tag:alexkellymusic.com,2005:/blogs/diary?p=2Diary2019-10-22T23:31:47-04:00Alex Kellyfalsetag:alexkellymusic.com,2005:Post/59358122019-10-22T23:31:47-04:002023-10-16T10:44:51-04:00Well well well<p>I guess the day has arrived at long last. I'm back! Back on stage that is. Life has certainly been a whirlwind up until this point. So much has happened since my last performance, an experience I'm dying to tell you all about, but not in this post. I'm tired, it's late, and I just wanted to pop in to say ya girl is coming back and coming back strong! So catch me in the city this Friday for the 1st of many new shows. Can't wait! After the show I'll do another diary about life and all that stuff. Night night*</p>Alex Kellytag:alexkellymusic.com,2005:Post/46640912017-04-09T10:20:54-04:002022-05-20T20:03:54-04:00Status: Chillen<p>Well that was a nightmare! Spring is finally here, thank god. I'm not sure how much more of this NYC weather I can take. Maybe move to Florida or something. Although I'm not sure what the music scene is like there. Anyhow, it's over! So what's new? Same shit new day, new music, new musicians, new life, new attitude. I think that takes care of all the new stuff. FYI, I hate writing about this shit, makes me yawn. I do like to check in every now and then though, so here I am....checking in...<br><br>Still no FB/IG/Twit/or whatever other spy programs everyone is into these days. This world is so crazy. Seems like the only thing we have left is music. Find some that you love. Something that makes you feel good, mind, body, and (MOST IMPORTANTLY) soul. Cling to it. It may be your last hope.<br><br>Be safe out there<br>-AK<br><br> </p>Alex Kellytag:alexkellymusic.com,2005:Post/45163572016-12-18T16:49:15-05:002022-05-20T20:04:28-04:00The Deep Freeze<p>Seems like a good time to pop in before the end of the year, no? I know, I know, you missed me so much your face almost popped off! Well rest assured I'm here now. Let’s catch you up on what’s good: </p>
<p>Social Media <br>Facebook, Insta, Twitter and all other social media are in Alex's time-out. I'm so over all of them! It was all fun and games until the 2016 presidential election. I was really upset by the way information was manipulated by social media, so I quit! <br>In this blog I am officially announcing to all my fans that when you want to chat or see pics, or msgs or whatever, you know where to find me. Yep, right here at alexkellymusic.com I love all of you and thank you for your support. </p>
<p>Music <br>About 10 months ago, I started to learn to play guitar. The process has been intense. Guitar changed my life! It took me from a place of being unhappy and honestly uninspired, to a place of discovery, enlightenment, and dare I say musical bliss!! Sometimes I think about what it was like before I started playing, and I gotta tell you, I don't miss it. I can’t imagine life without my instrument. Obvi the new music will be very different from before. How could it not be? Call me crazy, but I'd rather not write too much about what I am working on. Never know which goons from the majors' (who have ZERO creative ideas) might be reading this. Would hate for someone to “borrow" from me. Trust me, it happens more than it should.</p>
<p>Personal <br>Now you know damn well I'm not gonna say anything personal on here. LOL!! Wait! I thought of something -Got an invite to a Christmas party that I know is going to be EXTRA! Not sure if going. Ok, enough of that. <br>***Later****</p>Alex Kellytag:alexkellymusic.com,2005:Post/37757002015-07-13T12:19:39-04:002017-01-14T10:35:56-05:00Mic CheckEh Hem, is this thing on?.....I have good news for everyone, I'm still alive! Omg, I pretty much pee'd my pants this morning when I read a fan email asking if I was "still alive". WOW, really?! You guys are so crazy sometimes. I can't give you too much shit though, since the world appears to have gone absolutely mad with the advent of social media. Sorry guys, I'm a little old school on this topic. I love ya'll, but I don't LOVE YOU LOVE YOU. How do I say this? I can't actually live in the matrix with you, but I promise to visit every now and then. How's that? <br><br>I mean come on, still alive? I can't. Anyways, I'm good. In fact I'm REAL good. Working on music (you know like art and stuff), living my life (which by the way off the road, turns out to be pretty wonderful), and most importantly I'm NOT updating my status with selfies every time I eat a cookie or take a shit. Yea, that last part was for shock value. Did it work? Seeeeeee, I'm not so bad at this after all. Please keep your emails coming, oh how I do enjoy reading the zany notes you leave.<br><br><br>You want a pic don't you? Alright, alright. Here's one of me not giving a F*%$<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6607/c5f2751ea723eebf2d2e2157272e7dc9ebdbd711/medium/poshak.jpg?1436804839" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><br><br><br>Kisses<br>-Alex (The Undead)<br> Alex Kellytag:alexkellymusic.com,2005:Post/36122602015-03-19T17:54:27-04:002022-05-29T14:10:05-04:00BAM Wrap Up<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6607/44f4360a21eb3aea3547dd3aecc466767c697f5b/medium/alex-kelly-band-bam-music-brooklyn-new-york-njohnston-photography-112-edit.jpg?1426788700" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><span style="font-size: 1em;">The reality is, I'm a new woman! Finally the butterfly has emerged! Everything about the show was perfect. I even kept my shoes on for once, so I'm feeling real good right now, REAL GOOD. T</span>he show at BAM was literally a rebirth for me. I'm so happy to be working with an incredible new band: <span style="font-size: 1em;">Alex Major (Drums), Caleb Mcmahon (Trumpet/Keys), Ethan Sass (Bass), Ayesu Lartey (Guitar). These guys killed it. You don't want to miss our next live show. Check out the "Shows" tab to see where we are playing next. </span><br> Alex Kellytag:alexkellymusic.com,2005:Post/31297602014-08-10T12:48:50-04:002014-08-10T13:06:47-04:00Tour Time<span class="font_large"><span class="font_regular"><font size="2">Aaah, the highs and lows of a touring Indie band...tisk tisk, where to start? I could say some shit here, but I'll try to keep it nice. Here are some highlights from our recent tour, I'll post some more blather in a few days. </font></span><br><br><strong>The Fire</strong></span>- Philly, PA<br><strong>The Situation:</strong> When you roll out of the tour van in your daisy dukes, Nirvana T-shirt and a head scarf, and everyone greets you with a smile, you know it's gonna be a good night! <br><br><strong>The Venue</strong>: Mid-sized place. Part hipster bar + part dive bar = a whooole lot of fun. The greenroom was a separate apartment upstairs, which I had all to myself. The staff was super chill and the bartenders gave us mad drink tickets. We luvs drunky tickets! <br><br><strong>Highlights</strong>: Great crowd. Kelsey and I shared a heinie with the boys from The Good Mess (That's heineken you pervs!). We all chilled and smoked after the show.<br><br><strong>Verdict</strong>: From load-in to show time, the staff at The Fire were fantastic! The people came out to hear music, dance, and hang with bands... and that my friends is rock n roll!<br><br><span class="font_large"><strong>TheTreehouse</strong></span>-Washington, D.C.<br><br><strong>The Situation</strong>: The bartender was the soundman. Can you feel my anger? No? THE BARTENDER AND THE SOUNDMAN WERE THE SAME PERSON!!<br><br><strong>The Venue:</strong> Multilevel venue, small, nice bar area.<br><br><strong>Highlights</strong>: After fumbling around with the sound for about an hour, the very nice, very sweet bartender finally relented and went to look for someone who actually knew sound! You know like went to sound school and stuff... At that point we were pretty much screwed, so I got behind the bar and started mixing up some shots to calm the restless audience (oh, yes I did!!). The alleged soundman was all "Whatcho doin?" and I'm like "No! Whatchoo doin?!" In the end we all laughed and made the best of it, but behind closed doors Kelsey and I were not happy to say the least. Pissed is more like it.<br><br><strong>Verdict</strong>: Venue Fail! Sound Fail! Gig fail!<br><br><strong>Sidenote</strong>: The after party was crazo! Kelsey and I popped in and out of a bunch of random clubs for the rest of the night. Rooftops, ratchet basement clubs, DC lounges, we did it all. <br><br><span class="font_large"><strong>Taffys</strong></span>- Eaton, OH<br> Verdict: This one was so good. I talked about it in a recent interview. Check it out <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://nataliejill.wordpress.com/2014/08/09/bacon-pancakes-and-hula-hoop-theft-an-interview-with-alex-kelly-and-kelsey-warren/" target="_blank">here</a><br><br>To Be Continued..........Alex Kellytag:alexkellymusic.com,2005:Post/29737452014-05-27T12:12:34-04:002017-01-14T10:35:55-05:00Magnet Sneak-Peak<span class="font_regular">What a craaaaaaazy weekend! We are so pumped about this new video! The cast and crew went into ultimate creative mode. Kelsey would say "It all came together like butt cheeks"....While I think I understand that sentiment, there was no actual booty's involved.... A nip-slip here and there, but no booty's (Sorry). Anyhow, check out these pics from the shoot, and don't forget to watch our new music video for Magnet in just a few short weeks!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6607/76df2b9d15e4c9a812008c6ee4329313f2c5157a/medium/photo-5.jpg?1401207067" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></span>Alex Kellytag:alexkellymusic.com,2005:Post/29290782014-05-08T15:23:09-04:002017-01-14T10:35:55-05:00Magnet Music VideoYes! The moment we've all been waiting for is here at last, the music video for Magnet! Oh yeah, you like that dontcha?! It's so fun getting together again with my team, Kelsey, Bruce, Tanya, and the crew. I usually am pretty good about not giving too much away, but I can say that we are shooting in the VERY VERY near future. The last video we made was for Orange Circle, and we had a ball! Recently someone from the crew was working out at the New York Sports Club and snapped the photo to the left.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6607/e574436b7033f9f2ce24097ce18efcb211f25bbc/medium/ocvideoat-nysc.jpg?1399576057" class="size_m justify_left border_" /> Omg, we all sent funny text messages back and forth about it all day. Nice to see it's alive in the ether-verse. Thanks to everyone who helped us get the OC video out there! If you haven't seen it yet, check it out <a contents="Orange Circle Music Video" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://youtu.be/litvpBTBg14">Orange Circle Music Video</a><br>For the Magnet music video we're gonna really try to make ourselves as uncomfortable as possible.... Meaning try something new. In my mind the only way to do that is to abandon all previous road maps and venture into new territory. So here goes! Haven't heard Magnet yet? For shame!! Lol, jk. Take a listen here <a contents="Listen to Magnet" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/alexkellymusic/03-magnet" target="_blank">Listen to Magnet</a> Alex Kellytag:alexkellymusic.com,2005:Post/12859712013-07-29T06:35:00-04:002013-08-13T10:53:50-04:00On that note...Hey hey!!! Hope you guys didn't miss me too much. Busy busy Alex as usual. I was just sending out some downloads when I realized I haven't written a diary entry