Red Rose, Black, Words and Music By Brian McCaskill

Words and Music by Brian McCaskil

"Well, is no news is good news, then I got some bad news"
I said that.

Red Rose, Black is officially open.

May 30th, 2002
Well the forum is gone, fuck you guys. Either way, not much new on the site today, still not sure what Thursday Brian will be playing at the Java Joint. Mondays resume with Brian and Nico playing there.

May 29th, 2002
I'm sure this is too late, but if you noticed when you logged onto the page, it asked you your name, please enter your name, otherwise it will say "Hello, Undefined" on the front page forever. Its the only Java Script I know so its staying on for awhile too.

May 27th, 2002
After a few days off, the site has, yet again, a new look, I figure everybody here knows just about everything on the site, so no need to explain it over and over again. Included in the update is a media section, which is just links to the media on the site (Songs, Lyrics, Poetry, and Photos), so its really nothing new.

May 23rd, 2002
Back to Josh, finally, the Photos are up, well sort of, check it out.

If you haven't noticed on the main page or side panel, we have an Open Forum where you guys can bitch about stuff too (no longer available). I figure with all the "feuds" going on, it should be easier to keep stuff in track that way. The Guestbook is still open though. To keep things simple, I suggest you all leave the ass kissing in the Guestbook, and other concerns in the Forum, but do as you wish.

Also, linked only on the main page, because its really not that important, we have a "Cartoon of the Day" sponsored by our friends at Bravenet. Since its free, you have to click on the blue box to see it, but don't worry, you aren't redirected or anything, you're still in our site. Either way, sometimes they are funny, and sometimes we are not, hopefully we will alternate days on this, so each day will be enjoyable here.

Also, Briand and Nico will not be playing this Monday at the Java Joint. Why? Because its Memorial Day and you should be paying respects as opposed to listening to Brian and Nico play, asshole.

May 22th, 2002
It's Nico again. I figured you guys needed a slap in the face so I figured I'd write this shit. Austin's parents are gone so if anyone wants to party, they can sleep at Austin's house and shit. It's cool guys. Anyway, the Java Joint did suck but I didn't and Brian was good too. So go to my rant page cause I'm about to do it up. If there's any real news Josh will come drooling back here, so bye for now.

May 21th, 2002
Java Joint blew. Brian and Nico played well, and rocked the joint, but the atmosphere was beat. Have you ever gotten really mad that some people are just "there."

Either way, as said yesterday, there is more poetry. I am also a moron, so I forgot the camera, and the pictures are still not up, thats my fault.

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May 20th, 2002
Its Monday, and that means Brian is going to be playing at the Java Joint, around 8 or 9ish. Back from school, Nico will be performing as well, after a long hiatus.

The Poetry section has been updated with two new poems from Brian. Check them out, and if you haven't downloaded the Songs yet, get moving on it.

May 18th, 2002
There have been a few updates in the Our Word section, including an interesting find. Apparently the Internet is not infinite, and eventually ends. We have proof, we've found the End of the Internet (no longer available).

The Groupie Application is complete and ready for the rush.

May 17th, 2002, again
The real news today is the new layout of the site, it gives a little more room to the main part so the pages aren't squished. Also, the new background I feel is a little lighter and homogenized so we really don't have to worry about how the text lays on the pictures in the backgroud. Real interesting stuff, I know. However, this site is sort of a democracy, so if you prefer the old layout, E-mail Me, or tell us in the GuestBook.

May 17th, 2002
So today is Friday and I'm Nico. I just updated my shit. Anyone wanna buy me drinks? Also you fist pumping dorks better have this on your favorites list. Someone page me as well.

May 16th, 2002
This Thursday is not the Thursday were Brian is playing at the Java Joint, however that Thursday he is playing is still unknown, check back soon to find out when.

May 14th, 2002, again
Holy Bob Dylan, Brian got off his keyster and put some stuff up. Check out his "Our Word" rant, the lyrics to Expecting Rain, and his new, authentic bio. Apparently it wasn't too much to ask Brian to contribute to his own site.

May 14th, 2002
Its Josh, I'm back. Well, due to a epidemic of dumb ideas, the appearance of Brian at the Java Joint was compromised. Despite being "Open Mic Night,", half of the night was reserved by some limp wristed individaul. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought "Open Mic" meant the mic was, well, open.

Either way, due the the "band's" lack of preparation, or excess of stomach semen, they weren't ready when their time came, and Brian got to get a few songs in anyway. However, this pushed back the "Photos" section from being completed.

On the bright side of the night, Brian sort of got his own gig there on a Thursday. Which Thursday is yet unknown, so either go to the Java Joint every Thursday night to see, or keep coming back here for the full update.

May 13th, 2002
UH OH...GUESS WHO? (Nico you idiot)

I figured I'd save Joshua the trouble and today I would do the update. So the update today is that I'm gonna fail out of college because I don't study and waste my time writting on this stupid site.

OH! and there has been some ill mannered people writting in our guest book. THE GUEST BOOK IS FOR LOVE MAN. PREACH LOVE DUDE. There's no need for hate in our guestbook...you can take your hate and leave, and come on guys, lets grow up :) haha

May 12th, 2002
Happy Mothers Day, because we all know the only person ever on this site is Brian's Mother.

I'll remind all of you tomorrow, but Brian makes his triumphant return to the largest venue on the corner of Main St. and Washington St. in downtown Toms River, thats right the Java Joint. Since Brian doesn't like to be bogged down by show times (cough cough, its open mic night) it will be anywhere between 8pm and 10pm. More than likely, though, it will more towards 8 and 9pm, after all, Brian does have something to do Monday Mornings.

Oh, and to the one person out there who doesn't know when Nico jokes, Brian hasn't gone EMO, he preferes to call it fag rock.

May 10th, 2002
There has been a new addition to the site. If you check under The Players or Our Word you'll see the addition of Nico's new album coming out soon, and his little rant The Place You Want to Be, definately rated R so go check them out, and e-mail him cuz he whines too much.

May 8th, 2002
Due to a nearly life threatening back injury, the photos have been pushed back a week or so. The Lyrics are still up to Brian.

May 6th, 2002
Well, just two last sections to be open until the site is complete. Photos should be up within the week, but the Lyrics is totally up to brian. Go over to the GuestBook to tell Brian to get moving on it.

May 1st, 2002
Right now you can click on "Songs" to listen to the songs on Red Rose, Black. You can also E-Mail Brian or Josh to find out how to purchase a copy of Red Rose, Black

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