Age-induced micro-rant:
Friday, January 27, 2012 7:33 PM
Posted By: Tilby
Here’s a micro-rant for you:
Eat. Sleep. Rock. Repeat.
Tuesday, November 01, 2011 9:46 AM
Posted By: Tilby
When you’re me, there’s a real trick to answering the question “What do you do?”
Monkeys and Me - by Roger
Tuesday, October 04, 2011 8:48 AM
Posted By: Roger
Two decades and a half ago, a friend of mine and I were walking around the streets of Salem, Utah, goofing around as two ten year-olds would. We noticed a huge cage in the back of this house and wondered what it was being used for.
Bicycle, bicycle!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 1:25 PM
Posted By: Shupe
I love that my children think that my music is the greatest thing since the invention of the sippy cup.
Disc Golf - by Tilby
Monday, May 16, 2011 12:21 PM
Posted By: Tilby
I haven’t quite reached the age where I buy a red sports car and pick up golf. I have, however, reached the age where I drive a high-mileage Maxima and play disc golf.
Open Seating Policy, Part II
Friday, April 01, 2011 1:00 PM
Posted By: Tilby
A followup to my philosophy on Open Seating.
The Athiest - By Roger
Thursday, December 02, 2010 2:21 PM
Posted By: Roger
Song Story - "Keep Believing"
Tuesday, November 09, 2010 9:04 AM
Posted By: Shupe
I have found throughout my life that good things happen after you reach a point.
Song Story - "Cry"
Monday, November 01, 2010 11:05 AM
Posted By: Shupe
I thought it would be interesting to talk about the heart as a little guy who sits inside my chest.
Song Story - "How Could I"
Monday, October 18, 2010 8:17 PM
Posted By: Shupe
“Kicked?” Off The Bus
Monday, October 11, 2010 7:55 AM
Posted By: Roger
In 1990, I was riding the bus home from school...
Song Story - "Lift Me Up"
Tuesday, October 05, 2010 2:13 PM
Posted By: Shupe
Familiarity - by Tilby
Tuesday, October 05, 2010 2:15 PM
Posted By: Tilby
I was born in 1980. My childhood was filled with lots of great and marvelous new things like Transformers, G.I. Joes, Alvin and the Chipmunks, the Smurfs, the A Team, Star Trek, and the Karate Kid.
Song Story - "Meant to Be"
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 8:57 AM
Posted By: Shupe
Meant to Be
Instruments
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 11:05 PM
Posted By: Tilby
Thank you, inanimate objects! I love you!
Song Stories - Dandelion
Monday, September 13, 2010 10:54 PM
Posted By: Shupe
Continuing with my song by song breakdown of the Brand New Shoes album, I am going to delve into the song “Dandelion”.
Hey everyone! (Nate says
Monday, May 31, 2010 3:57 PM
Posted By: Nate
"Meat-Fest"
Sunday, May 23, 2010 4:15 PM
Posted By: Craig
Every so often, my brother and I put on what we call “meat fest”. Basically, we invite a few friends and neighbors over for a BBQ. Really, it’s just an excuse for us to try some new grilling recipes. Here’s a salmon recipe I found that will knock your socks off. I hope you will enjoy!
Basagna ( Bez zän-yə )
Monday, April 26, 2010 1:27 PM
Posted By: Roger
Let me begin by saying " En Guete Mit Einander " that's german for "Bon Appetit"
Song Story - "He Knows Karate"
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 5:17 PM
Posted By: Shupe
I've decided to write a little journal entry on each new song that will be on our upcoming album this year. I know you haven't heard the album yet, but this will get you in the mood beforehand... I'm really excited about the album, I think the overall vibe is one of the best we've created and I'm excited for people to hear it.
A Tale of Two Crises
Saturday, April 10, 2010 9:12 PM
Posted By: Tilby
Kids These Days...
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 10:47 PM
Posted By: Tilby
In Defense of Drummers
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 9:21 AM
Posted By: Bart
Violin vs. Fiddle: same instrument or not?
Monday, February 22, 2010 10:16 PM
Posted By: Shupe
This is the age old question that I get asked time and time again. My uncle used to say that the difference between a violin and a fiddle is that you carry a violin in a case and a fiddle in a gunny sack.