in a bit. It's funny cause I could have sworn I did. A crap ton happens to me on a daily basis, so I guess it's just a matter of what to write about. Did I tell you guys about the Space Palace Party? No? Awesome! Ok, so I jump in this cab and go to Brooklyn because I don't want to be late for my show futzing around with the train, and as I'm riding I notice that the scene is changing quite a bit. I mean it's really getting seedy... like shady mcshade town. Even worse, when we arrive at the address, there is no place in sight that I can see would be suitable for a house party. I pay the cab driver, but not before I ask for his reassurance that we are at the right place like 4 times. He kicks me out, and I'm just standing there. Lucky for me these two guys spotted me get out of the cab and walk right up to me. I'm thinking "Shit! I forgot my mace". They ask me if I'm looking for a party. Wondering if we are talking about the same kind of party, I hesitate to answer. The one guy says "The Space Palace Party", and I sigh with relief. For a minute there I really thought I was going to have to kick one of these guys in the balls and make a run for it, but thankfully that wasn't the case. <br><br>
The building was a typical Brooklyn brownstone (In this case, a grey-stone). I venture down some concrete stairs, into a dark hallway, and past a large curtain made of old VHS cassette tape strips. Cool! As I enter the main room I'm greeted by some of the nicest folks I've met in a long time. Not the 'snooty-hipster' type, but the really chill 'I'm not into fads, and I'm not a poser' type. They welcome me, give me booze and make sure I'm as comfy as possible. The light in the space was super nice too. There was a guy doing wall projections using colored oils that changed the entire space each time he did something new. Kelsey met me there about 20 min after I arrived. Everyone thought we were going to play a full set with our entire band, but weeks before the party we decided to surprise everyone with an acoustic set instead. Turns out, It was just the thing the party needed to get going.<br><br>
I had such a killer time at The Space Palace. All the bands that played brought thier own unique flavor to the space. We partied all night! All of us! Sweaty, drunk and high on music. Oh yeah, there was this punch they were serving that was out of control! I don't know what the heck was in that stuff, but after drinking one cup I felt like I had 3 cups! Sszzurp? Jungle juice? Whatever, it was goooooood!<br><br>
There were a few other really cool things that happened, but I'm not allowed to write them on the internet. If you want to find out you should come to the next party. If you're not sure where it is I'm not going to tell you that either. Google it!<br><br>
-Alex<br><br><br><br type="_moz">Alex Kellytag:alexkellymusic.com,2005:Post/9635512013-06-18T07:01:52-04:002013-06-18T07:01:52-04:00OMGI was at the Northside Festival last weekend having a really great time. The whole day I drank free Jameson and ate free food. I was with my very best friends, other musicians, and occasionally the random chatty person. I couldn't have been happier. The whole day passed and I started thinking "This is the perfect day"....or so I thought. At 2am I was hungry again, so my friends and I went to the last open taco truck in Williamsburg. I set my hula hoop (which I had had all day) against a gate that was literally less than a foot away from us. As we turned our backs to the hoop at that ungodly hour, and enjoyed our last meal....I finished my taco only to discover that some A-hole made off with my hoop! We didnt even see it!<br><br>
For those of you that know how much of a hoop addict I am, you know I was totally freaking out. Thank the lord I had so much alcohol in me that the shock of my stolen hoop didn't hit me til the next morning. Why, why, why???? Stealing is bad. Perhaps the theif never learned this on their local playground as a child, but when you take what isn't yours, usually the take-y gets their older sibling to kick your stealing take-r butt! Why I oughtta......You're lucky my big sister Daphine wasn't here or I'd have her sit on you!<br><br>
So I'm gonna cry some more....and then cry some more. I was given that hoop 5 years ago by a hippie in the park. She was magical and taught me her magic....So I'm gonna cry about my stolen memory. After a few days though, I'm gonna either make a new hoop myself or buy one. There will never be one like the one I had though. It was the hoop of the golden goddess.....And if I see someone with it, I'm gonna show them a picture of it, wag my finger at them really hard, and politely ask for it back. If that doesn't work, I'll have to resort to the sneakers and vaseline in my purse (and trust me, nobody wants that!).<br><br>
Sigh.......<br type="_moz">Alex Kellytag:alexkellymusic.com,2005:Post/8308942013-05-28T09:02:06-04:002017-01-14T10:35:55-05:00My Pink Wet DreamThere I was in the Hamptons just minding my own business when suddenly I saw her. It was as though someone pulled her right out of my mind. I was sure I had seen her before, but only in my dreams. There she was, just as I had pictured her all these years. The only thing missing was a golden tattoo of my initials on her right side. I wanted to go right up to her and hug her, no kiss her. I wasnted to kiss her so hard and long and squeeze her and never let her go. I thought about it for a minute and decided not to in fear that passers-by might think ill of me. So there I stood in the shadows staring at her, imagining what life would be like if we were together. The hour was growinng late and I had to get ready for dinner, so before I left her, i took a picture vowing to see her again...even if only in my dreams.