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Okay, so the summer is over and what did we accomplish? Well, Brian got married and we made some progress toward our next
album! As for Brian, he is already considering divorce because his wife wacked her hair too much...and he liked it long and shaggy.
(See how shallow singers are? That's why we're gonna give him a Hairdresser Barbie Doll for Christmas.) As for the recording, we
feel it is our best to date. Yep you can expect a four-song mini-album to poison your ears in November with another addictive,
four-song mini album to be out in April. Stay tuned!
album! As for Brian, he is already considering divorce because his wife wacked her hair too much...and he liked it long and shaggy.
(See how shallow singers are? That's why we're gonna give him a Hairdresser Barbie Doll for Christmas.) As for the recording, we
feel it is our best to date. Yep you can expect a four-song mini-album to poison your ears in November with another addictive,
four-song mini album to be out in April. Stay tuned!
We're a little bit excited about November as we are finally returning to
Tokyo and Narita after a 2 1\2 year hiatus from that area. We'll be playing
at What The Dickens in Ebisu on the 14th, followed by The Barge Inn in
Narita the following evening. We have no idea when we'll return to the
area next, so make sure that we don't miss you. No matter how fat or ugly
you've become, we want to party in Tokyo like it's 1999!
Tokyo and Narita after a 2 1\2 year hiatus from that area. We'll be playing
at What The Dickens in Ebisu on the 14th, followed by The Barge Inn in
Narita the following evening. We have no idea when we'll return to the
area next, so make sure that we don't miss you. No matter how fat or ugly
you've become, we want to party in Tokyo like it's 1999!
The last time we were in Tokyo, we were dumb enough to tell people where
we were staying. As a result, so many people came over we couldn't sleep!
And man, NONE of us want to have a room next to YUGI'S...he'll be having his
usual private parties, so we guess that we'll post the hotel and his room
number on here anyway. Sorry, but it's exclusively for ladies for ladies over the
age of 65.
we were staying. As a result, so many people came over we couldn't sleep!
And man, NONE of us want to have a room next to YUGI'S...he'll be having his
usual private parties, so we guess that we'll post the hotel and his room
number on here anyway. Sorry, but it's exclusively for ladies for ladies over the
age of 65.
Many people have been asking about our next trip to Australia. Well...there is no solid plan yet. Our wives are still punishing us for the
last trip, so we're gonna see if we can hold out until next Spring when our second mini-album comes out. We'll keep ya posted!
last trip, so we're gonna see if we can hold out until next Spring when our second mini-album comes out. We'll keep ya posted!
Meanwhile, we'll see you at the shows in Osaka, Tokyo, and Narita! Until then, don't catch cold, don't answer emails from Nigeria,
don't flirt with underage people, don't fart in elevators, and never, ever take candy from strangers!
More to come...
don't flirt with underage people, don't fart in elevators, and never, ever take candy from strangers!
More to come...
Brrr! It has gotten cold here in Osaka, but the good thing is that Brian and Yugi don't sweat as much when we play these days. It
makes the stage smell better and keeps our inter-band bickering down. We don't say "We kick our own asses" for nothing, you know!
We're happy to say that we are releasing four songs that are going on our full album due to come out around April. Some people just
couldn't wait for more acid in their ears, so that's why we're putting out some of our material a bit early. For now, the CDs are
available by request or by visiting one of our slam-bang shows. Due to high demand we are already putting out our second printing!
makes the stage smell better and keeps our inter-band bickering down. We don't say "We kick our own asses" for nothing, you know!
We're happy to say that we are releasing four songs that are going on our full album due to come out around April. Some people just
couldn't wait for more acid in their ears, so that's why we're putting out some of our material a bit early. For now, the CDs are
available by request or by visiting one of our slam-bang shows. Due to high demand we are already putting out our second printing!
Our recent trip to Tokyo was bitter-sweet. First the sweet part. It has been 2 1/2 years since we visited Tokyo and were so happy to
see that a lot of people were still there for us. It warmed our hearts to play in Tokyo with a lot of old friends. In addition, we were able
to attract quite a few new people as well. If you're one of those new friends we made, give us a holler. We'd love to hear from you
again!
see that a lot of people were still there for us. It warmed our hearts to play in Tokyo with a lot of old friends. In addition, we were able
to attract quite a few new people as well. If you're one of those new friends we made, give us a holler. We'd love to hear from you
again!
