# 2
Brian McTear to me
11/4/04
Hey Bob!
I am glad Amy gave you my email. My case is mild as well. I am 32 years old, historically my lungs have been very healthy, and my digestion was a little more of a problem, though in the past few years I have become vigilant of both (I started antibiotic treatment for psuedomonis in my late twenties).
Yes, I want them to pass a smoking ban! Do I ever! I just returned from a three week tour of the east coast and some cities in the midwest, and, as always, NY is the greatest pleasure because of its non-smoking bars (as are any of the venues in CA). They all say it is bound to happen, but it is not happening fast enough, as I am sure you would agree.
So what instrument do you play? When will your bands have websites? What venues do you play? I see that the Weeds have played the Unitarian Church. That is a tough show to get for a Philadelphian!
I played crazy avant garde loud noise music for years in my twenties. The music I make now is a sort of “reset button” to start up in a new direction. With two records now, I am ready to move away from the “guy and a guitar” thing. I am really excited to start a third Bitter bitter weeks record.
You should come by and see my studio some day. I run it with my girlfriend Amy, with whom I am also in a band called the Novenas (we are doing a record right now). The studio is a great place. It is big but laid back and comfortable. Lots of cool stuff too. Thanks for the message! Let me know when your bands are playing. I’d love to come out!
B