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Phosphorescent @ Pier 54 (more by Chris La Putt)
Phosphorescent

Phosphorescent sent out a thank you/update message today about the theft. Check it out below...

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FROM PHOSPHORESCENT:

Waking up Friday morning
To find that the tools for your trade
Everything you'd pieced together and worked for
And collected for over a decade (!)
Was gone
Just like that
Was one hell of a feeling

Anger, disgust, sadness
Etc etc etc...
I think
There's no need
To elaborate on this part

But here's the part
That does need
Some elaboration:

Thank You
Everyone

So many people,
Friends and strangers
Have stepped forward
So quickly and with such generosity
It has transformed this thing
Into a truly amazing and heartwarming
Affirmation of community and love and spirit;
Good vibes and support arriving from far and near
And I want to express how humbled and
Tremendously appreciative
We all are

We had to reschedule
The first two shows;
Toronto, Buffalo,
We were really looking forward to getting up there
and we will get back up there as soon possible

But the rest of the shows are on!

We are re-grouped
And re-saddled
And ready to ride

Want to give a big shout out to
Tom and Garrett and everybody down at Main Drag Music
And Chris Taylor from Grizzly Bear
And Eben Bull and Mike Bones from Sian Alice Group
For loaning, fixing, and building (!) amps and guitars for us to use
And I cannot say thankyou enough
To everyone who sent donations and well-wishes
Your kindness and open-hearted support
Has re-awakened in me
That sense of community and spirit
That can get clouded and covered
When, from time to time
On this cruise
You may find yourself
A little jaded and weary

Columbus Ohio,
And all points forward -
We're on our way

We'll be seen yall soon
We can't wait to see you all out there
And thank you in person

Or to quote that awesome guy
from the mountains on the internet;

Double rainbow!
All the way across the sky
It's a Double.
Complete.
Rainbow.
Whoa!
Whoahhh
Ohhhhhh

Love,
MH

Phosphorescent - 2010 Tour Dates
07/12/10 Buffalo, NY - Soundlab
07/13/10 Columbus, OH - The Summit
07/14/10 Newport, KY - Southgate House
07/15/10 Nashville, TN - Exit/In
07/16/10 Memphis, TN - Young Avenue Deli
07/17/10 Birmingham, AL - Bottletree Cafe
07/18/10 Columbus, MS - Princess Theater
07/20/10 Baton Rouge, LA - Spanish Moon
07/21/10 Houston, TX - House of Blues - Houston Bronze
07/22/10 Austin, TX - Independent
07/23/10 Dallas, TX - Kessler Theater
07/24/10 Lubbock, TX - The Foundation
07/26/10 Tucson, AZ - Plush
07/27/10 West Hollywood, CA - The Troubadour
07/28/10 San Francisco, CA - Bottom of the Hill
07/30/10 Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge
07/31/10 Seattle, WA - Crocodile Cafe
08/03/10 Minneapolis, MN - Cedar Cultural Center
08/04/10 Milwaukee, WI - Mad Planet
08/05/10 Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle
08/06/10 Indianapolis, IN - Radio Radio
08/07/10 Cleveland Heights, OH - Grog Shop
08/09/10 Washington, DC - Black Cat
08/10/10 Baltimore, MD - Sonar Club Stage
08/11/10 Philadelphia, PA - Rittenhouse Square Park
08/14/10 Providence, RI - Jerky's Live Music Hall
08/15/10 Cambridge, MA - Middle East Downstairs
09/06/10 Manchester, UK - Night 'n Day
09/07/10 Bristol, UK - Thekla
09/08/10 London, UK - Scala
09/10/10 Isle of Wight, UK - Bestival BUY TICKETS
09/11/10 Dorset, UK - End of the Road Festival BUY TICKETS
09/12/10 Brighton, UK - Komedia
09/14/10 Paris, France - Cafe de la Danse
09/15/10 Brussels, Belgium - Botanique
09/16/10 Amsterdam, Netherlands - Paradiso
09/17/10 Leffinge, Belgium - Leffingeleuren festival
09/18/10 Groningen, Netherlands - Take Root Festival
09/20/10 Copenhagen, Denmark - Vega
09/21/10 Gothenburg, Sweden - Pusterviksbaren
09/22/10 Stockholm, Sweden - Debaser Slussen

Comments (21)

That is some Rosie O'Donnell-esque prose. Somebody wasn't in English class when they learned about grammar and paragraphs.