We had a lot of problems with the sound system on the first night, so our sound was not up to par...but thanks to a good crowd we
were able to make up for that in butt-kicking energy, lust and love. We all made our fair share of mistakes, but the first prize goes to
Brian. We played a big, instrumental intro where we suddenly stop to let the vocals come in alone. The effect is great, but when we
stopped, there was our blanked-out singer...with the "deer in the headlights" look. He looks around...puts his mike to his
mouth...looks back at the drums...and, uhhhhhhhh, after a few seconds realizes what he's supposed to do. It was easy to recover,
but maaaan, that got a lot of laughs! We didn't care one bit, though - that's typical TTJ!
were able to make up for that in butt-kicking energy, lust and love. We all made our fair share of mistakes, but the first prize goes to
Brian. We played a big, instrumental intro where we suddenly stop to let the vocals come in alone. The effect is great, but when we
stopped, there was our blanked-out singer...with the "deer in the headlights" look. He looks around...puts his mike to his
mouth...looks back at the drums...and, uhhhhhhhh, after a few seconds realizes what he's supposed to do. It was easy to recover,
but maaaan, that got a lot of laughs! We didn't care one bit, though - that's typical TTJ!
The bitter part was playing at the Barge Inn on the following night. The manager there is usually on top of things and has always
done a great job promoting us. There was no reason to doubt that he wouldn't do the same this time around. Unfortunately, he's
been drinking since January 2006 and hasn't stopped. He completely forgot we were even coming. That meant that we played to a
very small group of people. It also meant however, that we could play what EVER we wanted. We had our sound, were in the
groove...so we played tons of heavy TTJ originals and added about 5 Metallica songs just to get our own rocks off. That also pleased
the Mexican and Brazilian guys there big-time. Rock on dudes! Still, it was kind of a drag going all that way for such a disappointing
turnout. The manager's wife ended up dragging his sorry, drunk butt home long before we even started playing...heh, loser. But we
still love him.
done a great job promoting us. There was no reason to doubt that he wouldn't do the same this time around. Unfortunately, he's
been drinking since January 2006 and hasn't stopped. He completely forgot we were even coming. That meant that we played to a
very small group of people. It also meant however, that we could play what EVER we wanted. We had our sound, were in the
groove...so we played tons of heavy TTJ originals and added about 5 Metallica songs just to get our own rocks off. That also pleased
the Mexican and Brazilian guys there big-time. Rock on dudes! Still, it was kind of a drag going all that way for such a disappointing
turnout. The manager's wife ended up dragging his sorry, drunk butt home long before we even started playing...heh, loser. But we
still love him.
What's on the agenda now? Wellllll, in addition to playing a few small shows at The Blarney Stone and the Kobe Club, we're gonna
finish that full album and make it the best we can. We are closing on 9 years together as a band and we want to do something
special in the new year. Right now we're trying to think of what we can do...hmm...shave our heads and get matching tattoos? ...go
back and play at the old hole-in-wall bars where we started out for old-times sake? Go back to Australia? Get plastic surgery? A new
drummer? Send us your ideas!
finish that full album and make it the best we can. We are closing on 9 years together as a band and we want to do something
special in the new year. Right now we're trying to think of what we can do...hmm...shave our heads and get matching tattoos? ...go
back and play at the old hole-in-wall bars where we started out for old-times sake? Go back to Australia? Get plastic surgery? A new
drummer? Send us your ideas!
Meanwhile, check out our new CD and send us a line when you get the chance! Keep rocking- TTJ
Happy New Year! As 2009 is ushered in TTJ is pumped! Yep, we're going into our 10th year as a band and you what? Being together
never gets old. Everything feels as fresh as when we first started...only we're a bit better than we were back then! And oh yeah...some
things never change. Yugi still pursues hot women, Jun still looks like a teenager, Gordy still has brainfarts, and Brian still stinks...but
not as bad as before.
never gets old. Everything feels as fresh as when we first started...only we're a bit better than we were back then! And oh yeah...some
things never change. Yugi still pursues hot women, Jun still looks like a teenager, Gordy still has brainfarts, and Brian still stinks...but
not as bad as before.
