Ah! Tis the season! After six months of hard work (from many people), The Wayne Hoskins Band has released the "Breaking Here" EP. I am so tremendously proud of this fine body of work. I'm tremendously proud of my band. I'm tremendously hopeful, and confident for the future. I hope you all enjoy the new EP... Tremendously! ;) It's available on iTunes for $4.95! Take a few minutes to head over and preview the tracks, and then treat yourself with a copy.. It'll make stupendous gift for friends and loved ones too! Thanks, and Happy Holidays!
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Monday, December 6, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
'Creative' question?
Hi folks! I, Eric Santoro, in an ongoing effort to remain genuinely fair and balanced, have been seeking ideas, opinions, and beliefs from all sides of some issues that I have passionate interest in.. I'm going to dive into one of those here, and I'm going to attempt to do it objectively.
I have become intrigued by the crusade of some academic circles, and Darwinian scientists to completely remove God from every facet of our American lives. We don't want God in our schools, on money, on diplomas/degrees, or in the workplace.. As if God has no place in the teaching or practice of rational thought, which begs the question.. Why? I want to focus on the scientific/academic side of this issue, which actually brings me back to the start of my inquisition.. I have seen and heard numerous accounts of scientists and teachers alike being ostracized from their respective communities for merely SUGGESTING the notion of intelligent design as a possibility for the origins of life on Earth, not fully endorsing it, but SUGGESTING it. That contradicts everything that science is, doesn't it? I mean, if you don't have the freedom as a scientist to argue the status quo (which, in today's science world I believe to be Darwinism) then isn't science just another turn on the hideous face of today's political world? And if that's the case, how can we learn from it?? I don't care what you believe, be it Creationism, Evolution, The Big-Bang Theory, or anything in between, to speculate the origin of life on earth, you're subscribing to some pretty far-out shit. Which leads us to part two..
I'm fascinated by people who view it as "preposterous" to entertain the the idea of Creationism, or pass it off as a fairy-tale superstition, created by a few, to scare many... All the while, adamantly postulating that life sprung from the ground by mere chance, on a big rock that, again, by mere chance was spun- off amidst the universal turmoil and chaos, resulting from the explosion of a high-density atom that, itself, was just floating in the middle of this big, black thing we call space, some eons ago. And again, amidst all the chaos, this rock just happened to have the perfect balance of elements to sustain life, and be sitting EXACTLY the perfect distance from that big star we call the Sun.. The fine-tuning of it all is staggeringly incomprehensible. Again, I say all this objectively, and I realize that the above is an over-simplification of the ideas in question, but that's not the point.. Every theory or belief has it's "holes", it's unanswered questions.. And THAT is my point. Who are we to dis-credit, or otherwise decide what's true and what's not? Scientists should be able to pursue all angles of possibility, teachers should be able to present all sides of possibility, which, like it or not, includes intelligent design.. Which in turn, leads me to believe, objectively, that perhaps we shouldn't be so quick to eradicate God from the face of America. Just saying. :)
In other news, The Wayne is still studio-side, working on the album that will make me a millionaire. ;) As always, stay tuned!!!
I have become intrigued by the crusade of some academic circles, and Darwinian scientists to completely remove God from every facet of our American lives. We don't want God in our schools, on money, on diplomas/degrees, or in the workplace.. As if God has no place in the teaching or practice of rational thought, which begs the question.. Why? I want to focus on the scientific/academic side of this issue, which actually brings me back to the start of my inquisition.. I have seen and heard numerous accounts of scientists and teachers alike being ostracized from their respective communities for merely SUGGESTING the notion of intelligent design as a possibility for the origins of life on Earth, not fully endorsing it, but SUGGESTING it. That contradicts everything that science is, doesn't it? I mean, if you don't have the freedom as a scientist to argue the status quo (which, in today's science world I believe to be Darwinism) then isn't science just another turn on the hideous face of today's political world? And if that's the case, how can we learn from it?? I don't care what you believe, be it Creationism, Evolution, The Big-Bang Theory, or anything in between, to speculate the origin of life on earth, you're subscribing to some pretty far-out shit. Which leads us to part two..
