Guitar Hero (originallly posted on the MATM blog)

Ok. So a few weeks back in a haze of regression, Bean and I went out and picked up Guitar Hero III for the Xbox 360 (along w/ a few pints of Ben and Jerry's). Being a guitar player, I kinda figured this would be the one video game that I would be able to play without embarrassing myself. While I thought I was the shit by beating it pretty quickly on the medium level, some little 8 year old kid comes along and schools me (and everyone else that ever picked up that guitar-shaped piece of plastic). Here's the video I'm talking about:



Did you know that the new Guitar Hero game sold 1.5 million copies in the first week of release? Amazing.

New Web Site and Other Bits

Hey everybody. So Bean and I launched a new site for me last night!! It's still got a bug or two but those should be worked out by this evening. Check it out by visiting joshpreston.com!!

We're adding new shows all the time and I may even be adding one this evening. I'll keep you posted in the coming hours.

See-ya soon!
Josh

News from Cafe Coco

Hey y'all!! Thanks to those that stuck around last night to hear me play at Cafe Coco. It was a fun night and Andrew and I had the pleasure of playing w/ A Parade. 'Twas a wild little free jazz freak out. Here's a pic of the crowd from the stage directly after the A Parade bit.



Thanks and I'll see ya again soon.

Catching Up!!

Hey everybody. Boy, it's been a crazy few weeks. The New Whole Usuals show @ the Basement last week was - by all accounts - a delightful outing. Everyone was in costume and no one got arrested (at least as far as I know). The after-party swiftly raged into the wee hours of Sunday morning. There are some pics over on the Me and the Machine blog. Hit those when time allows. We'll have a video from the show shortly as well.
On the day of the show, Nick stopped by the MATM Studios w/ Kevin. Kevin kicked out some intense mandolin and fiddle bits for Nick's new record. With a bit of additional mixing on both Nick and Brad's records, we should be ready to roll out. I really can't wait for you guys to hear these albums. They are fine, fine records!!
I'm working on booking some solo shows now and I should have more info in the coming days. The next scheduled bit is in Ashville, NC on 12.8.08 @ The Root Bar. It's going to be a dope little MATM show with Brad Sweitzer and Nick Shelton already confirmed.
Lola, Andrew and Alex hung out last night and the jam that ensued was mighty special.
Andrew and I are talking about creating an electronic record. Could be some pretty mind-bending who-ha.
I'm running on no sleep and am getting ready to go check out Josh Ritter at the Exit In. I suspect this will be an incredible show. Pump me full of red bull and send me on my way.
Until the sooner parts of next time,
Jose!