18 years later . . .

June 10, 1991 an 11 year old girl is abducted at her bus stop in front of her house by two suspects in a gray sedan. Phillip Garrido was finally found and Jaycee Dugard (victim) at 29 years old is finally free. She was gone for 18 years and the authorities were stumped. I beg to differ, stumped? I'd just say doing shitty work. Garrido was ON PAROLE while this happened and being monitored AS A RAPIST. Really? Are you fucking kidding me? Shouldn't the parole officer look for anything suspicious during that time? Shouldn't he/she have had a closer eye on things? And Jaycee, the victim, was not found by the parole officer after so many years, but on the Berkeley campus by a security officer. I'm pretty sure that parole officers have a better job with a bigger salary than a security guard for a reason. I'm not disrespecting security guards at all, hell I'm technically one myself. But in the realistic scope of things a security guard does not need as many qualifications as a parole officer. For 18 years, the parole officer never suspected anything. This is outright ridiculous and honestly pisses me off. Seeing people in higher positions not doing their jobs in such a dire situation. She lost 18 years of her life and her parents split up because of the grief it caused them. Here's the article from abc: http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=8426124




-Ryan

Be Careful What You Tweet For

Yes, as usual we aren't safe anywhere. Even in the secluded west bumblefuck region of (enter state here). It is all thanks to the digital age, and of course the narcissistic nature of the world. Yea, I'm talking to almost everyone, it just enthralls you to have everyone know how trashed you were every night this week and that you're life is one big party. Don't get me wrong I enjoy my fair share of partying as well, but updating every second of your life on facebook and twitter is just a little, eh. I mean I've also actually heard people say "let's remember to take pictures for facebook!" How about taking pictures for memories? Once again though I'm going off topic. This obsession with the want for the world to know your business is just increasing your chances of some sort of criminal activity against you. You want to share that you're having a great time in the Bahamas? Go ahead, when that random scumbag friend sees it, don't be too surprised when you're robbed. Okay, so the chances are somewhat minimal, but compared to the pre-internet world, a stranger would have no idea when you're not home and possibly even your address. Did I mention the random guys talking with little girls who are actually sex offenders? No I did not. This world if full of fucked up people who can easily lie about who they are just by typing. You never know who is watching you, now you may never know who's watching you behind a computer screen.

here's an article: http://gawker.com/5346635/facebook-twitter-make-you-easy-prey



"pffff three packs a day? I'm up to a carton, I'm gonna be just like cancer!"
"But no one likes cancer."
"Yah, but at least everyone will know me."

-Ryan

Another Summer in the books

Yes, it's late August everyone. I can't believe how fast time goes. It's already been over a month since our CD release show in NYC. It feels like last week! But great things are coming out of it :) Just been shittin' out new songs like crazy. Well they're not shit but lets just say we've been composing songs in two days or less. We're really excited to see what the future will bring us. Who knows? maybe you'll hear a new OFAC song soon!

But in the mean time start getting your Autumn attire ready because it will be here soon. Today it's cool and cloudy, maybe about 68 degrees fahrenheit. It's already happening. I know there are still a substantial amount of days left for Summer and there will be more hot days but once September turns time just runs away again! I'm not the biggest fan of Summer but I will miss the heat. But I look forward to cuddling up next to the fire ;)

Stay tuned everyone

-Sean

Skinny Water: No Longer Giving Americans an Excuse to be Fat

I understand stand we all have needs. The same routine and same things can get boring. But to be able to keep up with your health needs is what seperates the weak and the strong. With todays technology though, there are so many different methods of losing weight and staying healthy. Recently I just came across a new drink called Skinny Water, no calories or sugar and it tastes fucking great. Most lo cal drinks can taste funky, but at least have some flavor. So throw out your soda, buy some Skinny Water and eat a fucking salad, maybe you won't have to buy two airline tickets for yourself anymore.


-Ryan

I will give you a dollar

If you can find me this puppy

-Ryan

Texting while driving continued...

