Happy belated 2010 to everyone.

2009 was a big year for us, we are very proud of what we were able to accomplish during that time. We did our first full U.S. tour, seeing with our own eyes the places that we had always set out to visit. We also released an EP that we love and loved making, and played a sold out release show that really touched and inspired all of us. Not to mention, we played the final show at 7 Durant in Lowell, Mass, fittingly making the last song to ever be played there "7 Durant".

One of the things I am most grateful for when it comes to this band is the relationships that I have built with people as a result of it. We've seen some people come and go, and been through a lot, but I can honestly say that they will all have a special meaning to me for as long as I live. We got the chance to play in Austin, TX and meet a few of the most down to earth and amazing people we've ever known. I was lucky enough to have them stay with me in New Jersey as they passed through on tour, and we had some great times. One of those people was a guy named Jon Pettis, who tragically lost his life in a house fire this past fall. I will always remember Jon and his brutally honest outlook on life. He knew it was short and knew it was tough, and the best way to make the most of it was to do what you love, at full speed, and don't let fucking anyone or anything tell you otherwise. Thank you Jon, the world will miss you...

We are very early into this new year, but we are getting ready to buckle down this weekend coming up and record the first few new songs for our 2nd full length record, which we are hoping to release sometime in 2010.

We will be announcing some March tour dates soon, and are playing at the South by Southwest Festival in Austin, TX as well. Any cities we missed during the March tour, we will be covering some time in May. Too many good people to visit and play music with!

I can't even express how lucky I feel to be able to write and play with the people I do. We are driven and more determined than ever to make a great record, and I couldn't ask for anything more.

Long may you run...

C