Meg & Dia Blog Posts and Journal Entries

Posted by on April 2, 2012

I’m writing this post lying on the floor on my stomach in an empty room aside from a few bloated cardboard boxes and an ikea floor lamp. Nick is prancing through our empty apartment spraying spritzes of one of his homemade “natural”, “essential” oil mixes. The window is open. I’m staring at startling greenery (for Austin at this time of year. Thank you spring rain!) and smelling hints… (read more)

10 Lessons I Learned From an Arena Tour

Posted by on March 22, 2012

1. I learned that being a “performer” and being a “musician” on stage are equally as important. For the entirety of “Meg and Dia” I believed that having my bangs cover half my face in a dramatic swoop and an incoherent mumble in between songs fulfilled my requirement as an entertainer. Only during the second half of the Blake tour, by watching and learning from both Dia and Blake, did… (read more)

Silver Chandlers are now available in my shop!...

Posted by on March 16, 2012

Silver Chandlers are now available in my shop! http://www.chandlertherobot.com/ (read more)

"Herman the Nerdbot" To Be Released at Midnight! (Eastern Time)

Posted by on February 29, 2012

Define Nerd: One Whose IQ exceeds his weight. (from the “Urban Dictionary”) A foolish or contemptible person who lacks social skills or is boringly studious. An intelligent, single-minded expert in a particular technical discipline or profession. March’s SPECIAL “Limited Edition” piece: “Herman the Nerdbot” Made from an alloy metal with silver coating. (Many of you have been asking for… (read more)

A Sneak Peak at March’s “First Thursday”...

Posted by on February 23, 2012

A Sneak Peak at March’s “First Thursday” Design: “Herman the Nerdbot”! ~Meg http://www.chandlertherobot.blogspot.com/ (read more)

Don't eat the Thai Food in Rochester

Posted by on February 21, 2012

I found everyone’s smiling faces quite enjoyable last night, during our headlining performance in Rochester, NY. Hardly any technical obstacles, aside from one little stint I attempted to pull during the outro of walk away. I went for one of those “Jack White” moments where said guitarist places one foot on the floor monitor for balance and poses in a moment of triumph and glory for all the… (read more)

Memories in Pittsburgh, PA

Posted by on February 20, 2012

I wrote a NEW blog about our headlining show in Pittsburgh last night!:”We are almost half way through the tour, and I still can’t wrap my head around what we do each night. Playing in an arena for the first time gave me the exact same rush of adrenaline I felt when I saw the ocean off the California coast for the first time right after I turned 15. Kind of makes you think to yourself: Is this… (read more)

A Discussion Between a Large Man and a Small Woman

Posted by on February 17, 2012

(I post blogs just like the blog below daily here: http://chandlertherobot.blogspot.com/ honestly, Meg) My boyfriend lives right above me. I know that seems a bit odd. What I mean is, my boyfriend’s bunk is right above mine on the tour bus. Each day I swing open Nick’s bunk to see if he’s awake. Usually a limp arm will tumble out the side of his bunk, smacking either my forehead or an unsuspecting… (read more)

Meg's New Blog: "The Mighty Guitar Solo"

Posted by on February 16, 2012

Check out my NEW blog about “The Mighty Guitar Solo”: My general rule of thumb is: If you can’t sing the guitar solo or hum it, then it’s not going to connect with listeners very well. I enjoy really simple and melodic musical phrases…To read more: http://www.chandlertherobot.blogspot.com/ ~Meg (read more)

(Please be forewarned, I am not a “tech geek”. I...

Posted by on February 6, 2012

(Please be forewarned, I am not a “tech geek”. I hope I don’t disappoint a lot of people with my pedal board’s simplicity. However, I’m sure U2’s “The Edge” has some sort of write-up somewhere for those of you wanting more out of a pedal Board…) Now, I’m going to start on the top row going from left to right, and then the bottom row left to right… To read the rest please visit: http://chandlertherobot.blogspot.com/ (read more)

My “First Thursday Limited Edition” Tiny Dancer Bot...

Posted by on February 3, 2012

My “First Thursday Limited Edition” Tiny Dancer Bot is now sold out! Thank you to everyone who ordered. Expect these little lady bots to be landing in your mailboxes in the next 2-3 weeks! ~Meg (read more)

INTRODUCING My Latest Design: "Tiny Dancer Bot"!

Posted by on February 2, 2012

Happy Birthday “Tiny Dancer Bot”! Hold me closer tiny dancer Count the headlights on the highway Lay me down in sheets of linen You had a busy day today ~Elton John Visit my online jewelry shop to order “Tiny Dancer Bot”: www.chandlertherobot.com Thank you to everyone who has already placed a “Pre-Order” last week. Yours will be the first orders that are sent out:) Subscribers to… (read more)

Calling all Gryffindor’s to read my NEW...