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6607/f6a0d6987711b450a7042f985c2d6654e96fbdf9/medium/Pinkorgasm.jpg?1369764558" class="size_orig justify_right border_" alt="" height="141" width="300" /><br type="_moz">Alex Kellytag:alexkellymusic.com,2005:Post/7005922013-05-08T10:00:00-04:002022-05-20T20:05:01-04:00Orange Circle Music Video<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: larger;">Ready for another insane summer of fun? We sure are! The release of our new music video for Orange Circle is just weeks away. </span><span style="font-size: larger;">We had the very good fortune of pairing with an excellent outlet for the video, so we're hoping that you'll all get to see it not only on Youtube, but on TV in your very own home.</span><span style="font-size: larger;"> Yay! We have a few irons in the fire as</span><span style="font-size: larger;"> far as college radio to</span><span style="font-size: larger;">o, so when you </span><span style="font-size: larger;">hear </span><span style="font-size: larger;">us on</span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6607/edf78cc3bf0e5e1aa05659fc365df12880ed9b48/medium/orangecircle.jpg?1368039921" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="168" style="font-size: 14px;" width="300" /><span style="font-size: larger;"> your campus radio stations, give them a shout and let them know how much you loooooove OC! </span>
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<span style="font-size: larger;">Thats it for me (for now).</span><span style="font-size: larger;"> Check our Tour page for new dates, bring your sexy butts out to see us and shake it!<br>Xx<br>-Alex</span>
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<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6607/3bb35000736125dc0fc790790cde629fcbe9cda6/medium/ALEX-KELLY-1736.jpg?1375984499" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="450" width="300" />I'm always a little afraid to mention that we're making new music. It's the point of no return where people start asking you "When is it going to be done?" and "Aren't you guys working on a new project?" After a while, I just hate saying that we're still working on it. Nevertheless, we ARE in the process of recording our next album at GCR Audio.</div>
It's really exciting to see how far we can push these sounds. We work with so many different elements, to see them all come together in just such and such a way is so fantastic. I'm really into the process of it all. Working with Kelsey on a second project so far has been eye opening for the both of us. We surprise each other constantly, it's quite great really. Still not sure if we want to to an EP or an album or if we want to release a series of singles??? We'd love to hear from you though! Reach out to us online here, facebook, twitter, or whatever and let us know what you think. More music news later.<br>
Xx<br>
-AKAlex Kellytag:alexkellymusic.com,2005:Post/2864102013-01-22T14:02:25-05:002013-01-22T14:02:25-05:00On The Road Again<span style="font-size: larger;">Busy busy busy as usual, but rest assured we are on the road again in just a few days! It's going to be a little different without my drummer and our whole set up, although I'm really looking forward to it. In rehearsals, Kelsey and I had a chance to hash out the music in a way we haven't done since we wrote it. Funny how all the electronics and other instrumentation have the ability to both add to and distract from the core of the songs, the writing. When done in an acoustic way, the stories within the songs take the forefront. Makes me mindful of my first love in music. <br><br>
For me, the song writing process is all consuming. I have a hard time focusing on anything else once I put pen to paper. This tour is going to reflect a very intimate side of me that not many people regularly get a chance to see. It forces me to be real in ways that I'm almost uncomfortable with (I said almost). This kind of challenge is the challenge I live for as an artist.<br>
See you all there.<br>
Xx<br>
-AK</span><br type="_moz">Alex Kellytag:alexkellymusic.com,2005:Post/2682522012-12-18T09:05:00-05:002017-01-14T10:35:55-05:00OM Tour Review<span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6607/901297cf4113d9fee7ea8fc3c07d40288da91adb/medium/AK26.jpg?1375984499" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="225" width="300" /><br><br><b>The Orange Meltdown tour is officially over, and what a time we had. Instead of writing this "diary" style, I'm just going to break it down by city. <br>
Ok, check it out:</b><br></span><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6607/203cce44892e071ea161bd07f9f89b42b0850ed5/medium/aksom.jpg?1375984499" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="225" width="300" /><br><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><b><br>
Sommerville:</b> This was the very first stop on the OM tour. We played at Precinct, where things were a bit quiet when we first arrived.<br>
As the night went on the scene changed only slightly. pILLOW tHEORY fans were in the audience (some wearing thier pIILOW TShirts). <br>
I dont remember meeting anyone from the staff or even the promoter that night. We all took a shot of bourbon and played the show.<br>
Overall this was a quiet gig, with fans that were really pumped about seeing both bands play. Pumped, but calm.<br>
There was also a blogger in attendance. We met only briefly, after he finfished his review of the show (Read review </span><a target="_new" href="http://onebostonian.com/?p=312"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Here</span></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">). <br></span><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6607/8866caa74996f64856888337c85e4d9c605e1d46/medium/aklh.jpg?1375984499" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="203" style="color: rgb(0, 128, 128);" width="200" /><br><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 128);"><b><br>
