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The funk has been broughten to San Angelo!
February 3, 2010
The first show of the west coast tour in San Angelo couldn’t have gone better.  The Deadhorse is an awesome venue and took great care of us.  (maybe a little too good I'm hurting today!) We met some great new friends and heard a crazy story about jalapenos that I’m not ... (read more)
West Coast Tour launched!
February 3, 2010
We've done it! We embarked yesterday on a 30 show, 6000 mile tour. That's approximately 4 days and 8 hours, or a total of 104 hours in the van. We will be hitting up I-10 W on the way there and then traveling and playing from San Diego up to Seattle. ... (read more)
Live on the radio- KPFT 90.1 -Saturday at 5:30P
January 30, 2010
That's right, we'll be doing our first ever live on-air radio performance tomorrow, Saturday January 30th on KPFT Radio for Peace. That's in Houston, TX.  Specifically, it's the "Soundcheck" program during Deadbeat with Sandy Weinman. I'm super excited. - Starts at 5:30 PM - Ends at 5:57 PM - We'll be doing a ... (read more)
Playing at Pub tonight!
January 28, 2010
Tonight, Thursday January 28th, we have the great fortune of playing my favorite bar in the entire world - Willy's Pub at Rice University. Sure, I'm a bit biased considering that I worked there for three years and managed the place. But most everyone that has ever spent more than ... (read more)
Ho Bus for Sale
January 24, 2010
I know, it's hard to believe. It is time for us to say a fond farewell to a friend. This sale will give us the dinero to upgrade a newer van to run on veggie oil- this time one with a few more amenities such as A/C and a gas gauge. ... (read more)
OK in review: better than OK
January 23, 2010
[caption id="attachment_991" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Achachay! with Dominic in Enid"][/caption] - Two great shows: lots of people, good pay, awesome playing - Debuted a new song and a new cover; everyone dug - Should call the place Smokelahoma; my clothes reeked all weekend - Met and listened to Dominic McClenny, one of Hooch's best friends; ... (read more)
Oklahoma!
January 16, 2010
We just crossed the border and are now in Oklahoma. Apparenty there are some mountains here, but hooch calls it a hill range. Anyway just wanted to let everyone know our sched: tonight, sat jan 16: the hog trough in Enid, OK at 10p sun, jan 17: ell's in stillwater, ok, 9pm. ... (read more)
Indie on the Move revolutionizing music and touring, one venue at a time.
January 15, 2010
I love Indie on the Move. We use it to book a vast portion of our tours, and to find bands to jump on shows with us. They asked users to share their first ever press release, and we are happy to oblige. www.indieonthemove.com Indie on the Move revolutionizing music and touring, ... (read more)
The Carolinas were fun
December 17, 2009
The first thing I do when we get to a club or bar, especially one we have never played at, is assess whether I get the feeling that this will be a good show or a bad show. You might wonder, what makes a show good or bad? There are ... (read more)
Karaoke on my mind…..
December 16, 2009
[caption id="attachment_891" align="aligncenter" width="575" caption="Ryan gets in your face when he sings"][/caption] Most people don’t know that Karaoke is the Japanese word for tone deaf.  But I don’t think that definition really works for our nights in Atlanta…. Both nights in Atlanta we decided to take part in the sport they ... (read more)
Life on the Road: Statistics and Graphs
December 15, 2009
Time spent not driving in the car: Sleeping: 49% Playing Sim City 2000: 28% Reading: 17% Talking on the phone: 3% Navigating/getting annoyed with the Garmin: 2% Sightseeing: 1% Schedule: Bedtime: 5AM Wake-Up Call: 1P Drive Time: 4 Hours Dinner: 7P ish Chill at a coffee shop Set up Average Start time: 10-11 Average Load out time: 2AM Hang out with our hosts until bedtime (note ... (read more)
Pascagoula – the Best Night (so far)
December 10, 2009
Our third show on this tour was at a bar called The (World Famous) Celtic in Pascagoula, Mississippi. We played there once before, on our last tour, but we had such a different experience this time that I think I’ll look back on this show as the real first time ... (read more)
That New Orleans Voodoo: Rolling an ankle
December 9, 2009
Friday at the Frat House in New Orleans we played a great show, with one exception. I rolled my ankle. Really hard. Achachay and New Orleans have a rich and storied history. On our first tour, the Ho Bus' transmission failed as we tried to cross the Slidell Bridge heading out ... (read more)
Ryan’s First Show: The Artmosphere in Lafayette, LA
December 8, 2009
Today was the first day of our winter tour and we couldn’t have started it off any better.  With a great crowd we had a blast in Lafayette, Louisiana at ‘The Artmosphere’.  The Artmosphere just oozes soul.  It has a nice laid back feel including a section where you can kick back on ... (read more)
2nd Video Update: Kicking off the Tour
December 6, 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSim3Z5xk2E Check out our 2nd video update, where we talk about kicking off the tour, our new shirts, the leukemia/lymphoma society, and lowering the drinking age. (read more)
Two new T-shirts, available on tour now!
