It's true. For the band and people making the new merch, it means a new opportunity to express their creativity and a new way to represent themselves. For the people buying/wearing the new merch, it means a new way to display their pride by stylishly supporting a band they love. And for the people observing the wearers of the new merch, it means a new opportunity to be made aware of quality musicians. So really, nobody loses in this situation. We are currently in one such winning situation, as Switchfoot has some NEW MERCH (new t-shirts, to be more specific) for sale at their summer shows (not yet available on Bandfarm). For those of you who are unable to make it out to a show this summer, observe:
(Thanks, Hailey)
(Thanks, Becca)
(Thanks, Lisa)
(Thanks, Nikki)
There is also reportedly a white tee with the Oh! Gravity. album art faces and black dots going down the shirt (Thanks, Nikki), a white and black tee that says "I Was Meant To Live" (Thanks, Kate), and a shirt that says, "Me Gusta El Switchfoot" (Thanks, Natasha). Alright, brand new T-shirts! You probably want to go check out the merch booth at your next show.
Most people cover Switchfoot songs on guitar, so here's something you don't see often: a cover of Awakening on the drums! This percussionist performs the song with precision and adherence to the original, while adding in some of his own well-placed improvisations. Here's a small tribute to Chad, the man with the iron foot.
(Thanks, Dan)
P.S. If you're wondering about the contest in the previous post, Phil will deal with that one in the near future. He likes to count.
@rose...hahahahaha I laughed out loud when I read that! :0)
I love the new merch!!! I wish SF would come here for a summer show!!! Third day is coming to AZ but the tickets are like $300 and its really far away, so I would have to pay for a hotel... oh well.. maybe next year. *shrugs*
YAY! i feel like a hardcore fan now that i have a shirt that you can only get at a concert! i have the first shirt from the top. it's supposed to be a "guy shirt" (cuz it's not "girl cut" but i like it and i doubt i'll grow out of it anytime soon.
still cant believe my video is on switchfoot's official site.. INSANE!! :) i feel DAMN honoured!! mr Butler is a kickass drummer, LOVE his work.. and thanks for the comments guys, MUCH appreciated! maybe when i record again i can cover another switchfoot song, what would you like to see, let me know; jaapvlooi@gmail.com
I want to marry the guy on the drums.
...no, I'm serious.