Posted by Anonymous | July 12, 2010 7:07 PM

was this intended to read by w. shakespere or maybe w. shatner. either way, nice free verse, phos

Posted by Anonymous | July 12, 2010 7:09 PM

I think someone's dreams were bigger in English class than one day growing up to be a grammar stickler to the stars on music blogs.

Posted by Anon | July 12, 2010 7:51 PM

hardly would call phosphorescent a "star" but good for him to get some help from nice people. Kudos

Posted by Anonymous | July 12, 2010 7:51 PM

cool story bro

Posted by Anonymous | July 12, 2010 7:52 PM

Well, not going to English class or shop class and learning about locks. Not a good track record.

Posted by Anonymous | July 12, 2010 8:09 PM

Well, hope the tour goes well. Maybe somewhere along the way, some of their stuff will be recovered.

Posted by Let the music play on play on | July 12, 2010 8:18 PM

lol i love that double rainbow video. It always makes me giggle

Posted by Anonymous | July 12, 2010 9:44 PM

Are they referring to the homo rainbow?

Posted by Anonymous | July 12, 2010 9:54 PM

@1001, he was best new music on P4k 2 months ago or so. How do you not know this? HE IS IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT I TELL YOU!!!!!!!

Posted by Anonymous | July 12, 2010 10:14 PM

that rainbow video is not really amusing

Posted by Anonymous | July 12, 2010 10:32 PM

In-rainbows

like a jigsaw falling into place.

rainbows are born of light refracting at 42 degrees.


That video was supposed to be amusing? like to make you laugh? It is a man in awe at the beauty of nature. A rainbow is a lovely site, a double rainbow is like a unicorn, a more oddly mythical, mystical experience. "What does it mean?" His connection to this moment, what does it mean.

Hey teachers leave them kids alone, all and all just another brick in the wall.

Posted by Anonymous | July 13, 2010 12:06 AM

Remember that there’s always a certain amount of risk associated with making a major change in your life. It’s never easy when it involves income and the future of your family. However, if you want to be your own boss, you can certainly do so. It may end up opening many doors to better your financial future.

Posted by zhaka | July 13, 2010 2:35 AM

That rainbow video was amazing

Posted by Anonymous | July 13, 2010 7:10 AM

Sweet

Posted by Anonymous | July 13, 2010 9:09 AM

Best wishes to Matthew and gang on the tour! He is one of the few genuine singers-songwriters around. I had a chance to speak with Matthew before and he is a really great guy who loves making music.

Come On, Aw Wry is such an amazing album! Going to listen right now :)

Posted by Anonymous | July 13, 2010 9:39 AM

wow. this thread sucks.

Posted by Count Funkula! | July 13, 2010 10:05 AM

Doesn't anyone else think it's weird that they parked their van outside of a "residence" in Greenpoint instead of in a secure garage? They could have at least unloaded the goddamn thing. I mean, it's terrible that their shit was stolen, but I wouldn't leave my iPod in a car in front of my Brooklyn apartment, let alone all of my band's equipment. That's just dumb.

Posted by Anonymous | July 13, 2010 10:22 AM

10:22, I can't hear you over the sound of that dead horse you're beating

Posted by Anonymous | July 13, 2010 10:34 AM

If they want to pass on their good karma they should cancel their Arizona show.

Posted by Anonymous | July 13, 2010 10:56 AM

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