I'm fascinated by people who view it as "preposterous" to entertain the the idea of Creationism, or pass it off as a fairy-tale superstition, created by a few, to scare many... All the while, adamantly postulating that life sprung from the ground by mere chance, on a big rock that, again, by mere chance was spun- off amidst the universal turmoil and chaos, resulting from the explosion of a high-density atom that, itself, was just floating in the middle of this big, black thing we call space, some eons ago. And again, amidst all the chaos, this rock just happened to have the perfect balance of elements to sustain life, and be sitting EXACTLY the perfect distance from that big star we call the Sun.. The fine-tuning of it all is staggeringly incomprehensible. Again, I say all this objectively, and I realize that the above is an over-simplification of the ideas in question, but that's not the point.. Every theory or belief has it's "holes", it's unanswered questions.. And THAT is my point. Who are we to dis-credit, or otherwise decide what's true and what's not? Scientists should be able to pursue all angles of possibility, teachers should be able to present all sides of possibility, which, like it or not, includes intelligent design.. Which in turn, leads me to believe, objectively, that perhaps we shouldn't be so quick to eradicate God from the face of America. Just saying. :)
In other news, The Wayne is still studio-side, working on the album that will make me a millionaire. ;) As always, stay tuned!!!
Monday, December 14, 2009
A perspective from outside of the wasp nest.
Ahh.. I've been out from underneath the oppression of "the money-pit" for a week now. How do I feel? Realistic. I realize that there are very few absolute universal truths, but one must certainly be the replacement of problems in the average life... I accept that no matter what I achieve, and regardless of what heights I may scale to, there will always be some form of a headache to smother out with all of life's lovely little "pain-killers". But everyone knows that right? I've been going up and down, through stages of fear, extreme paranoia, ultra-joy, contentment, laziness, and flat out anger for two months now.. No relief in sight. I think this might be what it's like when God begins to break you, in order to prepare you for whatever He may have in store. And I've certainly been asking Him. Eyes up, ears open, moving forward.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
A cautionary tale from someone at the bottom..
"Yes, hi, my name is Eric Santoro, and I'm a piss-poor manager of money..." - This statement should be my formal greeting to new people. After two years of digging, with a figurative track-hoe, my financial management short-comings have come to a head.. That is to say, I've found myself in serious trouble! I'm moving out of my beloved home, I don't answer phone calls on account of the fact that I fear acknowledging bill collectors, and I'm to the point that I can't afford anything.. With all of this going on, I find myself in reflection of the countless "wise up" lectures that I've received over the years. What good did it do? None. I'm far too stubborn to take heed, and listen to those with experience.. At least when it comes to money, you see, I hate money.. I hate the value that man-kind has put on it. At any rate, I've humbled myself before the almighty dollar, I've swallowed my pride, and raised the white flag. I surrender, I can't do it, I need help.. I guess (or so I'm told) that admitting a problem is the first, and most crucial step, so there you go.
The lesson? To listen!
Lesson learned. (maybe)
At least there is sweet music to comfort me. I'm playing drums with a grammy winner next week...Party on Wayne!
P.S. Happy Thanksgiving!!!
The lesson? To listen!
Lesson learned. (maybe)
At least there is sweet music to comfort me. I'm playing drums with a grammy winner next week...Party on Wayne!
P.S. Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Fruition!
The Wayne Hoskins Band has been diligently toiling away on the studio demo for six LONG months.. Well, the wait is almost over! I received a rough mix of the seven-song disc the other day, and WOW. It sounds great, and the copy I have isn't even mastered!!! I have recorded several "demo CD's" over the years, and this is by far, and away the most complete recording I have ever walked away with.. This thing should go like hot cakes! Who wants one??
Monday, September 7, 2009
My turn to piss and moan.
Ok.. I'll get right down to it.. I'm overly agitated. First, a little background: I have the capacity to be an ass-hole, everyone is aware of this. That being said, I believe myself to be a fair, understanding, and upright dude.. Especially concerning my friends. Let's examine that statement a little closer...
*I go out of my way, and possess a willingness to compromise my own comfort to help people. Period. (Even when it is not remotely, or by any stretch of the imagination, my obligation to do so.)
*I tip-toe around some people, and more specifically, their hyper-sensitive, pseudo-victimized, HYPOCRITICAL, demonizing, blame displacing/finger-pointing, baggage-carrying bullshit.. All in the name of keeping the peace, and/or maintaining a comfortable atmosphere. (Regardless of the fact that I find most peoples gripes unfounded.. You turds know who you are.)
*You'll never catch me intentionally trying to hurt, offend, or otherwise dismantle anyone's state of being. (Again, regardless of the fact that I think a lot of people are self-centered, self-serving jerk-offs.)
*Believe it, or not, my decency costs me financially. Let's see some of that from you self-righteous cretins out there.
*Finally, and in no terms of humility, my company is good. Period. The end.
