Hope you had a great weekend. I'm sure you're gearing up for the V-day. Perhaps one of the most ridiculous holidays. A time where single folks freak out and couples in long term relationships say "Shiiiiite... What am I gonna get him or her?" Every single day should be Valentine's Day, right? Shouldn't we treat our loved ones the same all the time? Argghhh...Anyways, we tried to make it easy for you by releasing the KEPI GHOULIE VALENTINES, but we sold out so quick.

We made 300 total and I should have charged more than $2 for these. But being the constant giver, my common sense didn’t work right. A stupid hallmark card costs at least $3.99 for something decent and we send out HAND SCREENED cards with a 2 song CD?? DARN, we really undercut ourselves on that one. But at least it's a good deal for all of you. We shipped all of them out last WEDNESDAY and they should hopefully be in your hands before V-DAY!!

We finally got in the second pressing of the BOMB THE MUSIC INDUSTRY 12" VINYL for GET WARMER. It is limited to 400 copies and it’s on CLEAR WAX with WHITE SPLATTER. Pretty cool looking, and just in time as we finally got more shipping boxes for LP orders. YAY...

We’re getting lots of feedback for the ASIAN MAN TOUR coming up in JUNE. I think we’re sticking with the MAKING PUNK FUN AGAIN tag. I think it has a nice ring and holds true. Here is the finished tour poster by MITCH CLEM: http://mitchclem.com/images/asianmantour-color03.gif
Pretty cool eh? Mitch Clem is quickly becoming one of my favorite artists. Sooooooooo....GOOD!

Yesterday I met with an old bandmate(LARS NYLANDER). He was in SKANKIN' PICKLE with me and then in a great band called 78 RPM'S. Sitting in his garage for the last 9 years is the last physical product for the 78's and now we are offering it to you. This is what we've got:

ON CD:
78 RPM’S - GO EP - $5 (225 LEFT)
78 RPM’S - NEW WORLD CHIVALRY LP - $8 (127 LEFT)
78 RPM’S - S/T 7" - $4 (103 LEFT, ON RED VINYL )

We will be giving these a proper release through the digital outlet, so this is the only physical product left in the world. If you’re wondering what it sounds like, well. Take the non-MIKE PARK(that’s me) SKANKIN’ PICKLE song writing and throw in a bit of more garage punk feel and you somewhat have 78 RPM’S. Take my word, this is good stuff that I think all of you who trust my opinion will enjoy. Finally, I am wondering if any of you who live in NORTHERN CALIFORNIA would be willing to help this weekend as we put together the ALKALINE TRIO LP’S for our pre-order. We will give you a free LP and there will be free food and drinks. So if you want to come hang out, stuff some boxes while listening to punk, get in touch with me.

PEACE,
Mike Park