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8/31/09
Dave Sturgis, from TT Mahoney and the Standard Eight
Congrats to "Efren" on an outstanding debut. In a town flush with talented songwriters and performers the ones that stand out really mean something. With a simple trap set, a double bass, two acoustic guitars, and some slick harmonies this group with these songs is going to make Athens step back and listen to their refreshing blend of haunted South storytelling and moody poetry.
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Elizabeth Tanner
wow, sounds wonderful! dave, who knew you could be serious?! (ARE you serious?)
wish i could have been there. hugs to all of you talented musicians!
Yesterday at 4:04pm

Dave Sturgis
I am totally serious. They owned it.
Yesterday at 9:56pm


thanks.

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T.T. Mahoney & the Standard 8

bruised tomatoes.

new track. bruised tomatoes. listens and thoughts. >>>>>
gonna play our first public performance next week, actually two
Thursday Aug. 27th on 'Live in the Lobby' on air at 8pm.
and
Saturday Aug. 29th for the live in person debut
@Flicker Theatre and Bar
w. A Postwar Drama and Besides Daniel
first act at 9pm.

see you soon.

if you build stage, music will play.

think i got all the pieces for the temp stage, oh yeah for my boys bday party next sunday here at the ranch. gonna have some friends play and then our new group, efren's soft debut. ya know cuz it is really gone be a sorta public rehearsal. the stage will be 8 x 12 in the shade in the corner of the yard. grillin' schwilling(hopefully not too much pre performance!!) fun and games, pinata, just mowed and trimmed up the grounds in this 100 degree heat, took a cold shower but still am hot. the avimonkfest #2 shall be a blast. hope you all can make it....

yeah.
getting pumped for this show.
the band is getting tight and finding our routes.
rehearsals get better exponentially.
and the album is chugging along brilliantly.
i hope you all can make it, but be warned this small venue will pack out, so get there early (830ish to get a seat) my lil sis band will open, Besides Daniel, then A Postwar Drama will close the night after us (this will also serve as a Album Release for them).

So write it in your ical, iphone, calendar, main frame and make it a point to be at the Flicker August 29th @ 830pm!!!!

Adam O'Day Art: Efren Art

Adam O'Day Art: Efren Art

my bro talkin' efren...

efren lives.

first solo appearance in 12 years for me.
had a great time.
played 9 new songs and one cover.
52 mins.
pound yr chest on the lakefront.
played a bit nervous, whish sorta didn't let the songs breathe open up. that shall come with a bit more experience. gettin the bugs out.
i would consider it a success.
i will only get more comfortable.
come see...

athens, ga music is thick

i know alot of musicians in athens, ga.
ALOT.
i have played in more than a dozen bands in the past 7 years i have lived here.
i will spare you the list.
but some names i wanna get out there here... that you may or may not know. you needs to check out...click the links listen to their music go out and support there art buy a couple tracks.

T.T. Mahoney & the Standard 8

Nuclear Spring


Betsy Franck and the Bareknuckle Band

So there is a start...
check them out i will be back with you shortly with some more goodies...