Posted by on January 31, 2012

Calling all Gryffindor’s to read my NEW Blog: “Unfortunately, our quest to find the infamous Harry Potter “Butter Beer” did not end successfully. I’m a little embarrassed to admit that Robert, our tour manager, much to Dia’s horror, pulled the “Do you KNOW who this is?!” card. He leaned in to hiss into the poor ticket lady’s ear, “This woman standing beside me is “Dia Frampton”… (read more)

Sisters On the Road

Posted by on January 27, 2012

I rack my brain for the lyrics of the one song that seems to sift right through my mind every time Carlo plays the first chord. Dia turns to face the audience with a mischievous grin after sipping from a water bottle in between songs. “I also play in a band with my sister Meg called ‘Meg and Dia’.” The spotlight blinds me after that sentence. (After the 3rd time it happened, I figured out… (read more)

Past, Present, and Future

Posted by on January 24, 2012

I felt so old walking into the beat-up venue in the middle of nowhere. I stretched my wrist out to be wrapped with that awful tacky neon wristband which would prove to the suspicious security guards I had in fact paid for a ticket. The music started playing. I heard crashing and hi-frequency splashes of noise. In fact, there wasn’t much of a difference between the sound of the band on stage… (read more)

Video

Posted by on January 23, 2012

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Limbo in Nashville

Posted by on January 22, 2012

Limbo in Nashville When Dia and I were little starry-eyed girls, my father would always tell us that we ought to visit Nashville for a week or so sometime. He has always been a strong believer in going directly to the source of whatever it is that drives a person. Since music is what drives Dia and I, naturally a city like Austin or Nashville should be first on our lists.Now it looks as though we… (read more)

Change of Heart

Posted by on January 17, 2012

The mansion, built in the modern-pueblo style, popular in the Santa Clara Canyons of Southern Utah, stood proudly in the twilight. The facade of the house looked as though a child had been in charge of the blue-prints, stacking cubes of smooth, canyon-colored elegance beside each other. Inside, the rooms were spacious with high ceilings. The stair case had a beautiful, wrought-iron stair rail… (read more)

Blake Tour: Lincoln Nebraska Usually, A week and half to...

Posted by on January 14, 2012

Blake Tour: Lincoln Nebraska Usually, A week and half to two weeks pass before I begin to forget what daily life was like before tour, and begin to think that I have always lived in a bus. This time around, I slipped right back into the “tour mentality” in about three days. Everything odd about “living on a bus” became second nature. Maybe we’ve just been missing “the road” for far to… (read more)

"Blake Tour: Toledo" Blog by Meg

Posted by on January 13, 2012

After pushing open one of the bathroom stalls in our dressing room, Carlo stepped up onto the toilet seat, twirled around to face the mirror, and began scrutinizing his stage clothes.To me this was not unusual behavior, not just because I’m used to Carlo’s unusual behavior in general by now, but back in my apartment in Austin, before a night out on the town, I often hop onto the edge of my bathtub… (read more)

My New Year’s Resolution Artists are introverts. Have...

Posted by on January 3, 2012

My New Year’s Resolution Artists are introverts. Have you ever heard anyone say that? When I’m not doing my artsy fartsy crafts or creating music, (both activities I do alone) the person I spend the most time with is Nick, of course. I can be extremely open and talk for hours with a person I’m comfortable with, but I’ve never been that girl that openly expresses herself in social gatherings… (read more)

I love driving around Los Angeles and watching all the wreaths...

Posted by on December 7, 2011

I love driving around Los Angeles and watching all the wreaths and lights going up! So excited to take a brief break from Dia’s rehearsals to visit the fan back home. I was hoping and crossing my fingers that I could have these Winter Robots ready before Christmas. Luckily, this busy Holiday Season is still giving me a little time to work on Chandler the Robot projects. I only have about 45 Winter… (read more)

Stupendous Chandler is back along with some new...

Posted by on November 21, 2011

Stupendous Chandler is back along with some new designs!!! www.chandlertherobot.com Happy Holidays everyone! Meg~ (read more)

Meg Frampton recording vocals for the song “Come...

Posted by on November 14, 2011

Meg Frampton recording vocals for the song “Come Outside” from The American Spirit http://www.facebook.com/TheAmericanSpiritMusic (read more)

My latest for November’s First Thursday. Aww, the spirit...

