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Festival season is just about to begin, it would be a great oppurtunity for your exposer....can you give us an update on what your summer plans are?

thinlizzy wrote:Festival season is just about to begin, it would be a great oppurtunity for your exposer....can you give us an update on what your summer plans are?

Hey thin, learn how to spell exposure....ok, thanks thin....lol... Those of you who dig this band, check out a band called Parlor Mob. You will not be dissappointed. I really do wish Rose Hill communicated with their fans a bit better than they do.

thinlizzy wrote:I really do wish Rose Hill communicated with their fans a bit better than they do.

People wish the same of God. Until then, some somewhat new video. If anyone knows where to find this performance in its entirety, please let me know.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j0G2tMpU6Y

i read on another message board that RHD were taking an indefinite hiatus.
i assumed it was BS. hope so.

ilikeyoubetty wrote:i read on another message board that RHD were taking an indefinite hiatus.
i assumed it was BS. hope so.

dam, indefinate is never a good word to hear. i wonder if something happened? hard to believe they haven't got many summer gigs booked, i would imagine they could make some coin right now. regardless, it sucks.

I don't think the break is "indefinite" as in "forever," but "indefinite" as in "we needed a break and we'll be back when we're recharged." I did hear that RHD had a recent practice or two w/ their buddy Jimmy from Dualistics (played bass at the Zep 2 New Year's show).

So keep hope alive. These guys are just waaay too good to call it a day yet.

NateIsGod wrote:I don't think the break is "indefinite" as in "forever," but "indefinite" as in "we needed a break and we'll be back when we're recharged." I did hear that RHD had a recent practice or two w/ their buddy Jimmy from Dualistics (played bass at the Zep 2 New Year's show).

So keep hope alive. These guys are just waaay too good to call it a day yet.

Man, this really sucks. They'd fucking rock wheeliefest if they played. I have been expecting them to announce that their brother will be joining the band eventually, I hope something good is going on. Unfortunately, for a real rock band to make it today, you have to attach your carriage to the "jam" crowd because rock stations do not play rock and roll and rock is just not relevant enough for kids. They'll download your music for free and forget who you are the day after they see you live. Their only chance is to play these festivals and open for the Crowes, the Mule, and some other "name" bands. It's too bad rock and roll has been dead for about 30 years now. As far as I am concerned, with the exception of a few bands, 1980 was the last year for real rock and roll as we knew it.

thinlizzy wrote:Man, this really sucks. They'd fucking rock wheeliefest if they played. I have been expecting them to announce that their brother will be joining the band eventually, I hope something good is going on. Unfortunately, for a real rock band to make it today, you have to attach your carriage to the "jam" crowd because rock stations do not play rock and roll and rock is just not relevant enough for kids. They'll download your music for free and forget who you are the day after they see you live. Their only chance is to play these festivals and open for the Crowes, the Mule, and some other "name" bands. It's too bad rock and roll has been dead for about 30 years now. As far as I am concerned, with the exception of a few bands, 1980 was the last year for real rock and roll as we knew it.

If time has taught us anything, it's that good music is timeless. Downloading be damned, opening for so and so be damned - even being labeled as a band in a dead genre on your own message board be damned - none of it matters. If shit's good and the artist (not just a "real" rock band) can stand behind it and not be consumed with who's consuming it, then it will prevail.

Good music is not dead, for Rose Hill Drive is living.

guns wrote:Good music is not dead, for Rose Hill Drive is living.

You can catch some good Rose Hill Drive-influenced music and of course Professor Nathaniel Barnes on drums and RHD collaborator Jimmy Stoffer on bass if you listen to Dualistics. They have a CD for purchase or download from iTunes, and play a lot of shows around Denver.

And someone will probably spank me for this, but last week I was privileged to hear a rough cut of two band-spanking-new Rose Hill Drive songs the boys recorded in the studio.

So as guns said, Rose Hill Drive is living. All good things take time.

NateIsGod wrote:And someone will probably spank me for this, but last week I was privileged to hear a rough cut of two band-spanking-new Rose Hill Drive songs the boys recorded in the studio.

This is epic news. How'd you manage the preview??

That is good news guns, hope New Years brings em out from the dead. I realize most fans are from the Colorado area, but if you're ever on the east coast, check out a band called Parlor Mob, they rock:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRlecRi9MJA

dig it, rock and roll!

guns wrote:This is epic news. How'd you manage the preview??

I could tell you, but then I'd have to... Nah, I'm friends with one of the band members.

If RHD reads these posts: I thought the demos were groovy! Keep working on them! There is nothing but positive feelings for Rose Hill Drive out here--it's a stellar band with a solid rep and a powerful legacy. Anything you feel like recording or playing will be welcomed with open arms by your trusty fans, so bring it on!

Sweet deal, NateIsGod. You said it all.

As a loyal fan from across the atlantic (UK), I believe that good music comes in small packages and therefore RHD if your reading this: Take a break but don't disappear and hope to see you in UK soon so keep in touch... I'LL BE WATCHING THIS SPACE...
Until then I'll keep blasting your music.
Fellow postees: Can anyone suggest recommendations on other cool bands (aside from Palour mob that someone recently posted) that are on an "old skool rock 'n' roll" tip?

welcome1 wrote:Fellow postees: Can anyone suggest recommendations on other cool bands (aside from Palour mob that someone recently posted) that are on an "old skool rock 'n' roll" tip?

I really dig Earl Greyhound. Can't go wrong with Super 400 either.