I love hockey =)

So the family and I spent the weekend taking in the NHL's All-Star Weekend extravaganza at Phillips Arena in Atlanta. Overall it was a pretty exciting time, and it was something that I'm glad to have experienced at least once. Although I've decided not to do it again unless it happens at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, home of my beloved Flyers.

My only complaint was about the design of the arena. I actually really love the place for a regular old hockey game, but the place was just not designed to deal with the size of the crowd comfortably. And most disappointing was the lack of concourse space, very crammed, and not able accommodate the big exhibits and famous trophies on display normally at the all-star game. None of which were to be found.

In the end the East All-Stars prevailed 8-7 and I got to see my favorite player - Mike Richards - tally his first career all star point on an assist in the first period. So, that was pretty awesome.

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I'll have another update later in the week with some cool news on the musical front. Including some big Nerd Parade news & notes. And oh yeah, the latest on Willis. (yeah, I'm totally serious - for those of you who know what I'm talking about and are sitting there saying - WTF?) - some things just never go away eh??

=)

Snow in Duluth, Ga.

And I am once again reminded that I'm very, very glad that I do not live in South Florida anymore. To think that I know lots of people in FL that claim that they would never, ever move away from the warm weather around Miami and Ft. Lauderdale. I say screw all the that. Since I've been here we've had a hot summer, a lovely colorful fall, and now a chilly winter complete with a couple of decent snowfalls. And now we will look forward to the warm up, and the colorful blooming flowers in a couple of months when spring reaches us.

=)

The changing of seasons is good people, its the natural order of things - that is all for now.

-rw

What a night huh??

First of all, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our friends / fans who came out last night. Yall showed support in a really big way and there is no way of thanking you enough. So I'll just say - we love you, and always will.

As for the show - aside from a few glitches that have become the norm for "backline provided" gigs, we really did quite well. We debuted some new material that was received quite well, and put down some great performances of the older tunes. Highlighted by a nice exchange between Randy and myself on "Spies". A moment featured in this here photo, taken as always by last night's birthday girl, Kat. We got some great compliments for lots of people in the audience, some really great compliments from the sound crew onstage, and even a positive review from the industry people who were the guests of the promoter. All in all, another good show.

The next NP show is coming up on Tuesday, January 22nd @ Smith's Olde Bar in Atlanta. We'll be getting our customary full 45 minute set, and we'd love to see you all again.

Until next time, yours truly -

Richie
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NP Setlist 1.12.08 @ The Loft - Atlanta Ga

wide asleep
we are not sleeping
yay, yeah, uh huh
kenny rogers tune
spies
in circles
smedley

this is what you are doing on saturday....

Our first show of the New Year will feature the debut of TWO new songs. This ain't a bad deal folks, 14 bands, 8 + hours of music, 10 bucks!

Be there by 11:00pm to catch NP. Remember, tickets are cheaper if you buy them from us -- and we will hold them or deliver them to you before the show.

<3 NP

the time is almost at hand...

There is just a little over a week left until The Nerd Parade performs as part of "The Atlanta Music Showcase" - presented by Badd Lemonade, @ The Loft in downtown Atlanta.

There are 10 bands performing and the tickets will cost $12 at the door, and $10 purchased in advance from us at www.thenerdparade.com .

We've already got a nice crowd of Nerd-supporters committed to coming out and rockbg with us, and we'd love to see ALL of our fans and friends out there. We're going to be debuting a couple of brand spankin' new songs as our live shows start to transition from last year / last album into the 2008 phase of the band. It's all pretty exciting stuff and I really hope all of friends are a part of it.

SEE YOU THERE!!!!

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Watch the 2008 Nerd Parade Video Trailer
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