TAI w/ KISS “THE HOTTEST SHOW ON EARTH” TOUR

7.23- Cheyenne, WY @ FRONTIER PARK

7.24- Minot, SD @ NORTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR

7.29- Pittsburgh, PA @ FIRST NIAGRA PAVILION

7.30- CINCINNATI, OH @ RIVERBEND MUSIC CENTER

7.31- HERSHEY, PA @ HERSHEY PARK STADIUM

8.6- PHILADELPHIA, PA @ SUSQUEHANNA BANK CENTER

8.7- BOSTON, MA @ COMCAST CENTER

8.9- INDIANAPOLIS, IN @ INDIANA STATE FAIRGROUNDS

8.13- BUFFALO, NY @ DARIEN LAKE PEFORMING ARTS CENTER

8.14- WANTAGH, NY @ JONES BEACH

8.15- SCRANTON, PA @ TOYOTA PAVILION

8.19- UNCASVILLE, CT @ MOHEGAN SUN ARENA

8.20- HOLMDEL, NJ @ PNC BANK ARTS CENTER

8.21- BRISTOW, VA @ JIFFY LUBE LIVE

8.27- VIRGINIA BEACH, VA @ VERIZON WIRELESS

8.28- CHARLOTTE, NC @ VERIZON WIRELESS

8.29- RALEIGH, NC @ WALNUT CREEK AMPHITHEATRE

9.2- MILWAUKEE, WI @ MARCUS AMPHITHEATRE

9.3- TINLEY PARK, IL @ FIRST MIDWEST BANK AMPHITHEATRE

9.4- SAINT PAUL, MN @ MINNESOTA STATE FAIR

9.10- TORONTO, ONT @ MOLSON AMPHITHEATRE

9.11- DETROIT ROCK CITY, MI @ DTE ENERGY MUSIC

9.12- CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH @ BLOSSOM MUSIC CENTER

9.17- HOUSTON, TX @ CYNTHIA WOODS MITCHELL PAVILION

9.18- DALLAS, TX @ PIZZA HUT PARK

9.19- SAN ANTONIO, TX @ AT&T CENTER

9.20- SANDY, UT @ RIO TINTO STADIUM

9.24- PHOENIX, AZ @ CRICKET PAVILION

bringing you up to hi-speed

Hello my friends.

I am sorry to have started this blog with good intentions and then proceed to fail at updating it this month.

The truth is, it’s been a crazy past few weeks.

I still have no use of my right hand.

I’ve been doing the physical therapy every day.

I am still unable to move the index finger which sucks Hyena butts.

The worst part is that I am not capable of playing most musical instruments.

I have been working on my Harmonica and The Butcher has recently informed me that I can still play the “skin flute.”  

Good one The Butcher.

I have spent much time on the couch watching the NBA and NHL playoffs.

I went to game three of the Bulls+Celtics, only to watch my team get stomped.

I went to game five of the BlackHawks+Flames, which had favorable results.

I drove down to White Sox Park on Monday to watch them play the Mariner’s but just as I got to my seat, it started pouring.  I sat in the rain for an hour before the postponed the game.

I even went out to Romeoville, Illinois to watch my own band play a show without me.

I watched from the front of house and it was a lot of fun to be on the other side of things.

I like to think that had I never been a part of TAI, I would still dig the band and go check out the show.

It was a lot of fun.

I am planning on leaving the country in two days.  I will not say where I am going.

Maybe this blog or twitter will let you know while I’m there.

I feel I need a little peace and quiet.

Some time for what they call “soul searching.”

Leaving during all the excitement in sports is rough, so you will have to keep me posted.

I love you.  

bye

EXTRA EXTRA - A note from Siskys good hand

Hey there my friends.

As some of you may have heard there was a freak accident last Wednesday night.

I will be undergoing a surgery tomorrow morning and will unfortunately be unable to accompany the band on the upcoming trip to The United Kingdom & Belgium.

I had really been looking forward to these shows and I cannot express the disappointment I feel.

In times of need it is nice to know that I have so many beautiful and amazing friends I can turn to for support.

My bestest buddy the Butcher will be playing bass for me at these shows.
He has been perhaps my biggest musical inspiration over the last several years and I know those attending the shows will be amazed by his bass playing chops.

You must now be asking yourself  “Butcher?? Playing bass??  Who is going to play drums????”

The answer to your question, the amazingly talented Nash Breen will be the man for the job.

Nash plays in band called Armor For Sleep and he is one of the best drummers I have ever had the privilege of knowing.
We have done many tours together over the years and he has become one of our best friends.

I really wish I could come along to see the show and to say hi to anyone who is going, but my Doc told me it’s in my best interest not to leave the country.