A Funny Story
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 8:38 AM
Posted By: Roger
I heard about this funny story and I have never laughed so hard in my life. Everyone needs to exercise their laughing muscles.
Open Seating Policy
Monday, February 01, 2010 9:04 AM
Posted By: Tilby
Useful tips for those of us whose personal space is invaded by the very mention of commercial flight.
Tilby's Top Ten Things (2009) (in no particular order) (subject to change)
Monday, December 14, 2009 10:06 AM
Posted By: Tilby
Things I Assume about People
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 8:03 PM
Posted By: Tilby
TV is the Elephant in the Room
Monday, November 23, 2009 3:46 PM
Posted By: Bart
A Musical Journey (by Roger)
Thursday, November 19, 2009 10:38 AM
Posted By: Roger
Provoisms
Monday, November 09, 2009 10:59 AM
Posted By: Tilby
Where I choose to live, as with most places I’ve ever chosen to live, we have our own fair share of eccentricities.
My Awesome Plants
Monday, November 02, 2009 7:53 PM
Posted By: Shupe
I Have Awesome Plants
People Watching Should Be A Sport.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 9:52 AM
Posted By: Bart
Scarred for Life (By Roger)
Monday, October 19, 2009 10:48 AM
Posted By: Roger
Tuesday, October 06, 2009 2:32 PM
Posted By: Craig
Two Kinds of People
Sunday, September 27, 2009 4:55 PM
Posted By: Tilby
There are two types of people in the world....
the history of my violin
Monday, September 21, 2009 9:25 PM
Posted By: Shupe
The Case for Commitment (by Bart)
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 8:41 PM
Posted By: Bart
Balloons (by Roger)
Tuesday, September 08, 2009 12:30 PM
Posted By: Tilby
Being the dad. (By Tilby)
Sunday, August 30, 2009 8:45 PM
Posted By: Tilby
Nobody wants to be the "dad".
Lagoon (by Shupe)
Monday, August 24, 2009 8:56 AM
Posted By: Tilby
Rhythm is King
Monday, August 24, 2009 5:00 PM
Posted By: Bart
Being spat-on and liking it.
Monday, July 20, 2009 2:38 PM
Posted By: Tilby
I enjoy being a fan, and I enjoy seeing fans.
What is Hip? My take on Patriotism.
Friday, July 03, 2009 8:17 PM
Posted By: Tilby
As you may have inferred from my ramblings, freedom of speech is a big one for me.
The More You Know (the less you wish you did)
Saturday, May 30, 2009 11:46 AM
Posted By: Tilby
Fashion Models in Salt Lake?
Wednesday, May 06, 2009 11:16 PM
Posted By: Bart
I thought you guys might be interested to hear that my wife has started a model management company called Echo Model Management. It is really funny because now if I happen to see a pretty girl who happens to be 5'9'' or above and has measurements close to 34-24-34 my wife encourages me to get her number. I have done this once or twice and it is always pretty funny. I say something like, "my wife has a model management company and I think she would be interested in representing you.." This is quickly followed by a look of disbelief from the girl and I reassure them that I'm telling the truth. It usually helps in this scenario if I happen to have my 20 month year old boy with me. They quickly realize when they see that cute little guy that I'm not lying--and after I keep explaining and give them one of her cards and reassure them that I'm not some weird guy just trying to get girls' numbers. Pretty funny- anyway, I hope you're all doing well out there- can't wait to play some shows for ya'll.
peace,
Bart
p.s.-save me some awkward moments and all you model type girls can submit a photo to erin@echomodels.com if you want to. Good luck.
My free Vizio flatscreen TV essay contest entry
Tuesday, May 05, 2009 6:34 PM
Posted By: Shupe
I saw that Vizio was having a contest. If you wrote them and told them why you wanted one of their TV's... and you presented a good story, then they might give you one. So late one night when i was half delirious i wrote this and turned it in... No free TV yet, but I've got my fingers crossed. Here's how it went:
Underappreciated.
