There's not really a forum for band announcements, but I thought at least a few of you guys would want to know about this:
We are sorry to announce that Jon (drums/percussion) has been experiencing health issues that have rendered him unable to play. We all hope this is a temporary situation.
Jon has our full support in his ongoing battle. SANDIA MAN is not breaking up or seeking a replacement (not that replacing Jon would be possible, anyway).
If/when this situation changes, we'll issue a new statement. Thanks for your understanding and support.
http://www.sandiaman.bandcamp.com
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/Racerx420/Music/IMG_7342.jpg)
Sending good vibes to Jon.
Love ya, Jon! Keep us updated, Alan...
That sucks man....good luck to you guys.
aw man, Jon seems like a really good dude. Speedy recovery and many more years of rocking for sure!
best wishes guys. keep us posted
Moderators: Please sticky this thread!!
Hang in there Jon
Get well soon.
I'm guessing tendonitis from wielding his mighty hammers.
Bummer, man. Someone post that pic w/ the ENORMOUS kick drum, stat!
Best of luck Jon.
best luck, good vibes and wishes of a speedy recovery to Jon who is a super nice guy, have had the pleasure of hangin with him a couple times. totally a stand up dude.
^^^ This.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery, mang.
Thanks, dudes, I know your support means a lot to Jon.
I am fully aware that I'm a prickly, loudmouthed asshole and a real pain to deal with, but Jon is truly the salt of the Earth.
fuck you Alan, you're a sweetheart and you know it. and I mean that in the most hetero non gay way possible.
Quote from: James1214 on June 11, 2012, 04:44:11 PM
fuck you Alan.
We should do a card for Jon. MAIL IT ALL OVER THE US!
Quote from: James1214 on June 11, 2012, 04:44:11 PM
fuck you Alan, you're a sweetheart and you know it. and I mean that in the most hetero non gay way possible.
Oh yeah? You wanna fight about it? >:( >:( >:(
Come at me, bro!!
But seriously, I said about the same thing to our new bassist, but I followed up with, "...and don't argue about it because you know it's true."
He said, "Don't worry, I'm not arguing!"
Sorry to hear this! Really hope for a fast recovery.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery headed Jon's way. Here's hoping huge-ass kick drums and rifferiffic riffs are the cure for what ails him.
awww that sucks. ya jon is a good guy. you can just tell from the vibes of everything he posts.
"ongoing battle" kind of hints are dire. i hope it's not what this generally indicates.
well jon has my very best wishes and a huge blast of positive chi to ripple the force is being sent his way.
Quote from: Jake on June 10, 2012, 10:35:17 PM
Someone post that pic w/ the ENORMOUS kick drum, stat!
Here y'go. man!
(http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr260/justJon_bucket/Launchpad%20Show%208-20-11/SANY0032.jpg)
As for the rest of you reprobates, It really means a lot that you're all pulling for me, even those of you I've never met IRL.
I don't have an actual diagnosis at this time. Docs have been in the "rule out" phase for some time. It's
not cancer, tendonitis, aneurysm/embolism, or any of that scary stuff. It
does leave me physically unable to play, or do a lot of other stuff in my life. I'm in the process of pursuing second opinions, and alternative therapies, because nothing would please me more than to come back and show all you youngins how a
real (old) man plays drums. Again.
Thanks. I likely won't be around much, but Alan will keep y'all in the loop.
We're rooting for you, man! :-*
Hang in there bro. Remember that Jesus loves you. And I'm not talking about the one at the taqueria down te street
One of the best people, EVER.
Y'all know how I feel about you, Brother.
We got your back.
Holler if ya ever need anything, Jon! We're all here for ya.
+1
Get well soon sir.
Get well, Jon!! The world needs your thunder!
Quote from: justJon on June 12, 2012, 05:36:27 PM
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You should rig the eyes of that skull to light up to the beat.
Speedy recovery!
cool beans. glad you checked in and eased our minds.
