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R.A.F. at Chesterfield's in Sioux City, Iowa August 13, 2011.

New record

I just have to write a little about the InDreama split single project. One of the bands I am in currently just self-released a double seven inch single split with three other bands, Conduits, Icky Blossoms and Touch People. It just started to come together rather quickly a few months ago with most of the bands sharing members. I'm just real pleased with the results. The music, the artwork and thankfully, the immediate positive response it is getting from the public. This summer, InDreama is scheduled to have a full album release on Slumber Party records. I'm psyched and very thankful.

hallo

Man, I so seldom update this thing. The experience of blogging has not been what I thought it might. I constantly find myself measuring my words and rethinking everything before writing. Much as I enjoy the written word I feel much better communicating verbally.
I recently started posting videos on youtube where I display and talk about my record collection. I feel totally natural speaking like this and a little addicted to making them right now. Here's a link to my channel if you're interested.http://www.youtube.com/user/dereckvon

recent

Spent Saturday afternoon on the set of Bright Eyes new video (his house) watching Nik work. Tried to get on crew but wasn't needed. It was cool just being there. It's so cool to chat with the band and see they're all still pretty sane. Found out from Nik that Dreama will be released by Slumber Party records on cd and vinyl. I'm very happy to see it get a physical release as opposed to just digital, even though that's the way of the world nowadays. Scheduled to go to Chicago next week to record tracks with Cleemann for his next record. Working with Michael Teach and his crew from Chicago Acoustic Underground, some real fine people. I think we;re driving to Beloit for a gig too.
I'm psyched that Cleemann is scheduled to play at SXSW in March. This will be my second time there.