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Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Show Dates

Sarah, Storm, and 2nd Generation all have new gigs scheduled for the next month or so, including the opening of Natalie Gregoire's club, Nasty Gnat.

Sarah Auvo
with Caleb Luckhardt, Ezra Morningside, Joey LaRue, and Micah Bonea
7/18 - Big Red's
7/22 - Golden Pint
7/23 - Lily Pad
8/5 - Nasty Gnat
8/6 - Nasty Gnat
8/7 - Nasty Gnat

Storm & the Chesticles
7/22 - Golden Pint
7/23 - The Lily Pad
7/26 - Spring Factory
Dexter's Lavatory opening
7/27 - Secret Peach
Dexter's Lavatory opening
7/29 - Big Red's
Sentimental Meat opening
7/30 - Big Red's
Virgin Venus Tornados opening
7/31 - Big Red's
8/5 - Nasty Gnat
8/6 - Nasty Gnat
8/7 - Nasty Gnat

2nd Generation
opening for Spencered
7/24 - The Spotted Owl

Monday, May 2, 2011

Back in Portland

Back in Portland, relaxing after a long trek across North America and Canada.

We're heading back down to Florida on Sunday and jumping head first into the new album. We have no material, but that's why it's good to have your own studio. Or at least it's good to know someone with their own studio.

I'm siked to hear what Sampsa's been working on. Last time I saw the Auvos he just had a stack of lyrics. According to a couple little birdies he's been laying down tracks while being his girl's new full-time producer.

I am ecstatic to hear Glory Fades. Sampsa's been working non-stop since the showcase and I'm really looking forward to hearing the finished product.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Music Recommendations

Hola, monkeys.

I just wanted to let you know about the new page that will be appearing on the TX blog sometime today.

The musical inclined members of the RF and us outsiders will be compiling a list of music you should check out.

The first additions, Sarah's get-to-work music for today, are Amy Winehouse's Back to Black, Bon Jovi's Lost Highway, Buckcherry's 15, and Carrie Underwood's Play On.

Thank you to Gator, who sent me this great graphic. I will be posting it everywhere and anywhere I can.

Monday, January 10, 2011

Word from the Ring Leader

Oh, hello, sweethearts. ;-)

We're about to head out to the airport. Sampsa, Brock, Bob, and I are flying over to Liverpool so we can make sure all the bells-and-whistles are in place for the show tomorrow.

The rest of Tsavo, 2nd Generation, and Bruce's crew will be catching a plane tomorrow morning.

My blog isn't letting me post, but I wanted to let you guys know what's going on.

1.) How did you meet your husband and how old were you?
He was there the night I was born. No joke, peeps.
2.) Was it love at first sight?
I can't remember a time when I didn't love him. He says the same thing... so, I guess it was. :-)
3.) How did you know you were supposed to marry him?
I fell in love with him... and I just knew. That and Dean and Marcellus were telling me I had to.
4.) What was the first date like?
Our first "date" was actually after we were married. We walked around Rovaniemi all day and then had dinner at Restaurant Nili. It was amazing. That's where I found out that I love Finnish wine and that reindeer is delicious.
5.) Where did your first kiss take place?
2007. ;-)
6.) Dating... local or long distance?
We make it a point to stay close.
7.) Do you know everything there is to know about your husband?
He's had a long life and I don't think I could ever know everything about his life.
8.) Were your parents supportive of you when you started dating?
My mom loves Sampsa. My dad is a bit iffy about him.
9.) Did you wait till marriage to have sex?
Yes. It was totally worth the nineteen years of waiting. :-)
10.) How long was it till you got engaged after you started dating?
We didn't date or get engaged or anything before we got married.
11.) Long or short engagement?
We were never engaged.
12.) Did you write your own vows?
We didn't have any vows.
13.) What was one of the things that attracted you to your husband?
Besides the obvious fact that he's a 6'3" breathtakingly beautiful Finnish man who has loved me since the day I was born? He's excruciatingly amazing with the kids.
14.) Do you believe he is your soulmate?
I never liked the term soul mate, but yes, Sampsa is.
15.) Are you happy that you married him?
I am blissfully happy.

Facts:
1.) Place your husband was born and date?
Helsinki, Finland on November 22. I'm not allowed to tell you his birth year. :-P
2.) Favorite movie?
Nightmare Before Christmas.
3.) Occupation?
Frontman of Tsavo.
4.) What is one of his favorite things to do on the weekends?
At the moment we've been so busy that we don't have free time. I'll get back to you on this one.
5.) What was his first thought of you when you first met?
He always says that he couldn't get over how small I was. Some things never change. :-)
6.) Does he snore at night while sleeping?
He doesn't snore. He does talk and mumble in his sleep though. He's going to be so annoyed with me when/if he hears that I just said that.
7.) What about farting in his sleep?
No. :-D
8.) If you could go one place with him anywhere in the world where would that be?
Rovaniemi... I want to go home.
9.) How often do you have sex?
Often. Whenever we're alone pretty much.
10.) Is he the best thing that ever happened to you?
He's by far the best thing that has ever happened to me.