1)baby microphone or broken headphone earpice will work mounted near the drum at some to be determined from testing, optimum distance
2)wire your ghetto mic to inputs of a std op amp
3)run a 12v power rail
4)put 2 LED's in each eye, like a red and green or whatever two cool colors you like(they make bi-color 3-lead LED's. if u r pro, u could use those too, just one of those in each eye, heh)
5)wire the same color LED's in both eyes in series(6vload) to common, BUT wire one color opposite polarity of other color. and put both pairs in parallel.( i believe op amps have the circuitry to sit in the middle of their power span, so 6v is "common" so to speak)
Ok, we made an infinite gain+/- 6v amp or actually switch. the inputs of an op amp are super sensitive so they quickly go to either + or minus input, then infinite gain takes over.
when the waveform goes one way color A lights, then when it goes back the other way, color B lights
you may have to calc some gain and use feedback resistors or mess with the threshold voltages on the output depending on how you are liking how the LED's light
cree 3wattLED's are the most amazing thing i have ever seen. they run i think about 700mA and DAMN are they bright. fuck your eyes up like a light needle with no lens on. i buy from http://www.rapidled.com/ (http://www.rapidled.com/) for some of my hi tech coral reef lighting needs. that could be the skull of death, esp through a smoke machine..blackmetalgasmic
^imagine 3watts of light coming out of a pinhead sized chip. look at those hi power LEDs at that link. they are mounted on aluminum heat sinks and those need to be mounted on real heat sinks. i've been testing some coral since xmas with just 8 of those, and it is still living. that is just 24watts of power form a little shit $16 constant current supply.
maybe the music scene has use for over the top LED's or maybe it doesn't, but at least now y'all are aware of their existence. me, i think they are just too cool. heh.
There is a small bar in Toledo that had LED stage lights.
They look just like rock n roll par cans, but are loaded with LEDs, run to a dimmer / color mixer.
Pretty cool. Eliminates bulbs, heat, and colored gel.
May the meteoric dirge of your war drums soon return to empty the bowels of all in your path and flay the putrid flesh from their rubbery bones!
Just saw this.
I wish you a quick return to the rock, my man.
I will think positively of you when I drum.
I wish you a speedy recovery, Jon.
So here's an update: Jon hasn't experienced any improvement in his condition. However, we are holding a benefit show tomorrow night to raise $$$ for him to explore some treatment alternatives (acupuncture is a likely choice) or get an opinion from a doctor outside of the VA. 5 local bands plus a solo set from yours truly at local club The Launchpad, with the local Music-Go-Round is providing the backline.
Anyway, Jon really appreciates everyone's support, and hopefully this show will raise enough to give him another shot at beating this thing. I hope that at the very least, he gets some relief from the constant pain. Best-case scenario: he can start making music again!
Thx for yer support, jamroom dudes.
Is there a PayPal or anything set up to send that fucker a buck or two from non-attendees of the benefit gig?
Quote from: Jake on August 10, 2012, 04:22:02 PM
Is there a PayPal or anything set up to send that fucker a buck or two from non-attendees of the benefit gig?
Y'know, I did not manage to get that done, although I'd planned to do it. Work's been a bitch, and I've been working on all the other show details (hell, I'm still trying to figure out how to transport the backline), so it did not happen. However, the show will be recorded & a CD will be made & reproduced. Once that's together, I'll get on here & let you all know how to get one. All proceeds will go to Jon.
Even if you use the CD as a coaster, ashtray, or table leg leveler.
Word. Thanks.
Thanks for the update. I've been praying for him so it's good to know that he's doing better/making progress. Send him my best wishes, please.
All the best, good Sir!
Here's what Jon gave me to read at the show:
Dealing with my current medical situation has probably been the most trying thing I have ever done. Some of you may know some of the other trials I have been through in my life, and I have always come through. I have always had friends and comrades to help when the situation seemed bleakest. Until I heard of this benefit show, it really felt like I was in this one on my own. It means so much to me that I mean enough to all of you for you to come together and do this to help. Moments like this make one realize how connected we really all are.
Honestly, the worst part of the whole ordeal has been that I can not only physically not play, but even coming out to live shows like this one are beyond my current level of endurance and tolerance. Nothing will make me happier than when this is all behind me and I can once again pummel eardrums for and with you.
Specific thanks to Alan, Roman, Joe Anderson, Dave from Music-Go-Round, all the guys from Skulldron, Dead on point Five, Echoes of Fallen, End to End, and Shadow & Ash and my family. Thanks especially to all of you who turned out to show your support and friendship.
It wasn't quite the turnout I'd hoped for, but a good time with plenty of good tunes & vibes flowing. I'll post on this thread again when the CD becomes available.
Stay strong, y'all.