Providence</b>: The Apartment rocks! We loved this show. From the audience to the staff, everyone was great! <br>
This was one of the "party shows" of the tour for sure. There was a comedian that was on just before pILLOW who had us dying laughing.<br>
The bathtub and other random apartment-like stuff strewn about inspired us to be extremely silly and gave us plenty to do after soundcheck.<br><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></span><a style="background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: none; vertical-align: top; color: rgb(247, 239, 15); cursor: pointer; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;" target="_blank" href="http://990wbob.com/"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 128);">990WBOB.com</span></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 128);"> radio was broadcasting from the club that night. Those guys were super cool and really loved our set.<br>
We're definitely planning on returning and playing another killer show. These folks know how to party.</span><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6607/a32d4d232dbd7367cbc35453317e15c6870f0c7e/medium/akral.jpg?1375984499" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="400" style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);" width="300" /><br><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);"><b><br>
Raleigh</b>: We were scared. As soon as we found parking and walked to the venue we were scared. <br>
The people hanging out in Downtown Raleigh near Slims were biazzare. It was a mixture of college kids and OG's (that's original gangsta's). <br>
We were starving when we got there after being in the van for what seemed like forever.<br>
We went to a place down the street that had THE MOST DELISH fried chicken sandwich I've ever had.<br>
It had Fried green tomato on it..mmmmmm.... Anyhow, the soundgirl (who's name escapes me, sorry) was really great. <br>
She was so polite and really into her job. We were all shocked at the sound that she was able to get in that place! It was damn good.<br>
During my set a group of students/ tourists visiting from France showed up. From the street they heard the music coming out of the club and decided to pop in.<br>
They brought the party, French style! Lol! It was a lot of fun. <br><br></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><b>Long Branch</b>: Show cancelled due to Sandy storm.<br></span><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6607/859c959ab0696497a1b015a7ec0fdc5b3b887712/medium/AK11.jpg?1375984499" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="400" width="300" /><br><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 102);"><b>Philly</b>: Awesome time at Dobbs, the people at the club were great. Cool scene here.<br>
The promoter called us just as we were pulling up to the venue so that he could come out and stand in the street to hold our parking spot. <br>
To some this might seem like a small thing, but we thought it was really nice.<br>
It's just little things like that really make all the bands comfort level go from 0-10. <br>
Some places we've gone to have been the opposite, so we really appreciate the people that are good to us. <br>
The audience was into the music, especially Kelsey mom, who was sitting almost front row (Hi Kelseys' mom!).<br>
Some dude on the street tried to sell us drugs, but we said no. Besides everyone was wasted and ready to go back to the hotel at that point. <br>
Great show at Dobbs though, we'll return again next year for sure.<br><br></span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6607/9f5917a362a00853a346bb35de5b026a31876267/medium/AK20.jpg?1375984499" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="373" width="300" /><br><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128);"><b>Buffalo</b>:This city is one of the most underrated cities I know of. Elmwood avenue is gorgeous, and the budding art scene here is truly unique. <br>
Having said that, much to our surprise, the way we were treated at Nietzsche's was absolutely TERRIBLE! <br>
In the green room just before we played, unaware that he was talking to my bandmates, the promoter proceded to say some rather unsavory things about the last show we played in Buffalo. Of course after his speech, my boys came downstairs to let me know what an asshole this guy was. <br>
He was such a wanker, he even refused to give the band more than 1 drink ticket. What a douche! <br>
This was the worst show we played during our whole tour! Not at reflection on the city, it's just a shame this loser was representing them that night. <br>
Harsh? Trust me I'm holding back, nuff said.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6607/87b7fd6a68183eeda1b59fbd73e32ca817a8da10/medium/IMG_0300.jpg?1375984499" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="200" width="300" /><br></span><br><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 255);"><b>Manchester</b>: We love Manchester! No, really we do. <br>
This was one of those shows that we'll probably talk about amungst ourselves for a long time. <br>
If not for the show itself, for the crazy time we had afterwards. <br>
We met some of the most genuine people in Manchester. The hospitality was tremendous. <br>
The audience was the perfect audience for our music. <br>
Everybody was dancing and having a good time. <br>
