The Charles

I’m never happier than in moments like these.

Me and Josh at an Amalgamated show a few weeks back!

Photo: He got down on one knee at the Hepcat show!!!!! #inlove #proposal #skaromance #themusicbroughtustogether

Rip (The Amalgamated’s charismatic lead singer) proposed to his girlfriend, Celestina, tonight at a show I was unfortunately unable to attend. The band opened for the amazing Hepcat. Rip and Celestina met 3 years ago at a Hepcat show and he wrote this song about her. I’m really happy for the two of them. Rip is a fantastic, admirable guy, and Celestina is an amazingly nice woman and they complement each other very well. I can’t wait to congratulate them in person.

(Source: Spotify)

There are many indicators of a good show. Having 5 encores is one of them. People loved us so much the bar had to kick us out. Some girl may have just shoved my face into her cleavage in appreciation.

"I try every day to be less of an asshole than I was the day before, and today was a pretty good day."

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Raphael “RIP” Peña (via thecharles)

Still a qoute I’m trying to live by.

I may not be the person I want to be today, but I’m definitely not the person I was even a month ago. Just got to remind myself that any step forward, however small, is still a step forward.

I want to marry ska

Headed out to The Ruby Room for what should be another great performance.

"I try every day to be less of an asshole than I was the day before, and today was a pretty good day."

— Raphael “RIP” Peña

My parents came out to my show today and saw The Amalgamated play for the first time (they won’t go to bars), and my dad recorded most of my solo in Little Suede Shoes. One of my better ones.

Amalgamated Horns

Rehearsing in San Diego’s World Beat Center in Balboa Park with the legendary Ken Boothe (He’s in the middle)

Rehearsing in San Diego’s World Beat Center in Balboa Park with the legendary Ken Boothe (not pictured)

Pretending to be casual at Los Globos in LA

Get ready for some Amalgamated spam