I think me and Ryan have some kind of telepathic connection where we think about writing about the same issues in this blog haha. But for real. I was driving to work this morning and doing a no no. Yes I was texting while driving more than usual and I was thinking "I better put down my phone". I can definitely hold out for a few minutes from answering a text. I don't want to have to learn the hard way in that department. I think for the past year now I've been saying that I'm going to "fast" from my technology and go for a week without my cell phone. Yea, that hasn't happened yet. I look to do it soon but I have enough on my plate right now where I just can't afford to go without it. But soon I shall pay homage to the old days when no one was constantly in communication and slaves to technology. Let's keep it real people! join me and send smoke signals to each other! haha Lets go for a little while without technology. Look, I know, my brain is wired to this computer and typing out giberish on the keyboard... but for real I don't want brain tumors by the time I'm 23 :)

-Sean


Lets hope it never comes to this haha

Don't text and drive people

First of all, I think that every driver should be required about 50 hours of driving before having the ability to recieve their license. It almost seems to easy to get one's license. I've definitely been in my fair share of unsafe drivers, and it's fucking scary. Not just for myself, but I'm scared for that driver because this means they probably drive like that all the time. So, add the inexperience with teens driving with them texing while driving. Three words: bad news bears. Not gonna lie, I drive like a pussy because I don't trust ANY other driver on the road. I jsut assume they will make some stupid mistake and crash into me, or something. I WOULD like to, however, get people's thoughts on this ad for texting while driving from a police dept in Wales. This shit is pretty brutal, have they gone too far? Personally I don't really think so, you can hold off texting while driving.



-Ryan

Slack attack

Yea I took the weekend off of ranting. Anyone hear about the grave spot next to Marilyn Monroe? Oh I'm sure you have. How about that it was up to 4.5 mill this morning on eBay. Not sure when it ends either. I'd really like to see it all be a fraud and the buyer's just like "What? you REALLY think I would give you 5 million dollars for something I can't enjoy while I'm living and I'm THAT vain to want to be known as the corpse next to a celebrity who never knew me? Yea thats what I want." Something about it just doesn't seem so worth that much money. And if you DO have that much money, how about you spend it on something you can enjoy while you live, or wait uh DONATE it. HELP THE WORLD HOW ABOUT THAT! I think I'd rather die next to someone I love. Hey I would like to be known after I die as well, but this just seems so vain. Last idea you can spend that money on, just send it over to me. -Ryan

Massive blast from the past

Greatest picture we have ever been in



-Ryan

What is time?

Hey folks, I'm sure most of you have noticed that Ryan has been writing all the latest entries so I thought I would take the time and try out this blogging stuff..Which leads me to the thought, "What is time?"

I remember the other night I was hanging out with Micah at our friend Mary's house and at one point through out our conversations she mentioned to me that "You have to live every day to it's fullest!" I would like to believe I do but it led me to the thought that I really can't. Yea yea you may think I'm complaining but think about it.. There are so many obligations and priorities through out the day that we are tied down to that we just can't ever find the TIME to do a lot of the things that we want. It's already late August and it felt like it was just New Year's eve 2 weeks ago (for me atleast). A lot happens in a year but it does go by way too fast, even when you're not having fun. I guess what I'm saying is that time sucks haha. I always try to lead by example but I guess in the "living every day to it's fullest" example I don't really play that good of a role. Although, I do look to improve; it's always good to evolve as a person and want to be motivated to do more things. I could go all day talking about this but I would just like to say to all of you is that if you see an opportunity in life that seems to be fun or enlightening GO FOR IT! Don't have second thoughts. We usually do about everything but how bad can it be? Always try to be at as many places with your friends as possible. Until teleportation is invented, I look to improve myself.

-Sean

If you could give up sleep and always be constantly rested, would you give it up?

Fuck yea. Don't get me wrong, I love sleeping. It feels great to wake up in the morning and feel refreshed. However I have two big reasons why I'd love not to sleep. For one, it's like ending the day knowing 'well I've got to be up early tomorrow for work, this sucks.' So I kind of can't enjoy sleeping because I know what it's bringing. Second, I already don't even sleep that much because I liek to make the most out of my day. I like waking up early and having time to do this or that. I love waking up early on weekends, getting some errands done and then looking at the time thinking 'wow I can't believe its still so early, I can do whatever I want now.' I already think that there isn't enough time in the day, but if I didn't have to sleep I think there would be. I honestly don't see how some people can feel good about waking up at 2 in the afternoon. Okay maybe there's a bunch who go to bed reeeeally late, but I've known some people just sleeping that late because they can. Maybe you feel well rested, but personally I'd rather do something productive, or THINK of something productive to do rather than sleep.

