WE ARE THE WILLOWS

Plans.

2012-01-27T07:54:00.000-08:00

My plans of reading, walking to the bank, reading some more, then recording have been seriously side tracked. Thanks Liz Lemon.

Hayward Bound

2012-01-26T22:12:00.000-08:00

I'm going to Hayward this weekend. Can't wait.

Uffda.

2012-01-26T22:07:00.000-08:00

Drums. They sound more like cardboard.

Dreamy Skating

2012-01-26T22:05:00.000-08:00

I haven't skated it yet, but Powderhorn pond looks like a dream.

The Homestead

2012-01-26T22:04:00.000-08:00

January is treating the Homestead quite well these days.

Vocals.

2012-01-26T22:00:00.000-08:00

I usually spend more time trying to figure out whether or not to redo vocal takes than doing vocal takes. I am seriously bad at this.

Super-Super Duper

2012-01-25T10:25:00.001-08:00

I bought some new tunes recently and I am happy to say that I'm incredibly happy with my purchases. Just so you know. This here album is the Wisconsin Built album.

Here's Bro. Stephen's album Baptist Girls. I love this album cover. It feels like Bible camp.

Thursday Mornings Rule!

2012-01-12T09:04:00.001-08:00

My Producer.

2012-01-08T18:11:00.000-08:00

Milo is producing the next batch of recordings.

Milo- "Ugh...redo it! I can't take this anymore. That sounded like a tabby cat on guitar!"

Dan Mariska

2012-01-08T18:09:00.000-08:00

Dang, Dan's jams rule. Big Time!

Supper At Grandma and Grandpa's

2012-01-08T18:07:00.000-08:00

Its humanly impossible to leave my Grandparents' place without them feeding you a meal. Seriously.

Milo Loves Annie Dillard

2012-01-05T23:02:00.000-08:00

It Begins.

2012-01-02T16:21:00.000-08:00

I've been having some trouble recording these days. I'm feelin' locked up. Anywho, I'm taking a few detours before really buckling down and getting the next record started. We'll see where they lead.

Alvin and Milo

2011-12-30T06:44:00.000-08:00

My Grandpa and Milo got along splendidly the other day.

Winter Bike

2011-12-30T06:42:00.002-08:00

I'm biking through the winter this year, which isn't too difficult considering there isn't any snow on the ground, but that doesn't mean I can't play Dr. Quinn Bicycle man does it?

Incredible.

2011-12-30T06:42:00.001-08:00

I love this jam. I think its my favorite on the new Feist record.

A Creature Of Habit.

2011-12-29T20:13:00.000-08:00

Words.

2011-12-29T20:11:00.000-08:00

Lately I've been having trouble with words, so...I've been reading some.

Family Fun Time!

2011-12-26T18:06:00.000-08:00

Holy smokes, the whole family was together this weekend. It was pure magic.

Incredible.

2011-12-26T18:04:00.000-08:00

I just purchased this record. I'm pumped.

Laughs.

2011-12-14T08:52:00.000-08:00

Standing around with this crew is the best.

Family Van

2011-12-14T08:45:00.000-08:00

Its nice to have some family in the family van.

Since The Haircut.

2011-12-07T20:50:00.000-08:00

Milo has been freezing.

Dave Got Married.

2011-12-07T20:41:00.000-08:00

My pal Dave got married on Saturday, and apart from the some-what gender oppressive vows, its was very nice. Aria and Alissa thought so too.

Red Fox Grey Fox.

2011-12-07T20:37:00.000-08:00

Okay. My old band, Red Fox Grey Fox. Is back. I just pooped my pants.

Grandma Computer

2011-12-07T20:33:00.000-08:00

I visited my grandparents on monday.

My Grandma is getting her third book published by Guidepost and a lot of her correspondence is done via email. My aunt has been handling most of the correspondence, but my Grandma wanted to take care of it herself. She...doesn't have much interweb experience so I drew instructions for her. I'll check back with her on Monday and see how it worked.

Nona Marie And The Choir

2011-12-07T10:29:00.000-08:00

There are some gals that recorded some covers and I bought their tape; Nona Marie And The Choir. They sound so beautiful!

This Is Happening.

2011-12-05T21:26:00.000-08:00

What A Gentleman.

2011-12-03T09:40:00.000-08:00

Milo got a haircut.

Early Christmas Present.

2011-12-02T10:23:00.001-08:00

Worst Merch Dude Ever.

2011-12-02T10:22:00.000-08:00

More.

2011-12-02T10:20:00.000-08:00

It took me two days to get over two years worth of field recordings onto my computer. I found some real gems. Like, a room full of 60 year old men snoring.

Milo Smells.

2011-12-01T23:19:00.000-08:00

Milo smells like dirty laundry.

Awesome!

2011-12-01T10:26:00.001-08:00

5 Weeks. Year Number 2.

2011-11-30T21:43:00.001-08:00

This was the second year I did a month long residency at the 331 club. Boy was it a blast. I'm kinda sad that I won't be playing there every Tuesday.

