Well now... it’s been a while hasn’t it...

I know I've been somewhat political as of late. It's because my future and the future of the country I love is important to me. But I promise, I'll leave politics out of this one.

Ever feel like you're watching life go by? Like you're standing on the edge of the platform, waiting for the subway line to stop, and it either stops right in front of you and you don't get on, or it just flies by whipping your hair, making a lot of noise that you try your best to ignore. As of late it feels like the latter for me.

To be more succinct, I think a more accurate description of life these days would be that of treading water. Yes. That's a far more realistic description. It's good because I'm not sinking, but not so good because I'm not exactly going anywhere. But it does mean I'm working, keeping myself afloat... not sinking. But it does leave me tired.

I guess I draw that conclusion because I've been juggling a lot lately... a new home environment... a busy graphic design business... school... writing songs... playing shows... Some people call me crazy. And there's probably some truth to that. I don't know anyone that would take on so much and not have it any other way. But I've come to a conclusion... it helps me stay skinny. Ha! Yes... 4 hours of sleep a night and 3-4 cups of coffee per day keeps the body in shape. Don't worry... I eat well. Tofu, salad, mild amounts of fish & chicken, lots of other fruits and veggies... There you go. See? I take care of myself. No need to worry.

Okay... enough rambling. Here's what's happening...

Don't know if I made it abundantly clear on earlier posts, but I will now. FRED is officially the new bass player. No, not playing a guitar style bass, but a Fender Piano Bass. It's given a unique voicing to the bass section of the band. We're still working on the arrangements, as well as getting used to the indigenous frequency of the instrument. But it's all cool. It's like The Doors... except Gerry's a better guitar player. Oh... sorry Doors fans... Ah... a little humor... Back to Fred... The kid works hard and I am SO proud and flattered that he is part of this project, putting in the effort that he does. Thank you Fred.

On the recording front... Yes... yes... yes... I've been saying it forever now. Well, not forever but for a few months... There will be an ACOUSTIC EP released before the end of 2008. It is going to be exclusively distributed (available for download) through ReverbNation.com. If you'd like to get a head start on it, just click on that link and sign up as a fan. You'll be privy to the soon-to-be exclusive download. We're just finishing a couple of fine tweaks on pre-production before we go for the proverbial "gusto." Think of it as an early Holiday present.

And now I will humbly ask for your help... It's really simple. Tell a friend. Send an email to a friend or two with a link to the website, MySpace page, Facebook page, ReverbNation page... etc. Contrary to what may be perceived as the laid back, you-must-get-a-ton-of-chicks, "American Idol" lifestyle, we actually work for what we do, and it's only possible with YOUR help. That's right. YOU are a huge part of this. So help out... On the website, you can download & print out fliers for upcoming shows. You can copy & past web-fliers to your MySpace page. And again, send a link to any of the many web presences to a friend or two. If you need help, just drop ME (Seth) a line. No robots... no interns... I do it myself. So, I need your help! Also, on this here MySpace page and on the official website, there's a list of radio stations. Call 'em up. Request something off of Where You Come From. Just spread the word!

I've had 3 Dogfish Head I.P.A.'s, at this point, so I hope that this is all coherent rambling, versus incoherent rambling. (play that laugh track!) Seriously, this beer is good. No really... seriously... I know I'm making sense. I'm not THAT silly... yet...

This week... I'll be with my good, good friends Gerry & Brian for an acoustic show at The Acoustic Cafe (Bridgeport CT) tomorrow night (Thursday 11.13.08). It's an early, 8pm show. Actually, I can't wait. I love this place and I'm on the bill with some very, very cool folks... Sean Ryan, Lisa Heile & Gerald Goode, and The Mercury Seed. And then on Saturday, I'll be back with the whole band (Anthony, Fred, Gerry) at Cafe Nine (New Haven) - 11.15.08 - 9:00pm. We'll be opening for Pete and J. - Umm... that's MySpace.com/peteandj. Got it? Good. You rule!

Okay... sandwich time. I love late night sandwiches. Yummy!

Did I really just say "yummy?"

So, drop me a line. Tell me how you're doing.

Oh... some video coming soon too! Stay tuned...

Peace, love, rock & rolll...

-Seth Adam

p.s. Remind me to tell you the Montclair NJ, Counting Crows concert story next time.