i need to get some movement, get out of my headspace

I really shouldn't have to say anything about this band. But pretty much We Barbarians are the icing on my cupcake. Lovely fellas, amazing musicians and you HAVE to see them live, that is if you haven't already on their tour with Ra Ra Riot, even then you should go see them again. Their energy on stage is incredible and they just have a really strong presence that is infectious.

Here are some photos from the Lawrence, KS show last weekend. Which was a blast despite me getting sick (but what else new? Really, when am I not getting sick? I should start stating I feel good because that would shock people more than saying I don't feel well).

Anyways, Chloe, Kristen and I haven't seen them since December of 2007 (but back then we didn't know each other...) and it was Julia's first time seeing them. I would say it was a good evening and it was fun walking about Lawrence, adventuring.

Plus, the bartender complimented SO many of our drinks. I am not talking just beer, we are ladies of class. I am talking Jameson and Tanqueray...thanks dude at the Granada!

And as you know, I wear their shirt all the time, you'd think it's the only shirt I own. It's practical falling apart but it's a rad ass t-shirt. Let's reminiscence on some class photos of Chloe and I werrrking the shirts.

Coachella '09 photos

take by Kelsey Whipple

photo below is by me.

LASTLY. Come to this event!

My friend Sam (Fan The Fire Magazine) from the UK is throwing his first American event, with our dear friends We Barbarians and Deep Sea Diver (Jessica is bad ass!) playing.

i'm falling off again, to who knows where

"white" - We Barbarians

Do yourself a favor this fall and see We Barbarians with Ra Ra Riot. They put on such an amazing show, you won't regret going. Make sure to show your love and buy up their merch table.

Then, you and your friends can sit around like super cool people, wearing matching t-shirts...

chole and myself

photo taken by Kelsey Whipple (Coachella weekend 09)

P.S. Go and "like" their fanpage. Doo ittt!

Personal favorite songs:

War Clouds

Dysphoria

Walls

Sixes & Sevens

Yesmen & Bumsuckers

P.P.S. Just found out their song "There's This There's That" was on the CW show Vampire Diaries?! Say whattt?

there's this there's that

Here is a video of We Barbarians single "There's This There's That"

If you haven't already taken a listen to their music, maybe this video will convince you to check their stuff out! So great. You won't regret getting into this band.

We Barbarians / There's This There's That from johnraines on Vimeo.

a story of a shirt

IKEA, in Burbank, April 2010

Everyone has a favorite shirt, right?

Well, mines happens to be that of the band We Barbarians. If you haven't heard of them or noticed that I wear their shirt a lot, you should check their myspace out and take a listen. They are better than great.

I saw them back in 2008 with Cold War Kids and A.A. Bondy and I haven't been the same since.

This shirt goes on every trip with me. I mean EVERY trip. Can't leave without it. It's like my comfort blanket and good luck charm. I just don't feel right leaving on trips without it.

It's nearly falling apart and has holes in it now, but I still rock the shit out of it.