Anyway, our immediate plan is to finish the album by May at the latest. Following that, we have A LOT to do...including considering
what venues to play and where to tour. If you would like us to play in a town near you, no matter where you are, let's see if we can
make it happen!
what venues to play and where to tour. If you would like us to play in a town near you, no matter where you are, let's see if we can
make it happen!
On those lines, we've been invited back to Australia. GULP. You Aussies might find our sorry butts back in the Land of Oz sooner than
you think! We'll see...that would be great! Some of our other goals are to hit America and well, even China if the opportunity arises!
Gordy wants to see what would happen if over a billion people in China jumped at the same time.
you think! We'll see...that would be great! Some of our other goals are to hit America and well, even China if the opportunity arises!
Gordy wants to see what would happen if over a billion people in China jumped at the same time.
For now, just make sure that you check out our live schedule and come on out for a guaranteed great time! If you're Canadian and
happen to be in the Kansai area, be sure not to miss our show at the Kobe Club for the Kansai Canadian Association! There's going
to be a fun show, great food, all you can drink, a raffle for big prizes, and a good dose of nice folk from back home getting corrupted by
a rogue band like us!
happen to be in the Kansai area, be sure not to miss our show at the Kobe Club for the Kansai Canadian Association! There's going
to be a fun show, great food, all you can drink, a raffle for big prizes, and a good dose of nice folk from back home getting corrupted by
a rogue band like us!
See you at the show or on line! Cheers, Brain, Jun, Yugi and Gordy
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Here we are in October already! The bad news is that our album is not yet complete. The good news is that what we have sounds
great! We can't wait to share it with you all - hopefully before the end of the year! We're slow, but hey, we deliver!
great! We can't wait to share it with you all - hopefully before the end of the year! We're slow, but hey, we deliver!
We are both happy and sad to announce that TTJ will no longer be playing at The Blarney Stone on Saturday nights. From this point
on we will focus only on our original material instead of playing both covers and originals to please a mixed crowd of people. It's time
to concentrate fully on our own material and come out bigger and more powerful as a result. We'll keep you posted for any shows that
do pop up, though. You can expect them to be 100% TTJ with full power! It'll be bigger and waaaay better!
on we will focus only on our original material instead of playing both covers and originals to please a mixed crowd of people. It's time
to concentrate fully on our own material and come out bigger and more powerful as a result. We'll keep you posted for any shows that
do pop up, though. You can expect them to be 100% TTJ with full power! It'll be bigger and waaaay better!
It was fun to play our last Saturday show with guest bass player Tim Miller. He came on stage to play three songs with us while Yugi
enjoyed being part of the crazy crowd and downed nine beers in 14 minutes. Playing with Tim was like going to Disneyland...pure
fun... He rocks and we played a bit better because of him! Check out the pics we've posted.
enjoyed being part of the crazy crowd and downed nine beers in 14 minutes. Playing with Tim was like going to Disneyland...pure
fun... He rocks and we played a bit better because of him! Check out the pics we've posted.
Brian: He and his beautiful sugar mommy are expecting a baby in January. So far the pregnancy is going well, and Brian couldn't be
more excited. There has been some controversy over who the real father of the child is, but as long as the baby is healthy everyone
will be happy. When Brian got married he came with only a 3-month warranty, so we hope that the baby doesn't break him!
more excited. There has been some controversy over who the real father of the child is, but as long as the baby is healthy everyone
will be happy. When Brian got married he came with only a 3-month warranty, so we hope that the baby doesn't break him!
Here's what's up with us!
Jun: This guy is getting busier by the minute. Other bands are using him for his great guitar playing and he's helping out a lot of
people. At the same time his law practice is growing, keeping him up late and showing up for our rehearsals too dang late!
people. At the same time his law practice is growing, keeping him up late and showing up for our rehearsals too dang late!
Yugi: For unknown reasons he wants to beef up his English and is studying for the TOEIC test. Gordy has tried to tell him that the
test is meaningless, but nevertheless, Yugi is determined to do it! His goal is to write these stupid updates himself and be able to hit
on more foreign women.
test is meaningless, but nevertheless, Yugi is determined to do it! His goal is to write these stupid updates himself and be able to hit
on more foreign women.
Gordy: Still braindead after his accident with a banana peel. Rehabilitation is going okay, but it will take some time before he's fully
back!
back!
