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We may have just gone through the worst HEAT WAVE in US history, but now IT’S FREELANCE SWEATPANTS SEASON!

After a month of rehearsal, JAMMON, and voting, the band is ready to “HIT THE ROAD”.  Coming to you first, however, is a BRAND-NEW SINGLE!

Appropriately titled “GOTTA GET OUT”, the single is released TODAY, is put out in time for the bands show at DAWSON STREET PUB.  The hard driving new single is KICKED OFF (literally) by JUSTIN’S SLAMMING DRUMBEAT. The song features singer SEAN SACCHETTI’S best vocals to date. He’s not alone on VOCALS on this track. Accomp’nying him, (YES, I SPELLED IT LIKE THE SEGER SONG), is lead guitarist DOM SPIER.  The song also becomes a FAMILY AFFAIR.  Dom’s fiancée VYNESSA contributes KILLER BACKING VOCALS in her RECORDING DEBUT! As for AJ, he gets his LICKS IN with a RIPPING GUITAR SOLO!  When JUSTIN shouts “YEEEAAAH!”  at the end of the track, you would be doing the same upon EXPERIENCING IT!

Get the song wherever YOU GET YOUR MUSIC.  I DON’T KNOW, YOU DO, where you get yours.

As for getting out, the band is slated to hit DAWSON STREET PUB FRIDAY night at 9:00! BE THERE or BE SQUARE!

OTHER BUSINESS:

Voting has officially closed for BEZERKUS FESTIVAL.  Thanks to EVERYONE WHO VOTED! YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!

Show Dates

Dawson Street Pub- 8/2 – 8:30 (Opener for Excelerate and Lazer Shark)

The Rusty Nail- 8/17- TBT (Headliner with Lazer Shark and Ryan Gads)

Dawson Street Pub 9/ 27- TBT ( Headliner)

This election year, only ONE VOTE MATTERS. The band, FREELANCE SWEATPANTS has the opportunity of a LIFETIME to play ZAKK WYLDE’S BERZERKUS. Who is ZAKK WYLDE? WHAT IS BERZERKUS? I’ll tell you.

ZAKK WYLDE is one of the best guitar players to come out of the 90’s. Known for his stints with OZZY OSBOURNE, as well as his own band BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and PANTERA. WYLDE has made a name for himself as one of the best HEAVY METAL guitar players of ALL TIME!

The band has a chance to now play his festival as part of a BATTLE OF THE BANDS. Shortlisted alongside 200 other local artists, FREELANCE has a chance to compete in the final round of the festival.

This ONCE IN A LIFETIME dream won’t happen unless you VOTE OR SEND THE VOTING LINK TO OTHERS!

This is a chance to give the band THEIR BIGGEST CAREER BOOST TO DATE!

SPECIAL THANKS to everyone WHO VOTED already. For those who went OUT OF THEIR WAY to vote, your help was GREATLY APPRECIATED.

BUT THAT’S NO EXCUSE TO SLACK! VOTING IS OPEN UNTIL JULY 12^TH.

That’s right, I used all caps for a whole sentence there, that’s HOW IMPORTANT IT IS!

A few other notes, the band has come up with two tasty licks that could become NEW SONGS. The one I titled “PHILADELPHIA ZOO” features tribal esque rhythm from JUSTIN and SEAN, top notch playing from AJ. And a MONKEY LIKE SCREECH from SEAN and, well I can’t be there for every moment.

They also played a song with a bass riff akin to ACE’S classic “HOW LONG”.  The entire band sounded on fire and the group are looking to have another HIT on their HANDS. DOM’S commentary, “it’s recording and WE’RE PEAKING” is poignant.

Why? BECAUSE THIS BAND SHOULD NEVER PEAK. Their career can only GO UP from here! The only way that can happen is if you VOTE for FREELANCE to play BERZERKUS!

Also, AUGUST 17^TH, THE GRAPE ROOM lineup of LAZER SHARK, RYAN GADS and FREELANCE SWEATPANTS have REUNITED AT THE RUSTY NAIL! Hope to see you all there!

IMPORTANT STUFF:

JULY 12: VOTING ENDS for BERZERKUS!

AUGUST 17: FREELANCE SWEATPANTS, LAZER SHARK, AND RYAN GADS at THE RUSTY NAIL!

After an electric 11 song set at THE FIRE in Philly, which included our friends in EXCELERATE. The band went back to doing what it does best, PLAN and JAM! And plan we did! The largely surprise free FIRE show did feature one huge reveal, a pair of actual FREELANCE SWEATPANTS. They were gifted to JULIE, OUR NUMBER ONE FAN!  Contact the band for any future pants purchases.