-Ryan

Mind Over Matter

Oh how the world is advancing. Apparently we only use 10% of our brain right? With just 10% look what the world has accomplished, aside from hate crimes, religious wars, mindless gang violence and many other downfalls, a lot has been done. During the times of hunters and gatherers, finding food was a fulltime job. Now due to technology and organization in the world we are able to just drive to a grocery store, or restaurant and fulfill our survival needs. Going a little off topic, but my point is we are evolving everyday. According to FOX news, scientists have had some success on relieving chronic pain, just by using the patient's mind. I have always heard that it is all in one's head which is true. You don't feel pain when you sleep do you? It's because you're brain is focusing on something totally different. I wonder, however, if this is increasing the percentage of brain usage by discovering a new area, or just learning a new type of self control? Of course this new method of pain relief is nowhere near full usage, but we're getting closer. Imagine, being able to stop pain just by your thoughts, maybe we are in the matrix. . . .

check out the article here:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,178558,00.html

-Ryan

Let's start off the day

Good Morning everyone. Two days ago I was kind of feeling like this:



But yesterday was pretty fulfilling and extremely productive. Writing songs usually comes fairly easy to me when equipped with a guitar. But when there is no form of timing, or key and all you have is your voice it usually doesn't work out (At least for me). What I mean is sometimes I come up with a guitar line, or a melody in my head at work. Then I go home and try to figure out the key, and introduce some music to the vocal line, or vice versa. When that happens, it's usually just ok, or even shitty. But for the first time I came up with everything in my head yesterday, and when adding guitar, it all worked out. The sound of the song was exactly what I was looking for and the other guys liked it, well Micah didn't hear it yet, but I've got a feeling he'll dig it. I'm excited for what the future will bring and y'all should be too.

P.s. Ok I wasn't EXACTLY feeling like that picture, but you know how it can be some days. -Ryan

Finally Some Random Good

Has anyone seen those Burger King commericals where the 'king' is reverse pickpocketing people? Aka, putting money BACK in their pocket. I always thought it was a weird commercial. What's even more weird is that this is ACTUALLY going on in London. Whether they got the idea from Burger King, or not it's a great idea. How awesome would it be to just find money in your pocket? This gives me some hope that not everyone is an asshole and that there is some good out there. Check out the article here: http://www.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUSTRE57I45C20090819

Just thought this was funny


see more Lol Celebs

-Ryan

Question of the day: What's the scariest thing to ever happen to you?

I was probably a freshman in high school at the time. Sean, Fleck and I were at one of our friends houses. It was the weekend (and what do high school kids do on the weekends? That's right, do things that aren't quite legal). Actually that night was probably the most drunk I have ever been. I had to have had alcohol poisoning. Yea, a dumb freshman, not knowing his limit. I was throwing up for hours so my friends put me in one of the beds upstairs with a trash can right next to me just in case. Around three in the morning I get back up, actually feeling better, but for some reason go back downstairs to see what everyone else is doing. Sean, Fleck and about two others are up. Sean's packing up a bowl of "tobacco" on this dresser and I've got my head in my arms right in front of it. I lift up my head and see this arm that couldn't have been a kids arm come right over my shoulders. It picks up the bowl and I hear "What is THIS!?" I Turn around and it's our friends father. I was scared shitless. He grabs all of us, pretty much drags us out of the house and takes us down to the end of the driveway saying "NEVER BRING THIS ON MY PROPERTY, NEVER COME BACK AND I'M CALLING ALL OF YOUR PARENTS!!" Luckily we weren't too far from Fleck's house so we walked back to his house. For days I was nervous about my parents coming to me saying, we got a call. But it never happened. What a trip.

Here's a police sketch of the father during the time of the incident



-Ryan

Are You Kidding Me?

In order to learn more of what's going on and find interesting stories in the world I have been going on a lot of different blogs lately. I leave a lot of comments and what not, sign my name and leave my blog and band's myspace address. Yesterday I tried to sign into one of my blog site accounts (not my own blog) and when I tried to post a comment on a story I was denied persmission to do so. I tried signing in today and now I can't even do that. Obviously I can see that maybe they didn't like me leaving my myspace and blog addresses, but I was leaving a GENUINE comment. Does anyone think they were right for kicking me off? I also wasn't saying anything controversial, nor really advertising my band, I just left the addresses there if anyone was curious to see what they were. It wasn't like I was leaving a comment on the war in Iraq saying "EVERYONE LISTEN TO MY BAND AND LOOK AT MY BAND'S BLOG!" In fact I didn't mention anything about it. PLUS they didn't even send me any type of warning and I read their terms of agreement and I didn't violate ANY of them. Even if I did, I should at least be sent an email saying "We do not allow (etc etc), this is your first warning." Bullshit. - Ryan

Where's The Cream Filling?

