Posted by Justin Jones on Wed, Jan 25, 2012 @ 12:48 PM
ChillSet doesn't get mad, we get Angry! As in Angry Ham's Garage (2 Beacon Street) in Framingham this Saturday night. Show starts at 9:00pm.
This show is a special show for us. Why? Well as many of you know, Dan recently underwent surgery for his knee. The procedure has turned a once proud, handsome man into a twisted, hideous freak. However, he can now bend his knee, so you win some you lose some. And this will be his first show back. Yay Dan! And welcome to Dick's Sporting Goods!
So come on down this Saturday and have your picture taken with the freak. And enjoy some ChillSet (for our Spanish speaking audience, El Conjunto de Frio). All the money we raise at the show will go towards buying Dan a new cool-looking leg, perhaps complete with Swiss Army Knife attachments and a bottle opener or something. Perhaps like these...
Magic legs...
Posted by Justin Jones on Tue, Jan 10, 2012 @ 09:35 AM
Attention all ChillFans! If you like seeing ChillSet at the Asgard in Cambridge, you're gonna love this...
The Asgard's sister pub, The Kinsale, will be hosting their first ChillSet show ever on Friday, January 13th at 9:30pm. That's right. We're often told how people love coming out to the Asgard in Cambridge to see us play. Good food, great drinks, and everyone loves the style of the place.
Well, The Kinsale is no different. Located right in Government Center at 2 Center Plaza (Cambridge St.) in Boston, it's the place to be this Friday Night. So come on down and get a little Irish in you (you can take that as you may). Like I said, it's our first show there, so let's see if we can pack the place.
Are you someone who makes visual decisions? Then for you, here's a couple of picks:
Posted by Justin Jones on Thu, Jan 05, 2012 @ 11:56 AM
So this isn't the sexiest blog we've ever put up (Dan's erotic snuff films are still the gold standard) but we thought we'd take a moment to make a cool announcement.
For years, the guys at ChillSet have shunned bass players like fat guys shun brussel sprouts. But we've heard your cries and came up with a hell of a solution. ChillSet is now the proud owner of a brand new, 1000 watt subwoofer. So why does this matter even a bit to you? Well...
- We can now really crank things up for the live shows. It's possible you can now hear us from space. Or from the trunk of a car where your future killer will likely dispose of you.
- It makes bums rattle. Not the homeless variety, rather the one you sit on in chairs everyday. If you're regularly sitting on homeless people, I don't know what will happen.
- Getting Punchy: Every delicious note you hear packs a little more wallop. Big sound improvement with much better clarity.
- Music played during our breaks now have club sound quality.
- It's much lighter to carry. You don't care about this, but I do when you're carrying shit out of a bar at 2:30am.
- From every ripple of Scott's magnificent vocal cords and keys to Dan's punding bass drum to Justin's cheap jangly guitars made by 8 year old Korean children, it can all be felt deep within you, where baby's are made.
We hope you enjoy the new sound at shows and look forward to seeing you in 2012. In fact, come see for yourself at The Point at 147 Hanover Street this Friday in Boston. Show starts at 9:30pm.
Posted by Justin Jones on Fri, Dec 23, 2011 @ 07:36 AM
From everyone at ChillSet, have a safe and happy holiday season. And yes, I know it's ironic that the one time Scott dressed up as Santa he didn't have a beard. About as effective as AquaMan in the desert. But whatever.
And for good measure, a Happy 29th Birthday to Me. I was born to toot my own horn. Look at that sense of style: a sexy-as-hell button down with clown overalls. Take a number, ladies.
Posted by Justin Jones on Fri, Dec 16, 2011 @ 01:44 PM
Friday Night! Congrats everyone, we made it. The end of another long week as we begin the long, expensive march to the Christmas (and all other) holidays. How best to celebrate our collective triumph? Glad you asked.
Do you live in Framingham? Around Framingham? Could find Framingham on a map with three guesses? Once had a solid sexual encounter in a town that rhymed with Framingham? Then you're invited to ChillSet's regular monthly bash at Pepperoncini's in (where else)...FRAMINGHAM!
Show starts at 9:30pm. I recommend you come early and try the new Mac and Cheese Pizza.
And now, some great info-graphics on Framingham's geological make-up. Enjoy!
Posted by Justin Jones on Tue, Dec 13, 2011 @ 07:30 AM
We've played a lot of shows over the years. A lot of em. Take a moment to think about a bunch of shows, add 6, multuply that number by 11, subtract 2 for last-minute club cancellations, and you'll end up with a pretty big number. Welcome to our lives.
