Pics are up! [09 Jul 2009|10:32pm] irenejericho [ mood | busy ] Hey everyone! Pics from our show this past weekend at Artomatic in DC are up.  Click here or on the photo below to view :) post comment

Mid-season recording [09 Jul 2009|09:10am] irenejericho [ mood | calm ] It occurred to me last night as I was going to sleep that although I used to update this community with information about what we've been doing in rehearsals and whatnot, I somehow managed to fall off over the last year.  I think it was when we secretly added katie_r_doherty  to the band.  Couldn't tell you what we were doing if it was supposed to be a surprise ;)  Anyway, let me see if I can't remedy this lack of  communication on my part.... A few months ago, we were put in contact with a local independent film company shooting a movie in our area.  They were looking for music for their soundtrack and ended up commissioning two songs from us--the 'theme' song for the movie (the one underlying the credits whose melody lines return in various places throughout the movie) and one for a death sequence. We finished up writing the theme song, 'This is what you wanted,' a few weeks ago and bounced it to our wonderful producers, Keith and Jeremy of The Dreamscapes Project, for feedback.  We adjusted things a little and, last week, we recorded the bed with a click track.*  Once we have a good bed, revelrain goes through and makes the drums perfect, then we all add in our parts. Last night was katie_r_doherty 's first recording pass.  It was also, interestingly enough, the first time she's recorded at all.  She did really well, especially considering the mindset for recording is a little different than the one used for writing, rehearsing or performance.  The one bad thing about recording is that it places your part under a microscope--all the little tiny flaws and flubs that no one usually hears are suddenly audible.  It can be very frustrating.  Katie held up really well, though.  She told me later that she had a good time, so that's definitely a good start for this upcoming winter when we start on album # 2. Tonight we add the bass, then lead, then vocals.  I'm really excited.  Our producers both said that this new song contains some of the best writing they've ever heard from us. *A click track is a metronome the song is recorded to so we all stay at the same pace.  'This is what you wanted' is blessedly all the same beat.  'Wild' was a nightmare to record because the beat changes dramatically throughout the song. 2 comments|post comment

CS interview with Sonic Cathedral [06 Jul 2009|10:39pm] irenejericho [ mood | cheerful ] Hey everyone!  Sonic Cathedral, a fantastic webzine dedicated to female-fronted metal, did an interview with us.  Click here to read!  I'm so excited--Doctor T. asked some great questions!  What do you think? 6 comments|post comment

Thank-you and New Shows!!! [06 Jul 2009|11:33am] irenejericho [ mood | cheerful ] Thanks so much to everyone who came out last night for our set at Artomatic!  We had a fantastic time!!!  It was so wonderful to see so many of you there!!!!  Pics will go up soon :D I have two new CS shows to add to your calendar:  August 15th -- Lillypalooza! 25 South King St, Leesburg, VA, 20175 -- Come out for Esoterica's awesome all-day summer music festiva! Details TBA. September 5th -- Cassandra Syndrome 'Unplugged' 25 East Potomac St, Williamsport, MD, 21795. Join us for a one-of-a-kind acoustic show at Odyssey Gifts. Curious about how your favorite CS song would sound acoustic? Come find out! 2 comments|post comment

TONIGHT!!! [05 Jul 2009|11:26am] irenejericho [ mood | calm ] post comment

Dark Electric Showcase II [30 Jun 2009|01:52pm] irenejericho [ mood | busy ] Hey gang!  Come see us this Sunday at Artomatic for the closing night of the festival!  Our set is slated for 7:30 :D post comment

Pics are up! [26 Jun 2009|06:11pm] irenejericho [ mood | calm ] Hey everyone!  Photos from our set at the Shenandoah Midsummer festival are up, featuring my loincloth of awesome and win created by scorpionrose  ;)  Click here or on the photo below to view :D 7 comments|post comment

FANTASTIC review!! [15 Jun 2009|02:56pm] irenejericho [ mood | ecstatic ] Check out this awesome review of 'Of Patriots and Tyrants' on Sonic Cathedral!!! 1 comment|post comment

Pics!! [17 May 2009|11:40am] irenejericho [ mood | calm ] Thanks to everyone who came out to RAID last night!!  What an awesome show--we had a total blast.  Pics from the performance are up---click here or on the pic below to view them. The only downside to the evening?  I hit a deer on the way home.  Little bastard utterly destroyed my front right corner panel.  Hello, insurance company!  Did you miss me?  I swear my Element has some sort of invisible target painted on it.... 2 comments|post comment