Happy 2010! This year is a milestone for us because it marks the 10th anniversary for TTJ! When we started this band we were all
young, dumb, and full of.....uh.....what rhymes with "dumb?" ANYway, now we're all old dudes, married with 7 kids between us. How
did THAT happen? Well, for Jun and Yugi it happened from drinking too much. For Brian it was love. As for Gordy, he was forced at
gunpoint since his wife wanted to get married a few days before her 30th birthday. Still, we're all going strong and we've come a long
way since our first crappy demo, recorded in Studio You, way back when. Who would have known it would have lasted this long? Not
us!! But here we are...still pretty-much adolescents...still fitting into the same-size clothes (tights for Brian, hats for Gordy)...and
getting ready to release our next album. FINALLY!
young, dumb, and full of.....uh.....what rhymes with "dumb?" ANYway, now we're all old dudes, married with 7 kids between us. How
did THAT happen? Well, for Jun and Yugi it happened from drinking too much. For Brian it was love. As for Gordy, he was forced at
gunpoint since his wife wanted to get married a few days before her 30th birthday. Still, we're all going strong and we've come a long
way since our first crappy demo, recorded in Studio You, way back when. Who would have known it would have lasted this long? Not
us!! But here we are...still pretty-much adolescents...still fitting into the same-size clothes (tights for Brian, hats for Gordy)...and
getting ready to release our next album. FINALLY!
We've been promising fans a new album for three years now. The length of time had nothing to
do with a lack of motivation, creativity or screwing around. It was all due to a lack of time and
money as we've had so many other growing responsibilities. Yet, we've kept the dream alive
and are excited to share what we've created with you. For us it has been worth the wait, and we
feel that we can truly keep our trademark catch-phrase of "we kick our own asses!"
do with a lack of motivation, creativity or screwing around. It was all due to a lack of time and
money as we've had so many other growing responsibilities. Yet, we've kept the dream alive
and are excited to share what we've created with you. For us it has been worth the wait, and we
feel that we can truly keep our trademark catch-phrase of "we kick our own asses!"
"Hey, Gordy. Why do you always point at the camera for every
picture?" "Hey, Yugi. Why do you look so ugly in every picture?"
picture?" "Hey, Yugi. Why do you look so ugly in every picture?"
At this point we have laid down all the tracks for the album and have mastered half of it. Before we
put it into shrink-wrap, however, we have a few more songs to mix and master. In addition to that
we are thinking of performing a few songs live in the studio to slap on as bonus tracks.
put it into shrink-wrap, however, we have a few more songs to mix and master. In addition to that
we are thinking of performing a few songs live in the studio to slap on as bonus tracks.
In other news! If you're looking for a chance to dress up and find a place where you can
blow a wad of cash, just drive on up to the Kobe Club on January 30th! We'll be playing
for the Canadian Club's annual New Years Party for about $75 a head. Although we will
not be allowed to partake of the food or be part of the raffles going on, we will be
performing your favorite cheezy songs for entertainment. It's a bit pricey, and you have to
wear your best Sunday clothes, but we'll muddy up the party plenty.
blow a wad of cash, just drive on up to the Kobe Club on January 30th! We'll be playing
for the Canadian Club's annual New Years Party for about $75 a head. Although we will
not be allowed to partake of the food or be part of the raffles going on, we will be
performing your favorite cheezy songs for entertainment. It's a bit pricey, and you have to
wear your best Sunday clothes, but we'll muddy up the party plenty.
We'll send you home in a cab or a box if you like! If you want any more info on this, just send us a quick email and we'll be able to get
back to you.Well, that's a wrap! Keep checking back with us for more info on what looks to be an exciting year! We love hearing from
you, so keep the letters coming.
Cheers! Brian, Yugi, Jun, Gordy
back to you.Well, that's a wrap! Keep checking back with us for more info on what looks to be an exciting year! We love hearing from
you, so keep the letters coming.
Cheers! Brian, Yugi, Jun, Gordy
Will there be a karaoke track of our ballad? Well, you'll just have to wait and see! At any
rate, we hope to have this released within the first quarter of 2010. Keep your finders
crossed. It's been a while since we've done this!
rate, we hope to have this released within the first quarter of 2010. Keep your finders
crossed. It's been a while since we've done this!