I love you guys and appreciate your understanding.  Wish me well!

Love, Adam

p.s. check out my new online fun…

www.twitter.com/siskybusiness

indirect update

Hey guys.  Sorry I have already let the slack pick up on my blog.  Its been a rough week in and out of the hospital.

I read a blog by my friend The Butcher and it made me laugh many times.

I think its from his myspace.

Anyway if you haven’t already read this, it should help bring you up to speed on a few things.

More from me soon!  I pinky promise!

new butchanski blog :)
April 13, 2009 - Monday 
Sweaty hands…. 
As some of you may know- from sources unknown to me- Sisky sliced/severed the tendon running through his right-index finger. Rendering him even MORE useless (HAHAH!!) than before. Just playin’ Siskel. So, guess who they asked to play bass?


MEE!!

Yep. Me. Which would explain the sweaty hands. I’m sosososo pumped to play bass for TAI, they’re like, TOTALLY my favorite band. My dear, dear sweet-hearted friend, Nash Breen, drummer of Armor For Sleep, will be filling in on drums. Which is a whole other reason to be stolked, I get to travel overseas with an old friend. Nash and I always got along quite well. On the Sleeping With Giants tour, we were like 2 peas in a pod. We would eat together, talk about girl issues together. One time, he even fell asleep on my shoulder. Just kidding, although I would totally let him. 

So I’m expanding my ink collection. I just bought sunshine yellow, green, blue, white, nut brown, and gold ink for these “blowings”, or whatever. I’m really quite pleased with the results. I want to incorporate this method into all my works, because it gives a very natural, yet deliberate feel to existing ink drawings. Like, making the hair on a character totally wild, by using that method. Stolked. Also, I think most of the MERCH designs will have that incoprorated into them, one way or another.

Easter was great. I ate terribly delicious food. I almost threw up from over consumption, but you can blame that on the munchies. That’s right, I said it. I ain’t never scared. As my good pal Courtney just wrote, “God bless the first Amendment”. Amen.

Also, an old friend from the past contacted me on here. I was tickled.

The melonade is-a-flowin’… I think it’s time for Q&A!

Q- What’s with the hair trimmer?
A- I’m gonna shave my head today. !!

Q- Really? But I like your mullet. 
A- I’m pretty sure that’s bullshit. Plus, I’ve been spouting grey hairs like Tony Marino.

Q- Okay, just promise you’ll grow it back.
A- Promise.

Q- Dude, lovin’ you from the waste DOWN brother. Where’d you get geared up?
A- Fucking TopShop just opened in SoHo. I kindof spent alot of money. Finally, I can wear jeans that dont look painted on. And these pointy shoes are sweet.

Q- Yeah, typically I would make fun of you for wearing pointy shoes, but somehow those work. Is this your new “thing”?
A- Kind of. I just have to get a new look before playing bass.

Q- Yeah, about that… Are you gonna be able to learn all those songs in 2 days?
A- Well, I already know them. Front to back. Honestly, the thing I have to work on, is my 1000-yard-stare, and my rock-stance. I fear that I’ll look foolish standing on stage. I’m simply not used to it.

Q- I can see why that might be tough. You’re singing still, right?
A- Shit yes Benji. More than usual, assuming I’m comfortable enough..

Q- I think they make stuff to calm you down…
A- Yeah, it’s called Whiskey. WHO WANTS A SHAAAWT??

Q- That’s funny. So, is sisky just gonna stay home?
A- Nah, he already has a ticket. I bet that he’ll heckle us from the crowd.

Q- Oh yeaaaah, I heard the show in Belgium is primarily crusty punk bands…
A- That’s right, Q. Although the mothafuckin Get Up Kids are headlining, we may experience some flying debris. The one time I actually get to be in the front of the stage, people are gonna throw shit at me.

Q- Brutal mosh. What else do you got for me?
A- I had a discussion with Lee that has left me feeling a thousand different things.

Q- Care to elaborate, Mr. Cryptic?
A- I dont think so. I do have a request, though, for everyone reading this.

Q- Wazzat.
A- It’s Lee’s Birthday Tomorrow. He’ll be 26. So, for all of you true buddies of mine, if you wouldnt mind sending him a quick hello and Happy Birthday message, I’d really be happy. 

Q- Annnnd how do we do that?
A- Well, it’s simple. He’s my #1 friend, both in real-life and on Myspace. You know what to do. Make papa proud.

Q- That’s sort of creepy.
A- Sowwieeee. 

Okay guys. I’m gonna go shave my head, send me blemish-free-scalp vibes! Ewwww hahah

Butchanski