Hah, if you could only read this

If you could only read this, you'd know how dope we are. For the past year, we've played frats, house parties, bars, clubs, the works. Pretty much everything you could expect for a hobbyist/amateur band. If you have been to any of them, you know the score:

We have precious few "fans" who hear about our music and follow us.

We have gone from a stodgy, wooden live act, to something that puts the average folks to shame, and some professionals too.

We have no recordings, no merchandise, no brand, no visibility.

So, what you are about to witness (those lucky nobodies who are reading this blog) is the attempt to transform our humble band into a Seattle mainstay. To paraphrase the Six Million Dollar Man, we have the technology. We are recording a four-song EP as we speak, and our live show speaks for itself.

What we are betting on is that, once we have something recorded we can hang our hat on, everyone else will be able to catch up with what we're all about. You won't be in the dark as this happens. There are videos, interviews, live recordings, sneak previews, upcoming shows, every kind of media you could want to consume, we are making available.

So get ready, you are about to see a band on the cusp of professionalism, a transition phase from nobodies, to somebodies. Or possibly, to nobodies. It's possible none of this will work. But also, just maybe, you can catch a glimpse of something in its infancy.

That's what this blog is about.

See you soon.

10th & Commerce

Rockwell Powers Album Release Show

My latest solo album "Kids in the Back" (produced by ill pill) comes out later this month. To celebrate to occasion I am planning a record release show at Hell's Kitchen in Tacoma. The Physics, Grynch, Macklemore, and I will be performing. DJ ASTRONOmar will be on the 1's and 2's all night and the homie Can-U is hosting. show starts at 9. 21 and over. 5 at the door. i think that about covers it. This is going to be really fresh, please come support. -note, this is a Rockwell Powers solo show, not a 10th & Commerce show.

Live at the Faire Gallery Cafe

We played at the Faire Gallery Cafe last night and had a ball. The faire is a rad little spot on capital hill that has been kind enough to let us come through and play 4 times this winterer and spring. Big uppers to the Secondhands who came with us from tacoma to play as well. They were really dope, well definitly be playing with them again soon.

A couple weeks ago Ryan durr joined the band. He plays the keyboard and were really excited that he decided to inlist.

Were always looking to play shows. If anyone you know if planning a house party or bbq or anything like that and wants some live music, tell them to hits us up.

We posted a new tune on myspace (and facebook) last week. its called "Pieces" go take a listen- www.myspace.com/10thandcommerce

peace,

Rockwell

A message from Jyri

As master Rockwell Powers mentioned in his blog-ism, "New Members/Good Luck to Jyri and Evan", I have indeed left the States to ca$h in on my studies and am, of course, pursuing my ever-present, never faltering musical interests. When RP said that it seems that I always have a new project, he isn't kidding - my mind tends to wander a lot when I'm inspired, and there are, indeed, a great bevy of musical ventures I aim to partake in, when the time comes, of course. Right now I am focusing on two, namely: New Origin (alternative rock/industrial/progressive - not really Metal, RP - *smiley*) and Right Of The Master (progressive jazzy black/death/doom metal). I am more focused at the moment on the former, but will gradually gather the pieces together with the metal band (RotM) as well and actually record something.

So... New Origin...

n.O, to continue cryptically abbreviating everything imaginable, is a band I was in before leaving for the US. In the summer of '07, we began work on our first EP, for which the final guitars were recorded mere days before I was booked to fly out of Finland. Short story... even shorter: the EP is finished after meticulous recording and mixing and organizing busy schedules and bassists living abroad. The entirety is up for free download in the appropriately titled music section on our website (http://www.neworiginband.com), along with a promo single track "Liquid Courage". Check it out(!) and add us on MySpace or Facebook, or both.

We're currently in the process of writing new material, finding a bassist, booking shows, and sealing that coveted record deal.

I suppose that's enough marketing for now.

I wish the best of luck to the new incarnation of 10&C, which appears to be a splendid one; Kenny is a beast on the gitbox and Jon is a creative bastard. I rabidly look forward to whatever they put out. It even strikes me with an inkling of jealousy that I am not able to be a part of this incarnation, but, life tends to move people around to strange places and in even stranger ways. I'm fortunate and proud to have been a part in creating the 10&C machine, and hope that the concept lives on and grows. Speaking of which I have another side project in mind. It's...---

With utmost regard and greetings of rocking onward,
Jyri

links:
http://www.neworiginband.com
http://www.myspace.com/neworiginband
http://www.facebook.com/pages/newOrigin/34878090585?ref=ts
http://www.myspace.com/rightofthemaster

Inauguration Party!!!

On January 20, the night of President Obama's Inauguration, we played at the Hi-Dive in fremont with live band Vunt Foom and emcees Diztortion, I Adjust, and Ra Scion (of common market). To sum up, this show was fuckin rad. Usually when we open shows the venue isnt full because a lot of people just wanna see the opener, but due to (i'm assuming) the festive feel of the evening, the bar was packed for our set. We turned in our best show to date, and had a damn good time doing so. It was our first time opening for Vunt Foom, and they are something special. A 7 (or 8?) piece jazz/hip-hop band, they provided the perfect backing to up and coming Seattle emcees (and the homies) Diztortion and I adjust. Their set with Seattle legend Ra Scion was, and quote me, one of the freshest hip-hop sets i have ever seen. It was my second time opening for him and its a real privileged to open for an emcee who has been a favorite of mine since the first Common Market project came out. We hope to rock again soon with Vunt Foom, and hopefully come back to the hi-dive, which is a great spot for live music.

-RP

New Members/Good Luck to Jyri and Evan

We are welcoming two new musicians to the band, Kenny Lu and Jon Stefan. Kenny Lu will be our new guitarist and Jon will be playing both bass and guitar. Kenny is from Renton and is a student at UW, and Jon is from Gig Harbor, now living in Tacoma. Both are extremely creative and add a lot to our live set and will be writing much of the our new music as we prepare to record a studio album this spring/summer.
The reason for the new members is loss of original members- Jyri graduated and moved back to his native Finland to cash in on his American education and pursue his career with his bands in Finland. It seems every time I talk to him he has a new project, but I believe the one he is most focussed on his metal band, New Origin (www.neworginband.com). Our bassist , Evan, will be studying in Morocco for the next 5 months, and will be rejoining the band when he returns.

-RP