Monday, June 11, 2012
Nostalgia Fest 2012
It has been way, way too long since my last post here.
Just wanted to mention that Nicole & I were so moved by the out pouring of support we received, that when asked by Michael, Andy & JD, we agreed to volunteer to help out this years Nostalgia Fest. We will be primarily coordinating the raffle, with Nicole doing the actual handing out of prizes for the second year in a row. We are very excited about our involvement with this cause.
Thanks everyone!!!
Monday, December 19, 2011
New From Nicole
I just read Andy Pohl's interview and once again was warmed with gratitude. This whole cancer thing has been an real trip. It's been a year since the diagonois. Sometimes it seems like eternity and other days, it seems like no time at all.
I recently went back to my yoga teacher Katchie Ananda, after thinking I would never do yoga again. I couldn't grasp that I had cancer, after being vegan for 10 years, sober 17, and practicing and teaching yoga for several years. It just didn't make sense. Which is my experience with cancer. It just doesn't make sense, and through surrendering major resentments, driven by a 100 forms of fear, I have finally come to the place of " fuck it". "Fuck it" in the best, freest nature possible. I was becoming obsessed and super rigid with the food I ate (primarily raw), and rigid with Kaitlin, and what she ate. What began to happen was total bondage and isolation. So with paining over trying to be super healthy, I have recently found a new freedom in completely letting go, by getting rid of my fears that were running riot. Thank god for this, because the fears were going to kill me, not the cancer.
I have been forced to really be in the present moment, and found out that this is all that really exist. It is to easy to get caught up in fears about the future, based on the wreckage of the past.
I am glad to be sitting here on the computer, not thinking about anything but written this blog. It has taken a lot of work to get here, and the assistance I have received from YOU, everyone, has helped me so much along this awesome path.
Thank you!
Nicole
I recently went back to my yoga teacher Katchie Ananda, after thinking I would never do yoga again. I couldn't grasp that I had cancer, after being vegan for 10 years, sober 17, and practicing and teaching yoga for several years. It just didn't make sense. Which is my experience with cancer. It just doesn't make sense, and through surrendering major resentments, driven by a 100 forms of fear, I have finally come to the place of " fuck it". "Fuck it" in the best, freest nature possible. I was becoming obsessed and super rigid with the food I ate (primarily raw), and rigid with Kaitlin, and what she ate. What began to happen was total bondage and isolation. So with paining over trying to be super healthy, I have recently found a new freedom in completely letting go, by getting rid of my fears that were running riot. Thank god for this, because the fears were going to kill me, not the cancer.
I have been forced to really be in the present moment, and found out that this is all that really exist. It is to easy to get caught up in fears about the future, based on the wreckage of the past.
I am glad to be sitting here on the computer, not thinking about anything but written this blog. It has taken a lot of work to get here, and the assistance I have received from YOU, everyone, has helped me so much along this awesome path.
Thank you!
Nicole
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
some great press
So our friend Andy Pohl, from Sell The Heart Records got interviewed for AMP Magazine about the upcoming Nostalgia Fest. Great Interview Andy and thank you for the mention. We are so lucky to have friends like you.
Check the Interview out Here
Support Andy's Label buying one of the releases by the great bands he works with Here
And go ahead and buy your tickets Here
DO IT NOW! Go, hurry, do it.
Check the Interview out Here
Support Andy's Label buying one of the releases by the great bands he works with Here
And go ahead and buy your tickets Here
DO IT NOW! Go, hurry, do it.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Upcoming Show to Benefit The Phoenix Theater & Nicole
We are very happy to share that my dear friends Michael Houghton, and JD Clem are doing Nostalgia Fest 2011 on December 30th at the Phoenix, with the proceeds of the show to benefit The Phoenix Theater and Nicole!
Go Here to buy tickets
This is going to be one hell of a night. One of the seminal political punk bands from the late 1980's and 1990's Fifteen will be reuniting for this show. As some of you know Jeff Ott has been a close friend to my family for over 20 years. He has literally been there for me personally through thick and thicker. During My years of rehab, incarceration and eventual recovery, Jeff was always there, reminding me that I was not alone. During Nicole's illness Jeff gave me access to his vast resources as a medical student to help me understand what I could expect and what kind of treatment options we had. This is not only a great show from a fan's standpoint it is very personal to me. I can't thank Jeff enough for doing this.
The Wunder Years, The Grady Sisters and Siren will be performing as well as Kalifornia Redemption, Mainstream Trend.
The Phoenix Theater was my home in the late 80's and 90's I played and saw more shows there than any other venue. When we did our show in June, Tom basically said "welcome home, Kev. We are always here for you and this is the place where you should do this" I could not be happier to be able to give back to the Phoenix.
See you all there!
