still rough edges to be smoothed out but this is were we start, the only place we know where to.
Tickets are very close to being sold out for tomorrow at Schubas Tavern (Chicago / August 26th, 2009). Pick up the remaining tickets at Schubas.com. If you're traveling or counting on to walk up for tickets, don't be foolish. You won't want to miss sets by Pet Lions and Big Science. This is a smaller than normal room for us, so expect to things to be LOUD, HOT and quite personal. We could not be more excited (and nervous) to share this with you.
August 26th, 2009
Schubas Tavern
w/ Big Science & Pet Lions
9pm 18+ $10
schubas.com
On a side note, we've been voted into Airwalk's & Spin's USH contest, which continues for another month. Winners partakes in Airwalk's & Spin's SXSW showcase this spring...which means shows outside of Chicago. Something everybody wants, right? If so, voting daily at http://airwalk.com/ush/#/Empires would mean the world to us.
Also, Empires will be touring with the Dear Hunter this September in the midwest. We could not be more excited, along with playing this years Pygmalion Festival. If you think we should be playing your college, let us know at booking@weareempires.com.
Always-
tc & empires