It’s clear to us that the whole world is against us. First off, there is no snow. That’s a clear shot at me, a Buffalo, NY boy, who is now very confused about what season it is. I think it’s time for baseball soon… right?
Second, the powers that be are trying to shut down the internet – which is the main way I’m talking to you people now. If you haven’t heard, Congress is voting today on two bills (SOPA and PIPA – here’s an article about what they are) that would effectively censor parts of the internet. Many people, including several popular websites, are protesting the bills.
“It seems like the whole internet is abuzz today with the SOPA strike. Many websites with thousands of users, including Wikipedia, Google, and Tumblr, have either gone dark for the day or made a clear statement that they oppose SOPA, a proposed act of congress meant to inhibit online piracy. However, many think this act is tantamount to censorship. If you block some parts of the web, what stops you from blocking the rest? Where will lines be drawn. As artists, you don’t want people ripping off or pirating your work, but on the other hand, the internet and its communities are such an integral part of creating and sharing art and music in the digital age.” – Joanna Leigh Simon of Skout Media and MilkBoy’s Social Media Queen
We’d love to hear from you guys. Anything you have to say on the matter. Let’s get a dialogue going!
At any rate, let’s forget about the world and start remembering why we all love MilkBoy: awesome shows!
This week we have another edition of the Battle of the Burbs auditions. They are tonight at 7PM (roughly) and are free to the public. Come on out and root for your favorite local act to make it to the Finals!
Later this week we have Ben Smith and Joe D’Amico coming to jam – we just finished making Ben Smith’s new album just before we moved to our new studio. His (magnificent) album is one of the last vestiges from our old home. Come on out and celebrate it with us!
We’ll be closing early on Saturday night for a private event, so you’ll just have to find someplace else to get your boogie on.
Love, Gillen