Posted by on November 1, 2011

My latest for November’s First Thursday. Aww, the spirit of the season is already getting to me… (read more)

50 Diabots will be released on my blog today at 6:00 p.m....

Posted by on October 27, 2011

50 Diabots will be released on my blog today at 6:00 p.m. central! www.chandlertherobot.com (read more)

Diabots will be available on my blog @ www.chandlertherobot.com...

Posted by on October 22, 2011

Diabots will be available on my blog @ www.chandlertherobot.com on the 27th of October at 6:00 p.m. I’m only making 50 so mark your calendars! (read more)

Cocoon on vinyl by Meg & Dia.

Posted by on July 15, 2011

Cocoon on vinyl by Meg & Dia. (read more)

We’re the 5 best friends that anyone could have....

Posted by on June 20, 2011

We’re the 5 best friends that anyone could have. We’re the 5 best friends that anyonecould have. We’re the 5 best friends that anyone could have. And we’ll never ever ever ever ever leave each other. ~Thanks Polyana Ocampo for this picture! (read more)

We are a Family

Posted by on June 18, 2011

Read the post below. It’s from a person that went to one of our shows and i guess wasn’t able to get an autograph or picture. Please note that we are normal people that play music. If we weren’t able to meet people maybe it’s because: A. Loading Out. some venues have curfews and if were not out of there at a certain time then we get in deep $#!@. We try to build good relationships with venues… (read more)

Day 8- Rudest band member you've met

Posted by on June 18, 2011

ashleystayfree: Everyone in Meg and Dia was really rude. One of the guys didn’t even bother to show up and they all seemed like they’d rather be dead than meeting fans. (read more)

thelittlejoangifs: I know it’s a quote from the making of Here,...

Posted by on June 6, 2011

thelittlejoangifs: I know it’s a quote from the making of Here, Here, and Here, but I thought the bit of them at the end of the My Ugly Mouth video was touching enough to go with the quote any way. (read more)

To celebrate our drummer Nick’s birthday, during his...

Posted by on May 27, 2011

To celebrate our drummer Nick’s birthday, during his birthday week (May 27th-June 3rd) every Meg & Dia storenvy order will include a free download card for our new ep “Be Careful, I love you, Stay in touch”! http://megdia.storenvy.com/ (read more)

Meg designed a new pair of Chandler the Robot Earrings. Check...

Posted by on May 20, 2011

Meg designed a new pair of Chandler the Robot Earrings. Check them out on her blog! www.chandlertherobot.blogspot.com (read more)

Hello, I designed a new version of Chandler for Star Wars...

Posted by on May 4, 2011

Hello, I designed a new version of Chandler for Star Wars Day! Introducing Chandler 3.P.0 www.chandlertherobot.blogspot.com Meg~ (read more)

Melancholy Margaret: Love at First Sight

Posted by on April 19, 2011

I promised you, you would get to meet Melancholy Margaret, and here she is! Contrary to what most people think, like humans, robots need love. Lonely Hearts Chandler was having coffee one rainy afternoon, when he walked up to the barista counter to order his regular hazlenut latte. Who did he find? He found Melancholy Margaret and couldn’t help but be stunned by her plaid matching ribbons on her… (read more)

"Cocoon"

Posted by on April 7, 2011

“Cocoon” - Cocoon by Meg (read more)

aryannism: My Ugly Mouth - Meg & Dia Why is it always the...

Posted by on April 3, 2011

aryannism: My Ugly Mouth - Meg & Dia Why is it always the ones we love we try and hide and give our laughter to perfect strangers? Why oh why did I say those words when I saw your face and the way it hurt, I couldn’t stop it. Do you think I enjoy this? Oh no… Please don’t confirm it. It’s not truthful. My ugly mouth, damn those words that come out. Don’t dare point the finger, don’t… (read more)

Introducing Cocoon

Posted by on April 1, 2011

I wanted to design something special to celebrate Cocoon. A Cocoon is one of nature’s beautiful creations, but was extremely challenging to recreate due to its unique shapes and textures. The piece you are seeing here is a final design after many, many attempts. I wanted to find a way to incorporate a “literary or lyrical” concept into the piece, and being able to display the text on the cocoon,… (read more)

The Place Where I Feel the Most Like Me

Posted by on March 21, 2011

Only 9 days until I make another huge life change. Geeze, can’t I ever just hold still for a minute? Nope! I’m going back to Austin. I know I keep rambling on about “Austin this” and “Austin that”, but I want you guys to understand it’s not really “Austin” that I’m so excited about. It’s what Austin stands for to me. Maybe your Austin is Cincinnati or Denver, or your dog for… (read more)

My new Chandler the Robot video blog that Nick did for me! I...