Thursday, April 30, 2009 12:38 PM
Posted By: Tilby
A list of things I didn't appreciate enough at the time.
The dissasembly and reassembly of stuff in the name of feeling productive.
Sunday, April 05, 2009 4:29 PM
Posted By: Tilby
When I was 5, I liked to take stuff apart and put it back together. When I was 5, I was better at putting it back together.
Syched About Summertime Weather
Thursday, April 02, 2009 3:36 PM
Posted By: Roger
My better way is better than your better way.
Friday, March 13, 2009 10:25 AM
Posted By: Tilby
I'm full of opinions - now, to set about educating them.
Snowboarding
Thursday, February 26, 2009 11:53 AM
Posted By: Roger
Random Ramblings from Shupe
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 3:32 PM
Posted By: Shupe
Kids and music
Monday, February 16, 2009 10:57 PM
Posted By: Bart
In case you hadn't noticed, this time of year is pretty slow for the band. We usually don't have many shows until early spring starts to warm everybody up and make them venture out of their warm little fox holes. Although I feel like an unplugged appliance a lot of the time, I'm still grateful for this time of year. Let me tell you why...
Music Education
Monday, February 09, 2009 11:11 PM
Posted By: Tilby
I just spent 2 days surrounded by Music Educators. Here are my thoughts:
It's a New Year Folks!
Monday, January 05, 2009 11:42 AM
Posted By: Shupe
It's been a great year... here's a review...
A New Age (for accordions)
Thursday, January 01, 2009 5:08 PM
Posted By: Tilby
Well, New Years Eve taught me nothing if not this: my Nissan Orange Electric Banjo is not the lamest thing out there.
The Corporate Gig
Monday, December 01, 2008 11:12 PM
Posted By: Tilby
Christmas time means so many things to so many people. Peace, love, giving, etc. For musicians, it very often means The Corporate Gig.
New Band Vehicle
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 1:20 AM
Posted By: Shupe
I drove to Boulder, CO to pick up the new Band Vehicle i now call "the Yeti"
Third Overtone XO Crystal Oscillators, and the Banjo.
Tuesday, November 04, 2008 2:56 PM
Posted By: Tilby
While others may have realized I was a nerd years and years ago, it has only recently occurred to me. I’ve since been trying to pinpoint the moment in which I entered nerd-dom.
New Twitter account and Roger's new Fro
Monday, October 27, 2008 9:04 PM
Posted By: Bart
You guys all have to check out Roger's new fro. We have all learned that when Roger says "I'm going to get a fro next week" he actually means it.
"The World Don't Owe Me a Web-Site'"
Saturday, October 18, 2008 12:27 PM
Posted By: Tilby
If the unqualified philosophical rantings of musician aren't for you, then this journal entry isn't for you. Nor is most of the world-wide-web.
Would you mind holding?
Saturday, September 27, 2008 3:35 PM
Posted By: Shupe
I made an observation the other day: I was calling some business and when the lady answered the phone she asked me if I would mind holding and then put me on hold. While I was on hold I started thinking that she probably wasn’t really asking me a question; she was simply making a statement.
Tilby (heart) Utah
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 10:38 PM
Posted By: Tilby
I love where I live. And I have almost seen it all!
Bagel Boy, we love you!
Wednesday, September 03, 2008 5:46 PM
Posted By: Tilby
My two-year-old loves bagels above all other foods. Blueberry ones, to be exact. So his Grandparents wrote him a special song that may or may not have been inspired by an existing literary work:
Life without recorded music
Wednesday, August 06, 2008 2:50 PM
Posted By: Shupe
A Recent Trip To Wyoming
Wednesday, August 06, 2008 4:37 PM
Posted By: Roger
Banjo Playin'
Thursday, July 31, 2008 2:24 PM
Posted By: Bart
I was just reading in Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass today and came across this line:
[it is] "first-rate to ride, to fight, to hit the bull's eye, to sail a skiff, to sing a song or play on the banjo"
Profound words eh? Somebody once asked us how we would describe what we do as a band, what encapsulates the music we create...
High School Reunion
Saturday, July 26, 2008 3:46 PM
Posted By: Tilby
No, I didn't go. But I won an award! Then lost it.
