Hey all,

Just wanted to give you a quick update on what’s going on this hazy, lazy day of our rapidly escaping summer.

First, there’s a new Dear Boogie up on Boston Band Crush. I definitely enjoy writing this weekly advice column and if you haven’t checked it out, please do. There’s also a new online form to submit your questions.

Speaking of online stuff, I was honored to be interviewed by the ebullient Mackenzie Outlund of This Blue Heaven on her blog post this morning. Mack and I got into some deep shit and also some very shallow shit. Check it out.

On a more serious note, one of our own in the Boston music community needs our help. Ben Garceau of the band Roman Traffic was in a bad accident and needs help covering his medical bills. Jason Dunn of The Luxury has put together a great rock and roll benefit show to help Ben this Saturday at Harper’s Ferry. Check out The Luxury site for details.

In a couple of weeks, I return to the stage after what seems (to me anyway) like a long break (It’s been a whole month since the Rock Primary! Gasp!) to take part in the Old Jack residency at the Rosebud on Saturday August 28.

Hope you’re all having a great summer. Nighty night! Keep your butthole tight!

Just as there was a day of rest when God created the heavens and the earth, we take a break from Nate vs. Nate to present this week’s Dear Boogie on Boston Band Crush.

There are several things for you to go read right now. Well, if you consider “two” the same as “several.”

- Weekly Dig article about the Somerville Armory Songwriter Residency

- New Dear Boogie about moustaches

Happy Cinco De Mayo Reading! Because that’s what this holiday is known for – reading.

… is up on Boston Band Crush.  Check it out hnyaw.

This week, I tackle the pressing issues of beer, facebook, and Greg Evigan.  Must read TV.

This week’s installment of Dear Boogie over at Boston Band Crush is up and running.  In this episode, I address the ideas of artistic integrity and some other stuff no one really cares about that much.

Also!  The Cover-Up presents April Fools is happening THIS Saturday!  We’ve got a killer lineup for you, which is as follows:

Sidewalk Driver as Spinal Tap

Oranjuly as The Monkees

Myself and Nate Leavitt as Tenacious D

Golden Bloom as Weird Al

Plus, comedy by Ken Reid, Tim McIntire, and Lamont Price

You’ll want to get your tickets in advance, as these things do sell out every time.  The direct ticket link is here.  See you all on Saturday!  Links aplenty!

Yet another edition of America’s favorite new advice column Dear Boogie is up over at Boston Band Crush.  Check it out.

This week’s column features a little hip hop flava with a freestyle by the WP and an always helpful strip club story.  Suck it, Dear Abby!

Hey friends,

Check out the new installment of Dear Boogie on Boston Band Crush.  In this week’s column, I address the pressing issues of dancing, memory, and Patrick Dempsey.  You don’t want to miss it.

Speaking of dancing and not missing out, I strongly suggest you get your advance tickets for this Saturday’s Cover-Up.  It’s the hottest ticket in town.  Don’t be shut out!

Hey all,

Be sure to check out the latest episode of your favorite new advice column:  Dear Boogie on Boston Band Crush.  In this week’s column, I address the burning question of which musician is right for you in the romance department.  Check it out:

Because I don’t have enough to do with the whole “local rock god” thing, the good people over at Boston Band Crush have given me my own advice column!  Check out the debut of “Dear Boogie” at 9:26am this morning!

If you’re in need of some advice, hit me up at dearboogie@bostonbandcrush.com.  I promise to change your life.

This past Tuesday night at the Middle East Upstairs was yet another special night in the life of your boy Brendo.  Boston Band Crush hosted a One Night Band reunion with my OTHER band, the Champagne of Bands.

As opposed to last time when we only had one day to write three songs and learn a cover, the Champagne of Bands actually rehearsed TWICE before this show.  I know, I know – but we’re perfectionists like that.

The cool part of this show was that each of us performed with our individual projects before the reunion.  Duncan Wilder Johnson did his spoken word thing, delivering hilarious and touching stories of heavy metal and friendship.  Bo Barringer played solo.  On bass.  It was unbelievably compelling and innovative.  Sidewalk Driver played a beautiful acoustic set, including a cover of Sade’s “Smooth Operator.”  And Kuuluuko brought the house down with a scorching blues/rock set.

As for us, the Best Intentions were once again down a man, but Jason Dunn of The Luxury ably stepped in.  Not to brag or nuttin, but we felt pretty g-darn good about our performance.  We brought the rock and roll to this sleepy town on a Tuesday night like it hasn’t been broughten in a wee bit. 

Here was the problem – I gave it all during my set… completely forgetting that I had to play ANOTHER set with my OTHER band.  In that brief moment in between the two sets, I realized exactly how old and decrepit I really am.

Luckily, playing with the fellas in Champagne of Bands gets the adrenaline pumping.  Here’s our first song, “Boston Band Crush:  The Song (a.k.a. Ode to Sophia)”:

And here’s the new song we wrote for the occasion, aptly entitled “Reunion”:

Not to get all sensitive on you, but I do feel very fortunate to have been randomly placed in this band with these four guys.  I’m grateful to not only have them as bandmates, but as friends.  This is definitely not the last you’ve seen of the Champagne of Bands.