The Situation

Just like the Jersey Shore I got all kinds of prospective options out there except instead of trashy guidettes its musical endeavors.

For those who haven’t heard my old band The Sheila Divine has recently reformed and is making a new album.

Details here

Because of this activity Dear Leader is taking a little break and the TT’s show has been canceled. It’s not the end for the band, as I still love making music and playing with DL. I just felt like after 5 records I wanted to try something else.

Thanks for all your support throughout the years!

-Aaron

Hello Old Friends

It’s been quite sometime since the last post. Life has gotten in the way and I mean that in a very positive way. I had another child as well as started a new job which I totally love.

With that said it’s time to announce some exciting happenings in both the Dear Leader and The Sheila Divine camps.

September 25th Dear Leader will be playing at TT the Bears.

Also we are set to announce some upcoming The Sheila Divine shows in Boston as well as Belgium. I can’t give details yet, but expect announcements very soon for both.

I will have ticket info and links as soon as they become available.

Rock You Yeah Yeah Yeah,

Aaron

War Chords EP

Decided to offer the first Dear Leader EP “War Chords” for free on the site. Download for the classic “My Life as a Wrestler” still one of my favorite songs to play.

April 23rd at The Paradise

Tickets go on sale Today at noon.

Covers EP

I guess I felt ambitious today:)
Hope you enjoy it as much as I had making it.

Spring is in the Air

Hello Friends,

This year I have decided to be more pro-active when it comes to playing shows and recording music. If you haven’t noticed I’m trying to play out at least once a month, be it in Dear Leader or Solo.

Last month Boston bands Faces on Film and Mister Sister took it upon themselves to record a song every day for 28 days straight. (I was very envious)

I know I can’t record something every day, but I have decided to at least start recording songs once a week in hopes of sharing covers, and new ideas I have over the course of the year.

Feel free to email me song suggestions for future posts.

Best,

Aaron

Allston Rock City

New Solo Show

Thanks to all those peeps who came to see us open for Cheap Trick last night. Surreal evening for sure hanging backstage with grumpy Joey Kramer, Gary Cherone, the long haired guy from the Eagles, and Joe Perry. Our dressing room was the Electrical Storage closet and depot for soda. Regardless, playing a sold out HOB show and watching Cheap Trick rip through their catalog of timeless hits was really a fun night out. Having Robin Zander complement me was definitely icing on the cake.

Well after that excitement I will try to keep the rush of playing for large crowds with a special Tuesday night performance at the Alchemist Lounge in Jamaica Plain on February 16th. It’s a free affair and I usually play what ever people tell me to.

Next Dear Leader shows are in March with a 2 night stand at Great Scott.

AP

New Photo

Songs I Played Last Night

Barbarians, My life as a wrestler, Automatic Buffalo/Gin & Juice/Panama, Countrymen, Monarchs, Ready The Brave, Keeper of the Flame, Rustbelt Ballad, Corroded Anchor, Everyone looks better in the dark, Father Baker, Spirits, There’s a Light that never goes out, Spacemilk, Labor On, Every man will be clearly seen, Like a Criminal, Resurrection Hill,
I’m a Believer, Hum.