NEWS
last updated 2/21/1999
From the board:
T-shirt Bonanza
OK, here's the deal. I've got to do some spring cleaning to get
ready for some new merchandise, so I propose the following:
3$ gets you a shirt, postage included. Extra shirts are 2$ each.
We got the "typeset" logo on
navy, and a "joker" design on both white and black. The navy
and black shirts are available in M,L, and XL, the white in L
and XL only. Contact me at reeland@fdt.net or by mail at PO
Box 6046, Gainesville, FL 32627-6046.
02/15/1999 15:40:22 by Rusty
on 2/1 Once again a copy of Plymouth was sold on Ebay, however this time it only went for $70
Jessica video taped the show on 1/29, if you would like a copy email her MightyKC@aol.com to work out the details.
On 1/25/99 a copy of Plymouth was sold on Ebay.com for $325!
Some news on the new Drummer from Walter:
I haven't spoken to him yet. It has only been the last week where it was
really definite
because he had some committments to these other bands- so actually it is
definite--but not official-- if that makes sense-- legally.
Rusty posted this to the board on 2/1:
Thanks For Not Killing Me
Thanks to everybody who came out to the show and didn't
heave beer cups and abuse my way. Jack is a hard act to
follow, a true original. I tried to do his parts justice and I hope
it measures up. The new stuff was reworked before I joined,
has been reworked since the new year when I joined(is it
possible to overrehearse in less than a month?), and most
probably will undergo some changes either lyrically or
musically in the future. If you hear something you like, don't
hesitate to tell us. I know you won't hesitate if it sucks.... If you
listen to Andy Lord tell it, he cut his hair either because he was
tired of it or because I also have them.I put forth the idea that,
when we play out of town, he and I should go out and play
some half-assed reegae jam while singing in bad Jamacian
accents just to fuck with people's heads. He wisely wasn't
into it. One more thing: why the fuck are you guys dicussing
Creed on the Subrosa Page? I have nothing against them, and
their road tech Andy carried my ass at the show on
Friday(come back Andy, they can't love you like I can!), But
they should have one hell of a mack-daddy website considering
the mad money they're making.
by Rusty the New Guy
On 12/18 Mike posted this to the BB:
no lambasting please...
it's not torrey's fault...it was mine for giving such lame
responses to the questions, legitimate questions, i just get
cynical about the questions about ourselves sometimes...why
such interest in divulsions? is it the wonder with the nature of
celebritydom? is it wonder with the nature of gossip? i know it
is not these, it is more of the wonder with what goes on behind
the creation of music...our next move is not important...we have
very little strategem beyond concentrating our effort into
songwriting as a band and performing those songs as
effortlessly and natural and completely as possible. What
frustrates most of us right now is the slag time...this feeling that
we are in a very obscure area right now...a new
drummer-Rusty from whoreculture who is an incrredible fit-,
many new ideas and directions being contributed from
everyone and of course label-less and tied down with
income-generating labor from 7-5 every day and a new
miniature human-being(the baby) in Andy's life. Actually, all of
this is very exciting and inspiring in a chaotic sort of way...we
have a feeling of metamorphisis(see Franz Kafka: The
Metamophisis). My nominations for covers are: Boris The
Spider-The Who, and Walter?- The Kinks. I want to thank all
here who read these pages for the support and for somehow
getting what goes on in the music. Happy Ramadan
Subrosa has finished their demo and are currentally seeking a new lable. This was posted to the BB by the bands manager Walter:
Harvest Fest
the guys in Subrosa wanted me to post something about the fact
that many fans paid alot of $$ to see them play only to find out
that their set was cut in half by GAMA. If you were one of
those people , please E-mail me at H19@aol.com and I'll make
sure you ge on the free list for the next show. The band
appreciates everyone's support but there no touring plans at this
time. The guys are working on new songs and a new demo
tape-hopefully good things will start happening for them again
in January. thanks alot. Walt
Mike and his girlfriend were spotted streaking across the stage at the recent harvest festival. Rumor says it was to protest the Sister Hazels set changes that caused Subrosa to be left with a 4 song long performance
Mike posted this to the BB on 10/09/1998:
nudies and refunds
sitting here reading the posts of the posts, i understand you
were all pissed for being dissed at the show...sorry we only
got to four of our songs...about $8.50 per song, we ripped you
off. But you must understand that it was the fault of the Hazels
and the Gamas so if any of you would like compensation please
save your ticket stub and bring it to the next show wherever we
play and you may be our guests...I know this doesn't make up
for twenty dollars but it is some kind of gratitude for sticking it
out with us...speaking of sticking it out, the dequamated two
during hazel's hit will remain unamed, but they were both there,
exfolited not on their own volition, but because we had already
been stripped by gama and gang during our own set. don't
expect to hear about this in any press, and don't expect us to
play harvest again... thanks to all of you for everything...yours
in the buff - mike
Andy now has a daughter named Emily, she was born around mid July.
