Keeping a Happy Band in a Sad Industry
Keeping a Happy Band in a Sad IndustryBy: Andrea JasekWhen I lived on Loma Crest Street, there were many 4am's where I would sit on the hood of my Honda Prelude and stare off into the Los Angeles skyline. The smell of skunk and smog surrounded me in a very…
Really Being in a Band…Why Would Anyone Do This To Themselves?
Really Being in a Band...Why Would Anyone Do This To Themselves? by: Andrea Jasek(Thank you Glenn Cannon of Windowpane for the topic idea). As I sat around wondering what to write about for my first (of many) blogs, a buddy of mine suggested that the topic be about what it's…
Producing, Editing, and Interviewing
Hey gang,Apologies on the lack of blogs. Lots of cool things on the horizon for The Adarna. We took the time over the holidays to really hone in on some specific things such as:1) Stuffing our faces with food. Then seeing family. Crying about gaining weight because of stuffing our faces.…
MYX TV Spot & Smell of Gasoline Music Video
"Honestly" did it again! It secured us a TV spot with one of the largest Asian-American networks out there called MYX TV. They'll be airing our music video Friday 11/30! You can view on the TV network or I'm sure it'll be available on myx.tv.We are also super stoked to…
TGN Artist Spotlight – The Adarna
The Adarna were fortunate enough to be in the Artist Spotlight and talk live via webcam with Joe Marino of the TGN Network. Listen as members talk about doing music duets with Macho Man Randy Savage, their writing process, touring shenanigans and advice The Adarna put out there for upcoming musicians.The…
94.5 KATS Interview
Will & Andrea kick off a mini tour jaunt around the Northwest with a radio interview on 94.5 KATS, the local rock station for Yakima, Washington! Have a listen!Tour Shenanigans. Planking...you're doing it weird.
Tip for Musicians: Guard Your Livelihood
A familiar sadness fills our hearts every time we see bands posting that their gear was stolen out of their van. Sure, you can insure your gear or, even better, have van insurance that also covers the contents of the van (follow this link for quotes from van insurance brokers).…
The Adarna and Yuji
Happy early Cinco de Mayo kittens,Chozen, Yuji OkumotoWe wanted to give you something awesome to geek about with us... Do you guys remember the bad-guy Japanese kid from "Karate Kid 2?" He was whooping Daniel-san's ass and taking the babe for himself in the final scene. Just then, somehow,…
Trevor, A Great Friend
A really awesome & talented friend of ours, Trevor Gibson from ProSight Media, is deciding to hang up his camera. Trevor's been helping out The Adarna for some time and we love the guy like crazy. He takes awesome photos and we're so happy to have worked with him. Let's…
First Mini Press!
I find my leg bouncing as I write this blog. Here we are on the eve of The Adarna's first CD Release. To help kick this off...we spy with our little eye, an ad in The Seattle Weekly for our CD as well as a mini-review! Sweet. It's our first!…