Following the show, This BAND MANAGER enjoyed his time in the JERSEY SUN. While he was away, moves were made, shows planned and reveals are to be REVEALED.

First, THE REVEALS! We have NEW SHOWS INCOMING. When are these new shows? Where are these new shows? Why is new shows? I KNOW, YOU DON’T!

First, it’s been a long time coming but Andy/ Excelerate have graciously offered the band a show in response to how well the FIRE TURNED OUT.

That show is FRIDAY AUGUST 2^ND at DAWSON STREET PUB! TIME TBT!

After that, the band returns to DAWSON STREET PUB for an electrifying HOUR AND A HALF long performance! How will they play that long? The band is currently cooking up some spicy alternative rock grooves!

They are currently working on at least 3 additional songs. THE SONGS will fit comfortably within their vast catalogue of BANGERS!

Finally, a show slated for PHILLY is in order. The band plays in a TBT venue SEPTEMBER 27^TH. 

That’s three pulse pounding shows. If your pulse is pounding, please see a HEART specialist. You may be suffering from SWEATPANTS WITHDRAWAL. THE ONLY CURE, SEE US AT THESE SELECT DATES!

Dates:

8/02/24 – Dawson Street Pub- Co headline with Excelerate

9/21/24- Dawson Street Pub- Hour and a Half Show.

9/27/24- (Location TBT)

After months, no EONS of anticipation, FREELANCE SWEATPANTS returned to the stage! Like a PHOENIX rising from the ASHES, the band rose to the occasion and ROCKED THE HOUSE! Taking the stage around 8:30 after the wonderful LAUREN MENDELSOHN, the group kicked things off into THE STRATOSPHERE. But unlike that UPCOMING MOVIE about FAKING THE MOON LANDING, there was no fakery on stage, THE SWEATPANTS proved they were the REAL DEAL!

Kicking things off with the exuberant opener “GOT TO GET OUT” the band played so loud they couldn’t even HEAR THEMSELVES! Though we, the crowd sung along to every word! It may not have been HALLOWEEN, but there was nothing “SPOOKY” about the bands next song. The vibrant second song was used to introduce the boys in the band, AJ, DOM, JUSTIN, and SEAN.

Each member showed more confidence on their instrument this time around as opposed to their show at THE GRAPE ROOM. The crazy thing, that was their last show prior to this night. You couldn’t even tell especially with how TIGHT each member PLAYED. JUSTIN hadn’t even touched a DRUM KIT since FEBRUARY, but social services should be called for how he LAID DOWN THE BEATS ON THIS KIT. He even had an EXTENDED DRUM BREAK during “UPSIDE DOWN”.

The crowd reaction was STUPENDOUS all around. Many positives went towards the playing, and the fact that the originals are starting to have a DISTINCT SOUND! Many of course, praised THE EXCLUSIVE MERCH! AJ is a much-improved player, earning POSITIVE PRAISE from audience members, even if he DIDN’T SHOW IT, he played with EMOTION AND FEELING in EVERY NOTE!

DOM let loose solos like a BAT OUT OF HELL.  Shredding his guitar with ATTACK AND PRECISION so much so that even the guitar wanted to ESCAPE HIS CLUTCHES. During his signature “NEW MATERIAL” solo, A STRING BROKE! That didn’t stop DOM from playing at least two more songs! One of these included an epic “HIGH ON A PLANE” which brought the crowd to its knees.

As for SEAN, he’s becoming a more CONFIDENT FRONT MAN.  Joking with the crowd about TABBOO TOPICS such as 7/11. He even jumping into the crowd like SCOTT STAPP of CREED! While he was not taken “HIGHER”, he was drunker with confidence after a successful attempt at drinking a SHOT from an audience member.

Overall, this was a great experience for the BAND! Thank you, CHRIS, and THE RUSTY NAIL. I have heard rumblings that we had the LARGEST CROWD of the night, and we may be back! So, thanks to you THE FANS for always showing up! We will REWARD you in the end! With what? I KNOW, YOU DON’T!

SPECIAL THANKS- CHRIS, LAUREN MENDELSOHN, FALL AWAKE, BOVINE BANDITS, SONIC DOPAMINE and of course, THE RUSTY NAIL!

On Wednesday JUNE 5^TH, FREELANCE SWEATPANTS, EXCELERATE AND RYAN GADS will play THE FIRE in PHILADELPHIA. This is NOT A DRILL people! This is our bands first show as a headliner of sorts.

