hello all,
I wanted to take some time to blog since i haven't in SOOO long. this goes out to Ludo fans and friends. People i went to college with who are like, "no, what do you REALLY do for a living?" - this blog isn't for you. As you've probably read on the site, myspace, message board, etc. we're not playing a ton of shows this summer because we're really focusing on writing. We're going to be taking time to devote specifically to writing songs, something we haven't done in a long time. We're all very excited about the songs we're writing which will eventually become the next Ludo record. We want to make the best record we've ever made, the best record we're capable of, and hell - the best record ever made period. Why not?
Many of you have probably heard some of the new songs. "Japan It" has been up on Myspace for a while and we've been playing "Scream, Scream, Scream", "Please", and "Topeka" at shows. We've got demos of those already (as well as songs called "Lake Pontchartrain" and "Cherokee Street") and we're going to record two more new songs in Nashville next week - one called "Come Home" and one called "The Horror of Our Love." I'm telling you all this, but there's good news and bad news.
The good news is 1. We're going to be playing a lot of these songs live. (don't worry you're not going to come see a show and hear ONLY new stuff, but we'll probably mix in a few new ones in every night.) 2. The plan is to start putting some of the demos up on myspace, just like we did with "Japan It." So VERY soon (if not already) you'll have a new Ludo song up on Myspace. When it's up be sure to spread the word.
And now the bad news. The next Ludo record will not be released for a long time. I can't say for sure, but it's going to be a while for all sorts of reasons. As many of you know, we've done lots of showcases in the last month and talks with labels are going very well. As soon as we know something you will too, but obviously we've got to get all that in place before we can release a record. Also, like i said, we're writing right now and we've got plenty of songs we still need to write. We want this thing to be amazing and that means taking time. We've grown SO much as a band since we've started and we're anxious to really find out what we can do. The experience of recording Broken Bride made us a better band and so have ALL the shows we've played in the last 2 and half plus years. (In August we'll celebrate 3 years since the 1st Ludo show ever!!!!) We're trying lots of different things (while still being Ludo) and it's all paying off. There is not a doubt in my mind that when that record comes out it will all be worth it. Like is said, i don't know when it will come out, but I can tell you that in won't be in 2006, so hang in there.
All that being the case, we're going to do what we can to keep all of you in the loop. We won't slack on the blogs. We're all committed giving updates on stuff throughout the summer, so keep checking back here. (and if we don't - email me like it's your job - timconvy@ludorock.com) Like i mentioned there will be new demos on myspace every couple of weeks and we're hoping to throw up more videos every now and then (performance and us just being idiots.) We'll be telling you about new songs we're working on, producers we're working with and just how things are going. Oh - as far as the demos - please remember that they're just demos. They're not necessarily finished versions and the songs may or may not end up on a record. They're all works in progress. But please - give us feedback on the stuff that we put up, and the stuff that you hear at shows.
Ok, what else do i have for you? The plan right now is take lots of "writing time" over the summer, but to hit the road again hard in the fall. I know there are lots of places that we haven't played in a while (sorry Tulsa, Lincoln, Manhattan, West Coast, etc...) but we're going to try to make up for it in the fall. In the meantime, keep an eye on the tour page for the shows we're doing this summer. (Some worthwhile road trips!)
That's the story for now. If you've got questions, comments whatever - feel free to hit me / us up on any of these things:
band@ludorock.com
timconvy@ludorock.com
myspace.com/ludorock
myspace.com/timconvy
thank you as always for all of your patience, love and support.
Tim Convy
Ludo
so here in kansas and andrew & ferrell have been pumping out some hot new jams. on a side note whenever you can use the phrase "pumping out hot jams", or "hot new jams", and what have you, i strongly encourage it. so thats going on as well as staying up late and watching horrible & interesting things. for example when you're up until 3, 4, in the morning there's not much on. last night i was roped into a show on the animal planet channel about the dark-side of animals. i.e. chimps (obvious) and dolphins (what? dolphins? who the fuck would think that a dolphin could be an asshole?) yeah, dolphins, not nice! two different shows back to back. anyway the chimps, pretty standard couple of them go on patrol and sometimes see an outsider, gang up on him, like 12 to 1 and take turns stomping, biting, dragging, and ripping his genitals off and his throat out. who didnt see that coming? they are chimps everyone knows they're evil. now dolphins on the other hand? forget it. out of left field. where to begin? well they are one of few species that have sex for recreation and social purposes, the males will dominate and intimidate other male dolphins buy ganging up and... well prison style. you know what i'm sayin'? they will also kill a females calf to get her to want to reproduce again. like she has a young calf and doesnt want to "do it" with any male dolphins and the male dolphins are all "oh, yeah we will just nix the kid and get that sweet spot going again." so i'm watching this and thinking fuck dolphins, they are not nice. anyway pretty interesting. thats all i have for now.