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About Me

I am 28, a husband of over 6 years, and a father of 2 amazing little boys. I play bass guitar as a hobby, and (hopefully soon) a living. I also like to tinker with most things electronic, although I've probably ruined more things than I've fixed or improved. I'm a Christian. I go to church every week, and I pray alot, although not as much as I should. I hate reading, but I managed to read a couple books in the past year. I still don't like reading the Bible, although it has a bunch of stuff in it that has spoken to me on many occassions. I should definitely reas it more than I do. I live in Lancaster. It's a small town, but it's become my home. I was born in Michigan, and every time I go there to visit family, IT feels like home. Kinda weird. I'm quiet and timid around people I don't know. Once I know you and feel comfortable around you, you'll probably wish I'd shut up. I weigh more than I should but I don't really care. I wish I could eat whatever I want and still weigh 160lbs, but I'm not 18 anymore, so yeah. I have an amazing wife. She loves me despite my flaws (which are many) and works hard to raise our boys. She's not perfect either, but she is my other (better) half, and I will always love her. That's pretty much "me in a nutshell". If you think I'm weird, that's cool, just don't tell me, as that sort of thing bothers me to no end. Bye.

My Interests

The fam, bass guitar, HD television, eating, taking Xander and Benji all over town and having fun, eating, watching movies (both good and bad ones!), eating, waiting for the day I can buy Half Life 3, eating.

I'd like to meet:

Â·Matt Sharp, former bassist for Weezer and current bassist for the Rentals Â·Sufjan Stevens Â·the band Cake Â·Steve Jobs, so I can simultaneously thank him and kick him in the groin for the iPod Â·Bruce Fitzhugh(Living Sacrifice) Â·Vanilla Ice circa 1992 Â·Me when I was 5 and totally cool Â·Anyone who doesn't annoy me (which is not hard to do...lol) Â·Abraham Lincoln Â·an alien of any kind, if they exist

Music:

Coheed & Cambria Porcupine Tree The Police Bob Dylan Refused 311 Pink Floyd anything not rap or country Sides of the North Led Zeppelin Demon Hunter Living Sacrifice Precious Death Thrice Ben Folds Dream Theater Earth, Wind and Fire The Juliana Theory Zao Whatever else I can borrow from our amazing library

Movies:

Most things with Christian Bale, Edward Norton or Val Kilmer or any combination of those 3, cheesy movies that play on lazy Saturday afternoons, scary movies, good movies, bad movies!!!

Television:

Pretty much anything now that I have an antenna and HDTV... amazing.

Books:

Bass Player magazine, An Inconvinient Book, Hollywood Interrupted, The Monster of Florence, the 'Every Man's' series

Heroes:

My grandpa, Terry Griffith, Jesus.

My Blog

Another life lesson learned!

Hey all, long time! So, a couple weeks ago, I get an "audition" for a blues guitarist in Columbus. I use quotes with "audition" as it was really more of a meeting than actual playing. Well, aft...
Posted by Nick on Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:38:00 PST

I’m back!

Well, I got so busy in FL that I never updated anyone on my progress at PSOM! Everything went great! I learned soooo much, and I'm a better player than I was when I left. I wish I could stay there for...
Posted by Nick on Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:45:00 PST

My trip, and PSOM, so far!

Hey all, For those who don't know, I'm currently in Clearwater, FL, attending the Player's School of Music (PSOM) for 10 weeks. I'll be learning about music theory as it relates to bass, as wel...
Posted by Nick on Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:44:00 PST

My calling in life.

Hey all, So, how are things? Stuff is good here. Hopefully everyone had a good Memorial Day... I know I did. So yeah, my calling in life.... I know it involves music, but that's about it...
Posted by Nick on Tue, 27 May 2008 07:21:00 PST

New stuff, old stuff, blue stuff, bold stuff... (?)

Heya kiddies, So, let me fill you all in on my life as of recently: I've been in a mood to get some new bass gear, and I have. I realized tonight that I've pretty much rid myself of anyt...
Posted by Nick on Sun, 27 Apr 2008 06:22:00 PST

My life, since my last post

Well, I’m sure someone has been wondering where I’ve been lately, but then again, probably not. Anyway, here’s what’s new in my life as of late: 1. I got an HDTV, which ...
Posted by Nick on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:20:00 PST

Hmmm...

So, more time has passed since my last rant. Well, here goes! Karen and I took the boys bowling yesterday. It's pretty crazy trying to get little ones to concentrate on playing when all they wa...
Posted by Nick on Tue, 05 Feb 2008 06:17:00 PST

Current thoughts and ramblings...

Well, haven't done this for a while, so here goes... Hope everyone had a great Christmas! I know I did! Actually, I had, like 5 Christmas's, and the boys have the presents to prove it! Our hous...
Posted by Nick on Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:36:00 PST

Th end of Hollow Point....

Okay, so I need to vent. The band broke up last week. Not by my choosing, or Jamie's for that matter. Chris and Jon feel like they need to go to Cali to explore other options or some bologna (c...
Posted by Nick on Tue, 04 Dec 2007 05:23:00 PST

So yeah....

Wow, I've never posted a blog on this page. No wonder no one visits my page. lol Anywho, my life is going pretty well. The boys and Karen are all healthy and happy for the most part. Benji had ...
Posted by Nick on Thu, 08 Nov 2007 08:08:00 PST