The End?

Music has always been a journey for me. No matter what situation I was in, I always tried to incorporate music somewhere in my life.  When my time was cut short in the military, I would have conversations with Greg about where I saw our band going and what I wanted to do while I was assigned to work the crosswalk for kids.  Funny thing is, we did it! We had a lot of fun, we played a lot of shows and learned how to write along the way.  I was able to meet great musicians that are now my really close friends. Then I started this project and I didn't know what direction I wanted to go but I knew I wanted to make some jingle jangle rock 'n roll garage surf reverb music.  It was awesome having Daniel Greg Matt and Josh together again making music but it was tough because I had a certain vision and I wasnt trying to write with them but dictate what they should play.  I would learn that this isn't fair to them either.  As good times as we had, I couldn't force them to like what we were playing or know what I was going for.  Life happens, and months pass by and I no longer have a drummer, guitarist, bass player just me my guitar and Matt my friend and vocalist, trying to figure out what we're going to do.  

Now I feel like I'm back in 2006, with uncertainty due to my job, not knowing what's going to happen in the next few months. Only knowing that regardless of what happens with my job, I have my music that I want to share with the world.  But also in this strange time, some friends that I had no idea played music or would want to play music with me, came into the fold.  I thought I had it all figured out, but I didn't.  I'm still learning new tricks, how to express myself through music and how to be more open with my bandmates so that we're all having a rad time.  With that being said, I feel this is a new chapter in my journey.  Picchu Machu will always be my moniker but this band is something new and deserves a fresh start.  So I'm not sure if I'll write on here again, but I can't wait for you to hear what's next.  Goodbye PicchuMachu, hello ?????????

2015 is here, it's time

It's time for PicchuMachu to emerge and bring smooth melodies for your ears to hear.  Trying to get a small label to put out my music on tape then possibly vinyl.  I can't wait for what the future brings.

Remember to do what makes you happy, don't get stuck in a slump.  Explore, Attempt, Fail, Try Again, Fail Again, Suceed, Be Happy. I can't keep living a life that isn't anything but positive even when shit is hard.  Thanks for being here, I appreciate you.

you hate this world but i love you in it

this life's so hard but you keep me living

i dont like saying i have my limits

i take more pills then i really needed

youve been there when im overheating

to hand me water when my soul is leaving 

is this a bad trip or am i still breathing

did i stop breathing

its not about us, its about making you feel better

its not about us, its you living one more day

this life's so strange now its going so fast

i cant get it to stop

these days a blur, who did i meet? are they

important to me?

some people they have god, well i have my own friends

theyve helped me out more than any invisible man can

Another Chapter...

It's a bitter sweet feeling.  We've come a long way from that My Space Ad Daniel responded to.  Who would've thought an actual good drummer would respond? 

We went on to create our own blend of metal and play some of the most unique shows.  From bars in Colton, to a dood bleeding all over after getting hit in the nose in the pit and being so hyped we played, to an empty Ventura skate park, and damn near presale residency at the Chain Reaction that made us broke.

His playing always helped me grow as a musician and made a lot of our songs sound way better than what they would have been without him.

The only reason I started getting serious about Picchu Machu was because I knew if Daniel was playing, we would make some magical music again.  It'll be tough following up this act, but what a pleasure it's been to play with this dude. Thanks for learning these weird songs and putting up with my shit brosee! I'm crashing at your pad!

update.

a lot of updates

after the Monrovia show, we had a run in with the cops

thankfully, all is well

Matt, Daniel's bro played the bass for the LA show

since the LA show at the Lexington

we played another show at Que Sera super last minute

Greg quit the band, so Josh jumped on bass

i slapped the bass on a couple of songs too

a little sloppy, but played anyway

lots of shows coming

we need to write some new stuff

for your pleasure and enjoyment

we'll blast the details of the upcoming shows soon

thanks for the support

we love you

here is a little treat getting worked on..more to come..

no brochella this weekend for you?

thats cool.

then be at the Lexington Bar in Downtown LA

21+ 8pm April 19th

let's have a pre-420 party, and get loosey goosey

cut copy

tonight

hollywood palladium

THIS FRIDAY Y'ALL

for now, let's take a look back at how we all came together...

Greg and I have been buddies since high school and have jammed since the beginning

during my military days, id come home and we would jam away

we had a show with As Blood Runs Black at the Whiskey, but Daniel forgot a drum piece...so we went after them..thanks Daniel

the things you find in the IE...yah this was right off of Riverside Ave and Slover...

we met Daniel through a My Space ad and we've been in love ever since

Greg was a reincarnated Jesus

towards the end, Daniel and Greg got really good...so good he could sing and drum...whoa

we ended in 2010, and that little mexican mario brother is Joe...

but now we're back!!! minus Joe...

and now

here's a nice old one...wow...LYRICS 2006

this for you, yes YOU!

super rough tho, like the rest of them until we get up in that 

studio

and don't forget

we're playing at 4th Dimension on March 28...

you might hear this with some vocals too

this crazy sister of mine just completed another marathon

that's 34 marathon's or 890.80 miles

 by the age of 31

she also came to the acoustic show all tired and shit

show was not too bad, fucked up some, but its all good

dood asked me for a solo, but i was like, nah bro, no solo's here

speaking of 890 miles, the distance from Los Angeles to Las Vegas round-trip is 556 miles 

thankfully i flew

couldnt start Vegas without Hash House tho

i must now return to Vegas once this is operational

the amount of good vibes could not be contained, such a great time with the homies

and this little gem was waiting for me to get home

and by my side to support the family

up next, San Fran with my sister and this little guy...

Bill Murray loves flying

hmmmmm....

this is happening

Picchu Machu

Solo Acoustic Set

Thursday, March 6 2014

The Que Sera

Long Beach 90813

(gps it just like that)

5 YEARS AGO

All is Lost played inside Hot Topic

a metal band, playing an acoustic set

and these guys were even here!!! sucks i'll be solo this time

hope to see you this Thursday!!!

here's an oldie for ya!!

(military-cholo-haircut-tattoo-less Paul 09/2004)

we are playing at Fourth Dimension in Monrovia

that's just east of Pasadena

it's also FREE

there is also a BAR

you should probably buy us a drink or two

or 

three

Fourth Dimension

Monrovia 91016

(enter in your GPS, and you're virtually there!)

we go on at 10pm

just when the mood starts to feel right

it's 21+

but we would luuuh to see you there

to hear these sweet tunes

great EP

Yumi Zouma self titled

picked up this gem, and you should too

http://shop.cascine.us/product/yumi-zouma-ep

in case you missed it, Ya Filthy Animal

and Superstition, mang