SECONDHAND

We're back, finally, from a huge road-trip Secondhand took this last weekend. It was really, really fun as we went across America (well, it felt like it) to play a show at Barclay University in Haviland, Kansas. Also, on our trip down we picked up our trailor from our good friends Mara and Doug in Chicago.

It was Justin VanHook and the Secondhand guys vs. the world. A lot of crazy things happened thoughout the trip, not to mention huge storms that locals laugh at (including a tornado warning during our first song), practically gambling with quarters at truck stops, and being in a van for 30 hours driving 65 MPH all the time, everytime. Actually, we managed to cram everything we own plus 4 people into my purple mini-van, including a folded up seat that would soon be a sweet luxary after we picked up our trailor. It was these 3 hours down there that broke us all, cramming 3 people into the two front seats, although sometimes I'd lay in the 24 inch gap between our equiptment and the ceiling. Brandon said it was like stuffing a 2 ton pea into a 12 pound pod, or something...

We had a lot of fun on the trip, and hopefully we can come back to Kansas, and have more stops along the way soon, very soon.

Thanks everyone at Barcaly for giving us food and fun, and making the trip worth it!

-kevin

Hey everyone! We just got back from a small string of shows this weekend in Clarkston, MI and Mason, MI. They were both really sweet.

In Clarkston we played at Club 5529 - opening for Hello Kelly, a sweet band from Canada. The band Search the City was lined up to play, but they couldn't make it out to the actual show. The show was a great time - this place was HUGE too; fully equipted with a giant skate park, two stages, eight pool tables - it was cool. Anyways, the show was really great.

Next we went to Mason MI to open for Boink - a cool rock band (used to be ska, but lost their horns in a tornado (or something like that) ). They are so cool, and they have a new CD coming out - check out their MySpace : myspace.com/boink. That show was fun, we met a lot of new friends down there - which made it ten times more fun beacuse we've never been to Mason before - although I've dreamed of places like it too much. You get my point, it was just fun.

The shows were great, we'll be back there soon hopefully - thanks everyone for coming out!


Before I go, I want to throw in some info on the show we're hosting in Battle Creek - with Disceples Peak and For All We Know. This show is going to be HOT - at the Friends Chuch. More info is at our myspace - myspace.com/secondhand and our tour page on website - secondhandrock.com. Check it out and stop by to say hi if you're in the area!

Thanks for rockin' with us - see all you locals at the show at OakCrest on April 28th (w/ Everyday Sunday, Boink, and For All We Know).
-kevin

P.S. Sorry - the links aren't launching in a new window, I'm not sure why - but just keep track with your <- back arrow if you're checking them out (which you should).

Hey. Well we just threw up some more shows onto our MySpace calendar/Upcoming Events station, so check that out! They're all really sweet, if I do say so myself.
Here's the low-down on them (at least the soonest ones) :

Friday, March 17th: @ Cornerstone University Show starts at 7:30 w/ The Vigilanties and Tears for Juliet

Friday, March 24th: @ Club 5529 Show starts at 8:30 w/ Search the City and Hello Kelly ages 16+

These are the newst shows coming ... I realized I don't want to repeat myself like 100 times in the LiveJournal, MySpace Blog and this Bulletin. Check those out (and our Tour page at our website - secondhandrock.com) for more info.

Seeya at the shows!
<3 secondhand

Hey. Here is the latest in the Secondhand World of Events:

::SHOWS::
03/11/2006 07:00 PM - Delton Methodist Church
503 South Grove Street, Dalton, MI 49046 - $5

WSG. Pink Malloy and The Midnight Thrashers

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03/17/2006 12:00 PM - Cornerstone University
1001 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 - TBA

WSG. The Vigilantes & Tears For Juliet
More info TBA... Show Time is currently TBA
Cornerstone U's .. (for more info about the whole event) : 616-949-5300

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04/01/2006 08:00 PM - Barclay University
, Habiland, KS - TBA

**A lot of info on this show is TBA, but it's pretty far away so don't sweat it!


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::OTHER FUN STUFF::

Look at your desktop, what is there? A palm tree? A panda bear? Stone Henge? Some curvy lines that just make you sick every time you look at them? Well I think it's time to hit up Secondhand's Media! We have buddy icons, desktop wallpapers, and there's also the Merch. section and the Tour section etc.
So it's time for that stupid panda to become extinct from your computer's desktop and let the ambiance of Secondhand brighten your day with a fresh, hot, wallpaper (Designed by our own Aaron Eikenberry and Doug VanderMullen - the guy who did our EP).

It's been a while since the last post, so I thought I'd throw some fun stuff your way and let you have at it.

