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JERKY'S SHOW CANCELLED

Hey people - So sorry to anybody who was planning to see THUS at Jerky's on the 22nd of May. Unfortunately, THUS does not have all of the members it needs to play out, though recording goes VERY well...can't wait til the new album is done. We'll let you know as soon as we are back in full swing...won't be to long! We haven't forgotten about you, so don't forget about us!! X's n O's!M

The February 411

Hey people.Thus sallies forth in the search for the bassist. It's brutal, but necessary. In the meant ime, I've been working on my second script to date which is in its infant stage, I've worked with a friend on some tunes this month, working on a giant surprise for my friend who's getting married out in Cali, and I'm planning a trip to Coachella this April to go see the master: Paul Mccartney. This is his first time playing a festival. Last year I took a trip to go see STP's first show back together at Rock on the Range and it was a beautiful couple hours. This year's trip to Coachella will cross off a life goal to see a Beatle. I can't wait! Anyhow, I'm working on THUS II in spurts so I'm not sure when it will be done. I'm trying to write all new material without digging into any of my personal catalog from the last 13 years. I want to save all that stuff for when THUS gets big...The first album will soon have an official release date when fans will be able to attend a BANGIN party, at which we will play the self titled first album in it's entirety, track for track. I've got an event coordinator working on it already. The actual packaged cd will be arriving soon. Just a few logistics to work out.....Keep an eye out for our summer dates around New England and come to see us! We've got the good music, now all we need is the support!!! I want to tour with the best, so help make us look like the best. Talk to you all soon.......Mike

Final weekend to receive $4 discount on THUS tees!

Just type in PATTYSHIRT09 during checkout and you'll receive your discount The offer's is valid from February 24, 2009 through March 3, 2009 at 11:59pm PST. Your order has to be placed during that time to receive the special promotional pricing offer. This offer can't be combined with any other Zazzle promotional or discount offers. Sorry dude. If you want to see more of our THUS stuff, click on one of the products in the sidebar below. Joy...lol

THUS-tube 2.0

Hey, THUS Tube has DOUBLED its video inventory recently with a new fanmade video for 'Homeless.' Don't skip over the first video there though - it's a song you won't find anywhere else (except on the album...have you bought a copy off me yet?) It's called 'Pyrodise'. Check it out and let us know what you think:

THUS II In - Studio

People -THUS II is coming along great - very exciting to at last continue the journey. I'm playing around with several new concepts, drawing inspiration from all things around me. I don't want to give anything away, but I can assure you when we return to the stage, we will be rocking harder, faster and tighter than ever before. Lots of new tricks line the inside of our sleeves so stay tuned -M

thUs tube

Go check out THUS' new You Tube channel! It's not exactly chock full of videos yet, but soon you'll be able to check out most of the fall '08 performances. Happy holidays, and happy tubing.

Check out http://www.youtube.com/ThusRI

PRINT TIX HERE For THUS @ Mardi Gras 10-4

Thus is playing Mardi Gras/.JR's again this Saturday night. It's our first Saturday night there so we're opening...get there about 9/9:30. Print your tickets below.

The Other Night

Thus would like to thank Purgatory for having us play with them Saturday night. The sound was excellent, as was the venue. I had a great time playing and then catching the show afterwards. Such a good time, in fact that I left my leather jacket there. Now I have to re-discipline my image somehow. Either way, thanks again for a fun night guys! -M

Shows and Merch

Hey jerks

Just a little news about some new products and upcoming shows.We've got a bunch of shoews coming up in the next few weeks/months. This coming Saturday the 27th Thus will be appearing at the Sandy Bottom in Coventry with Purgatory - an awesome Iron Maiden Tribute.We'll be at Mardi Gras once more on October 4th - we'd like to thank them for giving us a hack at a Saturday night...hopefully you all can make it? On October 17, we're at Jerky's with none other than Penrose and A Faylene Sky - both great bands.We are also in talks with the folks at Snookers to have a Green Room night which Ms. North is sexy - I mean setting up for us. I'm looking into some special merch items for ya'll as in t-shirts, deodorant (it smells like our drummer!), tampons, etc...So keep an eye out. Ultimately, I'd like to have the cd repro'd professionally which I'm really close to doing. The jadcket design is great. As soon as those are in, I'm going to work something out with the head office of Newbury Comics and get us on the shelves...and we will certainly be available on itunes in the near future. So stay with us and we'll stay with you. XOXOXOXOM

THUS ON THE HOUSE

CALLING ALL (derogitory plural noun) - Letting you know we're headlining Mardi Gras/ J.R.'s Bourbon Street Rock house on September 4th. LIVING TRUST is opening and doors are at 9. Again, you know the drill; FREE tix are BELOW for you and your extended family to come worship. ACHTUNG!! If you are coming to the show, PRINT THE TIX...you'll get in free. I'm writing this at the library right now cause my internet is down at the secret headquarters. This guy next to me WON'T STOP BREATHING!!!!!!!! Anyway, do it. You'll be glad you did! (Am I going to get sued for that?)

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Laundry and the Dominant 2 Power chord

Just waiting for work shirts to finish washing...(blog time!)...So I was driving with Pete (THUS drummer) yesterday and I figured it wastime for this guy to experience Zappa. Recently I legally obtained a copy of 'Zappa Plays Zappa', a new live record which does absolute hjustice to Frank, performed by his son Dweezil (someboidy slap Joan Rivers wherever she is please?). We listened to some great tunes; Peaches of Regalia, St. Alfonzo's Pancake Breakfast, The Torture Never Stops, etc. The night before, we'd been discussing the use of power chords with a 2 note (second note in the scale of the key soignature) added on top. These are engaging chords. The use of the 2 note is very useful in music, filling in emotional space without making it feel to dramatic. It turns out Zappa has songs which have 2nd notes on every triad, replacing the 3rd. And it defined his sound. You'll hear some in peches of Regalia if you listen to the whole thing. Funny enough, you'll hear it in songs by artists like Staind to. Mirror Studies, for those of you who were there for it, made immense use of this note. Actually every song they wrote had it. The point is that it's a really useful tool in conveying emotion to a listener. People don't use it often in popluar music, though recently I've heard more. On the other hand, the ones who have cracked the code and found it tend to over use it. If you use this note in your music, my suggestion would be to only use it as 'the eyebrows.' Over sugaring your cake or coffee makes you go UGH. This applies to music to (duh). Just trying to expose a little trick for you songwriters to play with. Later-
M