Nothing but good things to say about this one :)<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6607/7f7b8a182ce88d5d25a11e809a02e851d9c10540/medium/Tourpic.jpg?1375984499" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="246" width="300" /><br></span><br><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><b>New York City</b>: Home sweet home. We can't talk shit about NY, we love it here! Both CMJ and Mercury Lounge were a blast. CMJ crowd was pretty sick, lots of heads and cool bands. Mercury Lounge was chill and easy. Glad to be back in the big apple!</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 255);"><br></span><br><span style="font-size: small;">That'iks the clean version of what happened on the tour. The other stuff you'll have to read about in some behind the scene's book on the band in the future. my lips are sealed ;)<br>
Until next Tour (next year).<br>
-AK</span><br>
<br type="_moz">Alex Kellytag:alexkellymusic.com,2005:Post/2583052012-11-28T08:55:00-05:002017-01-14T10:35:55-05:00Tour Update<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6607/aafebf2bc42cde5b94e78ccec1d3a4acfef89b3c/medium/akpillow.jpg?1375984499" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="300" width="300" /><br><span style="font-size: larger;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 255);">November portion of the tour, check! What a crazy time on the road with pIILOW tHEORY. Being in a van with several guys and only one other girl was pretty hilarious. Boy, you really get to know some personal stuff about people when you're in such a confined space for hours on end. Im so happy that we're all traveling together. So you want the lowdown eh? Well, I'll be the first one to dish since after reading this, Im sure the guys are gonna talk maaad smack! Kelsey drools...hard! And is a total redbull + Cinnabon addict. Not at the same time, but I wouldnt put it past him, he likes the sugar. He says its a tour thing, but I saw some icing in the corner of his lip the other day (non-tour day) so he's hooked I suspect. <br></span></span><br><span style="font-size: larger;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128);">Bill is pretty unique. He did so many little interesting things (too manny to list), but they were definitely interesting. He LOVES Chris Brown and R&B in general, which is really rad. Bill is a total freak on stage, I love how he gets completely locked into a song. Danos drives like its Sunday-everyday, Lol! He and my merch girl Lovely performed and unforgettable navigation through NYC....I slept through most of that drama thank goodness! Mark just randomly appeared whenever Danos disappeared, a magic trick pIILLOW tHEORY will have to teach AK at some point.<br><br>
I was of course a perfrect angel who never did anything wrong, and was awesome the whole time, no quirks...just awesomeness! Ok, well thats my version of the first half of the tour anyway ;) More to come as we make our way through upstate NY and beyond. Here we go!<br><br><br></span></span><br>Alex Kellytag:alexkellymusic.com,2005:Post/606322012-10-30T12:55:00-04:002012-10-30T12:55:00-04:00Sandy AftermathHey hey my lovies! All is well here in Manhattan. I know that the media would have you all think that the end has come, but not so much. Sure Im without electricity for a few days, the street lights in lower manhattan don't work, and overall it's a ghost town down here, but New Yorkers are tough! Give us lemons, we'll make lemon margherita's, give us a hurricane, we'll get drunk off of those same lemon margherita's til it passes! Look, the point is that in some places the storm hit, shits bad. Hell, in some places its real bad, but I think situations like this force us all to see what really matters in life. What's that you say? Well, it certainly isn't our cell phones, or twitter, or Facebook, or any of the other gadgets we've invented to amuse ourselves (which by the way, depending on where you are located at this point may not be working anyway). Whats matters most in life is living! So even if you are facing a tough road ahead, do your best to go out, take a walk, and along the way give thanks the forces that be that you are still standing....Unlike a lot of tree's in most area. Think about it ;)<br>
Ok, that's enough out of me. I have to head back downtown now. I'm signing off until lord "Con Edision" smiles upon my apartment again.<br>
-Alex KellyAlex Kellytag:alexkellymusic.com,2005:Post/2354292012-10-18T10:00:00-04:002017-01-14T10:35:55-05:00CMJ Showcase<span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128);"><span style="font-size: larger;">Hella-awesome! That's pretty much all I have to say about our showcase for CMJ last Tuesday night. Industry b.s. was a factor as usual, but other than that we had a great night, and played a killer set. My boy Bruce was there with his camera, so eventually you guys can see some footage from the show in case you missed it (booooooooo, shame on you!).<br><br>
There were a few bands at Sullivan Hall that really rocked us too :) So we made some new friends....Ok, we made some cute new friends.....Ok, I made some cute new friends who wanted to hang out later and I did, but that's all you're gonna get out of me. See ya soon!<br>
