the chariot

Last Night

Last night I went and saw The Chariot play at Branx, marking the last time I will ever see them.

I've seen them play numerous times but last night was undoubtedly my favorite performance.  

It was nice seeing them in a slightly (only slightly) bigger venue than 1982 in Gainesville, Florida. Josh Scogin was climbing on everything and jumping on the crowd repeatedly. And he said they were only "playing at 30%". 

It's kind of bittersweet to see them go, but rather to curious to see what the guys do after The Chariot disbands.  

I will say it sparked my inner monster again. I'm ready to play some loud rock n' roll more than ever before.

If you live in Portland and want to play some genuine, heartfelt, heavy rock n' roll you should hit me up.

Long Live The Chariot.  

Today

Today I laid around and enjoyed the comfort of my bed until almost 12.

I biked home in the rain last night. I'm glad the rain has decided to come back. I knew it was going to, it was just taking a little while.  

It feels very pleasant outside right now.  

Next on the agenda is finishing this coffee and checking this last round of edits for my book!!!

It's almost done! Aaaah! I can't wait to share it with you guys! 

And then tonight I go and see The Chariot for the last time ever! That still doesn't feel real to say!

So stoked to see them though. No other band has as great an impact on my musical ambitions to date. Josh Scogin is my original hero. 

Long Live The Chariot

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Well it's happening... that time when one of those bands that mean the world to you comes to an end. I know it happens just kind of surreal.

I may  not listen to as much heavy music as I did when I was 18 years old but The Chariot is one of the three I still enjoy through and through.

They have only gotten better album by album and I'm bummed to see them go but they are leaving behind a great discography. I'm trying to throw all my feelings together really quick so bare with me. 

 Let me start out by saying The Chariot was my first real show. I saw them perform with Underoath, As Cities Burn, and mewithoutYou in December 2005 in Jacksonville, Florida at a venue that was called Plush.  

After seeing The Chariot and meeting Josh Scogin the first time; December 2005. 

After seeing The Chariot and meeting Josh Scogin the first time; December 2005. 

I remember meeting Josh Scogin after the show and my eyes were like a deer in headlights. This picture is right after seeing them the first time. This is actually the second picture because I was embarrassed of the first one because my eyes were even more star struck that I asked Josh for a do over.

 

 

Josh Scogin remains the only musician that made me go super fanboy. It took meeting him 3 times to realize he's just a normal dude. So normal and so down to earth; a good ole Georgia boy.

I discovered The Chariot after learning of Norma Jean and hearing that the singer had started a new band. I was in awe of the power in Josh Scogin's voice and wanted to be able to give a captivating live show like I had witnessed The Chariot put on.  

I have had the opportunity to share the stage with them numerous times and for that I am VERY grateful. My last band's final show was with The Chariot, too. I still reference to The Chariot when it comes to being in tune and entertaining live.

Being on stage and sharing a mic in the itty bitty 1982 Bar in Gainesville, Florida with The Chariot will be one of the greatest moments of my youth and of my life. 

I just hope they hit up Portland in their final tour; if not I'll be flying back to the East Coast for sure. 

Thank you The Chariot for inspiring me beyond words. 

It's the end of an era for the scene.

Long Live The Chariot!!!