Seth Faulk - NYC Drummer, Percussionist, Singer

elliotjacobson: Forever Flea Forever!

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:06:15 -0400

elliotjacobson:

Forever Flea Forever!

charlenekaye: Animal Love II video. Coming June 19. GET READY.

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:56:14 -0400

charlenekaye:

Animal Love II video. Coming June 19.

GET READY.

everyoneisgay: Dear friend, I’m writing to tell you, among...

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:46:45 -0400

everyoneisgay:

Dear friend,

I’m writing to tell you, among other things, that I am super gay. This may or may not come as a surprise to you. If it does: Surprise! If it does not: You were right all along! Either way: Hooray!

I didn’t want to come out. I don’t want coming out to be a thing that anyone has to do.

A short list of things I’d rather be doing than “thinking about being gay” includes (but is not limited to) writing a song, reading a book, climbing a tree, dancing a jig, and watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer for the zillionth time. Don’t get me wrong - I think it is in the best interest of everyone to strive for a greater understanding of the self. I just wish that being gay (or transgender, or asexual, or fill-in-the-blank here) was as unremarkable to the masses as being left-handed or blonde.

In a perfect world, nobody would have to experience any of the negative side-effects of figuring out that you’re gay, which can include feeling confused, shameful, afraid, lost, or alone. In a perfect world, everyone could just like who they like, and get on with it.

Spoiler alert: We do not live in a perfect world.

I began to realize that I was interested in girls in junior high. At first, it made me uncomfortable. I grew up in a fairly rural, conservative town. I knew exactly one kid who was out at school, and he was harassed on a daily basis. I had always sort of liked feeling different from most of the kids at school – you know, poetry over football and whatnot. But I didn’t want to be THAT different.

My feelings were further complicated by my religious upbringing. My family attended a born-again style church which taught (as many churches do) that homosexuality is a sin. The price of that sin, should you find yourself unable to turn away from it, was to burn in a pit of fiery torment for all eternity. I was an impressionable kid, and hell was advertised to me as very real - and very likely, if I didn’t watch my step. I internalized these ideas as a child and as I grew, they grew with me.

But other growth was happening simultaneously. Over time I got more comfortable with myself, lost a few friends, and made some new ones.When I began my journey as a musician, I decided that I didn’t want to publicly address my sexuality. I didn’t think it was a big deal, or relevant to my job in any way. I also worried that the first word people would associate with me was going to be “gay” instead of “musician.” I didn’t want a non-musical part of myself overshadowing the musical part. Plus I figured it wasn’t anybody’s business.

I still maintain that it is not anybody’s business. I don’t think anyone should have to feel an obligation to come out. I don’t think that outing people is cool. I think every person has the right to privacy, and should be able to share themselves with their friends, their family, and the world at their own pace, in their own time. However, I’ve come to realize in recent months that a big part of my desire to hide this aspect of myself was rooted in those dusty old feelings: that there is something wrong, something bad, something less-than about being gay.

It brings me no pleasure to admit to you that I have felt these feelings. I want to appear strong, because I feel strong now. But at the same time I know it is important - perhaps even the whole point of writing this thing - to make myself vulnerable. Because I know that there are human beings out in the world who understand these feelings but cannot give them a name. I want to tell you that it’s okay to feel messed up. Feeling messed up is a part of life, but it is not the only part. And the only way out of that feeling is through.

This summer I am going to marry my fiancé. Her name is Kristin Russo and she is one half of the team behind EveryoneIsGay.com. Having a firsthand view of the work that she and Dannielle do has been inspiring, and has also made me think more critically about my decision. What kind of a message does it send to a teenager when I avoid a question about my sexuality? Whatever the answer, I’m confident that it is no longer a message I am comfortable sending.

I think it is damaging and isolating for young people to look out into the world and not see a representation of their experience. To encounter others who are like you is to know that you are not alone. Even if you never meet them in real life, these representatives help to contextualize you – they are proof that you are part of something.

You are not an anomaly. You are not a mistake.

I am thankful that in recent years, it has become a bit more common for people from all walks of life to step forward and identify themselves as human beings who also happen to be gay. I am proud to offer my voice to that expanding chorus.

Love,

Jenny

I don’t Know what to say, other than… I’m proud of you, Jenny Owen Youngs. Proud to know you, and proud to call you friend.

#Amazing.

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:39:02 -0400

#Amazing.

THAT’S what I’m talking about! So excited to read...

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:23:07 -0400

THAT’S what I’m talking about! So excited to read this! Thank you so much, @ChrisKuffner!

Bluth's Original Frozen Banana

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:30:56 -0400

Bluth's Original Frozen Banana:

Because there’s always money in the banana stand! (Holy crap I can’t believe I just stumbled onto this!)

chriskuffner: whoomp. i don’t know if i get it, but i do...

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:23:55 -0400

chriskuffner:

whoomp.

i don’t know if i get it, but i do know that i like it.

halphillips: toothpastecomics: Buuuuuttttttssss. from...

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:24:24 -0400

halphillips:

toothpastecomics:

Buuuuuttttttssss. from Toothpaste For Dinner

I interpret this as a Bess Rogers/Dan Romer shoutout.

I second that interpretation.

