Celebrate National Ice Cream Month With Astronaut Down

So apparently July is National Ice Cream Month. Thank you, Ronald Regan. Anyway, what better way to get in on the fun than to come party with your favorite prog band Astronaut Down?

We’ll be at Sullivan Hall on Wednesday the 16th and we hope everyone can make it. If you play your cards right, we might even have a new song for you! Who am I kidding, you always play your cards right.

Oh, and this show is 18+, so for anyone who hasn’t been able to get a fake ID together for our 21+ shows, this is your chance to witness the rock firsthand. Hope to see you there!

Show Journal: 04/18/2008

04/18/2008
Luna Lounge

Setlist:
1. Untitled Intro
2. Dying Words
3. Starfall
4. John Texas (working title)
5. The Awakening
6. Colossus
7. Dawn
8. Running Down

This probably wasn’t the tightest show we’ve ever played, but I’m pretty sure it was our best turnout, which was awesome. Plus I think some people showed up early for the other bands, because the place was pretty full. It’s always great to get an opportunity to play for people who have never heard you before. There were a few flubs, maybe two of which were pretty obvious, but the energy was strong and I think we recovered well.

We opened the set with a new piece (can’t really call it a song just yet) that will hopefully evolve into something bigger at some point. It feels pretty good as a 3 minute instrumental, but we’ll see. Last night was also the debut of a new song called Colossus, probably our heaviest one yet. We fumbled through the beginning of the song pretty badly, but at least it was sandwiched between two of our stronger God’s Eye songs, which a lot of people seemed to recognize.

I absolutely love Luna Lounge and I can’t wait to play there again. Many, many thanks to the people who came out last night - there were a lot of first timers and a few people who hadn’t seen us in a year or so, so that was fun. We can’t even tell you how much we appreciate your ongoing support. So keep watching this page and we’ll keep you posted on any upcoming pie-eating contests, sack races, and rock shows.

Another chance to show your love …

That’s right, we’ll be at Luna Lounge again Friday, 4/18! We got ourselves the coveted 9:00 slot, and it’s an $8 cover. This is definitely the coolest venue we’ve played yet, so it would be awesome if you’d make the trip to Brooklyn and hang out with us.

Luna Lounge
361 Metropolitan Ave
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
04/18, 9 pm, $8

It’s not anyone’s birthday, but we’re hoping you’ll come anyway. We seriously appreciate everyone’s support and we can’t wait to rock out for you guys again.

Show Journal: 02/22/2008

02/22/2008
Luna Lounge

Setlist:
1. Starfall
2. Truth Is Surfacing
3. The Awakening
4. John Texas (working title)
5. Dying Words
6. Dawn
7. Running Down

I’ve got to say, Luna Lounge is the best place we’ve ever played. I think our ability to get booked there on a Friday night is at least partially due to the fact that it’s still a new venue, and they haven’t really built up enough buzz to book that many major touring acts. But the place is huge, clean, and really nice. The stage is gigantic, Mark the sound guy is a class act, and I can’t wait to play there again. The turnout was great despite the snow, so hopefully we can get back there again soon.

The new songs and the old songs both seemed to go over well, and the energy stayed strong all night. I think it helped that the stage gave us enough space to rock out without accidentally impaling each other with our guitars. If the crowd’s reaction was any indication, Phil’s much-anticipated debut surpassed all expectations. Seriously, I think half of Williamsburg heard Phil pounding the drums last night. Jeremy tore it up, Keith sang his heart out, and I even managed to keep my birthday hat on for half a song. Many thanks to everyone who came out and made it such a memorable night.

Click on the picture below to see more photos on Aryn’s flickr page.

What time is it? Showtime?

Hey, how are you? We haven’t seen you in awhile.

Sorry for the lack of updates while we’ve been getting up to speed with our new drummer, Keith’s new haircut, and Jeremy’s new fondness for Donna Summer. I know it’s been awhile, but don’t worry yourselves, because as luck would have it, the fates have granted you an opportunity to see us, and we can probably see you at the same time.

Yes, that’s right, Astronaut Down is playing at Luna Lounge on 2/22. It’s going to be sweet. Come hang out with us, buy a CD, let us buy you a drink, complain to your friends about how lame the new Astronaut Down is compared to the old Astronaut Down, etc. Whatever you’re up for, we’re flexible. It’s also going to be Joe’s birthday, so wear your party hats and come prepared to shake your butt in 11/8. Things just might get crazy.