Sunday 8 May 2011

Launched

Since we last spoke we have successfully launched our single Slack Magic and I tried to not to melt the entire world while trying to get all the merch together. It all went pretty smoothly, better than anticipated even.
Also on the bill were Tom McShane and Third Man Theme and they were all very fantastic. I am getting excited about Belfast music again, and it has been a while but I think some different sounds are happening as opposed to the straight forward rock which isn't my personal taste.

The tote bags took quite a lot of time but also turned out a lot better than I pictured so it was worth it. I had never embroidered before but I really enjoyed it...although I think it best to not put so much work in at the last minute. I don't make a very nice person when I feel the stress. They are being sold through the bandcamp for £6 and they are probably worth a lot more considering the work but don't think people want to spend too much on tote bags. Perhaps the cost will change in the future but for now they are a pretty decent deal and come with a free download.
The badge packs weren't so popular. We sold one. To a band member's sibling. I really hope that people do purchase them over time because I am really happy with them and don't want to be the only one hanging out with them. To my surprise a lot of people bought the actual CDs, so the format must not be entirely dead.
Aside from that, it was a friend's birthday and we all made some food and had a glorious pot-luck feast. I illustrated him this picture of Admiral Ackbar.

I forgot to take a picture before gifting it, but Chris took this of it proudly displayed in his room. I think I prettied Ackbar up, I never realised how unfortunate he was in the looks department. Not that I had some hidden attraction to him but I never had such an opportunity to study him before.
Well it is Mother's day back home so I look forward to speaking to my parents today when it is a more appropriate hour, time-zone wise.

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