What is happening!! Happy New Year everyone, Colby here to give the low down on whats been goin down in the world of Shaggy Wonda. First off to close the door on '08 we played three fantastic shows at three of our favorite spots the weekend before Christmas, Uncle Fester's in Bloomington, Deerhead in Evansville, and Mousetrap in Indy. Then we clocked in some family time for Xmas, but then on the afternoon of the 26th we loaded up and headed down to Nashville, Tn for the fourth annual Nashville recording sessions. We did four days in studio A at Sound Emporium studios. This room has seen such acts as Robert Plant, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, and Bob Dylan just in the last year...no big deal. Our producer/engineer extrodinaire Taylor Pollert dialed up what is without a doubt the best Shaggy Wonda recordings to date. We tracked 10 songs in four days. We really wanted to capture the energy of our live shows in the studio setting so most of the tracks are full live takes. I was pretty proud of how well all four of us longhair's played together, the recordings really jump out and grab your attention. So stay tuned for these tracks to come out over the next year, in fact a couple teaser rough cuts will probably find their way to Myspace in the near future.    

With the new recordings in hand now begins the process of using the new material to gain more exposure for the group within the music industry. We have begun to work through a laundry list of clubs, festivals, booking agents, and labels to submit to. The show schedule is filling in daily with shows confirmed into June at our usual spots as well as new towns and clubs. We are very excited and honored to gain some attention from Relix Magazine in their upcoming Feb/Mar issue as a winner in their JAM-OFF contest so pick yourself up a copy of that.     

Stay tuned as we will bring you updates as we get them. Its an exciting time around the Wonda camp as we build off a successful '08 and bear down for the mountain of work ahead in '09. We have many surprises coming for all the Shaggy Heads including videos, a podcast, and much more still to be dreamed up. Thanks everyone for your support and we look fowrad to seeing you at a show in a town near you very soon. Take Care,Colby

Yo ShaggyHeads... It is my sad duty to inform you (if u dont Know) of the passing of George Carlin.  My favorite Comedian and probably one of the best OF ALL TIME!! I saw him live once at the IU Auditorium when i was a freshman.  I was sitting between my mom and dad, and the very first words out of his mouth were "PUSSYFART".  My mom is a very cool lady but she is from the old school, i couldnt say "butt" growing up.  No one has ever been able to make me feel so uncomfortable, then 5 minutes later crying from laughing.  That cocksucker Carlin better be laughing and drinking a beer with the devil or ill find him in hell and kick the shit out of him.  I think Carlin and the devil will get along tho cuz Carlin will teach ol' Satan a few new cuss words that will make the red one blush.  This is not to say that he was a bad person but i dont think Carlin 1) would want to go to heaven, B) God prolly dont want him there anyway, and D) the devil has got to have better Drugs!!!  ANyway George Carlin will be sorely missed especially in this day and age when everyone takes things too seriously.  George one was of the few who gave shit where shit was due and wasnt afraid to piss people off even tho they deserve it.  GEORGE, THIS IS FOR U:  SHIT PISS FUCK CUNT COCKSUCKER MOTHERFUCKER TITS.  R.I.P.

                                        HUFFY

Well, the Shaggy crew made it back to Bloomington.  After 5 days of hard work the guys laid down 5 songs that are absolutely amazing.  I don't even know how to begin to tell you all how great they sound.  Their talent, creativity, and work ethic is inspiring, and their determination to accept nothing less then 120% is apparent in every note and beat.  Any Way You Know, Only Like This, Nuthin' Boy, Backline, and Light and Peace are completely finished and only awaiting the final vocal tracks and then the mixing and mastering.  This next album is going to be off the hook so start getting excited now!!  If any of you are interested in the actual process of studio recording, check out our photo blog on the web page.  Vince took some great pictures and then explained what's going on in them.  It's a great way to get a feel for what the guy's have been doing for the last week. 

Here is the link to the Photo Blog - http://www.shaggywonda.com/pictures/071228Recording/ 

Now that we're back in the "real world" be looking for a show coming your way.  We're starting '08 off on the 12th at The Verve in Terre Haute.  Hope to see you all there!  Jenn   

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