I'm sitting here eating America's Choice ice cream. You know what America? FUCK YOU for choosing this ice cream. Cappuccino ice cream with hazelnut swirl is what they call it. They got the cappuccino flavor right, but the only type of nut cream in this room is the cream from my nut sack. I'm still going to eat the ice cream though because I'm a fatty. Practice was pretty successful, finishing up the demos real soon, I just wish we could hear what these songs sound like in a legit studio. We are playing in Bloomfield on sunday so if anyone is interested just talk to me I'll give you the details.



"His chin looks like balls want me to cover them up too?"


-Ryan

Give it up Favre

Great quarterback, always respected him on Green Bay. His stats were always great and he had a chemistry with the Packers. Then he wants to retire after losing to teh Giants in the playoffs (ha I know it wasn't reason, but we were the underdogs in that playoff. Football season gets closer and he wants back in and so teh Jets take him. Then I thought here we go again, another Michael Jordan complex. Great player just can't let go. Ends with a terrible season with the Jets, ok NOW he's going to retire. Oh wait no, let me try out the Vikings. Honestly, I'm sure the only person happy out of this is Favre. You were a hall of famer with the Packers, you could have went out with respect, now you're just an annoying spotlight in the NFL. Just take one dip and END IT!


-Ryan

Band interview on the NJ Underground

by Terrance Pryor

Whether you remember them as an indie punk band or know them for their alternative rock styling,Of Fate and Chance has always been the one band to look out for. I spoke with their drummer Jon Fleck about the band's past,present and future.

1)How long ago didthe bandstart playing music together?

We've been playing music together since we were wee little lads. Then our Irish roots lead us to drinking, but we're not really Irish; except for Sean.


2)What's the meaning behind the band's name?

Fate and chance are two opposites that we believe play important roles in everyone's lives.

3)Where was the band's first show?

At the Northbranch Firehouse, we packed the place with all our friends. PA speakers falling over and everything...


4)What led to the change in the band's sound over the years?

Rather than writing complicated songs that only musicians could appreciate, we wanted to write to songs that anyone could genuinely love.


5)How was the writing/recording process forthe latest CD "An Atlas To Solutions"?

After our tour in 2008 we wrote and demoed for months on end; eventually entering Big Blue Meenie Studios and tracking the album in 12 days...


6)The band just recently had the record release show in New York. How did that go?

It was an amazing show. It was so crazy the promoter was threatening to shut down the show even before we took the stage. People were going wild!


7)What's next for Of Fate and Chance?

Hopefully a long and successful career, because all we want to do is write and perform songs that will stand the test of time.


Of Fate and Chance will be performing at the MMAC in Bloomfield, New Jersey on August 23rd.



-Ryan

The robots are coming

Yo this is creepy as hell. I know robots are helping the world so much, but at the same time, could the terminator or iRobot really happen? Technology is advancing at such an incredible rate and humans aren't perfect. A mistake in programming COULD happen, leading to perfect machines overwhelming the world. However, it will obviously be years until technology reaches that height. Even right now though, robots are increasing production, but technically are also stealing jobs. Imagine paying a one time fee for a human worker and clothing and feeding him/her. Oh wait, that's called slavery



-Ryan

For Shits and Giggles

Apparently captcha codes are trying to keep everyone from the Golden State - Ryan

Put THIS in your mouth

Insanewiches, just when Americans couldn't love food more than they did, these came along:

http://www.insanewiches.com/

via www.boingboing.net

-Ryan

Would you rather be considered good-looking or considered a good person

You can take it from me. Being a good person gets you NOWHERE. It's not even relevant that wanting to be good looking over being known as a good person is shallow. I'm assuming this question means that I'd be known as a jerk, but good looking or a good person but ugly. Honestly, I am a good person, I always care about others before myself and never trouble people with my problems. Eventually people become accustomed to your good personality. So, if you keep doing good deeds they will quickly be forgotten because it is expected from you. However, if you are NOT known for being a good person then doing one good deed will become greatly recognized. Plus you'd be good looking? Yea I'm going with that.


- Ryan

Myspace days numbered?

