Darren's Gig Blog

My CD Baby page for Cumulo is now live. It's the easiest way to buy a physical copy of Cumulo from anywhere in the world. Sound clips for the entire album are available there, however they're extremely short. It should give you an idea of what the album is about, though :).

Also, if you've already purchased Cumulo...firstly, thanks!...secondly, you can write a review of the album on the CD Baby page. Please do so if you feel the inclination. If fact, here's a handy list of pro, con, and neutral reviews you can copy and paste into the review section.

PRO
-Cumulo is genius! I wouldn't be suprised if Darren woke up every morning to find himself nearly breaking his arm off attempting to pat himself on the back!
-Cumulo is the best $12 bucks I spent since the last $12 I spent!
-Just when I needed a good coaster, along came Cumulo!
-It's like pixies puking in my ears...and I don't mean the band!
-Darren's voice is almost as pretty as his hair and just like his hair, it makes me want to call him, "Ma'am".
Cons
-Cumulo is too small. It took 60 copies to line my birdcage.
-Wow, it really does plain-out gargle mammoth annus!
-It'd be good if Michaels didn't play, sing or write for his solo album.
-Not enough explosions.
-Manring does it better. (Actually, that one gets used A LOT)
Neutral
-I just came in to get out of the rain, eh.
-Does typing "NA" count as leaving this section blank?
-I'm sure some people love it and others can't stand it. I am not one of those people.
-What does this button do? Dangit! I just bought a solo bass album!
-I thought I was buying that new Play Station game...you know the one with the guitars? Jugga, jugga wah-wahhhhh!

Feel free to add you own!

Hello beautiful people. For those of you interested, my new album, Cumulo, is now for sale. If you're wanting to get it before it's available anywhere else, go to my direct CD ording page here.

http://home.mindspring.com/~milkdudbass/id27.html

At the site you'll find multi-album ordering deals which should aid you in your holiday shopping. Albums begin shipping out on Friday, Nov. 21 2008.

Those of you not wanting to deal with PayPal can buy the CD directly at Atlanta Bass Gallery (814 Marietta St., Atlanta, GA 30318 Phone 888.745.9924) starting Friday. It may be a bit more expensive there. You can also just email me at darrenmichaelsATdarrenmichaelsbass.com and we can make other arrangements.

Better yet, come to my Thursday night show at The Five Spot in Atlanta and get the album before anyone else. The show's ALL AGES and Free Admission. Scottie will be playing with me and Cinetrope plays afterward. Doors @ 8PM. Music @ 9PM.

A CD Baby page will be available soon as well as downloads. For you downloaders, here's a top ten list I made to show the benefits of buying the dead technology known as the "CD".
10. They make a wonderful coaster!

9. You can place them strategically throughout your home to catch the rays of the Sun and light the place Indiana Jones style!

8. You can play a deadly game of Frisbee Golf!

7. You can use the reflection to effectively annoy a spouse, sibling, co-worker or pet!

6. Dangle them from your belt. Claim you're a ninja from the future and tell people not to force you to use your "laser" throwing stars!

5. Hang them in your fig tree to deter crows!

4. Break 'em up and retile your bathroom with them!

3. Hang one from your car's rearview mirror to foil speeding detection devices! This doesn't really work...or does it???!!!

2. Tie one onto your forehead and run around screaming, "Listen to me! I'm a DOCTOR darnit and this is an emergency!". Once you have everyone's attention exclaim, "WALRUS!". Try it. It's fun!

1. Buy my whole CD run and construct an Archimedes Death Ray!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDkOaPp_6ug