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Storm and the Chesticles

Sarah and I are sitting down with Brock, Bob, and the rest of our group to finalize things for TX7 today.

I thought while Sarah tended to Hannele, I'd confront all of the things that have been said about the "confrontation" that happened at the Larkins' Christmas party.

There was no fight or argument. There was a slight disagreement between Sarah and Storm that resulted in Storm leaving the party.

Sarah and Storm have been together nearly every day since Storm joined the tour and have never had any conflicts before. I think they are just worn out and a break from each other is all that they need for this to calm down.

Storm has decided to take a break from the Team Xtreme tour and focus on her band right now.

Storm is part of our family and no matter what happens she'll always be welcome back with open arms anytime. We wish her and the Chesticles the best of luck.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

TX #7

Aloha, Xtreme peeps!

I just wanted to let you all know that the first five shows of the 2011 TX Tour have been posted on the 2011 Tour page. You can find it over on the right side of the page. #7!!!

Thursday, December 9, 2010

I Think I'm In Love

Hey, guys. I just wanted to come on here and say thank you to everyone in LA, Portland, and San Francisco for coming out and dealing with our shenanigans.

I'd also like to take this time to thank Tsavo and the one and only, Sarah Auvo for putting up with me and my Chesticles. We could've done the shows without you, but really it wouldn't have been as much fun.

I also wouldn't have had the opportunity to witness the rare, magical, and mysterious drunken Mrs. Auvo. That girl has a very, very dirty mind and an even more dirty mouth. With every nasty word that came out from behind those lips, I fell more and more in love with this woman. She's not only the greatest singer and all-around musician I've ever seen, she can drink you under the table and still verbally kick you in the goodies.

I can't wait for TX7 to start so we can show everyone just how grown our little girl has become.

David, Brian, and James, you crazy bastards are my family and I love you, but it's time we take a break from that damn bus.

Monday, November 29, 2010

Xie Xie, Xtreme Peeps

Hello, TX blog peeps!

Sampsa, Storm, Wiz, Brock, Lutalo, newbie B. Horne, and I are working hard to get all the Team Xtreme Tour info together for this blog and for the main site.

We have a LOT of information to put together in a somewhat organized manner so... bare with us.

Bridget Horne, the newly donned Ms. Xtreme, has taken this week off and is going to make sure we've got our Xtreme heads on straight before she goes back to her life, which she graciously dropped to help our sorry butts.

I'm going to make sure one of us - Storm, Sampsa, or me - lets you all know when more information is added to the pages.

We gave each of the six tours their own page on the blog, but only Tour #4 has all the concert dates. The locations aren't on there yet, but the dates are.

Monday, November 22, 2010

Happy Birthday, Sampsa!!!

While Sarah is running around like a chicken with its head cut off, I wanted to post on here and say...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SAMPSA!!!

He's playing with the kiddies right now because Sarah told him to stay in the bedroom until she gets the dishes and laundry done. She wants to get the dishes done so everyone can have coffee before 10 a.m. This woman doesn't stop.

So we're all trying to stay out of her way while we watch MST3K: Werewolf, which is Sarah's favorite.

Friday, October 22, 2010

First Visit to Finland

Today is Friday, my wife's favorite day of the week.

We are taking a break from the tour this weekend. Sarah's invited her father to come spend the weekend with us. He'll be visiting Finland for the first time so she's making a list of things to show him and take him.

I never thought of Finland as a place to "do things", but Sarah can find something entertaining to do anywhere. She puts joy into everything she does so I'm sure we'll enjoy whatever she decides to do.

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Yahtzee

I spent the day playing soccer and Yahtzee with Jean, Sarah, Sampsa, Storm, and some of their friends and bandmates. We played three full games of Yahtzee and Sarah won at least two games and I think Niko won the other.

The new babies, Sam (18 days old) and Henna (13 days old), are growing like weeds. Sarah is telling the truth when she says that Henna looks just like Sampsa. She's like a little clone of him. Sam looks a bit like Marcellus, but not as much.

I want to say thank you to Sarah for letting us keep the layout. Hopefully you'll be able to get rest soon. ;-)

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Layout Change

Hello, everybody.

I just wanted to let you all know that the layout will be changed.

The cute, goofy one that's up now was chosen by Emma, who is not entirely equipped to make that kind of decision.

I will have it nice and respectable very soon.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

I Have To Admit...

I'm sitting here watching my eight beautiful babies, their mother, her husband, and their new baby girl.

I have to admit that I'm happy.

Hannele is gorgeous and Sarah is more than happy. My angel and all of my kids are healthy and happy. I couldn't ask for more.

Don't blame Sarah and Sampsa for our separation. None of it was her fault, all of it was mine. Sampsa and Jean-Claude had very little to do with our decision.

I think Sarah and I were lying to ourselves, or at least I was lying to myself, about why we were still together. She was trying so hard to just be happy and comfortable with me... I didn't notice that until I saw her with Sampsa.

