A not-very-subtle reminder.

posted 12.8.05

Here a Show, There a Show

Freaker's Ball was a blast. Is it really December already?

So apparently either my new demo sounds really good or it sounds nothing like me. Either way, I've got two new solo shows at two new locations, both close on the horizon. I'll be debuting at Saffron Friday the 9th, and at McNellie's on Thursday the 15th. Complete details, as always, here. Math Lab is pursuing several pending gig opportunities as well. Stay tuned.

This week I'm trying to catch up on movies and use up a bunch of Blockbuster coupons I had lying around from that class-action settlement. High Tension was great, suspenseful and pretty gory with some decent twists. I was surprised to see the local store actually had the unrated version, they usually cop out and go with the censored versions here in the Bible Belt. As I type I'm watching Spider, which moves a little slow but I'm liking it. Nice to see Ralph Fiennes playing something other than the boring hero type, and Miranda Richardson's playing two roles so different it's easy to forget they're both her. Saved is waiting patiently on the shelf. I expect to enjoy that one too whenever I get around to it.

Did I mention I joined the myspace cult? What can I say, all the cool kids were doing it.

posted 12.3.05

The Mare The Mortimer

Not only will I be playing two shows this Saturday as part of the Freaker's Ball -- see below -- but I'm playing a return engagement at RSU tomorrow morning.

If you find yourself in the Claremore, Oklahoma area tomorrow around 11am, stop by Rogers State University and catch a special lunchtime show! It's in the Student Union, it's FREE, and it's followed by a Chili Cook-off! Take an early lunch & come on down.

I've also got the details for Saturday's shows. Acoustic Ross and Math Lab are playing (separately) at the 31st Annual Freaker's Ball at Cain's Ballroom in downtown Tulsa. Doors open at 7pm, I think tickets are $11 in advance, probably more at the door.

ACOUSTIC ROSS -- 7:30 on the acoustic stage
MATH LAB -- 8:15 on the Bob's stage

There's a costume contest at midnight and a veritable BUTTLOAD of other bands on the bill -- including Rewake, Down For Five, Bag Eyes, Team Galaxy, the Mudville Project, The Effects, The Red Stripes, Brian Parton, Marc Phillips, Rook, Rideshy Ritual, Tony Romanello, Doomsday Junkie, Jarrod Major, Wreckless Process, Redecco, The Engine Hearts, The City of Tulsa Pipes & Drums, Fantastic International, Rev. Jonny Palmer & The Muddy River Revival Band and more.

Hope to see you there in that awesome costume you've been talking about so much.

posted 10.26.05

Fast, Furious, Future

Wow... that was awesome! Thanks to everyone who came out to the last-minute show at Deadtown last night. We had a blast, hope you did too! The Best Friends were great too, big props to them for inviting us to join them for the show. Rumor on the street is we'll be making a return visit soon -- I'll let you know.

As if that weren't enough (and it weren't) I can now tell you about another big event. On Saturday of Halloween weekend (that's the 29th), the rock gods will be presenting the 31st Annual Freaker's Ball at the Cain's Ballroom in downtown Tulsa. Four stages, more music than you can possibly shake anything sticklike at -- and I'm proud to say I'll be pulling double duty. That's right, an Acoustic Ross set on the acoustic stage, AND a Math Lab set on one of the rock stages (exact times TBA). Who could ask for more? Um, on second thought, don't answer that, just come to the show.

More shows in the works, solo and non. Still have LOTS of lost time to make up for. Stay tuned!

posted 10.9.05

How to Waste a Perfectly Good Hour

Math Lab. Show. Tonight. Deadtown. (We got asked yesterday.) (We said yes.) (So come see us.) (Here's more info.)

posted 10.8.05

Another Quickie, for now

Lots happening lately, believe it or not. Big update coming soon, hopefully before the week is over. Thanks to the fine folks at the Tulsa World for making me a part of this year's Spot Music Awards, in triplicate, as a presenter, video producer, and (most importantly) a nominee in the Best Singer-Songwriter category. Always a great event to be a part of, and I had fun even though I didn't win.

And oh yeah... there's a fresh Acoustic Ross show coming TWO DAYS HENCE. I'm playing a lunchtime show at Rogers State University in Claremore this Thursday, September 29 between 11am & 1pm. My new friends at RSU Radio 91.3FM are putting on a little coffeehouse event and have invited yours truly to help out. Come on down, grab some lunch, hear some stuff.

For a taste of what's coming next, check out the web-only track "+3 Sword of Protection" by downloading it here (opens in a new window).

More shows coming soon, now that the massive summer projects (don't ask) are complete. Should have several Acoustic Ross and Math Lab shows to announce in the very near future. Further down the road: split EP, Math Lab recordings, new Acoustic Ross full-length next year. Stay tuned.

posted 9.27.05