The band has been hard at work, setting up a new base of operations at our BASS PLAYERS OPERATIONS.  That’s right, SEAN has temporarily decided to host the band. The band, including AJ, JUSTIN, and SEAN held the first jam session there on TUESDAY night of last week.

The band jammed classics including “GOT TO GET OUT”, “DAY IN/ DAY OUT”, and more! How did we accomplish this without DISTURBING THE PEACE? AJ brought a PORTABLE AMP and JUSTIN brought a swanky new ELECTRONIC DRUM KIT. The kit sounded great on every song they played including “SPOOKY” and our cover of “SAY IT AIN’T SO”.

Speaking of “SAY IT AIN’T SO”, this is not the only gig the band is prepping for. The band has another on APRIL 26^TH at THE RUSTY NAIL in Ardmore!

The cool thing about BOTH THESE SHOWS, is that the owners are focused on us doing more ORIGINAL MATERIAL. While a cover or two could pop up, EXPECT AN EVENING WITH FREELANCE SWEATPANTS at BOTH SHOWS.

Now when are these gigs again?

SAY IT WITH ME:

APRIL 26^TH– THE RUSTY NAIL ARDMORE (BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9-10 PM)

JUNE 5^TH– WITH EXCELERATE AND RYAN GADS- TIME TBD!

Some exciting stuff, and more coming soon! I KNOW, YOU DON’T what comes next.

Things are HEATING UP for the BOYS WITH NOISE! It doesn’t get hotter than playing THE FIRE in PHILLY on JUNE 5^TH! Yes, technically we are the OPENER, but we are in a way our OWN HEADLINER! Tasked with finding TWO OTHER bands on our bill, we have found one so far in the form of EXCELERATE!  An AMAZING ALTERNATIVE ROCK ACT and GREAT ACQUAINTANCES of the band! EXCELERATE makes for an epic pairing with FREELANCE SWEATPANTS. The search is still on for A SECOND ACT to join us.

No worries about the search as the BOYS will BRING THE NOISE. Despite no PUBLIC ENEMY songs being played, another great rap group from the 90’s may make its way into THE SET. Last week marked the end of our time at JUSTIN’S, the band was still able churn out some new ideas. One new idea touted is a potential cover of “SABOTAGE” by THE BEASTIE BOYS. So far, the song has come easy for the band, and would make for a killer LIVE TRACK.

With it being the end, the band and influence JOHN BORKOWSKI got teary eyed as ALL FOUR guys tore through “HIGH ON A PLANE”. This was it, the LAST jam in THE BASEMENT! Where we jam from here is up in the air, but the band is NOT DONE YET! If these two shows we just acquired are anything to go by, things will only CONTINUE TO HEAT UP THIS SUMMER!

While it has been a while since the band has played live, this Summer will be the SUMMER OF THE SWEATPANTS. That’s right folks, the band is ready to “HIT THE ROAD”. New live dates are COMING! The only one I can CONFIRM RIGHT NOW is a show on April 26^th in ARDMORE at THE RUSTY NAIL!

The band is back doing what it loves, performing in front of all of you! Last night marked the first of many rehearsals for the upcoming concert. While the SETLIST may have been the SAME, some things will be DIFFERENT. This month, the band says goodbye to TIN CAN CITY STUDIOS. That is my name for our beloved jam studio in JUSTIN’S HOUSE. We hope the new owners follow us on our socials!

With the way the band has sounded during rehearsal the last TIN CAN CITY rehearsal, it was like they never took a BREAK FROM PERFORMING. They kicked off the rehearsal set with an epic rendition of “DAY IN/DAY OUT”. The band may have been down AJ last night, but they were not out. They sounded as TIGHT AS EVER. Even more so on the COVER SONGS that they claimed they would sound rusty on.  On “SAY IT AIN’T SO”, SEANS’ vocals sounded even better than they did at THE GRAPE ROOM. “HERE IT GOES AGAIN” still sounded FAST and LIVELY, all thanks to GREAT DRUMMING from JUSTIN.

“STROKES-TYPE-THING” was groovin’ and “HIGH ON A PLANE” included updated lyrics by DOM. Both songs got this writer to DANCE ALONG with THE MUSIC. We hope the songs will have the same effect on you when you come see them in APRIL.

On April 26^th, come jam with us at THE RUSTY NAIL IN ARDMORE. Some GOOD THINGS coming your way in the SUMMER OF THE SWEATPANTS. New RECORDINGS, COVERS, I KNOW, YOU DON’T what is coming! Stay tuned FOR MORE!