But there's nothing more exciting than playing a new venue. And that's exactly what we're doing this Saturday night. For the first time ever, ChillSet performs at JJ's Sports Bar and Grill in Northboro, MA. (Address: 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northboro, MA 01532). Show begins at 9:00pm and it don't stop till the break of dawn! (Correction: stops sometime around 12 - 1am).
Organized by our friends at Strive Entertainment Group, this place looks like a fantastic place to come see the band. Let us open our hymnals to what I believe are the perks of stopping by JJ's to see sexiest band in rock and roll:
- Location, location, location: They are conveniently located at the Junction of Routes 9 & 20 on the Shrewsbury / Northboro line. If you can't find your way here, it's time to visit the DMV and consider a future in bicycles. It also has the added quality of being particularly convenient for the band, as both roads can get us back to Brighton.
- The Grub: I'm checking out the menu and I gotta tell you, it's right up my alley. Any time you offer buffalo wings that has a flavor called "Wow," you have my attention. Also something called "Adult Mac and Cheese," which I assume will be served with a garter and a men's magazine. Looks like it's a full kitchen until 10:00pm (yay!) followed by pub food the rest of the way. Hint: come early, put in that order early, then munch while you watch. This is quite an education you're receiving. I'm like the ITT Tech of How to Function Properly at a Show.
- The Price of Admission: Do we look like a band that would ask people to come try out a new venue with us and even think of charging to get in? Hell no. This is a FREE SHOW!!! Although, as usual, touching the band will cost you extra. And no, we can't make change for a dime...
- The Music: Many of you devoted ChillFans have come to learn, love, and respect the high art form of a great ChillSet show. From traditional acoustic arraingments that your parents made out to when they were 17 years old, to the sonic heights of ChillSet's own "Will Ferrell Medley," every show offers a great mix of dancing and laughing & laughing and dancing. Sometimes, the music even moves grown men to tears. Not the type of men I'd ever hang out with, but the world needs sensitive bartenders I guess.
- The Girls: Finally, a topic on the mind of everyone who wants to go to a good show. Yes, there will be girls. Many of them will be smoking hot. Do not talk to these women as you are likely to scare them away. Plus, they're probably thinking about me and my Size 34 waist anyways. Rather, watch them from afar, as if you were on a safari in Africa. Remember, you don't need to go lay down with lionesses to appreciate their destructive power and grace. Try picking off one of the smaller, weaker ones instead. Watch "A Beautiful Mind" again as a refresher for girl success.
- The Degenerate Gambling: Yup, I checked...they have Keno. And remember, EVERYONE'S a winner when you play Keno. Be smart: go 5 numbers, and just go 1,2,3,4,5. I've seen 4 people win $500 on that strategy alone. Plus, I don't think the number 73 has ever come up before.
- The Cause: Like I've said, it's always fun to play a new place and this looks like one that we want to keep coming back to again and again. So do you part - come to the show this Saturday and bring a few people with you. If possible, try to get at least one person who's never been to see ChillSet before. It will be the greatest Christmas / Hanukah / Kwanzaa / Festivus gift you'll ever give. (And guys, if you want to tell the girls you bring that you know the band in hopes that it'll help you seal the deal, I'll do my part and tell them the whole band was your idea.)
Wow, that was a post-and-a-half. Let's take a moment to review all the info that you need to know: JJ's Sports Bar and Grill. Saturday December 17th. Northboro, Ma. Starts at 9:00pm. Free to get in. Lots of food. Lots of love. Some girls are like lions. Keno. Music. Dancing. Drinks. Watch "A Beautiful Mind."
That about covers it. Thanks again to our friends at SEG and we'll see you at the show!
Posted by Justin Jones on Thu, Dec 08, 2011 @ 09:00 AM
Good morning, ChillFans! We're getting a lot of questions as to when our next show in Boston is. The answer couldn't be more delicious or convenient.
ChillSet is playing THIS FRIDAY at The Point in Downtown Boston at 9:30pm. If you're in the area (or feel like doing a bit of travelling from the I-495 region), stop on by, grab a pitcher, and come hang out with us.
There will be great music, great beer, great looking people, great bartenders, and great times had by all. How do you get there? What am I, Mapquest?! Just punch 147 Hanover Street, Boston MA into your Garmin or Cadillac CTS built-in navigation system. Done, no big whup.
I may even live-tweet from the show, so if you're on the Twitter, start following @ChillSetMusic. Not only can you stay up to date on the latest thoughts and ramblings from our disturbed minds, but you'll also be instantly notified when new blog articles hit the web. It's called "Win-Fucking-Win" so get on board.
