Todd’s Last Show – This Friday at Texas Arizona
December 6, 2011 by Just the Tip
Well, I’m sure by now you’ve all heard the news – longtime Just the Tip bassist and all-around degenerate Todd Matteson is moving to London at the end of this month. That’s right – the same guy who used to play gigs wearing a Vince Carter sweatband and cowboy boots will now be living in England. I get the feeling he’ll blend right in.
Obviously, this is a sad, sad day for Just the Tip. Todd has always been our musical director of sorts; a rhythmic stalwart who earned our respect being the only guy in the band who could consistently remember the chords to Hurts So Good. Is the middle part D – F# – D? I still have no idea. Todd, are you giving me the stink eye right now?
If there is joy to be had from sadness, it’s that we get one final blowout show with Todd, this Friday night at Texas Arizona in Hoboken. Come on out to say your goodbyes and enjoy the sounds of a truly talented bassist one final time. We haven’t decided where the TIP will go from here, but this will most likely be the last bar gig for the foreseeable future. Hope to see everyone this Friday night!
Show Details:
Texas Arizona
76 River St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
Friday, December 9th, 2011 @ 10pm
For those feeling a bit nostalgic, here’s some posts from our Todd archive:
- Todd’s wedding recap
- The time Todd convinced us that Marc Jacobs was a JTT fan
- Todd’s favorite video
And let’s not forget about this classic picture:
Anyone Out There From Jersey?
December 6, 2011 by Just the Tip
If you are, take a look at this map and tell me it’s not spot on. It elicits a strange feeling in me that is equal parts pride and sadness. I image it to be the same feeling my Dad gets whenever I come home for the weekend.
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Calling Other People ‘Douche’ is Fun Until…
December 6, 2011 by Just the Tip
Complex Magazine recently posted a hilarious rundown of the 25 Douchiest Bars in NYC. For those of you who don’t live in the area, there are swarms of douches inundating Manhattan, and pretty much the only saving grace is the ability to point out some cheesedick at a bar and say “Look at that douche.” Thus, I was thoroughly enjoying this article and the hilarity of other people being labeled douches, until I realized the following:
#25 – MacFadden’s – Eric watches the Bills here every Sunday
#21 – Coyote Ugly – We almost booked a gig here circa 2007
#20 – Brother Jimmy’s – We used to get beers here before practice until their barbeque gave Eric Crohn’s Disease
#12 – Mean Fiddler – Almost booked a gig here circa 2006
#8 – Turtle Bay – Played a gig here March 2009
#4 – Wicked Willy’s – Played two shows here in 2008
Now I am officially offended. Thanks to Jumbo for the link.
Eric & Tino Acoustic at The Brass Rail Hoboken, This Friday
November 18, 2011 by Just the Tip
Doesn't this guy look just like Rod Stewart?
If you were planning on going to the movies tonight to see Twilight, first of all you are a huge LOSER and secondly you should come to the Brass Rail instead. Now I know someone might try to slingshot a Tampax into my eye socket for saying that. But really, what could be more fun then Eric and Tino rifling through some Coors Lights and while covering Toto and REO Speedwagon? The answer: not much. This is kind of a later show (11pm – 2am) so make sure you are in it for the long haul. Hope to see you tonight!!
Show Details:
The Brass Rail
135 Washington St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
Friday, November 18th, 2011 @ 11pm – 2am
R.I.P The Tip Van, 2008-2011
November 18, 2011 by Just the Tip
Over the summer we had to finally say “goodbye” to our beloved Just the Tip Van due to a litany of mechanical ailments. We sure had some great memories in that thing, like the time it died on me and Chad leaving the shop where we bought it. Or the time it died in the Holland Tunnel and Eric almost got shot by the cops trying to get help. Or the time it died on me in the Holland Tunnel (again) two days before I called the wrecker to come get that PIECE OF SHIT VAN!!!
We actually got $250 cash for it and, considering we only paid $750 to begin with, I think that was a pretty good deal. Seeing as how the van would burn through a new truck battery every 4 months, and a quart of trans fluid a week, we decided it was in the best interest of the planet to put that thing down.
