It taste like flavor...

Who wants some more flavor??? I know I do. Good news!!! Our cravings will soon be quenched. During this weekend, flavor will be prepared and served on levels never seen before by man or creature. I am currently in the midst of the first ever "Flavor of the Weekend." You may be asking, what is this Flavor of the Weekend you speak of. Well let me tell you. Jason has realized he's been quite selfish with the flavors, always reserving the pleasure of creating the tasty classics to him. Upon realization, Jason decided to do something about it. This is when the idea of "The Flavor of the Weekend" came into existence. The basic jest of this weekend is to gather friends and musicians at the studios of Paul Reeves and spend time together writing ridiculous songs about a few untrue events. So far we’ve got two songs done with two or three in the works. The music is funny (we think) and the whole weekend has been a blast for everyone involved. Stay tuned. We’ll be serving these treats up soon.

Another Moving Picture...

Here is a video of Jason and band playing "Afterfall" at Tasty World in Athens. Enjoy.

Cause we like to party...

Wanted to remind all of our readers that this Sunday, April 22nd, Jason will be playing the Melting point in Athens, GA. This is a show you do not want to miss, trust me. You may be saying to yourself...I've seen Jason before, what's so special about this show??? Well, funny you should ask. First, Jason wont be up there by himself, he'll have a bassist, drummer, and guitarist playing along. Second, this is the official release show of Jason's new album, "The Broken Headphones EP."

Jason Harwell...The City Boy

If you haven't yet, go check out Jason's blog. He just finished up a stint of shows up in the NYC with Micah Dalton, and is heading down to the FLA today for another week of shows. (Jason will also attempt to sabotage the University of Florida's athletic program. I hope he succeeds.)

-Al

The New Rebuilt Line

Here is a link to the new Rebuilt Shirts. They will be available for purchase soon at rebuiltstore.com. Big up's to Erik Kriebel for being a good sport and modeling for us. We appreciate it and I'm sure ya'll do to. Enough with the banter, click here.

The most fun you can have in rented shoes...

Question...How would one get their very own Nintendo Wii for only $10??? Well they would come out to Rebuilt Record's Bowl-A-Rama on March 31st and bowl for it of course. Here's how it all works:

1) You click here and sign up for a time of you choice.
2) You show up at Showtime Bowling in Athens at 1pm on March 31st ready to bowl.
3) You lace up your bowling shoes
4) You post the highest score of the day
5) You walk home, Wii in hand.

It's that easy folks! And all it cost is $10. To top it off, Rebuilt will be giving away various other prizes throughout the day! Past prizes have included iPods, Rebuilt gear, gift cards, and more!

So come on out, support Rebuilt, and win a Wii!!!

Please visit here for more information.

Strike a Pose...Vogue!

We wanted to give everyone the heads up and let you know that we've been hard at work designing new t-shirts that will be available shortly. There will be a whopping five new designs coming out. And don't worry; it wasn't just Jason and me picking everything out. We enlisted the services of fashion guru extraordinaire, Lane Evans, to correct all of our fashion faux pas. Because we love you so much, here is a taste of what we've been working on (look up). Let us know if you like the direction we're taking the Rebuilt line (also, we may or may not be working on a line of velour sweat suits.)

Peace, Love, and Fashion
-Al

Broken Headphones Pre Order

You know what they say...when opportunity knocks, open the door and smile. Well listen up cause it's a knocking. You can now preorder Jason Harwell's "The Broken Headphones EP" at The Rebuilt Store. You may be asking yourself, "Self, why would I pay now for something I don't get for a few weeks?" Well, by pre-ordering Jason's new EP you secure your very own copy of "The Broken Headphones EP" and for an added bonus get your name printed in a special thank you section in the liner notes. Here is your chance to get what you've always wanted. And all of this for just $8, that’s right $8!!!! Buy today, you won't regret it, and that is a guarantee!!!

Some more videos

We just uploaded a bunch of videos on You Tube. Check it out!. Stay tuned...more to come!

Tie Tuesday: A Brief Recount

I'm going to spend a few minutes today and give everyone an inside look at the single most important contributing factor to productivity and success here at Rebuilt Records: Tie Tuesday. Tie Tuesday was started over a year ago when Jason and Erik Kriebel (everyone's favorite ex-intern) realized they needed something more to really kick productivity to that next level. After countless hours, ideas, and deliberation, Erik and Jason agreed on 'Tie Tuesday'. Tie Tuesday has been going strong ever since.