December 3, 2009
The new shirts are in and they look sweet. Check out the two designs. Assuming sales of these go well we might bust out a few different color schemes and some environmentally friendly t's as well. Grab one at a show for only $10! Can't wait 'til you see us ... (read more)
New Austin Show: New Years Eve, Eve
December 2, 2009
Great news! We're playing an end of the year show at Flamingo Cantina on Wednesday December 30th, with our good friends the Bob Floyd Band. This is especially exciting because of the long and happy history between the two bands. I (Jordan) have played on bills with band leader Bob and ... (read more)
Who is the mystery dancer?
November 20, 2009
We are launching a search for the mystery woman dancer! She danced three dances at the Achachay show at Red Eyed Fly on November 14th. Who is she? Where did she disappear to so quickly? We will give a free CD to the her and the person who ... (read more)
Tonight's Freddie's Show CANCELLED
November 20, 2009
Due to the weather. Luckily the city wasn't involved this time! Please note that we love Freddie's, and they held on until the last minute hoping things would clear up. They're going to try to get us in there whenever the weather is nice this winter (and we're in town), so ... (read more)
Interview with Music Tour Guru Martin Atkins
November 18, 2009
I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Martin Atkins a few weeks ago, and I wanted to share it with you guys, our fans. A lot of you ask what it's like to be on the road, how we can make it big, and want to know about the ... (read more)
Red Eyed Fly ' This Saturday Nov 14th ' Last big show b4 the tour
November 10, 2009
This show is going to be huge, and awesome. You have to make it out! Here's why: - We're going to have a TRUMPETER, for the FIRST TIME EVER If that isn't enough to convince you: - It's our last big show before the tour (Thanksgiving, then we leave on Dec 3) - It ... (read more)
Winter 09 Tour Dates!
November 3, 2009
The tour dates are announced! Actually many of these may change cause that's the way the biz works. Specifically the ones that are starred have, as of a few minutes ago, come into question. It's frustrating as hell. Anyway, there are a few reasons why I'm really excited about this tour. ... (read more)
New photos from Momo's up
October 27, 2009
Check 'em out at the "photos" page, they're pretty sweet. Big thanks to Frank Allen for the pics. I'd mention that he's my dad, but then we'd come off as less professional. Whoops, looks like we're coming off as more personal, which I prefer. They are @ Momo's on Friday, ... (read more)
October's Video Update
October 8, 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43VIYO6v-Hk (read more)
Free Ho Bus rides
October 7, 2009
[caption id="attachment_674" align="alignright" width="300" caption="lovin"][/caption] On Thursday night we experimented with our first ever FREE Ho Bus rides home from 6th street. It was a smashing success. What is this? You ask. Exactly what it sounds like. If you need a ride home from 6th after a night out, we'll give it ... (read more)
Volunteering in New Orleans
September 29, 2009
It is amazing to see the destruction still ravaging the city of New Orleans. Mansions rest peacefully next to tattered shacks, and spray painted body counts still adorn boarded over windows. Some neighborhoods remain reduced to concrete steps and slabs, surrounded by empty streets and six foot grasses. Who ... (read more)
The 120 Mile Rule
September 16, 2009
Gather 'round children as I tell you the story of three brave musicians and their quest to return home from yonder lands in the valley of the Mississippi. (just kidding) So after playing two really awesome shows in Louisiana, eating some really bomb Cajun food, volunteering, and groovin' with the ... (read more)
Marooned in the land of the Ragin' Cajuns
September 8, 2009
Ho Bus pt 1 Ho Bus Part 2 The resolution The basics of this story, our night in Lafayette: - Get to the Artmosphere, turn around to park and the car stalls. I realize immediately that we're out of gas - Listen to some kick ass music from Teddy Lamson and Leo DeJesus (his ... (read more)
Body Shots
September 2, 2009
There's a reason 6th street is famous around the world. Last Monday night we stopped playing so that everyone could see and hear a birthday girl take a body shot off a kind stranger. Yep, you heard right. A fan of Achachay's volunteered to have a shot of vodka-gelatin mix ... (read more)
Help us play at ACL fest!
