So everyone is most
likely wondering what Rebellion Pitt is and how it started? Well a couple of
years ago it was just an idea that formed in my brain. So I made this blog to
help promote and support the local music and art scene. The music and art scene
has helped me thought a lot of dark times and I felt like it is just my time to
give back what the scene has given me. It’s taken me a while to figure out the
direction I want to take Rebellion Pitt and what exactly I want to do with it. Now
we are back and stronger than ever with new thoughts and ideas that will take
some time to work out the details. Rebellion Pitts main goal is to help local Bands Musicians, Artists and Independent Businesses promote,
network, and informing the fans and readers about what is going on. This is
going to be an amazing journey. THIS IS JUST ONE OF MULTIPLE POSTS THAT WE WILL
BE POSTING THOUGH OUT THE DAY FOR OUR RE- LAUNNCH!!! To
kick it off Adam from Mongrel Talking about Rebellion Pitt, Fans and what
mongrel is all about.
One of the things I
always try to do with Mongrel is to be there for, and to stay in touch with the
fans, many of whom become friends over time. Music is a way of connecting with
people, of creating a community, and our "family" - while some of us
are lucky and are born into caring, supportive, nurturing families and circles
of friends; others are not so lucky or graced by fate to have these things. As
such, for some we find family and friends in our tribe, in and around the band
and creating these relationships through music is an amazing thing to be a part
of for me and I consider myself very blessed to see this happen over time. I
always make a point to write back to people online, to take the time to say hi
at shows to anyone who wants to do so, etc - not because it makes me a holier
than thou person or something but because who am I not to do this? I'm a music
fan myself and I know how much it means to me when an artist I admire, a band
that means something to me or who inspires me takes the time to chat for a few
at a show, to write back online, or to listen to our music so I try to live by
that same "punk rock" moral guide (Henry Rollins actually was talking
about this the other night when I went to see him speak in Boston, if you were
there you'll completely get this). Maybe we represent that to these people so
of course I want to take the opportunity to connect with them and respond,
talk, etc. I suppose it would be easy and take less time to not do it, but I
feel like I'd be cheating them and myself as I've gotten to meet some very cool
people, many of which I now call friends and whom I've seen progress as
artists, musicians, and people during the course of my time with Mongrel and
it's been amazing. Bixby is one of these individuals and I thank him for all
his passion for life, music, and to make the world a more interesting and
better place, just as I welcome anyone reading this to please also check out
what he's doing here and to keep in touch with us as we continue this crazy
adventure we call Mongrel, we certainly want to share the experience with you.
“Hmmm. Where to begin...
Our friend Bixby, also known as your host and founder of the Rebellion Pitt
asked me to write a statement to the fans and readers for the relaunch of the
site without a lot of direction as to what it should be about so here we go....
I first met Bixby years ago at this point and he's always been amazingly
supportive of Mongrel in all its incarnations since then. Bixby IS punk rock.
Enthusiastic, doing his own thing, and always coming up with a new way to try
to make a difference and to make his mark on the world, starting here in the
local scene. It's his passion, willingness to put himself out there, and
willingness to be himself at all costs that earn respect in my book. With
Rebellion Pitt version1, he gave it a go. He took some time off, regrouped and
here we are at the new and improved Rebellion Pitt and he's ready to take
another shot at it and there's no way I could not support him in this.
One of the things I
always try to do with Mongrel is to be there for, and to stay in touch with the
fans, many of whom become friends over time. Music is a way of connecting with
people, of creating a community, and our "family" - while some of us
are lucky and are born into caring, supportive, nurturing families and circles
of friends; others are not so lucky or graced by fate to have these things. As
such, for some we find family and friends in our tribe, in and around the band
and creating these relationships through music is an amazing thing to be a part
of for me and I consider myself very blessed to see this happen over time. I
always make a point to write back to people online, to take the time to say hi
at shows to anyone who wants to do so, etc - not because it makes me a holier
than thou person or something but because who am I not to do this? I'm a music
fan myself and I know how much it means to me when an artist I admire, a band
that means something to me or who inspires me takes the time to chat for a few
at a show, to write back online, or to listen to our music so I try to live by
that same "punk rock" moral guide (Henry Rollins actually was talking
about this the other night when I went to see him speak in Boston, if you were
there you'll completely get this). Maybe we represent that to these people so
of course I want to take the opportunity to connect with them and respond,
talk, etc. I suppose it would be easy and take less time to not do it, but I
feel like I'd be cheating them and myself as I've gotten to meet some very cool
people, many of which I now call friends and whom I've seen progress as
artists, musicians, and people during the course of my time with Mongrel and
it's been amazing. Bixby is one of these individuals and I thank him for all
his passion for life, music, and to make the world a more interesting and
better place, just as I welcome anyone reading this to please also check out
what he's doing here and to keep in touch with us as we continue this crazy
adventure we call Mongrel, we certainly want to share the experience with you.
Please also check out
the video that Bixby did for our song "West Memphis Hell" (from our
ep "The New Breed of Old School") that he took on as a project for
himself both to support us, and to support a cause we both believe in, clearing
the names of and finally finding true JUSTICE for the West Memphis 3 (www.wm3.org).
I think he did a great job with it and I'm honored he took the time and
initiative to do so. I hope you enjoy it and will share it with your friends.”
With much respect and
sincerity,
-Adam Savage (Mongrel)
Mongrel - aggressive
rock/punk/metal
http://www.MongrelBand.com
http://www.myspace.com/Mongrel
http://www.facebook.com/MongrelOfficial
http://www.facebook.com/MongrelBand
http://www.twitter.com/MongrelBand
http://www.reverbnation.com/MongrelBand
http://www.youtube.com/adamMongrel
http://www.sonicbids.com/Mongrel
http://www.MongrelBand.com
http://www.myspace.com/Mongrel
http://www.facebook.com/MongrelOfficial
http://www.facebook.com/MongrelBand
http://www.twitter.com/MongrelBand
http://www.reverbnation.com/MongrelBand
http://www.youtube.com/adamMongrel
http://www.sonicbids.com/Mongrel
