three words

stewart, sting, adams

three more words:

rod, sting, bryan

can you handle it?

i don't think so



i have two favorite parts:

1. the douchey conversation at the beginning

2. when sting plays a guitar solo on his bass

- Jesse Kates / the Sexy Accident > listen on iTunes

I was dressed for success

(Pavement playing "Here" live in Belgium, 1992. They look like they're having so much fun!)

- Jesse Kates / the Sexy Accident > listen on iTunes

there can be only one

OK, I am pleased to announce that a new song has graduated into full rotation. Since first being played by the Sexy Accident, "All Surface" has demonstrated exemplary leadership, integrity, charisma and community awareness. Before serving as a Sexy Accident song, "All Surface" was a twinkle in my mind's eye and a whisp on the collective unconscious. Now, "All Surface" has proven itself worthy of the mega-standards of The Sexy Accident by exhibiting unique and unusual tonality, an evocative mood, nifty guitar work, and lyrics of a certain sophistication. When you next hear it, please welcome "All Surface" with open ears and congratulate it on its promotion.

Oh, "All Surface" asked me to share its lyrics with you, such that you might recognize it better when you come across it by the water cooler.

All Surface

float away, winter
give a rest to your test
climb aboard, summer
a gentle breeze stirs the trees

stay a while, lover
make me feel like I'm real
turn your face to me
let me know before you go

why they don't know me
like they should know me
like they said they would
and I don't mean it
and they can't see it
like I wish they could

did you sail, sister
around the world, clever girl
as you span oceans
locked by land, not my plan

and I don't know me
like I should know me
like I thought I would
and they don't mean it
and I can't see it
like I wish I could

I'm tired
of being here
fading to one
with no purpose
all surface
coming undone

did you hear, father
they called my bluff, I'm not so tough
cut my chest open
found a plan, but not the man

and they don't know me
like they should know me
like they said they would
and I don't mean it
and they can't see it
like I wish they could

I'm tired
of being here
fading to one
with no purpose
all surface
coming undone

I'm tired
of being here
fading to one
with no purpose
all surface
coming undone

(c) (p) 2008 Jesse Kates - All Rights Reserved

In other news, "I Just Need My Car" has turned out to be a bit of a scamp. In its most recent HR evaluation, "I Just Need my Car" was called out for attendance issues, an awkward and overly-abrupt key change, violating the dress code, unsportsmanlike conduct and generally just giving us all a lot of sass. As a result, "I Just Need My Car" has been promoted to President, North Supply division and you will probably never see it again.

We'll have more information for you at our upcoming all-hands meeting, scheduled for whenever I flippin' feel like it. Thanks for all that you do. There are cookies over there on the counter. And some bourbon.

El Presidente,

- Jesse Kates / the Sexy Accident > listen on iTunes

I'm pooped

I don't know about all of y'all, but I'm dragging today. It's hot hot hot in the Kansas City. I was up late rocking out at Jerry's Bait Shop (thanks to everyone who came out!), and I didn't sleep terribly well, and now I'm back at work trying to find some focus.

Last night's show was good. Our set got cut short, which was a bummer, so we only played two songs with Chad, our new guitarist: My Girl from Kinda Like Fireworks and our cover of Uptown Girl by Billy Joel! :) Both went over really well.

The lollipop factory rocked my world with their soccer pants, fitted t-s, wall of amps and tophat (singular.) It made me want to work on our look. That stuff doesn't come naturally to me, though.

Thankfully, it's almost lunch. A little walking and talking and eating will do me good.

- Jesse Kates / the Sexy Accident > listen on iTunes

Guided By Voices

OK, so I think I'm becoming a huge Guided By Voices fan. I don't know why it's taken me so long. I knew I would like them ('cuz Chris from .pointfive does), but for some reason I didn't check them out until now. I bought Bee Thousand and Isolation Drills from Needmore Discs because Colleen recommended those albums, and I like both extremes of production. The songs are just great, and Robert Pollard's lyrics are such a weird, perfect blend of focused abstraction.

So yeah, another great band! And I think GBV deserve the CONSUME EVERYTHING approach that I reserve for my favorites.

- Jesse Kates / the Sexy Accident > listen on iTunes

Kinda Like Fireworks on Amazon!

You can now buy Kinda Like Fireworks, our saucy second album, from Amazon MP3.

And at $7.99, it's even cheaper than on iTunes!

- Jesse Kates / the Sexy Accident > listen on iTunes

July Performances

Hello sportsfans!

Three shows this month! At each of these buggers, we'll be playing a number of nifty new tunes and introducing you to our new guitarist, Chad Toney! Chad brings a whole new level of rock and lead-line spaghetti to the band. We think he's very saucy, and we're sure you will, too!


Wednesday July 16 - The High Noon Saloon - Leavenworth, KS - 8pm

Jesse will be playing about 45 minutes worth of old, current and NEW tunes on his good old acoustic guitar. As far as we know, the show is free, but don't challenge him to a pistol duel if we're wrong!

The High Noon Saloon is located at 206 Choctaw St. in Leavenworth, KS


Thursday July 17 - The Brick - Kansas City, MO - 10pm

Chad's first show! We'll be playing two new songs: 1) "All Surface," a brooding, gorgeous number that alternates between spacious ambiance and full on DRIVE and 2) "I just need my car," a poppy, jangly tune about tying up the last loose ends after a messy break up... we'll also be whipping out our first COVER, of a tune that I will not name. You will love it. Those at our last show at Prospero's Books know what I'm talkin' 'bout.

We'll be playing with Merch, from San Francisco

The Brick is located at 1727 Mcgee St. in Kansas City, MO


Monday July 21 - Jerry's Bait Shop - Lee's Summit, MO - 8pm

This time we'll be rocking the suburbs as part of the Jerry's Bait Shop Midwest Music Showcase. We'll be playing with The Waystation and The Lollipop Factory. Jerry's is a very fun place to watch a show. We hope to see you there!

Jerry's is located at 302 SW Main St. in Lee's Summit, MO


- Jesse Kates / the Sexy Accident > listen on iTunes

Calling Lawrence, KS!

Do we have any fans out yonder way? We're having a heck of a time getting a show set up. Anyone know any bands or people who might be able to help us out? We would be eternally grateful.

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Help us help you

Like our band? Join our Email list and tell us what city you live in. It helps us know where to play next!

Plus, you'll get updates before our shows so you're always in the loop, and you'll get to hear more of ME! Me me me me me! :)

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Woo, art order!

From: Matthew Matthew
Subject: Art order

Hello,
My name is Scott Taylor, i will like to order for some piece of your work from your studio as gift for my parent are celebrating Brithday, so i will be glad to have your reply as soon as possible, aslo will be glad if you can send me your website address to choose or send me four of your product that is available for me to choose. Also let you know the payment will be made by cashier cheque. Waiting to read from you today.so that we can make some progress.

I will be waiting to read from you at you convinet time.

thanks

Matthew.


Thanks Matt! I mean, Scott.

- Jesse Kates / the Sexy Accident > listen on iTunes

Wanted

so, like I was driving home last night from this rad movie, and this dude started shooting at me. so like, i started shooting back at him, to block his bullets with my bullets and stuff, you know? and i was like, wtf? why are you shooting at me? so i had my girlfriend like kick out the windshield and drive the car while i jumped up on the roof and swung off a traffic light and jumped into the other guy's car and killed him, you know? 'cuz i was like, dude... that's my car and my girl and me you're shooting at. what the hell?

so yeah, anyway. seen any good movies recently?

- Jesse Kates / the Sexy Accident > listen on iTunes