Hello, Everyone!

It's been a bit since my last blog on August 17th, because I've been super swamped with band and school projects (yes, I still hope to grow-up and get my Folklore M. A. one day...). Anyway, about the new tracks- We decided to go with a "jam" theme this time....

1) "Want You To Think" (3:07) This is probably the last time this song can appear as a jam as things are starting to get set with this one, but this take from our October 16, 2006 practice is the first solid jam on it with everything in place. This song tries to touch on the notion that things can be confusing in the U.S.A. with all the spin and propaganda out there. We are constantly told many things to convince us of certain "truths" (or lies...). As we head into the political campaigning season again, "we just want you to think" about what you're seeing and hearing. Be an informed critical thinker and join us in the "War Against Ignorance and Uninformed Actions"

2) The "Wah Wah" jam (6:39) is from our fifth practice (July 31, 2006). Its title simply comes from the fact that I was using a wah wah effect on my voice to try to imitate a guitar. After we finished playing this one, I commented on how much it reminded me of Neil Young in some spots, and Robert noted that since we were just jamming, he had incorporated a bass hook from "Down By The River" by Neil Young (we just want to give credit where it is due...), but I still think this is a great jam that deserves to be heard for what it is (i.e., four guys having a blast and rockin' out together!)

3) The "Spaghetti" jam (6:07) is from our practice on October 18, 2006. The subject of this song wanders from our favorite gal, Mary J, to comments on my keyboard playing. Its title comes from Mike's list of alternate names for Mary and the fact that the jam winds around like spaghetti.... This jam features Mike's first public appearance on vocals with the Daisies as well as my first keyboard attempts, due to the fact that I had lost my voice during practice that day (Mike actually jokes about his singing and my keyboards from 1:58 - 2:15 in the jam). I really like this one though- Jeff and Robert do an awesome job on drums and bass, and I'm not sure what Mike is doing to get those crazy guitar sounds. Hopefully the cool keyboard sound effects will balance out my few "sour" notes

4) Is currently still "You're Gone" as MySpace isn't letting us take it down.... But will soon be:

"It Tolls For Thee" (8:37) is another jam from the October 18th practice. The title is a reference to the 1624 metaphysical poem by the English poet, John Donne, "Meditation XVII":

"No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if promontory were, as well as if a manor of thy friend's or of thine own were. Any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind; and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee."

I hope you enjoy the jams. The Daisies are really looking forward to our first public appearance on December 16th at The Wetlands in Eugene, Oregon. Hope to see you all there!!

Finally, I want to give a huge thanks to The Nits. I was first introduced to their music while studying in Utrecht, The Netherlands, in 1990. I don..t know how they found our site, but as one of their hugest American fans, I was thrilled to have them join our friends list! If you have never listened to The Nits, go to their site immediately via our friends list, and check them out!!!! My personal favorites of theirs include: "In The Dutch Mountains", "New Flat", "Under A Canoe", "Radio Shoes", "The Day And The Night", and "Apple Orchard", but they have been going a long time and have many different songs and styles for different tastes.... Maybe one day we will make it to The Netherlands and get a chance to gig for all the great people over there, including The Nits!! Until next time, stay safe and happy....

Cheers,
Don