Midsummer Festival!!! [13 May 2009|08:20am] irenejericho [ mood | calm ] The Beltane Fires have risen and flourished.  The Wheel now moves on, into warmer, brighter days.  Where will you be come the longest day of the year?  Midsummer at The Cove is a full weekend of Earth-Centered spirituality and fun held in beautiful Gore, Virginia (right near Winchester, just an 80 minute drive from Washington, D.C.). Participants enjoy rituals, workshops, live music, drumming, dancing and so much more, all in an open, accepting, family-friendly environment. Our retreat attracts people from all backgrounds, orientations and walks of life. The only thing we ask is that you have an open mind and be nonjudgmental.  The Cove Campground offers swimming, hiking, fishing, hot showers and more. Leashed, well-behaved pets are welcome and a fishing license is not required since The Cove is privately owned. You are welcome to bring your own boat. Please note that The Cove does not allow gasoline motors and there is a personal boat launch fee of $10.00 per day.  The best part?  Midsummer at the Cove has some of the lowest rates for festival admission in the region.  We’ll even work with you on group rates if you’re bringing a lot of people—just drop us a line.  Featured events this year:  *TWO workshops and an open Q&A with Keynote Speaker Dorothy Morrison  *A mead competition  *Live music by Cassandra Syndrome, The Dreamscapes Project, Matthew Buchanan, The Mathers Creek Band and Imakhu  *Workshops, workshops, workshops!!!  Sacred Bellydance, Mead Making, Qigong, Pagan Publishing,  Hypnosis, Property Warding, Metal Casting, Hellenismos, Money Magick….new workshops are still being added to the roster!  *Rituals in three different Traditions of Witchcraft!  *Kicking drum circles and dancing  *Awesome vendors (still taking applications—just visit the website)   Never been to a festival?  Not sure what to pack?  We can even help you there—just visit the ‘About’ page on our website.  Visit http://www.shenandoahmidsummer.com for more information, contact info and preregistration.  Help us promote!  Copy this banner to your blogs/websites/etc. 2 comments|post comment

Sunday Pic Spam! [10 May 2009|07:02pm] irenejericho [ mood | tired ] Just got back from the Blue Ridge Beltane Festival--photos from our set are up online.  Click here or on the pic below to check them out :D 2 comments|post comment

Pic Spam! [28 Apr 2009|10:41pm] irenejericho [ mood | busy ] Hey everyone!  Photos from this past Saturday's show at The Brass Monkey are up!  Click here or on the photo below to view them :) 2 comments|post comment

Footage from the Aries Festival [27 Apr 2009|11:03am] irenejericho [ mood | cheerful ] Hey everyone!  If you happened to miss the Aries Festival, never fear!  Our lovely serenitysgaze  was kind enough to put together a video montage of highlights from our set.  Check it out!  :D Also, photos from the show are up.  Click here to view them :) post comment

Saturday!!!! [24 Apr 2009|07:43am] irenejericho [ mood | calm ] Just a quick reminder--if you buy your tix from us in advance, you save $2 per ticket.  We'll hold your tix for you at the door :)  Click the graphic to buy. ETA: Photos from the Aries Music Festival are up!  Click here or on the image below to view them :) 1 comment|post comment

Midsummer Banner [09 Apr 2009|01:51pm] irenejericho [ mood | cheerful ] x-posted from my personal journal: Hey everyone! We could use some help promoting Midsummer at the Cove and the lovely fala_ten  just created this superniftycool banner for the festival!  Please, snag and paste all over kingdom come!  :D post comment

Goth Night at the Monkey!! [31 Mar 2009|09:18am] irenejericho [ mood | busy ] Click here or on the flyer for tickets--it saves you money at the door and we'll ship them to you for free! Click here to check out Machines of Living Death. Click here for White Shadow Click here for Cassandra Syndrome. 2 comments|post comment

April at Esoterica!!!!! [27 Mar 2009|09:03am] irenejericho [ mood | busy ] New This Month! Check out our gorgeous new line of custom-decorated wooden altar boxes!  These beautiful boxes range in size and style—you’re sure to see something you just can’t go without!  We also have custom-wood-burned mirrors and picture frames.  New candles are on the way, new lengths and colors of Unicorn Tails, new clothing, rune sets and tarot cards coming early this month…there’s just so much nifty new stuff!  It’s definitely Spring at Esoterica!!! ( Upcoming Classes and Events ) ( Weekly Gatherings )   ( Psychic Readings ) ( Stay in Touch!! ) post comment

Whoooohoooooo!!!!! [24 Mar 2009|08:02am] irenejericho [ mood | cheerful ] 2 comments|post comment

Hear ye, hear ye! [11 Mar 2009|08:20am] irenejericho [ mood | cheerful ] Cassandra Syndrome would like to officially welcome their newest member, rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist Katie Doherty!!!  Click here or on the photo below to read her band bio. We took some new photos as a group before the show last Saturday and a couple are up online.  This one is definitely my favorite:  Yay for Katie! 6 comments|post comment

Media Monday Mark II [09 Mar 2009|07:59am] irenejericho [ mood | calm ] Thanks to everyone who came out Saturday for the Bocksbeutel/Cassandra Syndrome/White Shadow show at The Brass Monkey!  We had a great time--we always enjoy sharing the stage with White Shadow.  Managed to get the show photos edited and uploaded late last night--click here or on the photo below to view :) Also, we're this month's featured band on Dark Grave, a Gothic Music site.  Check out Dark Grave here. 7 comments|post comment

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