Now the nagging question: WHY???? WHAT FOR??? People will dump on you anyway! So piss on them.
That's MY gripe for the day.
On to more enlightening news, The Wayne Hoskins Band has been noticeably tightening up.. All of us! We're playing solid shows, and I encourage everyone to check one out, as they are a rather good time. (Plus, our LP is sooo close to completion!) Secondly, my very close friend Chase Dawes (bassist from "Discourse") has joined the Elevation worship team, I couldn't be happier about this, as he's a solid player and the two of us have a great musical chemistry.. He fits right in with Perko, Dave, and myself, and people have noted it. Look for big things from both musical parties.. And, as always, STAY TUNED!
*I go out of my way, and possess a willingness to compromise my own comfort to help people. Period. (Even when it is not remotely, or by any stretch of the imagination, my obligation to do so.)
*I tip-toe around some people, and more specifically, their hyper-sensitive, pseudo-victimized, HYPOCRITICAL, demonizing, blame displacing/finger-pointing, baggage-carrying bullshit.. All in the name of keeping the peace, and/or maintaining a comfortable atmosphere. (Regardless of the fact that I find most peoples gripes unfounded.. You turds know who you are.)
*You'll never catch me intentionally trying to hurt, offend, or otherwise dismantle anyone's state of being. (Again, regardless of the fact that I think a lot of people are self-centered, self-serving jerk-offs.)
*Believe it, or not, my decency costs me financially. Let's see some of that from you self-righteous cretins out there.
*Finally, and in no terms of humility, my company is good. Period. The end.
Now the nagging question: WHY???? WHAT FOR??? People will dump on you anyway! So piss on them.
That's MY gripe for the day.
On to more enlightening news, The Wayne Hoskins Band has been noticeably tightening up.. All of us! We're playing solid shows, and I encourage everyone to check one out, as they are a rather good time. (Plus, our LP is sooo close to completion!) Secondly, my very close friend Chase Dawes (bassist from "Discourse") has joined the Elevation worship team, I couldn't be happier about this, as he's a solid player and the two of us have a great musical chemistry.. He fits right in with Perko, Dave, and myself, and people have noted it. Look for big things from both musical parties.. And, as always, STAY TUNED!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
A long time coming...
Ok, so I said I would be updating this site frequently.. Didn't happen, but now I feel compelled to get this blog going in order to keep people updated, and get some things off of my chest! First things first, I have managed to stay rather busy with my drumming. Seriously busy. I am involved in three bands, The Wayne Hoskins Band, an experimental jazz/rock trio, and the latest addition, a church band (which I've actually been playing in for four months). I love every second of it, and still seek to make drumming my full-time career.. The Wayne has been playing shows, and after approximately four months, is excruciatingly close to having our studio LP finished.. It should sound great, and I'll be posting the tracks on this site as soon as they are available.
As I mentioned, I have also been playing with a church band.. It's Elevation church (non-denominational) in Layton, Ut. This has been an incredible experience, and I have witnessed my life being literally transformed before my very eyes. To be blessed with the opportunity to go every Sunday and lend my talents to usher people into the presence of God is something that can't be accurately described with words. On top of that, the collection of musicians in the band is nothing short of phenomenal, and it's very inspiring to play weekly with musicians of that caliber. If you're a church-goer, you should come sit in one of our services.. Amazing!
The jazz/rock/pop/acid combo (which is yet unnamed) is gearing up to start jamming again as well, and I'm excited about this because it's another avenue of un-bridled creativity. I'm not certain where we'll take it, but it's enjoyable non-the-less.
So, that's it for now, perhaps I can persuade people to start reading this thing. eric-drums.com! Tell your friends, and as always, stay tuned for show/song updates!
As I mentioned, I have also been playing with a church band.. It's Elevation church (non-denominational) in Layton, Ut. This has been an incredible experience, and I have witnessed my life being literally transformed before my very eyes. To be blessed with the opportunity to go every Sunday and lend my talents to usher people into the presence of God is something that can't be accurately described with words. On top of that, the collection of musicians in the band is nothing short of phenomenal, and it's very inspiring to play weekly with musicians of that caliber. If you're a church-goer, you should come sit in one of our services.. Amazing!
The jazz/rock/pop/acid combo (which is yet unnamed) is gearing up to start jamming again as well, and I'm excited about this because it's another avenue of un-bridled creativity. I'm not certain where we'll take it, but it's enjoyable non-the-less.
So, that's it for now, perhaps I can persuade people to start reading this thing. eric-drums.com! Tell your friends, and as always, stay tuned for show/song updates!
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