You want a journal? I'll give you a journal....
Thursday, July 17, 2008 8:56 PM
Posted By: Tilby
No, really, I will. Daily updates from our East coast tour. 7/9 - 7/18
A start to the day
Thursday, July 10, 2008 6:21 AM
Posted By: Craig
Got up at 3:15 am to give myself time to shower load up the trooper and get over to Shupe’s house to hook up the trailer for our drive to the airport by 3:55 am.
The Summer Look!!
Tuesday, July 01, 2008 3:48 PM
Posted By: Roger
New Endorsement
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 9:25 AM
Posted By: Bart
In the spirit of escalation, I am happy to announce that I have been recently endorsed by Ellis Guitars (based in Perth, Australia) to promote their famed "stomp box" which is a device used to trigger bass drum sounds by tapping your foot on it. I will be incorporating this ingenious device into our stage show soon so be sure to check out upcoming tour dates. This is just one more jump up on the Awesometer for 2008.
The danger of Gear Escalation
Sunday, June 22, 2008 6:03 PM
Posted By: Tilby
Escalation is the phenomenon of something getting more intense
step by step, for example a quarrel, or, notably, military presence and
nuclear armament during the Cold War.
Thanks, wiki.
10 things I don't want people to know about me.
Tuesday, June 03, 2008 10:26 AM
Posted By: Tilby
Everyone has things they don’t want people know about them. I’m the genius who puts them on the world-wide-web.
Merlefest
Saturday, May 24, 2008 1:25 AM
Posted By: Shupe
Our first year at Merlefest was a great experience... this is my report.
Tilby and I are movie stars
Saturday, May 24, 2008 2:55 PM
Posted By: Bart
Yesterday Ryan Tilby and I were featured in a movie. The scene we were in featured a band playing as the lead character sings a song at her piano.
Interview with the Band! (in 2 parts)
Monday, May 12, 2008 2:18 PM
Posted By: Tilby
Much thanks to our friend Rosie in the UK for doing this awesome interview with us! Here it is for you listening pleasure - more personal insight into the life of RS&RB!!
The Value Of Working Hard
Tuesday, May 06, 2008 1:37 PM
Posted By: Roger
(This is a photo of me playing at a recital. I am on the Left)
An Ugly Guitar
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 10:18 PM
Posted By: Tilby
Learning to love all over again...
Country Wonder. Err.... Thunder.
Sunday, April 20, 2008 3:23 PM
Posted By: Tilby
It was my first time. I never knew it could be like that.
Musicophilia
Monday, April 14, 2008 9:20 PM
Posted By: Bart
There is a book called "Musicophilia" by Oliver Sacks that I started reading recently. It reminds me that music continues to be a mystery to all of us-
A Story Called- Epaminonous
Wednesday, April 09, 2008 8:28 AM
Posted By: Roger
Tax-travaganza
Friday, March 28, 2008 5:31 PM
Posted By: Tilby
Sometimes it's nice to see everyone you know reduced to the same common denominator: paying taxes.
A Recent Trip To L.A
Wednesday, March 12, 2008 10:50 AM
Posted By: Roger
Chewy Goodness!!
Thursday, March 06, 2008 11:24 PM
Posted By: Craig
Do you prefer the chewy goodness of the brownies from the corner or the edge of the pan? If you’re like me, sometimes you miss out on the coveted corner or edge brownies because someone else got to them first. Well, now the whole pan can be the perfect brownie!!!
Snowboarding
Wednesday, March 05, 2008 10:49 PM
Posted By: Shupe
I love snowboarding.
"They all want me; can't have me"
Thursday, February 21, 2008 5:21 PM
Posted By: Tilby
Los Del Rio. Remember them? My two-year-old does.
Romney, Bikes, Vivaldi, and Pizza
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 12:48 PM
Posted By: Tilby
When you're me, which you're not, but I am, but imagine if you were, these are all very interesting things.
Drums, Drums, and more Drums
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 11:26 PM
Posted By: Bart
If anyone has seen pictures of the studio sessions so far, then you'll know that I had something like 30 drums to choose from for this album.
2008 will be Great!