Yup, the day I knew would eventually come. It is statistically proven that Myspace has dropped in popularity. Even during the times when Myspace was the top social networking giant I knew somehow it would be taken over pretty quickly because that's just how life is. Then again half of my friends either never had a myspace page, or never used their page. I think a big social market is college kids and myspace wasn't the most appealing to them especially when the demographic of users became younger and younger. It doesn't look too good when a 20 year old is socializing with a 12 year old. facebook, however, BEGAN with college kids. That was their first market of users. Then they also allowed users of the same age group who weren't in college at the time. Eventually, almost anyone could have a Facebook page. One reason I don't like this is because Myspace is such a great tool for music. Even though the quality isn't the best we have worked so hard to attract so many friends. Now we have to do it all over on Facebook? Not to mention bands aren't allowed to add friends on facebook, but can only recieve them. I'm sure many of you are happy about the billion crappy band requests you won't be recieving anymore, but Myspace helped out unknown bands. And finally, Myspace is FREE which also helps out local or unsigned bands to keep their money and possibly even MAKE money from Myspace. It's still very popular, don't get me wrong, but it's slowly descending. I just hope the end of it isn't near. - Ryan

Stay In School Kids

Honestly, how smart can a burglar be? I'm sure if he had legitmate business oppurtunities he wouldn't have chosen to steal from homes, right? Of course I am. In the UK some guy robbed a 42 year old woman's home taking a laptop, cellphone and a Nintendo DS. He later goes onto facebook and sends her a message saying how awesome everything is and that he didn't take her tv because it was garbage. Cool guy, have fun in prison, hope your smart enough to not drop the soap. I'm not surprised but it is funny, what an idiot. -Ryan

Question Of The Day: What is one thing scientists should invent?

I'm sure many will agree with me. They should create a new form of fuel that America has an abundance of, or a form of fuel that is able to be recycled and used again. We depend so much on foreign products right now that all of those other countries (mainly China and the Middle East) are reaping the benefits. Because America IS such a great country it allows the working man on production lines and other similar jobs to make a decent living. However, this forces the companies to increase the price of their products in order to make a profit. Not to mention the corrupt CEO's embezzling money. This is what's happening today with American car companies, putting our economy in the shitter. China has its sweatshops paying their workers next to nothing. Not only are their low prices eye-catching and more pleasing, but even with those prices they make such a marginal profit. What this has to do with foreign oil is that we consume so much of it and only have so much native oil. Between the two it makes more sense to strive for a way to not waste so much money on foreign oil so we could have cheap power AND boost the economy rather than firing workers, or reducing their salary.

-Ryan

Just watched the latest Entourage

That's probably one of the best tv shows on right now. I still don't understand how Turtle got Jamie Lynn Siegel. Then again that's why it's TV. Gotta say I like him representing the Giants by snubbing Tom Brady hahaha. Even if he was charmed by him later on in the episode. Another episode tonight, but I don't get HBO so woot for me.

Fleck is back from busting caps in targets at his friends shooting range. Now that he's done gettin his country on he's going to be demoing drum tracks for the 3 songs we've been workin on. Hopefully it won't be TOO long until y'all hear it.

Anyone HATING this fucking summer weather. I like it cold, bring me winter NOW!

pfffff Doubtful

- Ryan

How Shitty Is This?

NO THIS WAS NOT ME. "Today, I was sitting in class and I fell asleep during the lesson. I was wearing sweatpants and had an erection. My teacher came up to me and grabbed my penis. She thought it was my phone" - Unknown..

Waiting . . .waiting . . . waiting

We just be sittin here, watching Tool's new video for one of their songs. Talk about abstract, had something with sandmen growing and destroying each other? Anybody know of it? Anyway, Fleck and I are just waiting for the other guys so we can continue writing some demo songs. Definitely different from our previous stuff, but I'm sure it will all tickle your fancies. Don't forget to follow our twitter and keep updated with what we're doing. Also, for anyone who has our album be so kind and say a few words about it on itunes, or amazon mp3. We'll give you our love? Later.

Question Of The Day: What is one thing that annoys you?

People's self-righteousness. So many people I know always think that they're right with no open-mindedness at all. When people tell me that I'm wrong, I ASK for reasons why and open my mind. In fact I'd say half the time I change my mind, as long as there are legitimate reasons to backup their thoughts. Everyone is stuck in their shell and they need to get out and listen, shut up and listen. To go along with this, being interrupted is also extremely annoying. I personally think another self-righteous act. It shows how little that person cares about what you're saying and just trying to get their input across. When this happens I know the argument, or debate, is not worth my breath. Open up your ears, minds and always question what you know.

