In the Mind of Nate

Hello everybody, after my last entry I need to show everyone how resilient the life of a musician can be and how the next day can bring about great changes. So after a few deep breathes and listening speeches/watching scenes from Rocky , a movie that always lifts my spirits I decided to focus on some very great upcoming events I am involved with. Very soon it will be my Birthday , and I will be fortunate enough to be performing at that day. Also, I have been lucky enough to coordinate the special day so that the Imbolg Record release party will be on the same day at a very great event here in NYC known as Salvation , which was created by none other than Joe Cyn , and the NYC Goth scene's most tenured DJ: Patrick . This is truly a great honor to be a part of this event, as excited as I am I still managed to come up with some questions for Patrick regarding his events and his very prosperous 20 year plus career as a DJ, here is what he had to say: Nate: Have you ever pla...

As you probably guessed, this entry is dedicated to the DJ or Disc Jockey . Technically they are not musicians, however they are a big part of the music industry and club circuits. They can also help further a musical artist's career by playing their music on their show or during their club sets. So it's a good a idea for bands to work along side of and cross promote Djs (as I stated in the past the business is give and take, you should help those when you can). I mentioned in previous entries most radio play is handle through a radio promoter, however it is in most cases ultimately the Dj that decides what songs get airplay. Like musicians, these Guys and Ladies usually focus on a specific genre of music and in many cases develop a style and personality to add flair to their overall appeal. In some cases have even established a certain "rockstar" status by making a name for themselves after years of spinning at events geared towards the genre they chose to spin. ...

Hello all, I should be focusing on the fact that in a few hours I will be seeing one of my biggest musical influences live. I have seen them before, with original drummer Bill Ward. And yes, I am one of these people that get bent out of shape when a reunion is missing one member(maybe its just an OCD tendency,idk). By now you should have guessed that I am going to see Black Sabbath . So here I am putting on a You Tube playlist of songs from Sabbath(yes in hopes that it will help me get through this entry) recalling stories of how they wrote some of their albums in the studio and came up with one of their most popular songs, Paranoid on a whim only because they had an extra three minutes on the tape to record with. Like I may have stated in older entries, I discover Sabbath as a Child when my Uncle had been listening to them(even admitting to truly subconsciously screw me by putting headphones on me in my sleep lol). Nevertheless, they have been engrained in me and keep me wri...

Hello again everybody. These past few months have been intense, but finally the warm weather has returned! I think any simple change to break up the monotony of one's routine breathes new life into a person. I feel that I should have made this entry yesterday since it was the official start of Summer, with the Solstice and it being the longest day of the year. Nevertheless, shifting my focus off of my immeditae goals has allowed me to take a step back, absorb whats going on around me and let things happen organically. As I am approaching yet another Birthday(which I must admit usually makes me depressed)I decided to try and take a new mental approach to life. Now for an explanation on the title of this entry, Love,Love,Love it was simply something my group of friends had been repeating throughout the night. I took the oppurtunity to see a friend perform at Irving Plaza , with some other NYC bands. It was good go out and see people doing what they " Love " doing on su...

On Saturday June 4th Ulteria, Connecticut's finest Electro/Gothic/Industrial Party brings you : "an evening with Imbolg and Miss Mischief" at the Partners Cafe in New Haven. The night is sponsored by Coffin Case ,featuring the lovely Coffinettes for your viewing pleasure.All patrons 21 and up are encouraged to arrive at the club at 9pm dressed in gothic attire and enjoy the $3 well drink specials from 10-11pm , Dj sets and live performances. There will be prize drawings for Coffin Case merchandise throughout the night as well. The night will also feature live performances by Go Go/Fetish performer "Miss Mischief" and the Goth metal "Imbolg" , who is appearing live for the very first time in Connecticut to kick off their Northeast tour to promote their debut album release . There will also be a host of Djs appearing to spinning old school and new dark music specifically: Dj Sekt(Resident Dj) and from NYC:Dj Dreamtrancer(Indenial ). Partners Cafe is ...

On Saturday April 30th Indenial brings you : "it's hard rock life" at the Broadway bar in Amityville Long Island. the night is sponsored by Hartke Amps,Duff's Brooklyn,Wyld Chyld Tattoo,and Coffin Case,featuring the Coffinettes for your viewing pleasure. All patrons 21 and up are encouraged to come dressed according to the theme of the night which is either: prison garb,handcuffs,or chains and all who do will get a discount on their admission.Drink Specials for the first hour will include: $2 Buds and Bud lights on Tap,$2Soco and lime shots ,As well as all night specials on Pabst Blue ribbon beers for $3 and buy 2 Jager shots and get 1 free . There will be prize drawings throughout the night as well. The night will also feature live performances by up and coming area bands the Saints of Pain ,and Imbolg . Both bands are known throughout the Northeast region for their consistent heavy hitting,energetic and melodic performances and unique stage shows. There will a...

On Friday October 29th Necromancer productions Inc. brings you: "The Hell's Kitchen Halloween Costume Party" at the Port 41 in Manhattan. The night is sponsored by Coffin Case,Kink~e Magazine and Beaver Tattoo.The event will be hosted by Necromancer Mortanis and Kink~E Magazine's Nancy The event will feature some of New York Mertorpolitian area's heaviest and spookiest bands including: Imbolg,Suaka,Firehaze,Show no Mercy and the Saints of Pain, as well as live dancers, Dj Mortanis spinning between after the bands and a costume contest with prizes from Kink~e Magazine,Coffin Case, and free Tattoo giveaways from Beaver Tattoo and much more. As well as Coffin Case's Coffinettes making a live appearence for your viewing pleasure. Doors open at 7pm and Admission is 8 dollars with a show flyer or 10 dollars with out for patrons 21 and over with ID. Port 41 bar is located at 355 West 41 street,conviently located by the Port authority Bus terminal and train stations....

On Thursday October 29th, Killer B'z & House of The Black Rose Present A Very Dark Affair: The Vampire Masquerade Fetish Ball. This event will be held at the Bank/Element club from 10pm-4am, with drinks specials during the first hour and a costume contest with a door prize. Also scheduled are Performances by the Gothic Rock Band "Imbolg", Dj Kreig,Dj Stalagmike and Pepper Negron with his dark arts film works,and Lady Aye who specializes in sword swallowing and many other masochistic fascinations.Admission is $25 in advance and $30 the night of the event for all patrons 21 and over with proper ID and attire(all black,costume,Masks,Vampire or Fetish attire) The Bank/Element night club is located at 225 East. Houston Street on the corner of Essex street in New York City's East Village. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: http://killerbzproductions.ning.com/ or http://myspace.com/imbolg