In the Mind of Nate

Hello, if you read my last post you'd know that I am in the middle doing our radio campaign. Debuting at #36 on the National Metal charts was very encouraging. However, these days it seems like for every one step forward you make, things either fall back or stay still. I know most people don't know or don't want to know the day in day out struggles that most musicians have these days in order to survive. On top of having a job outside the music industry, we have to write,rehearse and promote our music. But it is rewarding being stuck in the middle if these two worlds when things pan out. But when they don't and you are left with unsold merchandise,playing to an empty room or another band's audience asking yourself is this even worth it? Ironically,one time we played in the middle of a bill with two other local acts in Astoria,NY (I'd mention them by name but the douchebag hipsters don't deserve any publicity), I watched the first band and the headliner...

Hello, so here I am yet again trying to think of a theme that's not going to bore all of you to death. This week was a little more busy for me and I almost found myself making me excuses that normal people usually make as to why they can't do certain things. I'm really glad I didn't fall into that metal trap like most people do. I do admit that being much busier did have an impact on my activity on social media to promote the band and our upcoming show in Salem, MA . But luckily, I figured out how to organize myself a little bit better so that these things don't keep piling up. Here's the flyer and the event link btw. I'm sure it's apparent to most of you by now that one thing I'm referring to is, Change . After all, it's one of the few things that's guaranteed in life. And then when we need it, we choose not to change. I think mostly because, even though a certain situation be it a relationship that has gone sour, a job or living ...

Hello everyone, after my last post may have come off at the beginning being downright whiny I decided to put a positive spin on exactly what has been on my mind lately. I have been noticing a decline and the overall camaraderie teamwork not only with and bounds but with other bands themselves. This is probably one of the reasons why one of my most recent shows had very poor attendance, Which at this stage of the game for me is downright embarrassing. I didn't think playing on an off night would be a total deterrent for everybody. Especially since other bands have been able to draw at this particular events. And I'm sure if this was a bigger national touring acts, the charges triple or quadruple of who have been able to draw at this particular events. And I'm sure if this was a bigger national touring acts, the charges triple or quadruple of why our door cover most people wouldn't care and they be even taking pictures i'm going live on Facebook to brag about ...

Hello everyone. I would like to say that it is great to be back blogging. And as the title suggests, what better way to comeback than to interview Ex-Misfits Singer Michale Graves while on his "When Worlds Collide" tour. The tour has not come through my town yet,but the last time I saw him perform was at a show that I had the distinct privilege of opening up for him. The energy from Michale and his band that night was unprecedented. I was able to get in touch with Michale while he is out on tour and this is what he had to say: Nate: How did you first discover your love of music? Michale: My home growing up in New Jersey was filled with music – classic rock n roll, early punk and big voices like Sinatra and Elvis Nate: How did you develop the Michale Graves image and persona? Michale: I had been interested in the theater for years – in front of and behind the curtain. Over the years I have evolved both the voice and my make-up – to now what we call the “Skel...

If you have read the past few posts I have made you may start to realize that being a musical artist isn't always about writing and performing music. Especially if you are a DIY or an independent artist. You have to be your own booking agent, manager, tour manager, publicist and sometimes even your own record label. These dual roles or "wearing many hats" is not easy and sometimes your performance can suffer as a result of it. Many managers also have law degrees, but do not practice. However their education in law helps them read and write contracts for their clients in order to be more effective as representation to their clients. If you would like more information on this topic, I suggest reading this book on Music Law . Here is a musical fact you may not know: Huey Lewis of Huey Lewis & the News actually managed the band he created. Dual roles in music are so common that nobody even gives them a second thought. How bands do you know engineer their own...

Earlier on in the week, I found myself commenting on a Facebook post by a slightly discouraged musician from a new younger band out of NYC called Candy Brain that feels that the music industry is ruining music for him. I think he was speaking more about the local "seen" which is basically just a staging area and not the be all end of all the music business(Thank God). Luckily, there were a few people like myself to shed some light on this. Years ago, the Record companies decided your fate and very few bands could control their own destinies. Simply because the resources available to us now where not there 20, 25 or even 30 years ago.Remember there was no Itunes or Cdbaby , so no record deal meant no distribution. Yes you could go into a studio on your own and record(if you were lucky enough to even afford that let alone getting your finished product duplicated), hoping a record label would take notice of your valiant effort and offer you some sort of deal which would in...

Hello all, We hope that you all had a great Holiday Season. In order to keep things accurate, we had to create a new facebook page, in order to appear as a band on the site. If you "Like" the old page or not, all you need to do to see the new page is Click Here Great new way for Fans and Bands to interact We would like to invite all of you to join us on Reverbnation.com. This is a Win-Win for fans and bands. Fans can sign up for a free account, become fans of a band, and get free downloads just for being a fan. Bands get paid by Reverbnation for the amount of traffic and plays they get. Also, fans can join the band's street team and win shirts and other merchandise just for reposting widgets. Please see the widget below to join today Help spread the word about Imbolg,by reposting any of these widgets New You Tube Page We have made our official You Tube Channel. Im sure most of you have seen the videos that are posted on their now, but in the coming weeks and months we wi...

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

To all Fans, join us on this new page we created. It is designed to help spread the word about the band, and by doing so you can win prizes and you will also be helping us play more shows in your area as well.

On Saturday September 26th Necromancer Productions brings you :"The Clash of the Titans" metal and fusion show at Port 41 in Manhattan. The event will feature live performances by some of New York City's best up and coming musical acts including: Imbolg, Gas, the Saints of Pain, Arch Demon Choir and more, as well as Bikini models appearing live and in person for your viewing pleasure. Show time is at 8pm, 21 and up with ID.Admission is 6 dollars with a show flyer and 8 dollars without. Port 41 is located at 355 West 41st street in New York,NY conveniently located across the street from the Port authority bus terminal and Time Square train station. For more information please call (212) 947-5255 or visit http://myspace.com/mugotu or http://myspace.com/imbolg for more details

Hi, we just wanted to run these show dates by you all of then are All ages Saturday August 8th @ Blaze's billiards West Warwick,RI All ages 21 to drink and 21 to drink. Sponsored by Coffin Case Free Giveaways&prizes $5.00 to enter Sunday August 9th @Dingbatz Clifton,NJ All ages 21 to drink Sponsored by Coffin Case we go on at about 5pm(exact set time not confirmed yet,but early evening) Free prizes and giveaways and the Coffinettes will be there Advanced Tickets are $10.00 We have some tickets left, see the button below to order yours Please include quantity & shipping address Select # of tickets 1 Ticket $10.00 2 Tickets $20.00 3 Tickets $30.00 4 Tickets $40.00 Friday August 21st @the Loft 6 Crannell street Poughkeepsie,NY Doors open at 8:30pm All ages(under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian) with What's in this Juice? Tickets are $7.00 Click here to buy Tickets Is it too far for you to travel to these shows? If so click below and demand us in your ci...