Sunday, January 20, 2008 1:26 AM
Posted By: Shupe
Some reasons why 2008 will be the best 2008 EVER!
Sweatin' in the Studio
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 11:37 AM
Posted By: Roger
A happier world.
Saturday, January 12, 2008 12:26 PM
Posted By: Tilby
I believe in a happier world.
A Christmas Letter
Saturday, December 15, 2007 11:13 AM
Posted By: Tilby
I'm getting loads of nice Christmas cards in the mail, filled with cute photos and warm wishes, and these great letters.......
Merry Christmas Everyone!!!!
Monday, December 10, 2007 11:24 AM
Posted By: Roger
Funny vs. Not Funny
Thursday, November 22, 2007 8:37 PM
Posted By: Tilby
I recently lost my sense of humor completely. I think it's coming back now, but I'm not certain.
Hard lesson learned.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007 11:26 AM
Posted By: Craig
It was then that I put it all together. “NNNNNOOOOOOOOO” I cried, in slow motion!
Our Independence
Wednesday, November 14, 2007 5:31 PM
Posted By: Roger
I saw Tilby's Journal Entry and thought this would also be an appropriate addition.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007 2:19 PM
Posted By: Shupe
Someday...
Monday, November 12, 2007 1:58 PM
Posted By: Tilby
This is a profound little tid-bit from a friend of the bands, Marty Warburton, one of the finer people/banjo players I've ever met.
Random Journal Entry
Wednesday, November 07, 2007 11:34 PM
Posted By: Shupe
This Random Journal Entry starts slow and uninteresting, but gets better... but not much.
Freddy Krueger etc.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007 5:46 PM
Posted By: Bart
One of my favorite Halloween memories is making crude Freddy Krueger blades out of cardboard and tinfoil and taping them to gloves while wearing some cheap fake skin (that is basically flesh colored silly putty) on my face to try to look the part. I had the striped sweater (that I probably stole from my sister's sweater collection) and everything. I remember trying to keep that cheap fake skin on with one hand while holding out my pillow case (always ambitious for lots of candy) with the cardboard-bladed hand and loving every minute of it because I looked SO cool. I don't know what has happened to scary movies lately- I haven't really followed them much, but it doesn't seem like there are characters like Jason or Freddy Krueger anymore. They had something that I miss for some reason. Maybe it was the fact that it was a simpler time then, a pre-9/11 world. Anyway, Happy Halloween everybody, may your pillow cases be full.
Christmas Music
Wednesday, October 17, 2007 2:03 PM
Posted By: Tilby
I know, I know, it's October. But that's why I have to say something, you see?
The Results Of Nine Holes Of Golf, Paintball & A French Dip Sandwich
Wednesday, October 03, 2007 1:27 PM
Posted By: Roger
Virginia
Wednesday, October 03, 2007 1:49 PM
Posted By: Bart
That Thing You Do
Wednesday, September 19, 2007 2:19 PM
Posted By: Shupe
Night Snorkeling
Monday, September 10, 2007 9:39 PM
Posted By: Tilby
I can't believe no one has journaled Hawaii yet. It was pretty much the best thing I've ever done.
I Am Wearing Gloves The Next Time
Sunday, August 12, 2007 6:05 PM
Posted By: Roger
Could you pass me some Polysporin??????
Shipwreck Falls - Elitch Gardens - Denver, CO
Wednesday, August 08, 2007 7:28 PM
Posted By: Craig
We got wet!
The 80s
Tuesday, August 07, 2007 8:52 PM
Posted By: Bart
I saw this picture today and I laughed for a long time, so I thought I'd share it with all of you.
An old guitar, an old friend
Tuesday, July 31, 2007 12:40 PM
Posted By: Shupe
'Cause these are Lazy Days
Monday, July 30, 2007 11:40 AM
Posted By: Tilby
Chillin' in Denver between shows - reminds me of a song.....
Three is a Magic Number
Monday, June 25, 2007 1:01 PM
Posted By: Tilby
Trios, at least musically speaking, is the way to go!
The Police Concert!!