However, Tie Tuesday has gone through a few...I guess we'll say...relocations. You see, as one semester ended and another begun, Erik's class schedule changed a bit. He could no longer go to the office on Tuesdays. Confronted with a such a large quandary, Jason and Erik did what other greats had done before them when confronted with such a problem : Identified, Evaluated, Considered (alternatives), and Overcame. It was decided to no longer honor Tie Tuesday on Tuesday but on Wednesday. Despite moving the day, the tradition retained the name Tie Tuesday. Some may consider this confusing, but we here at Rebuilt Records are sticklers for alliteration (i.e. our company's name). Renaming Tie Tuesday to Tie Wednesday was never even considered. Tie Wednesday just doesn't flow right.

When I was hired to attempt to fill the massive void left when Erik had to step down as Rebuilt Intern (this is in no way an allusion to Erik's stature, just the productive and emotional emptiness that arose with Erik's departure) , the practice of Tie Tuesday on Wednesday was continued. I had heard about the legend of Tie Tuesday before my era with Rebuilt began, but to be honest, I was a bit skeptical. How could such a simple male neck accessory have such a massive effect on the subjects wearing it? Many of you may share these doubts. Just know that this is healthy and natural. Somethings are just difficult to wrap the human mind around. But let me assure you, Tie Tuesday is FOR REAL. When we tie those polyester (can't afford the nice ones) adornments around our necks, Jason and I become an unstoppable force.

Like Frodo Baggins returning to the Shire after his long journey to Mount Doom (that one was for Mr. Jon Black), Tie Tuesdays has once again returned to its home on Tuesdays. I now sit here, adorned with this polyester gift from God, writing this fo you. I hope this has provided you with some explanation and insight into the phenomenon of Tie Tuesday. I invite you now, whoever you are, wherever you may be, to partake in this praxis. Try it out just one day. Experience the sensation of Tie Tuesday!
-Al

(this was written in 24 seconds thanks to the power of the tie).

Hitchcock's Birds and Jason's Car...

This is a photo of what some birds did to my car in a period of about four hours. I'm not sure what I did to anger the avian population of Athens, but dang, it must have been bad. I did smack a sparrow one time inadvertently with my grill, but I was driving my wife's 4Runner, so how would they know? At any rate, I've been mulling it over in my mind, and birds may just be the ultimate artists - they combine the modernist qualities of Jackson Pollock's drip paintings with the postmodernist use of fecal material as an artmaking tool. The medium is the message, indeed. In fact, I considered driving my car over to the art school and just parking it on the lawn as an installation. I should also note that it took two trips through the car wash with a serious scrubbing session by the car wash attendant (who clearly felt his reputation for spitting out squeaky-clean automobiles was on the line). Thanks, Minute Car wash! - Jason

Some Jason Harwell Love...

Here is a trailer for "A Moment With You" a movie by Wong Fu Productions. If you listen closely you may recognize "Can I Wait" setting the mood in the background. That's just one of the three tracks Jason has on the soundtrack. Give it a watch.

Jon Black in Video Format

Here is a clip of Jon playing "My Days are Numbered" at Jammin Java. If you like this one...there are two more videos from this gig up on youtube. To find these just click on the video player (links to youtube), look to the right of your screen, locate another video, click, watch, enjoy, and repeat.

Does Rebuilt Really Exist???

Here is proof that Rebuilt is real. Come along while we tour the Rebuilt Offices:

Pre-Order Jason's New EP at the new store!

That's right, boys and girls! You can go ahead and pre-order Jason's brand new EP, Broken Headphones today for only $8! That's an amazing deal... but wait, there's more! By pre-ordering the CD today, you actually become part of the album artwork! What! That's crazy!

Wait, what does that mean? It means that we are going to express our gratitude by including all the names of those who pre-order in special thank you section in the liner notes. Plus, each copy will be hand printed and stamped, which means that each one is a one-of-a-kind collector's item!

Plus, the songs are really good.

So where can you lay down your cash (or credit) for your pre-ordered copy? Over at the brand-spankin' new, redesigned RebuiltStore.com! The EP will be released Tuesday, March 27, but pre-order yours today and get it at least a week ahead of the release! Wow!

