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About Me

Hi there...My name is Brian. ;)

musician - lover - fighter - producer - engineer - word nerd

laid back - intensely passionate - focused - beer lover - tequila taster

rock n' roller - troublemaker - firestarter - diplomat - football lover

life long CHICAGO BEARS supporter, Madden bad ass

positive energy source - inspirational - realist - guarded - honest

I make records @ The Compound. .

I play bass guitar in a dirty groove rock n' roll band called Year Of The Gun . We're a fresh bunch of young chaps who like to turn the amps up to 11 and pen up some slick riffs, along with a healthy dose of fun lovin', tequila-drinkin' attitude. *halo*

My Interests

In No Particular Order:

1. Traveling across the world.

2. Lega Calcio (Serie A) and English Premiership football.

3. AS Roma & Arsenal.

4. All aspects of capturing and manipulating audio.

5. The Chicago Bears.

6. Riding scooters.

7. Playing music.

I'd like to meet:

You!

Music:

Current Playlist:

1. The Jesus & Mary Chain - 'Head On'

2. Blonde Redhead - '23'

3. Nouvelle Vague - 'Let Me Go'

4. Shiner - 'Third Gear Scratch'

5. Air - 'Playground Love'

6. Peter Bjorn and John - 'Young Folks'

7. Silversun Pickups - 'Little Lover's So Polite'

8. IranianRadio.com - Traditional Persian Music

9. SkyFM.com - Classical guitar and flamenco

10. Vmix.fr - Deep House mixes live from France

Movies:

I don't really watch movies....funny how that works really...I'm so into living the moment that sitting down for a film seems quite...ummm...unnatural? Is that the right way to describe it? It's just an odd sensation really. I suppose on the rare occasion I do see a film it is typically at the theater. It's easier that way because it's more of an 'event' for me...feels less passive.

Television:

I find television uninteresting, with the small exception of NFL Football, European football, Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations, Dr. Who (EXTERMINATE!), Charlie Rose, and various other public programs such as Frontline and other thought provoking bits.

I will also admit that I do enjoy Aqua Teen Hunger Force. Hilarious show.

Books:

Neuromancer by William Gibson....all of his novels really. But there are SO many books I've loved and read. Portal by Rob Swigart was way ahead of it's time...I loved that book. I've also grown up on Douglas Adams...the entire Hitchhikers Guide series has been a long time favorite. Rendevous With Rama by Arthur C. Clarke is also a fine novel...but I could go on and on...so I'll stop here.

My Blog

My band got featured in the Shepherd Express Summerfest Guide! Hot Dog!

Me and the boys of the Gun are totally amped about having been featured in the Shepherd Express Comprehensive Summerfest guide! Amongst the hundreds of artists this year it was truly an honor to be re...
Posted by Mr. Douglas on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:51:00 PST

Should it make me feel this good?

As I was driving to work today....on Earth Day of all days....I was met by a digustingly insane price of $3.69 a gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Just ahead of me in my lane was somebody who happ...
Posted by Mr. Douglas on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:47:00 PST

A change is in the air!

Dear friends,As many of you know, I have been making records at The Tannery in Bayview for the last 2 1/2 years . That time has drawn to a close as The Tannery is transitioning out of the commercial s...
Posted by Mr. Douglas on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:23:00 PST

Are you serious?! :O

Ok sure...I’ve got a twisted sense of humor. No question on that...hah.But seriously....WHO thought that this would be a great marketing idea?! hahaha!Is it just me or is this not just the sligh...
Posted by Mr. Douglas on Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:56:00 PST

My Costa Rican Journey in photos Pt. 1

OK! Here they are FINALLY. These are the first batch of snaps that cover the first half of the trip. Stay tuned for more and I’ll post them when I get the chance.Enjoy! ;)B...
Posted by Mr. Douglas on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:13:00 PST

The Hot List 3-12-08

There are quite a few things that are tickling my fancy at the moment... 1. The latest record from The Kills - "Midnight Boom" Every once in a while Myspace does something good and today it happe...
Posted by Mr. Douglas on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:56:00 PST

Tomorrow I say hello to Central America.

To all my friends I send much love.I'll be gone for a week on my first foray into Central America.I'm off to Costa Rica. Tamara and I will be staying in Manuel Antonio. Manuel Antonio is located in th...
Posted by Mr. Douglas on Sun, 24 Feb 2008 08:59:00 PST

Greetings From Prague!

Hello to all my friends and family back home! :)This is the first chance I've had to stop a moment and send a brief hi to y'all. My time here in Prague has been positively phenomenal. The sites, sound...
Posted by Mr. Douglas on Thu, 17 May 2007 07:59:00 PST

Catch my band Year Of The Gun tonight on Fox Sports Net!!

I am absolutely thrilled to learn that Fox Sports Net will be using our song 'Let Me Drown' tonight (April 18th) at 6:30 PM to play during the Brewers highlight clips in the sports segm...
Posted by Mr. Douglas on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 10:19:00 PST

Come on out and hear some GREAT music Wednesday night!

Hello friends! I wanted to drop a line to y'all lettin' ya know that some INCREDIBLE music will be aired to those hungry ears tomorrow night! The Highbury Pub has booked a really kick ass band called ...
Posted by Mr. Douglas on Tue, 03 Apr 2007 09:06:00 PST