Posted by on March 16, 2011

My new Chandler the Robot video blog that Nick did for me! I answer all your questions and cross my eyes in less then a millisecond. Check it out!!! (read more)

The Blues

Posted by on March 11, 2011

Ok so the blues has been in my opinion a lost art with our musicians today. if it weren’t for the blues you wouldn’t have your top 40 bands of today. Now all i ask is for our followers to listen to the roots. listen to where your beloved “rock bands” were able to get get their sound from. a simple 1-4-5 chord structure and pure emotion. culture gets carried away with image and looks. i’m… (read more)

Lonely Hearts Chandler

Posted by on March 8, 2011

Poor Chandler! He has a lonely heart!I am missing someone that I love very much. So I decided to make a Chandler inspired by my “lonely heart”. His little robot head is droopy with sadness and longing, and he is dragging his heart in his copper hand. This would also be a perfect gift to say you are sorry with. How could you not be happy if someone is apologizing with an adorable broken-hearted… (read more)

"Sherbot" Holmes

Posted by on March 4, 2011

To check out Sherbot Holmes visit: www.chandlertherobot.blogspot.com I never used to wear jewelry. I always thought, “why is there a need for me to place this gigantic yellow plastic bracelet on my wrist?” I’ve come to realize, through these projects of mine, that jewelry is another opportunity to express myself artistically, and THAT makes a lot of sense!I designed “Sherbot Holmes” with… (read more)

Charlie the Owl

Posted by on February 27, 2011

Meet Charlie the owl. He’s a hoot! www.chandlertherobot.blogspot.com (read more)

White, Cold, and Quaint

Posted by on February 12, 2011

Dia told us that Alaska was the only U.S. state we haven’t been to. None of us recall having been to Montana, but she swears we’ve at least driven through. When we arrived at the airport, we were told that one of our equipment cases was ten pounds over the limit, costing us an additional $90.00! So, Dia stuck in-ear monitors in her suitcase. Nick tucked cables in between some t-shirts… (read more)

Tour Calendar

Posted by on February 8, 2011

Meg & Dia upcoming shows: (read more)

Video

Posted by on January 27, 2011

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MY UGLY MOUTH

Posted by on January 27, 2011

New music video for “My Ugly Mouth” http://www.youtube.com/user/megANDdia (read more)

MEG AND DIA 2011 T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST!!!

Posted by on January 24, 2011

CALLING ALL BUDDING ARTISTS: MEG AND DIA 2011 T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST!!!We are very aware of the talented fans we are so lucky to have! We want YOUR art featured on our merchandise. Now is your chance to roll up your sleeves, get your name out there, and design something “MADtastic”!We prefer vintage and retro styles. No neon colors allowed. (We aren’t going for the “blind your company”… (read more)

"Goodbye Winter" Earrings

Posted by on January 22, 2011

hello, I made some new earrings for the season. check them out on my blog www.chandlertherobot.blogspot.com Meg (read more)

Merry Christmas to all of you loving and supportive people!!!!!!...

Posted by on December 25, 2010

Merry Christmas to all of you loving and supportive people!!!!!! 2011 will be epic. Mostly because the Lakers will 3peat. but seriously……thank you and have an amazing day! (read more)

Happy Christmas!

Posted by on December 24, 2010

Hello ya’ll! First off, I did a Christmas cover on my garageband the other night. One of my favorite Christmas songs. You can check it out here: www.myspace.com/megdia It’s “Baby, It’s cold outside.” And No, I didn’t have any brawny male to sing the other part, so I just sang it too, which kinda makes me sound like I have multiple personality disorder and an extremely fickle mind,… (read more)

this little diddy was done by our good friend Aimee Curran. she...

Posted by on December 23, 2010

this little diddy was done by our good friend Aimee Curran. she has a blog called adventures in los angeles. www.adventuresinla.tumblr.com. pay her a visit. she does paper things too. i forgot what they’re called……-Carlo (read more)

Holiday Merch sale almost over!

Posted by on December 21, 2010

Only a few days left of our Holiday Merch sale! Visit www.megdia.storenvy.com (read more)

Dear friends, Happy Holidays everyone! Hope you all are staying warm this season. We just arrived...