Here's a pic of me, Kelsey, and Bill (oh yeah, Bill is our new drummer, he's a sweety pie):</span></span><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6607/5cfa4d41a0743cb496ad546f65f9a99b8fa35465/medium/AkBwKw.jpg?1375984499" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="400" width="300" /><br><br><br type="_moz">Alex Kellytag:alexkellymusic.com,2005:Post/2197472012-09-25T12:20:00-04:002017-01-14T10:35:54-05:00the BIG CHOP<span style="font-size: larger">Hey hey, long time no write. I've been busy what can I say. We just wraped the music video's for both Orange Circle and Catalyst. Omg guys, after several days of running around for this and that, dancing, and spending hours in hair and makeup, I was totally spent. I really felt like I wanted to do something wild to get me back to my old self. Something outrageous! Not just the typical get wasted and hang out way too late type of shit though. Especially since I stopped drinking like a month ago already. I called up some friends who suggested that I break something, yeah you read it right, <b>break something.</b> This was the genius idea that was offered to me, so of course I was like "Uh, no...". Jail is too smelly and people stand far too close for a girl like me. Frustrated with outside advice, I decided to listen to my gut and do someting crazy. Something that would have a lasting effect and shock the hell out of everyone! So I cut all my hair off! Haha, take that suits!!!!<br>
Check it out, it's the new AK! It's nothing but loud music and black leather from here on in! Aaaahhhh, change is good :)<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6607/3a26aeeeefb2bb3f880e7eee24df0eda24e83f58/medium/AKChopcrop.jpg?1375984499" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="464" width="300" /></span>Alex Kellytag:alexkellymusic.com,2005:Post/1929242012-07-24T14:03:03-04:002017-01-14T10:35:54-05:00Dora on my shoe<div>
<span style="font-size: small; ">Walking in the E. Village headed to a party one night last week in the blazing heat, I started hearing a kind of "sctratchy-scratchy" sound. After a few blocks I notice that there was something attached to my shoe. I was all "Ewww, please dont be some kind of hobo-street-tissue". Lucky for me it was'nt. It was Dora the Explorer!! Not the real Dora, but a Dora sticker, phew! Glad thats over</span>.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6607/6dff53d4dd2cea94b3e58ce0e5ee48d8e26445df/large/Doraonmyshoe.jpg?1375984498" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="343" width="600" /><br>
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Check it out:<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6607/a81d6059231f52ae26e586ffd340e08574dc2a0e/medium/6.jpeg?1375984498" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="221" width="300" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6607/81c085d4977b760b2cafef4fac6db31a6e7c5c45/medium/006.jpeg?1375984498" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="451" width="300" /><br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6607/747ce7885d5f676a5d5778c28973724f188d70fd/medium/akkwbe.jpg?1375984498" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="400" width="300" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6607/a4dea6105debc9206bd9cc1ed22b7b5c323f88cc/medium/035.jpeg?1375984498" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="342" width="300" /><br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6607/e6192a203eff1cf83ff0bf0afe56927209bb71c7/large/71.jpeg?1375984498" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="440" width="600" /><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6607/b9a915de4f7b6b2a53ea98f1a6cf6b1768ff9a76/medium/013.jpeg?1375984498" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="437" width="300" /><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6607/e984d8a761804ffada48a4d1b5167a312da54e0c/medium/014.jpeg?1375984498" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="441" width="300" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6607/8a7a64e786c9d36e7f92bfac3d2a16771fa04f3d/medium/019.jpeg?1375984498" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6607/32f9be4bc7f2370688eb81479d69f4fdb8b58db9/medium/026.jpeg?1375984498" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6607/fd4f14da0d74ec596cbd3bc7eae17ba666b87968/medium/Alex_P1000944.jpg?1375984498" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="400" width="300" /><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br type="_moz">Alex Kellytag:alexkellymusic.com,2005:Post/1783842012-06-14T10:05:00-04:002017-01-14T10:35:54-05:00Behind the Scenes Part 2<p><span style="font-size: small">Recently, I was asked to tell a little background story about how Orange Circle was created, so I thought it would make a great journal entry too! <br>
If you don't already know my 11:11 fiansco , here is the short of it: <br>
One day 11:11 started appearing everywhere. I'm talking clocks, reciepts, addresses, license plates, you name it. Needless to say, I started getting a little nutty about it after a while. Eventually, I began doing some research on the number 11, which lead to a rather bizzare book entitled "The Law of One" by Ra, the humble messangers of the law of one. The book has 4 parts and scared the Bejesis out of me, but also inspired me to create Orange Circle. I do not recommend this book for casual reading, as the language is a little rough at times. Also, the book is kinda strange, ya know?<br><br>
I based all of the songs off of concepts I found interesting. The main point that the book makes is that mankind must learn how to LOVE. I really resonate with this idea. I think that if everyone on the planet made a concious effort to practice love on an individual level, than the "problems" of the entire world would cease. Hippie talk you say? The same hippies that did this:<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6607/7f15c731ac1902055f1dde99e04ab7f68796d8c9/medium/flower-in-gun-barrel.jpg?1375984498" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="226" width="300" /><br>
AMAZING.Yep, Im with it! I'd like to encourage all of my fans to make it their mission in 2012 to perform random acts of LOVE. I believe in you ;)<br>
