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Mumford & Sons – Little Lion Man

Damien Komala — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:22:46 +0000

Thanks, Dan for turning me on to this great little band. Little Lion Man, taken from Mumford and Sons’ acoustic bookshop session.

Buy the album, ‘Sigh No More’, here: http://zaphod.uk.vvhp.net/v-v/090924115502 or on the iTunes Store via iTunes.

Me Trying (poorly) to Play Change

Damien Komala — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 01:26:27 +0000

A while a go I recorded this little gem on my iPhone using the Suer8 video app. The film effect is pretty cool but the playing needs some serious practice…and my singing is not really what you’d call…good.

Eh, but it’s something to post and share so here you go guys. Enjoy if you’re up for it.

I literally learned this in about 20 minutes and tried to give it a shot on video. Bad idea…

Kings of Leon US Tour: Cancelled

Damien Komala — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:15:30 +0000

Damnit, and I was looking forward to hitting the concert this Wednesday with a bunch of my neighbors.

According to their website:

We are so sorry to say Kings of Leon are canceling their entire US tour due to Caleb Followill suffering from vocal issues and exhaustion. The band is devastated, but in order to give their fans the shows they deserve, they need to take this break. Unfortunately, the US dates cannot be rescheduled due to the band’s international tour schedule.

At least I hadn’t yet purchased tickets, Matthew and I were just going to scalp a couple at the gate but that’s out.

Ah May, You Hurt So Good

Damien Komala — Wed, 12 May 2010 12:18:32 +0000

I know, we’re halfway through May and I have yet to write a real post. Truth be told there’s been a lot going on but I’ve been too lazy to share. Between Sunfest, Cinco de Mayo and trips out of town it just seems I’m writing about the same stuff as last year.

Sunfest was a blast. I only did two days this year out of five. Saturday and Sunday and to be honest, the Sunday was a long one. The two days afterwards dealing with the hangover was a key factor in my lack of writing. Lots of live bands, booze and dining but it was a great time.

Cinco de Mayo I busted my ass to get as much work done as possible and only made my way down the street around 4pm. Rocco’s was once again the perfect spot to celebrate.

The rest was all a good time as well. Between taking time off and working my ass to make up for it there’s been little time or energy to record it all. I’ve been trying to get better at it but it seems like I’ve been pretty non-stop with my own clients and my large client in Washington so when the day is done I’m really in no mood to write. Hell, I’ve even slacked off of the FaceBook thing but honestly I think that was getting a bit out of hand.

So many family members are now friends, especially those I haven’t even spoken to years. Ah well, such is life online.

OK Go’s Amazing “This Too Shall Pass” video

Damien Komala — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:13:12 +0000

An incredible Rube Goldberg that took four months to build. I just keep watching it over and over.

It’s Sunfest Again!

Damien Komala — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:22:18 +0000

It’s time for Sunfest once again here in downtown West Palm Beach. Lots of great music and food (and drink) to be had. Here’s this years’ lineup:

—WEDNESDAY—
311
and
New Music Night

—THURSDAY—
James Taylor
Citizen Cope

—FRIDAY—
Slightly Stoopid
Pepper
Pennywise
Randy Bachman
Collective Soul

—SATURDAY—
David Cook
UB40
Gin Blossoms
Tonic
Sly and Robbie
Cold War Kids
Classic Albums Live
Jimi Hendrix “Are You Experienced”
The Who “Who’s Next”
The Beatles “Abbey Road”

—SUNDAY—
The Steve Miller Band
Spyro Gyra
G. Love & Special Sauce
Bettye LaVette
Candlebox
Thriving Ivory
Matt Nathanson
Erin McCarley
Jack’s Mannequin

As much as I’d love to see Citizen Cope I think I wait till Sunday and catch G. Love and the rest of the day’s music. There are only a couple on Sunday’s list that aren’t on my current iTunes playlist so I’m stoked!

Winter

Damien Komala — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:24:04 +0000

This one’s called Winter by Joshua Radin. I learned this one for Trish’s Birthday and played it for her. I did record it earlier but she asked that I burn it to a disk just for her so I did. I really like the song so yeah, I re-recorded it. I did mess up a couple times but whatever, you get the point. Think I need some damn voice lessons not that it would do any good. Enjoy (if you can).

Kings of Leon: Only by the Night

Damien Komala — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:55:41 +0000

I’ve been jamming out to Kings of Leon for a couple weeks now and I’m really digging their sound. Especially the new album, “Only by the Night”. One of my favorite tracks is Revelry; it kind of has a few different meanings for me but if you know me at all you’ll get it.

Check them out here at KingsofLeon.com. Matt, I know you’ll probably give them a look, you always do. It’s not German Techno but I’m sure you may find it interesting at the least.

One Sweet Love

Damien Komala — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:59:37 +0000

Alright, here goes. Probably pretty boney and a complete embarrassment but what the hell. The echo in my house makes it sound kind of hollow and yes, I’m no expert vocalist.