JAVASKA!

David has a neat part.

Tara poses neatly.

And tries her best to keep things neat.

Steven needs a better warranty.

Brandon has no pupils.

I'll leave this one up for interpretation.

Ska kids like to move and I don't like to flash.

Watch out traffic, she's driving a Segway.
Whatcha know 'bout BROPHEMISMS?

Electrical tape eff tee dub.

Band and camera focus: Off Target.

Two mic wonder.

Babies love chicken.

Everyone should come out to the next JavaSka on September 19 with Sketchy Styles, The Pockeeteers, and Half Past Six. Tell all your friends: free ska once a month at It's A Grind in Anaheim. Check it out here!

ramen noodles

ramen is only 10 cents and magically delicious.

im not moving anymore. they made up and im not going to be upset that they love eachother. besides... ill save money living at home and molly and i want to go to europe!! my parents really arent that bad.

im so boy crazy... ugg! especially this boy...

what an image...

i LOVE my friends <333

rifftastic

Our blog is officially more attractive than our myspace! Mad props go to our graphic designer/buzz generating specialist Sonia for helping us out. She likes to blog too.

I was supposed to write a bridge for some song about gambling but I starting playing Van Halen riffs instead. That gave me the idea for this intro bit with harmonics (kids love the harmonics, just ask Dave...not Diamond Dave) and I paired that up with the old bridge in 'Legacy' and turned it into a chorus. Then Snuggles called the horn line I wrote "quirky" so I ate all his M&Ms. We both agreed that the bridge is too metal.

If HP2 has any sort of unifying musical identity, it would be that our bridges are too metal. All my new material sounds like AC/DC covering 'Sean Connery,' so I suppose it would be more accurate to say that our bridges are too "hard rock(ing)."

Haha, I'm not going to post any audio teasers! But I will post this:


In conclusion I'd like to thank Van Halen, unlike Mr. Connery, for not being closet polar bears.

IM MOVING!!

so my best friend, molly, and i went apartment hunting today. we ended up just signing a lease because:

1. we LOVED the place
2. we save $300 for viewing and signing the same day.

our place has:
1. two master bedrooms
2. two full sized bathrooms
3. comes with washer/dryer
4. fridge
5. granite counter tops
6. hardwood in kitchen and bathrooms
7. new carpet
8. new paint w/ color scheme
9. on-site fitness rooms
10. pool
11. business center
12. new fixtures
13. ITS !!RIGHT!! ACROSS FROM THREE OR FOUR BARS
14. sharky can live there
15. a sweet common area (in the building)
16. walk-in closets
AND SO MUCH MORE!!!

we're really excited. we move in september 1st.

if anyone has any furniture they want to give away, we need it all!! so crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ska Through The Ages

Andy & Joey - You're Wondering Now

The Specials - You're Wondering Now

Doreen Shafer & The Skatalites - You're Wondering Now

Amy Winehouse - You're Wondering Now

Some British Dudes W/ Ukulele's - You're Wondering Now

Alright kids, now sound off:

What's your favorite version?

What do you think of the long history of ska bands going back to the roots well?

Why couldn't I find any third wave bands covering this song on you tube?

i had fun at the party i went to last night. i probably made some bad judgement calls. i guess we'll see how that all works itself out. hopefully no permanent friend damage...

happy sunday, lovers!!

-tararararara

MY TURN!!

hello colorful people of the bloggosphere!!

this is my first post!! oh im so excited :)

is everyone coming to our september 6th show?? i really want to hang out. man i love shows <333>

you know what else is going to be really awesome?? hanging out with my co workers tonight. scott and matt are having a house warming party, isnt that great?! they're even bbq'ing. nothing is better than free food, or free food that your goofy friends make for you.

i cannot wait to post again!!

-tara

A Documentary About Ska?

Well this one looks pretty cool. It's called "The Up Beat" and centers around Utah ska (of which I only really know GoGo13 (who we're playing with September 6th at the Glass House (plug plug plug))) but has some interviews with really cool people in the global ska scene like Buster Bloodvessel, Vic Ruggiero, and Bucket. I hope I can get a hold of this when it comes out. Anyway here's the trailer.



Check out their MySpace at: http://www.myspace.com/theupbeatmovie

-Max

Hey Guys

Hey guys, it's Country Dave here with post number two, and I won't lie, this one is a huge bummer. A few days ago C-Pat made a big announcement to all of us at the end of practice... He then wrote out this statement to send to you guys:

Hey everyone C Pat here with some unfortunate news.

I am sad to report that I will be leaving the band. This was a very difficult decision for me but there are a lot of goals I have yet to reach and by departing from HP2 I’ll be able to take action and reprioritize my life (For example I have put school on the backburner for way too long). I have had so much fun playing with HP2 and I know they will continue to grow as a band.

My last show will be at the Chili Cook Off Sept 13 but my last actual big show will be Sept 6 at the Glasshouse in Pomona.

This band has opened a lot of doors for me personally and I have had the opportunity to meet so many great people. I want to thank everyone who has supported us this past year and a special thank you to all of my friends I have made through being in this band.

Best of luck guys,
Patrick Clancy (CPat)

P.S. I am not quitting music entirely so keep in touch with me. I will be in more projects in the future.

www.myspace.com/patrickmclancy

We're all very sad about Pat's decision but understand where he is coming from. We already have a few prospects for a new bassist but nothing is set in stone yet.

So here's what we need from YOU guys, we need you to come out to The Glasshouse and let our friend (and yours) C-Pat go out in style, crazy kids running, yelling, dancing and having the time of theirs lives!

Hope to see all you there!

xoxo,

Dave

First Post Ever!

Hi Friends!

This would mark the very first Half Past Two blog post ever!

Everyone should come to our show at the Glass House. It will be fun. Promise.

















Catch you on the flip side,
7Y13R