Seeya!
-kevin

PS - If you feel you are missing out or something - check out Secondhand's MySpace Blog and also don't forget to be our friend on our MySpace - MySpace.com/Secondhand - feel free to message us and leave us comments as you wish.

Hey you guys! Just here to tell you all about a show we're having in Flint, Michigan. Although not all the details are to my knowledge, I'll tell you what I know and there will soon be another post with the rest of them (like what other bands etc.).

Winter Band Bash - Feburary 17th, 2006

Venue: The Lodge
Address: 3515 N Belsay Rd, Flint,MI 48506

Doors: 8:00 PM
Cost: $5 (at door)

If you are over there this weekend, stop on by and enjoy a show! We'll have some fun - see you there!
-kevin

Hey guys - I'm here to fill in the space for the last week or so... well sort-of.

*We went to Nashville to talk to Labels and Booking Agencies, and that went well.

*We had a show in Battle Creek called the 3 1/2 Punk Rawk Show - that was a blast!

Don't you wish you knew the lovely details? CLICK HERE AND CHECK OUT OUR MYSPACE BLOG (which we're trying to bloom) FOR THOSE DETAILS THAT ARE OH-SO AWESOME!

Feel free to comment back, we're trying to update our online sties to get new shows up and everything, so have patience please.
Feel free to comment back (at MySpace or this LJ) and be our friend and we'll get back to you ASAP.

Thanks a lot you guys, you are all awesome!
-kevin

P.S. OH I almost forgot (actually I DID and this is an edit - but :-) There are new pics from the 3 1/2 Punk Rawk Show up on our website, secondhandrock.com >launch site >photos
Check it out and don't forget about the MYSPACE blog thing

Hey everyone! So I'm just home from Skelletones - and let me be the first to say that this was a really, really fun show - one of the most fun we've played in a while. So not much to say, we played with a ska band and an old-school rock band, which they were really funny, oh and of course Blake Jordon w/ J Hook :-). Brandon actually won and XXL shirt, and with the help of Justin and me, we made it XXXXXXL (by fitting me in the back with him too)! The sound system is totally sweet down there and loud and it's really nice for us on stage w/ monitors etc. - I'm just pumped - Murph rules, that's what I'm trying to get at.
Hopefully we'll be there again soon!
We'll be gone for the next week as Secondhand is taking a huge trip down to Nashville for some fun fun fun - I don't really know what to expect... but just keep us in your prayers and thoughts while we're down there in meetings.
Don't forget about our next show in Battle Creek, at their Friends Church with D.P. and F.O.T.M.S. and R.S. (don't forget us, Sh - well it's one word so I'm not sure how you do that one...)
I'll try and find time to post if I get a chance while we're down there and keep you guys updated.

Seeya guys, thanks for a GREAT show at Skelles-
Keep it real!
-kevin

We are headlining wsg. - well I'll just format it all pretty for you kids!


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FRIDAY, JANUARY 20th, 2006
skelletones - headlining wsg.

-The Flowbs,

-Selectively Anti-Social (ska) and

-Blake Jordan

Address: Skelletones : 133 S. Division : Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Cost: $5?**

Doors: 7PM?**

Fun: Yes, lots!

Addtl. Info: Skelletones' Website
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Next we have a show at Battle Creek Friends Church-
More sweet formating for the anal/ocd fans like me-


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SATRUDAY, JANUARY 21, 2006
batttle creek friends church - headlining wsg.

-Diciples Peak

-TBA

Address: Battle Creek Friends Church [] 1305 Olive St. [] Battle Creek, MI 49014

Cost: $2? (tba)

Doors: TBA

Props: Diciples Peak for sure for hooking us up!

Addtl. Info: Battle Creek Friends Church's Website (or it's coming soon) [] email us at secondhandband@hotmail.com
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OK - I think that's it! Well comment us for some fun! Thanks and seeya at the shows hopefully!
-kevin

**Does anyone know the times/prices for a normal show, because that's all it is - technically, but this will be extraordinary if you make it!

Wow, that was a lot of possessives... but any ways... here is the info (finally) about the New Year's Eve show in Coopersville.

New Year's Eve Party
At: My Life on the Rock Church
Location: Life on the Rock Ministries, 158 Eastmanville St. Coopersville MI, 49404, (616) 997-7784
Cost: $10 advance (probably call), $15 at the door
Doors: 7pm
WSG: Every Passing Hour and Three Years Chasing
All Ages

I hope everyone can make it, and if you have any questions, just comment back or email us at SecondhandRock@mac.com.
Thanks and Happy New Years...
-kevin

p.s. Here is a page where you can navigate yourself through some recent Life On The Rock News (with flyers is my main point, both bluk and singular)