Go Here to buy tickets
This is going to be one hell of a night. One of the seminal political punk bands from the late 1980's and 1990's Fifteen will be reuniting for this show. As some of you know Jeff Ott has been a close friend to my family for over 20 years. He has literally been there for me personally through thick and thicker. During My years of rehab, incarceration and eventual recovery, Jeff was always there, reminding me that I was not alone. During Nicole's illness Jeff gave me access to his vast resources as a medical student to help me understand what I could expect and what kind of treatment options we had. This is not only a great show from a fan's standpoint it is very personal to me. I can't thank Jeff enough for doing this.
The Wunder Years, The Grady Sisters and Siren will be performing as well as Kalifornia Redemption, Mainstream Trend.
The Phoenix Theater was my home in the late 80's and 90's I played and saw more shows there than any other venue. When we did our show in June, Tom basically said "welcome home, Kev. We are always here for you and this is the place where you should do this" I could not be happier to be able to give back to the Phoenix.
See you all there!
Saturday, November 12, 2011
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...
That is how I am feeling right now, today. It was just about a year ago when Nicole got her diagnosis. I was at work, and Amelia Kennedy called me. I was in utter shock, and I think that shock lasted through most of the treatment she endured for 9 Months. I am not sure if the pain of the original news has fully faded. Some mornings I wake up and forget that any of this happened, some mornings it is all I think about.
Today is a day that I am feeling sort of reflective I guess. It is the day that Nicole gets her first haircut since chemo, the day of the first Siren practice for the last show we will ever play, and a few days before beautiful Kaitlin's 3rd Birthday.
I am, in my opinion one of the most fortunate people on earth. I have an amazing loving family, and the best friends/community ever.
Thank you!
Today is a day that I am feeling sort of reflective I guess. It is the day that Nicole gets her first haircut since chemo, the day of the first Siren practice for the last show we will ever play, and a few days before beautiful Kaitlin's 3rd Birthday.
I am, in my opinion one of the most fortunate people on earth. I have an amazing loving family, and the best friends/community ever.
Thank you!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Update from Nicole
Hi everyone,
I've been on the run since my return from Hippocrates Health Institute. I was feeling so good with chemo finished and the major detox at Hippocrates that have not wanted to even think about the rest of the treatment. Fairfax has been my hang out. Awesome little Hippie town I hope some day to possibly live in ( or maybe Petaluma! ) . The shaded summer day's with a nice warm breeze have been a life saver from the damp cold fog of summer in San Francisco. There is super good raw food restaurant, Lydia's raw food Kitchen, where Kaitlin and I spend hours. Than off to the creek park. Fairfax has a great play ground that's shaded for the hot summer day's. We stay all day, sometimes until dark. I LOVE warm summer nights.
I have been enjoying my time so much with Kaitlin and Kevin, especially after being sick from chemo, that I just keep going and going.
Today was my first visit back to Doctor's after postponing for last 3 weeks. My surgery is scheduled for Monday June 27th. I really needed time to clear away more fear and resentment, so I'm glad I took these last weeks to just kick back in Hippie ville having fun with snugs.
It really prepared me for today's visit. I felt less fearful talking with Doctors, and less victimized by my resentment. As of now, I will be going through with the operation which will be a lumpectomy followed by radiation.
I just clicked on FB and saw this amazing Cigar Box Guitar Jason Farthing made. A big Holy Cow You rock to Jason! Thank You.
Once again, I am so impressed by all of You. Everyone has been so helpful and kind in the own unique way. I would never be able to do this with out your help!
Let's have a blast at the show! The Bands that are playing are AWESOME.
Love,
Nicole
I've been on the run since my return from Hippocrates Health Institute. I was feeling so good with chemo finished and the major detox at Hippocrates that have not wanted to even think about the rest of the treatment. Fairfax has been my hang out. Awesome little Hippie town I hope some day to possibly live in ( or maybe Petaluma! ) . The shaded summer day's with a nice warm breeze have been a life saver from the damp cold fog of summer in San Francisco. There is super good raw food restaurant, Lydia's raw food Kitchen, where Kaitlin and I spend hours. Than off to the creek park. Fairfax has a great play ground that's shaded for the hot summer day's. We stay all day, sometimes until dark. I LOVE warm summer nights.
I have been enjoying my time so much with Kaitlin and Kevin, especially after being sick from chemo, that I just keep going and going.
Today was my first visit back to Doctor's after postponing for last 3 weeks. My surgery is scheduled for Monday June 27th. I really needed time to clear away more fear and resentment, so I'm glad I took these last weeks to just kick back in Hippie ville having fun with snugs.
It really prepared me for today's visit. I felt less fearful talking with Doctors, and less victimized by my resentment. As of now, I will be going through with the operation which will be a lumpectomy followed by radiation.
I just clicked on FB and saw this amazing Cigar Box Guitar Jason Farthing made. A big Holy Cow You rock to Jason! Thank You.
Once again, I am so impressed by all of You. Everyone has been so helpful and kind in the own unique way. I would never be able to do this with out your help!
Let's have a blast at the show! The Bands that are playing are AWESOME.
Love,
Nicole
Monday, June 13, 2011
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