Autograph Studios/Rehearsal Space/Music shop THROWDOWN to benefit West Main Street Mission. (From James's Blahg)

For the past few months, we've been rehearsing at this cool little warehouse practice spot out on the edge of Murfeesboro, called Autograph Studios. Run by a couple of music enthusiasts, it's a really great place to hone your sound, with an actual stage, sound AND lights. It's basically like your own private club to rehearse in, and the guys are always adding new features and amenities, while constantly improving their service to the bands. We've been lovin' it, so naturally, when they asked us to play at their Grand Opening event, with proceeds going to benefit the West Main Street Mission, we were delighted and happily accepted.

Another cool thing about this show is that it was a DAY show, which I love. Rockin out at noon instead of midnight? A refreshing change of pace. There were several bands on the bill, but we went on early in the day. Dude, there was barbeque (breakfast of champs) hot dogs and beer, ALL FREE! (See @jamesharrisongs tweet) People were everywhere, checking out the grounds and the FULL-BLOWN MUSIC STORE they had in the front that we'd been completely unaware of this whole time!
It was my kind of party.
Our set went well. Antjuan couldn't make it, so Mr. Badass Will Brooks switched from keys to bass. We just got it like that.

Perhaps the coolest thing about the day, and the reason I decided to blahg about it, was all the other cool bands that were also playing. Covering a variety of styles, there were upbeat classic rock cover bands, and eclectic original indie bands, but all with a home-spun feel that I'm realizing only emerges from lil Outside-the-city towns like Murfreesboro. There was Guilt-free cult, a local unit formed by a native engineer who'd just come home from some years in the studios of upstate New York. I really enjoyed the comraderie and the exchange, not only with the other bands, but with the many musicians who came to check out and support the cause. Many cards were collected, which is good, because often when we book a headlining gig, we run into trouble finding openers. Not anymore, baby!
It's like I looked around and saw a little scene beginning to develop. A scene we could be a part of. Yikes!

It was awesome. Thanks to Autograph Studios for all the fun and support, all the other bands for creating a really positive hang, and Kris for runnin sound.

Rock on!
-J

P.s. That's me & Kev in the pic, Feelin' the day. Wish yall coulda been there..

Set Sat. 9/22-The Practice Spot

This is our set for today. We're playin at the warehouse we rehearse at. They're having a grand-opening event, with food and like, 7 bands. It's gonna be fun. There'll probably be children around, so this is my version of a PG-13 set list. Ha!
-Jh.

Lil Homies!

We NEED, desperately, for someone to follow us around and film EVERYTHING we do, from now, until people start caring, and maybe more so, then.

All interested parties hit up Brian Henry (@TuscaVegas) or Big Kev (@BigKevM10).

Thanks!

Soundman/Lighting tech NEEDED!

We're looking for a soundman/lighting technician to help us take our live show to the next level! MUST be able to mix sound (keep Shane's guitar under 4,000db, please), Run lighting, including lazers and pyrotechnics made from REAL Dragon Fire™(Imported from China), score illicit substances in any language (both known and unknown) in ANY town or village, have basic knowledge of legal protocol, including disclosure agreements, cease and desist, etc. Multiple identities (with singular personalities) and passports a plus.Previous experience in sound engineering is not necessarily reuired, but prior service in some form of gorilla militia or mercenary force is an absolute pre-requisite. Need to have class A through Q driving licenses, and working knowledge of operational procedures on both a helicoptor and a sub-marine. Must love Wambats. That's just a brief overview of the job description. If this feels like you, and you're confident, with every fiber of your being, that you can be 175,622% COMMITED to this band, forsaking all, including your own bodily functions, then WE'D LOVE FOR YOU TO BECOME PART OF OUR FAMILY! One last note: PLEASE, do not even CONSIDER applying unless you posess the EXACT physical and genetic specifications as this guy.Thank you, and Good luck! -Judd Hall

F.A.M.E. SESSION TEMPORARILY POSTPONED

The Engineer at F.A.M.E., long-time badass Don Srigley, has a daughter, recently married (in fact, last time we were there, he had to run out early to catch her ceremony!). She's havin a baby and OL' PAPA DON'S GONNA BE A GRAMMMPAAAH!

We'll obviously be postponing our Session this weekend, and rescheduling when time and schedules permit. We got a lotta shows looming on the horizon, so we'll see how it goes. Regardless, we're excited about our next dip in the magic-bath that is F.A.M.E. and we'll be sure to bring our absolute best to the table when we return.

Congratulations, Don, from all of us here at Judd Hall. Looks like the F.A.M.-ily just got a little bigger!

We'll see ya at the next session, lil homie...

-Stay tuned for updates, as we'll be gettin back at it REAL soon.

F.A.M.E.

F.A.M.E. (Florence Alabama Musical Enterprises) Studios, located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, is a bonafide chunk of Rock n Roll history, and an AMAZING place to record.
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We started recording out that way about a year ago, before we were even a band, actually. Just 5 dudes, with a rag-tag assemblage of songs, not knowing what our aim was, only that we had the right arrows in our collective quiver.
The place is truly awesome. I mean, stepping through the front door is like stepping into 1977, right down to the wood panels. It's the closest I'll ever get to Southern Rock & Soul Heaven, down here on Earth! Not to mention the countless mind-blowing, jaw-dropping pictures of Little Richard, Otis Redding, The Allman Brothers, and Tommy Dowwd, working in that same studio, all over the walls.
The place has fit us to a tee, from the moment we first loaded in, and the owners and fine staff of engineers have not only been super-accomodating from the very beginning, but have actually become homies and true advocates for our band.

The reason I say all of this is that we're headin back there this weekend for our third round of recordings and we're PUMPED!!!

Stay tuned, right here and on twitter (@JuddHall, @JamesHarrisongs, @BigKevM10, @AntjuanJohnson, @DtownIllWill) for photos, videos, and NEW MUSIC!