geronimo’s 1st slang church gig // sit back and enjoy the rock & roll // hope you kinda feel like you were there
3.19.2018 // 6:30pm Doors // 7pm Music // Storyville [ask for address if u don't know it, bruh] // $5 suggested donate // byob, no jerks.
Another Slang Church Production. Another round of breakfast served. This was the first show they put me on solo as we continued working on the EP in the basement. These tunes were still relatively fresh and I was still searching for the sound. But these bands I played with, who were a lot more polished and developed and in sync than I was/we were at the time, were so kind and awesome and supportive and they went on to be some of my favorite sources of inspiration to this day. This was a perfect environment to share them with.
Live @ CoopHau5: Fish Fillet by Geronimo/LHB. I was still messing around with pedal sounds and setups, and experimenting with layers and tones. Featuring Don Dom & surprise special guest Snowflake.
Live @ CoopHau5: Friday by Geronimo/LHB. In a very similar way, I was still figuring out a sense of direction. What in the world was going on with my hair at the time I truly couldn’t tell you...¶
It was March 2018. I was a year in at CoopHau5. A year into pounding the pavement at a job that sucked. My saving grace was that I was making a lot of music. I remember it being a pretty shitty and stressful and scattered week. I was really looking forward to this show to take my mind off things. But before I could do that, Dom’s tank needed to be cleaned. It was weighing on my head. Gotta take care of my guy. I muscled it out and I instantly felt better. I’d earned my ticket to the show.
“This song’s about cutting toxic people out of your life so do it”
Even pre 2020 this was relatable. This video aged well lol remix
Storyville surprisingly was only like 4 blocks from my house so I just walked and carried my gear: my guitar; my practice-peavy, and my backpack full of toys. I had never been. Billy and Colin had set it all up but they were out of town. I didn’t know anybody there. So I scoped and prowled up and down the block for a few minutes trying to figure it out. I felt like a noob. I was a noob. Then somebody walked out to grab some gear. I figured it had to be the place and they let me in.
“Gymnasium” by The Co Founder. Click the link to check more of their music and BUY THEIR MERCH. Another record I’ve listened to over a hundred times, another cassette worn out on long rides in the truck. If you don’t believe me, go check out the Method Monday about this one. 16 Miles is my favorite track and I wrote a deep dive on the breakdown. Nothing too fancy but a whole lot of soul and style. The lyrics and the rhythms and all of it is excellent.
I’ve yet to tour. I hope it goes something like this... Full Stop.
A classic Brunch Tunes at Slang Church... Who wants some pancakes?
The Painter, The Surfer, The Superstar, & The Whiz. Together known as: The Co Founder. A quadruple threat for sure to take you to school!!
We were shown to the “stage.” Wasn’t much else inside but a drum set, some mood lighting, and a bunch of mattresses to dampen the sound for the neighbors. Once the door was closed it was closed. A room of people sitting on the floor, standing in the corner. Bands sharing music with each other and a handful of our friends. My 5 or 6 song set was definitely the most unplugged. The others all had full bands and big rockin sounds that exploded off the walls of the tiny room. I was nervous but it was a warm atmosphere.
A video tribute to the before times. So much energy. Miss that...
Last but certainly not least, the Headliner: Like Roses. I didn’t have too much interaction with them but their energy was AMAZING. Look no further than the Dressed video. They were the main event of this not so unplugged intimate living room show for a reason.
I’ll admit that I’m bloody hipster enough to dream up my own genres: Acoustafunk Folkabilly. FunkSoul Rock&Roll. Whatever “vibes,” lol. Gotta give Billy credit for Sensual Camping Jamz though. It’s become a Geronimo staple. One of the many hats of which I’ve since acquired a few. But deep down these are the roots. And deep down it’ll always be there. Met some cool people that night and a few good friends and coworkers showed up to hang out. After the videos and the color commentary, hope you felt a little like you were there. It was a radical time.
4 years later. We are still here. Go see what’s new: Kevin Nichols // The Co Founder // Like Roses 🌹s