Monday, June 18, 2007 5:35 PM
Posted By: Shupe
The Superdisc
Wednesday, June 06, 2007 5:05 PM
Posted By: Craig
We should have done this years ago!
The Mythical Winged Buffalo
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 10:20 AM
Posted By: Shupe
Mountains
Friday, May 04, 2007 3:00 PM
Posted By: Bart
So I just took off the other day. Hiked way back into the Uinta Mountains. I'm still sore because I hiked fast for over 3 hours, but it was so worth it. I wanted to go far enough to be away from everyone and everything- to hear that deep silence so unique to the backwoods.
The Challenge of Life
Thursday, May 03, 2007 2:40 PM
Posted By: Tilby
Tilby weighs in on the heavier issues of life: biking, playing music, and eating fast food.
I have a new look!
Monday, April 23, 2007 3:50 PM
Posted By: Roger
Play your part!
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 3:52 PM
Posted By: Tilby
Tilby waxes philisophical....
Wanderlust
Thursday, April 05, 2007 11:05 AM
Posted By: Shupe
Fishing Fun!
Friday, March 16, 2007 10:30 PM
Posted By: Roger
Battle of the Bands
Wednesday, February 21, 2007 3:25 PM
Posted By: Bart
I was invited to judge a battle of the bands contest this morning at a local High School.
Flip Flops
Saturday, February 10, 2007 12:25 PM
Posted By: Shupe
Flip Flops are a wonderful thing!
Hello Everybody!
Thursday, February 01, 2007 4:55 PM
Posted By: Tilby
This is me, saying hello. So much to say; I'll just leave this.
Journal Entry or Buy Dinner!
Wednesday, January 31, 2007 11:55 PM
Posted By: Roger
The Fray at McKay
Wednesday, January 31, 2007 11:50 PM
Posted By: Craig
Great show by The Fray in Orem UT. Here's what I thought of the show.
growing up, playing music, etc.
Saturday, January 13, 2007 4:16 PM
Posted By: Bart
So I recently met up with one of my great uncles because he had an old photo album of my family. As I looked through all of those pictures there were some really funny ones of the days when I used to play fiddle in our family band called "the Olson Family Fiddlers".
Happy New Year!
Wednesday, January 10, 2007 7:55 PM
Posted By: Shupe
Fan blog to check out
Friday, December 22, 2006 9:15 PM
Posted By: Bart
Hey everybody. Check out this cool video that one of our fans in Provo posted on his blog. It was taken at our 2004 Thanksgiving Point show.
Merry Christmas Everybody!
Wednesday, December 06, 2006 9:45 PM
Posted By: Roger
Mr. Colin Botts
Tuesday, November 07, 2006 11:40 AM
Posted By: Bart
A tribute to the man who rocks it.
End of an Era
Friday, October 20, 2006 5:00 PM
Posted By: Craig
Tribute to the bass man!
sept. 10 journal entry
Tuesday, October 03, 2006 10:25 PM
Posted By: Bart
Some thoughts about a few of our shows in mid-September. Sorry this is a little late, I forgot to post it. enjoy.
Just Got Married
Tuesday, September 26, 2006 1:10 PM
Posted By: Roger
Music Not Only to My Ears
Monday, April 17, 2006 3:25 PM
Posted By: Roger
A tribute to the Komfort Koach
Thursday, April 06, 2006 1:25 PM
Posted By: Shupe
Keith Urban stole my capo
Thursday, March 23, 2006 12:15 PM
Posted By: Roger
Sauna Belt
Tuesday, March 07, 2006 1:25 AM
Posted By: Bart
Hey everybody. If you've seen this infomercial then proceed to laugh out loud right now as you remember it.
Looking Back
Thursday, February 23, 2006 6:47 PM
Posted By: Craig
My thoughts on the past and present.
Country Radio Seminar Week
Tuesday, February 21, 2006 3:56 PM
Posted By: Shupe
I just returned from Country Radio Seminar.
There's an excitement
Wednesday, February 01, 2006 3:53 PM
Posted By: Roger
New Website/New Video
Monday, January 30, 2006 3:50 PM
Posted By: Bart
Video Shoot
Wednesday, January 25, 2006 3:48 PM
Posted By: Ryan