Man… It’s good to be home, you guys…

Sat, 11 May 2013 20:58:02 -0400

Man… It’s good to be home, you guys…

Didn’t see this last month, but I see it now. Hope you...

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:03:25 -0400

Didn’t see this last month, but I see it now. Hope you guys are hip to fracking, and if you’re like me, staunchly against it. Check out this video for some inspiration, and check out http://newyorkagainstfracking.org for more information and ways to fight (what in my opinion is) the stupidest idea human kind has had since Roundup herbicide, terminator seeds, and the hydrogen bomb.

#GetTheFrackOuttaHere

jaystolar: I’ve created an express workout system for the...

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:38:00 -0400

jaystolar:

I’ve created an express workout system for the touring musician. Check out the new episode :)

Rockin Roadside Workout Episode 4 Featuring Stacy “Charlene Kaye” K

This is simply too amazing to not re-blog.

halphillips: myampgoesto11: Sculptures by Sukhi...

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:37:31 -0400

halphillips:

myampgoesto11:

Sculptures by Sukhi Barber

whoa

oh, my god. look how freakin’ beautiful this is, you guys!

jaystolar: Rockin’ Roadside Workout Episode 3: McDonalds...

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:10:47 -0400

jaystolar:

Rockin’ Roadside Workout Episode 3: McDonalds Edition

Boomtown

I can’t believe I didn’t see this until now. It pretty much the best thing ever.

Photo

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:50:47 -0400

Singin’ with these giabronis TOMORROW NIGHT @ ROCKWOOD...

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:48:16 -0400

Singin’ with these giabronis TOMORROW NIGHT @ ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL. Takin’ on Brooklyn Sugar Co. and ALL OTHER CHALLENGERS!!

DON’T MISS IT.

"All we can do is play our asses off and be nice people. Anything else is somebody else’s..."

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 04:49:48 -0400

“All we can do is play our asses off and be nice people. Anything else is somebody else’s problem.”

- Malcolm Gold

Gluten-Free Eggs Benedict (Because I forgot to buy flour to make...

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 17:33:13 -0400

Gluten-Free Eggs Benedict
(Because I forgot to buy flour to make the English muffins)

beenlookingforthemagic: How to Tour in a Band or Whateverby...

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0400

beenlookingforthemagic:

How to Tour in a Band or Whatever
by Thor Harris

1-Don’t Complain. Bitching, moaning, whining is tour cancer. If something is wrong fix it or shut the fuck up you fucking dick. goddamn.

2-If you fart, claim it.

3-Don’t Lose shit. Everybody loses shit. Don’t fucking do it. Asshole.

4-Don’t fuck anyone in the band. There are tons of people to fuck who are not in this band. Dumbass.

5-If you feel like shit all the time, drink less beer at the gig. You will play better & feel better. What are you… a child? Some have the endurance for self abuse. Most don’t.

6-Remember the soundman’s name. He will do a better job.

7- Eat oranges. Cures constipation & prevents colds.

8-Masturbate. Duh… Where & when? Be creative. You’re an artist right?

9-If YOU can’t carry your suitcase 3 blocks, it’s too goddamn big.

10-Respect public space in the van. Don’t clutter, you Fuck.

11-If you borrow something, return it. Not Fucked Up.

12-Do not let the promoter dick you or talk you out of the guarantee. If there were not enuf people there, it’s their fault.

13- Driver picks the music.

14-One navigator only (usually sitting shotgun). Everyone else shut the fuck up.

15-Soundcheck is for checking sounds. Shut the fuck up while everyone else is checking.

16-Don’t wander off. Let someone know where you are.

17-Clean up after yourself. What are you… a goddamn toddler?

18-Touring makes everyone bi-polar. Ride the waves as best you can and remember, moods pass. So don’t make any snap decisions or declarations when you are drunk or insane.

19-Fast food is Poison.

20-The guestlist is for friends, family & people you might want to fuck. Everyone else can pay. They have day jobs.

21- Don’t evaluate your whole life while you’re sitting in a janitor closet waiting to go on. You think you’re above having shitty days at work? Shut up & do your goddamn job.

This list was written under the influence of lots of esspresso & anti-depressants while on tour w/ such greats as Shearwater, Swans, Smog, Lisa Germano, Angels of Light, Bill Callahan & many more. I hope this list will help you get along w/ your co-workers whatever your job is. Contributions to the list by Jordan Geiger, Kimberly Burke, Brian Orloff, Brian Phillips Celebrity Gang Bang, Kevin Schneider, Jonathan Meiburg, Michael Gira and some other folks.

Thanks for not being an asshole, Thor Harris

#19 - FAST FOOD IS POISON.

SHE’S COMING… I’ll be playing drums and...

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:07:00 -0400

SHE’S COMING…

I’ll be playing drums and singing on Julie Mar’s album release show this Thursday, April 4th, at The Bitter End! We’ll be featuring Patryk Larney and special guest Sophie Dupin!

Also featuring…

Mike Ceglio on guitar
Pat “The Professor” Firth on keys
Bobby “Bananaz” Pawlings on bass
Chris Wallitsch on guitar

The show starts at 7pm sharp! We’ll see you then!

I get weird sometimes.

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:19:00 -0400

I get weird sometimes.