Eh, I'm leet. (original) (raw)

Name: Jonny

Age: Seventeen

Favorites: Stingers ATX, Louis Jordan, NYSJE, Slackers, Maytals, Deal's Gone Bad, D. Dekker, Judge Dread, Loafers, Aggrovators, Heptones, Hepcat, Volcanoes, English Beat, King Django, Dr. Ring Ding, L. Perry, Eastern Standard Time, D. Ellington, Mass Hysteria, Skatalites, Madness. Etc., etc. These are a few that may hold some relevance to me getting in, and that I actually listen to on a regular basis. I'm always listening to more though.

I live in NH, pretty close to Boston. I play trumpet, herald trumpet, and cornet. I used to play upright bass, looking to get back into it as soon as I can find a decently priced used one, and get some money. I love to write and listen to music.
I play in a ska band. I'm currently writing material for that. I'm trying to incorporate some rocksteady riffs, jazz beats, and maybe some hard bop horn lines. I don't know. We try to play at least a show a month, but lately we've been finding it harder to get six guys together to work on the new material for hours on end. We've been together almost a year and a half, and we've played a few shows. We're getting there, I guess. I'm also currently writing music for a funk project some friends and I are trying to get off the ground. What do you think of the name Slippery Sly and the Motherfunks? Lame? Prolly.
I don't really buy into image that much. I generally wear whatever's comfortable. I've found that most elitists base their initial opinions based on looks, so I'll let you know. I usually just wear slacks, a button up, and a hooded sweatshirt. I own about seven complete suits, as well as some sport coats and jackets. I try to wear one every Friday. I wear them to most of the Boston area ska shows, you may have seen me around. I'm the tall skinny hispanic kid in the tie. I got bored with this paragraph.

Let me know if you're going to be heading to any shows, or any of the bars or clubs that support or play reggea, ska, rocksteady, etc. There're a few decent ones around. Maybe we can meet up? I'm having a hard time getting around to them lately with the lack of money, but hey, I'm sure I could work something out if you're interested. I'm underage for a couple more months though.
I've been to, have family in, and am most likely returning to Jamaica this summer. I'm hoping to spend at least a week there visting my aunt and cousins. I went and saw them last summer and they've offered me a plane ticket and place in their house. This clearly makes me elite. I've typed entirely too much, so I'll end this garbage.
Other interests: small engines, mopeds, scooters, welding, comics, world/inferno, rockabilly, punk, flying planes,
Keep in mind; Eric Majisto once told me I talk funny and that I probably won't get in. Probably 'cause I'm "rehtahded".