This week brings some new changes to the band. First and foremost, VENUES are REACHING BACK OUT to the band! While no dates are confirmed yet, this is HUGE NEWS! How HUGE? Huge like the band will be PLAYING LIVE AGAIN HUGE! Details on important things like WHERE, WHEN, and WHO WITH are coming soon!

While the band has been a little QUIET in terms of JAMMON, the band has NEVER SOUNDED TIGHTER when they do GET TOGETHER. This writer was not present during last rehearsal (yeah, what kind of manager skips on his band?) Though a new cover song was rehearsed. For those that like 90’s, a famous GIN BLOSSOMS song could be added to the mix. While I was not present when this cover was jammed, I can’t wait TIL I HEAR IT FROM YOU about the song when it DEBUTS.

Some serious business was also discussed last night. For the last two years we’ve used TIN CAN CITY (it’s unofficial name) as our base of operations. Though this may no longer be the case going forward for future JAM SESSIONS. Options were discussed to PRESERVE THE FUTURE OF THE BAND. This is an indication that the band WILL CONTINUE AGAINST all ODDS it FACES.

Oh, and “STROKES-TYPE-THING” was jammed this past TUESDAY. It sounded as FRESH as it did the first time this writer heard it. AJ, DOM, SEAN, AND JUSTIN were in top form, inspired by a BRIGHT FUTURE PLAYING LIVE.  

Keep posted to OUR SOCIALS, WEBSITE, because I KNOW, YOU DON’T WHAT COMES NEXT!

The recordings have WRAPPED! After a three weeklong process, the band decided to hit the TIN CAN CITY STUDIOS (Justin’s basement) to record for a new EP. Every song you heard live will at THE GRAPE ROOM will be coming to you in a BRAND SPANKING NEW EP!

Multiple recordings were held over the course of the last three weeks. The songs you will hear were done as a BAND, not individual members in DIFFERENT ROOMS.  That’s right, we’re recording DOORS STYLE. The band sounded as TIGHT as they ever have on recording.

HOW are these songs being recorded? PRO TOOLS? Too PROFESSIONAL! A SOUNDBOARD? Too DAVE GROHL! We recorded directly to GARAGEBAND. I know what you’re saying, GARAGEBAND? It’s on a comeback according to industry insiders.

 The recordings from what I heard INSTRUMENTAL FORM will evoke THE STROKES. Songs like “HIT THE ROAD”, “HIGH ON A PLANE” “OTHERSIDE” and a few more I can’t name for fear of spoiling surprises all SOUND FANTASTIC. They feature TECTONIC drumming from JUSTIN, FANTASTIC BAND DIRECTING from SEAN, and EPIC SOLOING from AJ and DOM.

FREELANCE SWEATPANTS fans, what can you expect in the future? Some new music, some new live shows, some opening slots for bands, maybe a FESTIVAL appearance ( I said MAYBE). I KNOW, YOU DON’T!

The BAND IS BACK, and while not on a MISSION FROM GOD, we are on A MISSION TO RECORD. That’s right folks, if you like the SPLAT LP, more epic tunes from FREELANCE SWEATPANTS are coming your way soon.

The band is HARD AT WORK or HARDLY WORKING on a new recording of fresh material that was played at THE GRAPE ROOM.  Last night was an effortless, productive jam that saw the recording of not one, not two, not three, but four songs recorded in quick succession.

First, the bouncy grooves of “UPSIDE DOWN” turned the volume nobs right side up. Everyone was in good spirits for this session, VYNNESSA, LUKE, and even JOHN BORKOWSKI all made appearances last night.

The funk of 40,000 years crept into the present day as “SWAMP PEOPLE” turned into “HIT THE ROAD”, leaving the stench of the muck behind as band continues to DRIVE HOME THESE RECORDINGS.

 The bassline of “OH WHY” permeated the basement. GUITAR SOLOS were not present during recording, but they will be there during OVERDUBS. This will not be FREELANCE SWEATPANTS version of ST. ANGER. I can assure you that.

Keeping the ALTERNATIVE VIBES going was “STROKES-TYPE-THING”. The band delivered several solid takes. Yes, some mistakes were made in each recording, but that’s all part of the FUN.

Look for these NEXT BATCH of tunes to ARRIVE on a STREAMING SERVICE NEAR YOU.

BIG THINGS ARE HAPPENING FOR FREELANCE SWEATPANTS! Stay tuned FOR MORE TUNES!