August 19, 2009
Vote once every day at The Sound the Jury's Official Site - all we have to do is be one of the top 100 bands to make it to the next round. Note - to be in the top 100 doesn't mean to be ranked above 100, because so many bands ... (read more)
Tour Recap: what we learned and what we'll miss
August 10, 2009
I know it's been a while since the tour, but here's a summation. This is actually the exact kind of email you'll receive if you join the Achachay! Mailing list: Signup for our Mailing List * required Email *: Fan list management by FanBridge.com As most of you know about a month ago Achachay! completed ... (read more)
More tour stories: Fun in the hot tub
August 10, 2009
One fine evening at our great friends the Sortes, we decided to relax in a a hot tub.  Out of nowhere GASP! bubbles formed before our very eyes. Within minutes there were feet of bubbles covering the surface of the tub and spilling over into the pool like a shallow ... (read more)
Days 23-24: How Losing a Key Became a 3 Day Ordeal
August 10, 2009
[caption id="attachment_525" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Jen, Jane, and Ryan loving that coffee"][/caption] I have no idea how I lost the key - that's the nature of something being lost isn't it? I went to the van to get my running shoes, and then played some frisbee with Suzanne (Jane's sister) and Michael. ... (read more)
Day 25: Suppositories
August 10, 2009
The tour has now been over for 3 days, but I'm still recovering so I have had no chance to write. So much to tell! Day 20 in NYC, traveling to St. Louis and staying with Ryan's family, hanging and playing in STL, losing the van key and the ensuing ... (read more)
Day 19: Mr. Beery's
August 10, 2009
[caption id="attachment_495" align="alignright" width="150" caption="kayaking on the cape"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_496" align="alignright" width="150" caption="getting ready to kayak"][/caption] Things that should be mentioned, but most likely won't because a lot of stuff happens on the road and there's not enough time to write about them, or possibly enough interest to warrant it: (1)… (read more)
Michael's list of things worth mentioning over the past 4 days
August 10, 2009
[caption id="attachment_476" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Michael takes pictures"][/caption] Jordan: Hey Michael, what are things worth mentioning that happened over the past four days? Michael: "Was the show in Worcester 4 days ago? - Mr. Beery's badass, I like that guy. - good, loyal crowd at mr. beery's - long island's cool - sandwiches are way too big in ... (read more)
Good Show, Bad Show: Rant!
August 10, 2009
We have been on the road for about 2 and a half weeks now and I have come to the realization that as a band we must play any show offered to us while we are on the road.  I have come to this realization because every show that seems ... (read more)
Day 14: Party like a rockstar, pedal board fiasco, and a last minute show in Northampton
August 10, 2009
  "What is this place?" Amanda asks one of the hosts of the four story warehouse where we partied Saturday night. People danced to live DJs on the second floor while bands played on the fourth. Original artwork decked the frames and studs awaiting sheetrock. "The Rugg," the host responds with ... (read more)
Days 10-12: Rest in CT, Springfield, and Cambridge
August 10, 2009
In the interest of time, and so that you guys actually have an idea of what's been going on during our tour, I'm going to write this post in bullet points. Consider it an outline; fill in the details with your imagination [gallery] By "Rest" we mean: - Get our music ready to ... (read more)
Day . . . anyone have a calendar? I can't remember what day it is
August 10, 2009
[caption id="attachment_412" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Allie and her friends"][/caption] Baltimore was touch and go - we literally arrived at 8P for load in, closed out the night from around 11-12, and drove to DC to stay with Allie at Gallaudet (the top college for the deaf, hard-of-hearing, audiologists and speech pathologists). The show was ... (read more)