I have the pleasure of calling these guys my friends, and one of my favorite bands.
This album has been out a while, but this mini-documentary is something very relatable and it’s very moving. A story of making it through hard times and coming to terms with everything being OK when you’re in control.
Saves The Day - Daybreak
Check this out. This happened in your local music scene.
The frontman of Chicago band and long time friends of the 432, Oh My God, Billy O’Neil, has been busy.
While Oh My God has taken a brief break from playing music, Billy became a sailor and then now he wants to be a semi-pro football player.
Some friends of his are making a documentary about this process to highlight his experience. Take a second to go support their Kickstarter here.
Doors open in two and half hours, come party!
We’re beyond excited to welcome the Hard Lessons back to our stage in our new space. This show will be just like old times, especially since it’s supported by the up and coming Flint band, Making Friends, who features former Swellers guitarist Garrett Burgett; and Sad Jazz, a new project from John Duffy, long time Flint music veteran.
Also, 10 Paces, Fire is on tour from Wisconsin, come support a touring band and help them make it on the road!
Midland/Clio/Saginaw band From Gold to Grey will be our opener.
It should be a good time for all, and it’s only $7. That’s cheaper than a movie, you can’t beat that.
The Hard Lessons
Making Friends (Ex-Swellers)
Sad Jazz (Empty Orchestra, The Hot Flashez, Rock and Roll Bass Guitar)
10 Paces, Fire (Wisconsin)
From Gold to Grey
Enjoy more classic photos from some very early THL gigs at the Flint Local 432, and a couple from our last show in Flint back in 2009 on Halloween - we were ZZ Top! (Photos by Doug Coombe and Leslie)
We return to F-F-Flint in a little over a week for our first show of the summer! Come on out Friday, June 1 for a Vehicle City spectacle featuring friends from those early shows, and soon to be friends from a whole new era. Check it:
http://www.facebook.com/FlintLocal432
http://flintlocal432.tumblr.com/
http://www.flintlocal432.com/
Some older pictures of the Hard Lessons at our old building. We’re beyond excited to have them back this Friday. If you’ve never seen the Hard Lessons, you’re in for a treat. RSVP to the Facebook event here.
Our good friend and volunteer, Nicholas Kowalewski just filmed and edited this short documentary about the Local, our history, mission, and why we do what we do. It features interviews from local bands, promoters, and people of interest. Features: The Swellers, Empty Orchestra, Bars of Gold, Making Friends, Astpai, Steamroller, Sadie Lee, As a Lark, One Win Choice, etc.
Nicholas worked several months on this project and managed to document the construction process it took for us to get the doors open again. It’s the best collection of information documenting that process to date.
To me, it shows why we really do what we do. Our community in Flint is one of a kind and it’s great to share that with people.
Enjoy!
Our good friend and volunteer, Nicholas Kowalewski just filmed and edited this short documentary about the Local, our history, mission, and why we do what we do. It features interviews from local bands, promoters, and people of interest. Features: The Swellers, Empty Orchestra, Bars of Gold, Making Friends, Astpai, Steamroller, Sadie Lee, As a Lark, One Win Choice, etc.
Nicholas worked several months on this project and managed to document the construction process it took for us to get the doors open again. It’s the best collection of information documenting that process to date.
To me, it shows why we really do what we do. Our community in Flint is one of a kind and it’s great to share that with people.
Enjoy!
