In the Mind of Nate

Hello all, I must admit this Samhain season has been a bit slow. But still interesting. Most people have their own rituals around this time of year. From the costumes and pumpkin carving, to a trip out of town to a place frequent around Halloween such as Salem or Sleepy Hollow . I however chose to withdraw from one of my long standing traditions, performing live. I just felt it was not the right time and "sitting this one out" wouldn't be so bad. I am a firm believer in do it right or not at all. Still with everything going on I have plenty to reflect on and work towards in the coming months but more on that by later. There is one tradition that I am definitely not going to withdraw from,and that the very root of this celebration(no,not Trick or Treating) honoring those who passed on. As I am writing this, I am watching the sky darken and in between tonight and tomorrow. night, it is said that the veil between the wor

Hello everyone, Yes I should have posted this a few days ago. But at least we still are reeling from all the Halloween excitement, well I know I am. It seems like Halloween comes and goes so fast and we never get to do everything we had planned for. Didn't go to enough parties,didn't eat enough candy,didn't go to enough places to pick pumpkins and apples, or Didn't watch enough Horror movies. It has always interested me as to how the movies in general come to life, the story, the production, the casting and how the actors came to be. A few years ago I was given the chance to see a movie come to life as it was being made. Some friends of mine created a film called "Jack O' Slasher" and I was given a small part in the film. Even though it was an independent production, It was like just like what I heard being on a Hollywood movie set would be like. Getting into costume,preparing mentally,snacking,and hours of hanging out getting to know the other pe

After that last entry and all I put into it and the previous entries that include tips on the music Business, I needed to take a breather(which is needed from time to time). Well that and I have been having computer issues. Anyway, I really hope my last few entries gave you some serious insight into what is put into a career as a professional musician. What I really mean is an original band that plays professionally. All the Orchestras you may have heard(think Star Wars ) in movies, Tv, or in plays or operas are all classically trained musicians, some of which have been playing since early in their childhood that have spent some much time learning their instrument that can not only play many complex pieces of music, but can also play them as soon as a piece is given them. Which is also known as "Sight Reading". That is in itself is something many artists(including myself)can barely do if at all.Luckily these musicians usually are well compensated and receive medical an

On Saturday October 30th, The Queens Library in Flushing,NY brings you: the Gothic Rock of Imbolg. This Queens based band has been performing throughout the Northeastern United States for the past several years and have also been mentioned in music reviewer/author Mick Mercer's latest book:" Music to die for". Now, the band returns home to perform their own brand of Celtic influenced Goth Metal music for the people of Queens free of charge at 2pm and they encourage all to come in costume to enter a pre-halloween costume contest open to people of all ages. The Flushing library is located at 41-17 main street in flushing. Fore more information please call 718 661

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.

Come down and Join us for our Pre-Halloween Bash and Jessie from Olive Drab's Birthday $5.00 Admission 21 and over with ID Doors open at 8pm Imbolg,Olive Drab,Out of the blue,Turn to Dust&more Bands TBA Blaze's is Located at 1229 Main street in West Warwick,RI

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

On Friday October 16th Dark Sky Productions brings you spooky night in America's Witchcraft capitol at the Dodge Street Bar & grille in Salem.The event featuring performances by the Boston areas best and dreariest bands, as well as a special guest from New York City; Imbolg,Dreamchild,Hate the Living & Daniel Ouellette. The Night will be sponsored by Coffin Case with giveaways for the crowd including a prize drawing for Coffin Guitar hero controller bags.As well as the lovely Coffinettes live and in person for your viewing pleasure. The Dodge Street Bar & Grille is located 7 Dodge street in Salem,MA. Admission is five Dollars for all patrons 21 and over with ID. For information please call (978) 745-0139 or visit http://www.myspace.com/Othniel77 or http://myspace.com/imbolg