Be Self Conscious For Even Longer

Ok maybe not THIS overweight

This is some old news, but for those of you who don't know apparently overweight people are most likely to outlive those who are 'normal.' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discovered that in 2004 there were more than 100,000 fewer deaths among the overweight in 2004. Now technically it seems as if it is healthier to be overweight. As we go through life we try to be as healthy as we can to live as long as possible. If you live longer being a little overweight, should that be the new standard? Something about that makes sense if this standard was altered. However this is garbage. I spend so much time trying to keep my weight down and watching what I eat because of my incredibly slow metabolism (Then again drinking doesn't help much). Turns out my hard work was for nothing? Yea, thanks God. Maybe he just intended for us to enjoy life eating what we want. Maybe we aren't supposed to be worried about our weight.

Your hand has been replaced by a rubber stamp. What does it say?

"I Touch Little Boys" Because if I got into a fight and punched them in the face, not only would it hurt, but the jig would be up for them hahaha. Who would want to be known as a little boy toucher? Even if its a man or a woman, not a commemorable trait.

RIP Les Paul

Well shouldn't I feel foolish? One of the most legendary icons in music passed away and it took me a day to talk about it. Yes his obvious mark being the creation of THE Gibson Les Paul guitar has had an impact in the music world. However he also created the use of multitracking, overdubbing, delay effects and many other methods still used today. I am going to be honest though, I praise him for the Les Paul, but not the biggest fan of his music. Does it suck? Not at all, just not my taste. However, Sean has seen him before and he thoroughly enjoyed it. He's very talented and in the eyes of music, an innovator. So at age 94, Les Paul, rest in peace. (Is it just me or are celebrities dropping like flies?)

Michael Vick is Back???

Disgraced ex quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons is not only out of jail, but now reinstated into the NFL. For those of you who don't know Michael Vick, he was a legit quarterback who was arrested some years ago for hosting dogfights in a house he owned in Virginia. Some may think this isn't that big of a deal, but that's because if no one has actually experienced it, it's hard to imagine the cruelty of this action. He did serve his time in jail, but to have the privilege of being in the NFL again is ridiculous. If he had the audacity to host dogfights, that shows the characteristics of personality. It shows a certain tolerance to cruel acts and now they are once again giving him the luxury of all this money a year that most don't make in a lifetime. I can't imagine many Eagles fans being happy about this. To root for someone like that is going to be hard. This almost makes me love being a Giants fan even more having Philly as our rivals. Makes me want them to lose even more. Ha, good luck defending your new QB Philly!

As for us, we have been writing and coming up with lists of radio stations, reviewers, newsletters and all forms of publicity to send our album to. If anyone knows any sites that do reviews, let us know! It would be most appreciated. We know our video section on our myspace is messed up, but it will be fixed shortly. But then again you can never depend on anyone else except yourself.

Don't forget to get our new album on iTunes, amazon mp3, or in our merch store. Click the link to the top right the says "buy our cd here!". Well I'm going to watch the Fresh Prince, peace out - Ryan

Welcome Bros and Hoes

I am proud to announce the official Of Fate and Chance blog. Get the latest news, thoughts, banter and views of any of the band members. Please please PLEASE do not be shy and leave comments asking questions, or just praising our awesome blogging skilllzz. ha. But for now, down to business.

So we've been crazy busy promoting our latest album "An Atlas To Solutions". We have to say that the cd release went extremely well and will always be remembered by us and our drunken crowd of fans haha. Because we wanted this to be memorable we rented two charter buses to take a group of fans to the show in NY and allowed everyone to drink on the buses. As much fun as they were having, the promoter not only kicked some people out before we played, but threatened to shut the show down. Personally, I didn't think it was that out of control, but there were some underage drunkees inside which the venue it reliable for. To those who were kicked out I do apologize we couldn't get you back in the show, but we did everything we could. Hopefully videos will be coming soon of the show. It was a great start to kick off the release of our album and we thank everyone for coming.

FINALLY got a Twitter account, so come tweet with us @ www.twitter.com/offateandchance. And just for fun check out www.twatter.com hahaha. Don't worry it's not porn.

We are in the latest issue of East Coast Rocker as one of "The Top 20 Bands You Should Know in 2009". So if your from Jersey pick up a copy and check it out!

Upon seeing such a trend through the years of the ego in music, we've decided to bring back our idea of officially and strictly writing abour our fans. That's right people you won't hear us cry anymore!! haha. But seriously, we want your voices to be heard, we want everyone to feel apart of this band. I do have to say though, it will be awhiloe until we release anything, but we will keep these stories in stock for the next album. And even if your story isn't picked, it will always have a chance for the album after that. Send all stories to ofacstories@gmail.com.

Well folks that's it for now, keep in in touch for a much more interesting entry. With Love - Ryan