Thanks to all the folks who came out and all the bands that played with me. And a super duper gigantic thanks to the folks who played in the band with me.

Play Date!

2011-11-30T10:50:00.000-08:00

I can make a playdoh snake like nobody's business.

I cannot ride these twirly things like anybody's business. I'm pretty sure I barfed.

Two Years

2011-11-30T10:46:00.000-08:00

I'm starting to put two years of field recordings onto my computer. Its like finding money I forgot about in my pocket.

Holy Smokes.

2011-11-28T20:57:00.000-08:00

We had a rehearsal tonight with the string players and the choir. Whew. It ruled.

Give Thanks!

2011-11-28T20:55:00.000-08:00

For awesome people!

A Real Disaster

2011-11-22T09:02:00.001-08:00

Milo has been turning into the fuzziest muppet ever and last night I decided to take things into my own hands.

It was a bad choice.

Three Piece Choir

2011-11-22T09:00:00.000-08:00

Arranging choir parts is super easy when you have killer singers!

JRUMZ

2011-11-22T08:58:00.000-08:00

When you have less than great recording equipment, you resort to weird drum measures.

A City Of Owls

2011-11-22T08:57:00.000-08:00

I have some pals who play in the Pop Sensation Owl City and I went and saw them on Saturday night. It was pretty radical.

Incredible.

2011-11-22T06:30:00.001-08:00

Spooky Zone!

2011-11-19T13:52:00.000-08:00

This Is What Happens.

2011-11-16T09:09:00.000-08:00

This is what happens when you do a radio station interview with out the band. Good form Jer and Karin!

PEDALZ!

2011-11-16T09:06:00.000-08:00

We went to the Dwarfcraft offices and messed around with a bunch of pedals. Holy smokes it was awesome.

All We Are The Willows members have been converted to Dwarfcraft believers.

Ambient Inks!

2011-11-16T08:55:00.000-08:00

On Saturday we went to the Ambient Inks Warehouse in Wisconsin. Its so awesome to see what Aaron and co. have done!

Hello Wisconsin.

2011-11-16T08:51:00.000-08:00

Nothing makes us more happy than being packed in and snuggly.

See? We're so happy!

Playing the Cabin in Eau Claire was pretty fun.

At the end of the weekend we were all pretty pooped. Except Karin.

Jams.

2011-11-16T00:28:00.000-08:00

Gettin' ready for a killer weekend.

Jammin' By-Product

2011-11-10T10:05:00.002-08:00

This is how a jammed out room looks. Tubular.

We Been Jammin'

2011-11-10T10:05:00.001-08:00

This Was The Best.

2011-11-09T22:34:00.000-08:00

Jer took this picture.

Tracking.

2011-11-09T01:57:00.000-08:00

Nothing helps recording like a fatty burrito.

Sometimes you need a "taped hot rod mic stand thingy" to get the job done.

Sweet Hair Do.

2011-11-09T01:56:00.000-08:00

It's Come To This.

2011-11-09T01:49:00.000-08:00

It's 3 in the morning. I'm watching the Matrix. This was either an awesome or horrible night. (Awesome)

Valentina.

2011-11-09T01:46:00.000-08:00

Nothing helps recording like Vaneltina. Hot Sauce. I love no other.

Brothers From Different Mothers.

2011-11-06T08:08:00.000-08:00

In My Brain.

2011-11-06T08:06:00.000-08:00

I imagined this sounding a lot more tubular than it did. Martin Dosh, how do you do it?

Right Now.

2011-10-31T19:11:00.000-07:00

Jer and I are having a movie fun time.

At Home: Volume One

2011-10-31T10:43:00.000-07:00

Yahoo! Go download the first volume of "At Home With We Are The Willows" for free!

Holy Smokes Dudes.

2011-10-23T20:41:00.000-07:00

Future Sounds.

2011-10-23T20:31:00.001-07:00

Last weekend my Cousin Alison, Jeremiah and I began tracking Alison's new EP. I'm really pumped for these jams.

Ali is killin' it.

I learned a long time ago that I want to do anything that's worth a damn, I better have Jeremiah involved.

Pizza Wars

2011-10-23T20:29:00.000-07:00

Sometimes you just need to eat pizza and watch Star Wars. Plain and simple.

The Boys

2011-10-23T20:26:00.000-07:00

The boys are back in town.

Sam and the dudes came to Minneapolis from Chicago and rocked it like nobodies business.
An Aesthetic Anesthetic.

Northfield.

2011-10-23T20:24:00.000-07:00

Hearin' Mrs. Alison Rae play is the best.

Best Friends.

2011-10-23T20:23:00.000-07:00

I asked Hugo if he would like to be my best friend. He said he'd think about it.

Northshore

2011-10-13T22:01:00.000-07:00

This was an incredible drive. I miss tour.

My Weekend Was Better Than Your Weekend.

2011-10-13T21:59:00.000-07:00

I'm Up To Something Funn!

2011-10-13T05:55:00.000-07:00

Shredding.