Subrosa has aquired the rights to N.B.T.D.Y.H.
So you play music for squirrels? Here are some interesting links to other non band related squirrel sites:
The Squirrel Page
This page is an information site about these rodents, it actually blames
music goups as one of the reasons why it is hard to find information on squirrels
Squirrel in Black
If they ever made an X-Files about squirrels it would be like this
Scary Squirrel World
assorted stories about squirrels
Them Squirrels Gonna Die!!!!
Little girls can be so funny, although they use way too many !'s and ?'s
The Secret Squirrel plot to take over the world
The name says it all
"Buzzard" is used in the background for a Miami Planetarium commercial, however the song is not featured in any of the shows
Mike and Andy have both started writing and singing songs for the band
Subrosa performed acustic at the Covered Dish on friday 6/19. Go to Tour Dates for the rest of the info.
well there hasn't been much news lately so I asked around and went through old Subrosa/For Squirrels setlists and compiled a list of songs that Subrosa/F.S. have covered. If you notice any mistakes or have an addition pleast email me: tinhat@hotmail.com, thanks to all those who've contributed
"Doubter"-Five-Eight
"War Pigs"-Ozzy Ozbourn
"Killing an Arab"-The Cure
"Yer Blues"-The Beatles
"You've got to hide your love away"-The Beatles
"Parinoid"-Black Sabbath
"Break on Through"-The Doors
"Wild Thing"-the Troggs
"Kung Fu"-Ash
"Bulls on Parade"-Rage Against The Machiene
"Another Lonely Day"-Ben Harper
"Bloodletting (the vampire song)"-Concrete Blonde
"Come Together"-The Beatles
"Lurkin"-Pearl Jam (on a setlist but not played?)
"Faces"-Star Garage
"Fight for you Right (to party)"-The Beastie Boys
"Where is my Mind?"-The Pixies
"Working Class Hero"-John Lennon
"My Friend Goo/Toxic Boots"-Sonic Youth
"Five to One"-The Doors
"The Immigrant Song"-Led Zepplin
"Paint it Black"-The Rolling Stones
"Breed"-Nirvana
"Tommorow Never Knows"-The Beatles
"Mamma said Knock you out"-LL Cool J (performed by For Squirrels)
and what about bands that cover For Squirrels/Subrosa songs?
Mary Karlzen-"Kill The Birds" as heard on Relaxing The Undertow.
Pulling Birds-"Go On Up"
Somone calling themselfs Subrosa posted this to the B.B.S. on 5/12:
"SONY-EATING THE CAKE TOO"
"If you're in a band signed by a label and then dropped because of the LABEL'S own laziness, it seems almost illegal to not have the rights to your oen songs. If Nick Launay hasn't screamed at Sony for this, he should be to blame too, the guy helped produce the album. This is one more testament to the fact that Sony is a lazy-ass label, picking up the bands they feel will be a flash in the pan. A very bright flash mind you, but a 'sparkle and fade' nonetheless"
Subroa played Hot Plate 98' on friday 4/17, thier set was acustic, and consisted of 6 songs most of them were new. Here is a copy of the press release
A CD copy of Baypath Road was sold on 4/3 for 137.50 on Ebay.com
Well it's official Subrosa has been droped by Sony. Rumor has it that the band will be taking some time off to write some new songs. Here is what Andy posted to the BBS sometime in March:
"Hello everybody. We are not touring with Pearl Jam. My Birthday is the 16 of July. I'll be 25 and a daddy on the 8th. My fiance Kim and I are expecting a baby girl. We are playing on the 24 of April at the Dish. We appreciate all of the hate mail Sony is recieving; they have given up on us. I need a job, preferably one that requires minimal effort and skills. As far as the band goes, we will never quit, we will always write and record new songs. I have hemeroids that are bloody and itchy"
Anyone who has ANY newsworthy information please email
me.
BACK