Posted by Justin Jones on Mon, Nov 21, 2011 @ 12:39 PM
Gobble, gobble. What's up everybody? As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, the boys at ChillSet are starting to get a bunch questions about if we'll be playing in the Medway area while everyone's home. Ah Medway, where my 1996 Middle School wrestling championship in the 120-129lb. weight division is still talked about in hushed tones. Sorry Joey Yap, but you never had a shot against this beautiful alabaster body.
Could I go on with my tales of Medway accomplishment? Well I don't like to brag but you're damn right I could. Band President, Class Treasurer, 1/2 of Class Couple, Got a "5" on the AP History Test, performed in the musical just so I could go to the afterparty at Al Thomason's house, 14th man off the bench in basketball, "Most Valuable 'Person' of JV Soccer (helps when you're the only Junior on a team of freshman), and the only guy who ever got suspended from the North School twice (once for having a mohawk; I hate you Mr. McGovern.)
So, back to the point at hand: are we playing close by this weekend? The answer is a resounding "kinda-sorta!" As three life-long Medway residents (and two-thirds devoted former Massive Video employees, which they turned into a fucking carpet store!), we're excited that a whole bunch of people will be around this weekend. So come get your drink on with us!
We've bookended two Pepperoncini's shows for an automotive-friendly experience: the first this Wednesday at Pepps in Framingham (20 minutes away). Can't make it? Then we'll be even closer on Friday, occupying Pepps in Milford (across from Stop and Shop). Both shows start at 9:30pm. If you haven't seen ChillSet in a while, you're in for a treat. If you have, spread the word. Maybe use the Twitter or MyFace. Tell you friends, your neighbors, your postman, everybody. Remember: it's either hang with us or end up at the Lotus sucking watered-down scorpion bowls.
See you there,
J
PS: If you have any late movies or DVDs, please return them by 2006. Thank you.
Posted by Justin Jones on Fri, Nov 04, 2011 @ 05:15 PM
A Post-Game Halloween Article from the Desk of Scot Fovel:
Note: Per instructions from Mr. Fovel, this email should be read in the voice of Robert DeNiro. Please take a moment to properly install your inner DeNiro voice. Ready? Ok, here we go:
Alright, so it’s 10pm on Halloween. I’m fresh out of class and it’s Catfish’s 27th birthday (for those of you don’t already know…our drummer Dan Ober’s nick name is “Catfish”). So I says to myself, I says, “ya know what?? I’m gonna do something nice for the little guy and make him a pumpkin pie”. After nearly destroying 2 – 3 tiny children dressed in costumes (what the fuck are they walking on the streets at 10pm for??) in my awesome truck, I finally make it over to Stop & Shop to buy some ingredients.
What do I find out? No pumpkins! It’s now 10:30pm and I find myself talking to the Stop & Shop produce manager about the ins and outs of pumpkin import/export processes. I learn it’s been a rough year for pumpkins. “Can’t find those sweet pie pumpkins anywhere”, he tells me. I keep thinking…poor Danny. But, as many of you know …once I get thinking that I want something…I am determined to get it. Let me ask you a question, have you ever tried to find weed and can’t find it and then feen out? I do that all the time.
So anyways, I make a couple of phone calls and call my pumpkin guy who works on a farm in the suburbs (that’s right I have a pumpkin guy). He says to me, he says “those pie pumpkins are tough to get but are some dank shit”. I says to him, “Yah? You holding?”. He says “Yeah I got you.” I asks “You deliver?” He says, “Yah I deliver.” So this dude drives an hour to sell me a pie pumpkin through the black market. Needless, to say I don’t start making this pie until 11:59pm (still his birthday). I figure if I start baking before midnight, it counts.
Around 1:30am, ChillSet is now sitting around the kitchen table drunk as shit in the name of all catfishes everywhere eating delicious pumpkin pie made from scratch. Thanks pumpkin guy.
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Posted by Justin Jones on Mon, Oct 31, 2011 @ 08:12 AM
Happy Halloween Everybody!
Just wanted to throw it out there that our beloved drummer/producer Dan "Oct"-Ober is celebrating his 14th birthday today. In honor of his tremendous birth and his upcoming sophomore year in high school, we wish him all the best and ask that you stop by his Facebook page to announce your love for him. Leave the best message on his Wall and you'll be entered to win a $36 Gift Certificate to the ChillSet Gift Shoppe, and Dan will record your voicemail on your mobile device.
Dan Ober: A Look Back
Dan is born. Healthcare was different in the 80s.
Dan attends his first day of school.
Dan learns to play soccer.
Dan learns to charm the ladies (invents the Canadian Upper Cheek-Kiss)
Dan discovers the drums.
Dan joins ChillSet.
Dan rules the world!
Happy Birthday Buddy!