Okay, you get the point. We're just excited...

Happy Birthday(s)!

Our lovable staffer, Alan Daniel, recently celebrated his 23rd birthday. Not to be outdone, Jason promptly turned 28. Congrats, boys!

- the staff

The Newest Weebuilt Baby...

We're pleased to welcome to the world the newest member of our little Rebuilt family - Lily Kate Carpenter, daughter of longtime donors Parks and Liz Carpenter. Lily Kate was 8lbs. 6oz. and was 20" in length. Everyone is doing wonderfully, and we are thrilled here at the Rebuilt office to have a new Weebuilt baby to love and cuddle. Especially Al, who feels he shares with them a similar facial structure...

Buenvenidos a Miami...

Hello world of Rebuilt. Al here bloging in from Miami.The Prince of Freshness (Sir Will Smith) wasn’t lying about this city…the heat is truly on. It’s been in the 80’s all week with air as thick as a blanket. You may be asking yourself, “What on earth is Al doing in Miami?” Well…not many people realize I have a very deep-rooted passion for all things salsa, the tasty dip and fiery dance, so when my good friend and friend of Rebuilt Sean McConnell called and asked if I would join him on a week long tour of this of the Miami area (Mecca for all salsa lovers) I couldn’t help but jump aboard. We have been down here playing shows at various colleges around the Miami area. I’ve never experienced life on the road before, but this experience has truly given me an appreciation for those who do this months at a time. There is something a bit strange about sleeping in a different bed every night and not going “home” at the end of the day.

I guess I’ll let you know what we’ve been up to. Sean and I left the Atlanta area Monday morning and drove all day and night to the first destination: Lakeworth, FL. The following day, Sean played about a sixty minute set and we were off to the ‘heated city.’ Sean’s second show (say that five times fast) of the day was smack dab in the middle of Miami at Miami-Dade Community College. After another sixty minute set, we headed back to the hotel to rest up for the next day.

Sean and I woke up the following morning, enjoyed the complementary continental breakfast (thank you Best Western), and headed south for Sean’s only show of the day. (It was during this journey I discovered that Miami is not only the capital of salsa, it is also home of the World Chess Hall of Fame and Museum. I now believe there is a hall of fame for any and everything.) After the show, we headed up Interstate 95 to Boca Raton, Fl. aka The Land of the Retired. I am now sitting in my swanky free hotel room (thank you Lynn University) writing these words for you. Sean and I have big plans for tonight. I think we’re going to join the locals for a 4 0’clock dinner than hit up the local bingo parlor. Maybe I’ll win a free lunch at the Piccadilly Cafeteria down the street. My fingers are crossed

-Al

Gearing Up...

The year is off to a fast start here at Rebuilt HQ with some new faces, new releases, and new horizons. Yes, that's right, new horizons. Firstly, our lovable, huggable intern Alan Daniel has graduated and is now working at the office fulltime. You should give him a call and say hello. Second, Jason's new EP, Broken Headphones is in the mixing stage under the able hands of Chris Greely (perhaps better known as Solo from the Glitter Twins) who also mixed Alive in the Fall. We're also trying to figure out whether we'll release the next Flavor of the Year compilation, and we'd love your feedback on whether you think we should continue that randomness.

Jon's been busy writing and recording demos for his new EP this summer. We're really liking what we've heard so far, and we think you'll find it equally stimulating. He'll be working over in Oxford, Mississippi with Andrew Ratliff (Sanders Bohlke) at his studio. More to come soon!

Al will be hitting the road next week with Sean McConnell as he heads downs to Miami. Look for his updates here on the blog!

Erik is back in school and is still refusing to get a cell phone. We're all praying that he joins us in the new millennium sometime soon.

As always, thanks for your support!

A New Era Has Begun

Let me be the first to welcome you to the mildly anticipated and rarely talked about Rebuilt Records blog. We here at Rebuilt decided that there were not enough bloggers in the world today, so taking a page out of Erik “The landline” Kriebel’s book, we decided to test out the blogging waters. Through this blog we hope to provide you with an inside look at the happenings here at Rebuilt Records. This blog will be updated regularly with everything from Rebuilt Artist News to Jason’s top five Valentines Day date locations. So stay tuned (I’m not sure if you even tune into a blog, but I couldn’t think of any better clichés, stick with us…we are new at this) and stay classy.

-al