Posted by on December 12, 2010

Dear friends, Happy Holidays everyone! Hope you all are staying warm this season. We just arrived home from tour, tired, exhausted, and excited as can be for whatever the future holds for us. The views in Utah are beautiful, and the weather is surprisingly warm for December (bet every one is jealous, unless you enjoy the “White Christmas” thing). Wanted to let everyone know what is going on… (read more)

New "Holiday Chandler"

Posted by on December 10, 2010

Dear friends, Oh my goodness it’s good to be home! I’m happy I arrived just in time for the holidays to officially let all of you know about the new and improved “Original Chandler” and “Holiday Chandler”. (Thank you to those of you who have placed your orders already. I’m sure he is enjoying his new homes:) You can order him at my blog: www.chandlertherobot.blogspot.com The new Chandler… (read more)

Blog #2

Posted by on November 30, 2010

I seem to be losing everything. I left my only winter coat in a hotel in Georgia. Now, I’ve just lost Nick’s coat which was supposed to be my replacement coat. My whole body feels funny inside when something is lost, especially when that lost item is not mine! It’s cold. I urgently need my keys in that coat pocket. Noah, the tour manager of the Spring Standards brought us cupcakes today.… (read more)

Meg's Tour blog #1

Posted by on November 23, 2010

What do I think of this tour? How is touring after not touring for almost a year? Well, I’ll tell you. It feels invigorating to be “in charge” of ourselves. I must admit, sometimes I do think back longingly to the times when Warner Bros. financed a tour bus for us, (especially for Nick’s sake, since he is the main driver of the van and trailer). But mostly, I enjoy being the king’s of… (read more)

The Dentist

Posted by on November 19, 2010

Hello there. Many of you ask what I enjoy doing in my free time or what I do on the long drives in the van. (The other day it was a 15 hr. drive! Whew!) Well, I enjoy writing, but not just songs. I have been working on a short fiction story for a few writer’s competitions, and just submitted this one for a couple! It’s called, “The Dentist.” Enjoy. Dia THE DENTIST “Peter? … (read more)

Click to download our new record “Its Always Stormy In...

Posted by on November 2, 2010

Click to download our new record “Its Always Stormy In Tillamook” for free (and order a copy if you would like). (read more)

Floating like a bumblebee

Posted by on October 24, 2010

I’m tired. You know? It’s that time of the day when you just get tired, emotionally, physically, mentally. And then you get bummed out because things are different from the way they’re supposed to be. And you say, “It’s ok.” And then you come up with some kind of crazy “exception” to the rule. Like, for example. People, after dating for less than 6 months, say that it’s okay. They’re… (read more)

Join our street team

Posted by on October 19, 2010

Are you going to one of our upcoming shows bellow? Do you live in one of these cities? Want to join our street team and help promote the shows? Email streetteam@meganddia.com with your name and mailing address to join. Nov 09 - Salt Lake City, UT - Avalon Theater - http://tinyurl.com/29ab455Nov 12 - Modesto, CA - Modesto Virtual - Nov 13 – Bakersfield, CA – Jerry’s (w/The Rocket Summer) -http://tinyurl.com/27wqgkaNov… (read more)

Listen to "Don't Be Careful"

Posted by on October 5, 2010

“Its Always Stormy In Tillamook” will be available nov 2nd. Here is a preview. (read more)

Listen to "Dreams Like Oceans".

Posted by on October 5, 2010

“Its Always Stormy In Tillamook” will be available nov 2nd. Here is a preview. (read more)

LOVE

Posted by on September 21, 2010

people come and go we come and go. tomorrow is never certain. today will always remain the same. it’s funny how the word love is thrown around. you don’t have to say it just to say it. love IS all around. you don’t have to sing about love in order to give love. if you are true to yourself then you are true to your brother. it doesn’t matter if you are a friend or lover. show love without expecting… (read more)

this is so funny. y u no come?! y u no come!?...

Posted by on September 20, 2010

this is so funny. y u no come?! y u no come!? ha!? hahhhahahahahahaha! (read more)

Download “The One” and “My Ugly Mouth”...

Posted by on September 18, 2010

Download “The One” and “My Ugly Mouth” for free on our bandcamp page. “Its Always Stormy In Tillamook” comes out Nov 2nd. Tour dates here - http://tinyurl.com/257puva (read more)

unexpected

Posted by on September 18, 2010

Dear friends, Our band is finally getting to the point where we are so busy doing things for our music that I finally had no time for my part time job (thanks to all of you!) I love my manager and my assistant manager. I couldn’t sleep last night because I was so nervous about quitting. I texted my band members all night asking them in a panic, “What should I do! How should I tell her” On my… (read more)

“The One” recorded acoustic in the Frampton’s...

Posted by on September 17, 2010

“The One” recorded acoustic in the Frampton’s family home. (read more)

Tour Dates and Ticket Links

Posted by on September 15, 2010

Tour Dates and Ticket Links (read more)

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