2011-10-13T05:51:00.000-07:00

Annie Clark from St. Vincent inspired my girlfriend and I to wonder about what other fields people can "shred" in. Annie obviously shreds on the guitar. Someone can surely shred in some sort of extreme sport. Can someone shred as a speed reader?

Poor Hugo.

2011-10-13T05:45:00.000-07:00

He has a Serious problem.

It Takes Two To Tango.

2011-10-13T05:42:00.000-07:00

Or to ride a tandem bicycle.

Things Got A Little Out Of Hand

2011-10-13T05:39:00.000-07:00

When cleaning out the basement for Jeremiah's move-in, I got a little out of control and destroyed a couch.

Lately.

2011-10-04T13:20:00.001-07:00

Smiles Times

2011-09-30T06:49:00.000-07:00

These two are the best. I'm pretty sure I've posted that before. Like a trillion times.

Milo Loves Powderhorn Park

2011-09-29T15:46:00.000-07:00

He can't wait to get there.

Seriously, part of my heart is in this park.

Tis The Season!

2011-09-27T17:54:00.001-07:00

For Cruisin'! Nothin' beats skadootle boarding in the fall.

Salvage Yard.

2011-09-27T17:49:00.000-07:00

As if my basement isn't already a ramshackled collection of crap, I nab up these old piano parts for a fun project. Yay! Thanks dad!

Nate And Emilie.

2011-09-27T17:41:00.000-07:00

Some of my closest friends got married this weekend. Nate and Emilie. Emilie did the artwork for A Collection Of Sounds And Something Like The Plague, and A Family. A Tree. EP. T'was a joyous occasion. Huzzah!

Oh yeah. One highlight; after the reception we all went to a bar downtown Saint Paul and Emilie nearly consummated the mairrage with Nate right on the dance floor. As you can see, Nate is recovering in the background of this picture. Good form Em!

We Hang Out.

2011-09-27T17:38:00.000-07:00

I babysat Ben and Karolina's son Jonah on Thursday. He slept, pooped 3 or 4 times, ate, and slept some more. He's great company. I love this little guy.

Bodatious

2011-09-26T21:48:00.000-07:00

These dudes make some sweet jams. Check out Brian's shirt!

Good People.

2011-09-20T12:28:00.000-07:00

My folks are incredible. A couple of the nicest people you'll ever meet.

Mold Blows.

2011-09-20T12:26:00.000-07:00

PJ's

2011-09-20T12:24:00.000-07:00

I'm doing some work for my folks and in the process of cleaning out their storage space I found my old Pajamas. I loved those PJ's. And can you believe it? I still fit in them!

Shredding The Gnar.

2011-09-20T12:22:00.000-07:00

Lately I've been picking up the ol' shred stick and attempting to pull off some maneuvers. That sounds weird. I've been skateboarding.

I feel old. My whole body hurts.

Marzipan Loves Grainbelt.

2011-09-20T12:21:00.000-07:00

In Case You Were Wondering.

2011-09-15T15:43:00.001-07:00

This was AWESOME.

SUPER AWESOME.

Luna Coates

2011-09-15T14:24:00.001-07:00

In college my pal Daniel and I recorded a 6 song ep. We made some copies of it, sold some, and that was kinda it.

Over the last year or so, while traveling the world with Minnesota Pop Sensation Owl City, Daniel re-programmed the beats and between tours I sang on it.

Here's what came of that. Check out the tunes. Buy the Tunes. Tell your Grandma about the tunes.

These Two

2011-09-15T07:55:00.000-07:00

are the best.

Lately.

2011-09-14T07:54:00.001-07:00

Halloween In Alaska.

2011-09-13T12:34:00.000-07:00

Halloween, Alaska was great. It was such an honor to open for them.

We're A Jam Band

2011-09-13T12:31:00.000-07:00

Things got switched up one rehearsal. It was an awesome jam session. We're thinking of going on tour with Phish.

Leah will be going on tour with Kanye West.

Jer...is going to be a drum set soloist. On tour with weird Al.

Bra Strap Mic Stand

2011-09-13T12:28:00.000-07:00

We keep it classy. What do you do when you don't have a mic stand? Use your bra strap.

I Love This Tune.

2011-08-29T17:17:00.000-07:00

In fact, I was just thinking about how much I love this whole album. Back To Me is incredible.

And the forgotten lyrics makes me so happy for some reason. I love it even more!

Show Cancelation

2011-08-28T16:09:00.000-07:00

My show in Oklahoma City got canceled last minute. Its very hard to stay frustrated about something like that when you get to sing Old MacDonald and the Itsy Bitsy Spider with some 5 year old's instead.

On A Date In Amarillo

2011-08-28T15:58:00.000-07:00

Karen and I went on a date. In Texas.

Incredible.

2011-08-21T13:38:00.001-07:00

The Road.

2011-08-20T22:46:00.000-07:00

I miss home. Big time. I kinda feel un-involved in the tunes I'm playing and the people I'm meetin'. I hate that! I wanna be livin' it up!

Incredible.

2011-08-19T14:36:00.001-07:00