The Orange Circle single is about the joy of existing, the joy of being. It is a celebration of the sun, giver of LOVE/LIGHT, the source of life for all living things on planet earth.<br>
Enjoy!<br>
Until next entry,<br>
-AK</span></p>Alex Kellytag:alexkellymusic.com,2005:Post/1739922012-06-01T08:50:00-04:002017-01-14T10:35:54-05:00The Making of Orange Circle<div style="text-align: center; "><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6607/1d0021e1fe824c16f281aeb4a81884dbed343bc4/medium/Akkw_02.jpg?1375984498" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="225" width="300" /></div>
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I have been putting off writing about this album forever. The reason is because I wasn't sure what I should omit as opposed to what I should share (haha). So here's my semi-censored version of what happened. Try not to vomit (lol). </div>
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I love Kelsey Warren! (I said no vomitting)<br>
Now, before you go making up any "secret-crush" rumors, let me explain. I moved back to NYC not knowing if I could even get a gig, let alone start a new project. I was at a warehouse party in Williamsburg one night with VJ Kala and my friend Melo, when I met a guitar player named Michael. His band was playing the party that night. After offering me a joint (which I reluctantly refused), I asked Michael if he would play guitar in my band (which he reluctantly refused), but offered me the number of someone he said would be "perfect". A few days later I called the number written on rolling paper, and set up a meeting with Kelsey Warren.<br><br>
Kelsey and I met at Whole Foods in Union Square. Immediately we were comfortable with each other and started to discuss the new project, and how we'd go about executing a plan. I can't explain it, but I knew from jump we were in store for quite a ride. From that day on we set out to make Orange Circle come hell or high water, and boy, if I was ever going to omit anything, this is it! So lets use "bla bla bla blabla bla blabla" for filler.<br><br>
Several months into it, we found ourselves going to extemes for creative inspiration. One day we were walking down the street and passed an old funky hotel building, whose lobby was filled with sexy Europeans. Yes, all of them, very sexy and very foreign. So of course, we stopped. What we found inside the hotel was nothing short of a miracle. Wall to wall artwork! Paintings ceiling to floor in every room, all done by various artists. This hotel was like my fantasy writing space! We checked oursleves in for a little over a week, with the vow of either killing each other or finishing the album. The result is what you all will be listening today. I wish I could tell you the name of the hotel, but I have alreaedy given you enough clues to do a google search and find it on your own. Besides, I really love it there and would hate to not be able to get a reservation (wink wink). Love you though. Anyhow, not only were we able to gig in NY, but everyone was and continues to be super receptive to the music. I'm grateful and so humbled by this experience. Kelsey and I fought like brother and sister, especially when it came to exchanging certain ideas, but when all was said and done, each gave just enough to make it all work, just like Michael said "perfect".<br><br>
Want more behind the scene's stories? Check out my diary later this week.<br>
Xoxo<br>
-AK<br><br>
</div>Alex Kellytag:alexkellymusic.com,2005:Post/642972012-05-28T13:50:00-04:002022-05-20T20:06:05-04:00Beach time!<p>This is my last day of vacation until the madness continues (sad face), but only sad face for the fun I won't be having in the sun, in this beautiful place. However, I can't complain too much seeing as how there's a very different kind of fun to be had, following the long weekend! Ok, back to happy face :) Come back and see us on June 1st for the debut of the Orange Circle album, and of course more free stuff (giggles). Memorial day weekend, I will miss you. Sigh, I wish I lived on the beach...</p>Alex Kellytag:alexkellymusic.com,2005:Post/1716252012-05-22T19:10:00-04:002022-05-20T20:06:51-04:00Kickin it late-night<p><span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-size: larger">Date:</span></span><span style="font-size: larger"><span style="color: #800080"> May 23,2012</span></span><br><span style="color: #000000">Topic: Hangin with Howard and Kelsey</span><br><br>Fun day, got together with the guys to have drinks and talk band bullshit. By the end of the night, wound up at the studio space in BK. Totally awesome to just vibe out for a bit. Nothing too wild to report, except for Howards weird obsession with the Chariots of Fire? Idk, you'll have to ask him about it. Oh, AND on the way home the clocks hit 11:11 just as we pulled up to my spot (insert twilight zone music)....Anyhow, here's a pic of Howard and yours truely, AK!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6607/66276b42a55f61777413d34d33f26ee0831db850/medium/akha.jpg?1375984498" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="124" width="300" /></p>Alex Kellytag:alexkellymusic.com,2005:Post/1691812012-05-16T15:05:00-04:002017-01-14T10:35:54-05:00Its Good To Be Back<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6607/297cb26334a56dd173e9e49f51e64c6dc66952ae/thumb/akasmokin.jpg?1375984498" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="94" width="125" />Whazzzzuup!!!!! Can you believe it?! Its our brand new home. Not bad, not bad. It feels so good to have new things! New site, new album, and a new band. I promise to dish about all of the juicy details about the making of... trust me its juicy ;)<br>
For now,look around, put your feet up and enjoy the new site! <br>
Xoxo<br>
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