I fully support Sarah's marriage to Sampsa, as she fully supports my newly official relationship with Jean-Claude.

Their relationship probably seemed sudden to all of you, but really it was no surprise to those closest to them. Sampsa lets Sarah be herself and be comfortable with who she is, an 18-year-old girl who still needs to find who she actually is.

I'd wish them luck, but I don't think they'll need it.

BLOG NEWS! I'm not good at keeping up with this blog by myself so, Jean came up with this plan last night.

Jean-Claude, Sampsa, and I will share the blog. SEH's babies-daddies sort of thing. Oh, she's going to hate that I even typed that.

Stay tuned for a revamp of the blog, hopefully by the talented woman who designed the other blogs. ;-)

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Thunder's Just a Noise

I just got home from a meeting and what do I find? It's pouring rain here in Stuart.

We're on break from the tour, which is great. We spent about four days in Finland and Newfoundland for a couple days. So it's great to just sit down and watch TV with the wife and the kids.

I let Sarah turn on Pretty Little Liars so she can relax and take her mind off the storm. She's not a big fan of thunder and/or anything that's loud.

Sarah and I will be going out to dinner with her sister and some of her sister's friends tonight. Hopefully we'll get some sleep sometime soon.

Monday, June 14, 2010

My Wife Watches Football

I'm laying in bed, watching FIFA coverage.

I never imagined that I'd be in South Africa with my beautiful wife bringing me coffee and a tray of fruit and biscuits after she turned on the soccer coverage.

Sarah has gotten so into the FIFA World Cup. I'm actually surprised at how she has jumped head-first into the pandemonium.

It didn't really surprise me when the kids got into it. Jarrod came with us on Saturday and is still here. Mason arrived yesterday.

I'm sitting in my bedroom with my angel, eating breakfast, and waiting for the first game to start. Today's matches are Netherlands v. Denmark, Japan v. Cameroon, and Italy v. Paraguay.

Sarah was on Twitter yesterday talking about how we're sort of having a competition. She said on Twitter that she was for Australia so I said that Germany was going to win. Just so you all know, I won that bet.

Now, we are starting our own little world cup. We're going to bet on who's going to win each game and whoever has the most points at the end of the FIFA World Cup wins. We were talking about betting on who's going to ultimately win, but Jarrod made the good point of, "What if none of our picks win?"

So today's choices are:

Netherlands v. Denmark
Sarah and Jarrod is for Denmark
Mason and I are for Netherlands

Japan v. Cameroon
Sarah and Jarrod are for Japan (because neither know where Cameroon is.)
Mason and I are for Cameroon

Italy v. Paraguay
Sarah and Jarrod are for Italy
Mason and I are for Paraguay

Wish Mason and I luck because I can't fathom what will happen to us if Sarah and Jarrod win this competition.

For you NFL fans, "soccer" was called football long before your sport. I'm European and proud to be a fan of the original football.

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Mother's Day

It's 12:34 A.M so I thought it was safe to say...

Happy Mother's Day to every mother out there.

I'd like to especially say Happy Mother's Day to my beautiful wife, who without none of us would be able to function. I love you so much, Angel.

Friday, December 18, 2009

Mr. Hunter's Answers

My wife decided that I was going to this survey. To make her happy, here I am.

Mr. Hunter's answers :
A - Available? Depends on who's asking.
B - Best Friend? My wife. She knows too much about me not to be.
C - Crush? An angel.
D - Dog's Name? Cali, Tony, Adonis, Rambo, and Snookums.
E - Easiest Person To Talk To? Sarah.
F - Favorite Food? I don't really have a favorite.
G - Gummy Bears or Worms? Neither.
H - Hometown? Toronto.
I - If You Could Move Would You? No.
J - Job? Husband and father.
K - Kids? Amazing.
L - Longest Car Ride? I avoid car trips. I don't even like the fact that we're taking a car over to Stuart.
M - Milk Flavor? Strawberry.
N - Number of Siblings? Four brothers.
O - One Wish? My family to be safe and happy.
P - Phobias? None that I will be telling you.
Q - Favorite Quote? There are too many great quotes. I couldn't choose just one.
R - Reason To Smile? My family.
S - Song You Last Heard? Ave Maria.
T - Time You Woke Up? 9:00 A.M.
U - Unknown Fact About Me? I don't know what you all know and what you don't.
V - Vegetables You Love? Most of them.
W - Worst Habit? I have many bad habits.
X - X-Rays You've Had? I've most likely had everything looked at once or twice.
Y-Year you were born - That's for me to know.
Z - Zodiac Sign? Virgo

Friday, November 6, 2009

It's My Birthday!!

It's my birthday today!!

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Love Quote #7

"To fall in love is easy, even to remain in it is not difficult; our human loneliness is cause enough. But it is a hard quest worth making to find a comrade through whose steady presence one becomes steadily the person one desires to be." - Anna Louise Strong

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Love Quote #6


"Meeting you was fate, becoming your friend was a choice but falling in love with you I had no control over." - Unknown